In Love Again

it looks like distance made their love stronger; a day would not pass without these two love birds talk and express their feelings with poems and silly jokes. They supported each other in every possible way. Mike was every lady's dream man_ he wasn't only gentle and good looking but also sweet, romantic, caring, kind, trust worthy and fun to be with. He always had his ways of making Helen feel special even at her worst. Helen loved Mike so much that loosing him was like a night mare she wouldn't wanna have. She was the kind of lady who loves to a fault; she didn't keep back some feelings but let it all out and trusted Mike with her all.

They had challenges, arguments and misunderstanding from time to time but the most interesting part of it was that these love birds waved it by and put their love first.

One day Mike received a sacked letter from his boss; there was no tangible reason for it except for the fact that, the company was having some financial issues and had to clear off some workers. Mike happened to be one of the best employee the company had and he was surprised that out of a hundred and fifty employees, only five were sacked due to the so called financial problem. More to that, the company didn't have a hard time paying workers. He sat down lost in his thoughts for over 30 minutes, thinking of how to get a new job.

Later in the evening, Helen texted and Mike replied pretending to be fine yet was cold in his response. He took out a bottle of whiskey from the bar and drank himself to sleep. Helen texted and called but no response_

"this is unlike Mike, what's really going on?"

Mike woke up the next morning with a serious migraine due to the heavy drink. Picking up his phone, he saw twenty messages and ten missed calls from Helen. He rested on his bed for some minutes then went to shower. Later, he took his phone and messaged Helen_

"Good morning bebe. Sorry for last night, i slept off"

During break, Helen called Mike after reading his text and again he was cold on phone_

"hon are you okay?"

"Bebe not to worry I am fine"

"You and i know that's a lie. So tell me what's wrong? Don't hide it from me thinking you are protecting me because you are not, instead you are hurting me with this attitude and making me worried"

"Yeah you are right. To be honest, I am not fine, I lost my job"

Helen's sudden silence made Mike worried_

"Hello bebe, are you still there?"

"Yes I am. So was that the reason why you had to drink so badly last night? You were drunk right? That's why you slept off"

"Yes. But wait, how did you know?"

"I know my man so well"

"Honestly believe me, I couldn't help it. I felt so broken that i just wanted to drink myself to sleep"

"Hey, so now you prefer alcohol to me right? you drank rather than sharing it with me! I was worried the whole night and you were busy drinking?"

"Honey please i am so, so sorry"

"It's okay, I understand. But i want you to know that I am always here for you anytime, any day okay? Even if it is from a distance; you won't kill yourself because you lost a job, life doesn't end there. i believe in you and your abilities; I know you will get a better job. Please don't give up okay?".

"Thanks my princess, you always have the right words to bring me back and the right screw to use when those nods in my head gets out of place"

"Oh you silly, enough with your flatteries"

"Common you know I don't flatter, I am just being sincere. i love you bebe"

"Love you too. Take care okay, I will call you later. Break is over"

Helen always made Mike happy so he wouldn't feel sad about his joblessness. Getting a job wasn't an easy task but with his lover's support and encouragement, he didn't give up. Mike slowly ran out of cash but hid it from Helen because to him, a man should give and care for his lady and not the other way round.

One day, Helen noticed so she opted to help Mike but he refused_

"Honey, your love and support is more than enough and i appreciate it. I am a man and i must hustle to give you a better present and future, i can't stress you out like this, i can't take the little you have"

Mike got a part time job as a cleaner in a hotel and another as a waiter in an eatery but hid it from Helen. She suspects it because he always sounded tired during their conversations and when she asked, he lied it was due to the job hunting. Mike became so busy and focused more on building his future that he had no time for his relationship. At times, they will talk for some minute and other time return to their sweet way of conversing and some time won't talk at all.

This attitude of Mike continued for one whole month that Helen began begging for his attention. She wasn't the complaining kind of girl so she had to look for a way to call on Mike's attention and the only way she could do that was through misunderstanding and clueless problems. When she got time to talk with Mike, she brought fought clueless faults and began trouble, especially when the guy called and said good night immediately. Her plan worked; Mike spent time arguing with her and she laughed at her own end because it was the only way she could get his attention_

"Sorry honey, this is the only way i can make the chat stay longer_ through quarrels rather than a sweet conversation" she said to herself.

This went on and on for three months and Mike took It serious. This time, he didn't even question himself to know why his girl suddenly changed to a trouble maker. He failed to understand his lover, he failed to know she is just missing their sweet moments and conversations. So, he took the periodic problems so serious to the point of ignoring Helen.

One day, Helen sat down worried; it hurts her seeing her relationship sink yet can do nothing. She took up her phone, hoping to see Mike's call or text but saw nothing. Staring at his picture_

"Why Mike? Why can't you understand my behavior? Why can't you understand the fact that i miss you so much and distance is killing me? Now you are making things worse by creating another distance"

Five months later, Helen's mission was over and so she returned home. Laura was so happy to see her after eight long months. They had a catch up moment and were so joyous_

"Helen, i am so happy and blessed to have Ken in my life. Thank you so much, i owe it to you because if not of you, I wouldn't have met this adorable guy"

"Hmm!!! Laura is in love. Take it easy oh"

"Trust me Helen, Ken is the best. We have misunderstanding from time to time, I mean it is common in relationships right? But never a day do we go to bed without making up"

"Wow!!! Girl I am super happy for you"

"What about Mike?"

Helen had a sudden change of mood at the call of Mike's name and explained everything to Laura"

"Come on girl, maybe he's going through some tough time. Be patient with him and give him space, I am sure he will come around soon"

"If you say so but by the end of this month if i don't get his call, I will send him a breakup text"

"Hmm! Okay, but i advice you give him some time"

Helen soon reported to work and gave a report of her trip. it was so impressive and appreciated that she got a promotion as the Director of Social Affairs in the company. She was so joyous and wished she could share the good news with Mike who didn't even know about her arrival.