Chapter 64

I've never been confused as I am now. Should I be happy that Sam would face judgment which has been my earnest desire? Or think of the way my family members are rejecting Dave? The painful part of it all is that I'm just alone in the sphere. How did I get into such a situation? Sarah isn't that close to me anymore. Jeff would understand everything but do I expect him to oppose his parents just because of me? That's not just gonna be possible. Would I say I've not been nice to myself, or did I make a nice decision? Since I arrived in Abuja, I've not befriended anyone that I may shear secrets with. That's not just good. Now solitude is about to inflict a scar on me. Can I survive this? Who would I talk to? apart from this family, the only person I feel comfortable with is Dave. And he appears to be the cause of the pain.

Uncle Jimmy used to listen to me but since Madam Ruth started this saga with me, he's not involved himself fully in it. Jessy, do you think he's not discussed it with his wife before the wife started querying me about it? "Jessy wake up!! " I told myself since I was mumbling to myself.

Then I realized I was seated alone at the bus stop waiting for a car that would take me home. I forgot I was coming back from the market after buying some groceries. I was still asking myself how long I'd been seating at the bus stop when a cab stopped right in front of the bus stop. Lo and behold, it was Dave's friend

Hi Jessy! how're you doing?...

he asked

Hi sir. I'm fine thank you.

He wound down his car glass.

"Enter the car so we'll go together," He said.

The way he demonstrated his words made it so interesting. I couldn't just choose heading bus voice because he's a friend of Dave and he must say something about him. I needed to stay off Dave's lane so I could think of something else. Well, I grudgingly entered the car.

Trust you're good?

He asked me again

I had to hide my feelings since it might stir up more unnecessary conversation. Though I wouldn't blame him entirely for asking such a question since my mood was writing on my face. I had to cheer up and put on a smile even if fake, I had to smile

Yes sir. I'm good. How's work?

He replied then the conversation started flowing as though we planned to meet. He's just a funny human being. He made me laugh uncontrollably. I didn't know such happiness was buried in me. I noticed a relief. Well, I enjoyed the moment.

He couldn't just allow the joy to last as I wanted it. He began asking when I would visit Dave again. The question alone wiped out the cheers on my face. I had to act along so as not to make him know about what has been bothering me lately. I kept intertwining words. Told him I'm waiting for my *Sweetheart* to invite me.

Seemed as if that was the worst choice of words I ever made.

I'm sorry for intruding on something that doesn't concern me, but I've been disturbing Dave to invite you, but he said he does invite you but you always give reasons why you won't come around. Sometimes you need to visit. So you'll cook a delicious meal for the bachelor." He said

At that spot, I had no other word to say, rather I faked a smile.

He knows how to lure someone into doing what he wouldn't like to do. I then promised him that I would discuss with Dave to know when next I would visit them since that was his request.

I was surprised to see him drive to my uncle's house without asking for directions. That simply means he already knows where I stay.

Are you surprised that I know where you stay? ... He asked

Of course, you know I'm surprised. How comes? I answered back

Don't be, Dave pointed showed me the house some weeks ago. He answered

Wow! Ok!

Thanks a lot. You helped me today.

You're welcome.

I got out of the car and packed out the items I bought then bid him farewell as he reversed his car and sped off.

The smile couldn't just easily fade on. my face. I joyfully entered our building.

I kept the groceries in the kitchen and then brought out a can of chilled water from the fridge. I cared not whether anyone was looking at me but drank it with joy.

My discussion with Dave's friend increased the love I have for Dave. Such a handsome man with a heart of gold. Then surrounded himself with people just like him. I can't love him less. At this spot, Dave's name has already been inscribed in my heart with a golden pen that nothing can erase it. Not even the way my people feel toward him. So far I'm good, that's all for me!!!!!