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Kaycee9242:
op thanks for the wonderful update. I have an observation, in d update preceding this one u made mention of Gabriel exchanging numbers with Rose the day they introduced themselves but this update now made us know that Rose doesn't have phone yet. pls clarify me on it so that we will b on the same page. u are doing a great work.

We exchanged room numbers and not mobile number. Thanks for your observation!

Should I wake her, should I not.....this has been my thought for a while now, Rose has been sleeping for the past 2hrs 20 mins, I went close to her nostril to ensure she was still breathing as I don't want to be a victim of circumstances. I slept as soon as she did but I've woken since the past 1hr, and the fact that she is a silent sleeper worries me, she didn't change position all through and she was breathing silently.

After another 15mins, I couldn't take it any longer, then I tapped her gently on the arm..

Rose! Rose!!

She moved for the first time in almost 3hrs, then turned to face the other side to start afresh perhaps. Rose, common wake up, if you sleep this way now, what would be left to be done in the night?

Leave me alone Gabriel.... she said grudgingly.
Stand up jor, I never knew you like to sleep like this, and you are not even fat...

You can't understand the last time I had such sleep Gabriel, my room mates don't give room for such, it's either they are gisting, or someone has a visitor over, no room for privacy at all.....she said stretching her body...... what's the time by the way?

It's quarter past 5, I was worried when you slept that long without even changing position atleast, and by the way I was bored, So I had to wake you...

You are not a gentleman silly boy, she said as she stood and went to the rest room.

After some few minutes, she came out...

I think I will have to reconsider taking a room like this next session, it's lovely having something like this to oneself on campus.... she said

Well, you are welcome to share this room with me pending when you secure yours!

We were both in the room for the rest of the evening gisting oblivious of the time, when it was quarter to 7pm, she made to leave...

Tomorrow is Saturday Rose, why the rush? I wouldn't mind you spending the night here and don't worry, I will sleep on the rug while you have the mattress to yourself....

I like Rosemary' company, never a dull moment with her. After much convincing, she agreed to spending the night in my room, but she left for her room to change her clothe and to inform her roomie where she will be for the night.

After Rose left for her room, I was so excited unnecessarily, and I was getting some crazy ideas in my head, and before anything, I was already having erection...... What's wrong with me, I thought. I tried to distract myself but nothing I tried was working, this thing must have a mind of its own obviously. Rose is my friend, Sophie is my girlfriend, I reminded myself as I left the room to get somethings at the supermarket downstairs.

I spent almost 30mins downstairs before resuming back to my room, it's so funny that there has been electricity supply since we came back to the hostel which is very unusual.

I got busy as soon as I got back into the room, I did review of the day's lectures which took me almost 1hour and it's funny Rose hasn't come yet. It's past 8 already, has she changed her mind, did her roommates advised her against such? Why would she lie when she knew she wouldn't want to come?
How I wish boys can be allowed to enter girls hostel at that time of the night, I would not have hesitate to go look for her, and she doesn't a phone yet.

After my review, I resumed back to the prison break series I was watching, it was funny as I forgot about everything the moment i concentrated on the series. People I sensed to be my neighbours have been knocking on my door since they heard sound coming from my room, I refused to open nor answer them, I always knw through the way they drag their slippers approaching my door and the manner at which they knock. I was just so pissed that Rose played me and I needed to channel it on whoever around me at that time.

Not long after, a slight knock came suddenly, I paused the video to be sure it wasn't an imaginary knock, I was going to play back the video when I didn't hear another knock when it came again... I stood as I glanced at the time, 8:43pm.
I knew she was the one, I just went to the door as all the anger that I've built inside of me seemed to give way out of the blues.....

Baba howfar, abeg borrow me that R Kelly wey you dey play that afternoon make I enjoy ham too biko.....that was the sound I heard as soon as I opened the door...he was one of my useless neighbours who wouldn't allow me live my life without interference....

I was standing there staring at him with every hatred I could mustered within me.....the CD don break bros..... that was the only thing I said as I closed the door behind me. Useless idiot, I cursed!

I couldn't continue with the movie as my mind drifted to Rosemary again, what have I done to deserve this kinda treatment from her, she should have told me she is not coming rather than post me like a kid the way she did... I was already concluding on the silent treatment I will give her when next I set my eyes on her when another knock came.......
I sat up immediately, glanced at the time, 9:23pm. Rose wouldn't want to risk coming out of her hostel at this time of the night, whatever could have kept her back till this late would have kept her back in her room for the night, she doesn't strike me like someone who take unnecessary risk walking down the aisle of a boys hostel this late. I pondered on this for some seconds as the knock still continues, I went to the door reluctantly and was shocked to see Rose standing at the door, she was wearing a multi colored flowing gown and had a bag clutched in her hand. I stood there shocked and had a thousand and one question to ask as she breezed past me into the room without waiting for me to invite her.

I like to use the shower, I'm sweating, I will tell you what kept me back when I'm done ok? I know you have questions to ask....Rose said as she entered the restroom.
One thing I was sure of at that point was that Rose had something interesting in the bag she brought, as an aroma took over the room, i couldn't pin point the exact food but I was already looking forward to it as Rose is a good cook.

Oh, I feel so refreshed, what would you have done if I eventually didn't show up Gabriel? ........She asked as she came out of the restroom...
I just sat at the tip of the bed staring at her as she has changed to a bum short revealing her legs and a short silk top with no bra obviously behind it. I was obviously not thinking straight at that point, as I was having a funny feelings within me.
Rose is one of the best three (3) medical students in my faculty, she is my close friend, how come I'm having such feelings for her out of the blues, something must be wrong with my head.......i thought!

I asked you a question Gabriel, what would you have done if I eventually didn't show up tonight? She said as she was applying some cream to her face.

Well, I already thought you wouldn't come again tonight and I've made up my mind to pay you back in thesame measure...
Same measure? Like you snubbing me when you see me right, she asked laughing in between...
Whatever you can come up with, and be rest assured I'm going to be hostile as well...i concluded
At this point she was laughing uncontrollably.....
I thought as much when I was preparing the food and running out of time, I told Angela (her room mate) you wouldn't forgive me if I reneged on my promises. More of why I had to risk everything coming out at this time.

She went to the bag, brought out her books and the dishes. She made semo with egusi soup garnished with stock fish and Titus. Despite the fact that I'm not really a fan of Semo, I have to settle with it because you hardly come by those types foods as a student.

We both did justice to the food accordingly, I must admit Rose knows her onions when it comes to making African dishes.
We were both lying on the bed after the meal gisting and having the best of time laughing till past 11 p.m. By this time, the weather was already cold, closing the window didn't have much effect as Rose was curled under the wrapper. I sticked to our original agreement of sleeping on the rug whilst Rose was on the mattress.

Now you are forming a gentleman Abi, you better come to the bed, this bed is wide enough to take 5 people conveniently....that was Rose having a dig at me...
I smiled at where I was lying down, I didn't wait another seconds as I moved to the bed before she changed her mind.
I thought you will say no, I don't know the point you were trying to prove to me naughty head....she said

Can I share the wrapper with you? I asked not minding her jibes all along...
You are free, but make sure you mind yourself, she said jokingly

I lay by her side under the wrapper facing up while she faced me curled up, I've switched off the light, and only left with the rays from the hoofer so there was no way to know if her eyes were opened or closed. We were there for almost 20mins not moving nor talking, I couldn't sleep for some obvious reasons.

After another 10 minutes of sleeplessness, I sighed and she seemed to hear me.
Why are you not sleeping Gabriel, come here, she said as she held me close to herself....this will help neutralize the cold.....
Her head was on my shoulder & part of her body was resting on mine, I felt her succulent breast resting on my chest, this triggered whatever feelings and reactions I've Been trying to curtail all along.
I started moving my hand slowly on her back unconsciously, after sometimes I was doing it with intent when I realized and felt her breathing has changed and her heartbeat was pounding faster.......


...........to be continued

IAMJojo:
wizzie001,did u abandon dis story?

Oh, not at all.....my schedule has been very tight recently, I will be dropping some thrilling chapters soon... forgive my shortcomings!

meneski:
not long after...... Wetin happen?

I will try as much as possible to update later in the day....

Please bare with me for late updates and errors as I don't cross check after typing, I will take my time during the weekend to read through all the sections and make adjustment. Thanks fam...

My new independent lifestyle and new environment really was something of a wonderful experience, I got a new phone too a week after resumption courtesy of my dad. I didn't have much trouble doing my clearance and paying all the departmental and faculty dues. Few weeks into lectures has really shown me we have some genius students I really need to contend with if I really want to be a force to reckon with in my department. They ask intelligent questions that throws lecturers off balance, and most of these lots are female students, they seem to know more than the lecturers even as they used medical terms we haven't been taught freely during open conversation.

One of such ladies is Rosemary, she is from Edo, she is a definition of an elegant young lady, though her beauty is not close to that of Sophie and Tobi, but she has this unique standard that makes her stand out. I met her after one of those heated lectures.

You seem to have been studying medicine right from the womb, I wouldn't mind having you as my personal coach, name your price please.......

Well, I doubt if you can afford my service charges young man... Rosemary retorted without blinking an eyelid

You wouldn't know until you try me....i replied stretching out my hand to introduce myself.
After the introduction, I got to know her hostel is directly adjacent to mine, we exchanged numbers and the rest they say was history.

Despite our busy schedules, Tobi still made it an effort to come see me between classes everyday, we've bonded so bad we tell eachother everything. It was during one of her visit that she saw me and Rosemary sitting on the stairs discussing about a practical we just did, I introduced Tobi as my twin sister and they both got along well.

My hostel life was never a dull moment, I've made good numbers of friends since I got to the hostel. Due to poor power supply, neighbours knocks on my door to charge phones whenever I switch on my ever reliable small tiger generator, and this has further made me popular in the hostel. Daniel is another factor, he has a spare key to my room, he brings ladies even whenever I'm in class, I always get to know as soon as I enter my room with different scents in the air, and some of the ladies he brings stays around the hostel, so they do come around to greet me sometimes in the evening and to watch movies late into the night.

I became very close to Rose as we walk together back to the hostel everyday after each day' lectures, sometimes I go directly with her to her room where she prepares dinner for me before I retire to my room later in the night. There are 3 occupants in her room, so there isn't much privacy, but they get along well as they all respect their boundaries. As much often I go to her room, she hasn't visited me before, she is either busy reading or cooking, she is an indoor type of lady. It was on a Friday after the day's activities as we were strolling back to the hostel as usual, she asked me if she can come along with me to my room. I was shocked and surprised at the Same time, I knew something was wrong as she isn't the type who makes such demand, how much more to go to a guy's room.

What's wrong Rose, you can confide in me, I will understand...
Nothing really, I just had little altercation with one of my room mates and I need space to breath, that's all....she said.

Oh, well you know I will be more than glad to have you over, but the thing is that I only know how to prepare noodles, hope you wouldn't mind?

She smiled, well, I'm eager to see how your noodles will give me a running stomach...

At that point, I wished I had taken my time to arrange my room very well in the morning, I was trying to remember if I laid the bed and as well disposed the boxer I changed that morning into the laundry basket...it would be an embarassment if I don't.

