Chapter Twenty
When I spotted William he was talking to Simon next to a sleek looking black car. I took tentative steps towards them my palms sweaty feeling more nervous than I'd ever felt in my life. I was feeling both anxious and excited at the same time. The feeling wasn't going to fade anytime soon so I took a deep breath and decided to embrace everything that came my way. William was here with me and I was going to make the most of it.
Both gentlemen looked up at me when I got closer. William smiled that cute smile that I adored while Simon just stared at the two of us. I had no idea how to behave with William knowing that my aunt was probably staring from the door of the diner so I just stood neutral making no move to touch him. He didn't seem bothered probably understanding the situation too and I appreciated that he didn't force me into anything.
"William you seem like a nice guy so please take care of my girl. You wouldn't have travelled all this way if she didn't mean a lot to you."Simon spoke up first and I smiled at him.
"You have my word sir, I'll take most good care of her." William promised.
"Good. Have fun sweetheart and call me in case of anything at anytime."He requested.
"I will."I replied.
He gave be a brief hug before shaking Williams hand and walking back into his cyber cafe. William and I were left alone together and we both seemed to be in a trance staring at each other. Though I knew that as much as I loved staring at his blue eyes we both needed to get out of my aunt's prying sight.
"We should get going if we're to make it to Mombasa in time."I teased and that got Williams attention.
He chuckled and the sound travelled all the way to the tips of my toes.
"Of course Angel."He winked with a smirk before opening the backdoor for me and stepping aside to let me get in first.
I tried to tame my racing heart after hearing him call me Angel in person for the first time but it didn't work. I brushed past him getting a whiff of his manly cologne as I slid into the backseat. I didn't know the car had a chauffeur so I was a little startled when I saw someone seated on the driver's side. William soon joined me in the backseat and the driver didn't even ask where we were going before he drove off. William must have already planned everything out prior to me joining him in the car.
I sat at the furthest end of the backseat, my beat-up backpack held in my lap as I wringed my hands together in nervousness. My gaze was trained at my best up sneakers and I couldn't help but feel inadequate sitting next to William. He was handsome and so put together while I was plain ol me. His cologne filled the car and I could feel his gaze at the side of my head but I didn't dare look up. I was feeling out of place and nervous seeing as how completely different people we were. Before I could dwell too much on the negative his voice broke through my thoughts dragging me back to the present.
"I thought flying more than twenty seven hours to get to you would at least get me a hug but looks like I have to do more."He whined and I found myself smiling.
Why was I behaving so shy around him? He had come so far to see me and I couldn't even get over my anxiety for him.
"I'm sorry."I whispered cursing myself inside my head at how weak my voice came out.
William didn't reply and I thought I had offended him until I saw his open palm in the empty seat between us from the corner of my eyes. He was giving me the option of joining him halfway instead of just grabbing my hand. I wouldn't have objected if he had but it was sweet that he was trying to be considerate.
Feeling courageous and wanting to feel his hand in mine, I untangled my hands and slowly reached out to place my much smaller hand on top of his. His hand was warm as compared to my cold one but it felt so right. William linked our fingers together and they fit perfectly like two puzzle pieces. I smiled at how such a small gesture could make my heart race in joy. I managed to look up from my staring contest with my shoes and meet Williams gaze that had been on me the whole time.
"There are those brown eyes that I love so much."He commented making me blush and look away once again.
William groaned at the fact that I'd looked away. I really wanted to give him what he wanted but being in such close proximity with him was so new to me. All my senses were going into overdrive and my heart hadn't slowed it's pace ever since I first saw him. I felt Williams hold on my hand tighten and before I could react he tugged me towards him and I ended up sitting sideways on his lap, my bag dropping to the floor of the car. I gripped his hoodie to stabilize myself as my head ended up lying on his chest.
Simon had been in the hospital for hypertension and it looked like I was going to be in there too for the same reason if William kept holding me.
"There that's better."William whispered against my ear and shivers crept up my spine.
I was sitting on Williams lap, my boyfriend who had travelled across the world to come visit me and I was doing nothing but freaking out. I had no idea how long he would be with me for so I had to make sure I used each second I got with him wisely and that meant getting over my anxiety. It would be hard seeing as how intimidating he was, in person but I also knew that I'd regret it if I didn't make use of however long I got with him.
With those thoughts in mind I mustered all my courage and looked up meeting Williams gaze that was on me.
"Hi Angel."He greeted with a smile that I was so familiar with but still so new since now I was seeing it in person.
"Hi William."I replied my voice a little stronger than my last attempt.
"You look even more beautiful in person. God I can't believe that I'm actually here with you, holding you in my arms. It feels like a dream."He confessed and I smiled.
"I know what you mean and you look more handsome in person too."I replied playing with the drawstring of his hoodie.
"You're definitely way more shy than I expected."He teased and I tugged at the string to show him that I was not impressed by his jab.
"I have so much to ask but let me start by how you got here."I inquired feeling the need to carry on the conversation.
"I dug a hole through the earth center before being pulled out by a stork that flew me the rest of the way."He replied and I looked up at him with a frown on my face making him chuckle.
He was referring to the first time I ever asked him to send me anything and my response to it.
"Sorry, that pissed of look is cute though but seriously as you know my dad is a pilot and he got to fly a private jet that was bringing a few delegates to Nigeria. I asked him nicely or more like begged and he was able to bring me with him. From there I got into another flight to the airport in Mombasa and then another one to Nairobi."He explained and I nodded feeling sorry for him that he had to fly so far.
"When did you land?"I asked and he looked at his watch before replying.
"Two hours ago."
"That means you drove straight here from the airport. You must be so exhausted."I exclaimed.
"Yes but I couldn't wait and I just had to see you immediately."He replied and my heart grew a little bigger because of all the love I could see in his eyes.
"How did you find me so fast though?"I asked curiously.
"You remember a few days ago I asked you to keep you're phone location on at all times because I was going to send you a package and that would be the easiest way to find you."He explained and everything clicked into place.
It had been a weird request considering he had already sent me a package before but when he'd asked I had been dozing off so I didn't question him.
"That was very conniving."I scolded.
"I know but I didn't want to ruin the surprise and the only way for the find my phone app to work was if your location was on."He confessed.
"I'm scared out of my mind that my aunt will catch us and ruin everything but I'm elated to have you here with me at the same time."I confessed.
"Don't worry Angel, my plan is foolproof so let's enjoy the few days we have together without the fear of your aunt looming over us. Can you do that for me?"
"Yes."
"Good."He answered and kissed the top of my head as my eyes closed in contentment of being in my boyfriend arms.
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Their babies will be smart and beautiful.... That line ring a bell??
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