LOGIN“And who the f**k are you?” — I asked immediately
“Wow! Easy babe, I was just trying to be nice” –he replied backing off.
“So, because you think you are cute, you can have any girl you want, f**k anything under skirt? Well, let me burst your bubbles, Why don't you go try to be nice to your mother, d**k s**t!” I shouted.
“You know, Cynthia, you probably shouldn't have acted that way. If you don't like him, you can just turn him down nicely.” — Shade said softly
“Well... I don't like him, I don't like any guy! They are all the same!” — I shouted back.
We went into the lecture theater without saying a word to each other and all through the lecture and even on our way back to the hostel. At around 3o'clock pm we were all done with all the lectures for the day and were back at the hostel. Shade had prepared the lunch for both of us yet, we were still not talking until I broke the silence and admitted my fault.
“You know I am sorry for earlier today, I was just not feeling great”
“Oh! What's wrong? Is everything alright?”– she asked sitting closer to me.
“I don't really know babe. One time we were talking and laughing, another time, I was vexed and lashing it out on everyone. Worse is that I can't say this is what is making me angry” — I said calmly.
“It's okay dear, sometimes it does happen but maybe I have something to make you fell better, who wants to eat 'Amala' with 'Obe ewedu' and 'Pormo kiika' [local food in Nigeria] — she asked shaking her body rejoicing
We were eating and talking about the lecturer today and how short the lecturer can be with his spectacles which are too big for his head like the mirrors of the witches. His nose hole was so wide that the hairs in it was very obvious and disgusting. I was irritated throughout that lecture period. We both laughed and kept laughing until shade choked and I rushed to give her water.
“Okay, I think the spirit of Dr. Boluwade is against us, let us exercise some table manner lest, we die from choking”– I said jokingly
“Yes, I... TH…in…k Y…ou RI…ght" she said trying to clear her voice.
We were done eating and Shade seemed to be okay totally. We both lain on our separate beds and were busy with our phones. The silence was too loud that my mind began to revolve around thoughts and I wanted to say a word just to tell what's on my mind when Shade's phone began to ring.
“Hello” –she said. After 10 seconds of silent she began to smile and respond.
“Oh! Joshua, I wasn't thinking you'd call early”
I began to wonder. All years of my friendship with Shade, I don't recall knowing anyone bared Joshua. Who could that be? Could it have been the guy from earlier, the cute guy?
Honestly, only a blind man will choose Shade over me. I am more light and with a nice shape, what are you looking for that you can't get? Is it the front or the back? I am well-endowed with these things not to mention my face which looks like the face of a goddess. I am more beautiful and I know this fact. Why would a person who claim to have eyes choose her over me. Shade who is all dark and skinny and dry. I can not imagine to look at her breast without bra, it always looks like a guy's chest. So dry and dried if I am allowed to use that word. How can a guy be so blind and lack good taste?
“Cynthia! Cynthia!” Shade shouted slapping my legs.
“Oh! Shade, wad up?” — I asked shockingly
“What were you thinking about that I was shouting your name and you wouldn't even hear not until I touched your legs?” She asked curiously.
“It's nothing jare. Was just thinking about how time flies, gone were the days we were in secondary school, yes?” I answered smiling.
“MMM issokay o. By the way that was Joshua. You remember the guy who walked up to me this morning while we were on our way to lecture?” She asked happily.
“Yes, I remember. Did he just called” –I asked.
“Why are you acting weird?” She asked.
“Well... He said he'd like to take me out by 7pm” –she said happily.
“And what did you tell him” I asked
“What else? I said yes!”– she said laughing
“But you don't know this guy.” — I said being concern
“Well… Everyone was a stranger at first, even you, you were a stranger before we became friends. You should learn how to make friends you know?” — she said jokingly as she hurried to the bathroom.
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