IMPERFECTION (AN INTERCULTURAL LOVE STORY )

First visit

"Yes madam"

"Anu come let's go inside. Audu carry the bag" He tried to get the bag but I stopped him

"Don't worry, I'll carry it"

Salamat and I went in the house. We both sat on the couch as soon as we got in.

"Wow I still can't believe you're here" she said

"I came to spend the weekend. Khalifa suggested it. That's why and i'm staying at your place hope you don't mind"

Salamat eyed me and said "you're joking right. Of course you can stay as long as you like. Its nice to have you here. I would have someone to talk to not this one that I would be home alone. Gist plenty"

"I know but why are you staying home. I thought you would start working again"

"Aazim doesn't want me to work. And i'm sure he won't even let me work again since i'm pregnant" she said and I did my mouth in a 'o' shape. Eyes wide and shocked

"Its a lie. When did you find out" I asked

"Last week,we went to the doctor and it was so confirmed. We haven't told anybody. You're the only one that knows for now. "

I pulled her into a hug "i'm so happy for you guys. Now i'm gonna be a aunt.”

"I was about to start preparing for dinner before you arrived. Let's go into the kitchen" we stood up and went to the kitchen

We cooked jollof rice and chicken.we were done cooking, already arranging the dinning table when Khalifa and Aazim entered the house laughing. Both dressed in a kaftan since its Friday.

Salamat and I looked at each other when we saw them. They saw us and stopped on the spot. Aazim went to hug salamat while Khalifa came to me. He tried to hug me but I placed a hand in his chest

"Wait where did you guys meet?" I asked

"Outside. I saw him about to enter. He told me you were here" Aazim said

"Now can I get a hug" I smiled and he hugged me. He whispered in my ear "I missed you" and I blushed hard"

"Where's your bag, we're leaving" Khalifa said.

I didn't plan to stay at khalifa's. I mean he's my boyfriend but we just started dating and won't it look inappropriate. I thought he would come pick me and then we hang out then he drops me back. I don't know he wanted me to stay at his place.

"Uhn Can we talk for a sec" I told him and he looked at me somehow.  But later said okay. We went to the guestroom and I shut the door.

"Wassup" he sat on the bed waiting for me to talk. I stood in front if him nervous

"Why don't I stay here and you come pick me up and we go out" I said playing with my fingers

"What do you mean" he raised an eyebrow

"Uhm, I meant I should stay here for the weekend. You know sleep here"

"Anu, I asked you to come to Abuja so we can spend quality time together. I haven't seen you in three month and you're suggesting we stay far from each other. I miss you that's why I asked you to come not that you stay in our friends house" he wasn't shouting but he's evidently angry. I bit my lips