Spontaneous!

“I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid To take a stand, to take a stand, Everybody, Come take my hand, come take my hand” well if am really not afraid I won’t be singing that song by Eminem, I’d rather shut up and find courage to get into that building.. yah!! I sneaked in, I sneaked to my seat removed ma stiletto, disorganised my table and relaxed on my chair without anyone looking. just as I was about feeling like a ‘superwoman’ my boss yelled from the back “and where have u being miss?” I knew that was for me, but I had to pick up a file in pretence. she repeated herself, I was left with no choice, but to give that speech I took time in writing and editing in my head, with d calmest voice I could find, I tried explaining my ordeal, and sweet Jesus! I noticed she wasn’t referring to me… she was actually talking to her secretary… how amazing, she didn’t even notice I wasn’t around. Feeling like a boss, I walked down to d kitchen to get a cup of coffee. ;)   

After working several hours looking at d system and typing profusely, it’s the end of the month report. I remembered I can’t find my purse, was very hungry wanted lunch, as I was unable to eat breakfast. Got up, walked pass Joseph's table suspiciously and here is it, got #500 after fighting him so hard for his own money.Walked down the street to my favorite eating spot “those calabar people tho” I ordered my food  sat to be served. Just while waiting for my food… I noticed some cute guys, by my right hand table probably bankers too having there meal. With my left eye, I did my observation and analysis  ;) gave the four of them names according to what they were wearing. the light dude with dark shades? nothing to write home about :(  The one on pink looks really nice and friendly though. I got a plate of the regular Nigerian white rice with ‘dodo’ and some piece of meat. Didn’t waste much time as I gently pounced on my food, cleaning my mouth often just to make sure  am not messed up, they had their food, paid their bills. They left, just like that ?. Was a little happy cos now I can pounce on my ‘ponmo’, saddened when it dawned on me that am gonna be paying for my food. “I think I am looking my worst today” said to myself. Decided to scroll through the pictures on my blackberry phone to kill boredom, I seriously need to change this phone. Just as I was pulling my ‘ponmo’ with my hand. I sighted the 'pink guy' by the door staring at me with his iPhone probably 5s,maybe it looks like 6, its not being released though :p .. walking towards me I felt ‘shit! Bad timing’ he smiled and said ‘hello’my face was etched with embarrassment but ‘wetin man go do’ dropping my then priority to attend to the gentleman, looking closely he was wearing a H &M shirt and a Zara brown pair of trousers, didn’t have much time to look at his shoes… but he’s got a royal blue tie on and he’s got taste. We had a short and matured conversation *cool* we exchanged numbers and said bye. I taught they said guys who wear pink shirts are gay? Well… I looked at the time and its pass my break period… paid for my food and then rushed down to the office to finish my work.

Couldn’t just wait for it to be 6. Its Friday and the road is going to be very busy. I scuttled down to the bus station, mehn!  Where are this entire people from? :O still on the verge of not spending the  money I have, I tried to hitch a ride, who knows.. It’s a straight road for everyone. just as I was looking away  in my 9^th attempt, A Toyota highlander 2008 model stopped in front of me, thinking ‘ha! God sent' i moved close in attempt to talk to the owner of the car who was trying to open the door, then I heard ‘excuse me!’ from behind me, took a step to d side, turned backward and den looked at d victim like a bouncer.. Saw dis cute woman with a baby, she said “excuse ME” ones again, confused I moved away from d door knob! Damn! What have I done? Probably she’s d man’s wife and that’s their son, I can read her mind, I know what she’s thinking, she probably thinks am one of dose girls *sad* well am not am responsible and have got a decent job too,maybe...

Before causing another trouble elsewhere, I’d probably get ma money out of my bag… added d remains from joseph’s #500 to Sheila’s #200 and here Is it, have got stingy colleagues I said to myself I 'gats' go hustle for bus. Several minutes passed watching episodes of dramas portrayed by Lagosians,on one spot laughing alone like a lunatic.

Just as I was about getting tired of chasing after buses, a Camry packed right in front of me with the occupant asking me 2 get in, I felt “omo se no be gbomo gbomo things sha”  looked closely, discovered it was 'Chael' the pink shirt guy, is this his route? I wondered while I tried opening the door,  he was with one of his friends, and they seem so nice… probably they could be taking me home every day, later got to know this is not there route, saddening. My journey back home was quite an experience, has I only talk when am being called, this aint my father’s car shouldn’t be all relaxed like he fathers my kids. I got down from d car, waved while he promised to give me a call. Didn’t waste time in getting a bike to my doorstep…PHCN has done t again, I knew it from d moment I got down from dat car. I was looking for my key in the dark, when i heard a footstep by my terrace, I was startled ‘shouted who is there?’ got no reply, I immediately opened my door, ran into my apartment and bolted the door… I put on my lamp and sat down trying 2 get myself back together, wondering if there is anyone in this compound…just then I heard our brother from the other room praying at his loudest, he probably must be putting an end to his 3days fasting :D, now I can relax… didn’t waste time in resting my head on the pillow.While I released myself to dreamland...

written by: Debby Oni

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