As I headed for the gate, my heart began to palpitate. I was to face the second phase of the problem I had gotten myself into. As I hit the gate, Boma, the security man rushed to open the gate,like he had also been expecting me. As he opened, I blurted immediately, ' Is mum back? 'my heart was banging because if she is, I am done for.
Wait itttt, you talk say you go come early. Why you just dey come???'. Boma retorted
I couldn't wait for all his blabbing, I rushed inside to see things for myself and behold, she was not back yet but her things were in the living room like she was. I searched every corner of the house to be sure she wasn't. ' Had she been home? or had she gone looking for me?... I just couldn't place what to think of. I just needed answers to find my place and know my fate cos I'm obviously in trouble.
Then, I rushed out to meet Boma again when I couldn't find her. And to see the usual Boma's character, he kept whining and teasing me telling me different boring tales of the consequences of what I had done.
When I got tired, I shouted, ' Oga Boma ,answer my question! Yes or No... '
Okayyy...Calm down, just listen. The next time this happens, I will make sure not to cover up for you, I wouldn't even let you out cos you cannot make me lose my job. She actually returned this money and rushed out back. I told her that you slept late last night and made sure to convince her that you'd still be sleeping in your room. Na God save you say she dey rush go somewhere that time. She wanted to come and check you but I tell her say, ' madam, you go go late o, I will tell her when she wakes up. '
(Chuckles) it was as if a very heavy load had just been lifted off me, it looked like blood just started flowing through my body as my heart beat suddenly stopped beating too fast. 'Eh God, all of this can only be because you love me or, cos if not...' I muttered as I walked in sluggishly.
Then the thoughts of what happened at the party popped again like a bomb, and I couldn't even place the thoughts. Then, I decided to call Bryan, but the silly ass wouldn't just pick his phone. It was really getting into my head, I wasn't feeling normal, I felt betrayed, used and finally dumped.
Bryan has never had to miss my call since we started dating. Or has he gone with another lady, or did something happen to hipm at the party? All the same, I was trying to have good thoughts, I cannot imagine being dumped that way after building so much together. The lovey lovey doses and care, I had literally put my life on the desk of his heart, thinking that everyday was going to be forever with him. And, sincerely,he has been the best... I really did not know what to think.
Trying to think positively, I decided to let it go for the period, I have a scene to act for mum before she returns. I suddenly remembered.
I had to let thoughts of Bryan evade my mind for the moment.
..........
I heard Mrs Davis' car hoot, my heart began to palpitate again even after Boma assured that he covered up for me already. I knew I didn't do well I had planned to give excuses that, I wasn't feeling too well the night before.
As I heard I footsteps, I headed downstairs ready to act up that I was really just getting better. Then, I saw sitting on the arm of the cushion looking distressed and unwell.
I quickly ran to where she was and hugged her
Mum, are you okay? You don't look good at all, Boma told me you rushed out this morning. What is it? I said soberly.
' I'm fine baby girl, I have missed you,'
She said as she drew me closer and hugged me tightly.
As I beheld her face, I saw a woman who was frustrated, depressed, going through a lot yet trying to be strong. I could easily tell even though I knew she was hiding it.
I wish I cared for her than I did
As she withdrew her arms, she walked to her room and demanded that she didn't want to be disturbed for the rest of the day.
Wasn't that even obvious enough but what could I do. This was someone I barely know everything about, I was just trying to get used to her being a mother figure. So, I just assumed she was fine.
I was happy I didn't have to give excuses anymore.
' It's time to settle Bryan's case.' I mumbled as I headed to my room