THINGS IN BETWEEN

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WHO IS EXCITED TO HAVE ME BACK HERE?

READ & ENJOY.

Maybe hitting my leg against the stone meant good luck, meant my life has turned around nicely, meant so many other things; I thought as I walked around the apartment that the key was given to me a while ago, in the company of Moji who stuck to me like a leech, and constantly glanced  through the file she held and at her wrist watch.

"I am fine now, I can manage on my own from here." I declared having sat on the soft bed in the spacious and beautiful bedroom.

"Don't worry about me, madam gave me instructions to make sure you are comfortable before I leave." She answered still glancing at her wrist watch antagonizing what she had just said.

"I understand that you are in a hurry so just go, I can now manage on my own, my friend will be here at any moment from now." I smiled and took my phone from the bag. I tapped on Remilekun's number and placed the phone against my ear as it rang. As I held her voice from the other side, I told her the address of where I was and ended the call  as  soon as I heard her say she was on her way.

"I will be on my way out now." Moji muttered as she turned around heading towards the door.

"Thank you, my regards to aunty." I replied and watched her disappear and then the door closed behind her. As if on cue, I jumped up in excitement and rang up my brother's phone.

"Hi sis," He spoke up as soon as I saw his face appear on the phone.

"Hi..." I replied smiling like a baby who had just been tickled. I felt happy that I have been able to at least gain a good shelter with the degree that I hold.

"Are you in Aunty's house right now?" He asked as I turned around and proceeded to the rooms for him to get a good view.

"That is not a really good guess, say something else, beautiful..." I mouthed playfully.

"You know that I am bad at guesses don't you ? And in less than ten minutes from now,I have a lecture." He concluded and smiled revealing his deep rooted dimple. Something I and Tolu get jealous of that. Why on earth must a guy be born so handsome.

"Okay, since you have decided to be a kill joy just like always, I will tell you." I went into the kitchen smiling, enjoying the anxious look on his face.

"I am in the house where aunty has given to us to live in, is she not wonderful? I wonder why we didn't find each other all these years ." As the last word left my mouth, I noticed his expression had changed and blood drained from his eyes. "What is wrong, someone stole your bread? I asked unconsciously.

"Must someone steal my bread before you know that I am not really in on this, I thought we talked about this the other day?"

"I know we did, but you should also try to understand me." I muttered almost pleading, while he stared at his wrist watch still angry. What is it with people staring at their wrist watch today, am I the only one who is not time conscious?

"Sister mi, let's talk when we get home, my lecturer is here." He hung up immediately while I was left staring at the apps on my phone. I heaved a sigh and rested my back on the wall. I initially thought he was going to cut me a slack after seeing the beautiful structure but no he is so bent on it. On hearing a loud honking by the gate, I reluctantly walked to the living room looking forward to Remilekun's smiling face, at least that will prevent me from getting wrinkles early.

"Aunti." The gateman called out in his so  Yoruba accent.

"Yes, what is it...?" I asked trying so hard to remember his name that I asked about earlier.