He makes me happy, Linda. And I’m not interested in Fei or his money. As for the girls that want him, they can have him.
Linda’s jealousy flared, and though she tried to hide it, Naomi could see it in her eyes.
Without another word, Linda turned and left, leaving Naomi alone in the quiet. Weeks passed, and Benson and Naomi’s bond grew stronger.
He found himself falling for her more with each passing day. One evening after work, they stopped by a small suya spot, sharing a plate of Suya and admiring the stars.
“I’m really glad we met,” Naomi said softly, a serene smile on her face. Benson turned to her, his eyes warm with affection.
“So am I, Naomi.” A comfortable silence fell between them, the kind that comes only when two people truly enjoy each other’s presence.
Naomi glanced up at Benson, her heart fluttering as she caught the way he looked at her.
A mixture of admiration, care, and something deeper. Without thinking, Naomi leaned in slightly. Benson, feeling the same pull, closed the distance.
Their lips met in a soft, gentle kiss, the world around them fading away. In that moment, it was just the two of them, connected in a way words could never express.
When they finally pulled apart, Naomi blushed, heart racing, while Benson smiled, brushing a strand of hair from her face.
Neither spoke, but the kiss had said everything. Their relationship was no longer just friendship.
Something deeper was blossoming. Naomi found herself happier than ever. In Solomon, she had discovered not only love, but peace.
Meanwhile, Linda’s jealousy and hatred grew. Seeing Naomi and Solomon grow closer, she could not bear that Fei had chosen Naomi over her.
One afternoon, as Fei exited the restroom, Linda stopped him. “Fe, I need to talk to you,” she said sharply.
Femi, distracted by thoughts of Naomi, looked puzzled. “What is it, Linda? What do you want?”
“Forget about Naomi,” Linda urged, her anger barely restrained. “She’s not interested in you. She’s never going to be.
You’ve been wasting your time chasing after her. Femi frowned, pride wounded. What are you talking about?
She just needs more time. No, Linda said firmly, shaking her head. She’s in love with Solomon.
Haven’t you seen how close they’ve become? She’s not going to choose you, Fei. You need to stop chasing her and see what’s right in front of you.
Benson and Naomi’s relationship had grown steadily, their bond deepening with each passing day. Yet, even as Benson enjoyed this new chapter of his life, he knew it was only temporary.
3 months had passed since he began his life as a junior IT assistant, and his parents had been calling frequently.
Soon, he would have to return to the city. The thought of leaving Naomi behind weighed heavily on him, but he could no longer maintain the pretense of his undercover role.
One evening, as they lay side by side watching a movie on his laptop, Benson knew the moment had come to reveal the truth, or at least part of it.
“I need to talk to you,” he said, his tone serious. Naomi looked up at him, sensing the gravity in his voice.
“What’s wrong?” Benson took a deep breath, running a hand through his hair. “I have to leave this town soon.
I got a better job opportunity in the city, and I can’t pass it up.”
