One time, I am chilling in my house when Ochi calls. He says his friend from abroad is in Kenya for a summit, and was wondering if I could host her as she does not like hotels. I tell Ochi, it's fine. Bring her over. You all remember Ochi, right?

She is from the UK. It's her second time in Kenya. Her & Ochi had dated but that was long time ago when he was still in the UK. I bring out clean sheets, show her her room. Ochi leaves. Before he goes, he asks me if my kitchen has a lock. I nod absent-mindedly and wave him off.

Before she goes to sleep, I offer her some of the greens I had cooked in the day. She is elated. She eats to her fill. We talk a little. She is a smart woman. I text Ochi, tell him he lost a gem. Ochi texts back with a laughing emoji. I ignore him. We go to sleep.

Next day, she goes to her conference. I go to work. We meet in the evening. I usually walk in the evening. I ask her to come along. She says she recently sprained her ankle. Cannot walk for long and especially in the dark. I say cool. Put on my sneakers. Go for a walk.

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