I stood by the window, my finger rubbing through the window glass, Tobi and I had spent three years together, i remembered the mail I had sent, I resigned from Sheffield in Canada and relocated back to Nigeria, because tobi had said his work paid enough to take care of both of us and he didn't want a long distance marriage, so i had to move back to Nigeria.
Three years ago, I was been full of hope and excitement. Tobi and I had just celebrated our first wedding anniversary. It was a time of laughter, shared dreams, and endless possibilities. The love was fresh and vibrant, and we had big plans for the future. We spent countless evenings talking about our dreams, our future children, and the adventures we would embark on together. I loved every moment of it, Tobi always came home at 7pm everyday so we could watch our favorite Tv shows.
I remembered our first apartment, I chose it before the wedding, Tobi called it "simi special" because it had me written all over it, it was a four bedroom terrace in wuye abuja, Tobi had let me choose where we wanted to live in Nigeria and I chose Abuja, I just loved the serenity Abuja brought to me, I and tobi styled every corner in our home, every item had its own story, it was warm and cozy and I remembered every corner, I remember the little puppy Tobi came home with on our first anniversary, our little furry ball, Tobi didn't want kids yet because he said "kids are draining" and I was the opposite I wanted kids, atleast two before I was 30.
I missed my Job, but I never had to bother about funds, because Tobi had an account just for all I needed, it was a fully funded account, Tobi and I took trips during our first year together, we visited the maldives, Paris, and Morocco, those were my favorite countries and tobi ensured I visited them all.
During our second year, Tobi had promised us a trip to Zanzibar, it was a famous tourist destination and it was a trip I and Simbi wanted to go on, ever since Simbi gave birth she had not been on a trip and I just thought of planning a group trip for us to go on. Tobi had agreed.
I was so excited because Simbi and I would get to bond again, and ever since my wedding I had not seen my best friend. Two weeks to the wedding I decided to declutter some of our stuff in the closet, I wanted to give them out just so I could make way for new ones, I started with mine then moved on to Tobi's, I found an old jacket, I always made fun of it to tobi, I called it the mosaic jacket, because he had it years before I met him, I brought out the leather jacket, it had so many pockets as touched through it something felt heavy inside it, I found a phone, " why did tobi leave this here" I said In a confused tone.
I picked it up and charged it, I was a Samsung phone, It came on almost immediately, the phone screen was a little child, a girl, she was the cutest thing ever, it looked like Tobi's niece but anyways, I turned it off and dropped it back.
Tobi came home early, and I wanted to tell him about the phone screen but I forgot, all I thought about was the trip I was going to make in a few days time. Tobi and I made dinner and proceeded to bed. My mind kept remembering the little girl for some reason I couldn't wait to make a baby with Tobi, I knew he'll make the best father.
The trip to Zanzibar with our friends was the epitome of a perfect escape. We had planned the getaway for months, each detail perfectly curated to ensure an unforgettable experience. Along with us, Kemi, a vibrant and adventurous spirit; Emeka, with his infectious laugh; and Aisha, the thoughtful planner of the group. The trip to Zanzibar with our friends was the epitome of a perfect escape.
As the plane descended over Zanzibar, I fell in love, at the sight of the island's pristine beaches and turquoise waters stretching out beneath us. The warm, salty breeze greeted us as we stepped off the plane, instantly easing our spirits. We were carried away to our beachfront villa, a beautiful oasis surrounded by the beautiful gardens and coconut palms swaying in the wind.
Simbi and I looked at each other smiling "we made the right choice" I held Tobi's hand firmly smiling " I love you baby" I said as I planted a kiss on his forehead.
In the afternoon, we visited a spice farm, where we learned about the island's history as the "Spice Island." We tasted and smelled a variety of spices cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg each with a rich and aromatic history. Kemi and I couldn't resist buying some to bring home, dreaming of recreating the flavors of Zanzibar in her own kitchen.
In the evening, we gathered for a private dinner on the beach. The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the ocean. Tobi, ever the romantic, had arranged for a local band to play, and as the night grew darker, we danced barefoot in the sand, with our laughter mingling with the sound of the music and the waves.
Zanzibar was one for the books, we ate and played all we liked , the evenings were the best part , we took turns to carry Bella, simbi's daughter, she was the cutest, and the calmest baby girl, we visited so many tourists attractions and we promised we'll be back here soon.
Tobi had given me the best second year gift and I was beyond proud of the man I had, though for some reason, I could not get my mind of the girl and the old phone I found. I had asked Tobi if he had a niece who was a little baby girl, but said he didn't so was she and why was tobi keeping an unused phone in his possession?