Adventures with the diva

Episode 2

I sat down quietly, staring straight at her. I couldn’t think straight, I just fixed my eyes on her. Thinking about the unthinkable. I was brought back to life by the person sitting next to me.

” Hey dude, it’s your turn to introduce yourself”

“Do I still need that?” I muttered silently.

I can see everyone looking at me. I wonder why they won’t just face the front and mind their business.

I stood up to say my name when David and his friend interrupted my speech.

” The Samaritan boy” they barked.

The room echoed with tremendous laughs. I felt embarrassed, cos I was more like a laughingstock.

And finally, I felt there was no need for me to say my name.

” idiots” I cursed.

At the end of the lecture, I was appointed as the new course Rep, by Miss Kemi. She asked me to come closer and requested my help with her books. I packed her books and I followed her behind. And once in an oscillation, my eye will meet with her jingling butt. Sincerely speaking, the butt is great.

” Why are you called the Samaritan boy,” she asked surprisingly.

” Never mind the old fools, they refused to learn.” I muttered.

She smiled as she entered her supposed office.

” Miss Kemi, I think you will need my help here, this place is in a huge mess,” I said while surveying my eyes around.

” I think I know the reason why you are called the Samaritan boy,” she said with a smile.

” You know?” I asked curiously.

” Yea… Never mind, I really appreciate it, it’s nice of you” she said.

I fetched a broom and a piece of rag alongside a bowl of water, and I set to work. Her eyes were on me as I worked professionally like a dry cleaner. A lot of questions were running through my mind, but I couldn’t ask. Perhaps I am a little bit scared. When I first met her, she was just a girl and now she’s my lecturer. She looks too young to be a lecturer. If she is older than me, it will be within two or three years.

I broke the silence when I couldn’t hold it anymore.

”It seems you are new here and also in this town,” I said with borrowed confidence. And it seems, she’s been expecting a conversation from me, but has been foolishly silent.

” Yea, how do you know,” she asked with a glimpse of joy.

” We met, even before you became my lecturer,” I said jokily.

” I got you surprised, right?” she said as she smiled at me.

” Yea, I almost–I freaked out, I hope that won’t affect our friendship” I quickly took my eyes away after finishing the statement. I expected an answer but none came. I guess I am pushing too hard.

” You wouldn’t mind if I showed you around the town and school, perhaps we will get to know each other better,” I said, pushing harder.

” I wouldn’t say no” she answered.

And that was the greatest reply I certainly needed from her.

” I will give you a call,” I said as I exited the office room.

” This will be great,” I thought loudly.

I walked back into the lecture to pick up my things, but I found my bag gone.

” Are these guys playing pranks on me” I soliloquized.

” Which guys?” I heard a female voice behind me and I quickly recognized the voice.

” Agatha, are you with my bag?” I asked without turning my back.

” Who could have taken your bag if not me, or what have you been up to?” I turned to see her placing my bag on her head. I laughed at her appearance, cos she looks more like a petty trader.

” Come, I will tell you all about it when we get home,” I said as I dragged her out with me.

The evening arrived sooner than I thought. After eating the delicious spaghetti Agatha prepared for me, I lay on the bed for a quick nap, but it turned out to be a long sleep. I woke up around 7 pm in the evening.

I saw a note written by Agatha for me, calling me a sleeping bull. I guess she left after she realized the kind of sleep I am engaged with.

I helped myself with the remaining spaghetti left in the pot. Mama thought me how to cook, but I failed miserably. Even cooking ordinary rice is a problem for me. The day hunger forced me to prepare a concoction of rice. Believe me, it was a burnt offering.

I was enjoying the spaghetti I was eating and at the same time chatting with some fish on w******p. I remembered I had collected Kemi's number earlier in the day. I wasted no time in making a call to her.

Me: hello?

Kemi: hello Davis

Me: (surprise) How did you know it was me?

Kemi: I have a true caller, and besides, I knew you would call.

Me: oh. How was your day, ma?

Kemi: stressful.

Me: stressful?

Kemi: Yes, when I moved in… I did some cleaning and arrangement.

Me: Oh, you could have informed me.

Kemi: you called late.

Me: am sorry, I never knew.

Kemi: thanks for today anyway.

Me: It’s nothing, ma. In which area are you, ma?

Kemi: G.R.A

Me: just as I thought.