Heads were turning as we both entered my hostel compound as usual, something that is common with male hostel... People who we don't even greet before were greeting as we both walked along.. sigh
If Rose was shy, she didn't show it at that moment, she was chatting away and asking questions oblivious of prying eyes.

I quickly scanned the room as soon as I opened the door, I heaved a sigh of relief as I noticed I disposed my boxers properly though I didn't lay the bed, but it was still in proper shape....

Wow, how come you set up your room like you are at home Gabriel? You have a very nice room here I must confess, I mean everywhere looks cool....she said as she walks around..... can I check your kitchen and the rest room?

Yea sure, but be ready for graphic scene in the rest room as I don't flush....i said jokingly

Surprisingly, there was light that evening, so I just switched on the fan and put R-Kelly musical video collection into the video loader, knowing well that ladies I've come across likes R Kelly alot.

Then I excused myself as I entered the rest room to have my shower and thereafter changed to my joggers and singlet.
She was already lying down as I came out, watching the video though she has reduced the volume considerably.

I then proceeded to make the noodles and fried egg for her, we ate in thesame plate silently as she was so keen on R Kelly's live performance wowing the crowd.
She laid back when she was done eating and resumed back as I packed the plates to the kitchen, she commended me for the food and then chastised me for adding much pepper.

I knew she felt at home as she slept off not long after.

......to be continued

Good evening all, sorry the update is coming a little bit late, it was due to my schedule.

Please let's ensure we comply and abide by the rules as we vote wisely tomorrow.

May God keep us all to see Nigeria flourishing again!

....... My Sunday wasn't really spectacular except when we got to the youth church, and Tobi signalled to the usher when the coordinator asked for new members to stand up, I was then called upon to come to the front for proper introduction.
I was obviously going to decline, but it was a bit too late as people were clapping and it seemed I was the only newcomer in your church that particular day...

.....good morning church, I'm Gabriel, I'm actually in town for my admission processes, I reside in Lagos & I assure you I will always come to church whenever I'm available....
It was like I gave a great speech as people were clapping impressed with my short speech, I think I've won some hearts over as I saw some gals smiling and giggling as I walked back to my seat after the church prayed for me.

I was walking outside the church with Tobi by my side asking if i enjoyed the service when I saw two ladies sneaked up to our side.... they are ofcourse Tobi's friends...

Oh gals, stay off.. danger zone.. Tobi said jokingly as she grabbed my left hand under her armpit.
Tobi eventually introduced us to one another, and I got to know they are jambites too, both just gained admission to study Accounting just like Tobi.

Fast forward to Monday morning, myself and Tobi both followed his dad to the campus, it was a bit far away from the town. As soon as we drove into the campus, he instructed the driver to go towards medical sciences.

It wasn't long, we were soon in the director's office as Tobi waited outside at the reception, after prof introduced me, the director sized me up and threw some impromptu questions at me which I answered conveniently. Then he instructed me to wait at the reception as he had a short meeting with professor.
Prof soon came out, and told me to wait till when I'm been called in for my exam, and further instructed me to wait behind after the exam so he would instruct his driver to come pick me.

Dad no no, I will wait behind, I intend showing him around as soon as he is done with his exam, we will come to your office as soon as we are through....

Oh well, is that okay by you young man? The prof said walking towards his car in haste.
Yes sir, I'm fine with the plan sir.....
Alright then, you two should be careful and make sure you write your exam very well as I won't be able to do anything if you score below the standard ok?
I will do all I can sir, I assured him as he drove away...

I was with Tobi at the reception for the next 1 hour chatting away without anyone referring or calling me, that was when I asked if she still have the plan of paying the acceptance fee and some other processing she claimed she wanted to do!
I'm going to wait till the next hour, if you aren't called in by then, then I will need to go to the bank, but ensure you wait back for me even if you are done so we won't miss each other ok.....
No problem, I can't even wait for the examination to be over so we can go on sight seeing, I feel like a student already....

2 hours later, I was still at the reception looking at everyone walking in and out, Tobi left as arranged, it seemed the professor as forgotten I'm here I thought..
I was still wondering when a woman in her old 30's walked into the reception and called out 3 names, and instructed us to follow her...

I was shocked the other two are also seeking admission to study medicine as they are much more older and married.
We were put in another spacious room and served question paper immediately.
I prayed as soon as I settled down knowing my future depends on the outcome of the examination, though I was a little bit anxious and scared initially, I was upbeat i will pass as soon as I settled down to write...
The question has 50 objectives and 10 theories in all and we were instructed to answer all....We were given 1hr 30minutes.

After about an hour, I stood to submit, I've done the one I could do though I attempted all, I wasn't sure of 2 out of the ten theories I did.
The woman instructed me to stay behind at the reception as she took the answer booklet into the director's office. I sat there for sometimes before the two others came to join me, both are married men.
They were discussing about the examination and possible outcome when I saw the professor walked into the reception. The receptionist stood up immediately to greet him, he just waved as he walked towards me, haven't you written it?
I have sir, they told me to stay behind...
Okay, wait for me.... he then walked away into the director's office.
Tobi walked in 25minutes after sweating profusely.
Why are you sweating this much Tobi, did they microwaved You? I asked
My brother, this sun is capable of frying plantain, I doubt if we will be doing our sight seeing today Gabriel except you beg Daniel to take us around...she said as she settled down beside me...
Daniel? You mean your dad's driver will release the car to him? I asked surprised.
Duh, Daniel brings dad's other car to school, you mean he didn't tell you all these? I'm surprised he hasn't told you because he brags alot, he is actually a big boy in this school...
Then we can go to his department when we are done here, I'll convince him to cruise us around, I said excited looking forward to it.... were you able to pay the money?
Yea sure, I'm 90% done with my admission procedure, so I can atleast soft pedal now a bit.....she said wiping off the sweat with her white handkership trying not to clean up her make up. I even saw my friends at the faculty, they asked after you, I didn't tell them you are around, if not they would have been here, you've charmed them....
The way I charmed You? I asked not looking at her....
There was a bit silence before she overcame the shock.......
Yea, you charmed me, but the beautiful thing is that we are cousins, so I will be the one to screen who you date and who you won't.. ....
Hmmm, you don't strike me like a guy can charm you Tobi, you seems to me like someone who don't........

Gabriel? The receptionist called out cutting me short of my conversation, she just got off from the Intercom... I stood and went towards her.... The director called for you, knock before you enter please....
Okay ma.....i said as I walked into the office with my heart in my mouth....
Good afternoon sir, I said almost prostrating.....
Come here my son, you really impressed me... The prof said smiling, as he drew me closer to himself.... while the director's secretary was busy printing out some details which I later got to know was my score details and my admission letter, I was already full of life for the fact that i could make a whole professor to be proud of me, that's a commendation I won't take with lightly...

When we later put it forward to the prof of our initially plan of sight seeing, he dismissed saying we could do it some other time but today....
Tobi was so furious, but there is little or nothing we could do about it as we drove off towards his department of Economics.

The next few days was eventful as my parents came down to Ekiti on Thursday, they've bought most things I will need in school except some few things. Our initial plan was for me to get an accommodation within the school premises until the prof kicked against it saying I will be going from his house, I had to convince my mum and lectured her about the importance of staying around my course mates so we could read together than staying in the prof house where I will be limited to share ideas with my mates in the hostel. She bought it hook line and sinker, she did a good job convincing my dad too. My dad didn't have much trouble convincing the prof, his own reservation was that he doesn't want me to mix with bad wagons according to him.
Tobi was the happiest person when she realized I will be staying in the hostel, according to her, she will seize that opportunity to be staying back in the school environment too as long as I'm there to mingle with friends.

I was to stay in one of the most populated hostel in the school premises, Daniel facilitated the payment for 2 bedded room which would have just two students inside. He promised his dad and mine that he will ensure the other occupant will be someone of good character.

My parent travelled back, but they ensured they opened a bank account for me with alot of money to buy things I will further need, they didn't want me to miss anything obviously... My room was at the top floor facing girls hostel, Daniel ensured the room was repainted and we both went to buy the necessary gadgets needed to make the room one of the best around. I didn't know how Daniel did it, he ensured no one was posted to the same room, so I resumed as the only occupant.

Prof has told me before hand that I will be resuming finally to the hostel on a Sunday afternoon after church so he can pray and inspect the room, Daniel ensured all the gadgets in the room was evacuated a day preceding the Sunday, if not, we knew the prof will seize everything and term me unserious. He might even ask me to pack my bags and follow him back home which would be a nightmare I don't think I can recover from.

We drove into the premises around 3pm, virtually all the student we came across knew him and were greeting him as we went up the stairs, Dammy, Tobi and Mummy helped with my bags and food stuffs while I carried the bag containing my books and bed spread. Daniel lead the way as the prof walked after him closely.
We got to the room as he asked for the other occupant, Daniel told him he is yet to resume, the prof then said he can't allow me to stay alone then as I will have to go back home until the room mate is around....
Jeez, I thought........
And by the way, this mattress is too big for a student, and why do you have to lay a rug when you can put a carpet eh? The prof said.....
I was already scared the prof won't allow me stay in the hostel anymore with the way he was finding fault with everything until Daniel came to my rescue....

Dad, the mattress is actually for the two occupants, they joined their money to buy it and regarding the rug, the student staying in the room before was using it so he left it behind for the new occupant....Dan concluded
All these while, I was in awe with the level Daniel could come up with such lies without blinking an eyelid, Dammy was coughing repeatedly to tell Dan she knew it was all lies...
When is your room mate coming Gabriel? Mum asked...
He will be coming later in the evening ma, that was what he told me yesterday when we went to buy the mattress... I lied... learning very fast from Daniel....

Well, let's wait a bit to see if he can meet us here... .Mum concluded
I don't have that time, I need to go back home for some research in the next ten minutes, Daniel can stay with him pending when the other occupants arrive, so he can then finds his way home.
That was when I heaved a sigh of relief, and I knew Daniel did same too because he smiled lightly.....

After my stuffs was arranged in one of the wardrobes, and everything looks set, the mum now lead the whole family In prayers , binding and casting away any demon lurking around the corner to harm the occupants, she concluded her prayers by soaking the room with the blood of Jesus and they went back home leaving Daniel behind.....
We didn't waste time as went to carry the gadgets I bought through the help of Daniel back into the room from where we kept them....
I had a television set, a three loader Sony audio system with two giant speakers, a video CD and a fan which makes the room looks more of a luxurious apartment rather than a typical student abode.

This was the beginning of my undoing as a student.......the gods must really be angry!

.......................to be continued

..........Sleepy head, despite hours spent holed up in that room of yours, you haven't increased in size ever since I knew you, you are mother of all introverts...that was Dammy having a jibe at Tobi who didnt mind as she went straight into the kitchen swaying her hips....
Did she see me and snubbed, am I too small not to be noticed, perhaps she didn't see me....i was wondering within me when Daniel called my attention regarding my wrist watch....
Oh man, that's Rolex you have there, what an expensive watch it must be Gabriel, how much did you buy it?
I didn't buy it bro, It was a gift from yankee...
You see, that's someone relative sending such a valuable material, not all those oversize shirts and trousers my aunt send always that ends up in my trash box, I think I'm going to have to tell her when next she calls not to buy anything for me again, she should be sending the money instead, I'd prefer it that way, Dan said
Send money? It's like you don't need anything from her again Abi? You know the type of auntie you have and you are here talking about money, shelve that idea bro, Dammy warned him....

