The Lagos air was very heavy outside my window, full of moisture because rain was coming soon. My apartment, which looks messy with architectural plans and half-eaten food boxes everywhere, felt even more cramped than normal. The last thing I needed at 4:30 AM was a surprise visitor.
There was a loud knocking on the door that broke the quiet in the early morning. Surprised, I moved quickly to look through the peephole. Through a blurry lens, I saw Dapo's face. Normally he has a confident smirk, but now his look is like the storm outside. He holds a bouquet of lilies; their bright colors are very different from his messy appearance.
"Dapo?" I mumbled, sleep thick on my tongue. "What are you doing here?"
He shifted awkwardly, a faint blush creeping up his neck. "Hey, Eki. "Look, I know th
