*TEJUMOLA* EPISODE 24 I sighed tiredly as I rested my head on marias laps, we just came back from Ibadan,- shed taken me to see my Fathers people. thats how it happened o. she concluded her half-heard story. hmm I closed my eyes. If you want to sleep, lie down properly now. she said adjusting my position. Grandma, youll be staying with us koh? Eniola asked. Yes, for a while o, Il be going back to Ibadan. She explained. No maami, I dont want you to go, please stay with me. I pleaded with her Me too.. Eniola pouted. see this children o. Maria laughed Okay Ill stay small oo Yeeee! Eniola hugged her. Mummy, lemme go and play with Tola? she asked me. I nodded. Dont injure yourself o Maria cooed after her. Teju omo mi, theres something I want us to discuss, though I know, it might sound some how... she hesitated. Uhum? I shut my eyes. Teju, dont sleep, lets talk please. she shook me. Okay, tejumola is all ears. I laughed sitting up. My dear, you know, every mother wants something good for her child... she began. As a child progresses in life, there are different things he or she needs to do... she hesitated. hmm. I wondered where all the sermons were coming from. Teju, let me ask you, how old are you? 24 na! I chuckled. Good, according to the societal law, you are supposed to be in your husbands house... she paused to see my facial expression. I gave her a deep frown. this style of you living alone, fending for your self is not just it, you need a man in your life Teju. A man who would take good care of you. she explained. I mumbled some words. Ehn? What did you say? Abi the men are not coming? she searched my eyes. I looked away. Left for me, I would never marry. Take David for example, I mean, Eniolas father. The boy seems to be all over you, ehn? You dont need a future teller to tell you he wants you... she was beginning to sound excited. hmmm Maami, you read meanings into things o, I and David are just close cos of Eniola, if not, I have no deal with him. I began to say. Heehn! You think Im blind? The way he use to talk to you, the way he use to... Maami...ah! I cut her short. All I want from you is to consider him. she said adamantly. Ehn! Ive heard, can I sleep now? I rolled my eyes. omo yi...hmn, Your still stubborn, when will you change? she laughed lying down beside me. Well thats when my name changes from Tejumola. I laughed with her. Soon Maria was fast asleep, but I remained awake. Different thoughts flooded my mind. She wanted me to get married, sure thats right. But I dont think Im ready to take any poo from some Adams generation... Talking about David, hes putting up some moves recently. Those unnecessary things he would buy, knowing too well Id use them, The regular shoppings all in the name of shopping for Eniola. I know hed give anything to have us together, but I just cant bring myself to accept that. Tejumola isnt that cheap! Mummy! Daddy is here! Eniola yelled from outside. Daddy what did you buy for me? Ehn? she asked loudly. Mummy see ooo she bashed into the room. I jumped up swiftly, adjusted my dress. Hy. I greeted David as he walked in. Hy hy Hy...thats a nice dress. he made to hug me. Thanks. I backed away. He shrugged Mummy, see, my daddy bought me ice cream, chocolate, and...and...and... she sounded happy. And samosa. David helped her out. Samosa! What kind of name is that one? Eniola laughed. Grandma see! Eniola told Maria who was exchanging pleasantries with David. Oma se oooo, ah! Daddy Eniola thank you o. Maria said to the amusement of Eniola. I shifted from one feet to another, I could feel Davids eyes boring into me. This man should stop looking at me na! I frowned. Did I tell you I love that dress? David asked not minding Maria was listening. I grimaced. Actually, I came to see you...weve gat some talks to do. he wore one of those seductive smiles. Dont even waste your time o! I wanted to tell him. He walked gently to the door Id be waiting outside. I nodded, waited for sometime, before following him. 500 COMMENTS FOR THE FINAL EPISODE
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