I was smiling at their drama when Tobi walked back into the dinning with a bottle water and her book clutched under her armpit...
Tobi is same height with Dammy, but she is the prettier with chocolate color unlike her other siblings, she has a cornrow hairstyle, she had a short blue gown on. She has this air of I don't care attitude most last born do have around her.

Dammy? tell me, does extra flesh amount to extra cash in my account? And by the way, you know how many boys queue for my attention whenever I walked down the street to grind pepper? That's acceptance sis....she said as she sat beside Dammy opposite my chair...

I was already concluding in my mind that Tobi is going to be very rude and It seems I'm disliking her already....

You don't disappoint, you have sharp mouth just like your father, you seems not to know you are a girl, if you go out and abuse those boys that you claimed follows you up and down, they will beat you ehn.....Dan said pointing fork at her.

Did you not see Gabriel? Dammy asked..

Though I've already lost appetite since the drama started, I just wished to escape into the room because this seems to be more of family affairs that has to be settled internally without external interference...

Do I look that bad Gabriel?
Her question jolted me out of my thought..
What did you say? I asked
I mean do I look so out of class, out of proportion or something.. Tobi asked seeking validation from a stranger like me without any form of introduction or something related...

Well on the scale of 1 to 10, I will rate you 9.9... I said as all attention was on me..

Yayyyy.... that settles It, Tobi said.
You see....I don't know if it's a crime to be the last born in this house, y'all just look for avenue to hate and vent your frustration on, it's not my fault that I'm finer than the two of you combine together... anyway I forgive you, she said blinking at them as she came to sit beside me..

She introduced herself telling me virtually everything I need to know about her. All this while, Dan and Dammy have excused us as they both went upstairs, I told her the little I could afford to tell her because I wasn't free with her yet.

Anyway, I guess we will both be following dad to school on Monday, I have to pay my acceptance fees and other dues on monday, I will show you around ok?
Okay, I will appreciate that though it seems I will be writing an exam on Monday for validation I guess, your dad told me when he saw me....i said

Yea sure, you know all the necessary examination has been conducted, you have to validate so your name can be released with the supplementary list, she explained with good knowledge of the whole process...

We were deep in our conversation when the professor rushed down and handed his wireless telefone to me, I was a bit shocked as I held the phone.....and the prof was there staring at me through the top of his spectacle like he want to be sure I won't lie or something....
It was my dad who was asking how the trip was and if I've settled down well, then I later spoke to my mum who was saying if I don't like the new environment, I should come back home. I later spoke with Kicky who informed me she would be going back to school in some days time, and she told me Sophie called not quite long wanting to know if they've heard from me...
That was when I remembered Daniel said I can make use of the land line if I want to call anyone, after the call, I didn't know where I got the courage to ask the prof who already sat on the dining with us asking Tobi some questions if I can use the land line to call...
I thought you just spoke with your people, who do you want to call again? He asked
Biko, which kind question be this...i asked within me..
I wish to call my best friend sir....
Okay, but don't stay too long on the call, Its an act of indiscipline and joblessness when one does that....you can convey your messages in few minutes and as well get the feedback... He said as Tobi was serving him lunch
Tobi has helped in packing my plates and cleaning the dining table as I stood to escape that moment...
Thank you sir, I said as I tried to excuse myself....
Not so fast, he said... sit down, you haven't told me much about you, you are under my care and tutelage now, and I can't afford to have a stranger under my roof, though you are my brother's son, the last time I think i saw you was when you were still on your fours. So let's meet you.
I exchanged glances with Tobi whose look was that of 'well, you have no choice now, just give him what he wished to hear and let's escape this place.'
I told him all I could remember about myself, hobbies, aspirations, likes and dislikes.
That's interesting, I'm impressed, you are bright, I can see that. I want you to study towards Monday, they won't ask you more than what you've been taught in your secondary school days ok? And if you need any clarification, don't hesitate to come to me ok? He said as the wife settled beside him smiling...
Okay sir, I said excusing myself as Tobi followed in quick succession...

Aint you using the phone nw? Tobi asked as she follows me....
Not when they are around...i said in a silent tone not looking back..
She laughed, if that's the case, then you are not using the phone for the rest of the day, because they are going to stay in the sitting room till they listen to the NTA news at 9pm.
Well, that's no problem, I can do it some other time then....i said as I was going towards Dan's room..

Do you mind studying with me, you can get your textbooks and join me in the study if you don't mind...
You have a study? I asked with excitement...
Yea, over there, pointing at a door not far away, should I wait for you here because Dan won't let me into his room or you will come join me later?
Wait for me, let me get my books, I hurriedly entered the room as we both went down the passage to the study...

I was in the study for the rest of the evening together with Tobi, the mum came to check on us as she served us cold juice with snacks. We hardly talked as we both perused, I knew she must be very brilliant with that level of dedication. It was 6:15pm, when the professor walked into the library with some files, he wasn't shocked seeing us there, the wife must have told him I thought...

Okay chaps, the party is over, the king is here and he needs some time to himself, I glanced at my wristwatch and realized we've spent 5hrs!
We both packed our books as we both went out, I was heading to the room when Tobi reminds me to seize the opportunity to use the phone as dad will be in the study for hours.
But mum is going to be there? I asked... it doesn't make much different....
Oh, she exclaimed, tell Daniel you want to make a call, he will help you with dad's wireless ok?
Okay...okay, that's better, see you later then, can I come pay you a visit later... i said obviously joking...
I will be more than glad, but remember to knock before you bump in ok? It's for your own good so you won't go blind.... she said laughing as we both departed..

Daniel did smuggle the prof wireless into our room, after I already told him the prof was in the study.... he told me to relax and talk as long as I want as dad will be in the study for hours...he do sleep in the study sometimes even!
I was surprise, is this how all professors are I thought..... if they are all like that, I won't wish to be one I concluded.

It wasn't long when I dialled up the number and I heard the click on the other side....
Me: Hello
Unfamiliar voice: Hello, you are unto chief Rilwane house, please how may I help You?
Me: I'm Gabriel, please I like to speak with Sophia.
Unfamiliar voice: oh Gabriel, is that you, this is auntie Debbie, remember me?
Me:Ah auntie Debby, I didn't know it was you, good evening auntie, how are you ma?
Auntie Debby: I'm fine, let me quickly get her for you, she is in the compound taking the dogs on a walk...
Me: Thank you ma.....i was on the fone for a while, when I heard a sound fast approaching....
Sophia: Gab?
Me: Were you running, why are you panting this way?
Sophia: Laughing....you can't imagine the way I ran when she told me you were on the fone
Me: Laughing... Really?
Sophia: By the way, how come you have an access to a phone? Still panting
Me: The people I'm staying with have a line but please, don't call this number, I'm going to give give you a number you can reach me on.. (I reached out to Dan who quickly wrote down the number and called it out to her).
Sophia: Gab, you don't know how relieved I am right now knowing I can always reach out to you without barriers, this really made my day sincerely and my worries seems to have dissipated....
Me: Hmmm, it's good hearing your voice Sophie.....
Sophie:Do you miss me babe?
Me: You should know, I sure do
Sophie: I know you do, I miss you more babe, hope you settled in so fine? My thoughts are with you Gab, you are my heartbeat and makes me so complete
Me: I'm speechless babe, you are just one of a kind, what can I do without You?
Sophia: You know my only regret right now Gab?
Me: what could that be?
(She kept quiet for some seconds)
Sophia: The fact that i had a call and your sister came knocking when I was with you...i wished I could turn back the hands of time and make everything right the way it ought to....
Me: Well, nothing to worry about babe, I believe we will still have many of that when the right time comes...
Sophia: I know, I just wished I can take a special memory of us along with me.
Me: Hmmm, I wish I have that same memory too(Not sure if I really do want it)

We chatted for close to an hour before we ended our conversation with assurance and reassurance coupled with some blown kisses....

Oh my Sophie, my lovely Sophie, how I love you so much!!!
If love is a crime, I'll be more than willing to commit and bare the consequences....
Now I know why people commit suicide when they encounter heartbreak........

............................to be continued

....................I was so downcasted, emotionally drained & wished I could turn back the hand of time or perhaps fast forward the hands of time till when I will see Sophie again, she has fully captivated my heart, she has shown me the other side of myself which I didn't know i had until she came into my life. She is highly intelligent and doesn't hide her feelings unlike what we have around these days...

I was in my room for the remainder of the evening after Sophia's driver came to take her home. I've been the worst hit I guess, I feel so very empty and everything around me seemed to seized existing, I lost appetite virtually for everything. Mum has been to my room twice after Sophie left making jest of me and at the same time trying to make me see the importance of time and how time heals everything.

The look on Sophia's face when she emerged from mum's room should have lightened me up, but it made me more dejected, she wore a smile that assures everything will be fine, how could she be smiling while I was depressed?
She came sitting beside me, staring at each other without saying anything, but our silence meant alot as we were communicating through our eyes. We were alone in the living room, I could see pain and uncertainty through her smile, despite her effort of trying to conceal it.....Then she reached out and held my hand, she squeezed it lightly..... I don't know when next I'm going to be back in this country, but be rest assured that whatever little opportunity I have, I will always find my way back... dad has been cajoling me for years to always come with him to Nigeria whenever he visits, he wants me to aquaint myself with the country, I think the opportunity just present itself now.... she said patting my shoulder...
The rest of the evening was uneventful as her driver came around much later, she couldn't even eat the pounded yam mum made for her, she had to pack it for her so she could eat when she gets home and feels much better. We had a group hug before she entered the car, she was looking down as my siblings and mum were waving goodbye as the driver drove out of the compound...
The pain of seeing a special one drift away without having any power whatsoever of stopping it from happening is really devastating.

Are you sure you won't eat Gab, you need to eat so you can have full energy for your trip tomorrow, and you need to ensure every of the things you need is already in that suitcase lover boy, did you hear me?.... Mum said as she left me in the room all alone with my thought.
Sophie later called that night, we had a lengthy conversation assuring and reassuring each other of our commitment to eachother and how we would defy all odds to be with each other sooner than imagined.

The trip on Saturday morning was devoid of stress, my parent ensured the bus they chattered came to pick me at home and to ease conveying my luggage to the park. It was much drama as I sat beside the driver and made to drive out of the compound, Ella started crying, then my mum joined.... it was really a sight as the driver was laughing all the way....

