chapter three

We spent the evening getting to know each other over some snacks and drinks.

I got to know that he actually studied engineering, before deciding to pursue his long life dream, football. And his life practically revolves around that now. His favourite colour isn't black as it is for most guys, but coffee brown, and how he is his mums favourite and has an older sister, Eva, and a younger sister Gabby. His older sister, Eva is married, and just had a cute boy a few months ago. His favourite favourite meal is pasta.

I in turn told him about my family of six. Comprising of my three very loud siblings, and my overprotective parents.

I totally love them but they can be a handful sometimes.

I laughed at the look on his face when I told him my favourite colour changes almost every time.

"How's that even possible?" He asked me curiously. Looking at me like I just told him that I'm not from this planet.

"Uhm, I kinda like designing clothes and I sew, so I get to discover a lot of colours and fall in love with them" I told him. I explained to the best of my ability and hoped that he understood.

"So why aren't you studying fashion designing?" He asked sounding confused.

I sighed sadly and answered him honestly "well, i didn't have much of a choice in that. My parents, my mum especially, saw it as a waste of time, and since it was more of a hobby to me, I agreed with them"

Even though I've constantly regretted that decision, but I kept that bit to myself.

"I'd love to see a design if you'll show me?" He looks like he wanted to say more but didn't.

I wasn't sure of what to say, this might be the last time I'll see him. I'm sure he'll forget me as soon as he lands in his next destination but said

"Okay... "

I was so engrossed in my thoughts and the way his voice, laced with a British accent, washed over me, i almost missed what he said next,

"We're starting the world Cup season next month, and I don't know if I'll be able to come back here before then."

"Uhm.. Okay?" I tilted my head and waited for him to continue. My interest piqued up curiously.

"I know we just met yesterday, but I don't want to stop talking to you, I feel happy being with you right now and I'd really really love to explore this new feeling I'm having. If you'll let me" his words came as a shock to me.

I was stunned, I clearly didn't expect that and so soon, and I imagined Jane saying 'I told you so' at the back of my mind. My over thinking brain was already giving me hundreds of reasons why this sounds like a bad idea, he could even have a girlfriend. I mean Guys like him are never single, but he continued before I could reply anyway.

"I know this might sound like a bad idea, but it doesn't to me. I find your character quite intriguing, and well I think we should be friends first, get to know each other more and see where this goes? Hopefully in the right direction"

"I'll be going back to Nigeria in the next eight months" I said what was at the tip of my tongue, he didn't look deterred though.

He took my hands in his warm ones and said to me with so much conviction I believed him.

"Enough time to get to know each other, don't you think? And who knows, you might have a reason to stay at the end" He predicted pretty confidently.

At this point after getting to know him, i can safely say that I do want something from him and I can't say if its just friendship or more, but let's see where the wind blows us.

"uhm.. Sure" I replied almost scared of what I might meet, but excited for what lay ahead for us.

He laughed and it was like music to my ears. Yea, friends sounds nice.

"So friends?" He asked enthusiastically, which made me laugh a little.

"Yes, friends" I stressed on the friends teasingly.

"Best decision you've ever made" he said with a wink. I love the way he's so confident.

"Uhuh. Hope so"

"I know so" he said with another cute smile, which had me wondering how a person could look so good.

I saw that it was getting dark outside, and a glance at my wrist watch showed me it was a few minutes past seven.

"I really have to get going, I have some assignments that i have to do and I'm sure that you'd also need to rest for your flight tomorrow, right?"

"Yea, sorry I kept you this long" He apologized,

"oh no, I don't mind. It was a good distraction from all the studying" I reassured him, and we walked out after he convinced me that he should be the one to pay the bill since he was the one who invited me in the first place, and I didn't miss the big tip he dropped, I'm still surprised that no one has recognized him. Apparently he'd signed an autograph for the guys girlfriend and that was enough to keep him shut.

He walked me home and called his driver who came and picked him up and drove him back to the hotel he has been staying in, after we exchanged good byes. And he promised to call me as soon as he gets the chance to.

I unlocked the door and entered my room with a huge smile on my face. I did my assignments and took a shower, before climbing into bed.

I'm sure I could do friends, was the last thought on my mind as I drifted off to sleep.

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