After work that day, I decided to while away time. Going home immediately after work used to be my usual routine but not again.
Ever since my parents starts with their trouble I began to resent home.I called Richard to know if we can hang out and talk. His place was far from me I could have gone over.
Richard said he can't make it down because he was doing some paper work for his Dad and has a place to go with his guys.
I had two single friends like me, Anita was my age mate while JoJo is a year younger.
JoJo is 26 while me and Anita are 27years but we all bond together.Rina my friend is 25years when she got married, Ella is 26years yet whenever we are all together you can't differentiate the age.
Maturity and respect for everyone is what we portray.I called JoJo my follow single girlfriend who is a slay queen and lives on her own. Her house was not too far from my Workin place.
She asked me to come over that she was home.
I went over to JoJo's place to chill out time.JoJo was almost same age with me but nobody troubles her over getting married and settling down like my parents does to me.
She is a big girl, she lives in a comfortable apartment, well furnished and also drives a porch car.She was living her best life with no worries and wasn't even ready for any commitment.
I envied her freedom and began to wish I was actually in JoJo's perfect size shoe with no worries.
I stayed for sometime at her place before taking my leave.
Through out the week I did not stop texting and calling
Richard that we need to sit and talk."Can't it wait Becca? I'm so tied up right now. Better still why not tell me on the phone or wait till upper week when I will be done with things over here and I will drive down to see you.
"It can't wait Rich, is very urgent and we can't keep postponing it.
Richard later agreed to come down.
He said he will be free by weekend and it was okay by me.He drove down to my place, said hello to my mom and my dad who had many words on his lips for Richard.
We left to our cool spot and sat as he ordered for my favorite drink and snacks.
We talked about many things as we ate.
I was enjoying both the moment and the man I love so dearly and desired to spend the rest of my life with.
"What was it you wanted to discuss... you got me worried with the urgency in your voice. Hope I'm safe...?
Richard asked looking straight at me with his cute smiling face.
I smile back at the humour in his voice before saying.
"Rich, we have been together for over two years. We need to start talking about the future. I mean what exactly is your plan for us. Aside my parents reminding me everytime that I'm not a kid anymore I also know that I need to sit up and get serious... which was why I decided to have this discussion with you because I'm planning to move out of the house. Either to get place of my own or move in with a friend.
Richard started laughing out loud.
I told him what I just talked about was not funny."I'm sorry Becca for my sudden outburst of laughter. Is just that through out the week you got me so worried. I thought it was something very important. I even thought you planned to break up with me. I never knew is because of this. C'mon, don't look at me like that... this is also important and it will happen. I love you Becca, very much and I'm sorry that for sometimes I have been too occupied with work and with my guys than the way I used to be with you. I will make it up to you my love. Please, I need just little time to get myself fully ready. Marriage is not a child's play my love. Is something we will calm down and plan together when the right time comes. You alone is the woman for me. Please, don't move out of your parents house. I don't like all this ladies that feels they are independent, uncontrollable and has it all figured out because they live alone. Don't try it, it doesn't feel right. To me they don't seem responsible. Is good that you are under your parents watch and guard... don't let their usual talk get to you. You are supposed to be used to your parents by now... especially your Dad. He was a barrister before so is a normal thing for him to talk. Becca, you worry too much. Relax your mind and Just a matter of a little time you will get your desires. Okay?
His speech was relieving. I feel calm after he was done talking and I did not see any need to move out from my parents house again.
Richard said that is just a matter of time, a little time and all my desires will come true. I believe him and will try not to let my parents usual words get to me.
The following week I was more happy than I have ever being.
Richard invited me over to his place, we went out to beach, movies and many other places.It was fun filled and I was happy and did not hide it when I'm home.
My fellow single friends JoJo and Anita had a birthday party which they invited me over.
I took Richard and we went there together to catch some fun.Anita and JoJo lives on there own, in the apartment they rented and they are doing alright.
They knows about Richard and we all cool together.I saw Richard looking at JoJo, he was admiring her. JoJo is a beautiful lady and any man can admire her.
Since I know Richard is not into ladies, I hardly see him looking at a woman.