We got to Ado Ekiti at exactly 11:43 am, the driver has been given the address of the professor I will be staying with before I secure my accommodation, we located the house without much hiccup, the building was located at federal housing estate, it was a duplex and two bedroom flats attached, the gate man opened the gate after the driver honked, he didn't ask much question as we drove inside... The prof and his family occupies the duplex while the other flats was rented out. A tall light woman in her late 50's came to open the door as soon as I knocked.... Good afternoon ma, I'm Gabriel Wellignton, I'm the son of.............
Oh Wellignton, how are you? My husband has told me about you, you are welcome, come inside, she said as she called out a name.... Dammy, Da-mmy!!
Yes mummy, she answered reluctantly from the direction of the kitchen...she appeared walking from the kitchen with apron wrapped around her body.
Dammy, meet Gabriel, the son of your daddy's brother he told us about.....
Gabriel, this is Damilola, my 3rd child... we exchanged pleasantries as she smiled and shook me...
Damilola is in her early 20's, she is a law student in the same university, she is tall just like her mum, with the same complexion.
Help your brother carry his other luggage as we show him his room, the mum said leading the way upstairs, she knocked before opening a room, that's to say I'm going to have a room mate, interesting....

Daniel, our visitor is here, she said as she peeped Into the room, can we come in?
She waved at us to enter as she held the door for us, so this is Gabriel, she started the introduction again just like she did with Dammy....This is Daniel, my second child, so obviously, you two will be sharing a room, is that okay by you Gabriel?
I smiled, it's okay ma.... not that I have any choice, I thought...
Daniel stood from the bed as he came to shake me...
He is in his mid 20's, he is a tall handsome guy, he is in faculty of engineering, he look very sociable... can you now excuse us now? I will help him unpack... Daniel said as he stared at his mum, Dammy left as soon as she dropped the luggage obviously because of what she was cooking....
No, i need to help him feel relaxed, or Gabriel you want me out too?
Oh not at all ma, but be assured I will be fine, I said as I sat on the bed.....
Oh, that's a way of discharging me, anyway feel at home, your brother will help you unpack, take your bath thereafter and come downstairs as soon as you are done so you can eat ok? Dad will soon be home too, he went for a meeting early this morning....
Okay ma, I will be downstairs as soon as I'm done..... then she walked away!
So how are you bro, how was your trip? And how is Lagos? Daniel asked in quick succession...
I'm good bro and Lagos is there as always..
Dad told me about your admission in Unilag and how you turned it down, must you study medicine? You must be a book worm boy....
I didn't even want to study medicine, I started.... it's because I'm left with no choice as pharmacy is not yet accredited in your school....
Oh, he exclaimed.....well don't worry you won't regret coming here, University of Ado Ekiti is a good school, and their faculty of medicine has the finesse professors in the country... and by the way, you will enjoy the social life too....
What level are you? I asked
I'm going to be resuming as a 400level student this semester..he said
And what about Dammy? I asked him again...
Oh Dammy is a 200level law student, have you met Tobi yet? He asked
Tobi I haven't, who is Tobi? I asked...
Tobi is our last born, she will be resuming with you this semester as a fresher, though she is in Accounting department, she must be in her room when you came in.....
Oh Okay, I said as I tried arranging my bags and he was of immense assistance.
Oh, I exclaimed as i opened a ghana must go bag, I shouldn't have brought this upstairs, it contains some bags of semo, poundo and ingredients my mum told me to give your mom.....
That's no problem, Dan said, we will take it downstairs as soon as we are done...

Dan has a mobile phone that his elder sister sent to him from UK, though the network always fluctuate as network providers in Nigeria then were just building structures and not yet established...
His phone rang, then he quickly went to the side of the window where he placed it, and picked....he spoke not for long as he hung up....
So you have a phone? I said surprised...
Yea I do, though the network isn't that good, that's the only place you can find network in this room, pointing to the window side, it's very frustrating...

Well, please can you allow me dial up a number? I pleaded...
Oh no, I don't have calling unit, I only receive calls on it...you can make use of the land line in the living room downstairs if you want to call. He concluded
Oh okay, I said as I walked into the closet to take my bath....
I was barely out when the door open, we both looked at the direction in surprise only to see a man in suit walked in with a sense of authority around him, he is not as tall as the wife, he is not light either, he has a spectacle on, he looked through the top of the spectacle.... I knew without anyone telling me he is the professor...
I quickly prostrated as he walked in, good afternoon sir....
How are you? He said briskly like he doesn't care if i was happy or not..... you look just like your dad, how is he?
He is fine sir, I said
Your mother and siblings? He asked again.. They are all doing fine sir, I repeated....
Tell me, why medicine? He asked not giving me room to catch my breadth...
Well, I started explaining how i opted to study medicine instead of pharmacy, the benefits and what I stand to contribute to mankind and the society at large.... he seemed impressed but not showing it...
Hmmm, he exclaimed, well get prepared, you are going to be writing an exam on Monday at the medical director's office, so that will give us an incline whether you are qualified to study medicine or not...
Okay sir, I said trying to figure out if that's how all professors behave...
Daniel, ensure you take him downstairs when he is done, your mum calls for him, see you later Gabriel.... he said as he walked away...

Don't mind him, Daniel said as soon as the dad left...all that he just did is shakara, you will get used to it before you know it...
I smiled not sure if I can get used to such behaviour....
We were soon downstairs before long, the dining was already set, I settled down to eat a plate of beans and bread.
I was on the dining set with Dan and Dammy while their mum went up to meet her husband....
Daniel was demonstrating to Dammy how their dad was bombarding me with questions when he came upstairs.... she was busy laughing and repeated same thing Dan told me not to worry myself as it was just an initial gragra......
This two already makes me feel welcome, I knew with them around, there won't be any dull moment... we discussed several topics as we ate and laughed interminently.... Their company was already something I cherished and look forward to until I saw the game changer descending the stairs with a book clutched in her hand......... Tobi




..................to be continued

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Hey sweetie, Sophie said slowly with eyes closed as we kiss... I paused as I looked into her eyes, are you fine?
Yea, I'm fine, she said as she held on to me so tight, I just want to be sure we know what we are doing Gab, almost whispering.....
I love you Sophie, I'm sure i do now, you are the best thing to have...........
Is the door locked? She cut in...
It's not, I said panicking, my heart started racing very fast, like it was going to drop from my chest......
Can you please lock the door? She said quietly.
She followed me to the door as I twisted the key, we resumed back immediately, this time she was more in control with intent and hunger.... I was there like a novice I was, my hands was static on her waist while her hands was roving over my body throwing my feelings and emotions into confusion at the Same time......
I pushed her gently to the wall, as she reached out and pulled off my top revealing my bare body, she then reached out to my nipple as she tease it with her finger, the sensation was going overboard, she then place my hand on her left breast, as she told me to handle gently....my erection was not hidden anymore, I've never felt that way before as it all looked confusing and interesting at the Same time....
I pushed up her pink top, revealing her black bra, she quickly moved as she un strapped the bra thereby revealing the two firm breast with slightly thick black nipples, she then pushed my head towards them.....
I sucked gently expecting a sugar like taste, I was surprise when it was tasteless, I took consolation in the good smell oozing from her body...
Sophia then reached out for my belt as she moaned softly tilting her head backward in ecstasy.......

Out of the blues came the knock, we paused to be sure, then the knock cane again and the door knob shifting like someone trying to force his way inside, and it jeered us both back to reality....
Sophia seemed not to be really bothered, she was a little disappointed with her look as she wore her bra and top reluctantly.... i quickly dashed to pick my top and wore it with every urgency left in me... I'm coming, I said as the knock came again...
Sophia settled on the chair at the keyboard staring at me as I went to get the door...... Where is Sophia? Her mum is on the line....and by the way, I've been at the door like forever, what were you guys doing? Kicky asked..... I ignored her as I followed Sophia as she went by her ahead to the living room...

She picked up the receiver as she settled on the sofa......Sweet mama, she said as she made gesture towards me to get her water, she was still on the call when mum honked at the gate, I went to get it....
You came back early mum, I said as she alighted from the car......Yes ooo, I came back early because of Sophia, I need to entertain and give her Africa treatment before she travels back, where is she? She asked...
She is on a call with her mum.........
Oh, mum's girl....she said as she opened the car trunk, we carried somethings she bought and we headed inside.....
You cannot greet abi? I said looking at Bella, my immediate younger sister, she is the prettiest among my sisters with good height that compliments her structure, though others didn't agree she is prettier than them....... must I always be the first to greet? Will heaven fall if you greet me too? I've been working my ass off all day to ensure you lots don't starve to death and the least you could do is greet and celebrate me, she said laughing as she ran ahead of mum because she knew I could slap her for that....

Sophia stood as soon as my mum entered with the receiver still clutched to her ear, and she made to kneel as my mum held her up, we will greet when you are done talking, she said as she walked into the kitchen, where are your sisters, did they not hear me drove in? Call them for me.....

Mum, my mum want to speak with you, Sophia called out as I quickly went to call my sisters....Mum was already on the call by the time I came back, Sophia by her side as she giggled eavesdropping on their conversation whilst mum smiles.....

I sat close trying to get her attention but she ignored me...
Hope they've been keeping you entertained all day eh? Don't worry, I will make pounded yam for you right now with egusi soup and bush meat ok? Let me quickly change my dress, I'm coming...she said as she made to go into her room, then Ella and Kicky came into the living room..... Good evening mum, Ella said as she went to hug her, she is the baby of the house.... You heard my voice and still stayed inside, you don't deem it necessary to come and greet me Abi? I'm too small to be greeted... my mum went on as she walked out of the living room, the two followed her inside as Bella stayed behind engaging Sophia, they are in the same age bracket, same height and both full of life...

Mum came out and went straight to the kitchen together with Kicky, while Sophia and Bella were talking and weighing Nigeria education system with that of the United State of America... I was all by myself staring blankly at the television set reminiscing on what just transpired in my room and the sudden change in the behavior of Sophie, she has been replying every of the conversation I initiated with mono syllabic replies avoiding eye contact me.... this was bothering me and I needed answers to this fast, all I needed was privacy and it seems to be eluding me.........

Sophie, can you please spare me a minute? I said cutting short their conversation... I couldn't take it anymore, she stopped like she was in deep thought not looking at me, then she excused herself and stood and walked towards me as Bella rushed to her room to change... I had that privacy at last ....
Why are you suddenly cold towards me, what's my offence? I said as she sat close to me with her hands clasped in between her thighs, she stares at the floor avoiding my gaze, please Sophie, don't give me this treatment, I don't deserve it....please look at me.... I said
Her eyes was full of tears as she looked at me, there and then, i knew why she has been avoiding my gaze...... she was angry that she will soon be leaving and the fact that we don't even know when next we are going to see, that was her second time of been to Nigeria, the first was when she was just 3years.

I don't want to betray my emotions in front of your family Gab, it looks like my world is crashing before me and I have little or nothing to do to stop the impending disaster... I don't know if I can survive without you, I've come to be very fond of you these past few days, it seemed I've known you like forever...i'm so confused right now Gab, she said with tears rolling down her cheeks uncontrollably...... I got so very emotional seeing those tears flows freely, I didn't know when tears flows down my cheek too, and that was when mum walks in from the kitchen with her soldiers behind her........
She stood transfixed confused, what's wrong, she called out...
She walked briskly towards Sophie and sat beside her, what's wrong Sophie, why the tears? The more she asked, the more the tears flows down her cheek. She pulled her up, held her hand and they both disappeared towards my mum's room...

