Tayo: On this xmas baby, you dont have to be alone.....

(Tayo whispers in the background but he is unseen)

What would you have done if you were me? What do you do when you
keep going right back to the one thing that you need to walk away from?
How do you show true affection when you don’t know how he feels about
you? These are few of thousands of thoughts that ran through my head.
This is just the beginning.

My name is Foluke and this is my story. I was daddy’s little girl and
obviously the baby of the house. I was a brat. My dad pampered me with
everything. He wouldn’t even let my mom touch me when I do something
wrong. The only problem is that they hardly have time, because they are
both workaholics. They are hardly idle, but they spend time with us
whenever they can. I was the only girl, but I had 3 older brothers. 2 of my
brothers were in the university, while one was in boarding school. I was a
day student so I was alone most of the times.

***

Well you can say I put myself into this. I was warned but I guess love is so
blind; it feels right even when it’s wrong. It all started on a lovely evening.
I was studying at the library when someone walked up to me and asked,
“Is the seat taken?” Only if you sit, I replied. He seemed nice. He talked to
me and all went well. He was 17 and I was 14. We studied together. Not
only was he cute, he had a great sense of humor. We exchanged contact
data and stayed in touch. I said yes after a month. I was very excited
about having a boyfriend. Most of the girls in my class just sit down
together, and all they talk about is boys and stuffs. I thought it was good
to have one, this way I can contribute to their discussion. We always plan
to meet at the library to talk and study together. We went for long walks
regularly. He always knew what to say to make me feel good. He made me
laugh all the time. He also helped me with my schoolwork.

One weekend, I was home alone cause my parents travelled to the village.
A neighbor was told to come over and sleep at night so I wouldn’t be
lonely. It was a Friday. I thought it’d be nice to invite him over so I did.
We both watch a movie and discussed our views on it. All of a sudden, he
started singing. At first he was singing about how he felt about the movie,
then he started singing for me. He was just making it up on the spot, but it
was splendid. I felt on top of the world. I was smiling at him and he was
doing the same. He leaned in and tried to kiss me but I restrained. I was
confused because I had never been kissed before. I don’t want to look
foolish. It was finally time for him to leave, though I wish he’d stayed. He
embraced me and kissed my forehead. I felt like melting cause never
before have I felt so----------. I wish I knew the right word to describe
what I felt. It took me some but I later realized I was in love. Being is his
arm was like a mother bear cuddling a baby bear. It felt great.
I felt loved by all but tayo’s affection towards me was extra ordinary. I
sneaked out to see him sometimes. He buys me so many gifts, and I end
up rejecting them. It’s just too much. He is too good to me. I believe
nothing can compare to his love for me. It’s been 11 months now. Our first
year anniversary was on January 13. He invited me to a friend’s house to
celebrate. I remember that day like it was yesterday.

*//* *//* *//*

(Foluke is combing her hair)

Tayo: Ladies! Ladies! Ladies! They can take a whole year to get dressed
for an event. I wont complain though. All the time spent delaying the guy
is actually worth it in the end.

(Foluke laughs)

Foluke: I’m almost done. I’m not even taking much time. You should really
wait while I get dressed for a wedding or
something.

Tayo: Don’t even go there. I’m sure you’ll take 3 years to do that. (staring
at foluke) You look pretty regardless of what you have on anyway.

Foluke: (blushing) Thanks. I’m done.

Tayo: Ok. Lets go.

(A taxi is seen) (both entered the taxi….. zooms off)

(At TJ’s residence) l

Tayo: Wazz up? It’s nice to have you here.

TJ: My man T man. Whatz da deal yo? `looking good there. (smiling) I
believe this angel is your lady.

Tayo: Of course! She’s my girlfriend. Foluke meet Tj. TJ meet foluke

(introduction)

Foluke: hello there. How are you?

TJ: Fine dear! It’s a pleasure meeting you. Tayo talks about you a lot. Its
good to finally meet you. Have a seat please.

