My mum kept looking at Folahan anytime he talked; she said his accent fascinated her…I could tell she liked him.
I had some time to discuss with my mum and sister when Folahan went with my brothers to get a hair cut at their barbing salon. My sister wanted the full gist she wanted to know how our paths crossed
I told them everything including the sacrifice Folahan made for me to get my job.
“He looks like he’s from a rich family…if that is true, he is such a humble person” my mum can give her kidneys to any humble person.
Sister Grace wanted to know what we were planning and how soon…she said we had to consider her ‘condition’ because she could not afford to miss out on any of it.
I told them he had talked about marriage a couple of times and was planning to take me home to meet his parents after meeting mine. My folks were very happy and my sister thanked me for being good and waiting for God’s time
“God has rewarded you
Even if he wasn’t from a rich family, you both have good jobs and the future is very bright
I am happy for you, I am happy that you fulfilled my desire for you.
Education is good…if you didn’t go to school, would you have met this kind of man?”
Folahan returned with my brothers, they did a good job with his hair. He confessed that only his barber in the United States knew how to cut his hair that good and it usually took over an hour but my brother did it in 15 minutes
“You would make a fortune at that speed in the U.S.” We stayed for about another hour and when we were leaving, Folahan gave my mum and my sister some money. He said my brothers didn’t let him pay for the haircut and he was going to get them for that.
My sister dropped us at the Motor Park and Folahan promised her we would come over when she delivered her baby.
I thanked Folahan for being so nice to my family
“They’ll be my family too…
I really love the way you guys relate with one another
You may have had it rough financially growing up but you guy had something we didn’t…love”
We got back to Abuja and resumed work…I stayed at Folahan’s place for about a week. I wanted to stay longer but Folahan begged me not to. He said he was trying really hard to keep off and staying together was not helping at all.
“Have you seen yourself?
I can’t wait to get clearance so I can have a taste of this yummy delicacy that’s driving me crazy”
“Ah! Bro Folahan…if your Pastor hears you” I replied jokingly
“What? He will know that I am human and it’s totally natural to find my girl sexually attractive”
Because of that we decided to take Deola’s offer and I moved in with her.
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