What was Fisayo doing in school that he didn't bother calling to tell me?

I picked up my phone and angrily called him. He picked on the second ring.

"what? No" he instantly denied after I asked why he came to the school without informing me.

"are you now saying my friend is a liar? "

" Benita, I didn't say that " he answered softly

" then say something " I replied.

" I came to your school, yes.. But it was to see a guy of mine, I actually planned on surprising you babe " he explained slowly.

" ohh "

" you see, you just yelled at me for nothing " I could tell he was frowning.

" I'm so sorry " I begged.

" it's fine, so where are you? I'd like to see you today "

I started coughing. Who would he like to see? I was far away from school like really far and if we were in an actual relationship, I should have told him I would be going out but no, I didn't.

" are you alright? " he asked.

" yes "

" so are we seeing today? " he asked again.

" um, I didn't tell you, I um... Went to see my elder brother in his school, he has... fever... Yes, fever! "

" woah.... "

" yes, woah! " I hope he bought the lie.

" how is he doing now? "

" he's fine, he... Threw up the whole morning, but he's fine now, he's with his laptop right now "

" ohh, let me speak with him "

" no no, no.. Didn't you hear what I said? I said he was so sick and even with his sickness he was still using his laptop...but now he's asleep "

"but that wasn't what you said" he accused.

Time to be a drama queen!.

"are you indirectly calling me a liar? You called my friend a liar earlier on, now you are calling me one "

" Benita " he called out.

" so like, I don't mean anything to you anymore " I asked.

" when did I say that? " he cried.

" no no, you know, stereotypically, liars are thieves and since you called me a liar, it means I am a thief and I remembered you once told me you wouldn't be caught dead with a thief.... Are you ashamed of being with me? "

" Jesus Christ, Benita can please just keep it and listen to me " he yelled.

" can I keep what? So technically , I am a mad person and you're indirectly telling me to keep my madness to myself? "

Why was he insulting me?

" just take care of.... your brother" he answered slowly again.

"now, you're indirectly telling me to get off the phone, why are you ashamed of me " I felt like crying already.

Timi walked in almost immediately." Who's ashamed of you? "

" is that your brother? " Fisayo asked.

" yeah, he just woke up, I'll speak to you later " I quickly say before hanging up.

What just happened???

I didn't plan to act so dramatic, oh God!
I lieddddd.

" who just woke up? " Timi asked. I jumped in fear, I had temporarily forgotten he was in the room.

" nobody" I quickly answered.

"who were you speaking with? " he sat on the bed, then snatched my phone from me and checked my call logs.
" Fisayo... He has an heart emoji at the front of his name "

What? I was expecting him to get angry but here he was talking about something trivial.. An emoji!

" let's see how you saved my name! " he smirked before going through my contact list.
" Timi Lamar! What's your problem? " he frowned.

I started laughing "that's your facebook username na"

He smiled and lightly slapped my hand. "so what's Festus calling you for?"

"what's wrong with you, from Ferdinand to Festus?"

He shrugged.

"well, Aisha told me she saw him in school but he didn't tell me he was going to come, I hate that he's hiding things from me " I explained

Timi face turned in confusion "look hun, I'd love to make everyone know you are mine as soon as possible but I just need you to just come clean with him, you have to come clean with him, like very soon."

He took my hands in his "in this case, he's not the only one hiding things from you, you're also hiding things from him"

"look, I love you Benita and it hurts to know you still feel bad that Ferdinand isn't telling you things... It's like you still care about him "

The truth slapped my face hard!
I had to come clean soon, how would I even say it to Fisayo ?
What if he hits me and I die?

Imagine I die!!!!!!

Imagine I die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"what are you thinking of? " he asked.

" I don't know, what if he gets angry and hit me? "

Timi laughed, this time it wasn't his intimidating laughter, it was just a short laugh.
" I would go with you, I'll hang around or something and in case he tries trash... If he tries trash! "

" I don't know how I'd say it to him " I frowned.

" just tell him I'm a great person and you can't afford to lose a great person like me or better still, tell him he's ugly and not your type "

" you are of no use" I laugh.
"and I'm sorry if it seems I still care about Fisayo... This whole thing was just too sudden "

" it's fine pumpkin " he kissed my cheek.

I would never get tired of this big baby.

" I'm hungry, I need to eat " I tell him.

" would you care for a piece of Timi and some honey? " he smirked.

" you are a pervert! " I laughed.

" have I ever denied? " he laughed back as he helped me to my feet, I didn't want to go out of the room, his younger sister wasn't somebody to hang out with.
He forced me out anyway.

