Naz and Salim (English)

7. Max Confesses

Naz: I was so much in a haste for the day to be over already. I left Salim at school after the public policy class and went for my internship.

I work at the Child Service Commission and Welfare as an intern. A place where they make me work like hell without a dime at the end of the month. Well I could quit but it adds up some experience to my CV and that is what I will need after graduation...I feel it is important to me, so I just have to.

As usual, I have three reports to write, two proposals to draft and a request to raised for a radio program next week....I swear my life is a mess😭😭.

I didn't complet all that I was to do today, he'll there was no way I will complete all of that. Again for some reason I was lazy.
As I closed from my internship, I received a text from Salim saying Max was asking for me (again).

I hissed and just put the phone in my bag. I was honestly already too tired to be thinking of Max. Besides he has my number already.
I boarded a vehicle from the car park and went home..as I reached I saw Max at my door, I was hell of scared. I mean how the hell did he know where I live? SALIM!!!!!!!!🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ He must have brought him here.

Naz: Max, how did you know my place? Sorry I mean...I was not expecting you here. Whatsup?

Max: Yea right. I tried calling you but you won't pick. Asked Salim to bring me here and he did.

Naz: Oh alright..that's..fine. Please come in. I opened the door and let him in. Fortunate for me, my mom is not home God knows where she went to this afternoon.

Can I get you something to eat or drink maybe. You must be hungry.
Max: Just water please. And I need to go home, just wanted to talk to you real quick.

Naz: Oh I hope all is well bro? Or is it that you wanted to tell me in the morning?

Max: Actually yes!

Naz: So you changed your mind? Well I am all ears. Handing him the glass of water he requested.
(I know I'm being a little outright, but again I don't like my time being wasted).

Max: Thanks. Well here this might be shocking to you...or maybe not but bro ever since we joined Uni together, I've always seen you so smart and straightforward. You know your way with people and you are the nicest person I've ever talk to. I mean I see the way you help people do their assignments, print handouts for them, and all of that. I am saying you are just.....

Naz: Bro I get all of that. I mean, that's just who I am. Well you just said I am straightforward maybe you can just hit the nail on the head man. (Now I am not being rude, but he just needs to say the damn thing and let's pass. I already know my answer lol)

Max: Ok. I just don't know how to put I to you but, I...I have this desire for the same sex. Don't get me wrong. I mean I obviously have a girlfriend at school and you know that but I like guys too. It's something I can't explain..he kept on going with tears in his eyes. Wow! This is the all gorgeous max confessing to me about his sexuality and at the verge of crying? I was definitely not expecting that.

Naz: shhh I said to him holding his hands. Bro I am not shocked, nor am I disappointed, angry or anything. And listen the fact that you have a girlfriend  and like guys doesn't change anything about you. You are human and  nothing can change that. (Me knowing that's not exactly what I want to hear is just there patiently waiting for him to say what he really wants to say)

Max: Wow that's relieving but see, that's not my problem. I've been tryna get use to my sexuality and it's working fine. The thing is, I have strong feelings for you bro. Feelings I know for sure are beyond friendship and just being school mates. I love you Naz and I know at least you like me too and I know it.

Naz: (Smiling already 😝)...Since when? Since when have you had these feelings for me Max?

Max: Since we came to Uni in 2016. I always wanted you, I've always seen you as the one to be with if ever I was going to with a guy.

Naz: And ever since 2016 you never said anything about it. Max it's been like four years already and you telling me now?

Max: Well yes. Because I was not sure of how your reaction would be. And I was coming to terms of who I am. It's just now that I realize I can't fight it. And it's you I want. Please be my boyfriend, would you would Naz. Please!

Naz: Max, to tell you the truth, I love you too. Ever since we saw. I've always love you too but was too scared that you were straight and would beat the living hell with me lol.

Max: Oh hell no. I would instead jump with joy damn! I can't believe it!

Naz: lol yes. And yes, I am not thinking about this anymore. I would sure be Your first boyfriend

Max...I love you

Max: And I love you too and more Naz. I promise to be there for you at all times. I can't believe I am this happy. My heart have never been this free and joyous ever. This is life man!

Naz. Before I could day anything, Max leaned and kissed me unexpectedly. Well what should I do? I kissed him back and just got to it. No sex...well not just yet😝😝.

Well here I'm. I have started a relationship I wish and pray I can continue. Well I am not scared of the outcome. I tried hard to let this feeling go, even prayed over it in the darkest hour of the night hoping I would wake up in the morning and it would be gone. But it's still here. Stronger than ever! I am prepared for this and I want to do it. Fuck the outcome!

Max left for his place and we promised to see the next day at school...
Oh hell yes! Let's forget I am in a place where being gay is a crime! Let's just live! This is life!
I immediately text Salim to tell him what happens. That idiot will finally be at rest with getting me a boyfriend😅
Text: "Salim, now you can rest of getting me a boyfriend lol...he asked me out and I said yes and yes we kissed too. I can't wait to do more. Call me back"

Only if I know!!!

Stay with me as you get to another chapter of the book. Heartbreaking thou, but the exact reality of all that happened and is happening in most, if not all African countries.

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