Kemi: you wouldn’t think otherwise.

Me: can you still go out tonight, ma?

Kemi: I would love to, but I am tired.

Me: Another day, I guess?

Kemi: yea.

Me: have a happy night's rest ma.

Kemi: and you too.

The door opened and my friends bounced in. I can tell from their dress that they are up to somewhere. Probably an occasion or party.

” Ay baba, this is where you were?”

” Where are you guys up to, dressed like presidential escorts,” I asked curiously.

They first pounced on the spaghetti I was eating. At least they still got a few spoons left to fight for.

” Ay, you cooked this?” Ted asked surprisingly after he discovered the sweetness of the food.

” Hell will lose if it’s me, my bestie did,” I said.

” I thought as much, go change your clothes quickly we got a party to attend,” Jonathan said.

I didn’t plan to go anyway, but staying at home doing absolutely nothing would absolutely be boring.

In less than 2 minutes, I was all done, and we all headed out. It’s quite unfortunate that none of us have a ride. Well, we thanked God for the local transport.

We boarded a bike which conveyed us to the party. At the entrance, we were stopped by security officials.

” Where are your partners?” One of them threw the question at us.

” Partners?” we echoed together.

”You guys must have a female partner before you can enter. That’s the gate entry password”

That came as a surprise to all of us. We stood there looking like zombies.

” So should we all turn and go back?” I asked the demoralized dudes.

” I would suggest we stay here and look for incoming girls”, Ben suggested.

We agreed to the suggestion and positioned ourselves like highway police officers.

Seconds turned to minutes; minutes turned to hours. Not a single girl came on our path. We were on the edge of giving up when we sighted these beautiful divas. They were like the children of Israelites crossing the Red Sea. I tried counting them with my eyes, but I lost counting. They were all moving like a herd of cattle, dressed in black.

” Who is in for threesomes?” I asked.

” Foursomes are better” Jonathan replied.

” Fivesomes isn’t bad” Ted quickly added.

” I will go for sixsomes”, Ben completed.

We all laughed at Ben when he said sixsomes.

” Death is calling on you, bro” Jonathan let out loudly.

”I can’t wait to eat your burial food” I added, joking.

” Whatever, see you guys in the building, am off to talk to some girls,” Ben said and he moved away from us.

He approached the ladies and we followed behind. There are some steps to catching up when the unexpected happens. We heard a gunshot. Immediately, we stopped on our track. With our very eyes, we saw those girls turning into predators. We thought they were divas; of course they are. But slay queens with a loaded AK 47. Running was far too much of an option because they are very close to us. Right there in front of us, the security men were shot dead. They all advanced inside, leaving two behind to watch the door.

We were all trembling from head to toe, although they didn’t seem to have time, but I know they got us in mind. Any silly move and we are all dead.

We heard a distant gunshot, followed by some huge screaming. Probably from some terrified ladies. My heart began racing fast, we had no idea of what was happening, and the fear of getting shot by some bloody slay divas paralyzed the four of us.

A lot of things began running through my mind. Maybe we could talk to the two ladies outside, maybe they could let us go. Perhaps I should try another way. After thinking for some time, I summoned up courage and then spoke softly to Ben, but loud enough for the ladies to hear.

” Ben, do you still plan to have a sixsome with these ladies?” I asked, fixing my eyes on the two ladies. I observed their reaction when they heard my voice. It’s quite unexplainable.

” Are you kidding me? This is no time to joke, I would give up anything just for my a-s to be safe.” Ben replied.

Just as he finished the statement, the door was opened and the rest of the ladies bounced out.

” Why are these guys still alive?” Says the one whom I am supposed to be the leader.

” They are just a bunch of fools, imagine one of them thinking about having sixsomes”, one of the ladies retorted.

“Fools indeed, let’s go” she commanded and took the lead, while others followed behind.

After they’d vanished from our sight, we took to our knees. I have never had a close call like that in my life. I ran like a hen being chased by a c--k. I got home, locked myself in, and began saying some prayers. Ben and the rest must also have found their way to their respective abodes. They ran as if they were in for a temple run.

No one has any idea about what happened in the building, but whatever it is, I know it’s not a good one.

The following day, I couldn’t go out for a lecture, probably still terrified by the bloodthirsty incident. I locked myself in, switched off my mobile, and hid beneath a blanket. Cowardice isn’t for the brave, but I lost bravery when I was a foot away from death. I heard numerous knocks on my door, but I wouldn’t open it. Who knows if the devil is still after us?

