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Re: Roomates by Nobody: 12:58pm On Aug 22, 2014
Repteam:

smiley

I love d soup part. it was about time she left d house!

* sorry for quoting it all

no problem
Re: Roomates by hassan85(m): 3:14pm On Aug 22, 2014
Oh Cynthia y would u allow yourself pas through all ds. finally jola has come to her help.. I hope she accepts. omoshelewa nice update. But please and please ur updates cones just once a week it's way too small na please biko
Re: Roomates by princesssusan(f): 5:49pm On Aug 22, 2014
Hmm eeyah too bad 4 her
Re: Roomates by Nobody: 12:24am On Aug 24, 2014
Mike is a good actor! btw I like Cynthia's uncle stepping up for her abit. but this kind uncle with no power in his house, reminds me of something...... can't recall it now.
Re: Roomates by Nobody: 12:26am On Aug 24, 2014
Repteam:

smiley

I love d soup part. it was about time she left d house!

* sorry for quoting it all

lol. y won't u love d soup part..
Re: Roomates by IdeaCashKid(m): 12:07pm On Aug 25, 2014
Fantasywrita: Mike is a good actor! btw I like Cynthia's uncle stepping up for her abit. but this kind uncle with no power in his house, reminds me of something...... can't recall it now.

The wife is probably the mama badosky type, u go fear that kind woman na wink wink

Here is a picx of the man and his wife.

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Re: Roomates by DAvIt0(m): 12:54pm On Aug 25, 2014
Just found out this Story on here... #NowFollowing
Re: Roomates by Nobody: 2:04pm On Aug 26, 2014
IdeaCashKid: The wife is probably the mama badosky type, u go fear that kind woman na wink wink

Here is a picx of the man and his wife.

lolz well this is it! wink
Re: Roomates by Nobody: 2:07pm On Aug 26, 2014
Tara Carlos

Lord have mercy!
My life is making me feel worthless. I have swallowed enough insult to say NO! to all the annoying stuffs around here but what choice do I have? Now I I've realised that it's during our darkest moment that we must focus to see the light.

I couldn't believe my eyes when I was woken up in the middle of the night by a heavy tap on my shoulder. Leo laid just right next to me on his king sized bed with his eyes wide open. I adjusted my blurry gaze to see Leo whispering inaudible words to my sleepy self. It was when I yawned that I heard what he was saying.
"What is it?" I asked wondering whether his friends were back again to terminate my slumber
"Baby, I'm cold. Why don't you make me warm a bit?"
"Warm? Why don't you just cover yourself with that huge blanket, I think that would make you feel warmer" I knew exactly where he was driving at but I'm going to play along and act ignorant.
"No, I want you to make me warm"
"I don't get you. What do you mean?"
"Let's have sex..."
He dropped the grenade and I find myself finding it difficult to lie or just say anything to put him off. This has never happened in the life history of Tara.
This isn't the first time Leo would request for such. It started the first night in his place and on other 3 occassions but I have always suceeded in putting off.
Although I'm not a virgin but anyone who have seen Leo would agree with me that he is the complete description of the legimate cousin of an ape and he is just not the kind of person I would want in my forbidden kingdom.
"What do you say to that?" He asked firmly pressing my hip with his hand and I could feel his breath right in my nose. He was damn too close.
"No Leo..." I reluctantly said and just as I expected, he flared up immediately.
"No? No again? The first day you came here, you said exams were approaching and you won't want any distractions. The second time I asked, you said you need a break because you were so tired. What excuse have you this time around? I am promising you that no matter the excuse you try to lure me with , I would make sure I have my way with you tonight."

It was then that I knew that I'm in for it tonight. Ideas were not coming forth and I felt helpless but there is just one thing I'm so sure of. Leo won't have sex with me tonight. I was still battling with my thoughts when Leo moved his huge body right in front of me and began to UnCloth. He kissed my lips like his whole life depended on it but I didn't respond to his kisses. It was when his hand fell on my chest that I stopped him.
"Wait Leo" I weakly protested
"What is it again?" He asked and I could see his scar creasing in the dimly lit room.
"I'm on my period. You can't have sex with me now. I'm so sorry Leo but don't worry, we'll make love as soon as my period is over." But I know that by then, I would have struggled to get a place I would be living. I think saying that should pull him off because it is impossible for him to check if I'm lying or not. School will soon resume and I won't mind facing any kind of threats my room mates are planning to give me. I'm very sure their threats won't be as gross as what I'm going through here.
I was glad when Leo pulled away himself from me and went back to lying down next to me. I heaved a silent sigh of relief as I watched him pull the blanket over himself.