" Kemi, what's cooking? " He asked as we both entered the kitchen. Kemi was with the uniform guy.

" aww, you're still the fine glutton you've always been " she laughed.

" Anyway, I decided to join Idris in making dinner, he wanted to make pap and moi moi but that's silly.... Back in the state, we don't eat heavy stuff for dinner "

Story for the gods!

" so aunty America, what then are you cooking? " Timi asked his sister.

" baking actually, I'm going to bake a cake and I already made ice cream, it's in the fridge ".
" Hey Benita, why don't you give me a hand, I'm sure you'd be good in stuff like this "

My eyes landed on Timi, he should better help me out. I held onto his arm.

" um Benny and I were about taking a walk but okay, she'll wait, we'll both wait " he smiled at me.
Better!

She studied me for a little while "I love your bonnet"

Unexpected turn.

Timi turned to look at my bonnet, he pulled it off from my hair laughing . " I didn't even notice this at first you're not wearing this cele cap while walking with me "

I was glad his sister did not try to cause a scene or pick on me because she didn't look like the nice type, anyway Timi isn't actually nice so it probably runs in the family.
Their dad seem nice though, their mom doesn't, so yeah, they probably got it from mummy!

Kemi baked a fine cake and I helped her in the little places I could. The cake tasted as nice as it looked and the ice cream too was wonderful.

Is it that the Afolayans are like really awesome in cooking or am I just a lazy youth? According to the president?

That night, I felt like it was the best night ever, this was the first time I slept beside Timi. At first I got frightened that he might try to make a serious sexual move on me and when he didn't, my love for him increased.
I wouldn't keep my virginity for long anyways.

We cuddled and he didn't for anything take his arm off me.
It felt so warm and safe that it didn't take me long to sleep in his arms.
His warm breath was against my hair and his words were the last thing I heard before I fell asleep.

"I love you pumpkin "

**************

The next day, my mom decided to call me.
"it's been long I heard from you Benny. How are you? "

" I'm fine mom, how are you and does Tife still bug you? "

She laughed " he doesn't... What was it you called it - bug me, he's actually acting like the man he thinks he's growing into.. He's still my baby "

" we all know Tife's your favourite child "

" you all are my favorite... And I'm fine, thank you. I believe you'll be heading to class soon, right? "

I held back the cough that wanted to expose my little secret. Whenever I tried to lie, does this stupid cough have to disturb me?

"yes mom, I'll be heading to class soon" I say rather too quick.

"alright, I personally want to drop Tife at school before leaving for work... Be a good girl, I love you "

" I love you mom "

I giggled as I remembered when Debra's mom once told Debra she loved her, Debra laughed at the poor woman and then told her that she shouldn't be like my mom who's an American, she should act like the Nigerian she is by not saying anything about love.
Long story short, Debra ended up getting multiple hot slaps from her mom.

She acted like a typical Nigerian mother at the end!

"so, what's today going to be about?" I asked after brushing my teeth.

"let's just see how the day goes "

That wasn't the type of answer I needed but at least, I didn't mind spending the whole day in the room with Timi.

Eventually, he asked me to get dressed and then we went to greet his parents.

" heading somewhere?" Kemi asked with a smile

"isn't it obvious? " Timi frowned.

" who knows, you both might just be all dressed for dressing sake " she flipped her hair.

" Kemi, this isn't America, we don't dress up for the sake of it " he snapped.

It looked like they both grew up as cat and rat.

" whatever " she rolled her eyes.

" let's go "Timi pulled my hand.
We started to leave when Kemi said to me "have a nice day"

I smiled at her.

We got into Timi's car and I didn't say much because I kept on thinking of Fisayo. I couldn't be having a good time here when I haven't even told him my relationship with him couldn't work.
My friend Olivia was pregnant and almost committed suicide. Things were not fine.

"what are you thinking of? " Timi asked.

" what makes you think I was thinking?"

"well you haven't said something upsetting or silly for some minutes now "
He noticed I frowned then he added.
" well because you've been unusually quiet "

" I've been thinking " I tell him.

" of me right? Honestly, it's so hard not to think about me, I know lots of ladies that think and would even die for me. "

I laughed and hit him lightly, I wouldn't want to make him drive carelessly.
" I've been thinking of Olivia " I didn't want to mention Fisayo.

" what about her? "

" you know she's pregnant and it's sad because it is definitely not the right time to be"

"who is the father? "

" one of her numerous boyfriends " she didn't even tell me who it was.

There was this awkward silence, it was only the sharp honking that was heard.
I could feel a little bit of tension growing in me.

