It starts with a young man who lost his father at a very tender age. The father had died from a severe sickness that lasted 3 days; he was rushed to the hospital at exactly 9pm on a Tuesday night. With much prayers and support from well-wishers he finally gave up the ghost Friday night at exactly the same time he was brought in. Long before the boy was born his parent had lived happily together for 26years. His mother Florence was loved by all, because of her selfless attributes. She would greet everyone she met with respect including little children, no one ever saw her got mad. She saw everyone as equal and never discriminated against anyone. On the other hand her husband was a strict yet loving man who extended helping hands to people who approached him with problems. Things took a drastic turn with the tragedy that shook their family, but like nature that is unstoppable they moved passed it and found a way back to the land of happiness. Due to the pressures from family and friends about how young Florence was still young she was encouraged to remarry. Luck was on her side and she was so fortunate to meet another man with the same character, smile of that of her late husband. Sometimes she wonders if he reincarnated.
The young boy you would be reading about is called Henry. He had just completed his secondary school at the age of 16. During the period of the final examination he met a girl who was barely 15. They said hi to each other first at a candy store, it was here the young boy extended a kind gesture by offering her a bar of chocolate. This was what got them talking and later on became close pals. Her best song as at then was “grenade by Bruno Marz”. Like every teenage love they made promises to each other about how they would be together forever. She was an unusual girl, different from others in many ways. Her smile was like that of Cleopatra, her skin was the colour of the deserts of Egypt, and her long silky hair would remind you of your very first Indian movie. She was so out of his league because; he was as dark as burnt plantain. Like the saying love conquers all right? You should also know that not all teenage relationships grow into maturity stage. The experience was a great one for the both of them because they enjoyed it while it lasted.
Her lips were cold and succulent he said when they had their first kiss behind the class room door. She would walk pass his class and smile at him, she didn’t mind doing that like 3 times before break time. During break they would go get food then head to the auditorium where they would sit next to each other and hold hands or he would wrap his hand around her shoulder while she leans her head against him. Like every fairytale movie it has to have an end. The end came so fast for the both of them. They just completed their examination and it was time for sandy to return home to further her education, while henry decided to stay a year behind to help his mother who was sick as at the time. Things went south, even though there was no intention to break up. Henry knew it in his heart that he would never see her again. She left him with a shell that has a sparkling ‘S’ inscribed on it. This was the only thing she left him with, and of course the sweet memories. He cherished it with his heart and many times he would hold the shell in his hands and down pour of tears would run from his eyes. But eventually he got hold of himself.
Henry met a lot of other girls but there was none like sandy. He got used to the life of changing women like clothing, even before the age of 17 he had already been with 4 girls. As time went on he met an Hussaina who was 22 at that time. They met on a bus, it was her first time in the city and she tried to talk to him to get direction and made little enquires. After much talk they exchanged numbers. They kept it cool for a week or there about, just then she confessed her love for Henry. The young man saw this opportunity to explore his sexual life and possibly loose his virginity. She wasn’t a minor, and she was ready to do anything to make Henry know how she felt. After a week of intense calling, she invited him over to her place. Henry dressed up nicely as if he was going to prom, on getting to the house she invited him in. looking at everywhere nicely “you have a nice apartment’ he said with a smile on his face. She giggled and showed him to the couch, ‘can I serve you anything” Hussaina asked, “no thanks” he replied. “Fine then, excuse me please’ she said in the sexiest voice as she shied away. After about 3-5 minutes, she came back in eve form (nude). Henry gazed upon her beauty and looked at her from top to bottom, then steadied his eyes on her chest. He was speechless and surprised, this was the first time he would see a live naked girl. He didn’t know what to do or say. To break the silence Hussaina walked slowly towards him and you could hear the sound of Henry swallowing saliva nervously. She kissed him and whispered in his ears “you can have all of me”.
