Episode 2
Sonia watched Kingsley as he drove away and out of sight before opening the gate which leads to her hostel compound.
It was named “Empress Castle” as a result of its sophisticated structure. It is a ‘girls only’ hostel built close to the private university where she happens to be a 300level Communication and Language Arts student.
Living in the Empress Castle depicts authority and class as a result of the facilities made available to every single-room self contain in the three-storey edifice. The security was always tight, and at a time like this, male visitors aren’t permitted in the hostel.
Sonia checked her wrist-watch, it was almost quarter past 8pm. She climbed through the stairs to the last floor where she stays. This is why she loves to stay alone, no one to question her movement, no disturbance when she needs to rest. She entered her well furnished room, switched on the bulb and fell hard on her soft big bed. Her heart was heavy.
Just as she kicked off her footwear, her iphone7 rang. It was her sweetheart. She chuckled and picked up the phone sitting up.
“Hello baby, how you doing?”
“My damsel, i’m doing good, how was your outting? You are at home right?” Francis asked
“Yes sweet, got home few minutes ago. It was fun. How was work today?”
“Wheeew! Hectic as always. The traffic here in Lagos is something else baby. That’s why I choose not to drive to work sometimes. Public transporters are very good in cutting corners you know? But thank God i’m home now, and i am missing you so bad here”
“awwwwnnn, sorry dear. I’m missing you too. Can’t wait to see you again. I miss your lips on mine” Sonia blushed
“hahahahaha naughty girl. Don’t worry, if mountain cannot go to mohammed, mohammed will go to mountain. I’ll come over by weekend to see my darling.”
“yipppy!!! Can’t wait. Alright baby, you need to rest now for tomorrow. Same here i’m so tired. I’ll call you by morning. I love you”
“you are right. Love you always my queen, sleep well” Francis replied and ended the call.
Sonia dropped the call only to receive a whatsapp message from Kingsley telling her he’s home and thanking her for the day. She sighed and thought to herself. “what’s happening to me? I love Francis so much and can’t trade him for anything. But why this wierd feeling at the thought of King? Can I possibly love two men at a time? He was too non-challant about the kiss. Oh! How i’ve longed to taste those cute lips of his, i felt the kiss like i’ve never kissed any man before. But he did it just to save me from that game. Oh Sonia! Get off this drama, he doesn’t love you, you are just his best friend!” she stamped her feet on the tiled floor slapping her tighs like someone trying to wake up.
She got up, undressed, tied up her long braids and went into the bathroom sinking herself in a warm soapy water which she filled the bath tub with. Again she was lost in thought as she dialogued within herself.
“is it possible he refused to get a girl because of me? No that can’t be, he told me he doesn’t want to rush. But he is a graduate and has a good job already, what else? Sonia! He is a man, he can take his time. Moreover he is just 28years. Yeah that’s right, but doesn’t he feel anything for me? Can’t he read it in my eyes that i’m in love with him? What! How can he when he knows you have a man already, not just that, he is now a friend to your Francis. Even if he loves you, can he tell you? Hmmmm that’s true. Probably he loves me but can’t say it. Or why would he keep calling me those sweet names and even come to my aid at the party? Shut up Sonia! He did what a good friend would do. Get over it girl.
Fine! Kingsley is my best friend, and that is what he’ll remain. I love my man.”
She got out of the bath tub, drained the water and made for her bed after drying up her body. She needed the rest, but not after a few chat with the big head called King. This she did for about 45minutes before calling it a night and drifted into the wonderland.
Few weeks after, during which Francis had paid his queen, Sonia, a visit and took her out.
Sonia was on her way home from class on that hot Thursday afternoon, when her phone buzzed for whatsapp notification. She opened the application only to read a message from Kingsley which left her head banging.
It read “Sonia baby! Gist dey ooo, i go buzz you after work. Hint- I just found my missing rib! I’m so excited!”
