THE LIFE OF A NIGERIAN TEENAGER ✔

25~ THE BIRTHDAY

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you Fatima!
Happy birthday to you!

It was the first thing I heard when I woke up from my slumber. It was Basma. With a huge birthday cake on her hand.

It was at that moment that it dawned on me. It was my birthday, how could I forget it. I sat up and waited for her to place the cake on my Lap.

“Kinyi sallah? ( Have you prayed)” She asked.

I shook my head and then stood up. I knew Basma will never allow me to take a bite of the cake without praying. With stamping feet’s and rolling of eyes, i made my way to the bathroom to perform Wuduu ( Ablution) and then prayed.

When I was done, I immediately stood up and hurried to where she was sitting close to the bed. She smiled up at me and then picked up the cake and asked me to cut it and take a slice. I did just that and gave her a big hug, thanking her for the troubles she went through, then we took the cake to my parents at the parlour.

I was surprised my dad ate the cake and didn’t even make a fuss about it. My dad always had the theory of not celebrating birthday. Always saying “you shouldn’t celebrate, you should even cry in that day, you’re losing a year, you’re  getting closer to the grave” while that used to freak me out but let’s b honest , I rebel against my father on a daily basis .

Basma seek permission from my parents to take me out. Another shocker, my dad agreed. It was when we made our way back to the room that she announced to me that a certain ‘Yaya Susu' was taking us out.

I was supposed to give him an answer on my birthday and it was my birthday.

“Why are you suffering my brother na? He really likes you.”  I could tell from the tone of her voice that she really wants us to work out.

"Because" I paused. "I have Alhaji Bello and I'm getting everything i want."

"Yeah by giving something back in return. Look I'm not telling you this so you will take advantage of my brother but I'm sure Yaya Susu will give you anything you want and without asking anything in return."

"Who told you? My dear no man is a saint. If they give you something then they definitely want something in return."

She made a face at my assumption then just sighed" Please just dress up let's go."

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We had fun. Surhail took us to Wakis restaurant. Where I had a food that was mad expensive but not delicious at all. We later went to central park where we got on the golf cart and screamed our way down the lane. When i said scream, I mean attempted to deaf the other people at the park.

We ordered pizza and ice cream and then left. People could easily detect that Surhail was in love with me. He made it too obvious.

Long story short, at the end of the day I accepted him as my boyfriend.

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I won't even say anything. I know y'all are mad and I'm super sorry. I had no excuse as to why I didn't update. I'm so sorry and y'all know I love you right? I will try to update more.

Later.

Limatuu