" what if..... "

" don't say it" I quickly cut him short. It couldn't be and it shouldn't be, it definitely shouldn't be. I haven't even thought of this before and thinking of it is equivalent to the resetting slap my mom once gave me. Painful.

"are you okay? " Timi worriedly asked.

" why would you think such? "

" I didn't even say anything, why then do you want to kill me? " he frowned

" you don't need to tell me, I know you think Fisayo got her pregnant " I hissed.

" you said it yourself " he accused.

" it's not true, they wouldn't be so stupid.. Look, I'll call Olivia right now to confirm "
I was freaking out, it couldn't be and it shouldn't be.... No!

" Hello Olivia, "

" how are you? "

" alright, I don't mean to pry but has the father of your baby come to meet you? "

" ohh "

" alright then, take care of yourself and don't try to do anything stupid again "

I smiled as I cut the call.

Feeling alright, I turned to Timi, still smiling " you see, Fisayo isn't responsible, she mentioned one Osaze guy or something "

" or something? "

" yeah or something " I shrugged.

" if it were to be me who does not remember somebody's name now, the whole Lagos would find out " he frowned.
I laughed because I noticed he was fond of not making a big deal with issues that seemed personal, he'd always find away to make it less serious than it appears.

" so where are we going to? " I winked at him.

****************

Debra took it upon herself to tease me.

" imagine, just two days that you spent with him, you're already pregnant... Look at your belly "

" shut up "

" don't worry, you and Timi are both fine... Your baby will be fine too.. No stress " she laughed.

" die! "

" when are you girls going to see Olivia? " it was Anu. Sometimes, I barely remember she existed, she was always this quiet and talks once in a while.

" I don't know, why?" there was no need going to see her or was there any need?

" I just feel like you guys should check up on her " she answered.

" God created them as girls not guys, don't call them guys, don't call what God originally created with a name that belongs to something else, it's a sin " Rona scolded.
" you are beginning to sound like them Anu "

There was this weird silence for some seconds as we all turned to look at her.

" na wa ohh" Debra started.
"I dey go class before angel Rona tell me that not going to class is a terrible sin"

She picked up her books and a bag before leaving the room.

I had no morning class so I just lay back to relax.

The next day, I left for class and I came across Nk, she smiled at me but didn't wait to gist with me or anything. Was it because I stole her boyfriend that was originally my boyfriend?

Well.....

While heading to the library, I saw Debra having an argument with some random students, I pulled her away and then confronted her thoroughly. I quickly reminded her that some weeks before, she had a nightmare and she woke up crying that she doesn't want to go to hell.

Arguing leads to fighting and fighting would make you go to hell!

She grumbled that I didn't have to remind her but I did anyway.
I made her head to the library with me and again I came across Josh.

"isn't that Aisha's guy? " Debra asked.

" yes and better be nice to him " I warned

He came towards us and we talked for a while. Most of his talks were focused on Aisha. Debra didn't say much, she was still moody because I stopped her from arguing.

" alright, I should be on my way, take care ladies " he smiled.

" yeah you too and listen if you ever break Aisha's heart I swear to God, you'd regret it " Debra smiled back.
He looked confused and I had to quickly pull her away again.

" what's wrong with you? " I asked as we kept on walking.

" you know those guys I was arguing with, we were discussing this pregnancy issue, those useless guys were saying if a girl gets pregnant when a guy isn't ready, the girl should take all the responsibilities and the blames too "

" Okay, so how's that your problem? " I frowned.

" well, the guy is the one that inserted his thread in the girl needle's hole! "

" Deborah! "

" yes na, they should both take the responsibilities attached " she shrugged.

" Okay so back to my question, how is this your problem "

" I just saw Jenny a little while ago, those guys I was arguing with are friends of Olivia and Jenny and they were blaming Olivia for getting pregnant... I don't like Olivia but you know I'm an upcoming feminist and I don't support such trash" she was panting already.

"those guys are her friends and they were saying it's Olivia's fault for getting pregnant? " I wanted to be sure

" yes, that's exactly what they said, they said she should have used protection or something " she frowned.

" but Jenny wasn't there when I came "

" that girl is MU square, 'mumu' , she chickened out na , idiotic fool " she cursed.

" aww, you're fighting for Olivia "

" I'm not fighting for any useless Olivia, I'm only fighting for all these helpless women out there " she answered.
I changed my mind about going to the library, not with Debra's mood, she would just bring the place down with her loud voice.

" do you know Olivia's baby daddy? " I asked.

" Jenny told me it's one Osaze "

" yeah Olivia told me the same "

We were standing by the library's building.

" if Olivia's mom finds out, we'll all be dead " I bit my lips.

