Fate of love

Tell her

Tayo got the morning newspaper as usual. While he was reading through carefully, his eyes came across a cooking contest immediately, he called out to Ibukun; Ibukun! Ibukun!! Ibukun!!! Come and see o, he rushed to the kitchen entrance; what is it this time? See, it’s a cooking competition. And what does that has to do with me? You must participate, that is the issue you have with it; and who will make me participate in the competition? I will do that. That is not a problem. Tayo, where do I get the one hundred thousand for registration? Do you have thirty or forty thousand to spare? I will add up the balance. I can manage with thirty thousand, okay then, I will add the balance; and where will you get the balance from? You don’t worry about that. Hmmm Tayo, don’t tell me that, she paused and stare at him curiously. That what, what Are you thinking again? That you are going to take out of that money. Which money is that again? Tayo, you and I both know the money I am talking about.

The atmosphere was still, Ibukun was mad at Tayo but she tries to look at the world through rose colored glasses; I won’t let you take out of that money and that is final. Tayo looked at her and smiled you worry too much.

I sat by the corridor all alone wondering how to make it up to her

But there she was, thinking she was a parasite to me and trying to make up for it.

I got enough glance at her beautiful face, looking carefully over and over again

But I got carried away with the fact that she worries too much and it bothers me.

I walked up to her, picked up her bag and walked her into the room

God knows about all our worries and burdens but why do you still worry so much about it?

Leave it to Him, He knows how to take care of it.

She smiled with tears rolling down her eye, the mood in the room became very affectionate

As Little air caresses through our skin making me more emotional.

I do not need a hero to fight for me nor do I need a magician, all I need has always been you

The way you comfort me and help me know that God is at work for me, I bless the day I met you.

I looked at her flooded eyes, wiping them with my hand as mine too rolled down I said

Don’t worry honey, all will pass away.

What is the meaning of your poem? Ibukun asked wearing a very sober look on her face. You worry too much and it is not good for your health, Tayo smiled, patting her on her back. Tayo, I have an OND certificate, you are just planning for yours and here you are trying to jeopardize your savings on a competition that we are not sure of. It is sure IBK, because this is the season two of it and I am very sure that you will be part of the first threein the competition.

Some weeks later, Ibukun register for the competition. Tayo, you can keep the wolf from the door and yet you risked your savings for me. It is nothing compare to the love I have for you, he hugged her firmly.

I would have thrown away my pen, but I still hold unto it without a reason.

I let go my wishes, but the desires are kept in bay with lots of wishes.

I ran as far and fast as I could but my shadow brought me back to the start point with dishes.

Realization runs through the well of ignorance oops, seem like a journey of no return with fair wishes.

I held my head up high but something pricks me like a fish being pricked on dish.

Now the journey of years seem to be the embryonic, searching inexorably for answers.

But here you are my answer. Ife, you have always been the answer to all puzzles I ever faced, I bless the day I met you, tears rolled down her eyes. What is this time, why the tears? I really don’t need you to do this now. All I need you to do is make more researches because I know you are a winner already. But your poem is quite touching.

It time to pick Adeola from school, I will be back soon, Ibukun winked at Tayo. What is that for? He smiled lavishly. Ibukun left, Tayo was the only one in the compound. While he was walking round the compound, his phone rang; hello ma, no ma, probably, she is not with her phon. She just left to pick Adeola from school. Ok ma. The call ended, Tayo sat under the shade of the car park nodding his head with his head set firmly placed in his ear.

Serendipitous atmosphere was welcomed, the three wise one sat at the balcony. You will have to tell mummy about the competition Tayo said side looking at Adeola, hoping she will say something. For a while Adeola was quiet, Tayo thought that she won’t be saying anything. Suddenly she jumped off her chair; and the great cook is sister Ibukun she stretched out her hands like one who is introducing an award. They all laughed. Tayo pats Adeola’s head; must you always have something to say? Leave my sister alone o. Yes, I need to be out spoken. After a while, there was a loud horn at the gate.

Welcome ma, Tayo greeted with a wide smile as he runs to the boot. Good even Tayo, Tayo please assist Ibukun to take the food stuffs inside the boot to the kitchen. Ok ma. Adeola rushed to her mother, mummy welcome, what kept you so long? I branch to get some food stuff at the market. Hope you also got my chocolate too? Yes, I won’t forget my princess, but let’s go inside first. Favor lifted her daughter and walked in. As Ibukun moved closer to the car, Tayo whispered to her; now is the time to tell her, you have to take your chance now. Okay, but I hope she listens and adhere to our idea.

Clinching to the store door and moving sluggishly away from it, Ibukun scratched her head; mummy, I have something I want to tell you. Favor stirring her pot of stew with love and smile; what is it dear? Mummy, I have offended you. In what way my dear? Favor said putting a drop of stew on her palm to taste it. I want to participate in a cooking competition, and I have already purchased the form without your consent. Wow, that is good news. Yes ma, but the thing there is that it is going to last for about a month and I will be staying there. Haaaa! That will be kind of difficult for me o. I know ma. That is the more reason I am very sorry she walked towards Favor wearing a sad look. Okay, let me know when you are leaving so I can prepare myself. Thank you very much ma, she hugged her.

Morning breaks out, Adeola had gone to school likewise Favor and Segun had also gone to their work places. Ibukun walked up to Tayo with a mixed feeling. At first, she was happy that Favor had approved her going for the competition but she was worried how stressful things will be for her. I finally burst out of fear and mustered up the courage to tell mummy about the contest. She was very happy about it but then she thought of how stressful things will be for her, then she looks sober. Yeah, that’s true. I know with time all will fall into place and will be for the best.

Obdurate and concealed in pity, Tayo held his feelings within himself. Wow, you will be leaving by weekend, but before you leave you will go home first right? Yes, I will. It is just like a movie, but you don’t need to worry, God is with you surely He will take absolute control of everything. Thank you dear, Ibukun said holding Tayo’s hand. Adeola starred paradoxically; but Brother Tayo, don’t you know she was going to leave for the competition before? Tayo wondered within himself, why is this little Witch here again? Must she be everywhere? Shut up you this small girl. Okay o, all I know and want to tell you is that you should stop behaving like a baby, or are you a baby? Adeola!!! Ibukun shouted, you are such a loquacious being.

Honey, did Ibukun informed you that she will be going for a cooking competition? She approached the sitting area a tray of fruit salad. No, but that is good news. I thought she studied hospitality during her national diploma? Yes, she did. That’s good, I am happy for her. She will be leaving by weekend. Adeola walked closer to her mother starring at the fruit salad; I’m going to miss her she said wearing a sober look on her face as she stretched out her hand to get a taste of the fruit salad. Where is she, segun said turn at 270° looking behind the chair towards the kitchen. She must be outside with Tayo. Oh, that’s true. I saw her while I was coming in. Adeola concentrated on the Television show.