THE LIFE OF A NIGERIAN TEENAGER ✔

28~ THE ACCEPTANCE

Monday couldn't have arrived sooner, Sunday was  Awkward.I couldn't face my parents, I was avoiding them but then I had to help my mom out with the chores so there was anyway I could avoid an encounter with her. My mom was acting all neutral, like nothing happened the night before. It was later that day that I realized why.

"Binta!" She called as she normally does. "Your father asked me to find out what's going on between you and Basma's brother." I was startled, how did she or my dad found out about Surhail? Did Basma told them? She must have noticed the confused look on my face. "He came to seek permission to start dating you." My jaw literally dropped to the ground. He did what now?

      I couldn't comprehend it, what gave him the right? Sure I want to date him at some point but why take it to my parents so soon?

"So what's going on?" She asked again.

"Ummata, actually he said he liked me but I haven't accepted yet."

"What a nice boy. I liked the fact that he met your father before proceeding with anything. That just shows how serious he is with you." She was raining praises on him and that just made me more infuriated. I was seething and i was ready to give him a piece of my mind.

How dare you! _f

Hello to you too. And what did I did?_S

You went to meet my father. Saboda Mai (why)?_F

I just thought I should ask him first. _S

You should have talked to me first. I haven't even accepted you yet. What right do you have to meet my father?_F

I'm sorry I was trying to do good actually. _S

It was not good to me, you had no right._F

I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feeling. _S

Fatima._S

I ignored him and switched off my phone. He had no right.

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I ran into school, the first thing I wanted to do was meet Basma and tell her about the shit her brother pulled.

   I spotted her on the hallways by her locker, she was putting some books in. I quickly sprinted to her and held her arm. She was startled as her back was turned to me.

"Innalillahi, keh are you mad?" She scolded, holding her chest in a manner that shows she was scared. Any other day, I would have burst out laughing but I was mad.

"Do you know what your brother did?" I spat. She looked at me confused.

"What are you talking about?"

"Your beloved Yaya Susu went to meet my  dad, to seek his permission to start dating me. I watched as her eyes widen in surprise.

"What?" She exclaimed, making a few students to turn and look at us. "He did that? Wow my yaya has sense."

Hold up...rewind

Her brother has sense?

"Sense?" I yelled. "He just ruined my life."

"Eh, how? Did he ruin your life i mean?"

"My mom is happy and because of what happened on saturday, when she asked me  I couldn't say no, as I didn't want them to be more angry at me. Why will he do that? Without asking me?" What if my dad just decided to get me married to him? I mean marrying him won't be bad but I'm still a kid, I haven't finish learning about life yet.

"Why are you not looking at the bright side? This just means Yaya Susu was serious about you. The other day I heard him talking to my mom about you. Apparently she suspected as much but just didn't say anything."

"Even if what you said is true, why will he do that to me? I haven't even accepted him yet. And now he's putting me in an uncomfortable situation." I was relentless in my anger. He had no right to do that.

"Fatima, I'm your friend, I'm not just saying this because he's my brother, Yaya Susu genuinely loves you. Give him a chance." She pleaded.

"But." I sigh. "Alhaji Bello fah?"

"Are you being hypocritical or what? You were dating Alhaji Bello and Yusuf at the same time, why is it different with Yaya Susu?" She paused. "Unless, you like him too, you're afraid he is going to influence your decision about Alhaji Bello."

Now this girl would make a good detective, she was not wrong but she wasnt right either. Sure I like Surhail but I wasn't afraid he will influence my decision also.

"No you're wrong, I don't think anyone can stop me from seeing Alhaji Bello."

"Fatima." She sighed frustratedly. "Do you really see a future with Alhaji Bello? Do you see your parents accepting him? Moreover, do you see him marrying you? Men like him are after one thing, sex and sex alone otherwise he would have looked for a way to contact your family."

"I don't care about that? I'm not looking for marriage now. I just want the money." I replied nonchalantly.

"I give up on you. Do what you want, just don't involve my brother in it, than telling him to wait for your reply, just tell him you don't like him and get it on with." And then she walked away or rather stomp away. It was obvious she was angry.

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"Do you want me to buy any drugs for you. I'm sure it still aches." Alhaji Bello said, he picked me up from school and we were on our way to his guest house. The worried look on his face makes my heart flutter. This old gentleman can make any girl swoon.

"No it's fine, it's no longer paining sef."

We arrived at guest house a few minutes later and immediately made my water inside. He brought out Chi exotic and served me.

"So, how have you been doing?" I was shocked. Alhaji Bello have never started a conversation with me before. It was more like Wam. Bam. See you tomorrow.

"Uh...I'm fine." I answered uneasily.

"You're starting Waec next week right? How do you feel about that?"

We were starting Waec the week after, although I was nervous. I felt good. I knew I would ace it.

"I'm good, I'm just waiting for it." I smiled.

"Which university do you want to go?"

"Hmm.. Bayero University Kano but I don't know sha."

"Ohh.. I have a few friends in Buk, my childhood friend is even the protocol officer. Don't worry, I will help you out." He smiled lovingly and I smiled in return.

Before you know it. We were on the bed, where I completely black out from my everyday thoughts, including Surhail.

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