I MET HIM ONLINE

Chapter Five

IN the club,

When Nelly and Linus left the house, they went into one famous club in town. They drunk a little bit with Linus enjoying his whiskey as Nelly enjoyed her soft drink. Nelly noticed Betty and Alex seated in one corner. Conversing and laughing senselessly with drinks on their hands. Betty had been very close with Alex that they have been going out together for drinks. The club was totally packed and full to the brim. Nelly signalled Linus and they both pushed their way to where Nelly and Alex were. They had fun until around twelve midnight when they decided to go back home. Linus was not so drunk but Nelly was totally sober because she only took coke. I wonder who does that in a club if not my crazy friend and I. Because Betty and Alex were totally wasted in alcohol Nelly did the driving back home. They first had to drop Alex and Betty who said they were going to Alex's place then Linus dropped my sweet sister and left. I had been watching a movie so I am still awake. “Hey darling, I am home,” she shouted before noticing me in the living room on my favourite seat. “You arenot sleeping?” she asked raising her eyebrows. “Nope, was watching a movie but I am done.” I responded.

“Alright” “Guess who we met at the club today.” she asked me with a wink

“Your boyfriend's mum?” I asked grinning. I know my answer was the most stupid one but I was in to enjoy the show. I hated guessing.

“Can you remind me why I am sharing this house with you Emali?” she asked with a smile on her face.

“You are this crazy girl I never knew you were.”

“Because I am the best friend there is ever”

“You know what? My mum literally forgot to give me that as my fourth or fifth name but I don't mind being given that by you.” I tell her rolling my big white eyes and we both burst out laughing so loudly.

“Just tell me already little sister.” she's my elder but I'm really trying to annoy her.

“OK crazy girl, our mutual friends Betty and Alex. We were in the club together. They must be having a moment right now in the sheets even though they were really drunk. I knew that two loved each other so I am not very surprised.

“Now little sister, he's coming home.” she laughs heartily,

“the guy you met online? I mean your online boyfriend? Someone's in love.” she says cheekily and puts a stress in the word love.

“Yes baby sis, that one. I love him,” I say the words in a very low tone “but don't worry I love you too and my love for you is irreplaceable. I know you are jealous.” she frowns but we both end up laughing and hugging. We are the best example of friendship.

“I am happy for you sweetheart. I hope he turns out to be a good man. Otherwise I am or will practically kick his a*s.

“Thanks sis.” I say and we end up hugging tightly again. We say our good nights and then move to our respective bedrooms.

Felix.

I am in bed alone, lonely as usual, restless and unable to sleep. It’s around four thirty in the morning I decide to take my phone from the night stand, to check if I have any messages. I see many notifications but one catches my eye. There's a missed call and a message from telegraph. I'm blinking randomly to ensure I am seeing it correctly. "Wow! I can't believe this" I say to myself. This is someone I have been admiring literally each day ever since I joined this group. “you are a secret admirer" I am reminded by my subconscious and I know he's not lying. I haven't had the courage to approach her. I have been snooping into her photos like each day. I have not seen her in person but if her photos are anything to go by then she is a damn beauty! In fact she is a goddess! I think I'm in love. I can't go back to sleep now. I'm going to try my luck. I'm happy when my first conversation goes well. She isn't rude at all. Polite and her words are just beautiful and already doing some uniquely sweet music to my eyes! Oh dude aren’t you loosing it? You have not heard her voice remember! Is that what love does to someone? Does it simulate imaginations to become sweet realities? Realities I am in love with? I have learned something about her though... She's very interesting but really reserved; I feel a lot of respect from her end though. “As beautiful as her own words, “My subconscious who has been bugging me a lot to approach Emali reminds me and I can't agree more. I make a decision there and then that I will be keeping up the conversation. I want to know her, I love that girl. I mean I have never seen her but the impact she causes in my blood especially when I look at her photos is quite noticeable. I will let her know that I am in love with her. Before I came to this country I had a girlfriend her name is Linda. I feel she has been cheating on me because my best friend Femi has caught her several times with a guy in our apartment and I can't risk going back to her. Emali is aware of her presence. I have shared with her a number of times about Linda and her behaviours. She's always been so good and encouraging. She has been all available and has offered me a shoulder and lean on. She has offered me a listening ear without judging me. My mind is made up and once I go back home, Emali will be my girlfriend. I want to marry that girl. According to her she doesn't have a boyfriend, but she has a past, which everybody has. I’m going home where I belong. I will not waste much time with Emali. I will ask her to marry me in a few months. It's been several months since we started chatting. I love her beauty, her care and so much more. I hope I am doing things right. She's just the best girl I have ever met. I hope I am being romantic enough. We've been on video calls several times and ooh my! The e-meeting has done a lot of good to me. I don't feel lonely anymore. She gives me much courage and strength. I love her company She's warm and loving too I’m going home soon, to my girl, to my woman. I hope she accepts me because she mentioned about fear over meeting someone online. Anyway I don't care I will win her over. “I’m coming home baby, to you.” I say more to myself because I am just a lone in this house.