Foluke: Thanks. (sits)

TJ: Don’t mention. (facing tayo) Guess who’s here to celebrate with us.

Tayo: Who is it?

TJ: More like who are they? (laughs) Well its bj, seun and you know
who…..

Tayo: bisi’s here? You must be kidding me. (walks off)

(At the other living room)

Tayo: Olabisi, bawo ni life? (greets/hugs all) Bj my man. Seun baby. Wow!
Its nice to see you all.

Seun: Congratulations.

Tayo: Thank you very much.

(Foluke and TJ join them)

TJ: Meet foluke. (talking to everyone) Tayo’s girl!

BJ: Hello, my name is bolaji. Everyone calls me bj. It really doesn’t matter.
Call me whatever you like.

Foluke: (smiling) oh okay!

Seun: I’m seun, and this is bisi. Bisi is Tj’s woman. (bj cuts in)
Bj: and you are my woman!

Seun: yeah right.

Bisi: its nice to meet you. I hope you are taking good care of our brother.
(everyone is merry)

^/^ ^/^ ^/^

They all seemed very nice. Bj was the funniest. Tj was quite friendly. I
was the youngest among them all but you can’t tell. They all treated me
like their age mate. It was fun even though we were few. Everyone peered
up with his or her lover. We all watched a movie and danced. I don’t
remember what song it was but it was slow. Tj embraced bisi and both
started dancing. Tayo wanted to dance with me of course! Seun had no
choice but to dance with bj.
I didn’t really know what I was doing (maybe I did). I was shy. Tayo
hugged me while dancing and put my arms on his shoulder. I was having
fun but I was too shy to even look into his eyes, so I Put my head on his
shoulder and looked away. He slid his arms around my waist. Seun and I
made eye contact and all she did was smile. I raised my head to tell tayo I
liked the song we were dancing to, he attempted to kiss me. I put my head
back on his shoulder before he could. He pulled my arm and walked me to
the other living room. I was anxious to know what he was up to and why
we had to leave everyone else behind, so I asked him why. I want us to
dance alone, he replied. As soon as he responded, I could hear the song “
We Belong Together” being played. I was excited cause I love that song…
…

{*} {*} {*}

Foluke: That’s my song!

Tayo: `Don’t blame you. I love it too. (stretches his hands towards foluke)
shall we?

Foluke: (smiles) We shall.

*/* */* */*

This time, he put his hands right on my butt. I didn’t know what to say but
I think I felt comfortable since his hands weren’t moving. I didn’t need to
be told what to do this time. I wound my arms around his neck, and stared
at him. All of a sudden, he stopped dancing. I looked down cause I didn’t
know what he was up to. He raised my face to his and-------

*/* */* */*

{Tayo raises foluke’s head to his}

Tayo: Today, we celebrate our love. It’s been a year now. This past year
has been the most wonderful year in my entire life. It couldn’t have been
this good without you. When I look into your eyes, I see things! I feel
things that cant be expressed with mere words. Loving you has made my
life this beautiful. I love you baby!

Foluke: [almost in tears] awww. That is so sweet of you. I love you too
and I …..(tayo interrupts)

Tayo: I know you’re excited, so am I. (walks to the sofa, gets a package

and hands to foluke) I believe in my heart that you are much more
valuable. This gift is nothing compared to you but I want you to accept it
as a token of my love.

Foluke: (flabbergasted) Oh my God! I am so sorry; I left your gift at home.

You were rushing me. I promise to give it to you tomorrow okay? But this
{admires the package} is so generous of you. I don’t know how to thank
you. I am so happy for us. Words are not enough to express my gratitude.
(excited) I really don’t know how to thank you.

Tayo: Well how about a thank you kiss?

Foluke: (still admiring her gift and smiling) Thanks! [tayo leans over and
quickly kissed her]

Tayo : Thank you for thanking me.

