“Let’s run away” he heard the little boy say as they both held each others handHe looked back and saw his mother walking into the passage“What are you both trying to do?” Run away?” She asked angrily as she rushed towards them and pulled him away from the boy.“Julius!” He screamed as she dragged him along the passage“Eden!” He screamed back as he tried to run after them“Eden, wake up” he heard a voice in his head as he struggled to wake up from his sleep. A heavy slap landed on his cheek and he woke up and began to breathe heavily as he looked around the room.He saw her face in the dim room and his nerves relaxed as he laid back on the bed and placed his head on the pillow.“I'm sorry, you were hallucinating again” she apologized as she held his palms tenderlyHe exhaled and shut his eyes for a moment. His whole body ached and he let out a groan as he felt the acrid pain from the wound in his tummy which had been bandaged.“Sorry, you need to relax” she said as she held his arms
The car stopped in front of the old four storey building. He looked out of the car window and he could see how serene the neighborhood looked that night.It was cold and the street was empty. Only the barking of dogs could be heard from a distance. She looked at his face and she could see anxiety written all over him."Are you sure you wanna do this?" She asked and he kept silent as he continued to look out of the window"What if Tracy was right, anyway?" He asked and she sighed"Tracy can't be right. He is ready to see you, his response says it all" she said"What was his response?" He asked as he looked at her face"He texted back and said,"Noted" but I think he is eager to see you too, else he wouldn't have agreed to come," she said and he nodded."You know, he could have turned you into the hands of the police if he didn't care about the friendship you once shared. I guess he didn't let them know of his encounter with you" she said and he sighed"You're right," he said"Come on, s
As he walked into the room, he saw her sitting up on the bed. She stood up and walked towards him as he shut the door. She held his arms and followed him to the bed.He sat on the bed and let out a slight groan as he felt pains in his abdomen"Should I switch on the lights?" She asked and he shook his head."You shouldn't have gone out," she said as she sat beside him"I really needed to see him" he said as he took off his shoes"Should I get your medicines?" She asked and he nodded.She walked to the shelf to get his drugs and then she returned with a glass of water. She sat beside him and watched him swallow the tablets. He sighed and removed his hoodie.She looked at his wound and he looked at her face."Did you get something to eat?" He asked and she smiled"Yeah, I ate like a bull," she said and they both laughed. "Lucia was here this evening" she said "Oh, really?" He asked"Yeah, and I was able to call my dad too. I told him I'm fine and he wanted me to come home immediately" s
She pushed him into the room and planted a hot kiss on his lips. He wrapped his arms on her waist and responded to the kiss immediately."I've missed you so much" she said amidst pants as she broke from the kissWithout a word, he lifted her from the floor and took her to the bed.The next morning, he woke up and found her on his side with the duvet covering their bodies. He sighed as he recalled the steamy night they both had. She rolled to his body and placed her hand across his chest."It's morning already and you should be getting ready for lectures" he said and she chuckled silently."I want to stay here all day," she said as she opened her eyes and wrapped her hair in a bunHe smiled and rubbed his palm on his face."I've missed you so much, Eden," she said as she planted a quick kiss on his lips"How about your boyfriend or should I say, boyfriends?" He asked and she slapped his chest slightly."What have you been hearing about me?" She asked with a slight frown"Nothing," he sa
He stood in front of the coffee shop watching the few people moving to and fro in front of the entrance door. It was dark and the whole place was lit up with streetlights and different lights from the few shops and tall buildings around."Eden, over here" he heard a voice behind him.He turned and a smile appeared on his face as he saw Julius standing behind him, dressed in a black long jacket. "I'm sorry for taking so long, there was much work at the office today" he said as Eden walked towards him"I haven't waited for so long," Eden said and they both smiled"Can we sit in the car please?" Julius asked and he nodded.They walked to his car which was parked at the roadside and they both entered the car. He brought out a cup of chocolate raspberry parfait and handed one to him."I don't have time to cook, so I settle with junks sometimes before going home," he said and Eden laughed."Maybe it's time you get a woman" he said with a smile as he watched him eating a burger"Seriously, b
She looked at the door which was creaking and she smiled as she saw Lucia walking into the room, dressed in blue jeans trousers and black blouse."Babe," she called with excitement as she walked to the bed and dropped the white shopping bag she was holding."I've missed you so much," Jessica cried as they both hugged."Gosh, you're growing fat in your room. This isn't good for you," Lucia said as she looked at Jessica's cheeks which were turning robust."Seriously" she said with a smile as she raised her arms up."I got you chocolates and your cococrunch" she said as she brought out the items from the bag."Oh thanks," Jessica said with excitement as she tore the packet of cococrunch."Reminds you of your boyfriend right?" Lucia asked as she laid on the bed"Yes, I've missed him so much. Please, I need to call him right away. Can I use your phone?" She asked at once"Your dad had me drop my phone with him before coming into the room. Those were the rules he gave me in seeing you" Lucia
PRESENT"You can keep it if you want," he said as he removed the wristwatch"But you said it was a gift, and you shouldn't give out what someone else gifted you" she said"No, it will bring you back to me just like he said" he said and they both laughed"And you believed that?" She asked and he smiled"You're a good man Eden," she said as she looked into his eyes.He smiled and stood up as he gave her the wristwatch."I will need to start going now" he said"Why? So soon?" She asked as she stood up too"Yeah, you want your father to come get me?" He asked"No, but.. Eden, I want you to stay" she cried and he sighed and walked back to her.He wrapped her in his arms and she held him tightly."I love you," she whispered and he kept silent. He recalled how Rosa had whispered those words over to him before her death. He squeezed her body in his arms and they both stayed that way for a moment.He looked into her eyes and removed the strand of hair from her face. She smiled as he planted a s
The smell of barbecues and roasted beef filled the air as laughter and slow music was heard coming out from the surrounding.It was a beautiful afternoon at the lodge. At the back of the lodge out there in the field, a large table covered with white cloth could be seen, filled with fruits, desserts, and all sorts of beverages.Eden and Julius could be seen at the barbecues stand, roasting barbecues while discussing and laughing over a few things.“Do you think she will come?” Julius asked anxiously“Trust me, she will” he assured“What are the boys up to this time around?” Tracy and Jessica asked as they walked out through the backdoor,holding food bowls in their hands.“Up to something” Julius said and the girls laughed“Where is Jonathan?” Eden asked Tracy who was walking over to the table“I guess he is having a hard time using the stereo” she said“That stereo been out of use for a long time now. I will go help him out when i’m done” he saidAs they were still speaking, they heard