GOLDEN

Chapter Eighteen

Stephanie and I have just finished a Economics tutorial with Tife, I didn't really want him near me after I became aware that I have developed feelings for him but there was no way I could explain that to Stephanie, at least not yet.

I have been trying to build a resolve for myself by avoiding him and giving myself mental speeches that I can't deal with feelings now and that I don't also need a love life now. All those mental speeches is down the drain now with this tutorial we had with him. I'm not seated very close with him because I am still trying to stay far away from him as possible and so I optioned to seat in front of him.

Well, I don't know which of the two is better because sitting in front of him has given him a full and detailed view of his face and smile that I'm so trying to avoid. Although, I didn't allow myself to get distracted while he was teaching because he kept asking questions and so as not to look dumb I needed to be attentive.

" So are you still running for a second tenure" I asked trying to keep my thoughts busy. He trailed the cover of the pen he was holding on the table in thought.

" Honestly, I don't want to" He responded

" Why?" I asked, engaging him

" Everyone wants me to run for a second tenure because they feel I'm good but I feel there are other better people than me that should be given a chance. I don't want to hold tight to the position because I want others to try too" He said

" You have a deep insight" I remarked smiling, if I continue like this my feelings will grow more than it is now.

It gave me chills

Holy spirit save me

" That's the same thing with Leaders especially Nigerian leaders. The same set of people keep leading us without allowing others try it, The same people that were leading during the military regime are still in power. There is no change in the way of doing things, it's still the same old way only that it is a little modified. Whereas there are other Nigerians out there with potential to lead but they are not given the avenue and platform to lead because the same old set of people keep holding tight to their position" Tife said

" That's true. Young people and women with potentials and outstanding manifestos to led can't even contest and expect to win because there is a high probability that the elections will be rigged" I reasoned

" Yes, That's Nigeria for you" He said

" Yeah, women should be given the opportunity too. I think there was one very nice woman I liked then that contested in the last presidential election but she pulled out towards the election day" Tife said and tried to remember the woman's name

" That should be Oby Ezekwesili" I said, helping him out

" She was once a Nigeria Minister before contesting. I like her too" I added

" I was very disappointed she quitted and I think many Nigerians were too" He said

" Yeah, I prayed and hoped she will miraculously win the election and so when I heard she quitted, I was also disappointed. She said she quitted so as to make a strong and viable coalition to defeat the incumbent President then, President Buhari" I said

" I wish she hadn't because President Buhari still won. Nigeria needs more women like her" Tife said

" For example, I will be very happy to hear that Wuraoluwa... What's your surname" He asked

" Coker" I answered

" Yes, Wuraoluwa Coker is contesting in the presidential election. I promise you, I will go and pray and fast on the mountain for you to win" He said and I laughed