"By the way am Enoch... Enoch B Damtis. what about you, can I know your name please, if you don't mind?" He asked politely like a gentleman.
Derm, how am I going to say no to him, he's so sweet and handsome, his lips, I wish I can touch it, to know how it feels, and if possible kiss him to know how....
"Hello! madam commander, please did you hear me," his voice brought me out of my beautiful imagination.
"Yes... Yes.. I ... I did, am.. my name is Abigail.... Miss Abigail Nyimbo, you can call me Queen, Nana in our local language." Infact I didn't know what I was saying, I was just talking.
"Oh! okay, nice meeting you." he said and stretch out his hand for a shake.
"Same here." I said and took his hands in mine for a shake, but I wish I didn't do so.
What the? How can a man as manly as him, have such soft palm, now I wish I can see his skin, because his face alone was not enough, but unfortunately, the long sleeve uniform he was wearing wouldn't give me the chance to.
For God knows how long, I was still holding on to his hand, he said nothing but he kept looking at me with a face that say, "what's up with her, won't she let go of my hand?"
I kept looking at him from his face to his hands, which made it obviously to him that I have something to say so, he squeezed my hand by adding his other hand.
"Miss, is anything wrong, do you want to say something" he asked bringing me out of my daydreaming.
I took a deep breath to calm my rising heart but his sent was what filled my nose. Oh my gosh, he smell so good that, I couldn't figure out what exactly he smell like.
We stayed there for minutes looking at each other, not knowing the break was over and the others were already gone to the meeting place, leaving both of us with our partners. Gasper and Gideon.
Both approached us and we came back to our senses. "I'll call you," he said before turning to Gideon's direction as they made their way to the venue, giving Gasper way to come close to me.
I kept stealing glance at him from time to time through out the program, and our eyes will meet sometimes, and when ever it does, he'll smile at me, which made my face bern from blushing too much.
The day's program came to an end and we all depart from the venue. I started looking around to see if I can see him and maybe, just maybe he'll say goodbye to me, but I didn't see him anywhere. He's gone, without saying anything to me, not even good bye. Infact I was sad and disappointed.
Gasper looked for a car so we could go home. Since I was distracted, he had to come to me and take me to the cab. I know he had a lot to ask but he kept his cool, playing Mr gentleman.
I got home so late and weak, feeling nervous as well. "What if I don't see him again? No i will. we have two more days for the program." I tried to convince myself. I kicked off my shoes, removed my uniform and slammed on my bed with hope to see him the next day at the program at least.
I waked up to the annoying ringging of my cell phone the next day, I answered my phone still dozing off, but I jolt up from the bed as soon as I heard the voice at the other end. It was him, he called me.
"Hi beautiful, are you done dressing? I and my partner are on our way to the venue for today's program, hope I'll see you there," He asked with a calm and suiting voice which waked me up completely.
"Eerrm,.. I... I'll be done soon...am coming... you... you'll see me....there for sure" I stammered, not because I was still sleeping or shock in any way, but because I didn't know why he was ready so early, I checked my clock and realized it was passed 6am, that was when I got the shock.
"What! how come! why didn't I hear it? how can I..." I kept talking to himself forgetting someone was still on the line.
"Hay calm down, what happened, why are you getting angry? Did anything happen to you? Hope you're okay." I heard him say from the other side of the phone, with a frightened voice.
"Oh! sorry, I forgot you are still there, that wasn't for you, I have to go now, see you later bye." I said and ended the call before he could say anything else.
How can I answer him when he asked me what happened, how can I say I over slept and didn't even hear my alarm ring? I went out to take my shower, dress up in the same uniform and left for work in a hurry.
The program was a shot one on the second day because we had a long day awaiting us on the next day. this time we spoke for a while, but nothing personal, all about work and how we got into the work.
At the end of the program, I was thankful because this time, he looked for me and said goodbye, promising that I'll see him the next day, before he left with his friend and partner.
Gasper was like a body guard to me through out the program, he kept an eye on me as if he was asked or payed to do so. When Enoch and Gideon left, he approached me and asked; "Do you have a thing for him, I've been seeing how you look at him, and he's been looking at you the same way too"
"I... I don't, why do you ask? don't you think it's too early to say that? and by the way, am engaged remember? Stop thinking that way, it's not good for your health" I said in defense and also because I know what he feels about me.
"Okay if you say so, but I don't think I can wait for that day I'll see your guy, I mean your fiance, what's his name again." gasper asked, making my mood change all of a sadden.
"Edward... his name is Edward, and don't worry, you'll see him one day, I'll make sure it happens so no more questions about him." I said blatantly, not wanting him to say or ask anything else about the guy I don't want to talk about.
How will I answer him, how am I supposed to tell him that my so called fiance is nowhere to be found, that he left me here alone and went to the country's capital with another lady, my school mate, one that I called friend, how can I tell him it's been two years since I saw him?
Yes, Edward was indeed the name of my fiancee, working in a bank called fidelity as an accountant, and also sing with a group of his friends in a live band. I loved him so much but he, he doesn't have a heart, he lied to me and travel with my own friend, and I have no one to talk to about this, not even my family.
It's been two years since then and I keep calling and texting him but nothing. He kept rejecting my calls and left my messages unread. He sometimes even block my line, so I want get to him. But I've not given up on him yet, because if someone is leaving, it should be me and not him, I can't be heart broken.
I got home and decided to rest right after taking my bath and finding something to eat, but not without calling Edward for a dozen times before going to bed, which as usual, he didn't answer a single one, so I slept with hopes to see Enoch the next day.