{*} {*} {*}

I melted. I was blushing seriously. He practically stole a kiss from me. He
looked at me and kissed me again.

\\// \\// \\//

[ tayo attempts to continue kissing her]
Foluke: Actually I uhmm uhm..

Tayo: Just follow my lead.

\\// \\// \\//

He wrapped his hands around my waist, pulled me very close and kissed
my neck. I felt something move inside of me but I was clueless. I just
closed my eyes and enjoyed the moment. He ran his hands all over my
waist, back, hair, and back on my waist. . As the lips touched, my heart
sparkled and I felt wild excitement from within. He kissed me so deep, all
I could do was follow. I just did a few things to spice things up. I must
admit it was the best day of my life. I felt like a new being. I guess a first
kiss isn’t always too bad. I wanted to know how I did.

Foluke: (looks at the floor) I hope I wasn’t bad.

Tayo: (raising foluke’s head to his) No baby, not at all. (shower her with
kisses) I love you. (pulling her closer to him) I love you too much to let go.

***
He osculated me continuously. He wouldn’t let me say a word. He wouldn’t
let go either. Luckily, we were interrupted by Tj who had to clear his
throat loudly to make us aware of his presence.

TJ: I really hate to disrupt anything but we need you guys over there. Its
time to make the toast.

Foluke: (catches a breath) We’ll be there in a sec.

TJ: All right. (walks away)

(Tayo pulls foluke back to himself once again)

Foluke: OH no! It’s about time we go and celebrate with the

crew.

Tayo: Just one more kiss please (pleading)

(Foluke kissed him and dragged him to the other living room)
**//

Tj: I believe you all know why we are here today. I would like to call this
the declaration of love. It is true that we are young but we feel isn’t. Love
is not young; it’s not old either. It is not of the mind, but of the heart. It
can only be felt. (facing tayo and foluke) No doubt, this two are in love,
that’s why we’re here today. I want you all to fill up your glasses. Lets
make a toast.
{Everyone filled their glasses up}
To the sweet couple!

All: Cheers!

{Tayo kissed foluke. Tj kissed bisi. Bj looks at seun}

Seun: I believe you are not trying to… (moves away) (snaps)

Bj: Your shakara 3 much self.

Seun: Would you disappear?

Bj: I know you love me.

Seun: Yeah, right.

Bisi: (laughing) You guys are at it again. Hopefully, you’ll stop arguing
someday.

Seun: that’s if he stops dreaming.

Bj: You know you love me (following seun)

Seun: TJ, Tell your friend to leave me alone. Get him before I kick him.

Bj: (smiling) I’ll love to get kicked by you.

Tj: Bj, leave the babe abeg. Find your wife else where.

BJ: She is my wife to be (everyone started laughing)

Seun: You wish.

Foluke: Attention people. May I have your attention please? (everyone

listens to her) I just want to thank you all for celebrating with us. I really
appreciate your love and support. I love you all.

Seun: (hugs folu) We love you too.

***
That day was a memorable one in my life. I was so happy to be with all of
them. I believe seun and bj would make a cute couple if they get along.
Bisi and Tj were a perfect match. You can just tell. I was really happy
cause everyone seemed to care. I hope things go on like this is what I
thought as I got home that day. I was exhausted. What can I say? I’m in
love! I am definitely in love. This is what love feels like, I have never been
happier. I have straight A’s at the school, a boyfriend and I’m in love.
Could life get any better? That’s what I thought until…

~/~ 3 years after ~/~

[At tayo’s residence. Tayo is seen getting dressed while on the phone]

Tayo: Hello, baby girl ... how are you doing… Yeah! I know! Well I have
good news and bad news, which one’s first?… (laughs) okay. The bad
news is that we can’t go to the place we planned to… its Tj. I don’t know
what’s going on but he can’t make it there. I don’t want us to go alone.
Yeah, well call him and find out… The good news is you will be coming
over here to spend Valentine with me… I’m home alone … they are
actually away for the weekend… oh really… Well you’d have to cancel the
sleepover. You can’t hang out with bisi tomorrow. You’ll be with me… You
know what… I’ll call you back, okay… Love you hon.!