I heard another knock on my door, but I remained silent.

” Davis, I know you are in there. Open this door now before I break it down.” That came from Agatha. I know her ability. If I delayed any seconds, she might break the door down. At least, if I can’t trust anyone, I have got to trust my Bestie. I opened the door and she entered.

” What’s the problem? Are you sick? Why lock yourself in?” She threw out the questions immediately after she stepped in. I don’t fancy lies, so I told her everything even if I wanted to lie to someone, it wouldn’t be her, she would easily detect that I was lying. So, saying the truth is all I got.

”It’s okay baby boy, I heard about it also. The news is everywhere. I thank God that you are alive. That’s what really matters. What about your friends? Have you heard from them?” She asked.

” No, but they will be fine.” I replied.

I felt some slight pains in my stomach, I knew its hunger’s way of saying,” Hello dude, no food yet?”.

Thanked God Agatha is around. I begged her to prepare me breakfast. After a lot of excuses, she agreed.

The following day at school, I was heading to the library when I was summoned up by Kemi. I changed my direction and headed to her office.

” You weren’t in school yesterday; I searched all over for you and your lines are also off.” She asked.

An energy of joy ran through my veins. If that is coming out of her, that means she cares. I stood there, smiling at her, not knowing what to say. I can’t possibly tell her the truth and am having bad luck with lies.

” I was… Something came up and… I…it has gone. You look great today, ma’am.” I said, trying to evade her questions. And I think that works, cos I caught her with a blushing smile. One thing I discovered about ladies: if you appreciate them, they will appreciate it. Derived from some laws in physics.

” Can I take you out tonight, ma’am?” I asked with a charming voice.

” If it's fine with your girlfriends, then I will be waiting for you by 6 pm” she replied.

” Funny, see you at 6 ma’am.” I said, then I headed for the exile. I bumped into Joy (the class guru) on my way out. Accidentally and unintentionally, my hand pressed her b----t. She had no bra on, so I was able to feel the texture and the succulent softness of her b----t.

” Whoa!!!” I exclaimed. She wore a surprised, angry face, hissed, then pushed her way through me.

“Am sorry, Emm… nice b----t” I said immediately after her. I think that made her more surprised. I can see her burning with anger.

” Son of a b---h” she cursed.

I wouldn’t want to hear another, so I turned and found my way out.

I met with Jonathan and Agatha at the relaxation center. I guess he’s still trying his luck with her.

” Am I interrupting a date?” I asked jokily.

” You just did,” Jonathan replied quickly.

We laughed, then I sat in between them.

” Davis, I think it's high time we started believing you,” Jonathan said.

I looked at both of them with uncertainty. Wondering about what may bring about the statement.

”Some news reached me today, which I later confirmed by myself to be true… A body was found in the woods. A dead body, I will say… It came just as you predicted… She was found dead in the Forest today by a hunter.” Jonathan said with his head bent down.

” The question in the answer is that how did you know she was going to die?” Agatha asked.

I looked at the two of them, thinking about what to tell them. I am not sure if they will believe me and am not ready to risk saying it.

” Am I being questioned or what?” I asked with a little anger.

” Calm down bro, it’s not what you think, aren’t we friends?” Jonathan said calmly.

”I'm sorry Davis, it’s not just your first time saying something like that, it's weird, and I am worried”. She spoke.

I took my time before answering them, living my crazy life all alone. I didn’t know how it felt to share one of my greatest secrets with them.

” I do see things far beyond the human world. Not everyone out there is human. Some are creatures from the underworld. When I was a child, I lived in their world. Some are very powerful, some are friendly, some are evil, some are victims, some are casualties… The girl whose body was found in the wood, was lured by a creature, a creature of the wild forest. I know she won’t survive it…no one has”.

I watched as they both listened with their mouths open in disbelief.

”It’s okay if you don’t believe me,” I said, then I made to move.

” Sincerely speaking, I believe you. If you were lying, I would have known”, Agatha said.

I observed as Jonathan surveyed his eyes around him.

” So do you see anything now?” He asked. I didn’t answer him, but after a lot of persuasion from both of them, I opened up.

” Right here in front of us…is a dead man.”

They both took to their heels immediately.