Title: Meant To Be
Author: Ajagbe Ayodeji David (Timmy Turner)
Genre: Prose (Fiction)
Episode: 3
Life in Unilorin has been a great one, I had met with a lot of peoples, peoples I know personally and the ones I chat with on WhatsApp. But the greatest persons I met was Eniola and Plato. Eniola had been my friend even before I dreamt of picking Unilorin in jamb. We were in the same writing group, I was the boss, she works with me and we were good friends at the same time. Fortunately for me, her hostel wasn't far from my new hostel (I had moved into my own apartment).
I'm not that kind of a social person, it usually takes a lot of time for me to associate with people but once I'm attracted to them, I'm attracted to them. Nothing can change it. Eniola was the only was the only friend I have. Then, I use to visit her often and I thought she was the perfect friend. We often have lectures together most times because she was in microbiology and I was in plant biology. Sometimes we eat together and do quite a lot of things together too. I found myself attracted to her though it seemed as if I have zero feelings for her.
The agape love I have for Eniola started growing everyday. I loved her to a fault! Plato happened to be a godfather to me, he gives me quick and on time information about what's happening in the school. Plato wasn't the only one working, he had some people who work with him and they formed a group called Team Plato. We were only chatting on WhatsApp then.
I had always wished to see Plato Face to Face, I just love that man! So one day while at Eniola's hostel, I had the courage to call him on phone. Fortunately for me, his number went through. I spoke with him and he described the location to his hostel. To my utmost surprise, his hostel was just six houses away from mine. I went over to his place, I had a nice time with him and premier. He's really fun to be with, he's an epitome of Knowledge. We discussed at length, we spoke about the situations of things, state of the nation and football. Maybe he thought I'm a football fan. I learnt a lot from Plato that evening. He also shared some of his secrets to success with me. Premier is a cool guy too. After several minutes of endless discussions, my phone began to ring. I checked the caller, it was my girl friend Eniola. I picked the call "Hello", I said clearing my throat. " Ayodeji, where are you"? She questioned. "I'm at Plato's place" "okay, can you come over to my hostel now? Please" she said. "Okay, I'm coming" I said. I bade Plato and Premiere farewell and I promised to come over the next Saturday. I set off to Eniola's hostel; walking and sometimes breaking into a run. The guys smooching girls in one corner perhaps wondered what this promising school boy is all about cos they were looking at me.... I got to Eniola's hostel and she invited me in, I reluctantly agreed and followed her in. She had invited me in on several occasions which I had politely declined but because it was dark and the mosquitoes were not helping matters, so I had to follow her in. I met two ladies (if we can call them one) sitted on the bed. She sat down too and then invited me to sit beside her. I answered her and did as she has instructed. "Ayodeji, meet my friends Doyin and Funmi" she said while pointing her finger at them one after the other. "Funmi, Doyin, meet my friend, he's Ayodeji by name. "Good evening", I said lowering my head to exhibit a sign of respect. This time 'I was sweating like a ileya ram that is about to be killed' meet new people isn't my thing and I'm always ashamed when I'm around girls. I hate moments like this and I wished the ground will just open up and swallow me. Eniola didn't sound like she'll end the conversation soon, my shyness behavior wasn't helping matter too.
"So you're the one that always disturb Eniola bah"? Doyin yelled at me, I felt embarrassed and I wished the ground will open up and swallow me once again. I opened my mouth to talk, then Eniola held my hand and gave me a sign not to talk. " "Doyin", Eniola called. "You don't have to talk to him like that, and have I ever told you that Ayodeji is disturbing me"? "We're very good friends and we're made for each other" she turned to me. "Ayodeji, please, I'm sorry. Don't mind her, she's actually joking. She doesn't mean it". "It's okay" I replied. I stood up to shake Funmi's hand. We then exchanged contacts. The three of them decided to see me off, they accompanied me to their hostel's gate before Doyin and Funmi left Eniola with me. Eniola and I continued the journey, I placed my hands on her waist and she placed her hand on my shoulder: we're cute like that! I could feel that all eye's were on us but we were not bothered. We spoke about poems and stories we've written, and the ones we we are still writing. We reached a T-Junction leading hostel. I had to release her this time because the road could be too lone for her. We bade ourselves farewell and she gave me a light hug, I pecked her and we went our various ways. I stood at a spot and trace her with my eye till she got to her hostel. It was then that I left for my hostel.
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction, Names, Characters, Business, Places, Events, Locales and Incident are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictous manner. Any resemblance to actual persons Living or Dead or Actual Event is purely coincidental
