STROKE Of HEARTS

Oh wishes

I have food at home so, you're welcome to eat with me this morning. Thelma ceased to rub her stomach that was filled with butterflies. Unfortunately, I have a stomach ache. I ate before going out, but I would still love to eat your food. You cook better than I do.

Efeoluwa asked, 'Would you be willing to wait around in school for me? I have a lecture in the next hour,' and they both smiled. Efeoluwa also has a fondness for Thelma and desires her presence at all times. They have a strong appreciation for each other company. Thelma's feelings for Efeoluwa have been defined. Do Efeoluwa feel the same way" or she is yet to define how she feels about Thelma emotionally. Yes sure, I will and I promise I won't be talking to other girls in school because you're my one and only best friend Thelma said trying to sound funny. We'll start by going to the cafeteria to complete some assignments, and then to the canteen to wait for a while before you leave me alone. "Thelma and Efeoluwa embody the perfect definition" Of stuck together for life in people's eyes. Seeing how dedicated and sweet they're to each Other. You'll pray they remain best of friends forever and that nothing comes in between the two. Other girls in school wish to have friendship like that of Thelma and Efeoluwa. But it always ends in fight, gossip, betrayal and what not for them. Friendship like that of Thelma and Efeoluwa are hard to come by. People think it's the reason they've remained inseparable since secondary school days. But little do they know it all has to do with a secret sweet loving heart. Thelma is in her hostel accommodation and thinking. She lay on her bed staring at a wall, wearing a free silk nightgown. With her braids packed halfway into her hair rap. She is just lost in thought and wishes. Wishes, she hoped could come through but she knows her wishes might be an impossible fit to achieve. Expectedly, in a country where not only the government is against same-s*x relationships But the society and folks are outwardly against it. There are gay people in the country. But they live more like a very secret society. They are there but wouldn't dare come out in the open and announce themselves. This is because of the way the government and society treats them in this part of the world.

Her thoughts took her to the memory of an individual called area mama. He announced himself as gay coming out of the closet publicly. He was a content creator and everyone loved him or pretended to love him for coming out of the closet. One day everyone woke up to the news of his lifeless body being found on a road side. Shocking because few hours earlier he made a video and posted on his social media account. A few screamed for him to get justice, and this pushed the police to give an official statement on area Mama's sudden demise promising to unravel the mystery behind his death and bringing the culprit to book. But now no one is talking or asking questions about the death of area mama any more or any update on the progress being made by the police towards unraveling the case. In as much his kind of lifestyle is against the law in the country and attracts fourteen year jail term. Not even up till a month after his death and everything died down. Law of a country shapes the way and lifestyle of the citizens. But he is a human first and should be treated as one who has loved ones. It's obvious that the case has been thrown under the rug. Area mama's style of content has made a lot of people genuinely happy and smile, making him a very happy soul.

He was open minded and made it known to everyone that he was gay and also into hookup. Hookup is another word for the word escort or prostitute's in the country. He would always update online fan's about his day to day encounter with clients. Most of his stories are funny while some sad. Sad because he always gives his fan an insight of the hardship he faces. The ill treatment he gets from people around him because of his sexuality. He has so many physical attacks from haters some from online bully and mostly from people who come across him in person. He was once attached by a neighbor who used machetes to fight leaving him with so many heavy cuts. He shared a video of him in a car on the day he passed away, telling his fans that he was booked for a hook-up. Only to wake up the next morning to the News of his death. The police force are Not even asking who he was with the day he made the video. Who owns the car and why did area mama end up dead after being last seen with them and in their car. Thelma remembering area mama, made her tear up with the tears running down her chick. In her thoughts she's ready to go through all that and more for Efeoluwa. If at all Efeoluwa would show her a bit of love not as a friend but an emotional, romantic kind of love. She is ready to take on the world for her. Thelma doesn't mind ending up like area mama so far it mean.