Chapter 66

Dave just finished training in his Judo Training Center. He checked his wristwatch to see it was already 10:30 am.

Neither Jeff, Derrick nor Jessy attended training for the day. His concern wasn't about Derrick or his brother, Jeff. He was more concerned about the one he loves. He picked up his phone and dialed a number, the network couldn't favor his wish. He redialled the number but still, it couldn't connect. He hissed. Hurriedly returned the handset to his pocket then dragged out his car key from another pocket.

I was busy tidying up the kitchen when Derrick met me.

"Jessy someone just arrived in the house. And it seems he's looking for you. If you don't mind, come and welcome your guest" Derrick said

"Derick, what do you mean? who's that? I can't remember inviting anyone to the house" I replied to him jokingly because I thought he was joking as well

"This is not a joke. Come and talk to Dave before mummy notices his presence" He replied being more serious.

"It's okay Derrick" I cleaned. my hands and rushed out to confirm what Derrick was saying,

Lo and behold, Dave was already discussing with Jeff as both of them were already seated in the pallor. Dave couldn't just continue listing with his friend as he saw me. He stood up and gave me such an 'embarrassing' hug. I call it an embarrassing hug because I knew not whether that was just loved or he just wanted to show his friend what he's not seen since birth. He was supposed to know that he was in our house and we had people around us. He overshadowed me at the moment. I got ashamed. While I was still hiding my face from my brother, this handsome one still pecked me on the and was still looking forward to kissing me before my brothers, I had to dodge his campaign.

Khu! I feigned a cough at the moment. at least to remind him where he was.

"I missed you, Jessy, what's wrong? You don't call or text me, what's wrong"

As he started with the question, we parted ways. I had to signal him to stop talking since that topic might breed more hatred in Madam Ruth if she ever overhear us discussing such. I crossed my mouth with a finger. He looked around and said

"But we're only here with your brothers"

"Which other person do you want to see before you behave matured" Though I meant what I said I said it in an amusing tone.

"Well, if you say so but that doesn't answer my question. What's wrong with your phone" He asked

"Nothing really, what do I offer you?"

'Another hug!!' He replied

"Since you ain't ready to take anything, if you don't mind please follow me. " I held his hand and took hi

m to where he packed his car.

"Dave, I appreciate your visit. I missed you too. But you couldn't have come here. You know this is the weekend. Both uncles Jimmy and his wife are at home. Remember what she said the other day we were making phone calls? Please. I don't want anything to happen to us."

"Hmm, you've grown to know what you want. That mode of parenting ended in. the last century. If you love me, speak up for once and not hide your mouth to demand your right"

Dave couldn't control his anger as he uttered his words in anger.

"Dave do you think I haven't been saying anything about it? Do you know how many times it has birthed quarrels between me and my family? I'm not saying that anyone hates you, but all they say is that I have to first grow up before making such a choice"

"Grow up again? until you reach 40 or 50," He asked furiously

"That's not what I meant," I said hugging him

"This is not working...I see! They've made you believe them. I see this as just a way of telling me that we're not compatible." He said with such a cracked voice as if tears were very close to his eyes

"Dave you're the one saying this. and not me. If I don't love you, I won't be here with you. What am I supposed to do in other to prove my love for you that I've done? Do you know what it means to grow under someone's roof and care and still disobey him? Babe, You need to place yourself in shoes."

"Well, I understood. Just that I don't know whether they want you to grow old before you make your own choice" Now his voice was turning more romantically

"They just need time to know my choice" I also replied to him, then I stretched myself and pecked him on the cheek.

"Jessy!" He said as he held my hand and looked straight into my eyeballs

"I love you"

Frankly, I can't tell how I felt then. But seemed my legs couldn't bear my weight. I got overwhelmed at the moment.

".....I love you too Dave" I replied to him while putting on such a smile on my face.

"How I wish this moment would continue. I can't. let go of your hand now" Dave said while still looking into my eyes.

"Don't tell me you feel as I do. I can't imagine this feeling" I retorted

"Wow!!…" Dave was about to continue when my phone rang from inside my pocket.

"Dave, I'm in a problem. Madam Ruth is calling. Let's talk on the phone please" I told him as I slide my hand out of his.

"It's okay Jessy, play safe"

"Goodbye Dave," I said almost some meters away from him.

"Goodbye Jessy"...I heard him say. I looked back and found him waving at me. I guess madam Ruth was already seeing me, I only nodded but couldn't wave back. Then I rushed into the house