My name is Janet.
It was on a hot Wednesday afternoon I had met Kelvin, the first guy that swept me off my feet. I was fifteen and I had come home for summer break and went to see my close friend Sandra in her house.
On getting to Sandra's house, I called her on my cellphone to come take me in, I was shy to walk in alone because I imagined there'd be a lot of people in there, I was not a social person.
When I got to the sitting roon, I saw four guys seated. I greeted them and moved to a red cushion close to the television and adjacent to where they were sitting. I did not want to sit directly opposite them because I felt uncomfortable and I knew that their eyes were on me and I didn't want to give myself away.
I glued my eyes to the programme shown on the TV though it was boring but I had no choice. I looked around the room since it was my first time in their new home. It was neatly furnished and there were family portraits.
Janet, do you need anything? The way your hands are wrapped around your knee makes me think you are uncomfortable". Sandra questioned with a puzzled look
"Yeah I....." I stammered
"Oh, I forgot you a very shy person honey", she cut me off.
I felt embarrassed
"Hey Kelvin, meet my friend, Janet." Sandra introduced.
I could feel my heart beat racing. I never wanted any introduction especially not in the mood I was in.
"Nice meeting you, Janet" Kelvin stretched his right hand foward, his voice was soft, not deep some other guys I've heard talk. I loved it, even though a bass baritone voice can send shivers down my spine but this guy's voice was the best.
Maybe I'm out of my mind already.
I tried to take a deep breath and exhale so I don't reply him with a shaky voice. I didn't know why Sandra didn't tell me she had visitors, I was only expecting to see her family not some hot guy.
"Nice meeting you too", I managed to say and shook hands with him giving myself a thumbs up for finally pulling it through.
His other friends looked disturbed, they must have felt neglected. One of them made to leave and Kelvin read the scenario and quickly made the introduction. All the while, Sandra had focused on the Television pretending not to know what was going on. I assumed that Kelvin had thought she would introduce his friends but she didn't.
"Janet, this is my closest friend, Mike", he beamed, revealing his white set of teeth.
"You are pretty, Jane", his cheeks were pink. Hmm, he was the first guy I ever saw blushing.
"Thank you Mike." I was getting my confidence back at this point.
Mike walked towards and brought his phone out of his pocket and I thought he wanted to ask for my contact so I turned my face away to discourage him but that wasn't his intention. He dialed a number and walked to the door.
"I've got to go, Sandra", Kelvin said. He was about 5.9 inches tall. His eyes were black and pretty and he had slightly pink lips. His nose wasn't pointed but it was well shaped. His biceps were outlined in his grey shirt and the black chinos pants also complemented his physique. He looked like he was in his early 20's.
He caught me staring at him and smiled. I smiled back and adjusted my stare back to the Television wishing he would ask for my number.
Sandra escorted them to the gate, she was back in 5 seconds and I questioned her on why she didn't tell me about having visitors in her house and she said they were her school mates. I didn't want to argue as I was bothered about the impression I had given Kelvin that made him not to ask for my number. L
"Well, I may never see him again", I sighed.
Sandra cooked noodles and we both ate together and talked about old times. I avoided asking her about Christopher because I didn't want to appear desperate. I remembered my mum had taught me how important it is for a man to respect me. I went to the toilet to urinate.
The sun was beginning to go down so I decided to leave so that my mom wouldn't be worried, she was so protective
"You are always lost in thoughts", said Regina, clapping.
"Please come see me off", I said, smiling and running my fingers in my hair.
I was the only one home. My mum had gone to her younger brother's house to pick her gift; her birthday was in two days. Uncle Fred was so fond of her and he was the closest to my mum amongst her four siblings. He never failed to get her a birthday gift in advance.
At 6.58 p.m. I turned the water heater on while I went to kitchen to have some yam and eggs I had made earlier before leaving.
My phone rang as I was about stepping into the bath. I hurried back to my room and picked.
"Hello", said the voice.
It was familiar and I recognised the owner... Fear gripped me! My hands were shaky..
Next thing I heard was a loud sound.. BOOOOMM!!
