5 Chapter 5

"Okay, this time around, you go first," I said. "sure, my name is Scott Mills, I'm from the United States of America. I live here in Houston Texas, I'm 27 years old and I own an art gallery. My father died when I was 17 and my mom is living with my sister at Florida. If there's anything else you need to know about me, I'll let you know as time goes on", he said.

"Alright, my turn. I'm Ukpono Udofia and I'm from Nigeria. I live with my family here in Nigeria, Akwa Ibom State, to be precise. I'm 16 years old, I just finished secondary school and I'm learning a trade since I couldn't get into the University this September. I'd really be happy if we forget about our races and become friends".

"I want that too", he said. "You said you were learning a trade right? What exactly is it?" He asked.

" I'm into cakes and pastries but mostly cakes for different occasions", I replied.

"Wow, that sounds great. Have you made any one yet?"

"Yes. It was my first cake, my boss did not like the color I used but mine had the best taste"

"Just so you know, I love eating cakes and chocolate cakes are my favorite. By the way, what kind of cake did you make?"

"It was a chocolate cake"

"Really? Can I see a picture of it?"

I hurriedly went to my gallery and sent the picture to him.

He kept praising me and it felt really good. We kept talking with each other on daily basis irrespective of the time difference, we made out time to talk at least one hour a day.

Two months later, we were just talking about his work and then all of a sudden he asked, "Ukpono, will you be my girlfriend?"