*WHEN YOU WHERE THERE*
Episode 20
..... You know I work in the mission house,
Felix asked Mona who nodded, listening.
After my wife's burial, they told me that they are sending me to Ukraine for mission work.
Felix said and paused, expecting to see a reaction from Mona.
OK??
Mona said, listening.
I'll be leaving next weekend to prepare for the journey.
Felix said and stopped.
Next weekend??
Mona screamed but quickly calm down.
Oh, OK,
Mona said quietly.
Mona I know our meeting was brief, but each moment spent with you, are memories I won't trade for the world.
Felix said softly to Mona who was still quiet.
Mona are you OK.??
Felix asked her, bending his head to see her bowed face.
Mona was already in tears.
No no no no no,
Please Mona stop!
Felix begged.
Don't go please,
Mona said softly with her head still bowed.
Remember I told you you are the only family I have now?
Mona said, raising her tearful eyes up.
I know I can't stand your way with God and I don't want to, but please stay here in Nigeria and do mission work where I can access you.
Mona continued.
I know am selfish but there are a lot of lands to conquer here in the country.
Do you have to go??
Mona said in tears, looking straight Into Felix's eyes.
Felix was silent.
It has been his long desire to tour foreign ground, but right now, he's not sure if this opportunity was an answered prayer.
Mona,
If I have my way, I wouldn't leave your side because I don't want you out of my sight....
Then tell them you want to remain in Nigeria.
Mona interrupted.
This isn't about me or what I want.
Felix said firmly.
Oh!
True,
Mona said and got up, walking to the sitting room.
Mona am sorry,
Felix said, following her.
You don't have to be, its not your fault.
Mona said and sat on the coach, cleaning her tears.
There's one more thing I need to tell you Mona,
Felix said, and sat facing her.
Mona looked at him in silent.
Mona, I know we've known each other for just a short while now, but that's really all it takes to know someone.
Felix said and paused.
His heart was beating fast and he was not sure what Mona's reaction would be.
Mona sat starring.
She have no idea what is about to hit her.
Felix gentle took her both hands and locked them in his.
... I know I just lost my wife, and...
And....
Felix stammered.
OK, Mona,
I actually rehearsed this thing but it's not even flowing.
Felix said and giggled.
Am not so good with words Mona,
So please help me make this easy.
Felix said shaking and almost in tears.
Now Mona is in suspense.
She still didn't say a word and this made Felix even more nervous.
Felix adjusted, and cleared his throat.
He gently put his left kneel on the floor and held her hands even tight as though he don't want her to escape.
You know,
My younger brother told me:
Whatever and whoever makes you happy, stick to it.
Mona you do!
Beyond happiness, you give me joy and
I have no regret of all that happened to me because I met you.
Felix breath down and said.
Mona,
Spend the rest of your life with me,
I wanna spend mine loving and nurturing you.
Marry me Mona.
Felix dropped the bomb and paused.
Mona was calm.
Felix,
Mona called softly.
Why?
Do you feel pity for me??
You wanna console me with a marriage proposal??
Mona asked softly, even though she was sure Felix meant all he said.
No Mona,
And you know it,
Felix responded.
This is coming straight from my soul.
Felix said still on his kneel.
I love you,
I can't explain how but I feel heaven just hearing your voice.
Each moment spent with you, where the best moments of my life.
I love you to my soul and heart.
Its something i can't explain, Felix stammered.
Please don't force me to.
Felix pleaded.
Mona could hear his heart pounding.
I have to go now.
Mona said with shiver from her voice.
She quietly remove her hands from Felix's grip and stood up, leaving Felix on his knee.
Felix got up and sat on the coach with his head bowed and his fingers knitted Into each other
Mona walked to the door.
Felix, please keep in touch.
Mona said and left.
.....To be continued.
Episode 20
..... You know I work in the mission house,
Felix asked Mona who nodded, listening.
After my wife's burial, they told me that they are sending me to Ukraine for mission work.
Felix said and paused, expecting to see a reaction from Mona.
OK??
Mona said, listening.
I'll be leaving next weekend to prepare for the journey.
Felix said and stopped.
Next weekend??
Mona screamed but quickly calm down.
Oh, OK,
Mona said quietly.
Mona I know our meeting was brief, but each moment spent with you, are memories I won't trade for the world.
Felix said softly to Mona who was still quiet.
Mona are you OK.??
Felix asked her, bending his head to see her bowed face.
Mona was already in tears.
No no no no no,
Please Mona stop!
Felix begged.
Don't go please,
Mona said softly with her head still bowed.
Remember I told you you are the only family I have now?
Mona said, raising her tearful eyes up.
I know I can't stand your way with God and I don't want to, but please stay here in Nigeria and do mission work where I can access you.
Mona continued.
I know am selfish but there are a lot of lands to conquer here in the country.
Do you have to go??
Mona said in tears, looking straight Into Felix's eyes.
Felix was silent.
It has been his long desire to tour foreign ground, but right now, he's not sure if this opportunity was an answered prayer.
Mona,
If I have my way, I wouldn't leave your side because I don't want you out of my sight....
Then tell them you want to remain in Nigeria.
Mona interrupted.
This isn't about me or what I want.
Felix said firmly.
Oh!
True,
Mona said and got up, walking to the sitting room.
Mona am sorry,
Felix said, following her.
You don't have to be, its not your fault.
Mona said and sat on the coach, cleaning her tears.
There's one more thing I need to tell you Mona,
Felix said, and sat facing her.
Mona looked at him in silent.
Mona, I know we've known each other for just a short while now, but that's really all it takes to know someone.
Felix said and paused.
His heart was beating fast and he was not sure what Mona's reaction would be.
Mona sat starring.
She have no idea what is about to hit her.
Felix gentle took her both hands and locked them in his.
... I know I just lost my wife, and...
And....
Felix stammered.
OK, Mona,
I actually rehearsed this thing but it's not even flowing.
Felix said and giggled.
Am not so good with words Mona,
So please help me make this easy.
Felix said shaking and almost in tears.
Now Mona is in suspense.
She still didn't say a word and this made Felix even more nervous.
Felix adjusted, and cleared his throat.
He gently put his left kneel on the floor and held her hands even tight as though he don't want her to escape.
You know,
My younger brother told me:
Whatever and whoever makes you happy, stick to it.
Mona you do!
Beyond happiness, you give me joy and
I have no regret of all that happened to me because I met you.
Felix breath down and said.
Mona,
Spend the rest of your life with me,
I wanna spend mine loving and nurturing you.
Marry me Mona.
Felix dropped the bomb and paused.
Mona was calm.
Felix,
Mona called softly.
Why?
Do you feel pity for me??
You wanna console me with a marriage proposal??
Mona asked softly, even though she was sure Felix meant all he said.
No Mona,
And you know it,
Felix responded.
This is coming straight from my soul.
Felix said still on his kneel.
I love you,
I can't explain how but I feel heaven just hearing your voice.
Each moment spent with you, where the best moments of my life.
I love you to my soul and heart.
Its something i can't explain, Felix stammered.
Please don't force me to.
Felix pleaded.
Mona could hear his heart pounding.
I have to go now.
Mona said with shiver from her voice.
She quietly remove her hands from Felix's grip and stood up, leaving Felix on his knee.
Felix got up and sat on the coach with his head bowed and his fingers knitted Into each other
Mona walked to the door.
Felix, please keep in touch.
Mona said and left.
.....To be continued.
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