Val's Diary Series (Life As An Adult) - Season 1 - Episode 43

4 years ago

Val's Diary Series (Life As An Adult) - Season 1 - Episode 43

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I waited for Tessy for about an hour but she never returned to the room. I simply slept and dreamt of better things.
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Early the next day, i freshened up and grabbed my bag to leave. I searched for Tessy in the other rooms but couldn’t find her. However on getting to the sitting room, i found her lying on one of the long chairs. I drew close and sat by her side.
“i really don’t know why you picked offence simply because i said no to sex without protection. I have done many humiliating things to you in the past but you never got annoyed. Anyway i’m leaving. Thanks for everything” i said quietly, waited for her to at least say a word to me which she never did. I really was surprised but kept my feelings to myself, got up and left…..
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it was a long bus journey from Abuja to Owerri and as the bus sped along, i closed my eyes to reflect on so many things. I wasn’t getting any younger, and apart from the little inheritance my dad left behind, my website which earns quite a good income and my certificates, i really had nothing as a man, no achievement whatsoever. All I always did was just to come up with plans which i fail to carry out in the end.
Why?, what’s my life going to be like in the next twenty years?” i wondered and shook my head.

Of course i needed being with my family and carry them along with many things. At least that could help them share my thoughts and stop them from seeing me as a prodigal son. But at the moment i felt staying away from them was a better decision. I felt starting a separate life away from home could make me more independent and respected as a man.
I kept thinking back and forth. The more i thought about my life the more confused i got….

Starting up my own T.v career seemed the only welcoming alternative. But it was something that needed much time and investment before any profit could be generated. A venture that attracted me with one hand and scared me with another. I had scripts, stories, and many young friends willing to work with me, but then i still was far off from putting things together. I needed an expert in the field to help me. I needed Tessy’s money to sacrifice. My phone ran that moment, interrupting my thoughts. It was frank calling.

“hello bro, how far?, you never called me. Na wa for you ooo!” he said seriously.
“i’m sorry brother, but i’m on my way back to Owerri. Can we meet at my house?” i asked,
“yea sure. When you get close to Owerri, do notify me so that i can start coming” he answered.

“fine” i accepted and hung up.
I remembered the twin girl as i dropped my phone, and dialled her number instantly. I couldn’t even remember the last time i called her after she left my house very sick.
“hey how far?” she greeted on answering my call.
“i’m sorry for having not checked on you for long. How is your health?, are you still in your school?” i asked.
“yup, i’m fine and in school” she answered.
“are you free?, can you come over to Owerri?” i asked.
“no i can’t” she answered coldly.
“maybe i should come see you then” i offered.
“no don’t come. Bye bye jor” she answered and rudely hung up, leaving me shocked.
The d--n girl had always been very weird and i just didn’t know what to make out of her behaviour.
I kept my feelings to myself, and thought of other things until i got to Owerri very late in the evening. Frank and I met at my apartment and we spent the rest of the evening discussing.
” i tried stopping you from going to Abuja but you never cared to listen. Adaora is a nice girl really, but you guys have one hell of a history. I think it’s time you finally try getting a job or creating one for yourself, find a new girl who knows nothing about your past and marry. As for Tessy i really don’t know how things will end between you guys. Everything rests on you bro. You better start making the best decisions from now” he advised while i shrugged and nodded.

Things are always easy to say but carrying them out is quite another thing. Yea i can’t deny that i was just a clueless boy surrounded by confusion.