LIVING

chapter 4

In Tobi's mind, a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions churned as he grappled with the possibility of AJ harboring feelings for Efe. The fear of uncovering the truth loomed heavy in his heart, the uncertainty of their friendship hanging in the balance. When AJ's call broke through the silence, Tobi's resolve wavered, when AJ asked him why he wouldn't tell efe About their relationship

"I... I worry about telling Efe. What if things change between us? I don't want to lose my only friend because of my feelings."

AJ listened intently to Tobi's fears, offering reassurance and understanding in return. "I get where you're coming from, Tobi. It's okay to be scared. We can figure this out together, and I'll stand by you no matter what."

As the weight of their conversation lifted, AJ's mischievous side emerged, teasing Tobi with playful banter and cheeky remarks. Tobi couldn't help but laugh at AJ's antics, the sound echoing through the room as he found a moment of levity in their shared bond.

", you know I can't resist teasing you," AJ chuckled, affection coloring his words. "Just wait until we meet again. I'll shower you with cheesy nicknames and playful banter. Get ready for the full AJ experience!"

Amidst their lighthearted exchange, Tobi's laughter rang out freely, filling the room with a sense of camaraderie and friendship. Lost in the moment, he momentarily forgot to lock his door, unaware of the unintended audience that had silently entered the room.

Tobi's mother stood in the doorway, as disbelief plastered her face "this can't be happening, oh no .

And as the echoes of their banter danced through the air, Tobi's mother was shocked

Jane's eyes widened as she listened to Tobi's conversation, her mind racing with a mix of shock, fear, and guilt. She couldn't believe what she was hearing - her son, her precious child, might be gay. The thought sent a chill down her spine, and she felt like she'd been punched in the gut.

As a devout Christian, Jane had always believed that being gay was a sin, an abomination against God's will. She had never imagined that her own son might be struggling with such "deviant" desires. The realization made her feel like she'd failed him, like she'd neglected her duties as a mother.

Jane's thoughts swirled with self-blame: "How could I not have seen this coming? Why didn't I notice any signs? Was I too busy with work, too distracted by my own problems?" She felt like she'd been living in a bubble, oblivious to her son's true nature.

As the weight of her emotions crushed her, Jane broke down in tears. She sobbed uncontrollably, her body shaking with grief and fear. She thought about all the times she'd preached against homosexuality, all the times she'd condemned it as a sin. And now, her own son might be living with that "sin."

Jane's mind raced with questions: "What will our church think? What will our friends say? How can I face them?" She felt like she was losing her son, like he was slipping away from her and into a world she didn't understand.

As she cried, Jane prayed fervently, begging God to "fix" Tobi, to make him "normal" again. She couldn't accept that her son might be gay, that he might be different from what she'd always envisioned. The thought was too much to bear.

Jane's eyes widened as she listened to Tobi's conversation, her mind racing with a mix of shock, fear, and guilt. She couldn't believe what she was hearing - her son, her precious child, might be gay. The thought sent a chill down her spine, and she felt like she'd been punched in the gut.

As a devout Christian, Jane had always believed that being gay was a sin, an abomination against God's will. She had never imagined that her own son might be struggling with such "deviant" desires. The realization made her feel like she'd failed him, like she'd neglected her duties as a mother.