Torns

Episode 19

Dantenimu drew her into his arms and held her, wishing he didn’t have to let go. Each moment they spent together that weekend had been incredibly blissful. If wishes were horses he would whisk her away to Abuja.

She held back the tears threatening to burst forth from her sad eyes. How she wished they lived in the same city. The thought of not seeing him again until only God knows when made her heart ache.

His flight details was announced. He pulled away slowly and took a few steps backwards. He met her pale stare. He was going to miss her greatly.

He would have asked her out, but, he wanted to wait until she graduated.

“We are back to square one,”
“As in?”
“Webcam and phone calls.”

He smiled sheepishly, “You can visit whenever you are able.”

She smiled back at him, “I definitely will.”
Gazes locked.

“I am going to miss you.”

“I will miss you more,” he brushed a hand over her smooth fair face, “See you soon girl.”

On her next holiday, she would definitely spend it in Abuja