Lekki Sisi - S01 E64

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Lekki Sisi - S01 E64

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 64

I stood there, pondering over Mimi’s words.

Lord, please teach me how to rest. Help me please.

Patrick came to Mimi’s house that weekend. We had just finished our morning devotion and bro Femi was narrating how his visit to his father had gone and how stubborn he was by rejecting Christ. The knock took us by surprise. What could anyone be looking for so early on a Saturday morning.

‘Patrick, who chased you down here? It’s not even 8a.m yet. Is everything alright?’ Bro Femi said, as he let Patrick in. My heart pounded in my chest. Patrick wore a serious expression on his face. I turned my eyes away when he glanced my way.

‘Good morning sir. I’m sorry to show up unannounced. I came to see Tinuke.’

I avoided Patrick’s eyes and fixed my attention on Mimi’s husband. He looked at Patrick and then at me.

‘Why are you staring at me. Patrick came to see you and you are looking at me as if you’ve never seen me before.’ Bro Femi said.

When I still would not look at Patrick, he stood up. ‘Two of you, just go and settle your issues. I’m going to my room.’

Mimi tapped me after her husband disappeared into the room. ‘Go and get dressed.’

I went in to take my bath. I must confess, seeing Patrick made my heart jump for joy. It was as if something leaped out of my stomach at the sight of him.

Patrick didn’t say anything as we left the house but when we got into the car, he pinched me and I couldn’t hold back the laughter. He kept pinching me even when I told him to stop. After I pinched him hard and threatened to bite him, he stopped and made a face at me. We hugged. He pinched me again before starting the car. He was upset that I’d not picked his call since he sent that message and I was uncomfortable with his declaration of love but at that moment, all we thought of was how much we’ve missed each other.

‘Tinuke, I’m sorry I sent such a heavy message via text.’ Patrick said as we settled on one of the slabs in Tara Gardens.

‘Everything I said in that message is true. I want to spend the rest of my life with you.’

‘But Patrick, why? You know my history, you know everything about me. Why will you choose me?’

‘Because I love you.’

‘I still don’t understand.’

‘Do you have feelings for me? I mean, do you feel the same way I feel for you?’

I sighed. ‘Patrick, I-’

‘No explanations. Just answer my question.’

‘Yes. I do. But I’m afraid.’

‘You are afraid of me?’

‘Patrick please can we talk about something else.’

‘No, we talk about this now. If we are going to have a beautiful family, we must learn never to sweep any issue under the carpet. Communication is how we’ll roll in this relationship.’

I rolled my eyes. ‘I’ve not accepted your proposal, have I?’

‘Tinuke, why are you afraid?’

‘I’m scared you will change to something horrible. I know you are a good person. I just don’t know how to process a beautiful future with a man. I feel like men will shed love and affection for cruelty once they get what they want.’

‘Ranti has really messed with your mind.’

‘Patrick, I’m sorry.’

He reached for my hand across the table.

‘Talk to God about my proposal. He is your father. I’ll respect whatever response you give to me. if you want me to give you breathing space to figure this out, I’ll be glad to do so.’

‘Thank you Patrick. You are so different. We are still friends right?’

He smiled. ‘Definitely.’