A Silver Lining (#Wattys2018)

Chapter 36| Beans and spaghetti

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Song: Lovely by Billie eilish ft Wiz Khalid

Quote: "You are not rich until, you have something that money cannot buy"
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I was still in denial, by the time I woke up from my short nap. Whatever senior Bankole said is pure bull shit, he is just trying to cover up his younger brother's mess.

If only he knew, that there was absolutely no need to do that, after all this months and my interaction with Asiwaju. It is hard not to forgive him.

When he first stumbled into our lives; myself and Jason, I was still feeling the brunt of his denial. I was still healing from all the wounds I got, as a single mother. I was still angry at him, for daring to show up in our lives.

But as the days and weeks rolled by, I found myself getting existed by his visits. I found out that I was still the same, whenever he smiled at me. I, also discovered that i had transformed into a young school girl again, flirting back and pouting at his teasing.

I can't say that I am in love with him. But I know that, I feel the thousands butterfly effects whenever his arms encircle my waist or is propped on my shoulders. I am also aware, that I like the feel, of been the central focus of his attention. That is honey colored eyes are on me, like the most delicate and important thing in word.

Lastly, I love his kisses. From when he was still them without so much effort, to when he is teasing me daring me to kiss him back. And now, when a single kiss from him, is barely enough, I want more, I want a hundred of his kiss. I want a thousand.

I look around the bed for his phone, I can't find it and my best guest is that, he came into the room and carried it.

I went downstairs, and met Jason engrossed, watching his favorite cartoon, Sponge Bob Square pants. I had to smack him on the head, when all my attempts at calling him failed. He turned with a frown and a promise of tears, I berated him, asking why he didn't give a response since I was calling him.

He gave an expected response, that he did not hear me calling him. Then I asked after Asiwaju, who was actually the main reason behind my calling him. Asiwaju exited the house, some minutes ago.

I went upstairs with a bowl of cereal in my hands.

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Asiwaju entered my room and sat on my bed, with a thoughtful expression. We were staring at each other for a long time, before he broke the silence.

"How are you feeling?".

I wanted to ignore him, but I decided against it, choosing to reply with a sneer. "Fine, and I don't know why you decided to keep such information from me?".

One eyebrow arched, as he asked "What information, is it the reason for your anger?".

"You should answer my question first" I demanded, my voice rising.

He flinched, "I don't have an idea, of the information you are talking about?"

"Amara," I shouted, "Senior Amara".

His face fell at that, his reaction rivaled, a child who was caught with a stolen meat.

"So you know, and you intentionally did not tell me?"