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Events unfolding for the past few days have been so emotional for me and my loved ones, it's like I'm going on a journey of no return. I now became a celebrity all of a sudden, everyone now pays attention to me. My sisters have been so helpful in ensuring things I will need in school are purchased, that's the essence of family, isn't it? We fight, quarel, makeup and laugh, but whatever it is, the bond is strong as ever!

It was Friday morning, dad drove out early as always, mum was preparing to go out too when she asked if I still need anything, so she could get them on her way back. That's the problem, I'm just like Oliver Twist, I always want something, who wouldn't anyway..... She drove out around quarter to 9 after I've told her my needs and she has also prepared fried rice and fried plantain that morning to ensure Sophia is well taken care of when she comes. She already spoke to her mum on phone and arrangement has been made that their driver would bring her whenever she is ready.

I went immediately to arranging the whole house, cleaning and putting other things in place as soon as she left, I then proceeded to my room to carry out thorough cleaning and rearrangement, changed my bedspread and pillow case. God knows that bedspread hasn't been washed & changed as long as I can remember, it's mum that always helped in washing and changing it whenever she comes into my room for pep talks......After I was satisfied of the whole settings, then I proceeded to take my bath, it was 10:15am and Sophia hasn't come yet. I was on the dining table with Ella when we heard the honk at the gate, I directed Ella to get the gate as I quickly packed up my food and put it inside the fridge.

As soon as Sophia stepped into the living room, her perfume filled the whole atmosphere, she was putting on a pink sleeveless shirt with a black jean and a simple black snickers, a pink ribbon was attached to her hair making her look glamorous and out of this world..... She had a black back pack clutched in her hand.... Sophie, I called gently..
Hello boy, she said not smiling, I knew she wasn't happy with me... I proceeded to introduce Ella to her, after they've exchanged pleasantries, she asked after my parent and my other siblings.... they've gone to their place of work, Kicky is in her room while my other sister followed my mum, Mayor has gone out too...i concluded... what about your driver, I didn't hear him drive in, is he outside?
Nah, he just dropped me and left, he will be back by 4pm, she said as she sat on the sofa, I sat beside her trying to make her smile, she was avoiding eye contact. She opened her backpack and brought out a pack of chocolate, she called out Ella who was still at the dining eating, she handed it over to Ella as soon as she came.... i got it for you, she said
Oh thank you, I really appreciate, Ella said beaming with smile as she went back to the dining. She quickly rushed her food and dashed inside obviously to show off the chocolate to my sister.....

I'm sorry Sophie, if I'd known, i would have called earlier trust me, I really missed talking to you, and I'm really going to miss you more now that I will travelling to Ekiti State and you will be out of the country in some days time, I just hope we can find a way through which can always communicate as I will always want to hear and read from you often......as I continued, I saw tears rolling down her cheek....damn!
I had to reach out for her hand and held it while I told her everything will be fine, if I have my way, I will ask you to follow me to Ekiti so we can start a new life there, I said as she brought out her handkerchief... She smiled as she looked at me for the first time...
I would have wished for that to happen but you know it's not possible, and i still don't understand why your parent would want you to go that far to study, they could have as well make preparation so you can study abroad....she said


We were in the living room for the next hour discussing about the pros and cons studying in Nigeria and far away from one's parent...

Personally it's my choice wanting to study faraway from my parent.. I said
Spare me all that Gab, you actually want such space so you can explore without restrictions and boundaries...
What am I exploring Sophie? I'm actually going to study hard to achieve my aims...
We both know those girls will be too handy to be ignored, and here you are wanting to explore, she said looking away and folding her arms at the same time....

I knew immediately all she needed at that point was assurance and reassurance, she didn't want another lady to take her place in my heart and at this point, I knew i need to choose my words carefully.........
Look Sophie, my primary objective going to that school is to achieve and set a mark, though I will make friends during the process, but none that can take your place in my heart, you are that special friend that understands me and cares about my well being, I won't trade that for anything at all.........i've barely concluded my statement when Kicky strolled into the living room staring at Sophie..

You must be Sophia, she said as she came close obviously to shake her, it's good to finally meet you, I've heard a lot about you... She said as I stared at her wanting to ask a thousand and one question...
Oh the pleasure is all mine and hope what has been said about me are good ? She said smiling...
For the record, I quickly cut in.....i don't remember discussing you with anybody, so i don't know where she got her info from........ I needed to be a step ahead of Kicky or else she will say things she shouldn't have said, she can be that mean.....

Well all have been good, she said ignoring my protest, I can see you two are getting along so fine, it's a good thing seeing him coming out of his shell, he can be so boring and uninteresting, it amused me to see you are...... Kicky please stop, I said almost pleading...
Okay, okay, I get.........so Sophia have you been entertained? What do you care for?

I'm okay for now, we've been having some pressing issues ironed out, before you came in, I will have those things as soon as i feel like it, and oh by the way, I got you something, she said as she dipped her hand and brought out two packs of chocolate...one for you and the other for your other sister, she said...
Oh, so thoughtful of you, thank you so much, God bless you... so has he told you about his trip yet? He doesn't want to go to same school with me, so he'd rather prefer a state owned institution with little or no funding to a private well equipped institution..... Kicky continued and the two got into a conversation effortlessly thereby sidelining me in the process... they were moving from one topic to another, I knew there and then I needed to excuse myself.
Where are you going? Sophie asked as I stood up, just wanna get something in the room, I will be right back, I said heading towards the room......

It was almost 30mins, and i could hear the two still laughing and enjoying their conversation, Ella has joined too. It annoys me how Sophia could forget me so easily, I was actually feeling jealous....
After another 5mins, I went out, not to the living room though, I went to the dining and brought out my food from the fridge, she must have seen me from the living room, she came to meet me and saw that I wasn't happy. Are we eating that food together, she asked smiling.....
Not at all, this is for me only, you can tell Kicky when you are set, she will set the dining for you... I said walking towards my room, I was surprised to see her following me as she smiled.. ...she eventually entered my room and commented how the room was clean, well arranged and smell nice..... thank you, I said eating the already cold food....she sat beside me on the bed....
Won't you feed me, or you'd rather prefer I starve whilst you satisfy yourself?
The food is cold, you won't like it.....i said.
As long as you are eating it, I don't mind eating it with you..... I handed over the plate to her, she refused and insisted i spoon feed her....Well, I was left with no other choice than to do that...

After sometime, she was lying on my bed while she insisted I play the piano for her, I chose Bob Marley's one love and did justice to the song, she was so very happy when I was done with the keys, I've never seen her so happy and blushing. I didn't waste time when I switched to Celine Dion's I'll be waiting for you, she stood from the bed and came standing next to me in awe, impressed and at the same time emotional. I stood as soon as i was done and we held each other in a tight embrace and emotions was running so high.............We were then staring into each other's eyes, there and then, I reached for her lips, it was the toughest decision I've ever made, she didn't hesitate nor turn away, then I felt what it was like to kiss an opposite sex, it was such an heavenly feelings I can't describe... her lips were so soft and warm as she parted them for me to explore, throwing caution to the wind and oblivious of our surrounding........


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to be continued

Please bear with me for whatever error, I had a busy week, I just had to make out time to atleast drop something by... thanks for your understanding

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I got back home by 7:25pm, uncle Willie dropped me off as arranged, my mum wasn't furious as i've thought. As soon as i dropped the frozen turkey Sophia's mum gave me to deliver to my mum, I dashed to my room immediately to count the new notes Sophia's dad stuffed into my pocket, though I tried rejecting it but my effort didn't yield any result after he already gave me a package earlier in the evening which contained a gold wrist watch & a gold chain, and i haven't had time to count because of their driver's presence. Here is Mayor in my room practicing on the piano....

Bros how far, you haven't improved on those keys, it's getting worse each time I hear you practice, I said mocking him...It should be on note that I play keyboard for my mum's church whenever I'm in church....
What's in that nylon in your hand was the next thing he said ignoring my jab, and hope you no fall your hand with that girl? He asked... I think I've discovered myself, I said as I entered the rest room, locking the door behind me, brought out my new bills of 100 naira notes and counted 10, #1,000 for this little me, JESUS!!! God bless you sir I said silently smiling sheepishly like someone who is made for life.
As soon as i came out, I dropped 100 bill on the keyboard for Mayor, he paused immediately obviously excited, that man dropped cheese for you? Yeah he did drop cheese, I replied... How much did he give you? He asked..... This question is not necessary bro, what's important is that I gave you something substantial & you need to appreciate me for that...
For you to have given me this much Gab, that shows that man gave you up to #500 I can bet with my life.... I smiled silently, if this bros knew I had up to #900, he would want to bargain for more for sure. So I just ignored him for the rest of the evening till we were both called for dinner......

Wednesday morning, I was up early dressing up for a trip to University of Lagos, my dad dropped the bombshell the previous evening when he said his prof friend told him our result has been pasted, I was elated and at the same time scared of what the outcome would be. Not that I didn't write the exam well, just the anxiety that comes with fear of the unknown......

Mum you haven't even taken your bath? It's almost 8am and you know that place will be jam packed with loads of people, just give me transport fare, I will find my way there, I said as I was visibly disappointed for the fact that mum wasn't taking the whole thing serious. She was suppose to drop me there and leave for her supermarket while I join her there after I must have checked the result, that was the arrangement my dad had with us before he went to his office. And here is my mum still far from getting set.

Exercise little patient, i will be done before you know it, she said as she went to her room.
It was 8:55am when we drove through Unilag gate, it was a massive crowd by the time we made our way to the administrative crowd. You don't even know when you are going to leave this place today with this crowd i'm seeing here and I told you to eat before leaving the house ehn, well you are not a baby anymore, you can take care of yourself as those are your mates standing there, she said as she held out a #50 rumpled note. I took it as I carried my backpack and hurried out to join the long queue.

It was shocking after about an hour and I felt a hand on my shoulder, it was my mum... Mum, you are still around? I exclaimed. Yes, I parked not far away, i'm just a bit worried about this crowd, and the fact that you haven't eaten, she handed out a nylon of fish roll and coke, oh mum you know you are the best? I asked as I would have hugged her if not for the people staring at us already... Just eat so you can have little strength atleast... I had to convince her after sometimes before she left for her place of work.

We got back home by 3pm, I went into my room immediately, I'd barely removed my shirt when mum entered, she sat on the bed staring at me, go ahead and take your shower, she said.

I've been crying since I saw my result around 1:30pm, immediately I got to her supermarket, she knew something had hit me, she didn't ask much questions as she told her workers to take care in her stead as we headed to the car. It was in the car I explained everything to her, how could they have given me Bio-chemistry when I put in for pharmacy? Mum I'm confused, I don't even know what to do... don't worry, there will be a way out ok? You need not worry yourself about little things like that.
I was going to counter her about referring to such as little when I looked at her face and saw she was even more confused than I am....So I let her be.

