UNCONDITIONAL LOVE..(Okey's Story)

My Name is Okey. I am an Architect and like I informed you yesterday, on the 14^th of this year 2014, I shall propose to my girlfriend of one year and friend of many years. I love your stories and since it’s the love season, I want to share my story with you.

“See fine girls.”

My kid brother whispered in my ear. It was a Sunday and service was about to start. I followed his gaze and saw two very beautiful and gorgeously dressed ladies headed towards us. They took up the vacant chairs beside ours. My kid brother sat up and smiled at them. They gave him a distasteful look and turned away.

“Aint we in luck? God just answered my prayers.” He whispered again.

We? I thought and decided to focus on the reverend and God all through the service. No beautiful Nigerian lady would have time for a jobless fellow like me. To me, talking to a lady was a crime and getting married was a dream that would never come true. So I thought until I bumped into Tina. She came into my life and changed all my views. I became born again!  Read on...

Tina lived on my street back in the days when I was in school. I used to see her during school or church activities. I was never interested in girls. Besides, she was dorky and too spiritual. You can imagine my surprise when a beautiful, slim and dark lady walked up to me during a job test and introduced herself as Tina. I was dazed and dumbfounded for days.

We didn’t get the job, but I definitely got her digits. A month later, she got a job and I asked her to be my girlfriend. Tina happily said yes. Months later, I was still job hunting. My life went downhill and alcohol became my next best friend.  But Tina was always there for me. She prayed, encouraged and made me laugh at every opportunity. She was the only bright spot in my life.

Her friends, family and even I encouraged her to accept any of the suitors who were pouring in for her, but not my Tina. She strongly believed our miracle was on the way. With her help, I got the job that paid peanuts. I didn’t like the job, but she felt it was better than being home every day. I fell deeply in love with her and prayed for a miracle.

You can’t blame me for telling her to leave me. Yes, I was employed but my salary for each month was just enough for my transport fare to and fro my job. With my account in red, I was totally unqualified to be any lady’s boyfriend. Getting my dream job had turned into a mirage.  I had applied in many organizations but none ever responded to my application. I was living off my kid brother who had a terrific job. He never complained and for that I would be eternally grateful. I loved my girl but could not do the needful. I was frustrated.

Late last year, our miracle happened. I got a call from a renowned multinational company and I went for the interview. Today I am proudly employed. My annual salary is best imagined. I recently moved into my own flat, bought a new car and will propose to my babe by the 14^th of this month. God willing, before Easter my angel will take her permanent position by my side.