One Hundred and Twenty Nine

Chinonso came back and felt strange. He felt that there was something wrong but he just couldn't place a finger on it.

Gift looked different as well. Strangely subdued, diminished and yet at the same time glorified.

'What is the problem?' he asked.

'What?'

'I am asking you if you are okay?'

'Yes, of course'.

'Are you sure of that?'

'Yes I am. why would you think that I am not okay?' she asked wondering if he had also developed a mind reading ability as well.

'I don't know. Something just doesn't feel right. You are sure nothing happened in my absence?'

'You are scaring me now'. Nothing happened. And please forget it. I cannot be scared when I have you here to protect me', she said smiling seductively.

She pulled off his jacket and took his briefcase from him. Then she asked him if he would want a bath first.

'Or would you like to eat before bathing?'

'I am famished. I think I will eat first and bathe later'.

Gift brought him his food and served it to him.