Fate of love

separation

The weather was so friendly on a Sunday evening that Tayo sat outside the balcony letting the fresh air caresses through his body suddenly he saw a lady approaching his house; why is this lady looking lost suddenly looking like Ibukun? As she moves closer, the clearer the picture looks. Wow, it’s Ibukun, how did she locate this place? She only came here once not even to this place, we met at the junction. Suddenly Ibukun sighted Tayo sitting at the balcony, she ran with all the strength in her to meet him. She hugged him so tight that Tayo couldn’t catch his breath. Can you please release me a bit, I can’t catch my breath. Ibukun couldn’t even hear a word he was saying; I have really missed you. Bukunmi, can you release me a bit, I am really going to suffocate, he groans as he struggles to catch his breath. Oh, I’m really sorry. I hugged you at the length at which I missed you so I didn’t notice I was hurting you. It’s fine, but how did you locate this place because I don’t remember bringing you here. That is a small thing, I just followed the direction of my heart so it led me here, that is how I got here. Hmmm, Miss heart map. They both laughed.

I know you will make it through to the next stage. I always have that believe Tayo said as he held her hand and walked towards the bench he was sitting earlier. Thank you Mr know all, you are now a god right? That you know the end from the beginning, they both laughed. I didn’t say that o, he held her nose and tossed it. Ibukun tries to hold tayo’s nose too but Tayo ducked. I am so blessed to have you Ife. You are really a blessing in my life. Thank you so much for putting so much trust in me. You are the reason I am still able to push on. Thank you so much dear. Hmmm, that reminds me, when are you guys leaving to Delhi? We will be leaving on next tomorrow and we are going to spend close to a week over there but we must be present at the lodge by tomorrow evening. Oh, I’m really going to miss you, Tayo hugged her so dearly. Me too dear, her eyes almost clouded with tears.

The wind blows through Ibukun and Shayo as they pulled out their bags from the boot and heading towards the entrance of the Airport. Suddenly Ibukun phone rang. Hello! No I’m at the airport already.hmm, Ibukun is he the one? She winked with a smile on her face teasing Ibukun. Yes oo, that’s my joy, the reason I could still push through in this competition. Hmmm, that sounds fascinating. Remember you promise to tell me about him, she wore a puppy look. Yes, I know. Ha, you are such a… what can I say? Just let’s go, she poked her and they both headed inside the Airport along with the others.

The plane arrived at the Airport in New Delhi the second day. You are all welcome to India, Niyi proposed. They all echoed thank you sir. Chandu approached them, are you here for the competition? Yes, Niyi pulled up his bag, adjusting to seat well on his shoulder. That’s the vehicle to convey us to the lodge, they all headed towards the vehicle, after they were all set, the bus drove off.

Wow, we all arrived at the lodge, congratulations to you guys once again. Niyi threw out words and congratulating them all once again. We are no more in our father land so therefore, we have to compose ourselves even more than we have always done, before, Niyi admonished them. We will put in our best sir. I can’t believe I am in India Shayo said in excitement as she hugged Ibukun.

Tayo could withstand the fight distance threw at him, but this time distance hits him so hard that he stumbled. It’s just a day since Ibukun traveled to India but to Tayo, it seems she had gone for too long. Looking pale and feeling weak like a sick patient, Tayo sat by his door step then suddenly he had a bang at the gate; Who is there? He rushed to the gate. Ha, mummy it’s you. Shade, adjusted her bag on her shoulder, is my daughter at home? You, carry your bag inside. Jelila pulled her bag and dragged it towards the gate. Tayo helped her with the bag. Tayo, she is the new cook, please assist her in any way you can help ok. Sure I will ma.

The weather was harsh, Adeola’s school bus stopped at the gate and then horn. Tayo rushed to welcome Adeola in. welcome my dear. Good afternoon brother Tayo. Grandma just left not quite long. Oooh, why did she have to leave so early, can’t she just wait a bit for me to arrive? I really missed her. Don’t worry dear. She will soon come to visit next time. When will that be? You don’t worry she will soon come. Guess what, Tayo winked. She brought lots of stuff, Adeola suggested. Yes and No, Tayo smiled. Okay, please tell me, I am very eager to know. Okay, let me spill the beans; she brought the new cook. Is that all, Adeola felt disappointed. Why, what’s wrong, aren’t you excited that you having a new cook? No, I am not excited at all. She can’t be like sister Ibukun. Tayo was lost in thought immediately he heard Ibukuns name. Brother Tayo, Adeola jabbed him; what is it this time? Oh I can’t let this little witch get a hit on me, I have to compose myself, Tayo thought within himself. It’s nothing. I am just worried how you will cope with this new cook now that you don’t like her. I never said I don’t like her, I only said she can’t be like sister Ibukun. Go inside and freshen up then bring your assignments, Tayo tries to avoid further question from Adeola.

The beauty of sari entices Ibukun and Shayo as they walk through the market, the unpleasant noise seems to be cool to them as they contributed to it on the routine of the market. How much is this, Ibukun pointed to a lettuce a young girl sitting by an old woman replied her 20 rupees. Shayo turned to Niyi. Mr Niyi, how much is that in naira? That should be about one hundred and ten naira. Niyi paid and they all moved forward then suddenly Ibukun’s phone rang. She tries to pick the call, suddenly a man passing by hits her hand letting her phone fall into a deep covered drainage. Jeez, my phone. Where is it? Niyi asked in shock. It fell into the drainage. Oops, I don’t think we can retrieve it, you need to get a new one. I am so sorry about that. That must be Tayo calling me, how do I return his call? That is not a problem. You can make use of my Shayo proposed.

