Chapter 4
THE MEETING OF EUNICE AND JOHNSON .
Eunic was emerging from the crowded streets in California , after parking her new model Prado jeep in a safe place, she had to walk to her destination because of the traffic , she hurriedly evaded pedestrians as she made her way towards her favorite tea shop, before going to the supermarket, her eyes scanning the bustling area, as she sighted the tea shop, a little far off.
Johnson, who was a professional bodybuilder and nutritionist, was just paying attention to his phone, navigating through the sea of people with practiced ease. Suddenly, he collided with someone, causing him to stumble backward. Eunice was shocked , she stumbled back a few steps, almost dropping her purse in the process. She looked up to see a tall, handsome man looking every inch like someone who spent considerable time in the gym, rubbing his shoulder where they had collided. Johnson was full of pretense. He was only acting as if he was feeling some pains on his shoulder.
"Oh, I am so sorry! I did not see you." Eunice said, fallen for his pretense.
"No worries, I ought to have paid more attention too." Johnson offered his hand to help her up, Johnson could not help but notice how striking Eunice's eyes were.
Eunice, accepted his hand with a grateful smile, Eunice could not help but notice how bulky Johnson was.
"Are you okay”?
"Yes, I'm fine, thank you. Just a little shocked, "Eunice responded.
"I am glad you are not hurt. Can I buy you a cup of tea to make up for my clumsiness, the tea shop is not far away "? Johnson pointed to the same tea shop she was actually going to.
Eunice hesitated, looked shocked that Johnson was to take her to the tea shop, where she was actually heading to before nodding.
"Sure, that would be nice."
Johnson, led the way to the nearby tea shop. Johnson held the door open for Eunice, allowing her to enter first.
As they sat down, Eunice could not help but feel a sense of excitement at the unexpected encounter. She found herself eagerly chatting with Johnson, exchanging stories about their lives and interests.
Similarly, Johnson found himself drawn to Eunice's easy laughter and infectious enthusiasm. He could not remember the last time he had met someone who made him feel so comfortable.
As they sat down with their cups of tea, Eunice realized that she did not even know Johnson's name.
"I am sorry, I never asked for your name."
"No worries. I am Johnson”.
"Nice to meet you, Johnson”.
“I am Eunice."
"Likewise, Eunice. So, where were you headed to ?"
"Just running some errands, and was actually going to a nearby supermarket to get some stuff before heading home, but anytime I come to this place, the urge to take a cup of tea here is so irresistible, and I wonder why really. What about you?"
“ I am just out and enjoying the day. So would you be interested in going for a walk after tea?
"I would love to." Eunice nodded eagerly.
"Great. Let us finish up here and head to the park then."
And so, Eunice and Johnson's journey together began, fueled by the chance encounter and the promise of new beginnings.
As they walked back to where Eunice parked her car, they further discussed it extensively, and she got to the spot. Johnson was awed and could not utter a word. As she entered the magnificent car, and he waved her goodbye, he was somehow downcast, because he felt she was a high-class lady and that it would be difficult to think of going into a relationship with him.
But, his thoughts about rating her higher than himself began to fade as she kept calling him on the phone, and they were exchanging visits. It was only Emelda that knew about the affair, and they planned it in such a way that anytime Johnson visited, their mom and dad were out of the house. Other domestic staffers also kept mute about the affair.