A love to stay

Chapter Four

“Who is that?” I shouted, if there was one thing I hated. I hate being disturbed from sleep. “Maddy” the voice called from outside. “b***h” I muttered under my breath. This was the reason I didn't want a roommate or anybody around, I really hate disturbance. I opened the door and Maddy looked like a mess.

Her black hair is all wet and dripping clinging to her face and neck. Her crop and bum shorts are all wet. I peeped behind her to see if it had rained but it hadn't. Clutching her phone in her left hand she said “ I'm so sorry” . “ It is fine,” I went back to my side of the room. She picked something and she left. It was morning already and I decided to get ready. I clearly couldn't without some music, so I proceeded to take a bath, applied skincare. I was going with a black crop top and cargo pants, straightened my wig, and wore my accessories. I really love walking without holding anything, putting important things in my hand bag, my earpods, lip gloss, perfume oil, tampons and pen. I made my bed and took a cab to school.

New York University is really large and arguably the largest university in the United states.The massive and gigantic structure had me tingling in my toes. It is just so nice. It is all I've dreamt of and where I came from academic validation is all you need. My cousin in NYU is always talking about their amazing programs and I'm so happy to be a part of it.

“Kiara!” I paused to see who called me and I saw that it was Billy, my cousin. The funny thing about us is, when we were still in Nigeria, everyone was always minding their own business, but now in a foreign land we're suddenly friends and family again.” You look nice” he said ,his eyeballs running a survey through me. “ “Look who's talking” I said laughing. “ “Come let me show you around” he said, turning towards the library. I followed him and we started to talk. We gossiped about our aunties at home, about school, about siblings while he showed me around. We met one of his friends, “ meet my cousin,Kiara,” he said, touching my hand slightly. He stared at me and mumbled under his breath. My face flushed in embarrassment, he must be so proud. I didn't say anything about it, I tried to forget but I couldn't. He is tall,dark and of course a Yoruba demon. Billy told me he knew him from Nigeria and they attended primary school together. He smelled like strawberry and vanilla, the eye-catching pattern of his shirt ……….. “Why am I thinking about a guy that clearly embarrassed me?” I said quietly. “ Who wouldn't think about him though '', I asked myself softly. I call my mum first thing in the morning and also in the evening, even though she stresses me out, I love her. If I ever wake up and I did not find my mum at her regular spots in the house I could run mad.

I already planned to cut off a sizable number of people when I resume college, so I scrolled through t****k a little. I brushed my teeth , changed into something comfy and went to bed.

I woke up very early, 6:00am , I stared at the ceiling, my knees pulled towards my stomach. I definitely slept too early,the bathroom door was looking like a ghost. I sleep with the lights off, I prefer it that way. I tried to force myself to sleep but I didn't succeed, I finally got up at 7 to clean up. I didn't have any classes till 9, but I definitely had some shopping to do.

My mum called and she promised to get me a car by the end of the month, she of course advised me to always pray everyday. There is a type of confidence I get for having that woman in my life, she taught me to pray my way out of any situation, with the help of her prayers…. I can achieve the impossible.

I wanted some milk and cereal, I also needed to buy some cosmetics. On my way out of the store, I was trying on my earpods, then someone stumbled into me or the other way round. One of the pods fell , I tried picking it but the other person picked instead. My senses picked up something, I could recognize that cologne anywhere, my heart started pounding in my mouth as I began to straighten. “ Hello Kiara” I just stood there, my mouth slightly open. I trembled slightly as I inhaled his perfume. His hair was a little wet from his shower, his brown eyes piercing and searching through me, I was so convinced he could see the back of my head. His seductive height hovering over me, he had on a very simple outfit. His black top complementing his broad shoulders, his trousers gracing his long legs. His silver necklace shines with the glory of the sun with a book shaped pendant.

“ What's up, what are you doing out here” he said again, smiling softly. His strong teeth,his seductive eyes and seductive smell….. it will be difficult to stay away from men. I shuddered again as I inhaled the cologne. “ Hi” I replied, trying to sound normal. “ I came to pick up some groceries,” I said, turning slightly to the store. He started to stare again ,I could feel myself going weak in my knees. “ I came to do groceries too,” He said. He didn't seem proud at all,he seemed interesting and extroverted .

“ I was about to leave, thank you” I said, trying to collect my earpod from him. He held on to it, his eyes, searching….” If I don't seem rude, can I have your number?” He asked “ of course” I replied. “Are you insane?” I thought to myself. This guy literally embarrassed you, I brushed off the thought and dialed my number in his phone. “ I'll text you” he promised. “Ok bye, I said , walking off, waving, smiling softly. Just a few feets away from him, he texted me and I smiled again. I glanced back and he was also smiling. “ I waved and got into the cab.

I dropped the groceries off, arranged them, and proceeded to clean the room but I couldn't get the thought out of my head. I didn't even bother to ask for his name,he is so charming and seductively polite. He was always interrupting my chores with his texts and I was always longing for his replies. My phone beeped again, I ran over to check…..