MY RESOLVE

EPISODE THREE

MY RESOLVE
EPISODE THREE
I walked straight to the hostel,checked to make sure I'd no tutoring nor any extra class and made up my mind and packed all I'd be needing for the weekend. I gave my mom a call to prepare her so not to catch her unaware.
"Hello Mommy,I shall be home in few hours. Could you please help book a flight down there"
"Oh honey! I'd be happy to see you. It's been almost three months! I just wished you'd stop run...."
"Mom! Just book the flight,okay? And I really don't want to go down that road again" I pleaded with my mom.
"Okay sweet. I'll do that now and Musa should be waiting for you to drive you home,okay?"
"Ma, I'll be taking a cab home. Please don't stress the old man,please?" I begged yet again
"Ugh! Fine. As your princessship pleases. Happy?"
"Now I am. Thank you ma. As salaamu'alaykum"
"Wa'alaykumusalam wa rahmatullah love. It's a pleasure mon Bebe. Je t'aime trop (my baby....I love you so much)
"Moi aussi ma mere charmante. Je te manques trop(same here my charming mom. I miss you very much)"
"Vraiement Ma cherie?" (Really my dear)
"Oui"(yes) I smiled and hung up.
I sat down to clear my head having packed some clothes into my poker dot duffel. I love when I practice my French communication skills with my mom. The thing is that my mom is an Ivoirian. My dad went on a business trip when he was younger and decided to buy a beautiful gold jewelry for his mom. My maternal grandmother owns the shop. When he walked in "I was captivated by the most beautiful sincere smile on the face of the most beautiful,humble and curvy heart shaped woman" in my dad's voice. Whenever I remember this story,it makes me wish to have my own prince charming who'd sweep me off my feet. A dream I held on to until that rogue ruined it! That sure might not just happen because I'm simply not up to it! How'd my life taken this turn? One thing I'm grateful for was my parent's support when I was down. Alhamdulilahi for the gift of good parents!
I sighed,took out a pen and a piece of paper and decided to leave Qud a short note. Hmmmmm! I just hope she finds it in her heart to forgive me.
"Dear Quds,
I really wished you can find it in your loving heart to forgive me. I really didn't mean to say those words to you. Actually I'm like a tornado but then the time to unveil isn't now. You've been more than a friend to me. I love you like I'd a sister.
Do find it in your heart to forgive me. I need to go home,so I'll see you on Monday if you still want me as a rommie?
Love,
Rihan.
I read through once more,then dropped it on the table,took all I needed and left the room.

QUDRAH

"Quds,won't you be going back to your room to your weirdo?" Rey asked .
"Hmmmmm! Sure but I just feel bad leaving her like that plus I don't know the mood she'd be in."
"Someone treated you that way and all you can think of is that!?" Ajmal asked dumbfounded
"What am I supposed to think of? You people don't know that wonderful girl asswear. She's the most wonderful person I've known. She gives of herself without expecting any return. She's the softest heart but then she can be as stubborn as a bull" I said smiling. I missed her already.
"Wait Quds! Is this the same Rihannah we're talking about? I only agree with the stubborn clause other than that is mere cock and bull shit" Ajmal responded
"I support that. To think the first time she ever spoke to me was to call me a moron! That girl sure has a foul mouth!"
"Hey watch it Rey the moron!" I responded mimicking Rihannah.
"Let's walk you to your room and this time I'm coming in so I can piss her off more" Ajmal said mischievously
"Apparently your cheek has healed. No qualms,let's go get your other cheek smacked then" I responded teasingly.
"Yeah right! She wouldn't dare"
We walked together to the hostel. I stood in front of the door and felt like something wasn't right. For one,no aroma coming from within unlike it's the norm. I checked the time to be sure. Secondly,the doormat had dirts and dust on them,Rihannah hates that with a passion. Then I knocked unceasingly but no response. Hmmmmm! I inserted my key into the keyhole and turned the knob,the door opened to reveal an empty room. I stepped inside with the two guys hanging around like bodyguards. Her duffel is gone,laptop unplugged,books neatly stowed away,then I looked on the reading table to find a note with READ ME clearly written. I read it and just felt bad.
"She's such a chicken. So where's home for her?" Ajmal asked.
"Banana Island,Lagos State" I responded
"Spoilt daughter of the rich" AbdurRaheem responded
"Rihannah,spoilt! Hell no!" I scoffed " she's the most humble being I know" They both looked at me unbelievingly.
"Fine! How do you view our friendship?" I asked both of them.
"Erm...like everyone of us...you're room mates and friends and tend to give each other trouble especially since she detests the male specie" Rey answered.
"That's right. Did I ever tell you that she pays for my tuition,hostel fee and feeds us both from her monthly allowance?"
"Yeah right! Do you know how much that's? That's close to a 100. What does she feed on plus is she being given millions? She's sure being spoilt" Ajmal responded
"You think?" I asked lopsidedly. " Do you know the fashion outlet off campus Rih's palace?"
"Of course! Some of my girls sew their clothes there and I heard that some ninjalike girls like your Rihannah the spoilt get their coverings sewn there and the owner sells jewelries too, so?"
"Aj,I need you to think,that place is called Rih's palace..." I looked at him and it took him time and Rey too before the dots got connected.
"Tell me this is a joke Quds. Rihannah owns that outlet! Yeah?" Aj asked surprised
"That's it! She does" I responded
"This girl is so mysterious!" Rey added
"So you see now that she isn't spoilt. She works so hard. Like I was saying since I've been having financial issues at home and almost missed last year's exam, she's been offering to pay or better still,she begged me to allow her. Amazingly she's never held me against her goodness. So why won't I forgive her even though she hates it when I say so because according to her no one is infallible. She's my worthy crazy generous friend and a mercy. I need to go join her"
"You're going to Lagos? How'd you do that?" Rey asked
"Hmmmmm. I've been saving the stipend that I can sent from home,so I'll just check and go to her"
"I'll pay for you" Ajmal said emphatically.
"Why'd you? Don't get me wrong,I know how rich you're and all,I just would want to know" I said
"Quit asking silly question,okay. Do you want to go or not?" Ajmal asked quietly.
"I want to."
"Fine. Let me check if we can book you on a flight and drive you to the airport" Ajmal made a phone call which lasted for 5minutes.
"There's a 9:00 flight to Lagos. So we have 2hours. Do you know where she lives,though?Shall we?" Ajmal asked checking his wrist watch.
"Sure. Yes.  Let me quickly pack up" I responded.
Two hours later,I was on a flight to Lagos.

