Adventure With The Slay Queen

Episode 28

I said then I ended the call.

” is like they send this people to me ni ooo, which kind news I dey hear since morning na, the first one is Amaka now it’s Agatha, shey make I go die ni? Cos dem Don terrorize my life finish with marriage, maybe this is how God choose to punish me for the girls wey I Don dey bleep. ” I soliloquise, then fell back to sleep.
Evening arrived sooner than I expected and I was woken up by a call from Anike reminding me of my blind date. I had lost interest in the date, but after alot of persuasion from her, I made up my mind to go.

And for the Third times in a very long time, I dressed like a gentleman. I kit myself up in a Mexican suit and a Italian shoe to match it up.
I drove to the British restaurant and I met Anike dressed in a Cinderella gown.
” are you here for a date or something? ” I asked immediately I saw her, cos I wasn’t expecting her.

“No I’m just here to guide you, so that you won’t talk to the wrong person ” she said, then she dragged me inside .
” I’ve made arrangements for the table, I guessed you didn’t know you suppose to do that ” she said as she shown me the table. I found my name on a small triangular paper shape board and also Ayomide name was there , I guessed that was how they do in a blind date.
I sat down and Anike sat at the other table but not too far from me. So I began waiting for my date.
After waiting for 20 minutes, I saw a middle age woman Walking briskly towards me, with her eyes fixed directly on me.
“odumodu!!! ” I exclaimed, cos she was as ugly as a bat.
“Anike, a Goat is approaching me, I hope she’s not the one ” I said silently to her. She looked into my direction and…

“holy s–t!!! This is more than a Goat, it’s a pig!!! ” she retorted.
“are you saying… What the f–k? ” I mumbled with fear.
” relax bro, she’s not the one. ” she said calmly.
” she better not be” I replied with a relax voice.
After waiting for another 20 minutes and also at the edge of giving up, she arrived.
” she here!! Brother ” Anike shouted as she sighted her. I watched with my mouth wide opened like a dog as she approached and sat down with me.
” excuse me? Are you the one I’m here to meet ” came a voice that sounds like that of an angel. I couldn’t reply, I just nodded in response.

” so… Why are you looking at me like that ” she said after she discovered my unblinking eye on her.

” I’m sorry Ayomide, you are just so beautiful ” I said in the sweetest voice I have.
” thank you” she replied softly.
” so what will you like to take? ” I asked just like a gentleman will do.
“something liquid for a start ” she replied more softly.

I mentioned the waiter closer and ordered for two glass of champagne, which was served to us some seconds after.
I looked at Anike and she gave me a thumb up with the chicken lap, she was devouring.

While drinking the champagne, I tried to start up some conversation with her.
” you look so much like someone I know in the past, she look just exactly as you ” I said with a little gentleness.
“oh really? ” she replied with a smile.
“Yea… Her name is Erica and… I hope to see her again one day ” I said slowly.
” Anyway, I’m not her and I’m just me ” she said then followed by some little laughter.
” so tell me about yourself? ” I asked with some charming voice. She looked at me for a while then smiled before answering me.
” I began this world late, but I was able to made a living out of it, I studied bio chemistry at the University and I got a teaching job at a private school that pays me well, I live alone with my adopted parents that sponsored me through out my stay in the University. Speaking about what I do for fun, I love swimming and my hobbies are dancing, singing, playing indoor games and also I like Travelling ” she said.

