Lovet's Heart

Cavo had to accept the fact that Lovet was already a mother to someone. He had no choice. He was already in love, deep love. Nothing was going to stop him. He had sincerely loved Lovet ,nothing was going to stand between them. Love is like a river,a flowing river. The two were inseparable, they worked together, learn together, eat together and shared quality time together. They were seen covered with joy in their faces. Cavo lived a new life. He was no longer bossy, he got something new in his life,his heart was stirred he was complete.

They talked about many things, they sat together. They wanted to talk all the time. They decided to chat in an exercise book, so as not to interfere with other people. They were writing in turns. They filled many books with chats. To Cavo, he believed that his future is bright with Lovet. He dreamt about a beautiful marriage. Marriage whose content was only love. He remembered how his brother Pitjim got a life partner from the same college, Molline. Molline was a second year when Pitjim joined college. The two fell in a serious love. They embraced each other so much. Finally, they married each other. Cavo believed in himself too, he knew this was going to work. He had never met someone special in his entire life like Lovet. No, there was no relationship to be compared with it. One Saturday, the two sat closely. Cavo wore his pink shirt with black strips matching his black trouser. Lovet who was in a sleeveless white blouse and a black skirt, sat calmly near Cavo. Previous night,they agreed to meet under the shade near the girrafe flower. The environment was cool. White rose flowers were so beautiful to look and smell. The weather was fair. No one came to sit near them. Cavo was ready to talk today ,to openly share his view in life. He was not going to beat round the bush. He wanted to hit the nail on the head. of course he had the courage, he had rehearsed how he was going to frame his statements. Time was his. He cleared his throat. " Lovet" He called her. His voice showed some fear, he gathered courage, he shouldn't show fear.

" That moment you stepped in this environment, some weeks back, my life has surely taken a new direction. Lovet, I feel very nice being close to you,sharing a moment with you is worth million awards. We have been very successful in everything we do. We are no longer young, soon the future would be left for us to build. Our profession is very noble, we must be very responsible. This is why I felt it would be cool to iron things between us before it's late. Lovet, l feel I ....l....l love you, I am deeply in love with you." He was looking at her directly, he paused then continued, "I don't want to start narrating my past, I only know one thing now,and it is love. I know one truth, I know I love you. I would like to marry you, to be your husband,to be your daughter's Dad, I want us to make a big family. You are pretty. You are loving. You have changed my life, you have changed my personality. I am a new person because of you. Please,let's not pretend we are friends. I see more than friendship in your eyes. Life is short and everyone owe life a Dept, the dept of life is having children. Give me a chance in love." He stopped. All this time, Lovet had been shedding serious tears, tears?! May be they were tears of love. Tears means a lot it is 1% water and 99% feelings. May be, she missed these words. She looked disturbed, his beautiful eyes turned grey, she cried, the words of her friend Cavo, was like a pepper on a fresh wound. Cavo reached her face with a white handkerchief to clean her tears. She willingly accepted his offer. She sat upside now and looked at him, her long hair covered her face, she shaked her head to remove the hair from her face and held them together. Cleared her voice. " Cavo,you are the best man,you are an angel on earth, the moment I saw you , I felt it in my heart, you are a good man,hardworking, determined and goal oriented. I have liked you so much, you have made my days at Matongo so colourful. Cavo, you are like a new sunshine in my life. Anytime we are together, I feel protected and cared for. I feel safe with you. Cavo, I don't want to hurt you because I care for you, you are the last person I can hurt. I want us to remain good friends as before. That's enough between us, friendship. Let us not ruin the best friendship between us. I am sorry I can't reciprocate what you feel for me....not that you bad or you don't deserve my love,but because I can't love anyone. My heart is empty. My heart is no longer existing, if it exists,then its broken and weak. I can't just have another relationship plus I don't want to pretend I am in love with you yet its empty. You have a wonderful future but not with me! If at all I was to love again, I could have gone long time ago. Many handsome men like you have pestered me,have knelt down before me. Rich men had visited our home they needed my hand in marriage but I can't. I cannot Cavo, I can't!" She stopped, her eyes red with tears,she meant what she was saying. She was honest to herself.

