The Next Door Neighbor

I was just transferred to Akwa Ibom state for my NYSC. It has always been my desired state to be posted to because my elder sister also served there and told me all about Akwa Ibom and everything therein, I was engrossed at what she told me and I planned serving there. After the six weeks training at the camp, I was posted to a secondary school to teach. I needed a good apartment to live in and I kept on with the search until I got to an estate. I have already planned and waited for this day because I want a self room apartment. I had saved up the money I got from my articles I have been posting on different platforms. All thanks to BCH because I exchanged some to Fiat for such a day like this.

I finally got a beautiful and well built apartment and everything was very okay. There are three rooms in the apartment and two were already occupied. Thank God I got there on time as I checked through the room and when I saw it was perfect for a big girl like me, I quickly transferred the money to the agent. I travelled back home the next day to pack all my belongings to my new flat.

A couple who just got wedded took a room while the other room was occupied too but I didn't know who packed into it. I started scattering and arranging everywhere to the best place I could think of and at the end of the day, I finished everything. I was so tired and I went out to find somewhere to relax.

It has been two weeks I had packed into the house and everyone minded their businesses. Well, only if you guys have time to see each other would you greet yourselves. Whenever I meet the couple on my way going to work, we would exchange greetings and we are off for that day. This is the kind of house I have ever wanted to live in, so peaceful and no fight. Who would know what the other person cooked or did indoor. Things were going fine and smooth. I had forgotten someone occupied the third room until one day.

I was preparing my dinner around 7pm when I heard a knock on my door.

Yes, who is it?

It's Kenny

Kenny? Sorry, who is Kenny? (The last time I checked my contact, I have no one by that name)

Oh! Pardon me. It's your neighbor next door.

I peeped through the window and I saw a young guy standing by the door.

Well, I am safe, I said to myself

I opened the door and seeing an handsome guy with glasses on.

Hi, sorry do I know you?

You could at least allow me in... I am not here to hurt a beautiful babe like you. He winked at me

(With smile on my face) I'm sorry. Please, come inside.

Wow! I can see you have got taste with the pattern of your arrangement. I love the picture over there. He was pointing at the frame I hanged on the wall.

Thank you

You can have your seat, I will be right back. I was in the kitchen when you knocked.

It's alright! I will be here waiting.

I quickly went to finish up with the cooking and I returned to meet Kenny.

Okay, let me re-introduce myself to you again. I am Kenny, your neighbor. I have been seeing you around everyday and I noticed you are the new tenant here. I would have come over before now but I think we don't usually come by each other. You may be going out in the morning while I would still be dressing up and by the time I get home in the evening, it would have been late. So, I decided to close early from work today so I can meet you on time. You are welcome to this apartment and I am sure you are already enjoying your peaceful stay here?

He was smiling and I could see his dimples (oh my, I love guys with dimples)

Ohh, have I been talking too much?

Nah! It's alright. At least it's fine telling me about you and I have been wanting to know who occupied the other room as I have seen the couple already. Finally, I got to see an handsome guy next door who is my neighbor.

We both laughed.

Do you mind joining me for dinner? At least you are in my house for the first time and don't worry, we are friends now. So wait while I serve you some food.

I served Kenny some food and we both ate in the parlour while we gist alongside too. He told me about his work and how he got to rent this place.

I could see Kenny as a nice and jovial person because he kept making me to laugh till we finish our food.

It was already getting to 9pm and he had to excuse himself to go sleep so he could wake up on time for his work.

I thanked him for coming to welcome me and he gave a warm smile which I reciprocate back.

Good night

Yea, Good night. Do have a lovely night

And you too!

To be continued!!!

It's been a while I have written a story and I allowed myself into an imagination and formed this.

This is just fictional and I hope you will enjoy more from me.

Thanks for taking your time....

|October 29, 2021|