Episode 14
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Tuesday, wednesday,and Thursday came and passed,as
usual I never set my eyes on Steph. Though I can say it
was my fault this time,I never had time for myself. Was very
occupied with lot of assignments and Various quiz from
different lecturers on the grounds that our first semester
exam was fast approaching.
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Finally friday came,the long awaited day,the day that
marked the beginning of my fight for love, the day I dare not
to forget easily. Thankfully,it was not as stressful as other
days, we had just two lectures and no new assignment or
quiz was given.I never dared to inform Emeka about the
birthday invitation,because I believed he would surely go
against it and that, I never wanted to happen.
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On my way back to the lodge,as a guy that has never been
into any sort of relationship before,i founded it hard to get
an idea of the type of present to purchase. I stopped at a
Grocery,wasted almost thirty minutes figuring out the best
birthday present for her, inexorably I ended up with a dozen
summer roses. I left the grocery,. I prayed and hoped to
meet her in the lodge,with believe of her appreciating the
gift. Delightedly she was around., though different female
shoes scattered infront of her door but that never perturbed
me,all that was running in my head then,was to present the
gift to her and also wish her a Happy birthday. I knocked on
her door,waiting vigorously for the worst to happen then I
heard the sound of the door being unbolted,there stood
Jenny blazing out an unappealing look and that also never
perturbed me. because I already knew that's how it would
be. She made way for me to enter on seeing a present on
my hand.i walked majestically into the room but almost
missed my step on seeing unknown two beautiful and
attractive girls relaxing on her foam. I shyly waved a hand
of greeting to them,which I never cared to know if they
responded to. I turned to face Steph,who was sitting on her
blue plastic chair.
She smiled and focused her gaze on me,waiting to hear
what I got to say.
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I was in a very hot soup that moment,I founded it very hard
to say anything because of the two unknown girls and
Jenny.
"But since I made it to this extent, i see no reason going
back,i thought to myself.
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"I am so sorry Steph, for wishing you a happy birthday so
late. I could have done that earlier than now, but due to
school activities and the stress it carries, I had to leave very
early for school and I believed you might still be sleeping
then,so I didn't want to disturb your sleep.
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"That's ok dear, you don't need to apologize. I understand
as much as you do.
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I was relieved on hearing that,I then took few steps forward
and handed her the flowers.
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"Wow! you got a present for me, she voiced out,taking the
flowers closer to her nose to perceive the smell.
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"Smells nice, how did you get to know my favourite flower?
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"Your favourite flower? I questioned,with a surprise look
staggering on my face.
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"Yeah! I love summer rose 100 percent.
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wow! I never knew you do, so happy you appreciate it.
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"Yeah I do very well.
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"Thanks and Happy birthday.
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" thanks a lot dear,she replied before standing from her
chair to give me a passionate hug.
She never cared about her roommate nor the two other
girls,which i neither did too. We glued together for more
than 30seconds before she freed herself from me.
"I got to be going to my room now,i voiced out,after we both
have separated from each other.
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Ok dear,hope you will still attend the party?
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Yes,i will, but you didn't tell me the exact time the party is
starting.
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Oh! I forgot, it's by 08:00pm till mama calls.
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Ok,till then,i voiced out before dashing out from the room. I
avoided my eyes getting in contact with jenny and the other
two unknown girls as I slowly walked out from the room.
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I did what I never believed I could be able to do,Didn't really
knew what gave me the audacity to stand in front of her
roommate and friends to present the gift to her. So unlike
me, I guess the power of love is working on me now. I
thought to myself before resting my head small because of
the awaiting busy night,when the unexpected might happen.
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I woke up around 7.30pm and the fixed time for the party
was 08:00pm. I entered the bathroom, freshened up and
then dressed up on a well starched and ironed turkey shirt
and a stone skinny fit stretch Chinos trouser, coupled with a
pair of black Draxler Bow Moccs by Tim Velluto shoe.
I went and stood infront of the mirror to have a full glance of
myself when I was done dressing. I then checked my phone
and the time was 8 o'clock pm on the dot. I didn't want to
be among the first to attend the party so I decided to waste
a little more time. Some part of me went against me
attending the party while the other part stood with me to
attend the party.
Was a little bit scared, I needed to let someone know where
I was heading to, incase anything unusal happens to me. I
regretted ever not letting Emmy know about all this. I
dialled. his number immediately,but was disappointed when
I heard that his phone was off and he informed me during
the mid week that he would travel today.
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I finally gave up all the ill thought and placed all my trust on
Stephanie believing that she won't let anything happen to
me since she was the one that invited me.
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When it was 8.45pm,i left for the party.
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To be continued.