We did almost everything together and were seen everywhere. Whenever we visited his home, his mom would ask, “when are we visiting your parents?”.
I’d usually say “anytime ooo, our doors are open”. One day, his mom called me into her chambers.
“My daughter”, she started, “my son is prolonging the knocking and I don’t know why. Is there anything you’d want me to know?”. “Eerrmmm Ma, I don’t understand your question”. She looked at me with awe, blinked a few times and said “you don’t have to pretend. We love you and are willing to help you overcome your challenges as a couple”. “Huh! as a what?”
Few days ago, Ken and I were at the market to get a few things for his mom. When we got to a jewelry store, he beckoned me to join him. He pointed at a diamond ring and said “this will look good on you. Should we get it?”. I slapped his back, (“ah you paaa”) and dragged him out of the shop. As we drove home, I realized he was absolutely silent and that felt uneasy. What I heard was, “why are you taking too long?”
“Too long to/for?”. “Never mind, I’m hungry; let’s get something to eat”. I said “ok”. “What would you have”. “Veggie spag and cocktail”. He nodded in affirmation.
I looked at him, rubbed his hair gently and said, “Ken, don’t get upset please”. He gave me a corner eye and smiled.
“My daughter, you haven’t answered my question”. I almost forgot I’m in a conversation with his mom. “Ma please the truth is, we’re not a couple. We’re just friends”. “Friends? My son said… I’ll get back to you later. Stay blessed my daughter”. “Thanks Ma”. I walked away with a crowded thought. Could Ken and his mom be communicating something I don’t understand?
Six months later, Ken came home looking sad. He gave me a long hug and struggled to look at me. When he finally did, he kissed me passionately and said, “I’m getting married but you’re not invited. It should have been you.” “Ken, you never proposed”. “Hey, remember the jewelry store about the ring I wanted to buy?’. OH! WAS THAT A PROPOSAL? He finally said “can you wait for me? If it doesn’t work out, I’ll come for you”. I kissed him back and said, “in this journey, there’s no return”.
That was the first and only kiss we shared in 3yrs and that was how I lost a good man who said everything without words.
#fiction
Ladies, don’t miss out on a great relationship because you haven’t heard the usual cliché of “I love you; will you marry me?”. Actions speak louder than words – PAY ATTENTION, your man is here.