He looked back at me and smile of which I returned back the smile.I wasn't worried. JoJo is my friend and we graduated from the same school. She won't betray our years of friendship and same with Richard, the love of my life.
He has never cheated on me, even if he does it secretly he respect me and i trust him. He is not only handsome, he is very sincere and open minded.
I heard him ask JoJo what she studied in school and few other normal questions.
JoJo seems to like him too as she smiled at his every question and answered him.
They were getting along and it was okay by me.
I know JoJo is not his type because she lives on her own, a free lifestyle.
Richard has already made it clear that he doesn't like such women.I later joined in the conversation, even Anita joined in too and we all had a great time before I left with Richard.
I still stop at JoJo's place on my way back from work and spend little time before going home.
With the way my life was going happily, my Mom wanted to know the secret and I told her that within a short period of time Richard will propose and our wedding plans will commence.
My Mom was happy and we had a fun filled gist like mother and daughter.
She told my Dad and as I was leaving for work the next morning, I saw my Dad doing his usual early morning sport.
Before I could even say good morning to him he shouted out to me from his treadmill.
"Congratulations oo...in advance Rebecca. Your mother told me that Richard is planning a surprise proposal for you. That is what I'm talking about, is a good news. I want my three children to be making me proud. After your elder brother got married and traveled abroad with his family, the next person in line is you before Melinda. Don't allow your younger sister to outsmart you, don't let her to first you to get married. I like the new development about you and Richard and I look forward to him making it a reality soon and also...
I heard the staff bus horning outside the gate, i waved my Dad goodbye before he makes me miss the staff bus.
I will be turning 28years by next Month and with the way I'm seeing Richard he plans to propose on my birthday.
I can't wait, I'm begining to count everyday, every hours, minutes and second to my birthday.
It will be a good day that I will be gradually stepping away from being single.
Before I used to worry about getting a year older without the main achievement which is having a home of my own.
But right now I look forward to my 28th birthday.Even my parents look forward to me coming home with an engagement ring.
I feel so happy that my desires are finally coming true.
The reason I'm excited at my up coming birthday is not because I'm turning a year older.It was mainly because Richard was going to ask me to finally marry him.I have looked forward to such news and time and finally I can't hold back my joy because it is finally coming to past.I have being in and out of relationships in the past until I met Richard and fell in love with him.He lights up my world and brings smile to my face.What more can I ask, with Richard by my side I feel like a conqueror.At first I thought he was not serious, I thought he has no serious plans for our relationship, I was scared deep down whenever I thought of that but not again.He has proven to be everything in one.My parents doesn't talks to me about getting married like before.Everyone is looking forward to seeing the engagement ring and the hope that my wedding is around the corner.Melinda, my younger sister called me to congratulate me ahead of time."Finally, after the long wait you are going to be en
I felt very happy as I listened to JoJo praise Richard. She even gave him a pet name "Richie" which was very cool. I feel flattered as she demonstrate with her body and hands, explaining how sweet Richard is.Because of her lovely actions alone I may even make her my Chief bridesmaids on my wedding day with Richard.She loves and understands my man just like me.Because of that she may get to be my right hand Lady on my wedding day. Finally, the day came. My birthday arrived just like I looked forward to.I have already booked down an event hall for that.I woke up early and took my time to get dressed.My friends were calling to wish me a happy birthday and also wanted to know where the big event is taking place.Since I have already told almost all my friends that is birthday plus proposal from Richard.I have already started getting alot of congratulationsMe and Ella and also Anita talked about the engagement.They wanted to know if Richard will be proposing with a diamond ring
As I walked into the house with the birthday gifts I received from my friends, all packed in my hands, I began to count my every step.None of the gifts really matters much like the most important one I expected from Richard.He came late for my birthday and still couldn't stay for it to be over before he ran off again.I wish he had stayed and most important I wish Richard proposed.I had high hopes, I broadcast it out. I told every of my friends about the supposed proposal and it was a big embarrassment for me.Some may even talk behind my back, they will think i was acting desperately and came up with the whole engagement idea.But I saw the clear signs in Richard, he told me within a short time we will start talking about marriage. I assumed he planned to ask me to marry him on my birthday, which was a special day for a proposal.My high hopes was cut short and yet I still love him and ready to wait until he is ready.The problem is what will I tell my parents.If Melinda finds ou
