SUG week was always very eventful in the den, I thought as I watched an awareness truck drive past me for Eyo-ita hostel. "Eyo-ita queens, make some noise!" a guy on the truck said and he was instantly replied by the screaming of girls.
I smiled and walked on to Marlima where my friend, Chad, was hosting a party for his supporters. He was an aspirant of the Aluta top seat and so far so good, he was at the top of the table. I would not have attended his party. I had other plans. However, I told Chad that I would turn up, because I had hopes that Chenka would be my date for the party. Unfortunately, she ditched me at the last minute.
"Come on, Chenka. I don't want to go alone," I had begged.
"Take Dan with you then."
"Chenka."
"I'm sorry, Rich kid but I can't come. I would have loved to... Enjoy your party."
That part really got me. Did Chenka actually let her guard down cos before, she would say, "I have better things to do than go to a party, especially with you, Rich kid!" My sweet Chenka 😉 What an actress 🤭
"The don! You made it. I was beginning to think you wouldn't show up," Chad said and gave me a friendly knuckle grounder and a guy-hug.
"Congrats, bro."
"Thanks."
"Nice party," I said looking about the hall.
"Aw, thanks man. What about your girlfriend? I'm surprised she didn't turn up," he said in a flawless foreign accent. He belonged to the class of students who were citizens of foreign countries by birth. Also, his father was a politician, a very influential one, so you get the idea of what class of people would actually be invited to this party; only the high and mighty or, like Chenka would say, the rich kids. Chad introduced me to a circle of his friends and we entertained each other with talks of rank and money. Like what else do rich kids care to talk about? I was getting bored of comparing bank accounts when the DJ turned up the music and some people bounced to the dancefloor. Soon, they were playing a game of chyke a guy or toast a lady. I paid attention to none of this. I was busy chatting with Chenka on WhatsApp.
"Guy! That babe got shit!" Chad said over the loud music. I looked up from my phone. Asiwaju by Ruger was playing and a girl dressed in a yellow slip was dancing seductively. I stared... Her face. It was...She looked at me and winked. I quickly looked away. I tried to forget my surrounding but I couldn't. I clearly heard the crowd applaud her. I heard the men hoot at her. Even Chad, who had had too much to drink, was calling her lewd names.Then it happened, the stupid MC dared her. He asked her to chyke any guy in the building. I held my breath and looked at my phone nervously. I prayed within myself. Oh Lord, let this cup of temptation pass from me.
She came. She pulled me from my chair and to the dancefloor. I resisted but Chad appeared behind me gave me a shove. I was stranded. Mikaila was all over me and the crowd of drunk students were cheering. Some raised up their phones. Oh, good God! Was my relationship with Chenka doomed to end?
I felt passion seep through my veins. I looked about me nervously. I had to do something. My head began to swim. Mikaila was about to kiss me! 😷
The next thing I heard was a scream and a crash as a table toppled over. I opened my eyes and realized that I had pushed Mikaila. I had the consciousness of having screamed Chenka's name but I'm not sure if it had been out loud. Mikaila was on the floor beside broken bottles. The contents were all over her hair and dress. She was a mess. On top of that, she was furious.The crowd was laughing now. Chad was even cheering, "Good one, bro! Your girl would be proud of you!" The MC joked, "Ladies and gentlemen, that's what happens when you crush on another woman's property."
The crowd laughed louder and I felt somewhat proud of myself. I had proved my love for Chenka 😎"Noah!" Mikaila screamed in a berserk manner. I must admit that I shivered, slightly though. Slowly she got up. "You think this is funny?" She directed this question at me. Then, I realized I had a smile on my lips. I wiped the smile off quickly but she shouted, "Don't worry! You'll be sorry for this! You and your stupid doll will suffer! I'll ruin both your lives!" She screamed some other hateful words against Chenka which I am scared to put down. They were really violent. They also filled me with foreboding. What was she going to do?😰
"Nice one, bro. I'll invite you to my next party," Chad said still laughing. He staggered to me and gave me a slap on the back. But for self control, I would have punched his teeth in. However, I simply glared at him and left the hall.
"You and your stupid doll will suffer!" Mikaila's angry words replayed in my mind as I went home. One must not take the angry threats of a woman for granted, for woman can be a deadly creature. My fear was for Chenka. Mikaila could do what she wanted to me but I wouldn't stand and watch harm befall...
"Chenka," I mumbled and stopped in front of Bello hostel. I quickly pulled my phone from my pocket and dialled Chenka's number. "Chenka, pick up..." I said wiping anxious sweat from my forehead."The number you have dialled is not reachable..."
"Chenka!" I cried out in fear.
To be continued.
Nice one dear
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