AJMAL

Why did you pay for that flight dude
I just had to
You lie! That girl is getting to you.
Get to me? Who? That covered up thing?
She might be covered up but you've got a soft spot for a kind heart,don't you?
Yeah! But I learnt my.lesson
You think?
I don't think! I know! So quit the questioning
Admit you like her and want her
Of course I don't!and even if I do,she would never accept me
Oh! So you'd want her to then?
I didn't say that! Just saying,you know?
Whatever dude. Keep being in denial but don't you forget your promise!
My promise still remains my promise. I won't go back on that. So stop reminding!

I just kept having my mental talk on my way back to school from the airport. Who'd have thought she's that rich even from her own purse. That explains the confidence.
We got to the school just when the gate keeper was about to lock up
"Bros AJ,you comot?"
"Yes I say make I reach somewhere sharperly ni jhor. How you dey?"
"I dey. I just dey H" Okon responded smiling.
Ajmal smiled and gave him a 500#note
"Thank you Bros. Na you sure pass"
"Goodnight"
Rey and I alighted. I was locking up when I felt a hand on my shoulder and a sultry voice "AJ,need company?"
I looked at the lady before me with her face all caked up,fake lashes,nails,hair and her top so low that if tipped over,her chest would come out in full and the gown so short that if she bends,whatever she's covering is history. I looked at her and eyed Rey for help because I can't remember ever meeting her.
Rey looked at me,shook his head and walked away mouthing MOLLY since obviously he knew I already forgot her name and that would mean one thing: I'd been with this girl before.
" Erm... Molly, right?" I asked
"Hey baby do I make you forgetful? Yes sweets. I'm ready if you're. Let's have a repeat of last weekend"
Like seriously,I spent my weekend with this thing! Oh God! The life of a fornicator! Looking at her already pissed me off! Why can't she just be cleaned face like Rihannah and as shy as she's and maybe be resourceful and stop running after men!
Oh wait! Did I just compare her with Rihannah? Where did that come from?
I looked at her once more and shook my head,gave one of my charming smirks that makes the girls drool except for real women like Rihannah. Again!
"Ehm.. I'm actually not feeling up to it right now,okay? Maybe some other time"
"We don't have to do anything,you know? Just take me to your room, that's all" she pouted.
Urghh! Disgusting
"I actually don't want company tonight. My room mate is around"
"AJ,you don't have a room mate, remember?"

She caught me! "Just go,okay?"
"Just let me go with you to your room,then I'll leave in five minutes,okay?"
"Why's that?"
"See my friends over there, I'd a bet that I'll be sleeping over in your room and I can't afford to lose"
"How much" I asked exasperatedly
"It isn't about the money but the prestige of them knowing I did"
"Ok fine but just five minutes"
"Thank you so much" she squealed.
I looked at her and shook my head waving to her bunch of moronic friends and wondering why they can't use their time judiciously. Such imbecile.
Rihannah,a lady like them is using her brain productively but they!
What's with the Rihannah tonic dude?
  I wonder what she's doing now?
Hope Quds got the ish sorted?
Monday is so far away..

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