Monday came and work starts, I continued my usual routine acting like nothing happened but deep down I feel empty and pained.Richard called to apologise again he even took me out, buy me gifts as he try to make up for everything.I later visited him over at his place and noticed a lady's make up kit and ear rings in his room dresser.That was strange and I guess he did not notice it before then.The ear rings looks familiar but I can't remember who I saw it with.I was sure I have seen something like that on a Lady but couldn't figure it out.I quickly asked Richard about it and he was speechless at first before saying is probably one of his male friend and his girlfriend that visited and passed a night. he said is probably his friend's girl that forgot it.He collected the items and said he will inform the guy about it.I quickly waved it off and did not give it a thought.Most ladies wear look alike of things, I probably saw a passer-by wearing it and it began to ring a bell when i
I came in and saw him waving over a table.I doubled up my steps and almost kicked down a chair that was on my way. I was too much in a hurry to get to him and receive the great news.I was almost out of breath when I got to the table.He was not looking so bright, he curve his mouth into a smile as I sat opposite him, so excited.There was a bottle of wine and two cups.He was gradually sipping his own and later poured some for me in the second glass cup.He asked me if I care for anything to eat, I could have said yes on a normal day because is my favorite eatry and their food tastes so good.But i was filled up with excitement and told him that I'm okay with the wine.I Just wanted him to quickly get it all done.I placed my two hands on the table so that he can see that I'm fully ready.He cleared his throat, look straight at my beaming face filled with smile and said."Becca, I love you and you know that... we have being together for three years now. Three months ago completed it
"Becca, listen to me. Is not my good wish that we should go our seperate ways. I never wanted to hurt or break your heart this way but my happiness matters. Three years is nothing... don't make it seem like a big deal. I know some friends that dated for five to ten years before going their separate ways. So, three years is just like yesterday, move on with your life and stop holding onto that because nothing will make me consider you Becca. Recently you have become too desperate, going around telling everyone that we are getting engaged... that I was going to propose to you when I never for once thought of such. It was all your idea and you thought you can make me settle for less, never. I'm sorry Becca but this is the end of the road for us. Richard stood, took his glass of wine, he gently hit my untouched drink with his cup and said "cheers Becca to another new begining for us...it was nice knowing you. Goodbye and enjoy the rest of your life because I'm going to do the same"He l
The strange Lady took me home that night. As we stopped in front of my gate, I was reluctant to get down. She was talking to me after handling me a card.“…This is my business card, just in case you need someone to talk to. My name is Lydia. I live with my family…my husband and two sons close to the restaurant where I work. Listen to me, this is not the end of life….i understand how painful and thorn you are right now but give yourself time, you will be fine. You are beautiful and will get over all this. Is his loss not yours, don’t blame yourself for any of this. He was blind not to see the good woman in you. I can lead you inside if you want… I told her I was alright, I got down and walk into my gate. The heel shoe I wore was beginning to annoy me just like everything was annoying me.I removed the shoe, carried it in my hands and walked barefooted.It was after the security man opened the gate and I entered I heard Lydia driving away.The security man was saying something, probab
I even forgot I was supposed to be at work today, I would have called to inform them if I can’t make it down but I was carried away with my present trouble and did not remember work.I picked up and explained to them that I was not feeling well. I apologies for not calling earlier before the call ended.After the office call, I try calling Richard again, after the phone rang twice he did not pick I tried the third time and he picked up.“Hello Rich, Good morning… I greeted him and hoped that yesterday was a mix-up. I was even ready to let go of whatever he said. I just want him back, I can’t afford to lose him, how will I even live without Richard. He was my happiness and ever since yesterday I have being so sad that I forgot what happiness feels like. But listening to his voice will bring back the lost color to my life.“Becca, why are you calling me? I told you that it was over between us yesterday and there is nothing you will do or say that will make us come back together. I have