" dead in what way? Dead kor, dieded ni " she rolled her eyes

" I'm serious, Olivia used to be our friend and our mothers would think we are all as slutty as she is "

" well, it's true, Aisha is a retired slut and you are an upcoming slut... You know, Fisayo and Timi... so if our mothers think we are sluts, they wouldn't be lying sha " she shrugged.

" Deborah, I'm serious na "

" have you ever thought about this.... Your name ends with letter a, even Aisha and Olivia's too " she smiled with wide eyes. Why on Earth am I stuck with unreasonable souls?

" my name practically ends with a if not because of that useless h at the end " she added.

" Deb stop na "

" seriously, even Rona name ends with letter a... What a wow! " she grinned.

" Debra! " I growled

" Okay fine, what? "

" why did you attack Josh that way? "

" because I don't want a guy to break Aisha's heart and then leave her fragile and hopeless" she answered.

"true "

" come, let's go and grab something to eat " she placed her arm around me.

" I didn't bring my card and I'm not with much cash" I answer

"I forgot mine too but just come, we'd bully one random ajebutter student and collect money from the person"

"Odjirigho! " I laughed loudly.

" Modupe " she smiled back

***********

TIMI'S POV

So I found myself in an eatery watching Benita talk to this Flamingo guy.
I don't know if no one has ever noticed but his legs just seemed too long for his body, his parents shouldn't have named him Festus, he should have been named Flamingo.

I was glad Benny had finally made up her mind to get over him. It looked like she still had some feelings for him or so it seemed.
I just wanted to chill because I didn't want it to look like I was rushing her, I wanted her to take her time to realise I was the best for her, Flamingo isn't and would never be.

I promised I would be here with her in case he tries to hit her as she claimed he would, anger issues or not, I would never hit a lady!

Sitting in my car, I had the perfect view of both of them.
Benny was sitting close to the wall, her food barely touched.
I could tell she was pretty nervous, there was actually nothing to be scared of, she just had to tell him a relationship with him couldn't work but well.....

I studied the whole scene closely, I noticed Flamingo came with some gift bags, what did he plan doing? Bribing her with gifts!
I would have to add that to my schedule.

Take Benita shopping!

Again, I noticed he was trying to make physical contacts with her but she kept moving back but she wasn't moving like she actually wanted to, she was moving probably because it seemed she had to..... What's going on?

BENNY'S POV

I wasn't sure of the proper way to tell Fisayo that this couldn't work between us. I was so glad that Timi chose to come with me because I still had the feeling that Fisayo would hit me soon.

Though Fisayo had no idea that Timi was right outside watching us.

And the fact Fisayo kept on trying to touch me was something that bothered me.

He got me some gifts which I would have to politely turn down soon and the thought of turning down his gifts frightened my life.
I had never turned down his gift before, never!

"I know things have not been right between us but just give me a chance to set things straight" he begged

"but Fisayo "

" no but baby, just gimme the chance please " his face and expression kept on begging me.

" I need to tell you something "

" you can tell me that later, I just need you to let me set things straight " he begged again, reaching out to touch my face.
His touch was one thing I had always cherished and when he touched me, it seemed like things were right between us as it used to be but no things were not right, I shifted back immediately.

" baby please.... " he begged again.

TIMI'S POV

My P.A just had to call me right now. I thought I practically handed all my office work to him, what did he have to call me for? What was it that he couldn't handle all by himself?
Picking the call, I cooked up a thousand insults to throw at him.

Fortunately for him, he had something important to say to me.

Turning to look at Benny, Flamingo was all over her, kissing her and she let him, she didn't even struggle!

BENNY'S POV

I didn't understand why Fisayo kissed me, he held down my right hand and I don't know, I just didn't expect the kiss that I was so confused I couldn't bring up my other hand to stop him.

I finally pushed him away.

"what's this all about?" I yelled

"what exactly did I do wrong? " he answered looking confused.

" Fisayo, look me and you can never work " I yelled standing up.
People were staring already, starting from the kiss thing to the yelling part and since this is Nigeria, the kissing part is a very shameful part!

I picked up my purse preparing to leave when Timi came in.

" so this is what it's all about? " he started.

" you made me come here to ridicule me by making me watch you kiss him uh? "

" no, wait, that's not it " I pleaded.

" no no, it's fine... I guess, I wasn't good enough for you, you can continue, it's fine " he smiled.
That smile wasn't the smile I was used to, this was another smile entirely.

He walked away heading towards the car.
I rushed out after him, crying calling him to stop and listen to me....

He just watched Fisayo kiss me and I didn't push him away as quick as possible.!!!!

I needed him to hear me out.... But no, he was in his car, driving away.