Its been three months now since I started dating Khalifa. After that Sunday, he left the next Wednesday because he has work to do back in Abuja.
I haven't seen him since he left but we face time every night and he calls me or text me during the day.
I'm traveling to Abuja today. I'm staying for the weekend. Then on Sunday I'll come back. I just want to spend time with my boo. It was his idea that I should come to Abuja and I think I like it. I'll see Salamat. I missed my baby so much.
I've packed my bag already. Khalifa already bought my plane ticket. He emailed me the info.
I called my Uber driver to come pick me. I sold my Car few months ago. I was going through some financial crisis and that seems to be the only option. So for now, I have to get used to it.
The driver called me and told me he was outside. I carried my bag and went outside to the car. I told the driver where I was going. After driving for almost 30 minutes, we finally arrived the Muritala Muhammed Airport. I payed the driver and went into the airport.
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After almost 25 minutes of flying, I arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport Abuja. I got out of the airport and took a cab to Salamat and Aazim's house. I'm staying over at their place. I texted Khalifa that I've arrived Abuja and i'm at Salamat's house. And he replied okay he would see me when he leaves work.
I just got to Salamat house, I came out of taxi, paid the driver and carried my suitcase. I went to the gate and knocked on it. The gate man answered but he's not familiar with me.
"Gud aptunum, who I dey find por here" he asked with his bad English after i told him I didn't understand the Hausa he was speaking to me
"Hi, is your boss at home" I asked
"Oga I don go am por work but Madam he dey am por house"
"Good, i'm a your madam's friend and i'm here to see her"
"Shey madam know say you I dey come fa" Actually salamat doesn't know i'm coming. I planned to suprise her
"No but don't worry about that she's my friend" he shook his head in disagreement
"I no pit allow you fa. I no no you fa. Make I go tell madam pirst."
"You know what let me call her” I brought out my phone from my bag and dialed Salamat's number. She picked on the third ring.
"Hey boo" she said
"Hi, babes where are you?" I asked
"My house. Why?"
"I'm outside you're gate and i'm having problems with your gateman"
"You mean outside my house? Here in Abuja?"
"Yes "
"Wait am coming ” she said and hung up.
I looked at the gateman and he was looking at me all along.
"Wetin,she talk fa” he asked
"She's coming "
I heard Salamat voice "Audu! Audu!!" She called and the gateman answered and opened the gate. Salamat came outside
"Its a big lie. Anu!. "She said when she saw me and hugged me. "Why didn't you inform me you were coming"
"I wanted to suprise you but it didn't go as plan because of your gateman" we turned to him and saw he was shining his dirty teeth at us. We both smiled
"Don't mind him, Aazim just employed him so he's not familiar with most people." She turned to him ”Audu this is my friend. You understand ” she told him.
"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
"No baby, its not that. I just felt like its somehow, we just started dating and it might look somehow for us to be sleeping together. Please understand me"
"Anu stop making excuses. Do you even hear yourself. You're my girlfriend. My woman and I don't care what it may look like. I want to spend quality time with you and i'm not talking about sex if that's what you're thinking . I just want to be with you"
This is our first meeting after 3month and also our first argument but come to think of it. There's nothing bad if i spend time with him. I also want to be with Khalifa but i'm being an fool for no reason. Maybe he's right. Maybe i'm just thinking about myself and not what he feels
"I'm sorry, I didn't think about that. My bag is still unpacked. So I just get it and we can leave" a smile plasteree on his face
"Com'ere" he said and I moved closer to him. He pulled me to his laps and looked at me. He interlock our lips and kissed me passionately. "Now I've officially welcomed you to Abuja" I giggled like a little baby.
"Let's go now before they think we're doing something nasty"
We both went back downstairs to the dinning room. Aazim and Salamat were talking. I carried my bag with me. We joined then for dinner after that we left. We got into Khalifa Venza and drove out of Aazim's compound.
Khalifa drove us into the city of Abuja. The streets light glowing. He looked at me and smiled before entwining our fingers and continued driving with the other hand.
He drove us to a part of Abuja that I've never been before. We later went into this cool quiet estate with a well-tarred road. The structure of the house looks similar with the same color. A Nigerian flag at the entrance of the gate. This place sure looks first class.
He drove into a beautiful house with large compound. He parked the car in the garage and got out he opened my door for me and carried my bag. I took in my surrounding. This house sure looks beautiful.
"You live here?" I asked. He was looking at me. Smiling
"Yes I live here. You like it?"
' Of course yes. This is beautiful. I love every bit of it.”
"Come let's go inside" he took my hands and we both went in. This house is beautiful , well arranged chairs in the living room. The house was painted white all through. At the far corner of the living room was the dining room. A door at the right side of the dinning room. I guess the kitchen.
"Do you live here alone" I asked him
"Of course yes. Who else do you think lives with me "
"I don't know. I thought maybe your Mom or your sibling. Just thought"
That was actually the main reason why I was hesitant at first
"Baby. I'm a grown man and I would surely need my privacy.I live alone and i'm happy to welcome you to my humble abode. Let's me show you where we'll be sleeping"
He led me through the stairs that was beside the dinning room. We went upstairs and went to the last room down the hallway. The room is bigger than my apartment in Lagos. A king size bed at the center of the room. A 3d tiles on the floor. A walk in closet and a bathroom.
Khalifa took the bag to the closet and came back to the room I was still checking out the room when I felt him wrap his hands around my waist and hugged me from the back. He began kissing on my neck and trailing kisses down my back. This was getting intense and I feel my self melting. I have to stop him before this goes out of hand
"Khalifa stop" I removed his hands from my waist and got away. I turned to him and saw him looking at me "i'm not ready for that now"
"I understand you. I'm sorry. I was just happy you're here with me. I miss you so much."
"I miss you too. "
"You can go in the bathroom to shower. I have to tell the security I have a guest. They can somehow be a pain in the ass" I said okay and he left the room. I went inside the closet and oh lawd. It is packed with clothes. I saw my bag and took out my nightie. I got out and went to the bathroom. I took a relaxing shower.
After I was done, I changed and came out of the room. Khalifa was not back yet. I was thirsty so I went into the kitchen to get water. I entered the kitchen and it was vast. White kitchen tiles pasted around the walls. A counter at the middle. A refrigerator and a deep freezer at the right side. I went into the fridge and saw a bottle of Eva water. I looked around for a cup and finally saw one in one of the shelves. I rinsed it and poured water before drinking
"Anu! Anu!" I heard Khalifa yell
"In the kitchen" I yelled back and he came in. I dropped the cup back to where it was
"How did you find the kitchen?" He asked
"I just guessed. Have you settled it with the securities"
"Yes I told them to allow you in anytime you come around. What were you doing here. You should've told me and I would've got it"
"I was thirsty so I drank water" I showed him the bottle of water I drank. He came to me and kissed me on my lips. "I love having you here. Let me go take a shower and then we can talk better. I'm not comfortable wearing this kaftan anymore "
"OK, I'll be in the living room watching Tv” we both went out if the room. He went upstairs while I stayed in the living room. I switched on the TV and watched one of my favorite channel Telemundo
Khalifa came back whileater dressed in his joggers and a black wife beater. We talked about things and later went upstairs to sleep. We cuddled together and slept off