Must Read: My Teenage Mind (18+)

Episode 6 years ago

Must Read: My Teenage Mind (18+)

I remained indoors for the rest of the week. Raymond would call and we’ll talk. I was expecting my siblings home the following week for school resumption so I had to visit the market to buy the things we needed at home since I’ll no longer be depending on junk food.

I had earlier on decided to board a bike but on a second thought,I started my walk to the market after making sure “my’ house was under lock and key.

I passed by some girls that I knew I went to primary school with. We don’t talk because we all went our separate ways after primary school and y’know this big ” girlism” attitude when girls wait for the other person to be the first to talk to them.

I had walked about ten steps away from them when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around and I came face to face with a not too tall beautiful girl. She will pass for miss Ebony black if there was a beauty pageant like that. Her face was lit with a smile. I know I always see her,sometimes alone,most times at Vivian’s shop.

Ifunanya: Excuse me please. You’re Rose right?

She asked very politely and friendly.


Me: Yes. I’m Rose.

Ifunanya: My name’s Ifunanya. If you can remember me,I was in primary one when you were in primary three.

I looked at her in surprise. And she recognised me?

Me: You must have a good memory.

Ifunanya: Thanks. Looks like you’re going out

Me: Yes. Want to go to the market to buy somethings for housekeep.

Ifunanya: Oh! May I accompany you?

Me: Yes please. Your company will make it fun.

We walked to the market talking and getting to know ourselves. By the time we were back to my house,we both knew everything about our families and 60% of our personal lives. She was such a jovial person that I liked her immediately.

Me: Welcome to my house. What do I offer you?

Ifunanya: Water please.

Me: Only?

Ifunanya: Yes.

Me: Okay.

I got her water and we went back to discussing street issues. Suddenly, she just changed the topic.

Ifunanya: Do you know that Vivian will be due by next month?

I looked at her and I was sure she could read the shock on my face.

I had forgotten there was anybody like Vivian. I had also forgotten that she was pregnant.

I heaved a sigh as I remembered again all the things Ebuka (the father of her child) said to me.

Tears dropped from my eyes so I had to dismiss my new friend with the promise of seeing her next day.