" Wow " Emmanuel let out a lowed voice exclamation after listening to Tom narration. He felt like he had still underestimated the level of coincidence the occurrence actually was. It all seemed like luck playing games at it's most apex state. It all just marvelled Emmanuel to the core. After a short while he snapped out of his thought and stared at Tom. No matter what, he couldn't deny that Tom had saved him. " Thank you " He said in a soft but deep voice. Tom on the other hand didn't stop him, Instead he waited for Emmanuel to speak finish before replying " No problem ". Normally as friends, The best reaction was to shrug his shoulders and reply that it wasn't anything much, or at least stop Emmanuel from saying the thanks at all. But their friendship was quite weird, after all, it was made up of two apex level weird people.
Tom had known Emmanuel for a long while back then, and one thing he knew was that except when extremely necessary, Emmanuel wouldn't tell a friend * Thank you *. So for the fact hat he did so this time meant that it was extremely necessary, and so trying to stop him might end up making him feel uncomfortable therefore doing more harm than good.
They soon ended the conversation and then began another. " What are you doing here " Emmanuel asked Tom at which he replied, " My twin brother just got admission. I came to buy some cloth for him as he is busy in another market purchasing other stuffs he would need at school ". " Ohh " Emmanuel said, ' His twin brother ' Emmanuel thought inwardly. It wasn't that he was new to the term his twin brother as he already knew Tom had a twin, but that he said he was here to purchase goods for his twin and not himself. Does he mean he wasn't going. As if guessing the thought running through Emmanuel head, Tom let out a chuckle. " I didn't pass " He cleared Emmanuel doubt by confirming his thought. " Ohh " Emmanuel let out another low voiced exclamation. This particular exclamation seemed to have plunge the atmosphere into an awkward moment.
Emmanuel seeming to have noticed he had made a wrong move immediately fixed it up " Never mind, you would definitely make it next year ". " I got a late admission " He then said again to further ease up the feelings. Tom just shrugged seeming not affected by the awkward atmosphere. " You were lucky then ", after a short while, he spoke again " I would definitely make it in next year ". Emmanuel just stared at him and smiled " I know you would ".
Tom noticing Emmanuel gaze at him spoke out with a similar smile being birthed on his face " What happened ". Emmanuel laughed a bit before speaking " You truly haven't changed a bit " he said. " Neither have you, still the insensible boy I use to know ".
Soon they were done with their delicacies. They looked for a trash bin nearby and threw the junks in it. " Lets go and buy the stuffs together then " Emmanuel spoke. Tom nodded his head and said " Sure ". They both walked away slowly as they continued their chat.
Under the scorching sun, two young men walked carelessly n a busy road filled with countless people. This two boys were Tom and Emmanuel. They walked in a pace that wasn't fast. This action was not voluntarily, but a result of their carelessness. They were currently too absorbed in their conversation.
" So what school are you going to " Tom asked. " Fuotuoke, Federal university of Bayelsa " Emmanuel replied. A surprised look appeared on Tom's face after hearing Emmanuel. " Bayelsa, isn't it too far " Tom asked even though he already knew the answer. " Yes, it is but I can manage " Emmanuel replied. " But why pick such a university " Tom asked Emmanuel. " It wasn't like I had choose the school but that I simply lacked a choice " Emmanuel said.
" Yeh, at least you are going this year. You should be thankful " Tom stared with a serious expression at Emmanuel. Emmanuel just nodded. His gaze then turned towards Tom " Don't worry, you would definitely get into the university next year " Emmanuel said at which Tom shrugged his shoulder.
" See that shirt, I thought you were looking for shirts. That's one" Tom said as his eyes caught sight of a particular shirt that was shaded, hanging down from a nail.
As soon as Emmanuel saw the shirt, a glint passed through his eyes. He obviously truly liked the shirt. They both walked to the front of the store. " Who is here " Emmanuel asked.
Not up to a seconds flashed by after Emmanuel asked when a middle aged man showed up. He walked out from the shop. Emmanuel not wanting to waste more time immediately inquired about the shirt and it's price tag.
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