Sonia couldn’t reply, she felt like she needed to use the toilet, so she rushed home.
It was named “Empress Castle” as a result of its sophisticated structure. It is a ‘girls only’ hostel built close to the private university where she happens to be a 300level Communication and Language Arts student.
Living in the Empress Castle depicts authority and class as a result of the facilities made available to every single-room self contain in the three-storey edifice. The security was always tight, and at a time like this, male visitors aren’t permitted in the hostel.
Sonia checked her wrist-watch, it was almost quarter past 8pm. She climbed through the stairs to the last floor where she stays. This is why she loves to stay alone, no one to question her movement, no disturbance when she needs to rest. She entered her well furnished room, switched on the bulb and fell hard on her soft big bed. Her heart was heavy.
Just as she kicked off her footwear, her iphone7 rang. It was her sweetheart. She chuckled and picked up the phone sitting up.
“Hello baby, how you doing?”
“My damsel, i’m doing good, how was your outting? You are at home right?” Francis asked
“Yes sweet, got home few minutes ago. It was fun. How was work today?”
“Wheeew! Hectic as always. The traffic here in Lagos is something else baby. That’s why I choose not to drive to work sometimes. Public transporters are very good in cutting corners you know? But thank God i’m home now, and i am missing you so bad here”
“awwwwnnn, sorry dear. I’m missing you too. Can’t wait to see you again. I miss your lips on mine” Sonia blushed
“hahahahaha naughty girl. Don’t worry, if mountain cannot go to mohammed, mohammed will go to mountain. I’ll come over by weekend to see my darling.”
“yipppy!!! Can’t wait. Alright baby, you need to rest now for tomorrow. Same here i’m so tired. I’ll call you by morning. I love you”
“you are right. Love you always my queen, sleep well” Francis replied and ended the call.
Sonia dropped the call only to receive a whatsapp message from Kingsley telling her he’s home and thanking her for the day. She sighed and thought to herself. “what’s happening to me? I love Francis so much and can’t trade him for anything. But why this wierd feeling at the thought of King? Can I possibly love two men at a time? He was too non-challant about the kiss. Oh! How i’ve longed to taste those cute lips of his, i felt the kiss like i’ve never kissed any man before. But he did it just to save me from that game. Oh Sonia! Get off this drama, he doesn’t love you, you are just his best friend!” she stamped her feet on the tiled floor slapping her tighs like someone trying to wake up.
She got up, undressed, tied up her long braids and went into the bathroom sinking herself in a warm soapy water which she filled the bath tub with. Again she was lost in thought as she dialogued within herself.
“is it possible he refused to get a girl because of me? No that can’t be, he told me he doesn’t want to rush. But he is a graduate and has a good job already, what else? Sonia! He is a man, he can take his time. Moreover he is just 28years. Yeah that’s right, but doesn’t he feel anything for me? Can’t he read it in my eyes that i’m in love with him? What! How can he when he knows you have a man already, not just that, he is now a friend to your Francis. Even if he loves you, can he tell you? Hmmmm that’s true. Probably he loves me but can’t say it. Or why would he keep calling me those sweet names and even come to my aid at the party? Shut up Sonia! He did what a good friend would do. Get over it girl.
Fine! Kingsley is my best friend, and that is what he’ll remain. I love my man.”
She got out of the bath tub, drained the water and made for her bed after drying up her body. She needed the rest, but not after a few chat with the big head called King. This she did for about 45minutes before calling it a night and drifted into the wonderland.
Few weeks after, during which Francis had paid his queen, Sonia, a visit and took her out.
Sonia was on her way home from class on that hot Thursday afternoon, when her phone buzzed for whatsapp notification. She opened the application only to read a message from Kingsley which left her head banging.
It read “Sonia baby! Gist dey ooo, i go buzz you after work. Hint- I just found my missing rib! I’m so excited!”
Sonia couldn’t reply, she felt like she needed to use the toilet, so she rushed home.
To be continued...