It was the next morning that I began my search for a new place. I know that If I stay longer at Leo's, the outcome of my stay there would be something I would definately regret.
My search was fruitless because the room I found were either too much for me to afford the rent or too small for the amount labelled on it. I was on my way back home when I realised that the money in my bag had disspeared and I had no money for my fare back home. I decided that the best decision I have now was to wave cars down for a free ride but none even stopped before me. I was so tired that I didn't notice a car I waved to stop had stopped some few distances away. The driver honked to alert me and I quicky ran over to the parked car. I was dumbfounded when I found out the driver was no other than Femi, Aisha's boyfriend. Jola and her brother were also in the car.
Jola was the only person at the back.
"Hi Tara where are you going?" Femi asked.
I was silent for a period of time before I gave my shy reply.
"Tanke, Tipper Garrage"
"Okay, Come on in"
I climbed inside the car right beside Jola. Femi and Jola's twin brother were the only one chattering and laughing. Jola joined them most of the time but I was left mute trying to pay attention to my phone. I was glad it wasn't stolen like my money was so I buried my attention in it.

I was dropped right in front of Leo's appartment. I muttered a thank you and watch the car zoomed off before I went inside. Leo was with his friends, gambling and I bet he saw everything. He gave me a sucpicious knowing look but Ignored him and went inside.

This is just the beginning of the end....
Re: Roomates by Nobody: 3:14pm On Aug 26, 2014
Ayodele Jolade Kehinde

I dressed myself up in a strapless, knee leght white gown, my all back braids fell gently on my shoulders and I crowned my simple dressing with a pink lip gloss. I don't know why I was so keen and gentle in dressing myslef up. I had been dreaming about this morning overnight. I don't even know what my excitement was about, whether it was the joy of seing Cynthia again after a very long time or of going to church with Brother Paul or both.

I was dressed to pick Cynthia up at her uncle's place and my escort would be Brother Paul. He was with me when Cynthia called to lament her ordeal to me. I promised to pick her up on sunday morning so that we can go to church together with Paul who just came back to Ilorin and wants to be my church member.
I waited for a while before Paul's presence was announced to me downstairs by Taiwo. I calmed my strained nerves and gently breathed in and out before climbing down the steep stairs to see Paul chatting with Taiwo in the sitting room. He stood up when he saw m
"You are looking enchanting!"
"You ain't bad either"
We chatted for a while then bade Taiwo goodbye.

It was difficult to arrive at Cynthia's address but we got there anyways. The compound was attractive and was painted a light shade of cream and grey. An ironic colour combination but it looks magnificient. We pressed the bell and it was answered by an old man whom I geussed must be the gate keeper. He ushered us into the compound while he went in (to announce our presence I think) when we declared our mission to him.
He came back to consent to our entering the living room which we silently did.
We were welcomed by a middle aged man whom I geussed must be Cynthia's uncle into the large living room. He was warm and kind in his greeting and he offered us seats on the cozy sofas and couchs.
"You are here for Cynthia right?" he asked when we sat down
"Yes sir. I invited her to stay over at my place for the remaining week of the break."
"I see..." he said and smiled at us but the smile was soon replaced by a sad expression" Can you do me a favour young lady?"
"Anything for you sir" I said wondering about the kind of favour he was refering to
"Can you try to discourage Cynthia about leaving this place"
I didn't know what to say because I had no idea what really transpired between Cynthia and her uncle. She only briefed me that her break was terrible and that an attempt was even made to molest her. The one thing I know is that I wouldn't encorurage my friend to stay in a place where she would be molested
"Sir what do mean?" I faked ignorance
"Nothing. Make yourself comfortable okay?" he said closing the chapter he created himself.
"Okay sir." I said wondering what a weird man Cynthia has for an Uncle.
Cynthia Joined us and she was almost unrecognizable if it weren't for her ever radiating eyeballs and long lashes. She was looking thin and gaunt and she could be called a ghost of her former self. Her luggage were firmly on her hands and I rushed to help her with one but Paul was swift in collecting both from her and was soon on his way out of the living room.
I moved closer to Cynthia and we hugged warmly.
"Cynthia, do you have to do this?" her uncle's voice came booming behind us. I never realised he was so close.
"Yes Uncle. You have tried your very best but I can't bear it anymore. I'm sorry." Cynthia said and exit the room. I looked back at her uncle, he looked really unhappy. I saw a figure of a woman peering happily behind the door. I she geussed must be the man's wife. I followed Cynthia's path and we were soon on our way to church.