As soon as i came back from the closet, she was still there sitting with her hands clapsed between her thighs. Mum, everything is going to be fine, I believe so, I said to calm all nerves... sure, sure she said relaxing a bit, if you don't want to study that course, then maybe you will have to join your sister in her school then abi? Since you will have the course you've always wished for eh......i didn't allow her continue as I cut in, mum just forget that, I can never go to a private university, not for anything...

My hatred for private University began when my uncle told me it's just an advanced secondary school, he listed how they are been restricted from doing certain things, get to eat what the school gives them and all, have to apply for permission before leaving the school premises. I was in awe when he narrated all these, it wasn't different from my experience in boarding school. What further convinced me was whenever we visit Kicky in school, she was always complaining of the food and the rest, God forbid, I won't be part of this.....

Nitel officials visited our house the previous week, we were connected and we could now use our land phone dad has bought several months ago lying fallow in his room all the while. We all waited till he came back around 10pm, my mum narrated everything to him while he sat on his usual spot. After so many deliberations, he reached out for his diary and seemed to find what he was looking for, then he dialled the number as we all watched in silence, I doubt if he still awake, he said more like to himself.... hello sir, he finally said as it seemed the person eventually picked, after exchanging pleasantries, then he went to narrate my ordeal, after he was quiet for sometimes, he said.... well he doesn't seem to have much choice as it stands, I will prepare him for the arrangement, thank you very much sir, he said as he hung up.

Who was that? My mum asked, my uncle working in University of Ado Ekiti (Unad), he said he should come around as he promised he could make his admission easy, my dad concluded as all eyes shifted on me, I was confused... Ado Ekiti? I doubt it, I thought silently....
Dad you need to give me time to think about this, there is no time as he said you need to be in Ado by Monday, he fired back..... whaaat? I said with more confusion, Monday? I felt i needed to use the restroom immediately and I rushed into my room immediately. I was seated on the closet for so long a time lost in my thought. One positive thing I could pick from the whole thing was that I would be far away from my parent's overbearing and ofcourse the course of study, apart from that everything looked odd.

You still dey inside toilet? That was the voice of my uncle, whenever things become tough like this, my parent always send my uncle to convince me and make me see reasons.... I kept quiet as I quickly clean up and flushed...
They sent you to me again? I will think about it on my own, thank you.... I said.
Mtchew, must anyone send me? See, if Unad is not a good school, you know I will tell you outrightly? Apart from the fact that the state has the slogan "FOUNTAIN OF KNOWLEDGE", I can tell you that State is one of the happening State in the country in term of education, social activities and the rest. The first girlfriend I had in secondary school even chose the school ahead of OAU, so you can imagine...he concluded.

What Mayor explained to me that night really helped in calming nerves, I started preparing for my trip to Ado Ekiti, dad already made arrangement for Saturday so I can have Sunday to relax before I follow his uncle into the school on Monday.. ..perfect arrangement, but it wasn't a good idea as far as my mom is concern, she doesn't want me to go far away from her as it takes 4 good hours to drive from Lagos to Ekiti State.

The days preceeding my trip was the longest days of my life, I was already looking forward to starting a new life, to become a man of my own who takes decision without recourse to anyone...my mum was emotional for those days, she was always coming to wherever I was and starting conversations both the relevant and the irrelevant.

It was on Thursday night prior to my trip, I was outside sitting on the boot of my mum's car discussing with my uncle about University life, when Ella (our last born) came calling me, dad asked me to call you, someone want to speak with you on the phone, she said..... Me? Who knows me? I said as I followed her inside. My dad was still on the phone when he announced to the other person he was talking to, he is here as he handed the receiver to me....... Hello, I said being inquisitive, no response, hello, I repeated... I was about giving up when the voice came... Gab, are you there? I kept quiet for some seconds to regain my sense.....Lo and behold, it was Sophie, my own Sophie.....Yea I'm here, how are you? I asked.... I'm not happy with you Gab, you couldn't call me all along, it was my dad who asked if I'd like to speak with you, I didn't even know you guys have a phone, she said in her usual accent, though I could read disappointment in her voice. All the while, my siblings were staring at me while my parent were watching the tv set, though I knew they were listening to my conversation.... I'm sorry Sophie, it never occurred to me I could speak to you through the phone, I would have done that if I'd known...
I miss you though...i said as I threw caution to the wind....
Eeeeeeeeh, my sisters shouted as they started laughing, my mum smiled as she cautioned them........ Who were those, Sophie asked..they are my siblings, I said embarrassed, then excuse yourself please as I want us to have an uninterrupted conversation ok... She said....
The phone is wired and connected to the wall, I tried explaining while she kept quiet on the other side for a moment before she replied.......... Well, I'm going to be brief then, I heard my dad saying you will be travelling on Saturday, I'll like to see you before then as we will be travelling the coming week too ok? So what's the arrangement gon be like? She asked....... what do you suggest? I asked... You tell me how you want it to be like as you are the man here Gab.....
Okay, can you have your driver bring you around tomorrow?
Yea sure, so when is the ideal time to come around huh? She asked
C'mon, whenever you come around is okay just make it a bit early, I said almost whispering not wanting my mum to hear... I heard her laugh briefly, okay I think 10 am should be okay then huh?
Perfect, I said..... What would you want me to bring over? She asked
What can you possibly bring? Just bring yourself here...i said looking at my mum to know if she was paying attention to me, she wasn't... thank God!!!

.........I was at Mayor's side on the look out in case those beasts appear again so as to know where to run to, he rang the bell twice in quick succession, we were there for some seconds when a lady who wore apron appeared by the door, hello... She said with smile on her face, you must be Gabriel? I nodded as she made a hand gesture that we should step in as she closed the door. Do make yourself comfortable please, and what do you care to drink she asked as she lead us to the well furnished, queen styled decorated living room, I was in awe looking up and around fantasizing living in such opulent palace. I will like a cold beer if you don't mind, my uncle said... haba, beer in this kind of place? I thought to myself, just give me warm water, thanks. She went away, there was no one in sight but I could hear a faint sound coming from upstairs like that of television set. Uncle, why would you ask her for beer, it doesn't speak well of us, really? He asked... first impression matters alot you know I told him, well I don't have to impress anything on them, I will take my leave as soon as i greet them, their opinion of me doesn't matter, he countered. The lady appeared again with a tray containing a glass of water and two chilled canned Heineken, I saw a brief smile on Mayor's face, this guy sha, I thought.....

You will have to give me some few minutes so I can announce your presence ok? Alright, thank you ma, I said as she went up the stairs!

After like two minutes, I saw Sophia running down the stairs in a bum short and a short top revealing her navel, oh my god I said silently..as i looked at Mayor who was busy gulping his beer, stay strong he said in a low tone....

Look who we have here, she said as I stood to shake her, she ignored my arm as she gave me such an awesome hug, what a splendid smell oozing from her body.. how are you doing? I said in a cool tone, I'm good babe... She replied, this gal is hundred steps ahead of me in term of orientation as she knows what to say to make one feel comfortable... Meet my uncle, we call him Mayor, Mayor meet Sophia... I said.....i think say you no go introduce me before make I break your head, he said as he held out his hand to greet her, hello beautiful.....hi, Sophia said briefly as she shook him. You look breath taken, Mayor continued, she blushed as she said thank you... I was already uncomfortable as Mayor was leading her on, and i was getting jealous already.

What of your parent, Mayor asked, oh they are having their quiet time, that's their normal routine every Sunday after church service, they will come downstairs by 3pm... She said... I was elated knowing no one would interupt us except the auntie who opened the door.

Oh, Mayor said, then I will have to take my leave now, he said as downed the remaining content in the can as he clutched the other in his hand as he made way for the door, greet them for me ok? He said as he disappeared into the compound, he was barely out when he rushed in again, please are you sure your dogs are not on loose? Nah, they are always in their cage... always in their cage? Myself and Mayor exclaimed at the same time..... yea sure, she reiterated except in the night though she continued.....but they were loose as we drove into the compound, I said... that must have been a mistake on the part of our gardener...she said as she volunteered to follow Mayor into the compound to ensure his safety.

She came back not long after, so how are you handsome? She said as she sat close to me and flicked on the television set, I'm good... were you in church? She asked.... Yea ofcourse I said. We kept quiet for some seconds while she browsed through the channels.... So your auntie isn't observing her quiet time? I asked, who? She paused and looked in my direction, the lady who came to open the door... Oh, that's auntie Debby, she is our cook...oh, I said...... And by the way, are you hungry yet, she asked focussing on the channels, not at all, I said.... I couldn't bring myself to saying i was hungry despite dying of hunger inside.....
She dropped the remote as she looked in my direction, good to see you again Gabriel, she said as she smiled....her smile melts my heart sincerely...same here beautiful...i've already said those words before I realized what I said, did i just say that? I thought silently confused...
She saw through my confusion obviously... You are a shy type Gabriel, she said..... no, no, no I said protesting, I'm just a bit reserved, I'm not shy, I said as i tried redeeming my already battered image.
Oh, reserve indeed, how does your galfriend cope with all of these? She asked....the question caught me unaware and struck me like a thunder.......well, well...aahm he, sorry she understands I said stuttering... She smiled, you are funny Gabriel, you don't have to lie ok? We both know you don't have a girlfriend, and promise you are going to be free with me? She asked, alright I said embarrassed.

We chatted through freely laughing and giggling when we saw the parent descending the stairs, I quickly glanced at the wall clock and the time was 3:20pm... wtf, I haven't even eaten all along, and i have less than 40minutes to leave, I became sad all of a sudden.... Gabriel boy, hope you are not angry with us, her mum called out as she was coming towards me, she hugged me as she patted my head, we were just observing our quiet time like always, she said.. I made to prostrate for her dad when he pulled me up and held me by his side, Gab,Gab he said as we both walked towards his chair, I sat next to him, thanks for yesterday sir, God bless you, I said.... Oh, good boy!
Sophie, her mom called, have you entertained your husband? Mum, he only demanded for water, I will make sure he eats before he leaves though, she said... why haven't you eaten Gabriel? Have you eaten anything today? The mum asked, no ma, but I.. ...she cut me off as she instructed Sophia to inform auntie Debby to serve me immediately, omg, this woman bailed me out I thought.. the worms were already feasting on my lungs as they've been making crazy sounds all day... infact, never mind, I will go to the kitchen myself, Sophia's mum as she stood and went towards the kitchen, Sophia followed suit leaving myself and the dad in the living room... He asked me some few questions related to education and if i have the plans of coming to United States soon, that depends on my dad I said... ofcourse, I will talk to him he said.

Gabriel, come over please, her mom signalled to me as she arranged the dinning set alongside their cook, while Sophia was clutching a bottle of fruit wine in her hand with two cups obviously for both of us... it's good to be rich I thought quietly. It was a plate of jollof rice with salad in another different plate, then sliced egg & sliced fried beef in a small plate by the side, the fried turkey was in a different bowl staring at me.... I smiled as I saw all of these, how I wished i was in the corner of my room with all of it, I would have devoured it all with no apology no anyone, but here is a different ball game, I need to be civil....

The mum left both of us at the dinning as she went to meet at her husband at the living room, she kissed him as she sat beside him... Love is sweet ooo, but when money enter, love is sweeter (in Davido's voice). This should be the ideal home for every children, at that moment, I wondered if i have ever seen my parent pecked not to talk of kissing....i wonder how they gave birth to us even as they rarely display any form of affection towards each other in the open.

