LOGINDusk was falling rapidly. The sun had already set behind the mountains, and the sky had been drained of colors. It was already the close of a day, wasn't it some seconds ago the day started?
Shade and I had just arrived from class. I could see her lips moving but all she said only went through my ear and came out the other. How can I make Joshua mine became a question that seemed a puzzle.
“Maybe I need to keep a close watch on him. But, I mean, I don't even know about him than he is dating Shade. I don't know where he lives or anything else.” I took a slow, deep breath as my mind lingered more in thought.
“Or, should I just ask her? Would it be a good idea?”
Shade was completely carried away by her phone as she continued to laugh in mirthfulness artlessly flowing. I wondered what was so funny but I wasn't that curious to find out. The curiosity I had was that I needed us to talk like the friends that we were.
“Shade, how is Joshua? You hardly talk about him nowadays.” I asked with a less broadly smile that gently rested on my face.
“He is fine jare. I should be going to his place tomorrow.” She said still pressing her phone.“Tomorrow? Gist me now.” I said taking her phone from her.
“No! Not the phone you this big headed with empty brains” she said aloud and laughing to her own joke.
“Not funny. Talk to me. You this motherfucking piece of sh*t” I said in response.
“Cynthia, maybe it's ‘gist’ that will lead to your death” she said laughing so loud.
“And, I will gladly die” I nodded with a silly face that busted both of us into laughter.
“Well... Joshua is fine sha. We have gotten closer nowadays. He is such a baby and I love him like craze.”
“Shade don't bored me, I know you love him. Don't make us who are with no boo die of being jealous. Tell me about him. At least, I can't watch a guy steal my friend away, a guy I do not know his whereabouts. So, tell me about him gangan ” I said jumping to the bed as I bashed my head on the wall.
“You don die? [Are you dead?] She asked with a loud long chuckle.
“Na you go die ode! [You will be the one to die, idiot!] I answered with a sudden frown.
“Well... Joshua is this gentle guy that loves his privacy so much. He is from Oyo state but lives in Lagos State. What if I tell you Joshua drinks? I mean he does go to bars to drink. But drinking is not bad right? If you can drink responsibly, I don't think I will be worried. I do follow him to the bar on few occasions. He lives off campus just adjacent to the school gate. A house painted in blue. You will know it when you see it. His apartment is the second by the right. My Joshua loves to play games too. He has this play station, and he is actually teaching me how to play soccer games with him. The last time we did, I almost won him o. But the stupid fowl cheated. What else again?” She asked squeezing up face and her eyes fix at the ceiling in a manner that seemed she was racking her brain.
“Oh! Yes, I almost forgot. He loves to dance. We have danced a couple of times in his room. And... and...”
“This one is a secret o. Don't tell anyone. He loves fresh boobs and buttocks. So many times he makes me believe my backside is as heavy as a lead. Me that this yansh [buttock] dry like crayfish.” She said as we both busted into laughter.
“I just love him more because he makes me feel completely sexy with him. He knows the right words to say and the right move to make every time and any time.” She said in a low voice.
“Why are you now putting emotions now, you better don't cry” I said standing up to her, putting my hand on her head and slowly push her head towards her bed.
“Tell me about Dele by the way, what happened between you two?” She asked with her back lain on her bed.
“Can we not talk about him today, please?” I answered with a more serious tone.
“But why?” She insisted.
“Not today Shade” I said as I stood up and left the room.
Jeruel's phone had not been reachable no matter how many times I tried. But I persisted to try her line. I needed to tell her I got a plan. I wondered what happened to her phone or, to her for that matter. But there was nothing I could do than to text her, which I did.
“This is a perfect move I muttered as I returned to the room.
Shade seemed to find something to do for herself. Thank God it wasn't that she was carried away with texting this time. I could hear the voice of Kennyblaq from the background. I must confess, I have never seen her watch a comedy show before. I didn't even know she loved comedy. But It feels good to see her not texting, and I wished that she could stop texting with him for a long time. Although I knew it's a wish that cannot manifest that is why I have Jeruel, a perfect tool to manipulate what can happen or what cannot happen.
I could feel my phone vibrating in the fold of my fingers. Bringing it to my face, it was Jeruel calling back.
“Did she see my text already?” I thought as I left the room again to answer the call.
“Hello I got your text” Her gentle voice penetrated through the phone.
“Oh! Yeah, I have been trying to call you but your line wasn't connecting” I responded almost immediately.
