LIFE OF US

EPISODE 2

YESMIN'S POV...
It was a stressfull day at school.  I hurriedly came hostel from school because i was so tired and i need to rest before going on my monthly date with Jide. I met Jenny crying in the room as i entered. I was surprised because i haven't seen Jenny cried in a while. I am sure what ever happened must have affected her badly.
I moved closer and sit beside her. "Are you alright Jenny?" I asked placing my hands in her shoulder. She didn't respond, rather, she continued crying. I adjusted my self a bit, placing my hands around her neck. "Or are you sick? Do you want to go to the clinic?” I asked looking worried. She nodded her head, indicating she is fine. I sighed in relief. "Then what happened Jenny? You made me worried." I asked curiously.
She giggled a bit and cleaned her face. "I was embarrassed Yesmin. I was embarrassed by a lecturer in my department." She said looking bitter as she told me what happened. "I know o was wrong, but he shouldn't be that dramatic." She added still shedding tears. I slowly hugged her and comforted her for a while. "Its fine babe, it will soon be past." I said looking at her. She smiled wickedly. "This is not over Yesmin." She said looking at the door.
I quickly stood up and head to the bathroom. "Where are you heading to?” Jenny asked looking at me as i was about getting ready. I opened the drawer and brought out a decent gown. "Guess Jide is coming over right?” She asked as she helped me zip up the gown. I smiled and sit by the mirror. "Of course he is and i have to look innocent." I said as i begin applying make up on my face. "Let me help you with that." Kate said as she walked to the mirror and begin helping me with the make up.
I am Yesmin Oluwafemi. A native of Oyo state, Yoruba obviously. I am from the part of Nigeria where culture is being valued and this culture usually dominate women with ambition like me. I always wanted becoming a nurse but my family will never allow me further education. I had to struggle before i was sent to the university not after i was bethroned to a man who totally thinks i am innocent.
Jide will always visit me in the university once in a month and i have to be that good girl he always wanted, not because i love pretending but because i have to continue studying to achieve my dreams.
I quickly ordered a ride and head to the restaurant we are to meet. He was there already when I arrived. "You are 7minutes late." He said with his face glued to the news paper he was reading. I giggled as i sit quietly. "It's traffic." I replied briefly. He sighed as he dropped the paper and folded his arms. "I love a good punctuality Jennifer. Always stick to the time." He said in a bossy tune. I didn't reply him rather i smiled at him and murmured under my voice. "It's just a fucking 7minutes late." I murmured to myself.
His phone ranged as he was about talking, he stood and walked to the window. I slowly raised my head and looked at him as he was talking on the phone. Jide is not looking bad, a young man with high sense of fashion. Just that I don't like how bossy and possessive he is. He walked back majestically to the table, adjusting his tie. "That was my business partner. The person will join us soon. Hope you don't mind." He asked looking at me. I smiled as usual and pretended to be okay. "Its my pleasure." I replied.
Meanwhile, deep down in my heart, i was angry. Like, i know that i am not jealous, just felt like its not respectful for him to invite some one else to our date. He cleared his throat a bit and face me. "So how is school?” He asked looking at me. I made that fake smile again looking at him. "School is fine." I answered.
We were about ordering when his so called business partner arrived. To my surprise, the partner is a lady. She was fully dressed for a date. You can tell from a look that she is ready to flirt. She kept on touching Jide all in the name of business conversation. Even though he has introduced me as his fiancee. I was already fed up at this time. "I need to teach this bitch a lesson." I said to myself thinking of something wicked.
Luckily, drink spilled off on her dress and she excused herself to the rest room. I followed her immediately to the restroom. "You acted so well in there." I said looking at her. She stared dumbly at me. I moved closer and stood in front of her. "I don't need to introduce myself to you again. Jide has already did that. But if you know what's good for you, you would leave this place right away!" I said looking at her.
She laughed loud and adjusted her gown. "Are you threatening me girl?” She asked sarcastic. I giggled a bit. "I am not threatening you dear. I am just assuring you of what i can do of you didn't back up." I said as i pulled out her wig. She was about pulling mine when i slapped her. "Think about it dear, you have a business reputation to protect. I am sure you don't wanna be seen in the media fighting over someone's man." I said and head back to the table. Guess she had the advice because i didn't see her back, she later dropped him a message of excuse.
We finished eating and as usual, Jide took me back to the hostel and leave. "Ohhhh, Finally!” I exclaimed as i laid on the bed. "How was your date?” Kate asked looking at me. I sighed deeply and sit on the bed. "Girls its not easy pretending to be calm. Imagine a lady bitching around Jide." I said as i told them what happened. They all laughed seriously.  "Don't tell me she went scot free?” Mars asked still laughing. I giggled and smiled. "Trust me babe. I gave her a full packaged warning." I replied and we all laughed again.
Kate slowly stood up and walked to her bag. "Girls, some one is inviting the honor of our gorgeous selves to his birthday party this weekend." She said showing off the invitation cards. We all laughed as she showed us the cards. "This is going to be fun!” Jenny said looking at the invitations...
KATE'S POV...
I laughed out loud, almost tripping on my toes as we entered our apartment. The party was madly fun the previous night, full of rich guys and am sure all my girls had cash out. "But why will you continue sitting with a guy that was preaching love to you Mars?" I asked still laughing at her. She sighed a bit and sits on the couch.
"You won't understand girls. The guy looks rich. Just that he kept on preaching love instead of spreading money." She said looking angry. We all laughed again. "Why didn't you leave him then? Abi na love you go chop?" Jenny asked as she removed her shoes. "Abi! Instead of you to hustle, you dey there dey form love birds." Yesmin chipped in.
Mars sighed deeply. "It's fine babes. As long as we are still on our promise -No strings attached with MEN!- I hope you all are on it together right?" She asked giving us a suspicious look. And as usual. We answered,"Together!"
My heart skipped a beat from Mars's question as i remembered what happened previous night. I remembered how clingy Steve was and how i couldn't resist him. I laid on the bed and closed my eyes. Scenes from the bathroom encounter kept on rushing on my head. I remembered how he grabbed me tightly from behind and we made out with him kissing me passionately. All those magical moments kept on flashing on me. It's not my first time making out with a man but Steve was damn too good. I couldn't get out his thoughts from my head. It was too good to ignore.
"Oh Kate! I was looking for you at the club yesterday, i couldn't find you for a while. Where have you been?” Yesmin asked looking at me. I quickly sit up looking startled. "Oh, i...i was just hanging around with a guy." I replied stammering. "I thought you were making out with the host." Jenny said giving me a suspicious look. My head beat increased. "No babe. I didn't do anything." I replied boldly.
I laid back in the bed knowing fully that I was lying. I sighed deeply thinking of what to do. I couldn't tell the squad about it because it will be the end for us and i am not ready to seperate from Steve. I am afraid i am falling in love again. "God just help me through this, i am about cheating my friends." I said to my self as i slowly picked up my phone and messaged Steve. "5:00pm tomorrow at Luxury hotel!"...
EPISODE 3 COMING UP!
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