Paul dropped us at my house after we left church and promised to come the following day. It was late in the evening and I knew dad would be back and true to my words, dad was in the room sipping his wine gently and reading from a newspaper.
"Daddy"
"Look who is here, my baby."
I went over to hug him while Cynthia stood in the door way watching us.
"Is that your friend? Tell your friend to come in" Dad said and I waved Cynthia to come over which she did relunctantly.

I explained all that Cynthia told me in the car to Dad and politely asked if Cynthia can stay with us.
"What about your parent?"
"They are dead sir. They died in a fire outbreak."
"That's sad." Dad continued "Where were your parent's living before they died?"
"We were living in Sango before the fire out break occured sir"
"Sango?"
"Yes sir"
"and your parents died in a fire outbreak?"
"Yes sir..."
"Your father is Adeyemi Bolajoko?"
Cynthia was suprised.
"Yes sir... How did you know sir"
"Adeyemi and I were buddies in OAU then. He helped me many times even when we were in college with my fees. We hustled together to become great but we lost contact and later, I heard he died months ago on radio along with his wife and a daughter in a fire outbreak. I was really sad about it. I'm sorry... What is your name again?"
"Cynthia"
"Don't worry dear. Feel free, this is you new home now Cynthia..."
Re: Roomates by Aipete2(f): 4:14pm On Aug 26, 2014
Lemme clean my face
Re: Roomates by Nobody: 5:32pm On Aug 26, 2014
[quote author=Aipete2]Lemme clean my face[/quote
Do u need to
Re: Roomates by Nobody: 6:27pm On Aug 26, 2014
Thank God! Two new updates.. I av nothing to say abt Tara, but for Cynthia, I'm happy d way things r turning out. Nice work omoshelwa

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Re: Roomates by Marcela04: 6:57pm On Aug 26, 2014
I just pray dt things will work 4 Cyntha. Kudos 2 uI just pray dt things will work 4 Cyntha. Kudos 2 uI just pray dt things will work 4 Cyntha. Kudos 2 u
Re: Roomates by seunviju(f): 7:34pm On Aug 26, 2014
Wow,interesting
Re: Roomates by hassan85(m): 11:22pm On Aug 26, 2014
dear dear I just can't stop loving ur work. Two updates today hmn bless u. Weldon too big time

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Re: Roomates by Nobody: 8:07am On Aug 27, 2014
hmmm...I didn't think Tara would av d mind to get in that car....must av been so awkward. She's lucky Leo didn't rape her or check to see if she's in her period! Good for Cynthia, she has found a new family.

BTW where is Aisha? missing that girl. smiley

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Re: Roomates by Aipete2(f): 1:03pm On Aug 27, 2014
[quote author=omoshelwa][/quote] Lyk cwiously i dnt knw why
Re: Roomates by Nobody: 4:17pm On Aug 28, 2014
Wow following dis great storry
Re: Roomates by boladex1: 1:55pm On Aug 29, 2014
woa interesting