[At foluke’s residence]

Foluke: (facing bisi) You wont believe what he just said. It turns out we’re
not going.

Bisi: Oh that! (not so surprised) I was actually here to talk about it. I will
be spending the night at TJ’s tomorrow. We all had to cancel our plan
cause he’ll be busy but he’s free at night. I have no choice but to spend
Valentine with him.
Foluke: A burden’s lifted. Tayo actually wants me to spend the night at his
place. I don’t think it’s a good idea. Mom already knows I’m supposed to
be at your place.

Bisi: It’s not as bad as you think. Ok hmm hmm (thinks for a while) I’ve got
a plan. You’re supposed to be with me for the weekend right?

Foluke: Yeah!

Bisi: You will. We can all get to hang out still. We’ll all spend the night at
tayo’s.

Foluke: Don’t you think you should talk to him about that?

Bisi: That wouldn’t be a problem. (wipes her head) what are you getting
him for tomorrow? It’s Valentine!

Foluke: I’m still unsure about what to get but I’ll figure it out.

Bisi: Well guess what I bought for my baby.

Foluke: I don’t know! Tell me (curious)

Bisi: I’m not going to cause I don’t know what you’re getting for
tayo.

Foluke: Do as you please! Your food’s getting cold. Lunchtime!

*/* At Tayo’s house */*

TJ: Oh boy, come here o. Na how we go take do this? I know say rooms
plenty 4 your house well well but ehmm have you arranged a room for the
ladies?

Tayo: Yeah. Yours stays with you down here and mine is going up with
me.

TJ: Yeye boi. You don even plan everything for my back. Look here, (ding
dong)

Tayo: Please get the door.

[Bisi and Foluke walk into the room looking as radiant as ever. They
looked like angels from above. Bisi’s dress was an alter neck with a wide
opening in the chest. It was long, pink and lovely. Foluke’s dress was a
short strap dress glittering. It was hugging her in the right places.]

TJ: Cheii I don die today o. Tayo, abeg come quick.

Tayo: {walks towards the ladies with amusement} waow. That’s what I’m
talking about. (gently pushes TJ out of the way to see foluke)You are
simple gorgeous. (facing bisi) Dainty girl! (shows them to their seats)

TJ: You both look good.

Bisi: Thanks. Foluke actually picked out the dresses. She has a great
sense of style, I must say.

Foluke: Thanks sister.

TJ: Excuse me ladies. (exits)

/*/ /*/ /*/

Bisi: Tayo, Can I use the restroom? I need to fix my dress.

Foluke: I’ll help you.

Tayo: TJ’s in there right now, you can use one of those rooms. (tayo
shows her off) there you go. Make yourself comfortable cause here is
your room for tonight.

Bisi: How nice! (close the door)

[Back in the living room]

TJ: Where are the girls?

Tayo: Over there (points to the room) a dress needs fixing.

[The ladies are back]

TJ: Lets get this party started.

Tayo: Tailor the Tailor. (taking to foluke) Madam Fixer. (Foluke smiles
and walks away) (everyone walks to the other living room)

Bisi: (exclaims) Wow! This is beautiful.

Foluke: Gracious God! (astonished) I like what you did with the place.

{The living room was nicely decorated. The curtains were red and
flowered. There was a banner saying Happy Valentine’s Day. Various
roses were placed on the center table with 2 huge teddy bears on the
sofa. There were 2 love sofas, one on the right and the other on the left.
Some gift boxes were arranged on the left hand corner. It can’t be fully
described; it was too beautiful}

Bisi: I love the place. (embrace TJ) Whose idea was it? (Tj points to tayo)

Tayo: yeah, but you decorated it. We’re glad you love it. Have a seat
people.

