Make It With You

The sun couldn't rise any faster to an already excited Akande Samuel who just couldn't wait to get home. It was the first time he was returning home after eight long years of study in London. He was now a master in the field of Physics and really couldn't wait to celebrate his new achievement with his family.

Even though he might have felt sad leaving some of his good friends behind - some that he might not see again, the joy of going back home and seeing his mum again totally engulfed the little feeling of sorrow he had.

It was already nine thirty in the morning and his flight was meant to take off by twelve at noon. About an hour's drive away from the airport, Samuel knew he had to be quick in packing up so he didn't miss his flight. He got out of the bathroom to his phone ringing.

"Hello mum!" He picked the call with a wide grin.

"Hello dear," Speaking all the way from Nigeria. "Hope you are packed and ready for your flight." His mother said.

"Yes mama!" He said " I am about getting dressed, I will be on my way to the airport now"

"oohh I can't wait to see you mum!" He exclaimed with excitement.

"Me too baby. Alright, I will leave you now." She didn't want to waste much of his time

"I love you Ma'. See you in a bit" he said

"I love you too." She replied, ending the call.

Samuel got off the phone and continued his preparations for his flight back home.

The flight lasted six hours, or a little bit more.

Samuel had finally landed back in Nigeria.

"Ahh" Samuel let out a very gentle breath of satisfaction as he walked out of the plane.

The smell in the air, difference in the temperature, change in the zone, it all amused Samuel. Made him realise he had finally arrive home.

Mr. Peter Ojo, his mother's chauffeur had come to pick him from the airport.

"Good evening sir" Samuel prostrated, showing his respect to the old man.

"Get up my boy. You are all grown up now. How are you?"

Samuel was only about five feet and eight inches tall, but the stature of his body had evolved into a more matured man and his beards more prominent, covering at least a third of his face.

"I am fine thank you sir." He replied with a gentle smile.

"I thought mother would come" Samuel looked around hoping to see his mother around somewhere.

"Let's take you home now" Mr. Peter refused to indulge in that conversation.

"Okay. I understand" Samuel felt a little disappointed not to see his mum.

Ever since his father's death, Mrs. Akande was now the bread winner of their family. She worked very hard to make life as comfortable as possible for Samuel and his younger brother. Her vehement desire to create a very satisfying environment for her kids cost her a lot of time, as she spent more time at work.

"You know... Jimmy's leg is way better now. He plays football in school for his class" Mr. Peter tried to lighten up Samuel's mood a little as they walked to the car.

Jimmy is Samuel's little brother. Eight years back, when Samuel was going abroad for studies. Mr. and Mrs. Akande drove Samuel to the airport, along with Jimmy who was just three years old at the time. On their way back from the airport, after Samuel's plane had taken off, they had a terrible accident which left Mr. Akande dead, Mrs. Akande with a fractured skull and little Jimmy with some broken ribs and vertebrae. Despite Samuel's travel at the time having it's many perks, it always left a bitter taste in his mouth every time he remembered the cost.

But without any doubts, the news of his brother being fully fit again was enough to brighten up his mood.

"Wow, that's so amazing. I can't wait to see the young lad now." Excitement overwhelming his pain. "I hope he still recognises me" Samuel began to stride even faster to the car, hauling his bag behind him.

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A beautiful orange filled the sky as the setting sun took away the warmth in the air, replacing it with cool uninterrupted breeze.

Shola sat at her desk at work, making documents of things her boss had given her to work on. She was usually the last to leave the office, along with Mrs. Akande who had a higher position at work than her. With no one else to keep them company, the two gradually grew into buddies discussing so many things together.

Aware of Samuel's arrival, Shola was curious as to why Mrs. Akande was still at work that evening.

"What time did you say Samuel's flight was leaving London again?" Shola asked, with her eyes still locked to her screen.

"He should be on his way home by now. He is going to be so mad at me" Mrs. Akande replied, feeling guilty.