I Love My Life

Episode 10

My eyes were still shut tight, waiting for when the sharp blade will pierce into my skin and how loud I will scream, at the same time seeing myself bleed to death. I was just imagining how my spirit will leave
my body, me wey be fine boy… The ladies guy. How I will only be missed by my parents and how those who claim they love will only come to eat rice during my burial and still go clubbing on FRIDAY, forgetting me totally, forgetting how they will wish to dance with me.

I waited for my death and when it didn’t come when it was supposed to, I opened my eyes and saw Kosi bringing the knife down……

The light came up and I saw what I never expected…

Beside Kosi were
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Jegede and Williams, the other two guys in my cartel. How could I not have noticed them? How could I not have known they were actually the ones doing this to me but could they be truly dead? When and how?

The three of them were rooted on the ground, they weren’t moving, as if paused. The knife dropped from Kosi’s hand to the floor. I quickly picked it and pointed it on them. Kosi stepped back and joined the Jegede and Williams and they stood in a queue.

I looked at them critically well, Jegede poured powder on his face and I noticed my home theatre remote in his hand. Williams had a pocket mic tugged on his shirt. I believe that was what made their laughter louder and it was connected to a
small wireless amp that was plugged in the wall socket. Why didn’t I notice all these all this while? And I was just fidgeted.

We kept on staring at ourselves. No one wanted to break the silence first. Then Kosi looked down on me and noticed the wet spot on my trouser and nudged both Williams and Jegede who broke into an outburst of laughter, that I almost felt embarrass.

Kosi: See man pikin wey de fear like woman. Chai!!! I beta pass you oooo
Me: Why did you guys do this to me na? Why na?
Jegede: Na normal normal guy. Sometimes, we have got to catch some fun They laughed again and began pulling off their
disguise. Kosi undid hers and came over and gave me a tight hug.
Kosi: I am so sorry!! I know we scared you to the marrow
Me: You can’t imagine how I almost died her. See you people shouldn’t try this again ooo. Oya, start arranging this room now. This will be your punishment. I went to the bathroom, pulled off and took my bath. I quickly washed the messed up cloth and
changed to a jersey before coming out of the bathroom.

The room was already set and arranged. I was so happy to see Kosi after all. Jegede brought out a spiced fish and we ate with a bottle of red wine I brought from my fish. We talked a lot about what happened recently, how it was arranged and planned. I was marveled at their creativity and my own foolishness.
We spent like an hour before Williams said he was leaving.

Jegede: Your sweetheart go dey with you na
Williams: No give am bele o. She also be our own sweetheart We laughed.
Kosi: Twill be beta dat way sef
Jegede: How?

Kosi: He won’t run away from me anymore. Na so I go cage am
Williams: Bad girl
Me: No be small. Her own don get level pass Nicki Minaj.

I saw them out and twas already past 2am. Williams came with his car, so he will drop Jegede off. All these guys with parents that has b——s money.

Jegede was the Cassanova amongst us while Williams was the “You can’t get me” guy. He flirt with those that had levels and he was currently dating a Minister’s daughter.
Kosi and I returned to the room after they were gone. She changed to her night wear while I made sure the door was properly locked. I went to bed while she la!d her head on my chest. What an amazing girl. She was pulling the hairs on my chest and giggling too.

Me: Kosi
Kosi: Not like I have forgotten my name
Me: Even though
Kosi: Eh heh! What is it?
Me: Good
Kosi: Bad
Me: Whatever. I thought you were supposed to travel.
Kosi: I changed my mind
Me: Why? What happened?
Kosi: Thank God first for seeing me first.
Me: God thank you oooo. After you na you ooooo
She hit me hard on the chest.
Kosi: E don do
Me: Now tell me….