” Wao, fantastic… I really admire your style… Let try to eat something now, we will talk about the rest after we are done eating ” I said, then I mention the waiter closer for our order.
The date went fine and after everything was over, I dropped her at her place.
“I really enjoyed the moment I had with you today, they are awesome, I hope to see more of you soon” I said after I dropped her at her place.
” Yea, it was nice time with you today ” she said, then she began staring into my eyes, I didn’t know what to do, but the devil in me pushed me to kiss her, it was a light kiss and she replied slowly.
“emmm… I will give you a call when I got home ” I said scratching my head with my fingers.
I entered back into my car and I saw Anike hiding at the back seat.
” so you are here all along ” I asked looking at her through the center mirror.
“yes, I saw everything. It was awesome, wasn’t it? ” she asked trowing a punch at me.
“hey !!!how many Chicken laps did you eat at the restaurant? ” I asked as I ignite the engine.
“chicken laps? No, I ate two full chickens ” she replied which made me apply break suddenly.
“what the hell !? Full chickens? Not just one but two!! ” I shouted in surprise.
” when I was lonely nko? ” she replied.
“don’t worry, mama will hear of it, glutton, big head gormandizer.” I said as I drove her home

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On a beautiful Monday morning, I was in my office doing what I know best, when my secretary informed me on the telephone about the arrival of some guest, I asked her to let them in and they entered, I saw Tina and her fiance looking extraordinary beautiful.

” oh what a pleasant surprise!!! ” I shouted immediately I saw the both of them.
“please make yourself comfortable , what should I offer you two ” I asked with a smile of joy.

“actually I would say No, but I will appreciate a cup of coffee ” Josh said (Tina fiance)
” Ummm… You can drink coffee for Africa” Tina said as she punch him slowly.

” Ayo we came here to tell you something ” Tina said.

“oh what is it?” I asked looking at the two of them, but they first look at each other faces but shouting the words together.
” we are getting married!!! ” they both screamed.

” oh my God! Congratulations, I’m so happy for you two. Wao…we need to drink to this ” I said happily.

” Yea, I’ve seen to that, come to my place tonight and let have some champagne, I’m trowing a little party today ” Josh said with a big grin.

” I trust you, Wao this year is just full of joy ” I muttered loudly.
” Yea, and one more thing” Tina said, ” can you best my Man for me, he have no friends ” she said.

” What am I doing that I won’t best my friend, common I will best and unbest him… Sorry I mean I will do it ” I said sarcastically.
” Yea, when coming to our place today, come with your own woman too, I don’t want to hear that you are still single ” Josh said jokingly.
“Yea… Actually… I have someone I’m serious with, I met her some months ago”
” …oh really? What’s her name ?” Tina asked curiously.
“Ayomide, she’s my namesake ” I replied.
” bring her along tonight, I will like to meet her ” Tina said. We talked for a while, then they took their leave.
I ran a conference call to my three friends back in my university days. Ope, Ben and mayor.

Me : hello to the three musketeers

Ben: stupid boy

Ope: woman worrier

Mayor : my best buddy, how are you ? It’s been a while.

Me : Yea I know, I hope everyone is good.

Ope : Yea

Mayor : Yea

Ben : Yea

Me : Ben, mayor have you guys heard that ope has proposed to Agatha sha

Ben : na so I hear am ooo

Mayor : the idiot wan marry your best friend last last sha.

Me : anyway, it’s a good thing.

Mayor : you remember Desmond?

Ope : Yea I do

Ben: our computer hacker dude

Me: Yea, what about him?

Mayor : he Don travel out ooo with Elizabeth , I heard that he’s engaged to her, that lady wey dey handle RPG like commando.

Ben: talk true

Ope : what are you guys still waiting for? Your mate Don marry finish.

Me : will you shut up.

Ben : silly boy.

Mayor : don’t mind him jare.

Me: It’s been long since we guys drink together

Ben: Yea, na so.

Me: there’s a party today at my friend place, let we guys all meet there for a long time reunion.

Ope : Yea, that’s a good idea.

Me: each of you should not come alone, come with your spouse, I will send the address to you.

Ope : I will come with my one and only love.

Ben: Hmmm… The thunder that will strike this guy Still dey for gym center . So me wey no get love should goan jump for river Abi.

Ope : Ogbeni shut up make I hear word.

Me : I’m ending the call, if you like go jump for inside H2SO4. Just don’t come alone tonight.