following
Re: Roomates by Brenda1201(f): 3:05pm On Aug 30, 2014
luvly
Re: Roomates by Nobody: 12:37pm On Aug 31, 2014
Bolajoko Cynthia
"You haven't touched your food yet. Is it not delicous enough to your taste?" Jola asked with her overwhelming concerned tone. I stared at her blank dish and all I could see were scrapes of toast. I directed my gaze to mine buh it laid untouched like a rejected ebola victim.
The dinning room of the Ayodele's is magnificient, stupendous and enormous. The air of peace in the house itself is worth curing a patient suffering from nervous breakdown.
"Nothing really. I just feel anorectic"
"You never told me you were sick. We need to see the doctor then."
But Jola had no idea that I need no doctor to tell me what is wrong with me. I personally know what is worng with me. My life appears to be meaningless to me and I really felt like a burden in the place I now see as my new home.
"Actually, you won't understand. You don't know how it feels to be alone. Like, being the only one out of everyone's league, at the mercy of everyody else's and a huge burden too."
Jola gazed at me like she was searching for a clue in my expression.
"Have you been thinking again?" She asked frowning at me like a mother who just learnt her child hadn't been doing what she ordered her to do. I was mute not because I don't have anything to say but because I don't even know how to say it.
"Look Cynthia, this is your new home. Nobody regards you as a burden as far as I'm concerned. You are just like any other member of the family now and believe me, you can do anything anyone of else does here." she stopped and brought her face inches close to mine.
"And talking about lonely," she continued "I am lonely. It might just seem my life is like Oz, a most perfect place but that is not the way it is. Mum died long ago that I don't even know her. All she left for us her children to remember her with were pictures she took during her lifetime. That was 20 years ago and I tried hard not to let that pull me down"
"Hmmmm but you still have your dad. You have maids who would attend to your needs at the snap of your fingers and there's Taiwo too." I defended trying to create reasons why her life remains like the land of 0z unlike mine.
"Dad is never at home. He came back from Abuja just a day ago but believe me, he would leave for Canada tommow. I agree, I have Taiwo but you've got Clara too"
Clara will come to Nigeria for her summer holiday next month and I have no idea where she would be staying because I'm very sure she's never staying at Uncle's place. She is currently schooling abroad and staying over at Aunt Mitchelle's (mum's immediate sister) who resided there.
"Jola, speaking about Clara, where would she be staying when she comes to Nigeria?" I rhetorically asked
"Here of course. Or you want her to go to your uncle's place and encounter all that you encountered?"
"Staying at Uncle's place is the last thing on my mind. But don't you think we'll be a huge burden to you guys"
Jola only smiled at me.
"Not at all. I thought Dad made it clear you can stay here as long as you want. He promised he is going to take of all your needs and school fees"
"But he said ME, not Clara and I"
"Well, just consider it as a 'yes' because I am very sure he's not going to say no to that"
I didn't know when a smile excaped from the vent of my mouth.
"I am so grateful Jola. You're just like an angel sent to help me out of this terrible reverie. Thanks so much"
"My pleasure. Now, eat" and judging by her tone, it was a command and not a request. I bent to my food and munched but I could see that Jola's lips remained laced with smiles as she stole glances at me.
Does making people make her that happy?
"Who was that Paul you introduced me to the other day. Does it mean our Mr. Right is already knocking" I raised my head to tease Jola in between bulgy cheeks.
"Yes" she said unconciously that I began to wonder whether she heard me right "No... I mean no... What was I thinking?... He certainly isn't what you are thinking... God! Cynthia, why would you say such... He is like my brother"
"I thought Taiwo is your only brother"
"Oh yeah... I mean, he is LIKE a brother because he is a friend's brother.." She was blushing pink, orange, and red now. I only giggled enjoying the hilarious drama. I could see traces of shyness on her eyes although she was trying so hard to hide it.
"Stop giggling. You are just making me feel like a fool."
"Okay I won't." I said and winked playfully at her but she frowned so I kept a straight face too.
"I have something that could cheer you up a bit" she said looking gleefully at me
"Nothing can cheer me up except it is something that will make you shy like it just happened now"
"I saw Tara"
"THAT will cheer me up" I said pushing my meal aside and waiting for her to begin.
"Femi, Taiwo and I were going for shopping when I saw her by the roadside, she looked stranded and pitiful. Nobody was ready to help her up so I told Femi to stop and we drove her to her place"
"Why can't you just let her walk home. Tell me more..."
Re: Roomates by boladex1: 2:16pm On Aug 31, 2014
welldo8ne and am really enjoying this story.


but this update short
Re: Roomates by aao: 4:06pm On Aug 31, 2014
Beautifully and skillfully crafted diary...Omoshelwa I must confess you are indeed a great writer. I relate with the story line as I read along, I can picture each character with facial expressions. The description here is just superb. More ink to your pen.

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Re: Roomates by preetyjay(f): 5:04pm On Aug 31, 2014
its been a while....thks for d updates

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Re: Roomates by Nobody: 5:18pm On Aug 31, 2014
aao: Beautifully and skillfully crafted diary...Omoshelwa I must confess you are indeed a great writer. I relate with the story line as I read along, I can picture each character with facial expressions. The description here is just superb. More ink to your pen.

You have said it all. I couldn't have said it better.
Re: Roomates by Grendel(m): 4:53pm On Sep 02, 2014
licking my Coldstone ice-cream with passion wink
Re: Roomates by emmabest2000(m): 5:43am On Sep 05, 2014
Getting more and more interesting ! More power power to your elbow !

Re: Roomates by Nobody: 7:39pm On Sep 07, 2014
sad omoshelwa ??
Re: Roomates by Nobody: 11:50am On Sep 08, 2014
Tara Carlos

My mind is already made up about leaving this terrible slum called a house but where would I go? I have no money on me to rent a house or anybody who would accept me with open arms in Ilorin and going back home sounds like a good option now. There are these terrible, weird and odd feelings I've got about home.

