It was on a weekend,in the evening.I mrt this guy by coincidence.I was rushing to get done with what i was doing,as the following day is a sunday morning,would need to go to church,i stood up to go,and then bumped into him,i wanted to talk,but i saw this person is deep and lost in thought,he was just going,not even minding,am not sure hre knew he bumped into me.I tried calling his attention,he waved me off sounding strange,but the look on his eyes was saying"am lost,I need someone to confide in,please come"I went to him,ordered a table water and introduced myself to him.
He soon loosed up and told me all what was wrong,his growing business,his education,family problems and all,I was lost for word,there I was thinking I was the only one with huge problems,waiting for Sunday morning so as to shout it all to GOD to the hearings of the congregation self.Before i knee it we already spent over two hours discussing about everything from his story to mine,reassuring him and all.We shared contact and bade each other good night.
That night i couldn't shake off the feeling that our encounter was more than just a coincidence.
What struck me most was his genuine interest in me,he said he felt calm talking with me and listening as I share stories about my issues too,we became reassuring friends,I dont know how to help him out,other than to pray and reassure him always.
Days turned into weeks,weeks into month and we met often,talking for long hours,chatting and all,it took me time to know him by name, I often call him the short form of his name"MD".
Our conversations do flow easily,talking about families,relationship,future plans and topics I had never discussed with anyone before.He introduced me into the word of art,as he's an artist,I do tell him countless times,"I don't think I can understand this"how will this single picture bring this type or portray this meaning "but it's his work....he knows better.
One fateful evening,I was very strong, like,then he just happened to show up at my doorstep,smiling,since we've been close we never tell each other if we are coming over or not,we do use it to surprise each other,he came in smiling,but the smile changed seeing the state I am in.He dropped what was in his hand,they were bottle and cans of paints,he did not even bother,he just rushed to me on bed,disturbed," what's wrong wit you,why can't you call me,how you feeling,why are you this hot"
The look on his face was ..very genuine.
And that moment in my state,I realized MD was more than just a friend.He took me to the hospital, he paid the with his house rent(of which I got to know later,till date he did not tell me,but I knew).
As months passed,our bond grew very much stronger.MD became my no1,i most times commend him a lot,but he do claim I did more for him(as he had planned,not planning,he had planned committing suicide that day we met,he said he only came there to see the world and all it holds for the very last time....am glad I took the step to meet him that day).His unwavering support and encouragement helped me a lot.
We are unseparable, even his fiancé knows, and she has accepted, when it comes to me, no,you can't come in or do anyhow, I do tell him,shes your wife, before I show up she will always and would have been by your side,he would say "what if you had left me then,will she meet me".... But I do give them my distance where needed.
We helped each other navigate life,he has even help in connecting me with some influential personalities, as an artist that he his,he tends to see and meet them.
His work now is on another level as he has began to gain huge recognition.
He introduced me to his family then,telling his mum am the brother she(the mum)did not gave birth to and I was welcomed,his mum once told me to always put up with him as he's the type that get angry,but when am there,he will definitely look at me and calm,he's never misused his anger,he will control it.
Recently,one evening,we sat down talking,planning on his wedding,MD turned to me and said, "You know,I was going through a tough time when we met.Your kind words and prayers helped me a lot,I never believe someone could or would sacrifice himself for me this much,you are more than a friend,you are a soulmate,tears was up in my eyes,but i still jokingly tell him" na your wife be your soulmate o,abeg(meaning, "your wife is your soulmate,please).
Today,MD and I are inseparable.He discussed plans and projects with me,when it comes to art,i tell him" MD you know I know nothing about these, free me please" ,still he wont stop,hes still coming to hewr my opinion tomorrow 😆 .
Looking back now,I realize that encounter was a turning point in my life.MD's presence has been a constant reminder that sometimes,the people we least expect to be there for us become the ones who matter most.
Today i'm filled with gratitude for that evening,and the rush to get home which led me to a friend who's now an integral,important,essential, big part of my life.MD's support and love have taught me that true friendships can arise from where we least unexpected,and that sometimes,all it takes is a little chance or luck to change the course of our lives..... forever
I thought I helped him then, but now,hes the one helping me✌️
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