The meeting-part 3

Hannah what kind of man would you like to marry,he had asked her that night and she had replied him truthfully.

"someone, who would love me for who I am ,the way I am not for who he wants me to be,or the way he wants me to feel or look, someone who can read me, understand me even when I've spoken just nothing,a doting husband,a man to lose,a man I can trust my future with and treat me has his most treasured treasure he can't afford to lose,a man I can trust my future with,a man that will love me unconditionally,irrespective of others perspective of me ,a loving father to our children"Hannah paused for a while before continuing.,while Paul listened attentively to all she was saying not even stopped to interrupt her,he knew his friend would never lie to him,she was currently out pouring her heart to him,it was wise of him to listen well.

"I actually love the armies,the way they pose,their body build,the fierceness in their look,paul all I need is someone to help me through this while of tragedy to overcome my fears,to lighten my path and support me in every way my parents didn't,that's all"she suddenly burst into tears,her family and her past was a sour topic on her lips.

'since that day he had promised to be that kind of man for her,even though it meant him being friend zoned for life.

But Hannah soldiers barely have time for their family can you Cole with that"He has asked her family can you Cole with that"he had asked her that day and she had replied him by simply shrugging her shoulders,just to say she already knew about that and was more than willing to take the risk.

Now she was here asking him question he had prayed no one would ever ask him ,His journey in the army unit was terrible but he beared with it untill he eventually became a lieutenant in the system,he had gone back home to relay the good news to her he was aware she had graduated from law school Two years back,he had gone mainly to surprise her with the news and maybe brag a bit,he has also gone to see her reaction when she sees him all starred up.

Her chamber was easy for him to locate,he knew she would be in the court since she wasn't at home and when they did meet it was just like he had thought he was just a best friend to Hannah,but he couldn't afford to hurt her not force her to love him back the way he wanted,she had introduced Blossom to him that very day and had hooked them up ,her friend from law school as well.

He loved Blossom yes,but he had accepted as a replacement with Hannah since he had been friend zoned for life by Rhoda,this was too much for him to accept,he had come her purposely because of his friend John so they arrange time following her schedule,but it seems they were the one meeting now.

"Rhoda what is it and why are you suddenly asking me this, what's wrong?"ignoring her question he asked her.

"you ask me what happened,well imma tell you what happened,I was at your home yesterday,and yes I slept there,you called her to tell her you would not be coming home when you had clearly just been back from work,you promised to be there or did you not"Hannah replied frustratingly.

"Paul I understand you are very busy man and all you do you do it for your family but a little attention matters,but I'm sure you've got about if time to spend with your family, Blossom cried all night(she exagerated Abit to lay an impression on how she felt so Paul would not take her words lightly) yesterday,she thinks she's selfish and she's not even sure of your love,I want you guys working this out,not getting a news of Mr and Mrs luthra separated after Five years of marriage and their best friend Hannah Rhoda Rhodes was the author and the finisher of their divorce,are you even kidding me?she asked no one in particular but the irritation on her face was evident".

Paul was still confused at Hannah's revelation maybe,she was right,he was too busy ,he didn't even know what his daughter looked like after school,what sort of a father was he,he could not help but query himself,He loved Blossom too,after all,all this year's she had kept up with him, and never complained,she had trained their daughter all alone,she has trusted him with her life.

"are you even aware she miscarried two years ago"Hannah suddenly blurted out,adding fuel to the already blazing fire of guilt burning in Paul's soul.

Paul's eyes widened,two years ago he had been home for two weeks before leaving his wife and three year old daughter ,he had noticed her reduce in weight the day he carried her,but he had ignored it since she was a lady.

"miscarriage"Hannah's word felt like a slap to his face.

"you didn't even know,paul I'm disappointed in you"Hannah said calmly the anger in her voice has reduced.

"she never told me "he whispered guitily.

Paul what really do you know if your wife "Hannah asked this time calmly,"do you you even love her".

He had read articles related to miscarriage,he had seen different reasons that led to miscarriage and he knew the kind of physical,mental and emotional pain both parents bore at the loss of their child,he couldn't bring himself to believe that his wife had smiled all this while at him being the best and supportive wife any man would wish for, suffering alone, thinking of him,but he had never asked her if she was okay ,he suddenly burst into tears.

"Rhoda I'm sorry,i think we can talk later in the evening, would you be coming to our home he asked hopefully, wiping his tears.

"No,I think it is high time I took my leave,I will be picking heaven from my school Blossom is aware already and she will be sleeping over in my place so you guys better sort out getting heaven a baby brother she winked at him, lightening the atmosphere surrounding them,

"where do you intend to go now"she asked him,paul was still feeling sad ,he didn't even know what time his daughter closed from school,he brought out his handkerchief to wipe his face clean of any emotions he was going to Blossoms office now.

"I will be heading to Blossoms office now and Hannah thanks so much for being there for me,and letting me discover myself,I love you"Paul said to Hannah.

I love you too idiot,now leave,I've got a baby to pick"she said playfully.

what Paul wasn't aware of was , Hannah had just figured it out that Paul had feelings for her, but she wasn't going to be a disaster to her friends marriage,they should work it out themselves,that was why she had asked the question she herself would never think of asking.

Picking up her purse she headed for the elevator as she left the courts building,she headed to the veterinary clinic where she had schooled blackey in ,she knew how fond heaven was when it came to blackey in she knew heaven would be happy to see him , placing it at the back seat of her pink Ferrari as she zoomed of to pick heaven .