Shayo, I am really worried that my phone got lost on our way back home. What if I lend me your phone to call him and he didn’t pick up? Hmmm, miss lover girl will you just try it and stop all this. Ibukun dialed Tayo’s number but Tayo’s number was switched off. Oh Shayo see, I told you his number is off, she felt so worried. You can still try it again, it might be network problem, Shayo consoled her. Ibukun tried Tayo’s number over and over again but it was the same, she fell in bed burying her face. Stop being too worried. He might have a flat battery. You will just try it later. We still have a lot to prepare for, so get your head straight. Okay then, Ibukun replied.

An agony arose in the mists of an optimistic anticipation and the situation is obdurate but the panacea is hiding in obscure atmosphere, Tayo sat in the garden all by himself not being moved by the friendly atmosphere. Adeola walked up to Tayo in the garden; brother Tayo, I tried sister Ibukuns number but it’s not going through, did you get through to her already? Not at all, now, I am having a flat battery. Probably later, I will try her line again.

Under the peach tree, the atmosphere was so friendly.

Drawing out nectar, the butterflies flew around the petals rapidly.

The breeze penetrates through skin.

The sweetness makes hearts to sink.

Chandu read out a spoken word then he sat back on his seat. You are to prepare your meal according to the spoken word, Niyi instructed.

After a while, all the contestants were done cooking. Lots of fries were made as well as some cookies with c**k-tail, each cookies had creamy jam on them and were prepared according to the friendly atmosphere as read by Chandu. Bite after bite, the judges tasted every meal and then voted. Wow, this round has finally come to an end and the person that is… oh, Ibukun. Tayo’s heart almost ran out of his mouth as he stared at the television viciously like he was going to murder it. Ibukun tops the chat followed by Ayobami and Shayo. It’s a pity Jumoke could not make it to the final stage of the competition. Ayobami harden his arm; yes, I made it. Shayo rushed to hug Ibukun. We made it to the final stage. Their eyes were clouded with tears as they smiled unconditionally.

The mind chaos came to an end as each heart were let go of the morass heart maelstrom that Niyi almost caused. Jeez this man almost made me spit out my heart, how could he call out Ibukuns name like that? Tayo caught his breath as he holds tightly Adeolas hand. Brother Tayo, you are hurting me, your grab is too tight. Oh, sorry I never knew it was your hand I was holding. Modicum tenderness was felt through the television as it brings the obdurate situation distance brought upon Tayo to ease. It’s been three days since Tayo last heard Ibukuns voice but the television helped him magnanimously composed himself.

Perfidious strike of calamity in an ambiguous mess, Tayo got a call from his mother. Her voice shivers like one who has been hit by lots of cold. Tayo, I don’t know what is wrong with you daddy, he suddenly shouted in bed but now we are at the hospital. Tayo got shock and weak, his face suddenly looks pale. There was a loud horn at the gate, Tayo rushed to the gate to open the gate in order for Favor drive in. Tayo welcomed her but not as usual as he will always do. The picture on Tayos face clearly stated that something was bothering him. Tayo, what is wrong with you? I got a call from my mum that my Dad is in the hospital. Ha, then you need to go see him right away. Please go and check on him, my regards to him. Thank you very much ma.

Welcome back to your favorite cooking show, the ultimate cooking show. Here we are again to do the cooking stuff like we have always done. Our contestants are to prepare a lobster. They all fill their large pot with salt and water, as the water rapidly boils, they lower their lobster into the pot letting the head go in first. After some couple of minutes they brought out the lobster for it to drain. Suddenly Ibukun grabbed her lobster, detached the claws from the body then pulled back the jaw gently in order for the meat in the small part of the jaw not to get detached. She cracked the main claw with a hammer then pull out the piece away from the meat. She extracted the meat away from the shell ad arranged it back in position. She latter steamed it with a berry to give it a nice aroma. Everyone got amazed, Ayobami couldn’t cook further instead he learn from Ibukun.

And finally we have a winner Miss Ibukun Aderinola, the judges stood up and applauded so loudly. Mr Ayobami Demilade got the second place and Miss Shayo wright got the third place. Ibukun fell to her kneel with her eyes filled with tears, Shayo rushed to hug Ibukun feeling happy for her. I am so happy for you dear, I told you before that you are a cooking goddess, she gave a wide smile. Thank you very much dear Ibukun said with tears rolling down her eye. Ibukun you took so much time, but this lobster, wow, it fit in for the time wasted. Ibukun, you have really made today a wonderful day for me and I have a request, and I will be so glad if you will grant it, Mr Siddart said with a wide smile. I will if it’s in my capacity to do it, but what is it sir? Can I be your apprentice? Please with a sobber look on his face they all laughed. What! With a surprise look on her face you must been joking sir. I have not even gotten to your level of cooking, not even a bit close. That never matters, how about now you did something I couldn’t do? I know you are taunting me. Ibukun, I will say you are the definition of a chef. You look beyond yourself to impress your audience, Mrs Rashni added. Thank you so much ma. I feel really flattered. Mrs Margret walked up to the microphone after ibukun has been awarded her reward. Actually this season competition was an interview for the position of a managing director, so I announce Miss Ibukun as the Managing director of my company. Ibukun was short of words she could only burst into tears. That’s a tear of joy my dear Mrs Margret added.