HEREMAKONO ( AWAITING HAPPINESS )

Chapter Twenty Two. Part Two

Nnadia took lazy steps down the beach towards the shore. The waves came crashing hard against the shore, each hit brought it closer to where she stood. It was alluring how the light blue color of the sea seemed to contrast with that of the sky. 

Abdullah stood back a few feet away from Nnadia, mesmerized by the view. He felt so much peace at that moment than ever before. He continued to stare at her as if she would disappear if he just blinked an eye. 

Nnadia turned and flashed him a bright smile that made her look even more beautiful in his eyes. 

" My love, the view is breathtaking isn't it?" She asked, walking up to him. 

" Yes, it is. I'm feeling breathless as we speak." He replied, gazing at her with so much love that he thought his heart would burst. 

" We should come here more often," Nnadia suggested. " I just can't explain how I feel just staring upon the ocean, with gentle sea breeze hitting my face." Nnadia went on. 

" Even I cannot express how I feel staring at you looking so serene." He informed her. 

" Aww. You're so cheesy, hubby." She said as he reached for her hand to join with his. 

" And you're so beautiful." He replied kissing her cheek. 

" Hey, lovebirds, come let's play a game." Hajara yelled loud enough to get their attention. 

" Sure," Nnadia replied with a slight blush. 

They have been so engulfed in each other that they kind of forgot they were on a double date. They sat down next to their friends forming a semi-circle. 

" We're going to play truth or dare," Hajara said again. 

" Okay. But how is it played?" Abdullah asked, sounding absolutely clueless. 

" I'll explain." Mohamed, Hajara's husband replied. " We'll spin this empty malt bottle and whoever it points forward to, gets to ask the person at the other end. The rule is you must accept anything that they ask you." He explained to Abdullah who was listening carefully but still looked skeptical. 

" Come on, it will be fun." Nnadia encouraged him. They began the game and the first round was between Nnadia and Mohamed. 

" So, Mohamed." Nnadia cleared her throat in a threatening manner. " Truth or dare." She asked. Mohamed contemplated for a while then replied. 

" Truth." 

" What do you like the most about Hajara?" Nnadia asked teasingly. 

" Nngh.." Hajara made a sound, impatiently waiting for her husband's reply. 

" Her kind and loving heart. The way she is ready to help anyone at any time. That really makes me fall for her even more." Mohamed replied with a smile. 

"Aww... Cute." Nnadia and Abdullah cooed. Making Hajara's chubby cheeks turn pink. 

They spurn the bottle for another round and this time it was between Mohamed and Abdullah. 

" Truth or dare," Mohamed asked. 

" Truth, please. I don't want you to dare me into swimming or something." Abdullah laughed nervously. 

" Oh God, save me." He whispered loud enough for them to hear, making everyone chuckle.

" So, Abdullah, how many girlfriends have you had to date?" Mohamed asked and Nnadia gasped audibly. " I mean before marriage." Mohamed quickly corrected himself. Abdullah just sat there frozen in his seat.