I love your parent, I said as I start devouring the food, oh don't mind them, they can be so clingy to each other... they intimidate me so many times, she said as she smiled. I like to have that kind of lifestyle when I get married, I said... She looked at me giggling, really? Why do you wish for that? She asked.... well, it's a personal decision, life is too short for one not to be happy, and do what makes one feel good, I concluded. You are right though, it's a matter of choice, one can decide to make life complicated or make it worthwhile..... She said. Sophie, please you will help me tell your mum I need to leave by 4pm ok? She quickly glanced at the wall clock frowning, why so soon? It was quarter to 4pm already.... You are not leaving by 4pm, she said protesting, Uncle Willy will drop you off at home, so you don't have to bother about public transport ok? She said..... how do i tell this gal my mum already told me to leave by 4pm I thought within myself, Sophie, left to me, I like to even sleep over, but....... good idea, you can sleep over, I will prepare a room for you, she said as she interrupted me. I sighed, okay I will leave by 5pm, it's one hour drive from Lekki to Maryland, atleast I will be home by 6pm, I said...

I thought you said you want to sleep, Pleeeeaaaaaase Gabriel? I will have my dad convince your parent to stay, she pleaded. I smiled at her desperation, you are so sweet Sophie, I said without thinking again, but this time i wasn't that shocked like the one I said earlier, is that your way of saying yes? She said as smiled broadly impressed with my openness I guess... Oh, not that, I need to be home to do somethings regarding my admission, I will be going to University of Lagos tomorrow, so I need to get some documents ready tonight, I lied.... okay if that's the case, no problem, she said. She handed the wine over to me to open it, she filled the two cups halfway as she ask me to make a toast, at this junction, I looked at the direction of her parent, her mum was looking in our direction smiling...i caught her dad looking away as soon as i looked at their direction, omg.... I haven't even made a toast before, where do I start from... I held my cup up as she lifted hers looking at me smiling. I cleared my throat, it's good knowing you, I started in a low tone, and i wished I've known you long before now, well, I wish we can build on this and be friends forever.....i said.... To being best of friends forever she said as we both clicked our cups, and drank...i gulped mine once to exert the anxiety that has built inside of me while she just sipped hers... I looked at the direction of the parents again, I saw the mum whispering something to the dad while he laughed... This is really intimidating I thought....

I made sure I dealt with the food, but not as I would have done if it were to be only me in my abode, but i still made sure I did justice to it, I touched everything on the table....
Let me show you my room, Sophie said as she came back from the kitchen where she took the plates, auntie Debbie followed suit to clean the rest. Your room? I said not sure if her parent will be cool with that idea, common she said as she held my hands towards the stairs, I followed like a sheep being lead to slaughter. We entered another living room as we reached upstairs, what a well furnished gold settings living room, another big television hung on the wall with flower vase by each side of it, then we turned to the left and walked down a small corridor and came to her door, she pushed open and I saw well arranged bedroom, with several teddy bears on her bed, a lamp was close to her bed side while her pictures was all over the wall, some which she took with some white folks in their cheerleading uniforms, and some with her parent and grand parents.
Did you design all these by yourself, I asked. I did most, she replied, my parents helped out too though. Quite a taste you have here Sophie, this room is worthy of a queen which you are. I dropped another line again, I think I'm discovering myself bit by bit I thought silently....
Oh thanks babe, I hope you will invite me to your room when next we visit? She asked... my room? I asked laughing.... there is nothing special about my room Sophie, you will be disappointed I said... I will like to see nevertheless she said as she walked towards me and we hugged each other without letting go for sometime before I made the first move to pull away, and it happened...... She pecked me!!!


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See you tomorrow GABRIEL, Sophia's mum said as she entered the car and sat beside her husband. Alright ma, thanks for the visit, I said..

Let me find something for my son, Sophia's dad said as he dipped his hand in his small wallet always clutched under his armpit, he brought out five(5) clean hundred naira bills... I started blushing, that's the most important reason I always want us to have top visitors around, something has to drop, at all at all na im bad............ Huh, you don't have to bother, my mum called out and by the way it's too much. I didn't even bother about whatever she was saying as I stuffed my money in my jean pocket. Thank you very much sir, I said as I bent in appreciation, then I waved at Sophia as they drove out.... Guess what? She blew a kiss!!!

Don't close the gate yet, my dad said as he went inside hopefully to get his car's key. I'm even tired, I need to rest, my mum started, I don't have to go with you dear, do i? Well you don't have to if you don't feel like it, my dad said.....

Ah, it won't be good mum, I started protesting, you know those families hold us in highest regard, it won't make sense if they see dad and you are nowhere to be found, they might not show their level of disappointment, but trust me, they will be disappointed.....i made my case hoping for God to intervene and change her mind.

Huh, so you knew they are that important and you decided to stay back Abi? Monkey.... That's uncalled for, why would you be calling him monkey, i dont like it..my dad said as he unlocked his Mercedez.... You can't imagine how my heart leapt for joy as she said, bring my purse, It should be on the stool by the sofa...okay mum, but please drop the kitchen's key I beg you in the name of God, I said as I went to get the purs...... I came back to see them arguing.... For whatever reason, you shouldn't have locked the kitchen, why would you do that to your own son for Christ sake? Sometimes your actions bothers me alot, my dad kept on ranting as my mum just pretended like she wasn't listening to him...Get the keys on the fridge, she said as I handed her the purse...

After locking the gate, I went to confirm if the key was on the fridge as she said, I opened the fridge and brought out cold fruit juice and gulped it as I was starving at that moment, I was going to open the kitchen when I heard a massive knock coming from inside.... lol
You have to chill bro, I thought, i saved your sorry ass... I took a deep bite on my chicken as I proceeded to open the door.
He was right there at the door as I opened while Chioma sat down on the chair by my piano, trying to press the keyboard... This gal hasn't learnt her lesson I thought...
Obviously, they knew my parent have gone out, they must have been watching the proceeding through the closet window...

So you went to eat first instead of you to come get me out of here eh? He said frowning... I kept quiet as I stare at him in disbelieve... what an ingrate he is, this is why some people don't want to render help.... I thought silently.
Gab, I'll like you to teach me how to play piano, I don't mind paying for the service, Chioma said as she switched on the keyboard pressing the keys... No problem, I said as I walked to the bed and sat waiting for my uncle to take his babe out of my room...

C'mon let's go Chi, she stood reluctantly and followed him out of the room, bad gal I thought as I flung on the bed in full fledge thinking about my new found friend and trying to read meaning to the kiss she blew. I didn't realize all the while I've been smiling as I reminisce about our earlier conversation until my Uncle barged in with a can beer stuck in his hand and asked why I was smiling all by myself...lol
Anyway, I'm going out and won't come back until late evening, he said as he went out........


It was 5.30am Sunday morning, the bell was rung as usual, we all found our way to my mum's room for the usual morning devotion. She started by praises, then to hymn songs after which she then proceed to reading out the bible, she would then ask questions regarding what she had read.. All the while, my dad would be on the bed sleeping and unconcerned.
My mum is a deaconess in her church and also the children/teenager department's matron, so she always go to church early enough by 7.am, by which time we must have been ready too. Whoever wasn't ready by the time she drives out would definitely follow my uncle who drives my dad's car to church every Sunday, and he must be in church too latest by 7:40 am. That's always the arrangement while my dad stays back home sleeping.

After the church service, I was so in haste waiting for my mom to instruct my uncle to drive me down to Lekki, she was busy interacting, greeting all the church officials and whoever comes her way paying no attention to me, that was when the youth coordinator also came. Bro Gabriel, can you please proceed to teenager's chapel, we youths are having meeting there please, he said as he went into the church to inform some more youths.... youth meeting my foot, I said as I went to hide by the car outside, waiting for mum. Not long after, I saw mum and Mayor coming towards the car, we've been looking for you all along, so you've been here? Mayor said as they approached. All your mates are in that meeting, but I know things like that doesn't appeal to you, my mum said. Anyway, I've given the address to your uncle, behave yourself when you get there, tell them you are leaving by 4pm, their driver will come drop you off at home ok? Okay mum, thank you!

We were in Lekki by quarter past 1, we didn't have too much problem locating their house, it was a beautiful white duplex not far away from the estate gate. Without wasting time, Mayor started honking at the gate, it wasn't long when one short chubby Hausa man came outside the gate towards our car....
Oga na-go-de, who I dey find? He said as he bent talking to my uncle, we have appointment here, Mayor said... how does Mayor expect this man to know what appointment is I thought silently..... affointimenti? Wallahi, affointmenti no dey hia....... open the gate my friend, Mayor cuts him short, I knew the gateman won't open, so I came down from the vehicle and told him, we dey find Oga, trying to describe him with my hand, and then mentioned Sophia... and that was it... He laughed, Sopia dey Sopia dey he said as he went to open the gate.
Bloody bush man, Mayor said as he drove in, we were about alighting when two tall, big headed dogs appeared from nowhere barking.... wtf, I exclaimed. Sitting back in the car stiff, they were massive, a dark man appeared not long after and ordered them back into their cage, their gardener I guess... we stayed put in the car until we were sure he has secured them, then we hurriedly walked towards the main door!


..........to be continued

princejenks:
I'll just stick to jollof rice part got me laughing hard

Yea, I gotta stick with what I'm sure won't give me running stomach, that's wisdom bro!

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Gab..... please open the door, I beg you in the name of God, I read fear in his voice but that didn't bother, he needs to learn his lesson in a hard way. All the while, the honking continues non stop, it didn't sound like my dad's initially, but I later heard his... it must be two vehicles I thought. There and then I stood up and opened the door, I saw Mayor coming out from his room too sweating and looking confused, I just went ahead of him and realized Chioma was nowhere to be found as soon as i entered the living room.... Bad guy, he has hidden her in his room, poor lady.

By the time I got to the gate, my mum was already at gate banging at it... where have you been since we've been outside honking? I didn't answer squeezing my face, two vehicles drove in as I've guessed. One was that of my dad's friend who just came back from America and the second was my dad's, I realized my siblings were not in the car, they must have dropped them off at the party I thought.

Wow, My godson is now a man, look at you Gabriel all grown up (in American accent), that was the voice of my dad's friend... come, come hug me son, I went closer as I made way to prostrate, he pulled me to himself in a tight embrace, he smells America I must say. His wife, young daughter who was in my age bracket, my dad &mum looked on smiling all the while... I then proceeded to greet his wife who hugged me too and told me how handsome I looked. You won't greet your wife? My dad's friend said as she pointed to his daughter.

Well, I wouldn't mind if she is my wife, I thought silently.... She is really a beauty to behold with good dentition, tall with good structure, chocolate in color...she has a short dread on, White polo shirt, black knicker that hugged her hips & thigh so well, and white pair of stockings with snickers... A typical America teenager.

Hallo, she said briefly as she waved...i won't allow this gal intimidate me i thought silently...which one is hallo again...

