Torns

Episode 35

She sat beside him and gave his shoulder a gentle sq££ze, “I am so sorry,” she blinked back tears.

“Thanks,” he wiped his wet face with the back of his hand, “We bought this land when we came to Abuja, established Nice Baby Limited and tried to move on.”

She thought she had issues. It dawned on her that Dantenimu and his parents were dealing with something worse.

“We are learning to lean on God and trust in him. He has remained faithful every single day.”

She nodded with understanding.

“How long will you be staying?”
She shrugged, “Maybe till after the wedding.”

His puzzled stare settled on her unhappy face, “Why?”

“She doesn’t want me at her wedding,” she choked with tears, “My parents inclusive,” she began to sob.

“Even if the whole wide world cast you away, God will never, ever leave you or forsake,” he wiped her tears away.

She sniffled and looked back at him.

“I am not going anywhere either,” he smiled at her, “I have two guest rooms, you need to pick one,” he helped her up.