[music is on] {TJ and bisi walk to their sofa leaving tayo and foluke on the
other one}

Tj: I don’t even know where or how to start. (breathes in and out smiling)
I have never found it this difficult to express myself and you know it.

Bisi: I know that look. You have something very important to say. Go
ahead. Say it anyway you can.

TJ: Olabisi Aduroja. My love. The most wonderful time in my life was
when I met you. Since then, I’ve got no living without loving you. No
words can describe a mother’s tears. No words can heal a broken heart.
No words can describe the love I have for you. I know we both know how
I feel about you but I felt the need to express it on this day. Happy
Valentine’s Day to you, my love!

Bisi: (breathes deeply) I don’t even know what to say. (pauses) I love you.
I love you more. I love you most.

Tj: `Love you too hon.

Bisi: Kiss me.

[she pulls TJ closer to herself. He kissed her with a passion. Meanwhile,
tayo and foluke were also enjoying their moment together]

Tayo: Happy Valentine baby girl.

Foluke: I wish you the same {pecks tayo}

Tayo: Guys. (tayo calls on everyone) Lets get together.

{Everyone gathered together, made a toast to a happy life and a long
lasting relationship. Everyone danced together}

***
We all danced the night away. It went quite all right. We talked, played
love games and exchanged gifts. I felt like
the luckiest girl on earth. Whenever tayo’s lips touch mine, I could hear
my beat cause he gives me butterflies. Being away from him makes me
feel void. He is all I want in a guy. It was fun. Bisi felt tired and decided to
go to bed early.

***

Bisi: (yawning) I think I’ll turn in for the night. I’ve had enough fun. Happy
Valentine Day to all of you.

TJ: It’s only 8pm woman!

Bisi: I’m tired and I’m going to bed. Goodnight people.

Tayo: Okay. ( bisi hugs everyone and leaves)

// // //
We were watching a movie while she left. It was TITANIC, and it was my
choice. I have watched it over 5 times but I’m not sick of it. I decided to
check on bisi, she was taking a shower so I left her to get some rest.

// 15 minutes after //

TJ: I want to check on her. Have fun guys.

// ** //
Tj never came back so I figured he’d be spending the night with bisi. I felt
so tired; I decided to take a quick shower. Tayo showed me up the stairs.
I showered, and came back downstairs to watch the rest of the movie.

// ** //

{Foluke lies on the sofa, putting her head on tayo’s legs}

Foluke: Do you like the movie?

Tayo: It’s not bad (rubbing foluke’s hair)

Foluke: I would have been happy if jack survived. I hate the fact that he
died. It’s very touchy. (sits up) I still like the movie though.

Tayo: Yeah. So how do you like the party?

Foluke: I love it. You guys did a great job with the decoration. Everything
was well organized. I must say I had fun. [pause] I hope bisi’s ok.

Tayo: With TJ by her side, she’ll be fine. (turns the TV off) Happy
Valentine

Foluke: Thanks. I wish you the same. I couldn’t have imagined spending it
without you. Where am I sleeping tonight?

Tayo: You’re spending the night with me. I have 2 rooms, TJ and Bisi
already occupy one. So we’ll be using the other one.

Foluke: In that case, I’m going to bed. (shakes her head as tayo led her
upstairs)

[They both entered the room. Tayo locks the door behind him and pulls
foluke to him before she walks away. He stroked her hair tenderly while
osculating her. She fell into his arms and placed his hands on her hips,
while nibbling on his lips…20 minutes after…
I don’t think I’m ready for this. I have never…

Tayo: (still kissing her) Its okay baby. (carries foluke, placed her on the
bed)
* 2 years after *

Foluke: I have been calling him for the past five days and he hasn’t called
back. He has not paid me a visit in 2 months. This is unlike him.

Fatimo: Why don’t you pay him a visit?

