09/03/2024
....she will not accept me. That's my problem Amina
Amina
( looking at John in suspicion) John what is the name of this girl?
John
I'm sorry but I can't tell you
Amina
Is she tall like me?
John
Yes
Amina
Slim and dark in complexion like me?
John
Yeah
Amina
Like eating cassava leaf and rice ?
John
Yes
Amina
John you are talking about me... ( John bow his head) ( Amina in emotion) what took you this long to say your heart to me, talk to me?
John
I was afraid of losing you
Amina
But you just lost me (( start crying) do you know how long I was waiting for you to say these sweet and beautiful words to me?... many times I tried to give you sign but you could not see.. that which you were afraid of just happened
John
I'm sorry for hiding my feelings this long but I truly love you
Amina
Am sorry John, it's too late , Alex just left my room before you came... he came to propose to me and I gave him a yes
John
What ( in tears) you can do this to me Amina, I loved you from day one and still love you
Amina
Am sorry but it too late, you can't have me.. Alex got bold enough to express his feelings while you kept yours all this while... sorry John next time go for what ever you want without delay
John
But it's you I love can't you understand
Amina
I do but there is nothing I can do John... please leave my room Alex will soon come back to take me out.
John slowly turn to go out with tears in his eyes leaving Amina crying as well.
What's your take on this short episode, do you think Amina and Alex will last after this type of conversation between John and Amina. Leave your comments. The story will continue from there.