Each word from Lovet's lips was a burning charcoal in Cavo's heart, the Lady besides her with a charming beauty, the one who had changed his life , the Lady he had loved,cared for was not in love with him. The truth stroke him bitterly. His offer turned down, he thought it was a dream and he was optimistic he was going to wake from it! ,but the fact pierced his heart,brain and mind. He felt dizzy, he felt everyone laughing at him, the rose flowers were mocking him, the earth was rotating in his world now. He looked worried and life suddenly became unbearable. As a man, he gave himself false hope that things would be well. He believed he was going to conquer Bablon. He trembled. He couldn't look her on the eyes, he was disappointed. His heart was throbbing faster and faster. He noticed how painful to be hurt. He felt sorry for his past , Lilly's image was vivid in his face. Lilly who gave him her heart and he hurt her. That was long time back in High School. Lilly who gave up on him after several attempt to maintain their relationship. She was a cool lady, very bright, they promised to marry each other but all were in vain. Cavo was never committed. After their forth form, Lilly joined University of Nairobi. Lilly loved him so much. To Cavo, love was never existing, he had no much feelings, he never believed in love. Lilly's heart was broken, she became desperate, she lost hope in love and she decided to get married to forget about Cavo. Lilly's image disappeared leaving Lenny's image. Lenny who thanked heavens after getting her freedom in University was now embraced. The world embraced her, she interacted with different people from different parts of the country,she learnt everything. She was no longer innocent. She changed physically and mentally, she belonged to the world. His energetic father couldn't control her anymore. She was handed over the key of self-service.

" I know you hate me, Lovet woke him up from thoughts, you are going to leave me and abandon me like others did before. " She looked sad and sorry. Cavo felt a sharp pain inside his heart, could that be a heartbreak he had been hearing about? He felt bad, embarrassed and unfit. He was a loof.

He couldn't not run from his problem. Instead he decided to work on it. Instead of running or abandoning Lovet, he decided to find out for himself. Cavo decided to sneak to Lovet's home after indirectly inquiring direction from her. He decided to meet Lovet's mother. He wanted heart to heart talk. He wanted to talk to someone who would listen to him. He was crazy, dying for love, he could not let the most precious thing in His life to go easily, he had to take a risk. No pain no gain. He sneaked from college without any persons knowledge, not even Lovet noticed it. Migori county is the farthest county from Nyamira. One had to pass Homabay county, and Kisii county in order to reach Migori county. The journey was successful, he traveled safely. From Migori town, home was not far, he took marram road going through villages. He soon reached. His heart leapt, but he was being driven by the spirit of love. Love moves mountains. Love is a flowing river, nothing could stop him. He travelled long distance. Very far. He never cared, his mission was to talk to the Mother of his love. He wanted to explain to the mother how he was feeling towards Lovet. The mother who was inside the house, heard someone knocking the door. She opened. A strange face was standing before her. He keenly looked at Cavo. Her eyes were as bright as her daughters eyes. She was light skinned. She welcomed him in. " Have a seat" She showed her where to sit. Cavo was now sitted, his eyes rotating round the house as usual. He was confident. The woman was so friendly, she realized her guest was thirsty and hungry. She served him rice and sweet potatoes, after giving him cold water. He felt welcomed.

" I am sorry I have come here without invitation. My name is Cavo. From Matongo. I am Lovet's friend. Mummy, I love your daughter. I love her so much. I can't do without her. I want her madly. She is my life. Ever since we met , it had been wonderful moment being together. But when I proposed to her. She disappointed me. She told me she can't love again. Please, tell me she is just lying. Tell me she is okay, tell me she would love me" He talked with a lot of courage. " Thanks for coming. You must love her so much, is she aware you are here?" " No" he replied. "Cavo, there is nothing wrong in loving someone, I see sincerity in your heart. You are a good man,still young and you are having a wonderful future. You need to focus ahead, don't shed tears. tears are precious. Do you know why God never created noses facing upwards? its because of tears. People live with pain, they shed tears all night,noses could have been filled with tears. Gentle man, Lovet's heart is bleeding. She can't love , not only you but also any other man. You are not the first one here. I am sorry. My last advice, Take it to God, nothing is impossible before God. Pray tell God what you want. Yes, no, and wait are His answers." She stopped.

Tap tap tap, foot steps were heard from outside, a young girl came in, she looked at the stranger. Cavo identified her easily. She smiled like her mother. " Say hi to Cavo," she was directed. She hugged him. She was very innocent, lovely and very beautiful. Cavo couldn't believe all this. He traveled back to college. Everyone waited for him. Lovet was scared. She thought something bad might have happened to Cavo. She cared.

To be continued...