Fighting Back: Episode 15 *** She stared into space. Hello … He waved a palm in front of her face. Do I start a stop watch? She.blinked severally, sighed and her fingers rested briefly on her forehead. Oh dear. He said having watched her every movement. Im sorry am sort of pressurizing you, its just that … I cannot believe this Osagie. Hester interrupted him calmly and glared at him. Dont tell me youve not run of words to convince me with. I am a stand up guy. Osagie Osahon could have smiled at his self compliment except that he knew his companion was bothered. I am actually convinced against my wish and will. She told him calmly. I understand Hess but its logical and based on the points you have brought forward, you could have stayed unconvinced. Right in there, your wish and will knows that area is not a security guaranteed one. Hester nodded slowly. The major problem is with me right? He watched her keenly. She met his gaze. Are you going to misbehave? Are you going to ruin the mind set I have of you? I cross my heart and hope to lose it all, if the answer to those questions becomes positive. Ill will personally see to that, I will aim at your mouth, it is a promise. She did not bath an eyelid. All right. He believed her. Are you hungry now? I wont eat Osagie, stop worrying about me. She picked her tumbler of strawberry flavored milk shake and took a sip. Since you are footing my bill, if you eat, I can foot yours. Osagie hoped she will change her mind. Osagie … Hester took her time. You are insulting me indirectly using a smart but expensive manner. How do you mean? Did he dare? He admired her calmness and she way she observed the littlest things. I will explain if that is what you want. She looked across him to notice a couple that just entered the restaurant. I told you the condition on which we will do lunch today is me footing the bill, since I decided not to eat, youre thinking am considering my pocket. You are actually hitting the hammer on the nail too hard. I want you to eat. This food is delicious. He took a scoop into his mouth and munched. A good food could also be judged by its presentation. Stop worrying about me. She beamed. Since you are saying that for the third time today, I will stop. Can I give a toast? Sure, after you, I will like to too. She raise her tumbler. He raise his tumbler and then cleared his voice. It was three weeks after their first lunch. Hester had agreed to go live in his bungalow. +++++ **** Osagie sharpened his pencil whistling in tune with the music playing from the sound system. Hester look at the layout before her, closely studying every part. He began to put his tools away and he glanced at her. Hess, that smile can lighten a dark tunnel. Hester beamed, eyes not leaving the layout. She began to trace through with a well manicured finger. That, as a matter of fact can lighten Kenya. I dont.want to laugh. Hester chuckled. Should we bet with your dinner turkey that I cant make you laugh. He closed the lid of his instruments set. Yeah right! Hester muttered. I understand you are a stand up comedian. Who am I to dare you. Ehen -hen. He closed her eyes , while tapping his chest, he swing his head to the rhythm. Lalala …hey! When youre through around there, could you please come over. In two minutes darling. He stood and tidied his study desk. 15 days had passed and still counting. So far, Osagie had been true to his words. To her, he had been an answered prayer to her unchecked solitude that sent her thinking and making her feel betrayed. This reminds me of so much. Her gaze swept through the layout. Her eyes glittered. Reminds you of milk, cheese and chocolates. Osaz joked before he went to seat opposite her. What does my layout remind you of? ..... .... It takes me back in time, She lifted her head to look at her.It reminds me of mathematical set, T +square, set square, French curves and the likes. Dont tell me that Hester had something to do with construction once upon a time. Osaz smiled. I did. She grinned, Back in high school, I was good in technical drawing. Really? Yes, very good. Osagie narrowed his brows thoughtfully. Hey Hester, that is not possible! Dummy. She gave a short laugh because she understood. Engineering, medicine and some others in high school are grouped into the umbrella -science. Oh! Oh! He said in remembrance. Im sorry, could you check if am having grey head? He bent his head. Hester pushed his head to position. Lot of them o, little wonder you forgot! Osaz chuckled. I was also good with technical drawing, in fact, it was my best. I school in South Africa, Pretoria specifically. I was so good that I bested even in an inter school competition and then competed with other students in SA. After which, there was a competition involving major manufacturing countries in Africa. I won, He wiped an imaginary sweat.It wasnt easy though and because of that, I took my first trip to Japan for two months all expenses paid trip, alongside training. That is huge! Can you speak Japanese? She was inquisitive. I can. He beamed. During my stay, I met a Japanese girl and she made me develop interest in the language, she taught me and encouraged me with other learning aides. Hence, the knowledge. Interesting! I can say ten English words in Japanese and I can write four words. That is because one of my professors was a Japanese and I was close to him, so close that I took my only visit to Japan with him to meet his family. Wow! Will you teach me? Get your cheque ready. No problem. Hester sat back. I was second best in my grade, second to a guy, best female. I dont think I can be compared to you. Hester touched his arm. I was generally hope with diagrams especially when it is biology. Oh no. He groaned knowing he was weak in the subject. Biology is my passionate subject. Even if I was rivalled by my best friend, I couldnt be conquered and we were unbeatable. I so represented my school and won so many awards that I popularly became H.B for short and HBD in full, Head of Biology or Head of Biology Don. It was Hester Biology Douglas at first before someone came up with a better meaning for the abbreviation. Hester smiled. Osagie laughed. You must be good then. She is Hospitable Beautiful and a Darling. Hester blushed outrightly. Ah-ha! Here we go again. She burst into a hearty laughter. She is Hearty Brainy and Daring. He warmed up. She is Hot … Thank you very much. I am also aware you are a stand up guy in creativity. You can stop now, thank you. Hester said swiftly. Osagie burst into laughter. Can I have the opportunity of seeing this bridge in reality? She referred to the layout. His face light up. You want to come to the site? He was happy, she was interested in his profession. Sure. I will like to know how much more you worth. She lifted and hung it on the wall. Ill be much obliged, saturday is the day. Hester head for the door. You wouldnt mind some snacks, would you? Definitely not. A phone rang in the study and he stood to pick it. Osagie Osahon, who am I on to? Arent you giving me a wrong version of your name? Isnt it Osahon Osagie? Hey! Whats up Don? Osagie burst into laughter at the familiarity. +++++ Episode 16 @ 8:00am tomorrow
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