THE DEPTH OF ADDICTION - S4 E13

THE DEPTH OF ADDICTION 

I just kept staring at my brother. He started feeling uncomfortable with what I have to say. I know that there's no how I could hit the target tomorrow; not even on the day I have a date with Adedoyin. 

Me: (smiling) I would have loved to tell you that I won but it's just a bet.

Brother Segun: so... did you nail her? 

Me: no ooo... but I almost did....

Brother Segun: (excited) so tell me exactly what happened.... everything: bit by bit.

I took my time to explain everything to him without mixing any of the characters. He was very surprised that Bidemi could be so vicious with her innocent look. We were busy gisting about the whole issue when Funmilayo brought in my dinner. It's Amala and ewedu. I wouldn't have wished for a better food. 

Brother Segun: (smiling) Funmilayo ... so it's because Femi took you out today, is that why you are pampering him like this?

Funmilayo: (feeling shy) hanhan... big bros... don't I use to bring food into your room?

Brother Segun: yes you do; but not in a complete package like this.... served him in a big tray with drinking water and washing hand basin.

Me: (smiling) bros... you better go and ask our parents to give birth to another girl.. so that you can have your own wife. don't get jealous over my wife oooo.

We all laughed and cracked jokes over today's event. It's been long that we all sat down and have an open discussion. Brother Segun was really enjoying himself that his mouth slipped about the bet.

Brother Segun: (smiling) it means that if you don't have your way with Ruka tomorrow... I win.
Me: (blinks at him) what bet? I don't know what you are talking about? 

Funmilayo: what bet Brother Segun? And what has Ruka got to do with this bet of yours?
Brother Segun: hem hem.... so Femi did not tell you anything about the bet?

Funmilayo was about to say something when Mummy entered the room. We greeted her.

All: (smiling) welcome ma....

Mummy: so what are we celebrating that you guys just have to keep to yourself today? Even you Funmilayo. 

Funmilayo: (smiling) mummy, brother Femi took me to KFC today after school. 

Femi: hanhan... Iyawo.... do you have to tell mummy? 

Mummy: (smiling) she has to... so that I can say thank you. but come to think of it.... that means that you dint have your home lessons today? 

Me: (smiling) I did mummy... I begged Chidinma to close early today? 

Mummy: okay... but you should have told me.... I need to call Chidinma. she should at least call me when you made such request.

It took the help of Brother Segun to persuade her not to call her. we all discussed about the days event. Funmilayo explained her outing but leaving the part of our friends. It's now late. Mummy left us and told Funmilayo should go to her bed after 10mins. Immediately mummy left, Funmilayo continued from where she left off. 

Funmilayo: what is it about the bet?

Brother Segun: it's nothing little sister.... we just made a bet that Ruka and Femi relationship won't last for two weeks. And guess what: it didn't even last for a week. 

Femi: (relieved) we will be back again.... I may have lost the bet but we will surely be back again.

We succeeded in making her believe what we wanted her to believe. She left for her room after kissing her brothers good night. It's now me and Badoo.

Me: there's still tomorrow.... the bet is on till tomorrow evening. 

Brother Segun: (smiling) no need to worry yourself.... it's just laundry. 

We were still discussing about Ruka; when Ruka called. I showed the phone to Badoo, who insisted that I picked. I picked and immediately put it on speakerphone: so as far Badoo to hear our conversation. 

Me: (sober voice) hello Ruka... how are you doing? 

Ruka: (very low voice) how do you expect me to be doing? I loved you. I trusted you. 

Me: (cuts her off) I'm sorry about everything that happened today. It's not something that I planned. 

Ruka: so you dint planned it... so she's actually your girlfriend: but you told me you had no girlfriend. You guys are just the same; you such a lying bast*rd.

Me: you have every right to call me names... I'm even ashame to call you since the event of the day. There's no point lying again. Bidemi is actually my girlfriend but we were not on talking terms when I met you. I'm really ashamed of.....

Ruka: (crying) just stop it.... I have never been lucky with guys. Fatimo warned me about you and your brother; but I still took a risk to go out with you. I have never been ridiculed like today in my life. All because of what? I never deserved this from you.

