Stringed Hearts

Chapter one

1

Going down to Tunde's place to fetch a bucket of water was one of the chores I distaste the most,but there is no going back or remedy to this problem.
"Being the only child sucks" i said aloud....
Mama has tried for me In lot of ways putting me in school when I choose to run about but now I loved every bit of it,but she would never help me fetch water unless I was down with iba(malaria).
"Omowumi you didn't come for the dance yesterday night Ayanwale was at his best" the lousy fun loving friend of mine was at Tunde's place already.
"Yes I missed the almighty dance"I said rolling my eyes"but I told you Lola that I wouldn't come"
What good would it be to be there when I could make use of a long good sleep.
"But you said maybe"Lola said looking at me in frustration.
"Yes I did but it was a 30/70 chance"
"Wumi staying indoors would not help your already degraded social life in any way" here it comes again.
"I know Lola but what do I do when I love my peace and quiet" I really need to change the subject before Lola frustrated my life.
"ah Lola when did you say you we're going to the market"
"That would be by 7 in the morning "she said while dropping the fetcher for me to fetch my own bucket of water.
"You ,,,7 in the morning" I said laughing
She looked at me like I just grew another head
"Ehn ehn I told you I would be at my best behavior which would start by waking early since I intend to get married next year"she smiled happily I knew she was thinking of Akani her boyfriend.
"You really pushing forward with that?"
"Yes now! Why not I love Akani and my parents loves him so what is holding us?Nothing!!"
"Hmm oremi(my friend) I wish you the best but are you sure marriage should be the next thing?"
She eyed me and hissed.
"See wumi I love you but I can't heed to your silly advice what remains for a lady after secondary school"she raised her hands quickly as I was about to speak"and don't tell me you are still thinking of university"
Yes I was but looking at her face I decided to push that till later or she will try to list the reasons why that would not be a good plan.
"Let me help you with your water then I will try and call Tunde to help me with mine" I helped and called Tunde.
"Honey whats up,I thought I heard your voice outside,,,Lola howfar"
"Help me with my water" i said hastily cause I would not want him to press forward with whatever he has to say cause I know it would just be his hopeless flirting .
"Wumi you know I love you " he said while putting the bucket on my head.
"Tunde thank you my regards to your mother,Lola let go" I turned not waiting for a reply I walked away
"Hmm Wumi give this guy a chance, you are not a baby,give love a chance"
" I will at the right time but I don't think being in a serious relationship is the next thing for me now" I am not taking any chances now,I want to study hard and have money.
"You know Tunde's parents are well to do and I heard he will go to Abaja state university by next year you can get married before then "
I wanted to scream at my marriage and love obsessed friend but I just gave her the are-you-really-serious kinda look.
"Have told you my own "she said ignoring me
"See I need to hurry up Mama would soon be back and I have not cooked cause I was busy reading that Hardly Chase novel Mr Steven gave to me"she shakes her head,I knew what she was thinking but I didn't give her the time to scold me again.
"Wo a ma ri ra later( we will see later)"and I hasten my pace.
"Okay o Wumi" I heard I shout out behind me.

While in the kitchens cooking I just remembered my friend Lola beautiful dark and cheerful she just brighten up the room but I was just the plain Jane with a very dry sense of humor no wonder Mama prefers me staying at home instead of following her to her shop,I know she is scared I would chase away her customers with my odd sense of dressing and super Dry sense of humor.

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