As days passed by, I was gradually forgetting what happened between Eric and me. But in all sincerity, Eric kept giving me reasons never to view the whole scenario from a negative angle. Tell me how someone would be gifting me almost every week, and I'll forget what happened between us. I won't say that I'm naive, but I guess my first mistake was never rejecting any of his gifts. But, If I'm, to be frank, he has given me enough reasons to prove that his love for me is genuine.
"Eric, I want you to hold my hand. How I wish you know how it feels to be held by someone you love…"
"That's not and will never be a problem. Is it not this hand of yours that's already in my arm? If you don't mind, can I cross my left hand around your waist?"
Eric asked as we were walking out of their estate. We were all well-dressed in jean trouble and t-shirt of different designs, and each one in his Snickers.
I couldn't hide the smile that parted my lips and exposed my dentition.
"… Must you take permission before you do what is necessary? How I wish you'd done so earlier than now" While responding to him, I drew myself closer to him as he wound his left hand around my waist.
"You won't kill me, Eric. I can't feel better than this" I told him while looking straight at his eyeballs.
"Anything for my babe, that's what I'll do…
While replying to me, I noticed that he was about to kiss me while we were almost at the estate gate. I had to use my y right finger to shut his lips.
Remember we're outside the house…
I whispered to him in a lovely tone since I was shy to be kissed in an open area
Haha, You eh! But you started it…?
He asked stylishly.
Yes, I did but not… In the public
I couldn't complete my sentence since we were already with the estate security officers.
As we passed the estate gate, I realized that the security officers were staring at us. That's when I began to feel ashamed. It was just as though they replayed to me all that we did while coming out of the estate. Though I still enjoyed and moment and still enjoyed his hand that is right around my waist. I stylishly tried to give him some inched gap, but he turned it into play. He allowed me to shift some inches away from him while he was still holding my hand. Then he stylishly drew himself closer to me while our hands were wide and gave me an amazing hug.
I busted into laughter
"Kai! Eric you're naughty!"
"That's who you made me be. When you get to Rome, behave like Romans…
He replied in a friendly manner and I couldn't resist the feeling. It was magical the way I hugged him back.
All of a sudden, it was like I began to hear my name from afar. I was shocked to jump up and behold I was in bed at my mum's house. My mum was standing right before me reminding me that it was time for us to go to the market, but I was dumbfounded to recall that everything I experienced a few seconds ago was a dream.
Not minding my mood currently, I overheard my mum saying to me…
"Rose, it's time to prepare for today's business. Remember, I will be going to buy goods"
Even though I was absent-minded, her voice was loud enough to bring back my attention.
"Rose, why are you so quiet this morning? You're yet to say a word to me since I woke you up".
"Good morning mummy" I couldn't just allow her to finish her words before I intruded with the greeting since I don't want her to read meaning into my feelings that early morning
"I'm yet to understand the secret behind your mood swings this morning. I just wish to wake you up. It's time to start the daily business" She concluded her words and left the room.
That was just like a relief to me since I was left alone. At one point, while recalling what I dreamt of, I noticed that there was a remarkable smirk on my face. I can't really tell what caused the smirk, but despite the pain, I felt the day I visited Eric, he's given me more reasons to give him space in my heart and also to love him as well.
In other, to hide my feelings from mummy, I got up from bed and started preparing for the day's activities. Though as the woman I know, I guess she already read some meanings into it. But currently, I had to play along. At one point, I noticed that I was too sluggish in what I was doing while I was contemplating my dream. Truly, the only day I hated Eric to the core was the day I lost my virginity to his selfish desire. But apart from that day, I never loved him less.
"Rose, the shop key is on the table. I can't wait for you anymore. I suppose to meet with others so that I won't go alone. Remember to take my food while going to the market. And when you're done sleeping and dreaming, remember to open my shop on time…"
I overheard my mother saying, while the "ko" sound I heard from the background made me believe that she was walking out of the building. At first, I was disconcerted by the way mummy used to understand any move I make. From her words, despite all I did to cover up, she still understood that something was going on in my head.
"Hope you heard what I just said….?"
She said with a thicker voice. The ditty was too high for me.
"I've heard you, ma. I will be there soonest?"
I couldn't believe I made that response, since I was still thinking of her previous response.
"Better for you."
Ha! This woman must be serious today. Why is she sounding like this?
I whispered to myself while already coming out of the bathroom.