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HenryDion: It's a true life story although the names and locations were changed.

[ Chapter 1 "Lost But Found" )

The tragedy of life is what mortal men cannot comprehend. Every story has one thing in common, it has an end. But mine is not an ordinary story, it has a beginning but it doesn't have an end. It can only end(comma) when tears stop flowing from the eyes.(Putting human there is not necessary) It can only end when the world ends. It can only end when infinity comes to its peak. It can only end when men give the full definition of LOVE. "Love is the throne of the universe" i was once told by a love doctor "It's the only entity not controlled by time nor tossed my the sun,() love is the fabric of the world". I have believed all that, i have open(ed) my heart to love and i believe(ed) it to be something beautiful until the unexpected struck.
I graduated from a renowned university (University of Nigeria Nsuka) in Nigeria with a second class upper in Economies(Economics) and the celebration of my success is what i can not forget in a hurry as my dad took me to A quite(quiet) and peaceful garden in town to celebrate my success with a few family members and friends. with a bright future ahead of me. (Comma not fullstop) I served in one of the tropical parts of Nigeria in Kogi state where i gained alot of artistic and craft skills as they were well endowed in their hands. It was during my service that i met Jack, my old school friend when i was coming back from exploration and the reunion of old friends is what the human memory can hold even unto death. Jack was one of the brilliant students in school and something remarkable about him was he's(his) voice and well trimmed beard which has always kept me yearning(lol!) for him. Jack is averagly tall, about 5:6inches (5ft 6 inches) with an athletic body and what i will never forget is his captivating smiles which has kept me in chains ( chains ) since we separated years ago. We were so overwhelmed that we hug so intimately and i felt something i haven't felt for a long time. I felt warmth and peace. I could perceive some sweet aroma which i later discovered to be a curry spice. (Curry so overwhelming indeed)
"hi Kate, Jesus! Can't believe this. Long time" he said with a twinkle in his eyes and i looked at him and got lost between his eyes. Those eyes reminded me of those years. Years of chuckles of laughter, years of friendship and warmth.
"oh my God, jack! where have you been? I have searched for your trail on NET but i couldn't find you( searched for your trails? Why not 'I have searched everywhere for you including the internet but to no avail' then ), your friends said you are (were) in the north with no definite address" i screamed hugging him like never before. My nose sniff around as the cooled breeze drain all the sweat on me. I could still perceive that aroma. I feel like being in his arms till it subsides.
"am sorry Kate, actually i have been working and also schooling, you know is tough after my parents died. I have to fend for myself. It hasn't been easy combining studies with business but thank God. Am now a graduate." he said with that charming smile and i have to discipline myself to avoid feeling shy. I need no seer to tell me cause he was already wearing his service cap.
"i understand dearie, am serving here" i said putting up a smile.
"looks like we are on the same boat Kate, maybe you should come and see where i lodge" he said with an innocent smile, setting out his hand and i took them without hesitating as he lead me to a waiting taxi.
"i leave down the road, about 12 poles away" he said to reassure me my safety.
"i can't believe is really you jack, after five years, the world is really small" i said with a light of hope in my voice.
"neither me Kate." he said "i couldn't believe it was you until i watched your walking steps and discover that beautiful dimples you always have back in school" he said and i feel flattered.
"pull over sir," he said pointing to a spot in which the driver parked and collected his Fair. He shoved me into his apartment which was fairly lavished with a musical stereo and a king size bed which could fit two perfect couple and i imagined myself in the same bed with him. It was like a dream that can never come true. I shelved it off as he gave me a glass of a red wine which helped to calmed my bursting mind. We swap digits and home address as he saw me off promising to call my house the next day.
I cracked my door open and slump on the small bed on the floor as the days events flashed back to my memory and i smiled praying for sleep to take me to a realm where love rules.
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