C3 Joel's proposal

~Nine ~

I bowed my head and supported my forehead with my hands. I started feeling warm because of the sweat so I went to take a shower and came back to relax on my couch. After some minutes, I went to take a glass and poured orange juice, and started sipping it. I was about to sip for the fifth time when I heard my phone buzzing ."Beep, "Beep", Beep', the phone was still ringing but I refused to answer the call. I was feeling sad to the extent that I did not want to talk with anyone, not even my Dad and Mom."I wondered why the person was still calling me even though I wasn't answering".I stretched my hands to place the glass on the center table when I heard the phone ringing again." Who must that be? I questioned myself and picked up the phone.

"Alison!!!., I don't believe what I'm seeing .it's this real or I'm dreaming?

"Huh, God! I said and rushed to get water to wash my face and took a deep breath.

I quickly rushed in and I saw her text message, "please Joel I was told you wanted us to go on a date this evening, I'm sorry to tell you that I can't go and besides I'm not a close friend of yours.``we just met in this institution so I'm so sorry for this, you can come over to our hostel for a visit this evening and explain what you wrote in that letter of yours to me".

" You're always welcome, thanks for your time Joel".

I stood for some minutes without blinking my eyes," has she accepted the friendship or she is still having doubts? I think so because the way she is sounding means she wants to get time for herself.

"Well, let me just visit her at the hostel this evening, she might accept my proposal there.

I went inside to do whatever I was supposed to do and prepared for the visit.

AT ALISON'S HOSTEL~

Alison and her friend came back to the hostel before noon, they both thanked God for the safe journey and dispersed to change their clothes. They put on their new clothes and came to the living hall.

"Alison, what's popping, should we get some food to eat? Melissa asked!

"I think we should get ourselves some snacks before we prepare something to eat as our evening meal.

"That's a good idea Alison", but wait! Melissa retorted .please II want you to accept Joel if he comes here in the evening to propose again".

"He is the chosen one, can't you see he is your soulmate?" soulmate??? Alison screamed in Amazement, "How is this possible ?"Melissa, please stop spoiling my mood.

"I know you don't have such feelings but just accept him, very soon you will catch up with him .."you just try and do as I said".

Alison signed and accepted what her friend said.

"Probably, we will meet this evening, I'm not going to concentrate much on him "."I don't want any guy to deceive me, that's what I'm afraid of "." I understand Alison but trust me Joel is type of, he won't let you down"." always remain faithful in your life ".

"I've heard you, Melissa, I will be waiting for him this evening, I won't rush because when he gets addicted to me he might find a way of luring me into sex."Boys are fond of approaching girls because of sex and that's not love but rather lust ".

"My dear sister, it takes time. Let's continue with our meal and prepare for our visitor".

Melissa said that as she continues to chew her snacks.

"I love these snacks Alison you're you're your material. After their conversations, they both went to their bedroom to have a nap.

"It is getting to 4 p.m. and he's still not here ". Alison said that as she signs at the wall clock.

She went to Melissa's room and told her about the delay and how upset she was.

"He might be on his way here, just calm down.".

Not long after what Melissa said, a knock at their door Interrupted their conversation.

'it might be him ' Melissa said !"Are you sure ?, "yes I am, apart from Joel, wholesale was permitted to come here? "No one "

"Go and check who's at the door".

Melissa said as Alison got to the door and welcomed their visitor.

"It's Joel, he's now here ", oh my goodness what's he up to? , I can't control my sight on him"

Alison murmured those words to herself as she gave way for Joel to enter their living hall.

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When he was in, Melissa was stunned by how he looked in his casual appearance, looking like a world-famous tennis ball player.

Oh my God, Alison said again in a low tone.

His gentle walk and body gestures were so strong that Alison couldn't take her eyes off him." Just a twinkle of an eye, he's now in front of us, I told you to relax Alison". Melisa said that to Alison and excused both of them to have their talk. "I will be in the room wish you all the best Alison".she, said with a beam and left the place .''Hey pretty "

"Hi Joel, " Alison said in a low tone.

"First I would like to thank you for giving me permission to enter your hostel".Joel made a sound with his throat and continued.

"I'm very grateful and happy to be with you here, it's like I'm dreaming but it's real'.

'You're welcome Joel ".

"I'm also grateful that you understood me for what I texted to you yesterday ".

"You're here now, so feel free and say whatever you had wanted to tell me not long ago before today".

Joel started to look around, not knowing what to say.

He was that shy type and Alison was his first dream girl to approach.

He feared Alison would not accept his offer this time around, also the nightmare he had was still pulling him back.

"I-I-I, he repeated that letter and paused, holding his chest as If it was falling.

Alison knew what he was up to but she pretended she didn't know anything and sat there to watch Joel who was finding it difficult to declare what he had wanted to tell Alison.

"Should I serve you with juice ? I think it will cool you down ".

"Okay, thanks".

Alison stood up and went for a glass and chilled orange juice to serve her visitor.