I told her I didn't know it would be much fun visiting her and having a chat.
Well, Many young people believe we old ones are boring, She said.
So I met her. An old writer.
She said to me, I have read some of your stories and I must say, you write so well. I gave her a smile with my hands held together in much appreciation.
I like the way you speak, your voice is pleasing. I said to her.
I told her I didn't know it would be much fun visiting her and having a chat.
Well, Many young people believe we old ones are boring, She said.
You know, I wish I can still write like I used to one more time.
I kept listening.
I have this story, my life story I will love to share with you.
She chuckled, and then gave a face in deep thought.
That evening, he walked up to me while I was with my friends. He was so gentle in his approach and in a good manner requested I give him a few minutes.
He professed his love to me and said all sort of pleasant love words.
Honestly! before that day, I haven't noticed him. Though he claimed to have been seeing me for long.
When I shared it with my friends, they told me, they do see him being in the same faculty with us.
They seemed to help me give him a quick yes as they like him too.
His love was beautiful and his intentions were pure clean.
We shared thoughts. We talked about our future.
He was asked so many questions which he answered. His character made my mother to accept him on his first visit. I was happy the way it turned out.
One day, my father called me and requested for his full name and that of his mother. He told me, he wanted to pray about us. I gave him.
He told me, I won't be able to marry Lekan. Lekan is his name.
I felt very cold immediately and beginning to get dizzy.
I went to my mother and knelt holding her legs while I was in tears. She looked at me with all sadness as she held me.
I know my father, when he says a thing, that he will do.
I cried more and more. He told me I will get another man. He said its best I live to see my husband when I have aged.
Weeks after weeks, I was unable to get the shock from me.
My mother, advised I break up with him.
That day, I realized that if men cry it won't be very nice to see.
That day was the last time I saw him for over 30 years.
Then, I went through a lot of challenges. To be a single parent taking responsibilities for 4 children, it was tough, toughest moment in my life.
But I was able to manage and God really helped me.
Over 10 years ago, I saw Lekan at an event. The very first time I will set my eyes on him after he left our house many many years ago.
He almost jumped on me.
He was glad to see me but I couldn't ask anything other than look at him
I remembered what my father said about him
I still haven't healed completely but I take consolation that he lives. I have seen him again.
Many untold love stories ended similar to this.
For no one can tell of the days a man would live. No one!
Oluwanishola Akeju Whitehead
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