“Oh! Really, must have been the network. So, what's up. Do you think it will work?” She asked.
“Definitely. I know it will” I assured.
“Okay, let's see how it goes.” She said as she hung up the call.
It's good to hear when Jeruel told me about the advances she played towards Joshua. Wouldn't shade die of frustration if she finds out how her prince charming was dancing around the beautiful girl she wasn't?Just has Shade assured me about his whereabouts, Jeruel confirmed he was already at J and J bar at seven in the evening. She was already seated in the darkened angle of the bar and watched him sit on the bar stool. Slowly and slowly she walked and sit next to him, tossed a glass of whiskey to him as he gulped it down, and slapped the glass on the bar before turning his face away.I knew Jeruel was the perfect lady for the job. Not only was she beautiful, she was a girl I trust can play her cards right. Now, what man can go all the way without falling in the shackles of a Queen of beauty Queens, a Princess and ambassador of awesomeness.
Dusk was falling rapidly. The sun had already set behind the mountains, and the sky had been drained of colors. It was already the close of a day, wasn't it some seconds ago the day started?Shade and I had just arrived from class. I could see her lips moving but all she said only went through my ear and came out the other. How can I make Joshua mine became a question that seemed a puzzle.“Maybe I need to keep a close watch on him. But, I mean, I don't even know about him than he is dating Shade. I don't know where he lives or anything else.” I took a slow, deep breath as my mind lingered more in thought.“Or, should I just ask her? Would it be a good idea?”Shade was completely carried away by her phone as she continued to laugh in mirthfulness artlessly flowing. I wondered what was so funny but I wasn't that curious to find out. The curiosity I had was tha
It seemed fast but Jeruel and I were able to get along as we have so many things in common. Though, it has just been two weeks it seemed we have known each other forever and every day In class, I would always go find her, sit with her, and we would talk as much as we want to.She told me a lot from her past relationships; how guys had promised her heaven and earth only to get between her legs. I could deduce from all she told me that she was a girl who loves the physical appearance. Of course, who wants to be with someone with a gorilla face?She was what I termed 'Queen of beauty Queens'. The beauty of a woman must be seen from her eyes. She walked in beauty, like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies. Her magnificent physique was a perfect representation of a goddess. Who dares look at her and not have a second look?
The morning came slowly but the long night was a splendid one. It was nice to hear the birds chorus in harmony and the disturbing voices of other villa mates again. I reflected back into yesterday with a curse that almost vomited from my mouth."Why on earth will a Hausa woman call my line asking for a Muhammad? Why on earth will a strange number not call and the caller should be one of the richest person in Africa? Must it be always a Hausa? Abi e no wan better..."The more I tried to reflect more backward the more Shade's snore hinders my thinking."But wait, how can a lady sleeps so comfortably and snore like a buzz saw. Haven't Joshua seen this side of this girl yet? Some guys can be tasteless Sha, in as much you are under skirt, they must woo you abi, that's what they came to this life to do?" - I muttered."So you love Joshua and can do anything and everything for him. But can h
The atmosphere was glaring and azured. It shined beautifully on each and everyone as students began to troop in and out of the school environment. Shade and I had just resumed like every other students. Such beautiful smile that rested on our faces formed a furrowed brown and we waved to each person as we walked pass them. I couldn't help but imagined what the semester would be like, would it be as unfitting or unacademic like the last semester?Dele and I haven't spoken since the last time I ended things with him. I didn't miss him though, maybe just his touch. He was a guy that really knew how to satisfy his lady. But that wasn't enough, I wanted more. All through the holiday, he would call on few times but I would intentionally not pick his call until he stopped calling for good and that was fine with me.Shade and Joshua are still the love birds soaring high in the high heavens. Shade seemed not to ever grow tired of him and he will no
The breeze injected with multiple endurance as I crawled out of bed to brush my teeth. Though dawn came slowly, it was followed by the brilliant blue sky of morning. I disconnected the charger from my phone since it was already fully charged.It was Saturday and all I could think about was how and only how I would get my dirty clothes washed. If I were to be home, using a washing machine would have been easy and my problem would have been solved in just no time. But here in school, my hands will have to do the job. I carried out my laundry, it was a heavy load but still I have no choice than to do it by hand.I started hand-washing my clothes, squeezing each one hard and harder in the bucket. This is evey students frustration, shouldering the worries of washing by hand. Particularly in my hostel, everyone were at one angle or the other with their hands as their savior. Shade was no difference too, she was there in a corner battling the mou