Foluke: I’m preparing for my final exam. I can’t go anywhere. I need to

study. I know something’s wrong but I don’t know what it is. He’s been
acting strange for the past 6 months.

Fatimo: Did you have an argument with him?

Foluke: Not that I know of. {sighs} I really need to get this off my mind. I
have to stay focus and study.

Fatimo: Take a shower and a nap. You’ll be all right.

Foluke: Thanks. You are so easy to talk to. Thanks a lot.

Fatimo: Don’t mention.

Foluke: Is blessing coming to braid our hair today?

Fatimo: Yes. She should be here any moment from now.

Foluke: Okay. I’ll be right back. I just want to borrow a note from Mike.

Fatimo: Don’t be long.

*/* 2 weeks after */*

Bisi: I saw him a week ago. He looks fine.

Foluke: So what’s wrong? He never picked my calls. He never calls me.

He didn’t even pay me a visit. I would have checked on you guys, but I’ve
been busy studying for my finals.

Bisi: (consoling folu) Don’t cry. All will be well. We’ll do something about
this.
Foluke: I was thinking I wronged him, but could he at least tell me if I did.
{sniffles} I don’t know what to do. He seemed like the perfect guy.

Bisi: Don’t talk like that. Please don’t! I have told you all will be well. You
have nothing to worry about. Folu, look at me. You need to stop crying.
(hands her an handkerchief)

Foluke: Thanks a lot. How is TJ by the way?

Bisi: He’s doing well. He’s been very busy lately. He sends his greetings.

Foluke: So how is life with you?

Bisi: Great. Guess whom I saw yesterday?

Foluke: Who? (curious)

Bisi: Seun and Bj.

Foluke: Stop kidding me. {smiling} wow I haven’t seen them in a century.

Bisi: I saw them yesterday. They look engaged to me but you know how
those two are.

Foluke: Yeah. (laughing) I hope they get together.

Bisi: That’s if seun stops playing hard to get.

Foluke: (smiles) True. So what would you like to eat?

Bisi: Anything.

<<<>>> <<<>>>
The whole issue with tayo went on and on. I don’t know what went wrong
but I saw him and talked to him. He didn’t seem ready to explain what it
was so I decided to give him some time. I felt I needed space and he
needed time to get things straight. I told him to give me some space,
which was the best I could ask for at the time. I was hurt. I didn’t
understand why he didn’t care. He wanted us to pretend nothing happened
and keep it going but I still felt he needed his time.
<<<>>> <<<>>>

Fatimo: You have to go and see him.

Foluke: Look here .Its not like we broke up. I just felt we needed time to
straighten things out. After all, it’s not my fault. He was acting strange and
I felt I should give him time to get his acts back together. I’m the one
hurting here. Okay?

Fatimo: Okay. I’m sorry to see this happening. I hope everything turns out
well.

Foluke: Thanks a lot.

Fatimo: I still think you should go and see him.

Foluke: Why should I?

Fatimo: I think he is misinterpreting what you said. You wanted him to

have his space and get right before you get back together. He might be
thinking you want it over. I’d advice that you pay him a visit. Talk things
out and get on good terms. Your being away from him isn’t doing you good
and you know it.

Foluke: yeah but…(gets interrupted)

Fatimo: But you love him. You should be out there finding a solution to
whatever the problem is. Go on (hands foluke her handbag) Go and work
things out.

Foluke: Okay (sober) thank you so much. (hugs)

Fatimo: Don’t mention. Be out. (urges her to leave)

[tayo’s residence]
[Blessing is seen sitting by tayo. He looks drunk]

Blessing: Can you hear me?

Tayo: You said you are foluke. (drowsy)

Blessing: Foluke’s friend!

Tayo: Foluke okay.

Blessing: {in thoughts…how could she be mad at him? He’s a

hottie…} oh my God foluke.

***
Put yourself in my shoes. How would you feel? What would you do when
you keep going right back to the one you need to walk away from? How
do you show him your true color if you don’t know what he’s feeling? He
says he loves you but he’s acting like he doesn’t care. You try to make it
work, and you get hurt.

