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EZINNE

(The Picnic)

We woke up very early the next day, and resumed at the kitchen to finish from where we stopped last night.
We prepared the small chops, fried rice, jollof rice, few wraps of swallow.
I heard Enitan calling her fiance to help her pick up the cake and bring it down to the venue.
By 10am we were set to leave. I already had the gist that Hauwa's a senator's daughter. She came with Enitan the previous day, she picked her up at her house. We boarded her Range Rover. I left my car in Crystal's compound.
We got to the venue all the six guys too just came in their luxurious cars.

When I saw all of them, I was like "Is good look a criteria for joining this circle!” The guys are all handsome in their own ways. Tall, good looking. I think it's just two that has an average height but their built compensated for the height. That all hugged and pecked each other on the cheeks. I just stayed back watching them. They shaked me one after the other. No introduction yet. "Crystal where did you get this goddess from" I heard one of them asked. "Why is everybody asking me this question" that was her reply.
We all stepped into the venue, the guys moved in the drinks they brought, they also helped move in the things we brought.

They prayed briefly and sang worship, to appreciate God for bringing them together again. I was really moved during the worship led by Crystal, they held each other's hands in circle. I felt that unity and love among them. We all took our seats thereafter.
Enitan stepped out, giving the opening speech and all. She then called me out to introduce myself. I stepped out and introduced myself.

My name is Ezinne Sota. I'm Igbo, from Anambra state. I just finished my NYSC and currently working with a telecom company here in Lagos. I do patronize Mummy Ejiofor. She took me in as her own child and that was how I got to know Crystal.

__________Toyin Taiwo

Enitan: Famz, she just introduced herself, it's time to introduce ourselves too.
Each person stoop up one after the other to introduced themselves. They gave their names, there state of origin, where they work. Some work in big companies and for those who are self employed among them as really make a big name for themselves. I was impressed by their successes. They were so open that they even stated their age during the introduction.

Enitan: It's time to ask our new friend questions, if there's anything you want to know about her, please ask.
Jay: Hi, Ezinne you didn't tell us about your relationship status.

Me: I'm single.

Onochie: We know you are single, what he meant to ask is if you are in a relationship or not.

Me: I'm not in a relationship.

Jay: A beautiful lady like you?

Zite: Sorry Ezinne, We forgot to tell you that you are beautiful.

MeShy) Thank you.

Onochie: Why are you still single? If I may ask, you are a beautiful lady.

Me: Well, I was in a relationship before but it ended. I'm based in Anambra, when I was posted to Lagos for service, I and my boyfriend started having issues which was caused by the distance. Five months into my service year we eventually broke up.

Feso: Sorry about that.

Soma: You didn't mention your age, we all stated ours!

Me: I'm 24.

Hauwa: That makes you the youngest among us.

Onochie: She's the youngest, the baby of the house.
He said playfully and they all attested to it.

Enitan: Any other questions?

All: No

Enitan: Let's move on then.

_____________Toyin Taiwo



THE INITIATION

Enitan continued. " I know you are scared when you heard about the initiation, reason why you didn't sleep in your house last night.
(Everyone laughed)
Onochie: Somebody is scared.
Enitan: This is not a blood sucking circle. The initiation means stating all our rules and you pledging to abide by it if you want to join us.
I sighed deeply. "So this is it and I almost died of anxiety"
Enitan : here are the rules please listen to it carefully.




THE RULES:

-Love : You have to love everybody, it's love that kept us all together for years.

-We don't keep grudges, malice. We do fight but we settle immediately. When you have a fight with someone, you have to resolve it right there and then.

-No curse words, abusive words. No F words (Fu*k) or B words(Bit*h) You can't use it amidst us.

-We don't double date, either you are dating in or outside the circle. We groom ourselves to be responsible.

-We don't keep secrets from each other we are all opened to each other like a book.

-Be your brother/sister's keeper. We always look out for each other.

- We are blunt, we call a spade a spade and not a spoon. Say things the way it is, we don't polish words.

- The only language allowed in her midst is English. No indigenous language is permitted. You know we are not from the same tribe. For example you can’t speak Igbo with another Igbo fellow here when Hauwa and Enitan are present thereby keeping them out of the conversation.

-We say No to premarital sex. We discourage ourselves from such practices.

-Lastly, You can't date anyone's EX here in the circle. We can’t afford to be hopping from one person to another within the circle.

__________Toyin Taiwo
"Do you agree to abide by this rules?" Enitan asked.
Me: I agreed, God help me.

"Welcome to the family" Enitan said and hugged me.

Everyone came out one after the other to hug me. Their colognes filled my nostrils. I was warmly welcomed into the family.
They all went back to their sit and Enitan continued. " Here is the brief History of the circle.



HISTORY OF THE CIRCLE

Crystal is the cord that binds us together. She had only one friend while growing up, Zite. She gained admission into the University of Lagos along side her childhood friend. She started having friends in school and introduced them to Zite.

Zite became friends with all her friends too and before we knew it we started this circle. Crystal is the mutual friend we all have in common and that's why she’s fondly called the great grand friend while Zite is called the grand friend.



THE LINK:

Zite: Crystal's childhood friend.
Hauwa and Enitan: Crystal's Room mates(100l)
Jay and Soma: Crystal's course mate.
Feso: Crystal's fellowship mate( her fellowship buddy)
Dume and Onochie: Crystal's co- Executives at SUG(Student Union Government)

_______________Toyin Taiwo


EXECUTIVES:

Crystal: Welfare
Onochie: PRO
Enitan: Secretary
Matron: Mummy Ejiofor.
Patron-: Chief Akpotha (Zite's Father)

Enitan : As for the welfare office, you can meet with Crystal if you need anything at all. Financial, what have you. Cases she can't handle alone she forwards it to the house. We have a common purse as well, we're you can get emergency funds to run a project or contract. You can get a million naira and above. We also donates to orphanage home and visit at the end of the year. Every other things, you get to know them as times go by.

Thank you everyone, over to you Onochie. Enitan said and went back to her seat.
Everyone gave her a round of applause while Onochie stepped forward.

rachealfst:
I'm glad you like the story. Thanks.