I'm sorry i haven't been answering your calls or texts but now I'm in hospital and i will be discharged tomorrow " this was a text from Melanie with a selfie attached to it .
It really shocked me to find out that she was in hospital and only telling me now. I'm glad she's fine though . I tried to text her back and no response. Maybe i could convince my dad to take to her but mom won't agree.
Exams were in three weeks and studying was the only way i could think of since i have this plans which i am positively hoping they work for me. Next year i will be writing my finals which will determine whether or not i can go school in Australia.
"I will come to school on Monday just hang in there okay" a text from melanie again but this time i am hoping to go and see her if only my parents agree to it .
As i made way to go and talk to both my parents i started rehearsing what i would say and where i could start
"Mom,dad i need to talk to you"they both looked at me and i continued talking "my friend Melanie is out of hospital and i would like to go and see her . "
My dad gave me his approval.As for my mom she did not even bother to look at me yet she is the one who makes all the decisions. My dads approval doesn't mean anything if she disagrees .
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The most annoying thing is when you get up and the house is blasting with music. The perks of being African .It also happens that today was the day i was supposed to go and see Melanie .
My mom walks into my room and she's leaving now all i got to do is babysit my siblings. This was another way of showing me that i won't be going over to melanie's . I tried to remind her but she gave me a cold look.
As Saturday went on i recieved multiple text messages from Tony . He even called but i just let it ring . I texted Melanie about the change of plan and her response was"okay its fine" even though its not fine i need to accept it .
Later that afternoon i called Tony. He seemed pretty chilled about it seemed like i worried more about what he was going to say.
"Get the door "i said shouting
Vera comes into my room "theres a boy at the door and he's looking for you "she said.
I was a total mess. My braids were messy,my outfit looked horrible and i had a tired face. I didn't care how i looked they will have to accept it and move on .
In realising who it was i could have atleast looked nice but its too late his eyes are fixed on me . I wonder what he could be thinking i look like a hobo or some junkie . What's he even doing here i think i was clear on the phone . Be cool ,play nice ,act like your outfit doesn't bother youand try to smile "Tony why are you here?"
"I wanted to see you maybe round two of that ice cream"
I looked around"i think i explained to you over the phone "
"They can come with us "
"This are my little sisters we are talking about i can never be sure"
"We will be back real fast"he pleaded
"Fine just for an hour i need to change first "
"No need you look great get your sisters then we can head out"he smiled
"Tony this is Vera and Agosia my little sisters "
He waved and gave them a warm smile .
We had walked to the mall and he left his car behind. For once i felt appreciated,loved and most importantly not alone. As my phone rang the nerves started to kick in i got scared that maybe my mom was back and realised were gone. Looking at my screen it was just my bestfriend . Shoot i forgot we were planning to video call i hope he doesn't get mad at me,lately I've been distant .
While we were in line waiting to order i send him a text which he quickly answered, I'm glad he's not mad at me.
We talked about the sky,our hopes and dreams on our way back and we ended up buying milkshakes . Listening to how he grew i wish i had that kind of life but what else can i say not everything that glitters is cold i learned that from my own parents relationship. They portray the happy lovely relationship in public,privately my dad doesn't even sleep in his own bedroom reason why nobody knows . But if its really real with his parents then i salute him and his family.
He had the childhood any normal kid had out there. I can't even relate to any of that cause i stayed indoors with one teddy bear that right now my mother got rid of . I wonder where i get the courage to talk to people so freely . Sometimes i feel overwhelmed by the amount of people around me.
When we get back to the house my nerves start kicking in what if my mom has arrived i wonder . She would skin me alive and the thought that i took my sisters with me would just make her hate me.
"Thank you for coming over it was really lovely talking to you . I hope you enjoyed it as much as i did " i folded my arms .
He leaned against his car"i did and I'm happy you changed your mind that would have slapped me hard "
He waved at my sisters and gave a warm smile as we headed to our house."drive safe and sent me a text when you get home "i shouted and he hooted.
I couldn't tell whether there was anybody in the house but coming inside everything was still were we left it . I move around the house checking for any traces of mom being here and voila she hasn't returned.
The only people I'm worried about are my sisters right now what if they snitch on me. All that walking had worn them out they are sleeping peacefully but once they wake up i pray they keep their word,not just for me but Tony's sake .
I also managed to video call my long distance best friend Banji . I could tell him everything and not feel judged not that i would tell him about Tony now but when the moment is right i will. Thats the friendship i value .
Moments later my dad arrived with takeaways ,i had not even cooked yet and thankfully this man got us something . After an hour my mom arrived with takeaway too . As if that was not enough my sisters hadn't said anything yet now its tomorrow I'm worried about and the day after that and the day after the next day .
I laid on my bed and the thought sink in Exams are in a couple weeks wakeup and read . I hate exams why do they have to ruin a good evening for me.
Not long my phone rang Tony's calling . I fall on the other side of the bed and lay there so nobody could hear me talking in the late hour . I may sound confident boy is onto me. I would tell him i like him just not yet . After an hour of talking to him i finally get to sleep but i can't sleep exams are around the corner .
As i was searching for my bag i found a lollipop which i will use to keep me up .
Ugh i wish i wasn't born
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Aftet school Tony invited me to his fitting for his prom outfit . I still can't believe we have gotten so close in the past few months. Standing behind the curtain was Tony fitting into his attire, I was sitting there while waiting for him still going through a magazine.
The curtain opens revealing Tony in his exquisite outfit. You could see the shyness in his eyes followed by a smile on his face." At least say something." He said
The woman who handed Tony his outfit walked in and stood besides him " do you have a date "she asked him
Not sure what to say Tony mumbled looking at me and then at the woman "not yet "
She raised her head and looked between Tony and i then pulled me from my seat"walk over there i will be back" in 2 minutes she was back with a pile of dresses and placed them on the rack . I looked over at Tony who was still in his attire and the woman closed the curtain.
After trying on a few dresses she finally decided on a dress and i was also comfortable. She opened the curtain and Tony looked up from where he was seated. He got up from his seat and in slow motion looking right in my eyes making me feel nervous. The woman walked out leaving Tony and i alone. I smiled at him"what is she doing "i questioned
"This is insane "he chuckled
The woman walked in with a few accessories and said"this earrings go perfectly well with this dress don't you think"
Tony shrugged and i picked the other pair of earrings which i thought complimented the dress and me "
The woman did not mind "you look like you've just come out of a magazine" she complimented
She let out a proud evil laughter pouring brandy in her cup "come ,come " we both moved towards her and there was a mirror.
The woman was on the side admiring her work and i looked at Tony in the mirror to see him already looking at me,we both smiled at each other "you look beautiful "he let out and my heart was doing somersaults. I pulled myself together "thank you. You look quite like the gentleman "
We locked eyes and i felt connected to his soul.
"I need to take your pictures"one of the workers said and we broke the eye contact. After a few minutes some of the clients walked in and took us pictures. They liked how how outfit went together and we both felt special even though in reality i wasn't the one going to prom.
On our way home silence filled the space but not awkward silence. In my mind i was mentally preparing a lie to say to my mother . I asked him park down the street and he did not protest and just did as i had asked. Walking out he thanked me for accompanying him.
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