Henry gently ran his fingers across her breast, rubbing the nipples like he was scared of them. She moaned softly as he put his face in her chest and teased her nipples with his tongue. He began to trace his tongue from her navel slowly down to her lower lips. She was so wet that he felt every drop of her wetness on his tongue. Their romance was hot and heated and eventually they had sex. It was his first time so he lasted for about 40 seconds. This didn’t matter to Hussaina because she wanted henry’s love and affection. This went on for 3months and the time for the end was now. Henry took it upon himself that it was best to tell her how he really felt about her. He told her he was sorry that he didn’t really love her; she appreciated his honesty and wanted them to remain as friends.
The time came for Henry to leave the city for higher education. The eve was so sad for him and his mother; this was because he had never left her care for more than 24 hours. Earlier that eve they had had an argument and like two rivals they wouldn’t speak to each other. He packed his bags and got ready to leave, and just as his mother raised her head to look at her son, her eyes were as red as fire and tears trickled down her eyes. On seeing this Henry couldn’t control his emotions he ran into his mother’s arms and they wept for minutes. His bags were put in the car and it was time for him to leave. “Listen to my teaching and remember the son of whom you are” she said. He nodded and looked away as they both tried to fight the emotions and tears. Florence watched her son entered the car as it slowly drove away. She wept and kept waving at him like she has lost him forever. Henry looked sad and down casted. ”you would be fine” said the driver. “It is your first time of leaving her right? Yes. “I remember the first time I left mine, you should be happy you’re leaving her for good and not by death”. Henry smiled with the corner of his mouth like he had had enough.
University life was fun for Henry because he had a great personality and there were a lot of pretty girls in his college. You have a clue what am talking about right? One thing you should know about the university is that the first set of friends you meet aren’t really your friends. And always have in mind that only time defines us. Due to his ability to speak two Nigerian Languages and a little of French he was able to mingle with the Yoruba’s, the Hausa’s and also the Francophone and definitely English speaking students. Being a fresher he set his goals and priorities straight. He didn’t join the gang that neither smoked, drink nor party. He was so focused because the last words his mother told him kept pounding in his heart. Left to me I would say the only distraction the gentleman had was the recent crush he developed for a girl at first sight. She wasn’t so pretty but she had an excellent taste for fashion. The way she walks, swinging her arms in the wind and the cool breeze always slapping her natural hair against her face. He never said a word to her, not even a hi but the two maintained a steady eye contact. At this time other girls were secretly in love with Henry but he shut them all out because of his crush for Belinda. Only one girl took the bold step to tell Henry how she really felt about him, Cindy. Cindy had a great personality and wasn’t so different from sandy, but all Henry saw or wanted from her was pure, true platonic Friendship. What goes around comes around yeah? On the 10th of November, while sitting on the bench outside the class for being late, a girl walked up to henry and said “hi…you’re late too?” looking up he saw a radiant smile, “yeah…Belinda right?”. This was the first time he got to talk to the crush of his life at that moment, LOL. Fortunately they exchanged numbers and they got chatty and excited. She stayed at the hostel, room 10 to be precise. She liked to dance and swim and was a very good singer.
On a sunny Saturday morning, Belinda invited Henry over maybe because she was bored or needed someone to talk to that I still can’t clarify to date. On getting there she hosted him with a great reception. “Have you eaten? What do i offer you?” `He was shy, but “anything is fine” he said. Then she went in and came back with a tray in her hand and a very fat smile on her face. The tray contained 4slice of bread, cheese and a cup of tea. After eaten, she cleared the plates. They laughed and talked for long. This made Henry look her directly into her eyes and intensely, “what??” she asked repeatedly in a very tempting manner and all that ran through henry’s mind was to lean forward for a kiss. He took this chance to tell her how felt about her, and how he had noticed her walk and told her every little detail he noticed about her. She was speechless for a while and then asked that they remain friends, her reason was that she had a good guy that she loved. So unfortunate he had to kill all the feelings and the saddest part of it all, he never got the chance to taste her lips of the girl he loved at first sight. Till today the two never talked to each other again. So sad, sometimes affection kills friendship and I wish there was an easier way out.
Stay keen for part 2
