By morning, I woke up so early, freshened up and set for Mampong, Jane had sent me the address of where l was going and I did the gig. Her friend paid me 500ghc for the job as she was impressed. I had even forgotten to charge her, but this was way better. I got back to my hostel around around 1pm. Angela had already gone to school. I went to Ivan's room direct to check if he was home and he was. I was shocked though as he was on his bed with Mark also there on his chair.
"Ivan, how far nau?, you no go class?" I asked.
"I no go bro, no class today at all, thank God say I no waste transport fare
go" he replied.
"How you take know?" I asked again
"I called the course rep,he talk me" he replied.
"Thank God ooo" l was relieved that my journey was fruitful and that still I didn't
miss any lecture. I walked into the room as l was at door before and sat on the bed. I was still with my trumpet case as I dropped it on the floor in front of me.
"You're blind abi? you did not see me?" Mark interjected. l only just remembered
as he spoke that I actually did not greet him.
"Abeg, no vex, l was carried away" I replied
"No problem, Angela dey?" he asked
"She's gone to school I guess, she has lectures" I replied
"Ehen, where did you go yesterday that you kept her waiting? If not for me
and Ivan that kept her company before you came, she would have been so
bored" he said.
"Don't mind me bro, I actually went to see Mrs Asare" I replied.
"Mrs Asare" Ivan asked, "No be Jane that?"
"Yes, she's the one" I responded
"You then am still dey? Ivan asked
"Ooo boy, she still dey my top ooo" I replied.
"You mean you're still fucking her abi?" Mark interjected with an evil laughter. We
all burst into laughter and then I replied.
"Thunder fire that your mouth" with a chuckle.
"But wait ooo let me get this straight.." Ivan sat upright to talk, "..you're dating Mrs Asare and you're dating Angela too right?"
"Actually me and Angela started dating officially last night, we've been friends since but now we're dating...."
"So you were just smashing the poor girl without a pass before abi, aarrghh,
Stylish, you can't make heaven!" Mark interjected again and we all burst into
laughter. I picked up my trumpet box and threw it at him.
"Ahan, wait ooo, wait ooo, what is this?, where did you get this from?" he asked as he picked it up and opened it. "osheyyyy.....this na trumpet nau, how did you get it?" he asked.
"Commot am make I see" Ivan requested and he brought it out. It was shining as
the sun rays through the open window reflected on it. He put in the mouth piece
and tried to blow it but couldn't make a sound.
"Heeeyyyy, no pour spit inside that instrument for me ooo" I let out loudly
"Who get trumpet?" Ivan asked mildly. I took a deep sigh before responding
"Na Jane ooo, she get am for me yesterday"
"Wait ooo, she just got you trumpet, na your birthday?" he asked with a chuckle.
hehehe, no lah, she wanted me to do a birthday serenade for one of her friend's husband and I told her I didn't have one..."
Then she got you one instantly, waoh!!" Mark interjected.
"Yes she did" I responded with a smile.
Angela know about this thing?" he asked
Angela? I told her my dad bought it for me o"
"Sharp guy, you resemble me" Ivan said amidst his laughter as he was playing
vith the valves of the trumpet.
I'm actually confused guys, I don't know what to do. I'm torn in between these
wo fantastic ladies. Jane has been nothing but nice to me. She given me
everything I want for the past two months even without me asking. But I love
Angela, I really really do and I don't want to lose her. I really cannot cut it off with
Jane because it's not like we're dating, I think I'm just her sex mate and she
kes it that way, in fact I actually do but I don't want it to ever affect me and
Angela". l was a bit too fast in my speech as l was tensed.
"Oga look here" Ivan said sternly, "Don't you dare break it off with Jane for
anything or any girl, just keep playing your game. Don't get me wrong oo, I like
Angela, I really do but there is just so much to lose if Jane goes." He stood up and stood in front of me, "Is it the money she's been sending and giving you? the
phone? outings? and now the Trumpet? guy, be wise and smart " he said as he
walked out of the room
"I dey come bro , l wan go shit" he finally said as he shut the door.
Mark also stood up and as he looked through the trolley and rolled some rolls of
toilet paper on his hands,
"Stylish, you've heard ooo, sadly I'm with Ivan on this, but it is solely your decision to make, I'm sure you would make the right call" he said as he approached his door too.
"Thank bro, I'll think it through, but wait, you wan go shit too?"I asked
"Yes 0, chaii, my tummy is turning me" he replied
"What did you guys eat?" I asked again
"Na CSO cook one banku with okro soup this morning wey we gather chop, na ein dey worry people since oo, all of us wey chop am" and he ran out of the room.
I burst into laughter as I rolled on to the bed to rest and relax.
For like a week, myself and Angela kept searching for an apartment for her. And
finally she decided on an apartment called the "NO SIZE Lodge". It was a self
contain series of apartments with a seperate kitchen and toilet still on the school road but like a15 minutes walk from my hostel. She loved the hostel as soon as she saw it and she made sure I was convenient with the location before she paid for it. I was okay with it and then it was settled. She was to move her things the following weekend. She had called me the Friday night she got home that she would be coming with her Aunt on Saturday to the house with her stuffs. She
had planned on introducing me to her aunt that day as she had never mentioned
me to her before. After my call with Angela, Jane called moments later, saying she had missed me and can't wait to see me soon. I also told her I had missed her too and couldn't wait for our next meeting.
"Goodnight baby boy and have a lovely weekend" she said as she was about to
hang up.
"Good night Jane" I replied as the phone call dropped.
Saturday morning came and Angela called me around 10 am that they had gotten to her hostel.
I called Ivan and Mark and asked them to escort me so as to help her unpack and
set the house. The three of us set off on the journey and began to walk to the hostel. We got there and Angela was at the gate. She gave me a hug and a peck on the lips, then hugged Ivan and Mark.
"Oya, make we enter, make we go set the room" Ivan said as he walked inside the gate and went to her apartment.
"Where is your aunt?" I asked her
"She's inside actually, she's been asking of you guys" she replied
"Okay, let's go in" I said as the three of us walked into the gate and proceeded to
the apartment. We noticed Mark at the door and asked why he didn't enter.
"l dey wait for now, I don't want to be too forward, her aunt is in there remember" he said. I laughed and replied
"Scared pants" and we all laughed too.
"Come in joor" Angela said as she dragged my hands, "my aunt is actually very nice and friendly, you all would love her" and with that she pulled me into the room and my friends followed behind us.
As we entered the room, We all could see the aunt trying to fix a curtain. Her
back was to us. Myself, Ivan and Mark stood shyly by the door. We were tensed
but we were confident as we prepared to meet Angela's aunt.
"Aunty, these are my friends I told you about, Mark, Ivan and Micheal".
She said and we all prostrated as she turned. "Good morning ma" we all said without looking up.
"Oh common, stand up, don't embarrass me" she replied
On hearing that voice, I felt my heart in my mouth. Why was that voice familiar?
It couldn't be, No it just can't be, goodness lord! I prayed silently for it not to be true and as I looked up in slow motion to see the aunt, l was shocked, flabbergasted, stunned, surprised as my heart beats increased at a fast paced acceleration. There before us, was Jane, Mrs Asare. She was Angela's aunty!
"Oh fuck" I muttered beneath my breath as I froze at the spot!