***

Foluke: (upset) What was that about? Please tell me you knew that was
going to happen.

Fatimo: Not exactly.

Foluke: Are you trying to say you didn’t know blessing was at tayo’s
place? You insisted that I pay him a visit.

Fatimo: yes I did. I also sent blessing to him.

Foluke: (furious) Lord of mercy! You planned this? You sent blessing to
seduce my boyfriend? You also sent me there to witness it.

Fatimo: Foluke, calm down. Let me explain. This is a huge surprise to me

cause its not what I planned.

Foluke: What was the plan? (snaps)

Fatimo: Foluke, be patient. Calm down. I sent blessing to tayo’s house so

he could prepare for your arrival. We all know he loves you. It’s crystal
clear. I wanted him to be ready when you arrive. Maybe buy some
flowers; I’m sorry cards or something to show he’s sober. I also sent you
there to proof to you that you mean everything to him. I guess things
didn’t work out.
Foluke: (cools down) I’m sorry for yelling at you. You were only trying to
help by sending blessing but why was she kissing him?

Fatimo: (shocked) What?

Foluke: yea and why didn’t he resist her? I don’t think he saw me but she
did and all she said was “oh my god, foluke!”

Fatimo: What? Are you kidding me? Blessing would never do a thing of
such.

Foluke: so I’m a liar.

Fatimo: (storms off) I’ll be back.

~*` 2 weeks after ~*`

Tayo: I don’t know when we feel apart. The love that we had was like a
work of art. I use to see heaven in your eyes, you are as beautiful as the
angels fallen from the skies. I did some things wrong, and I haven’t held
you for so long. My foolish pride got the best of me. But now I’m saying
I’m sorry and you don’t have to be alone. [pleading on his kneels]
Outside the winter seems so cold; your heart is frozen like the snow.
Baby, you know no one’s home to keep you safe and warm. Your eyes are
red because you’ve cried. You feel asleep by the fireside thousands of
times. But there’s one thing you should know

Foluke: (in tears) what?

Tayo: On this xmas baby, you don’t have to be alone.

Foluke: Why did you let her kiss you?

Tayo: who? What are you talking about?

Foluke: Blessing! At you place, just 2 weeks ago.

Tayo: [gets up] Who is blessing?

{Blessing and fatimo walks in}
Blessing: I am!

Tayo: Who are you? (in shock)

Blessing: [facing foluke] I’m really sorry (aloud) {whispering in foluke’s

ears} Girl, it was planned. I didn’t kiss him. How could you be mad at the
handsome guy? I didn’t do anything, but he wasn’t even aware of anything
going on around him. He was drunk.

Foluke: Drunk? (faces tayo) When did you start drinking? You even got
drunk!

Tayo: I don’t even know what to say to that. You already know I’m not
that kind of person. I drank for the first time that day and got drunk…I was
losing my mind and I needed comfort. I had no one to talk to. Bisi and Tj
were out of town. Seun and bj were nowhere to be found. You were the
only one I could turn to and you wanted me to stay away. I was losing you.
I took some of my uncle’s drink just to get my mind off things. Nothing
mattered at the time, I just wanted to feel good. I don’t want to lose you. I
need you back in my life.

Foluke: Why didn’t you call me all this time? Why didn’t you pick up or
return my calls? How come you never paid me a visit while I was at
school?

[tayo looks at blessing, fatimo, then turned to foluke]

Tayo: That’s between you and I. (assures her he’ll explain at their own
time)

Foluke: I was hurt. I thought you didn’t care anymore.

Tayo: Of course I do. I have never stopped caring about you. Not even
once. I don’t want to be alone. I don’t want you to be alone. Its almost
xmas and…

Foluke: I don’t want to be alone.

