TIDES OF LUST (Episode 19)

It wasn't until 6pm that I finally stirred awake from sleep. As I opened my eyes, I was greeted by the sight of Sandra peacefully snuggled up beside me, seemingly lost in a deep and dreamless sleep, or so I thought.

I attempted to carefully extricate myself without disturbing her, but in a swift and unexpected motion, she wrapped her arm around my waist, gently pulling me back into place.

“I thought you were sleeping”........I murmured, caressing her cheek.

She let out a languid yawn, then burrowed deeper into my side, her silence speaking volumes as she sought comfort in my presence.

“Come on babe, I have to go back to my apartment.......it’s late already”...........I muttered, planting a kiss on her head.

She lifted her head, her gaze drifting towards the wall clock. But instead of the expected alarm or concern, her expression remained serene, seemingly unfazed by the late hour.

“It’s still after six, and there's still time, let’s sleep small ok?”.........she mumbled, hiding her face on my chest.

“Come on, I need to tidy up some stuff tonight before school tomorrow”.........I said worriedly.

“Ok don’t worry, you will go with the car, just stay a little while, please”.......she pleaded.

I hesitantly settled back into the bed, wrapping my arms around her in a warm embrace.

Some time passed before she began to stir, slowly lifting herself up to rest on her elbow.

“You are a very bad boy, Pascal.......you almost sent me to heaven today”.........she teased, with a playful glint in her eyes.

“Dont act like a saint here, I should be the one saying that to you.........More like you planned everything out before I got here”..........I sneered.

“Hmmmm, Na you Sabi......ehhen! That reminds me, Pascal, that your school mother Abi bed mate, what is that her name again?”..........she asked, with a sinister smile on her face.

“Evelyn”.......I replied.

After my response, Sandra cleared her throat, and began stating her own opinion about Evelyn, while I listened with rapt attention.

“Evelyn abii. I will advise you on this as a friend and like I will advise my own brother. It takes a great deal of courage for any girl to come out and express her feelings for a guy” 

“That being said, this is someone you have known for a while and has been swimming in her ocean for a very long time now. So it is more like you know everything about her”. 

“And also with the things you told me that she has done for you all these while, believe me such girls are rare to come by”. 

“Let me tell you the truth, feelings grow. If you decide to give her a chance, you never can tell, those feelings you had for her might resurrect. But if you ain’t going to give her a chance, don’t push her away because you want to start something with the other girl” 

“A bird at hand is worth more than ten in the bush. Also, the devil you know is far better than the Angel you don’t know. I don’t want to make decisions for you but be wise and make the right decision”

 “At least this one confessed her feelings for you. How sure are you that this other one has similar feelings for you? be wise, honey”..........she concluded her speech, and kissed my lips lightly.

“Hmmmm Nawa oh!! You just made the whole issue more complicated”........I complained.

“Olodo rabata, where is the complication in what I said?”..........she sneered.

“Anyway, thanks so much for those insights. I feel a whole lot better now”..........I said in appreciation, as I stood up from the bed.

“You are welcome”........she replied.

“I think I have to get going”........I announced, picking my trouser from where I left it on the floor.

“That’s the car key on the table. I don’t know when I will be through with classes tomorrow so maybe anytime I am through, I will call you to come pick me”..........she explained.

“Don’t worry, it’s not that late, I can still find my way around. Moreover, I would like to see someone inside school before heading home”........I replied.

“Ok, if you say so. I'm sorry I won't be able to see you off, I still need to sleep, I'm feeling so weak and used up”.........she said tiredly.

“Don’t worry, it’s ok, sleep my dear”.........I replied, and pecked her cheek before leaving her apartment.

To Be Continued............