Leo is making this place a hell for me. He gets really mad and jealous whenever he sees me wih a guy. I wasn't surprised when he termed Brother Ify as "one of my many boyfriends". That was how very odd he is. .
He flares up anytime a guy tries making passes at me. They usually end up hurling words at each other or throwing few punches which usually give the other guy a black eye or a bleeding nose.
It was no surprise that even his male neigbours kept their distance when saying hi or good morning to me.
The more reason I want to leave his place as soon as possible is mainly because of the day he saw Femi dropped me off at his place. He was playing cards with his friends by the corridor and I could see his eyes roving menacingly at me with every step I took. He glared at me as I walked in but I simply ignored him. I was barely in when he followed suit. He charged furiously towards me.
"it seems you have been making new friends." he asked moving closer. I knew where he was driving at so, i simply kept mute
"Who was that guy that dropped you off now?"
"He is my roomate's boyfriend. I bet you saw that I was seating with a female in the backseat. That is Jola, my roomate"
Leo gave a forced laugh. Goddamn him if he doesn't believe me.
"You know what? You are just one hell of a slut and you always think you are the smartest b*tch in the universe. Do I look like a slowpoke to you? Was it not you who told me you are not in good terms with your roomates and that you'd never be? How come everything changed in a day and your so called roomate's boyfriend offered you such a comfty ride?"
"What is wrong with you? Why can't you just believe me for once? Femi is my roomate's boyfriend and he saw me by the roadside, stranded and gave me a ride. Is that too hard for you to believe."
"So it's Femi. Don't feed me shits Tara. You guys are going out and I can bet you have slept with him!"
"Are you crazy. You are a big fool ....." A heavy slap landed on my left cheeck and my head began spinning
"You slapped me?" was the first thing I could say after regaining consciousness. I was so furious that I stormed out of the house. I know I'm never staying in that house again. I slammed the door behind and walked swiftly to the roadside ignoring the stares of his friends. I stood by the roadside like I was waiting for a cab even though I would have done that if I have money on me. I was still satanding there like statue when I heard
"Tara"
I traced the voice towards my left and standing there was Sister Trisha, a devoted church member back in Enugu.
Sister Trisha worked as a nurse along with mum but she was a junior nurse and was like a younger sister to mum. She began living in Ilorin when she got a job with better pay at UITH a year ago.
It had been months since I have seen her.
"Sister Trisha." I went over to her and gave her a hug.
"Tara. Your mum is really worried about you. She said you told your brother that you are okay here."
"Yeah, Sister Trisha" even I doubt that.
"Well, she wants you home tommorow. Something warrants your attention at home and You must be there."
"What is that?"
"Nothing. You just need to come home and it is a must."
"How did you get my address?"
"Your brother Ifeanyi, sent it to me. Enough with the questions already, go and get your things right now cos you'll stay in my place today and we'll both make the trip to Enugu tommorow."

I don't want to into Leo's appartment. She might see Leo and that is no good news.
"No need. My things are safe where they are. Why don't we just go to your place now. I can't wait to know where you live."
"Okay then. Are you sure your things are safe where they are?"
"They won't be any safer"
We flag down a cab after which she told the driver our destination. The car zoomed off immediately we climbed in and I felt happy of finally being free from Leo.
Sister Trisha was exchanging greetings with someone in the front seat. I looked up to see who it was and I was shocked when it turned out to be Aisha.
"Aisha" I didn't know when her name find its way out of my mouth.
"You know her?" Sister Trisha asked.
"Yeah. We are roomates" Aisha answered not looking at me.
"That's nice. Well, Aisha, Tara is like my sister and Tara, Aisha's mum is a senior nurse in UITH."
"That's nice." I managed to say.
I was somehow relieved of the tensed feeling I felt when I had sms alert. It was from Leo and it read:
#I'm sorry baby. I thought you fell for Femi's charm.. Everyone knows he always have his ways with girls... Just forget it and come back home. I'll make it up to you.#

I didn't hesitate to give my reply.
#I quit and you can go to hell for all I care!!!#....

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Re: Roomates by Nobody: 11:52am On Sep 08, 2014
Repteam: sad omoshelwa ??

Present ma
Re: Roomates by Nobody: 11:54am On Sep 08, 2014
DAvIt0: Just found out this Story on here... #NowFollowing

welcome to the family brother

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