I ended the call, then I texted Ayomide about the party and she promised to show up. After the day work, I headed to my parent house to say hi to them. Unfortunately, they went on a visit so I met Only Anike at home talking to one of her cat.
” so you still talk to animals? ” I said as I made to sit down.

” Yea, it’s a gift. Just as you have the ability to see things, and beside I’m lonely and bored ” she replied.

” Oh… I would have take you along with me to a party tonight if you ain’t a glutton ” I said avoiding her eyes contact.
” brother it’s unfair ooo, you know it’s not good ooo” she said with a pitied face.
” unfair is when you finish two full chickens without giving me some to eat ” I replied still not looking at her.

” I’m speechless so you also want some, I could have order for 3″ she retorted.
” Son of Malacca!!! Three what? ”
” three full chickens, anyway I know you will take me along tonight, I won’t eat much, but I can’t promise if I see chicken. ” she cut in with a smile.

Since mama ayo have no other daughter, I agreed to take her with me, I branched at Ayomide place to pick her up since it’s seems like the right to do.

We got there and the party was just about starting, even though it’s a living room party. I met my friends there, I knew they will come.
” who is that betrothed lady? ” Ayomide asked me with her sweet voice.

” she’s a long old friend, her name is Tina, let me introduce you to her ” I said as I signalled to Tina to come.

” Tina, meet Ayomide, the lady I told you about ” I said and I watched as they both exchange pleasantries.

I walk Ayomide to a comfortable place to sit then I search for Anike, who I’m sure will be sniffing around for chicken. While looking around for her, Tina stood at the center to make a speech before having the wine toast.

“I appreciate everyone present here, I grateful. My topmost thanks goes to my true friend, Ayomide. Who brought me back to human with a mermaid tears he got from a friend whom I will be forever grateful to. Please a toast to Ayomide and to the upcoming blessings” she said the she raise up her glass for the toast.

I saw Anike, speaking with one of the chef, and before I knew it, she has been given a chicken. I was about collecting the chicken from her when Ayomide drag me aside.

” is she your friend you saved with my tears ” she asked. But the question came so perplexed to me.

” your tears? I don’t get you ” I asked confusedly
” it’s me Erica, I was the mermaid ” she slowly, but it’s seems Tina heard her as well.
” what the… ”

” you were the mermaid that saved me? ” Tina cut in.

” Yea, I was. My name is Erica ” she said slowly.

” how come you are now Ayomide? ” I asked with curiosity.
” actually, after I left, I couldn’t clean your memory away from my head. I took after your name so as to always remember you, I never thought I will see you again, not until your sister show me your picture, I love the name Ayomide, and now you are my joy that has come” she said.

” oh my God.. So you mean that big head eating chicken over there knew about it? ” I asked eagerly.

“Yea she does know about everything, I told her not to tell you the truth ” she said with a smile.
” seriously… I didn’t see it coming ” I muttered slowly.

“Yea… Remember I told you, that someday you will see me and not as a mermaid but as a human ” she said.

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On Tina’s wedding day, I was the best man as I said and Erica on the hand was Tina best lady.
It was a lovely ceremony and I planned to make it a rememberable one for myself and Erica. Just as the pastor said ‘ You may kiss the bride’. I went on my kneels before Erica and hold her hand softly.

” Erica… I might not be the perfect guy for you, I might not be the best guy in the world for you. But one thing is sure that I know, and that is… Love. I promise to love you from now till forever and I will always be faithful and honest with every single breath that I take. I love you Erica… I have only one request from you, and I want everyone present here to be my witnesses.
Erica… Will you marry me? ” I said slowly.
” oh My God!!! I will Marry you!!! ” she shouted out happily. I inserted in the ring and… We kissed.
All is well that ends well…
No one can go back and make a brand new start, but anyone can start from here and make a brand new end.

Sometimes… The adventure have to to end.

The End.