Let's meet keh? Ah, how, where, when, why?

The next thing I heard was my mother's footsteps. Brother Timi had opened the door for her.

I quickly hid my phone inside my bag as she barged in, folding her arms.

"Jumoke! Jumoke! Jumoke!"

She was visibly angry.

"Mom, I.."

"How many times did I call you?"

"I'm sorry, I was.."

"Answer my question."

"Three times ma."

"This is your last warning, Jumoke."

"What did she even come and do in the room that she had to leave her food in the kitchen without covering it?" I heard Brother Timi say from the sitting room.

I frowned my face.

You'll be talking sides with mom every time.

"Anyway, is your Dad back?"
Mom questioned, snapping me out of my thoughts.

"No."

"Okay. Any food?"

"Brother Timi cooked beans."

"Bring mine, with a cup of Garri."

I heaved a sigh of relief as she walked out of my room.

After serving her, I went back to my room and re-read Alex's message.

Why are you so anxious Jummy? He obviously wants to talk about the project and that's all. Stop imagining things!

I replied to his text

"Where and When?"

His reply was faster than I imagined.

"School, Of course. Come with your Biology Textbook if you have one."

I said it!

"I have one, I'll check for it. Where in school and when?"

"8 am, ENT Hall."

"That early?"

"I have other things to do."

"Fine, I'll be there."

Oh my God, I'm going to see my crush tomorrow! What should I wear?

I opened my small wardrobe and took a long glance at my clothes. My mom detested trousers so I had more skirts, gowns, and Blouses.

The only trousers I had was given to me by Enny when I last visited her. It was a pair of blue jeans.

I can't go to Alex looking like a church woman! I need to look hot.

My mom always said trousers were sexually provocative but I knew she only didn't want me to reveal my body a little too much, especially my hips.

Even though I was thin, I had a thick, curvy waist that whistled down from my bust. However, the oversized skirts and gowns that I always wore hid them from the whole world except Enny, my bestie.

When Enny gave me the trousers, I rejected it at first but after much persuasion, I collected it. Now, I was grateful I collected it.

The only problem I had was how to wear them without my mom's knowledge. Brother Timi could keep a little secret and my busy Dad didn't have time to check out whatever we wore.

I brought out the trousers, admired it a little, and folded it neatly under my pillow.

What blouse should I wear on it?

"What's the occasion?" I heard as Brother Timi entered, with my plate of beans.

"Oh, my beans, thanks." I collected it and I placed it on my reading table.

"You've been acting weird." Brother Timi said.

"I didn't like what you said the other time either."

"What?"

"Don't worry, I've forgiven you."

"You had better." He smirked.

"So, where are we going? Why the cloth hunt?"

"Cloth hunt ke? You have come again with your English."
"Aren't you hunting for clothes."

"I have a date," I said as my brother settled on my bed.

"Hahahaha!" He chuckled.

I eyed him mischievously as I continued my search.

"So, have you finally gotten over your obsession with Alex?"

"Brother Timi, I said it's not an obsession!!"

"It's not true love either, you can't love someone for that long!"
"You're wrong, That's even when it's true love because true love lasts."

"Enough of your motivational quotes. I'm happy that you finally want to go out with someone. So who is he? Is he as handsome as me?" He questioned, rubbing his jaw stylishly with the tip of his fingers.

"You're not as handsome as he is.

"Crazy girl."

"It's Alex."

"Are you kidding?"

"Told you I'll get him one day."

"Hmm, so he has finally noticed you. Is he showing you attention already? Did he tell you he likes you? I need the full story."

I giggled and sat.

"Actually we were paired for a project in MCB 311. So he said we should meet tomorrow."

"Ehn, he obviously wants you guys to discuss the project." He hissed in disappointment.

"I know. " I smiled and continued
"It's a project date."

"Funny. Anyways, your dreams are finally coming true." He patted my head.

"Thank you."
I raised my pillow and brought out my trousers.
"What can I wear on it?"

"Wait, where'd you get it? What if mom sees it? He whispered.

"Enny gave me. I'll hide it." I whispered back.

"Well, a crop top should do...Oh, you don't have any."

He stood up and scanned my wardrobe.

After three minutes, the search was futile.

"You need a change of wardrobe o. Enough of all these oversized clothes. You're a big girl now."

I heaved a sigh.
What will I wear bayii?

"I'll give you my white round-neck top. It's baggy but it'll look good on you, trust me. It's unisex too so you don't have to worry."

"Aww!" I cried out in happiness.

"Yes, come for it tomorrow morning."

He stood up and turned to go.

"I'm really grateful," I muttered.

"No problem." He replied as he walked out.

I rearranged my clothes inside the wardrobe and settled to eat.

....
The next day, I waited for my parents to go out before dressing up. Dad leaves at 7 am while Mom leaves at 7.30 am every day.

As soon as I bid my mother goodbye, I rushed to the bathroom and had my bath. I was running out of time. I quickly ran to Brother Timi's room. He was still asleep.

I woke him up gently.
"Brother Timi, good morning."

He opened his eyes slowly
"How are you?" He mumbled.

"I'm fine, where is the round neck?"

"It's on the left side of my wardrobe. I hung it on the first hanger."

I thanked him and picked up the cloth.

Within a few minutes, I was fully dressed. I didn't wear any make-up except lipgloss. I looked at myself in the mirror.

Jummy you're so pretty!
I was finally wearing something that revealed my shape.

And damn sexy!

It was ten minutes to eight. I headed to school.

Thankfully, I got to the ENT Hall at exactly 8.00 am. I was a little nervous but I knew it was going to be fine. There were few people inside the hall. Some were reading, a few were eating and the rest were talking.

I looked around for Alex.

Where did he sit bayii?

I walked to the corridor when I couldn't find him anywhere.

"What's up Jummy?" I heard from behind. It wasn't Alex's voice.

I turned to see who it was.
It was Samuel, Enny's boyfriend-to-be.

"Oh, hi, Sam." I greeted.

"This is the first time I'm seeing you in trousers. You look stunning." He said, taking a deep glance at me.

"Thank You," I replied.

"How are you? And what are you doing here?"

"I'm fine thanks. Project stuffs."

"Okay."
He kept staring until I started to feel uncomfortable.

"Can I get a kiss from you?" He suddenly asked, his eyes were filled with yearning.

Is he drunk?

"A kiss? Why?"
I folded my arms and looked at him.

"I mean, I'm just attracted to you that's all."

"Did you drink? I don't really understand you. Or are you mistaking me for Enny? Well, people do say we look alike because we are best friends. I can help you contact... "

He didn't allow me to finish talking, he drew me close and planted a kiss on my forehead.

As if my enemies were presently at work, Alex appeared!

"I hate to interrupt but I have things to do. You and your boyfriend can finish this up, later." He said, looking straight into my eyes with my forehead under Sam's lips.

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