Shadow Of Love

Episode 39

We slept in each other’s arms and I ended up not going back home that day. Later that evening, Tobe was making coconut rice and I was perched on the table, admiring his beautiful body when I decided to give Claire a call and tell her I won’t be home.

Me: Hey.

Claire: You hey. Where the f are you? I’m so starving.

Me: I’m sorry babe. I ran into Tobe at the market so I had to follow him home. You know we have a lot of catching up to do.
I gave Tobe a sexy look and he couldn’t help but smile while Claire giggled at the other end of the line.

Claire: Hope you gave it to him real good so he’ll be able to see the difference between the whites and us?

Me: Uhm! I didn’t hear that.

Claire: Oops.

Me: Silly.

Claire: I know. So when are you coming?

Me: Tomorrow.

Claire: Alright. I’ll just go and see the boys then.

Me: Thought you said you’re hungry just now?

Claire: The boys will definitely make something available. Leonard especially.

Me: Love o love o.

Claire: Duh! If I hear love.

Me: Easy joor. I’ll talk to you later.

Claire; okay lover girl. My regards to our boyfriend.

Me: Mine to Leonard and William.

Claire: Okay.

We hung up and Tobe popped the first question;

Tobe: Who’s Leonard and William?

Me: Hmmm. Is anybody jealous or feeling threatened already?

Tobe: Yes. I am. So please, tell me.
I told him how I met my new neighbours and how our relationship had gotten close, the outing at new berries and then, Franca’s wahala.

Tobe: So finally, your roommate made you to start exploring your compound.

Me: Yea. The girl is so crazy and full of God knows what.

We chatted about other things before we migrated to the dinning to have dinner which was as delicious as ever. He had cooked the rice with little pieces of meats they you must get one or two in a spoon. I enjoyed the meal which he served with fruit juice and banana.

After dinner, we did the dishes together and settled on a sofa to watch an action film in mbc2. We were deep into the movie when my phone rang. It was William.

Me: Hey neighbour.

Will: Hi sweetheart. How’re you?

Me: I’m good. How’s Leonard?

Will: He’s fine, making me jealous and feeling lonely here.

Me: Tell me.

Will: He’s with Claire here and they won’t even respect my presence and use his room.
I couldn’t help but smile at his faked annoyance.

Me: Awww. Give Claire the phone. I need to speak to her now.

There was a shuffle at the other end before Claire spoke up.

Claire: You.

Me: Silly roommate. Make sure not to give my William a boner there.

Claire’s laughter filled my ear immediately.

Me: I’m serious.

Claire: Alright. I hear you.

Me: Abeg o.

Claire: Goodnight joor.

She passed the phone back to William.

Will: Thank you. She’s leading him out now.
I laughed and he joined me.

Me: You sabi act o.

Will: Abi?

Me: Yes.

Will: Okay. Let me not distract you. She said you’re at your boyfriends’.

Me: Yes. Would you like to speak with him?

Will: Nah. Instead, I’ll like to meet him. It’s better that way.

Me: Alright. I’ll introduce you guys to him soon.

Will: Alright. You take care and be careful.

Me: I will. Good night.

Will: You too.

Me: Hey. If Claire gives you problems again, call me.

He laughed and I hung up. I relaxed on Tobe’s laps and he kissed my forehead.

Tobe: Glad you’re making lots of friends.

Me: Hmm.

Tobe: So, this your crazy roommate, I hope she doesn’t influence you negatively.
I sat up immediately.

Me: Nah. Lemme show you her pix.
I picked my phone, unlocked it and went to the gallery. I searched for one of Claire’s beautiful pictures and clicked on it. Her beautiful face filled my screen immediately and I passed the phone to Tobe with smiles on my face.
I watched his countenance change immediately and he dropped my phone before pulling me back to his laps.

Me: Is anything the matter?

Tobe: Uhm! No. You know I don’t like fair girls so I was just disappointed.

Me: Lemme catch your mouth there like you don’t like fair girls.

I giggled and concentrated on the movie, Everly.