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Mofe had been quiet for most of the ride back home from his aunt's place. Ezinne had fallen asleep in the passenger seat beside him while he drove.
He had just arrived and parked inside her compound but didn't want to disturb her peaceful sleep.

He was content just watching her as she slept.

She had been something else that evening at his aunt's place. She had just jumped in, assisting him as he had gotten his aunt to take her drugs. Helping his aunt sit up and setting the pillows behind her back and asking if she was comfortable.

The two had taken an instant liking to each other, both making fun of him as Ezinne had browsed through the old album of family photos.

They’d all had a modest dinner of rice, stew and fish which he had prepared while warning her to stay out of the kitchen and not bring her bad kitchen omen along with her.

She had bonded with his aunt listening and asking questions about him growing up, his aunt had not been stingy with information, especially the embarrassing stories.

His aunt hadn't needed to be told that he had deep feelings for Ezinne. He knew she could see it written all over him.

Eric had made himself scarce after his arrival with Ezinne. Eric clearly disapproved of him being with her and Mofe wasn't exactly sure what his problem was. He wasn't even giving her a chance or trying to know her more.

Anyway, what Eric thought wasn't his problem. He was in a happy place at the moment and that was all that mattered.

Ezinne stirred and he called her softly. “Zinnie, we are home.”

“Hmm” she opened her eyes, “home?”

“Yeah.” He replied. “Your house.”

“Okay.” She said stretching languidly and yawning. “What's the time now?”

“Past ten pm….sorry I kept you out so late.”

She shook her head, smiling, “Oh please, I had fun. Your aunt is an awesome woman….. Did you tell her about us before today?”

He shook his head. “Nope. She is quite perceptive.”

“I like her, she was so welcoming and so forthcoming with your childhood stories.”

He laughed reaching out his hand to lightly caress her cheek.“You were also wonderful.”

Ezinne was smiling, looking at him like he was everything to her and he almost did not believe she was his.

She suddenly frowned slightly as if remembering something, “she said something about you saving up for a trip, are you travelling somewhere?”

Mofe's smile dimmed. He hadn't told her of his scholarship in the United states.

Her bright features dimmed also, from his reaction she could tell something wasn't right. “What is it Mofe?”

He wasn't sure where to start, he had been postponing telling her because he felt the time hadn't been right. Now he had to say something and the timing was still far from perfect at the moment.

“I….got accepted into Caltech for a two year M.Sc program... full scholarship and everything… I just have to get myself over there and that's what I'm saving up for.” he told her and her eyes widened in surprise.

She was quiet for about three seconds before sitting forward, asking, “What? H...how come? We haven't even graduated and you have already been accepted into a Masters programme in the United States? How in the world did that happen? Into Caltech for that matter?”

He could see this piece of news wasn't going down well with her. He felt guilty for keeping it from her all this while, he couldn't look at her hurt and accusing eyes anymore so he turned away.

“I err… I got my transcripts from school sometime back and sent them to some schools along with some personal projects I had been working on …… the modified designs for the supercomputer and some other security software and technology I had been working on….. They replied liking my ideas, asked me to take some exams, I did and passed and they offered me a full scholarship provided I work as a research assistant.” He said knowing this wasn't what she wanted to hear but he wasn't sure what else to say at the moment.


When are you supposed to leave?” She asked quietly now looking away rom him.

“In two months…. I plan to leave after graduation.” He replied.

“Two months!” She screeched, appalled. Turning to him, she asked, “and you never thought to tell me? You never cared to tell me you were leaving for two years in two months time?”

This was getting worse by the second. He wasn't sure how or where to start explaining. “I've been waiting for the perfect time to tell…..”

“Oh save me that bull shit excuse MJ! You intentionally kept it away from me, probably because you planned on just up and disappearing!”

“What are you talking about, I would never….I didn't
plan on….”

“Yes, you did! This thing between us is only temporary… you lied to me, you are only with me till you leave and stupid me… I allowed myself to fall for your charms!”

“No,it isn't! Ezinne please calm down and listen to what I have to say….” he tried pleading with her but she was having none of it. She was angry, and the look of distrust and disappointment on her face broke him.

“ I am not listening to any rubbish you have to tell me! Give me my car keys!” She ordered opening her palm to him.

“Ezinne please just give me a chance to ….”

“Keys!” She barked and he handed them over with a resigned sigh. He needed to give her time to cool off, she wouldn't be listening to any explanations tonight.

She got out of the car, slamming the door closed, leaving him alone in the car.

He got down, watching her retreating silhouette in the dark. He really shouldn't have kept it from her for this long, but he'd had no plan.

How was he supposed to ask her to wait for him for two years? Maybe more if he decided to study further. He could wait for her till the end of time but he didn't want to place such a burden on her.

He sighed again, he didn't like this sinking feeling presently within him. He didn't like being at odds with her. He sure as hell didn't like her so unhappy with him and he felt even worse knowing he had been the cause.

Closing the car door, he decided to go home as nothing more was happening that night. He would have to give her time and hope she came around soon.
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