As usual, I returned home late at night and tiptoed into the kitchen to begin my regular pattern of Indomie and bread theft.
After that, he moved slowly into the sitting room.
I discovered my calling after completing my mission.
There was my father sitting there.
I was taken aback and gaped at him, wondering when he had arrived.
I yelled, "Baami," before leaping into his arms.
“Hey, my little princess, omo mi atata,” says her father.
He patted the back of my head
“Welcome, Baami,” I said. I missed you ooo.
“When did you return?”
“This morning,” he said with a smile, “my father is as well handsome”.
“How come you've only just returned from school by this point?” he inquired.
I racked my thoughts for a long time.
“Erm, Baami, you're aware of the distance from here, right?”
I have to trek to school since it is too far away, and
Aside from that, we're taking extra classes.
“I explained,”
“Liar!” maria remarked
“aah! You know I won't lie now, Maami.”
“Other kids in the neighborhood returned home.”
“I've been working since 2 p.m.,” she began.
“It's fine; just make sure you get home.” My father gave me a gentle pat on the head.
“Teju, you've lost a lot of weight.
“What happened?” he asked, his eyes darting around me. I looked at Maria, who appeared to be terrified, I'm thinking about giving her away.
“No, Baami, it's because I'm missing you.”
I laughed.
“Come sit on my laps, omo mi,” my father said.
“Atta,” he said as he drew me closer to him.
With a broad grin, I sat down on his laps.
Tejumola omo baba re, Tejumola omo baba re, Tejumola omo baba re
I cast a peek at Maria, who appeared to be envious.
“Why are you staring at me like that, Maami?”
“Don't worry about your mother; she's envious.” Before escorting me to my room, my father said.
*****
Things went well at school and at home. There are no more reservations now that I'm at home.
David was preparing for his S.S.C.E exam. We're still the closest of pals.
We were talking one day after he finished his afternoon paper. He sat in a deserted classroom, debating nothing significant until he abruptly said
“Teju, I'll be leaving school soon, and I would like to continue my education abroad...” he hesitated.
“That implies I won't be seeing you.” everyday anymore,” he said, his face flushed expression.
“hmmm””hmmm? Is that all you have to say about it? He said, “I assume you won't miss me.”
My arm is wrapped over my shoulder.
I burst out laughing. Miss who, he sounded amusing.
“Have I ever told you how lovely you are?”
He drew his face in closer in order to mine
Despite the fact that I am dark in complexion, I reddened profusely.
It didn't show up because of my skin tone.
He muttered, "I love you Teju."
We began…. Then one thing led to another, then we began kissing…