How you doing? I said trying to polish my English too, I might not have been to America physically, but I've been there in my imaginations, coupled with too much cartoons and America movies at my disposal, I've mastered the rhymes and rhythm of the language so well...

My mum must have been shocked with the way I greeted her, Ekun(Tiger)... She exclaimed..as we all moved in the direction of th living room.

Mayor was nowhere in sight, omg...both of them must be in sifia* pain by now. What did you eat? My mum called after me as I was already heading to check what Mayor and his gal was going through, I felt for the poor lady now.. Gab come back here, my mum called. So after this woman refused to serve my food, she still want to embarrass and de-value me in front of this beauty? I thought.. Mum, I'm not hungry, I'm fine. Where are you going to when you have a visitor here? Who do you think will keep Sophia's company? She asked... I'm coming back mum, just wanna tidy up somethings(in my fake American acceent).

I was surprise not to have seen Mayor and Chioma in his room, where could he be? I knew he was home since I didn't see him going out, I opened his wardrobe, no one. Where could he be? I thought aloud...
I went back to my room and knew immediately I entered that i have companies but they were not in sight. The smell of Chioma was evident in my room, I proceeded to the rest room, and lo and behold, they were there!
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Mayor is smart, he knew my mum could open his door and see him with a gal because his room doesn't have a rest room, so improvised and quickly came to mine.

I came face to face with Chioma crying, and Mayor fidgeting trying to calm her to keep it low... You don't have to worry about anything, I said calmly. You can come to the room instead of hiding here. Don't worry she won't come inside my room, I will lock the door. Despite my sweet words, she didn't seem convinced, my uncle was just standing there staring at the wall. They will soon go back, they just came to entertain their friends and I'm sure they will soon go back to pick my siblings ok? Okay, she said....
Let me stay in here, I feel safer here. She said.... okay, if that's what you want. I stepped out of the room at that instance and Mayor called after me asking if they've asked of him, Nah, I said.... okay tell them, I'm not home he said as I closed the door after me locked with my key. Their destinies lies on my shoulder now I thought....


Hey Gabriel, your mum just told me you seeking admission to Unilag, what course do u wanna study? Sophia asked in her accent. I sat not far away from her side. Pharmacy, i said. pharmacy? What informed your decision, why not medicine? She asked again. Must everybody study medicine, and by the way I can't stand the sight of blood I thought silently within myself.

Medicine is a good course ofcourse, but I've always seen myself improving and discovering potent drugs that will combat diseases and ailment that takes the lives of hundreds of Africans yearly. I said, and by the way, I want to be the one to research and proffer lasting solution to HiV Aids, I concluded.

Wow that sounds so nice, why don't you tell your folks to let you come study abroad Huh? You are gon be exposed to lots of research materials you know?

I blended with Sophia effortlessly, we kept on impressing on each other our level of understanding of various subjects raised, she is my type of gal... beauty with brain!

When are you gon come visiting before we travel back? She asked...she is fond of me already I thought.
When are you due? I asked.
Our return ticket is next week Tuesday she said. I was disappointed she will be leaving Nigeria soon enough.
Since when have you been in the country? I asked.... 2 weeks, we travelled down to Ekiti State to spend time with my grand parents. Oh I retorted, hope you enjoyed every bit of your stay there? Sure did...
Well, you haven't answered my question, when are u coming to say hello? She asked again....

Well, it has to be one of the coming days, I'm not sure which, but I will definitely make out time, I need to ask my mum though! Oh, she exclaimed!

Mum, she called out, she got the attention of the two women chatting away since, she pointed to my mum.... Mum please Gab would like to visit tomorrow, can you please allow him? I was shocked, when did i say tomorrow? And my mum was more shocked as she was even confused as she said really? How come he want to visit all of a sudden? He doesn't go out, he hardly visit anyone, she narrated the event that transpired that morning to her friend and how she is still punishing me for it... They both laughed over it while Sophia was busy smiling waiting for my mum's response. He doesn't know anywhere, how will he maneuver his way to Lekki? See how this woman just dey fall my hand, I thought.
I will ask our driver to come pick him up, Sophia's mum said... You don't have to bother yourself, I will ask his uncle to drop him off.....

Jeez, that was when I remembered my uncle and his babe has been holed up in my rest room all the while... Sophia must have really struck a chord in me for me to have forgotten my uncle's predicament...

Where is your uncle even? My mum asked, he has gone out, I said..... I trust, she replied!

Beaming with smile, what would you like to eat when you visit tomorrow GABRIEL? Sophia asked..... do you like sea foods? Or you prefer Chinese crays & crabs? E gba mi, how all this thing wey she mention take be food? I don't want to sound local either.
Well, I've had enough of sea foods this past few weeks, I'll just stick to jollof rice if you don't mind... oh no prob, anything.. I mean anything you want...........she said obviously happy... I like this gal, there is a chemistry between us.


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to be continued.

.......hey fam, we have some silent readers on here I know, but your comments will go a very long way in term of motivation. Constructive criticism is welcome too....

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We always have busy morning on Saturday, just like every other home I guess, I always join my uncle in washing the cars, while the girls work their ass* off scrubbing and mopping every where. Mum in her usual style every Saturday morning prepares jollof, fried and white rice for the household and our unending weekend visitors. Dad stocks the fridge always with can beers for his drunkard friends too, it's always carnival like most times.

Gab, I will need to smuggle some can beers from the fridge, and i will need you to help me watch if the coast is clear, are you game? That was the voice of my uncle (Mayor), he is a graduate of civil engineering from OAU, he has been staying with us since his university days. He is the best thing to have happened to me in our house, he gives me gist about university life, how to combine studies with convincing random ladies and bedding* them without any hassle. He sometimes gives vivid illustration on how he sleeps with light clean babes, as he would say he can never have anything to do with dark gals. He knew I was a virgin that hasn't even pecked a gal before not to talk of kiss. He gives me orientation and also helping in building my confidence level when it comes with the opposite sex.

Permit me to digress a little.....

We once had a crazy funny experience, my parents were scheduled to be at a wedding party on a Saturday, and ofcourse my siblings likes party, we knew they would follow as usual.
We were washing the cars as usual when Mayor confided in me what he intend doing as soon as my parent leave. There was a supermarket at the entrance of our estate, the owner has this beautiful light skin lady who stays with her mum sometimes attending to customers, I never knew how my uncle convinced this lady or how they met as she was always in the company of her mum.

One of my female friends is coming around, he started....i was shocked, you mean a lady is coming to this house? Wh.. What, how....i mean how do you intend pulling that of? Just calm down, he continued...i have everything mapped out, they won't come back until late evening I can bet with you, and that's enough time to pull things off... I just stood there admiring his level of confidence but at the same time scared of the unknown. So what role do i have to play, or you just want me to stay in the room like I wasn't around?

No, I will introduce you to her, she knows you even... She knows me i exclaimed?
Yea very well... who is she? I asked......
Chioma, the daughter of Mile 6 supermarket' owner, he answered. I opened my mouth, that light lady? I can't believe this, how did you meet her? What did you say to....... It's okay, he cut me short... you can ask all these questions later, now you just need to cooperate with me and everything will work out fine. I was still standing staring at him while he washed the tyre when my mum called out.....

Gab, leave that car to your uncle, you need to get prepared as you are following us and don't even argue. And she went back inside..... At that point, it was like my world came crashing, I hate my mum at that moment.... You don't have to go, Mayor called in, you can fake headache or stomach ache or something similar.... Good suggestion, I was about going inside when he called me back... No, you don't have to tell her you are not feeling fine, she might decide to stay back or ask one of your sister to stay back with you which would jeopardize the whole plan... That's true, I said. So what do I do now?

Well, just tell them you are working on writing a poem and you promised to show Dr James in church tomorrow. Ah Uncle Mayor, you are a smooth criminal, and i made way into the sitting room.
My dad was at the dining when I entered, he has almost finished his plate jollof rice, i quickly took advantage of the moment and told him about the poem I've been working on and i needed to show Doctor in church tomorrow. How is that a problem? he asked. Dad, the problem is that mum want me to follow you. He sighed, he knew it could lead to another argument if he supported me against my mum' wish....
Well, don't worry, call your mum on your way to your room, thank you dad as I made way to my room.

I didn't come out until I heard the sound of the gate opened, I peeped through the window and I saw all of them in their traditional attire looking breathtaking seated in the car already, I was even surprise my mum didn't tell me they were going before they left. I knew she was angry obviously, then I headed to the dinning and realized she didn't serve my food, meanwhile my uncle's food was there. Then i headed for the kitchen only to realize she has locked the kitchen door... JESUS!!!
Tears rolled down my cheek, why is my mum this wicked I thought...well I can make do with soft drink and cake, I was speechless when I realized the fridge was locked too... When did she start locking the kitchen and fridge for crying out loud, I screamed, my uncle rushed in when he heard my voice.... what happened? He asked. She didn't serve my food and she locked everywhere..
You don't mean she locked the fridge too? With shock and disappointment written all over his face. His own worries was the beer he wouldn't get and the soft drink to give the visitor. His look depicted that of someone who just lost a family member... I busted into laughter, his confusion was a consolation...

Then we started cleaning and arranging everywhere to impress our visitor, he brought out his perfume and started spraying the air from the door to the sofa where she was going to sit. Everything looked set, then I lent him some money to take care of the soft drink and snacks.

After he has taken his bath and all, he set out to bring our August visitor, and i was home waiting for them.... Not long after, I heard the sound of the gate, and suddenly my heart started beating faster....whats my own in this whole situation that I would now die before my time, I summoned courage and went to open the gate.

Lo and behold, she was standing there beside my uncle smiling, she wore a short white dress that barely reached her knee cap thereby exposing her straight legs and thighs. We were introduced and they made way into the living room whilst I follow..... They sat on the sofa as pre planned, and i was sitting at the opposite direction adjacent to the tv. My uncle was just all over her whispering sweet nothing into her ear while she was smiling sheepishly like a new bride, at that point I knew i was suppose to excuse myself as planned.

I went to my room imagining what they were doing all by themselves, at a point I remembered my mom might ask for the poem I stayed back to write, then I started fumbling with some sentence which wasn't making sense to me, I couldn't think straight, I was a science student though, and my favorite subjects were mathematics, Chemistry and English.

Then I remembered my immediate younger sister was a literature student, I didn't think twice as I made my way to her room, as soon as i stepped out, I started hearing some funny sounds coming from the living room....been very inquisitive, I decided to tip toe through the other route to the dining where I could have a better and closer view....Your guess is as good as mine, he was butt naked on Chioma panting. I tip toed back immediately and was wondering what guts he has to be sleeping with Chioma on the same sofa my dad and mum sits on to watch news every evening. And I became infuriated immediately, I went back to my room as soon as i got the textbook from my sister's room. I got back to scribbling somethings in my jotter and it was barely 5mins interval when I heard someone honking at the gate... I quickly stood up to lock my room, I knew he was going to come running for my help. I've barely locked the door when he came calling my name and knocking with urgency, what do you expect? I didn't answer ofcourse!




...............to be continued
Please pardon my errors, I just came back right now and needed to rush through to keep in touch with my readers!

Regards!