Me: (sad) I'm sorry...I don't know what to say... I'm sorry 

Ruka: (crying continues) you are sorry... will that bring back my self esteem? I feel used and dumped. I feel like taking my life right now. Femi... I hate you... I hate you.

I'm about to say something but she ended the call. I looked at Badoo's face: who was actually moved. We stood there for minutes, sinking down what she said.

We really felt for her. I couldn't remember all that she said, but the way she uses the word ' I hate you' .... frightens me. It's supposed to be a bet but it turns out to an emotional wreck for both of us. I now regret taking the bet with my brother. 

Brother Segun: (coughing) Femi... I know how it feels with you right now. but there's no easy way to breakups. I have been there. Girls had said more horrible things to me during breakups. You just have to live with it. I think you should just forget about the bet for now. Concentrate about other things. She will be fine. Time will definitely heal her heart. It's well...... Henhen... before I forget what did she said Fatimo told her about me?

Me: (low voice) she said that your friendship with Fatimo was not a pleasant one and that you are too into girls. 

Brother Segun: (smiling) ooh... it's okay. it's better to be the player than being the one played. It's still new to you: someday you will understand what I mean. 

Me: I hope so bros.. do you still have Fatimo's number? Maybe I could give her call, so she could beg Ruka on my behalf. 

Brother Segun: I don't keep people's number that long on my phone. I have deleted it. Besides I don't think it's the right time for you to call Fatimo.... only time will redefine your friendship: that's if you still want her.

He really gave me some pep talk; even though some of it was that of a pervert. He really put a smile on my face. We joked about the whole issue before he later left for his room.

It is now very late and I'm lonely in my misery. I'm not feeling sleepy at all. I needed to talk to someone. My spirit is very low. I dare not call Ruka: she is the reason my spirit is low. I picked up my phone and I dialled Adedoyin's number. She picked on the first beep. 

Adedoyin: I was not expecting your call but I'm glad that you called. How are you doing?
Me: I'm okay... just that I slept early and I couldn't get myself back to sleep.. hope I dint disturb your sleep also? 

Adedoyin: (smiling) no oooo... I have been watching some Nigeria movies on Africa magic, it's been long I had time to watch TV. All thanks to you anyway.
Me: (smiling) how do you mean?

Adedoyin: don't bother yourself.... Sarah told me that you promised to come around tomorrow.
Me: yes..... but it would be in the afternoon.... anytime from 1pm... but I would make a call in the morning to confirm the actual time. 

Adedoyin: (okay) no worries dear! I don't know why I love you so much..... it just seems I have not fallen in love with someone before. When Sarah told me about you, I thought she exaggerated everything. But now I can see things clearly for myself. I wish you could come along with us to Abuja.

Me: (smiling) I'm glad that I dint disappoints you nor Sarah. In all fairness, you are cute. I mean very cute. You being in my life right now, is beyond my widest dream. I think I love you too.... when someone is always in your thoughts, it's either for the right/wrong reasons. you are there for the right reasons: which makes me know that I love you too. As for the Abuja..... you know that I would love to but you already know that I can't. I just can't. My parents are the main reason. 

 Adedoyin: (cuts me off) I know.... I'm just saying. please try to come early. I will be expecting you by 1pm. 

Me: (giggles) I said anytime from 1pm... but don't worry, I will make the 1pm. I just can't wait to kiss off your lipstick from your lips.

We talked like teenagers in love; laughed loudly and kept saying "I love you" at the end of each topic. She just kept drumming it into my ear that I should try to come early. I ended the call with a big smile on my face. She really gave me a lift. 

It's now some minutes after 11pm. Still not feeling sleepy but my spirit is elated now. I tried not to think about Ruka's issue but it just kept flooding back. I just have to think about something else. That was when Ronke's thought flashed on my mind. I started fantasising it in my mind. Ronke is a very big lady. She has the widest hip and biggest thighs. I smiled as I thought how I would raise those thighs and rests it on my shoulder as I work on her. It's just impossible. I kept daydreaming about Ronke that I slept off.

*****To be continued******