Set a date

Karl hardly said anything all through the party. He just nodded his head most of the time and allowed Irene to do the talking. He was occupied by the thought of Isime. Has he made a wrong decision to stay back to win her love? He couldn't help his thought. He remembered the encounter at the hospital and how she had told him not to bother coming to pick her up from the hospital, but each time he thought of their first encounter, he was sure of what he felt. He was certain he wanted to be with her but not so much when they met at the hospital. Where was the sweet girl I met at the bus station, or was I making things in my head? Karl questioned in his heart. I should call her to know how she was doing and probably set a date with her. Karl brought out his phone but realised the timing was wrong. How could he be making such a call when his family were around? He shook his head. Irene noticed his behaviour but couldn't tell what was wrong with him. He seemed to be absent-minded. so she decided to ask what was wrong. 'Are you okay? Irene asked, tapping his feet. "Am fine; I need to use the restroom," Karl responded and excused himself. He was going to wait until the party ended before calling Isime but he couldn't stop himself from being worried about their relationship and he also wanted to be sure that Isime was fine.

She did not let him pick her up, he should at least show concern by calling her.

When Freda noticed his strange behavior, she became curious but she decided to find out about it after the party. No matter what asking or following him now would not be good for his image.

Karl went over to the corridor before the rest room and peem peem, he placed Isime's phone numbers on his phone. The phone rung but there was no answer. Karl blamed himself for not being more considerate. He should have not agreed to go to the party in the first place. Karl felt anxious. He didn't know if Isime was angry at him or if she was having other problems that she could not tell him Karl wondered. After the first ringing he decided to call for the second time, if she did not pick up, he would give her some time and call again.

On the other side, Isime just finished eating dinner. Osima had helped made the dinner. Ela left early because she had an appointment with her boyfriend.

After dinner, Osima decided to leave, Isime walked her out, all through that time, Isime wondered how she could ask about the guy she met at the bus station but could not find a suitable moment.

She gave up and decided to think about it carefully, after all, she could not make any mistakes. Karl was such a good catch, how can she give him away.

When she returned , she saw her phone ringing, seeing that the person calling was Karl she bite her lips. She had also been worried that he would misunderstand her when she did not let him come over to pick her up.

Now that he was calling, she was happy, after all, this meant that he was not angry.

"Hello," Isime picked up the call before it ended. When Karl heard her voice he was relieved.

"Hey, how are you doing," Karl asked.

"I am okay, were you able to make it' for the party?" Isime asked. She ran her hand through her hair as she took a seat.

"Yes," Karl felt uncomfortable when he answered this question. He felt that he had let Isime down. "I am sorry about today," he apologized.

"There is nothing to apologise for, I understand that you are busy. My cousin was around, so it'was fine," Isime comforted him but when Karl heard this he felt that she was just short of saying he was unreliable. This was not the kind of impression he wanted her to have of him.

"I still have to apologise after all, I made a promise," Karl said. When Isime heard this, a smile rose on her face. One had to know that a man would only pay attention to his slightest mistake when they like a woman.

Karl's behaviour told her that much.

"Apology accepted," Isime answered.

When Karl heard this he was happy, when he met her at the bus station he had a feeling that she was understanding and easy to get along with. He was right, she was indeed kind.

"Then I will treat you to dinner," Karl said, he was scared that she might not want to go out with him, so he tied the date to his apology this way Isime would not be able to refuse.

When Isime heard this she felt her heart bubbling with excitement, after all, she has been looking forward to having another date with him since she missed the first one.

"okay," She accepted.

"then would Sunday evening be fine o?" Karl asked. He picked on Sunday because he felt that on Saturday evening he would clear the air with Irene. This way, he can be with Isime with clear conscience.

"Sure," Isime agreed . "perfect" Karl couldn't not explain the joy in his heart. They chatted a little more before hanging up the call. After talking to Isime, Karl was in a better mood as he returned to the party. Unknown to him, Henry had walked out of the restroom and listened to the conversation between him and Isime.

"That fool has someone else in mind?" Henry mocked. He knew that the family were matchmaking him with Irene.

"I have to find out more about her, I am certain she is some gold digger. My cousin is too foolish but this is good news for me," Henry was very happy.