Am I Dreaming? (2)

Am I dreaming?

-Both of them work in the same office. Now and then he comes  to her floor.
-He's there again that afternoon. 
-What do you think of the French elections.
-The French elections?
-Yes.
-Why should I be concerned with that?
-It's current affairs. 
-I'm not in the mood for anything political.
-You should be. Something new is happening.
-Really! Such as?
The new power couple in France.
-Why should I be concerned with that?
-You should be. 
-Tell me why.
-The new occupants of the Elysees are inspiring. 
-Really! How?
-Never take 'no' for an answer to start with.
-I agree that one should believe in one's dream.
-There you go.
-I knew you'd come around much sooner than later.
-You're here to pull my tongue and twist whatever I say, abi?
-Non, ma cherie.
-I don't believe you.
-I keep telling you that I've been loving you too long ...
-And I keep saying, 'I'm married'.
-But one day I'm gonna be the one to make you understand. 
-Silly young man.
-I'm gonna be your man.
-I'm your mother's childhood friend.

© O'Yemi Ajike Afolabi 
 May 16, 2017