Must Read: My Teenage Mind (18+)

Episode 6 years ago

Must Read: My Teenage Mind (18+)

I finished my injections today. Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes.

Raymond later told me that he got a job in a company at Asaba with the help of his uncle.
I for one was happy with that development because I felt that the lesser I saw him,I’ll be able to give my time and attention to Chidera who has being coming to the family. He has met my mum,they talk on phone,my dad was already aware that he came with a marriage proposal.

At the time,I had not told him about Kamsi because I was waiting to know his kind of person. One day,he invited me to his house. He gave me his house address which was at housing estate. I had never being to that area before so I asked my mum how I was going to get to the place,after giving me directions,I left.

I got to housing estate and called him. He gave me an address and told me to ask anybody around.

It was easy to locate the house. I marvelled at the building. It was very beautiful. I knocked on the big black gate and I heard a voice from inside;

Gateman: Who’s there?

Me: Its me. Open up and see please.
He opened the small gate and sized me up.

Me: Good afternoon. Please I’m looking for . . . .

Gateman: If your name is Rose,then you’re where you’re supposed to be. Good afternoon.

He spoke cheerfully and it made me laugh. I followed him into the house and gushed at the furnishings.


There were his pictures on the wall and pictures of an elderly woman too. I sat down on a sofa and kept on looking around.

Dera: Welcome.
I looked to the direction where the voice came from and I saw him with smiles. He was putting on a jean trouser and nothing on top. He was lean and I frowned at that.

Me: Good afternoon.
I stood up

Dera: Thank you. Just sit down and be comfortable. Let me tell Oluchukwu to get us something.

Me: No. Don’t worry I’m fine.

Dera; Meaning? The other day at your house,you forced me to take . . . . .

Me: Don’t worry for now. I’ll take something before I leave.

Dera: Better o. Because you won’t step out without taking something.

Me: Yes sir.
He came and sat beside me. He sized me up and I saw a frown form on his face.

Me: What is it?

Dera: Why haven’t you made your hair?
I touched my natural hair which I parked into a bun and laughed.

Me: No money.

Dera: And who did you tell?

Me: I no longer feel comfortable asking mum about everything I need.

Dera: I’m not talking about her. Why didn’t you tell me?

I looked at him and did not say anything else.

Dera: Look,you’re too quiet and soft spoken for my liking. Who am I making this money for? Its for my wife and children. Free yourself from your shell and be open to me. Tell me whatever it is you want and I’ll do it. Now look at the small phone you’re using when your mates are handling iphones. All this things just has to change.

I looked at my tecno h3 and smiled. I bought that phone with my first salary back in owerri. I promised to always keep it around me till it spoils beyond repair.

Me: You,is it not Nokia torch you’re using?

Dera: Mine is different. I’m a business man and don’t need all this social media distraction.

I nodded and decided to change the topic.

Me: So,did you buy this house?

Dera: Nope.

Me: You built it?

Dera: Nope.

Me: Then what?

He laughed at my uneasiness but did not say anything.