I DO ( THE WEDDING ) Episode 3
Well am not alone Nike began to respond when Henry came in, he took his seat close to Nike apologized for keeping her waiting, just as he settled he noticed the young man standing there, just then the young man stretched his hand toward him for a handshake “am Olakunle Thompson” you can call me Kunle for short
He shook his hand “Henry Mbakwe”
Am sorry for disturbing your lady he apologized, she’s very beautiful I must confess; you are a lucky chap.
Deep down he wished that it was for real that Nike was his but he knew better than that, on several occasions he had told her jokingly and she had never taken any of them lightly, it always ended up putting a strain on their friendship. Now, he only prayed that the right guy would come along, someone that would truly love her and treat like the queen she was, he was tired of seeing Nike been heartbroken it cause him so much pain and felt helpless when there was nothing he could do to help her.
Thank you he responded; but she’s my sister from another mother.
Really! Kunle exclaimed, feeling relief wash over him; it is a pleasure to meet you Nike, he said lifting her hand to his lips; he was about returning to his table when Henry invited him to join them on the table if he did not mind. With a broad grin on his face he turned to her direction “it would be a
pleasure” he said.
You would think that the three of them had known themselves all their lives, they really enjoyed each other’s company, Kunle was a banker but with the way he spoke he had bigger dreams, their conversation went on for a long time before they knew it the night had been far spent.
Mr. Kunle it is time I took this beautiful lady back home before her mum comes calling
Stop it already Henry she knows that I am in good hands; I sent her a text already.
Are you for real? Kunle asked
No just kidding Henry replied; but we must take our leave now
“Thank you guys for making my evening, I really wish we can do this again” Kunle said
We had plans of going to the cinemas tonight but I guess we already missed the movie we wanted to see so we are rescheduling the movie for tomorrow, if are free you can join us at the Movie zone cinema.
Wow! Kunle exclaimed I will be thrilled to join you guys and I can’t wait to see her beautiful face again.
It is a date then 6pm Movie zone cinema
I won’t miss it for anything in the world; they exchanged complimentary cards and he was surprised as he looked at Nike’s card;
CFO of Chevyco? He exclaimed
How? Nike asked
I know people who would give almost anything to work at Chevyco, this is impressive, I feel very intimidated right now.
Oh please stop, Nike cut him off; it could be anybody stop making it sound like a big deal
Henry sensed that Nikky as he fondly called her was getting uncomfortable with the subject he knew she hated people seeing her job at chevyco as special, he changed it immediately; so Mr. Kunle we look forward to see you tomorrow, he helped her get to her feet and they headed for the door.
Kunle stared at the door where they had gone out from
“she’s such a beauty and well-mannered… oh my my” he thought to himself"
Nike still couldn’t stop thinking of how good looking Kunle was, he had a boyish look, he spoke very intelligently she wanted their discussion to continue, she was almost sorry when Henry declared that it was time to go; as if he read her thought he invited him to join them again tomorrow, he was just a genius; he knew her so well that she did not have to speak out before he knew what was on her mind, he…. Henry's question interrupted her thought
You like him don’t you?
Henry was not really asking a question; she knew better than to lie to him
He is such a nice guy and ambitious too, I think I like him
I know you do and that was why I asked him to join us tomorrow
She was smiling now, thank you Henry
For what?
For being such a good friend and always thinking about me
Nikky I have told you severally that you are special and nothing will give me greater joy than seeing end up with a good man that will cherish you because that is what you deserve.
She was so touched with the sincerity with which he said it, she wished that Kunle would possess a little of Henry’s attributes. As they drove in silence Nike’s thought went back to where she stopped, she remembered how embarrassed she was when Kunle caught her looking in his direction, this made her smile now and Henry noticed it.
Nikky can you do me a favor?
Of course;
Promise me that you will take things slowly this time.
Nike was not sure she could promise him, not with the way she was already feeling like a high school girl but when she saw the look on his face she knew he meant every word.
I promise.
Listen to me, you have been alone long enough and you will do fine still, do not throw yourself at Kunle I beg you. He has always tried to warn her that giving a man a whole of you was not a guarantee that he would stay forever, but somehow she has kept missing the point and always ended up as the victim.
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