I slowly opened my eyes to find it was already 8pm, feeling invigorated after a long nap that had started at 4pm.
Reaching for my phone, which had slipped under the covers, I saw that I had missed a few calls from Pascaline, as well as some other notifications that needed my attention.
I lay awake, my mind racing with thoughts of the dynamics between Sandra and Kennedy. After some intense contemplation, I resigned myself to accepting the situation, deciding that if that's the path Sandra had chosen, then I should respect her decision and give her the space she seemed to want.
That's how resolute I can be when it comes to making up my mind. With my decision settled, I threw off the covers, grabbed the bucket of water stored under my bed, and headed to freshen up with a shower.
Following my shower, I slipped into a crisp new white outfit and bundled up the soiled clothes in a nylon bag, intending to drop them off at the dry cleaners in Mami market. As I stepped out of my hostel, I dialed Evelyn's number to check in on her whereabouts, and she informed me that she was hanging out with some friends at Mami market.
I let Evelyn know that I was actually on my way to Mami market as well, and that we'd catch up soon. After dropping off my laundry at the dry cleaners, I strolled over to my go -to eatery and secured a table, ready to grab a bite.
I wasn't in the mood for anything heavy, so I opted for a light meal, ordering a plate of food and a bottle of water. Just as I was savoring the first bites, my phone rang. It was Evelyn calling.
Evelyn inquired about my whereabouts, and I provided her with my location before she quickly hung up. Within a few minutes, I spotted Evelyn making her way towards my table, a welcoming smile on her face.
“This one you called me today, hope I’m safe?”.........she asked, as I pulled out a seat beside me for her.
“Are you saying that I don’t call you?”.........I replied.
“The last time I saw your call was like ages and I know how you can be, if you stay a while without calling me and all of a sudden decides to call without waiting for me to call, then there is something hanging over your head”..........she remarked.
“Nothing is hanging over my head, just missed you, that's why I called. And before you continue ranting trash, what would you want to take?”.........I asked.
“Nothing, I’m filled already”.........she replied.
“Come on, I can’t just allow you stare at me while I eat”.......I retorted.
“Guy rest, I’m fine. I just left my friends up there where I had something to eat already”.........she muttered.
I conceded, focusing my attention on my meal instead. Once I'd finished eating, I took a refreshing swig from the water bottle and slid the tray away. Leaning back, I began to pick at my teeth, relaxing as Evelyn continued to tap away on her phone.
“You are worried about her right?”..........she asked, jolting me back from my mind journey.
“Worried about who?”.........I retorted, not sure whether she was talking to me or her phone.
“You are worried about Sandra and that guy right?”.........she asked again.
“And how did you know about them?”.........I sneered.
“Have seen them a couple of times and I know it’s either you have seen them or someone told you. Either way, I know it wouldn’t be far from what is disturbing your mind”..........she outlined.
“If at all something is disturbing my mind, believe me, you just pointed in the very wrong direction because that doesn’t even make me beat an eye lid”..........I blurted out, trying to hide the truth.
“You know what, acting all manly, strong and unperturbed doesn’t make you more human than you already are. Sometimes it’s good to share your worries. It wouldn’t kill you. Bundling it all up in your mind like you always do and making rash decisions doesn’t solve it for you, you know that”.........She remarked solemnly.
“But at least it keeps me safe within my own walls”.........I said before I could realize that I just slipped.
“When are you ever going to let that wall fall?”........she asked.
“It's not ever going to fall. Sometimes that is where my sanity comes from”........I replied.
“From shutting people out of your life and problems. I think the right thing you should have said is that from there comes your insanity”.........she muttered.
“Fine, fine, I’m worried about them. I don’t know for how long but I think something is going on between the both of them. We had a little misunderstanding about him this afternoon and it wasn’t up to five minutes after she walked out on me that I saw the both of them walking down her hostel holding hands. But the truth is at this moment, I don’t care whatever is going on between them, it’s none of my business”.........I explained sadly.
“Wow! Typical Pascal. That last line is what I have been waiting to hear. And that goes a long way to prove that you are still who you are”........she teased.
“Thanks, I will take that as a compliment”........I replied.
“Have you called her to talk about it?”.......she asked.
“I’m not calling her to talk about anything. And by the way there is this guy that has been on your matter for a while. Do I have to worry that someone is taking you away from me?”.........I asked, trying to divert the discussion.
“You can play smart all you want, but I need you to call her and mend the walls”.........She suggested.
“Okay, so answer my question”.......I insisted.
“Don’t mind him. He wan take style show me say them get money small. Imagine that small boy already talking love and marriage to me when we aren’t even through with camp. I have warned him to stay off my face”........She grumbled.
“Although I’m jealous but come on, don’t you think you should give him a chance. He might be serious you know. Majority of serious relationship, started like a joke”..........I suggested to her.
“Give him a chance and leave you for who?”.........she asked, making a face of mock seriousness.
“Oh! And you want me to go and make peace with Sandra, and leave you for who?”..........I teased.
“No mother supports the son leaving the wife because they are having issues so that he could come back to her, she will always want him to make peace and hold his family together. So that’s what I want from you”..........She muttered.
“Yes mommy”.........I said playfully, and threw her a salute.
“But you know if you ever need to go get some succor from somewhere, you can always run to me”........she said gently, and dimmed her eyes.
“I’ve got that in mind”........I replied.
“By the way, there is someone who wants to help me with my posting, don't know if you are interested, I can add your details. You don’t have to worry about the money just let me know if you are interested”..........She offered.
“Was just about telling you same. Someone told me she has a link so I wanted to know if you are interested”.......I offered too.
“Who is that person? You have to be careful. Many people claiming to have sure link are just scam. They will collect your money and do nothing because they know that after the posting, you are never going to see them again”.........She advised.
“So how sure are you that your own link is legit?”........I inquired.
To be continued........
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