Meeting Elijah

I never thought in a million years that I'll ever set my eyes on the person standing right in front of me. It felt like the world stopped for a moment.

It's been three long years and he's standing right in front of me or am I visualizing. I cleaned my eyes and blinked it several times to be sure. But he was still standing there, staring right back at me and looking unfazed by my presence

I didn't even realise Hannah has been talking until the snap of her fingers brought me back to reality

"Earth to Nina" she laughed "I've been talking to you, are you okay? did you hear a single word I said? "

"Uh... what? Sorry, I blanked out" I smiled sheepishly

"Oh God, Nina I saw that" she said and laughed

"Can you come again?" I asked her and acted like I didn't know the person

"Ok I said meet Elijah Johnson, your housemate. He was the one I was telling you about. I know you guys will get along well, he's also Nigerian " she smiled

"Hi I'm Nina Ishmael, it's a pleasure to meet you " I replied and gave a fake smile, except I am wrong, there was a hint of surprise in his eyes which he masked with a smirk.

He greeted me back.... did his voice get bolder too? then Hannah was explaining things about the arrangement to him. Amidst the explanation, I used that as an opportunity to check him out.

Woah!! He looks good, a bit taller, buffer, finer and a better dresser than he used to be.

I was still trying to process everything going on.... Oh God this was going to be hard, so it's better I decline to be on the safer side.

"Ok Nina, are we good here? " asked Hannah

"Yeah sure, uhm Hannah can I see you for a minute?" I signalled her for us to talk privately

"Sure, what's the problem?"....

"I don't like it here again. I want to check out another place" I said

Hannah was shocked "but why? I saw the appreciation in your eyes, we were about closing the deal. Oh wait, is it Elijah? You don't like him right? Ok fine we'll find another place then" she was about going in when I stopped her

I mean I'm tired already, the hotel fees are killing me, I needed to settle in real fast so I can start studying, as far we don't get in each other's way and act invisible, then we'll be good.... I thought, then I said "You know what, don't bother. I'll do just fine, sorry for stressing you "

She looked confused and then she smiled "no problem dear. If you need anything or have any problems, let me know"

I nodded and we discussed the price, furnishing arrangements and every other thing I needed to do.

She went back in and let Elijah know she was leaving. They talked a little and she bade him goodbye which he replied to with a smile all the while staring at me.

I saw Hannah off to her car, we said our goodbyes and she left.

I turned back going towards the apartment, feeling nervous as hell. He was looking at me while leaning on the wall with his hands in his pockets.

I had to summon enough confidence to act unbothered by his presence.

I smiled at him and walked past him into the house and went straight to doing what I needed to do. He was nowhere in sight until I left... I wonder where he went

When I got back to the hotel, I dialled my mother's number and told her about my day but omitted 'the having a male housemate part'. Well I would say I spiced it up so my family could be less worried. Afterwards I wished them a goodnight, had dinner and slept off so I can get ready for tomorrow.

I woke up the next day, did my routine and got dressed. Mrs Miller called to ask what time I needed my space to get started on. We discussed it and here I am already settling in my apartment. Thanks to Hannah cause she's a life saver, although I spent a lot of money.

I was just arranging my stuff when I received a call from an unknown number

I picked "Hello, who's this please?"

"Hi, am I speaking with Miss Ishmael please?" It was a lady and her voice sounded familiar

"Yes she's speaking" I replied, awaiting her introduction

"Ok good, I'm Sienna Hastings from the admissions office. Remember me?"

I let out a sigh of relief "yeah I do, good evening and please call me Nina"

She chuckled "Sure, we wanted to know when you will begin lectures. Cause lectures are ongoing"

"Oh yeah, I plan on starting the coming week please, cause I just got an apartment due to the fact the hostels are full already. I also need to have everything ready and get fully settled in before I can start"

"Ok so are you settled already?"

"Yes, just need a few things to get myself prepared. That's it"

"Alright no problem, we'll be expecting you soonest. Have a good day" Sienna said

"Thank you and you too...Well that went well" I muttered

I went grocery shopping, bought a few clothes and I can say I'm very settled now. I got home and went to take a shower... thank God the bathroom wasn't dirty. I changed into my baggy pants and a vest, then headed to the kitchen to fix myself something to eat.

I stopped in my tracks when I saw Elijah eating there. My heart started beating fast, then he looked at me

I muttered "Good evening" wasn't expecting his reply but he gave one, so I started making my dinner so I could quickly go back to my room.

I noticed he was staring at me and checking me out. Well yes, I got curves and a moderately big soft shaking ass but with a belly pooch, so sad.

He hasn't still spoken a word to me and I did the same too. Before I could leave, I turned to ask him "Uhm do you have any rules or arrangements?"

"What arrangements?" He asked with a straight face

"About the fact that we're two now and if there's anything you would like to make clear or point out"

"Uhhh... nothing yet, I'm cool" he replied

"Alright then, I have things to say. Even though we act like we don't know each other, I think we can be mature about things. I really like the place I stay to be very neat, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) or not, it's appropriate for a place to be clean, since we share every other place apart from our rooms. Please we should both be hygienic, uhmm..... that should be it for now. If I have any other thing to add, I'll let you know. So are you good with it?" I said everything with no pause

"Alright no problem" he said while smiling in a mischievous way.

I gave a slight nod and left for my room.... that went well, I thought