Must Read: My Friend, Her Boyfriend And I - Season 1 - Episode 26

6 years ago

Must Read: My Friend, Her Boyfriend And I - Season 1 - Episode 26

‘It’s been long I saw my man, and now that he’s here, I wanted to feed him his best food.’ Niyi and I stared at each other, communicating with our heart.

‘Ok then, I’m hungry, lets eat.’ Tola said and went to the kitchen, I waited behind.

‘How do you feel now, can you eat something?’ I asked Niyi.

‘As a matter of fact, I’m very hungry, and even if I wasn’t hungry, I can’t pass over what you have prepared.’ I smiled at him and headed for the kitchen, he drew my hand as I passed him. He drew me down with my hand and dropped a kiss on my lips, a simple kiss but one filled with promises and love.

‘Thank you,’ he said and tears rolled down my cheeks. I went into the kitchen before he saw it. Tola was at my heels, she grabbed me into her arms the moment we entered the kitchen. I hugged her back because I needed the physical comfort and assurance that I wasn’t dreaming.

‘Oh baby, I’m so happy for you! I was eavesdropping the whole time, in case I needed to save you from a slap but I thank God for his change of heart instead!’ She said and we both laughed.

‘Abeg, enough of this gossip jor, let me feed him before he changes his mind.’ I said as I served the food in plates.

Tola took mine and hers out, I carried Niyi’s plate to him myself. We ate amidst small talks but great silent communications went between Niyi and I. Oh how I had missed him. His smile, the way he licks his lips when eating, his large appetite, his appraise for my food and pure admiration for me! Soon he finished the portion on his plates and asked for more, Tola also asked for more. I served them again. My own plate was still full. I was too happy to eat. We finished our food and Tola helped me clear the table.

‘Tola?’ I called as we cleaned the plates.

‘Hhnn,’ she answered.

‘When are you going out?’ I asked her.

She dropped what she was doing and looked at me in disbelief.

‘Where I tell you say I dey go? Wait oo, I hope say you no dey try pursue me, cos e no go work oo. I no fit miss this show of a life time.
Dynamite self no fit comot me for this house.’

She threatened. I crossed my arms under my br3ast and stared at her. Force would not make her bulge, I have to thread softly. I put on a super smile and moved to her. I draped my arms around her neck.

‘Tola, I know you are concerned for my safety but I do not think he will hurt me. Also, you know he thinks you don’t know about what’s going on?’ She nodded and I continued with my cajoling.

‘So he will be reluctant to talk in your presence, and I really need him to talk.’ She rolled her eyes upwards, digesting and thinking about what I have said. I didn’t give her time to think too far.

‘How about I make you a promise? I will tell you everything that transpired between us when you get back tomorrow.’ She turned sharply to face me.

‘Tomorrow ke?’ She asked squeezing her face. I knew that was coming. I was prepared.

‘My love, you know we have to give him space and time to talk. What if you come back when he wants to talk and he stops talking? It could be dangerous oo. But if we finished sorting things out before dark, I will call you back.’ I delivered my lines and hoped she swallowed it with the hook.

‘Ok ok ok! I know you are stringing me along but I will go for you oo, but, you must tell me everything tomorrow or else!’ She said pulling her ears.

‘Yes ma.’ I said dutifully. When the kitchen was tidy we went into the sitting room. We met Niyi watching football on SUPERSPORT3.

Tola excused herself and went into her room. Ten minutes later she came out and we said our goodbyes. The air between Niyi and I was filled with tension of who would speak first. I was missing Tola’s presence after all. When I couldn’t take it anymore I spoke but surprisingly he spoke at that exact time too.

‘Niyi…’ I said.

‘Joke…’ He said at the same time. We both smiled and I quickly said,

‘You first.’ He pated the sofa beside him, indicating for me to come sit next to him. I went happily. We faced each other on the sofa.