Tayo: You don’t have to be alone. I’m sorry for everything I did wrong.
[gets on his knees] I’m really sorry. Forgive me please.
Blessing & fatimo: please [blinking their eyes].
Foluke: Get up tayo

Foluke: [pulling him up] you’re forgiven.

Tayo: Thank you baby.

(foluke stretches her hand to embrace him)

Fatimo: This is beautiful. (smiling) I knew they were meant for each other.

(foluke hugs fatimo and blessing together)

Foluke(whispering in blessing's ears) You are getting purnished!

Fatimo: Definitely!

(foluke kissed tayo)

*/~ */~ */~

We worked things out. He had reasons for being away (genuine ones). It’s
between the two of us though. As per blessing’s case, it was an act.
Well…

Fatimo: I didn’t know about the whole kissing issue until blessing
explained to me.

Blessing: I didn't kiss him. The whole thing was to proof a point to you.
You said you are giving him time off, you didn’t state that clearly. He was
hurting at the time and anyone could have taken advantage at the time.
Anyone could have willed to be a comforter to him and you never know.
He was drunk and unaware of anything going on around him. When you
saw me, you actually thought I kissed him because I acted like it. That
could have been anyone folu, and you would have ended up being hurt.

Fatimo: that’s why I kept urging you to pay him a visit and spend time with
him.

Foluke: Oh I see. Thanks ladies.

*** *** ***
My aim of telling this story is to let you know that true love is real. Its not
perfect cause no one is made perfect. The fact that you go through trials
and tribulations in your relationship doesn’t mean he/she is not the one for
you. Misunderstandings tend to occur, but take time to dig for the truth.
Goodness and happiness does not come easy. Life isn’t easy. Our
relationship was a little rocky unlike most relationships. When things go
rough, be tough! Work it out. No matter what your partner does, give them
time and try to understand them. Take time to communicate and build a
healthy relationship. Every one deserves a second chance. Tayo and I are
doing great.

** 5 months **

Tayo: Na where you con hide since? Haba, I don call you tire, wetin do
you wey you con scarce like pounds?

TJ: Old boy. I dey busy. No vex. E get one runs wey I dey do and e dey
take plenty time. Besides I dey spend time with my baby bow, you feel
me?

Tayo: yeye boy. Woman no go kill you o. Cheiii, no kill bisi for us o.

TJ: see person wey dey talk o. You wey dey do your own low key, you
think say we no sabi am.

Tayo: what are you taking about?

TJ: Mr. pretender. You don come again o. You mean to say you never…

Tayo: No. (serious) Not at all.

TJ: cheiii tayo kill me o. Na me you wan begin lie to like say I no sabi you.

Tayo: For real! The girl insists on abstaining from sex till she gets
married.

TJ: Tayoooo (shouts) What of Valentine night? Wetin be all that noise wey
I hear?

Tayo: (laughing) You no well at all o. I am serious. Yeah, I thought

something was going to happen but nothing happened. She wouldn’t let
me. Abeg leave my baby for me, at least na me go marry am o.

TJ: yes o. So how is she doing by the way?

Tayo: She’s fine. Na everyday my love dey increase o. So what’s up with

your life?

TJ: My brother, nothing dey pa o. Anything wey pa na witch. That’s why

my face scarce o, I must get it together.

Tayo: I feel you o. Anyways I promised your girl I was going to stop by,
se make we..

TJ: Yea sure.

Tayo: easy o. I no say make u go disturb her o. Na greet we wan go greet

am o.

TJ: yes now. Greetings get category sha.

Tayo: Whatever. (hands him the keys) Na you go drive.

TJ: Wetin do your hand? You don take am rub body too much?

Tayo: This boy never change at all. Give me the key if you don’t want to
drive.

TJ: All right, I will. (both exits)

*~* *~* *~*

It’s been 2 years already; we plan on getting married. This is just a short
version of my story. I hope you liked it. My name is foluke and this is my
story…

Story Composed & Written by Ola mild

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