Chapter 36 Lonely Girl

We live in a world where women are bei ng cheated on and they still get to beg the men who parade around as victims. –Cinmisola

Fast forward to two weeks later, it seemed like the whole charade of the event that took place on Saturday had died down. What still got me amazed was the fact that no one was declared missing like I wonder how they did it, but I was going to bring them down and get justice for those innocent teenagers.

It had been 2 weeks since I saw or heard from Obinna and even if I hated to admit it, I was worried about him. However, I didn't know how to reach him except from Whatsapp, and apart from the fact that it had been weeks since he came online, I didn't intend to text him. I mean, what message was that going to pass across to him and to be sincere, what did I need him for? Maybe I just missed him.

On a Tuesday, I was working on my English assignment when Rotimi's sudden presence jerked me up.

"Jesus Christ, you scared me"

"I scared you or you slept off while reading"

"I wasn't reading I was....you know what? never mind, you're not worth the explanation. Why are you here by the way?"

"Just wanted to see the face of my sister before I leave tomorrow."

Leave? What is he talking about?

"Leave? For where?"

"My school called, something about an early resumption"

Oh lord! He is leaving. I will be all alone here.

"Whatever, thank God, now I can have the whole house to myself"

"Really? So you're not going to miss me?" he asked, giving me a questioning look.

"Why will you ever sit down and think I'll ever miss you, dude!"

"One reason, it's written all over your face, you can't even hide it."

Is It really that obvious?

If I ever had a doubt that you were daft, you just confirmed it, I'm totally happy you're finally leaving for good" I smirked, hoping it was going to conceal my genuine feelings better.

"Whatever, hide it all you want, I know you'll miss me, just know I'm only one call away, and try to stay away from those kids at your school, trust me, they are bad news"

Tell me something I don't know.

"Okay, whatever, please leave, I need to complete this assignment"

I pretended to fix all my attention on my book and acted like I wasn't noticing how he was staring at me. He loved me, and I loved him. We just never planned on saying the word like they did in movies. As if it was that easy. I could only imagine telling him, "Rotimi I'll miss you and I love you so much" That would be the most awkward moment of my entire life, you only say those words in your head or when the person is so close to death and you're sure they'll die because if they don't, you'll end up being mortified for the rest of your life.

So, bottom line, I wasn't going to say it. He patted my head and stood up to go. His hands felt warm and it made me feel safe but I formed a disgusted facial expression and acted like he pooed with washing his hands.

I was still going through my note when I felt my phone vibrate. It was a text message. From,Obinna. I don't know why I was excited, but I was and I clicked on it.

Hello, Remi

It was because of days like this I was thankful for using MTN. they gave me unlimited SMS.

<Me>

Hey, Obi...Long time no chat.

I know right.

I've been busy with work and a couple of other things, I'm sorry.

Why was he apologizing, it wasn't as if I was his girlfriend...yet.

<Me>

I totally understand. How has it been with you though?

Hmm, Someone is beginning to care about me, Halleluiah!

Idiot.

<Me>

In your dreams, mumu

We'll see about that. I need to tell you something, though. You free.

<Me>

Yeah, just reading, but it can wait. What is up?

<Obinna> Can't say it here, can meet up somewhere?

O...M...G! he's going to ask me out!

<Me>

Is this like a date or something?

Mmm, something like that....what do you say?

I'll say the cliché line.

<Me>

I'll think about it.

It's super important, Remi....please

<Me>

Okay, when do you want us to meet up?

We decided to meet up on Saturday. I took a deep breath as I walked into the mall. He was seated alone pressing his phone but I pretended I didn't see him and wandered in front of him like I was searching for him he finally looked up, stood and signaled with a funny mouth sound. I looked at him as if I was relieved to finally see him and surprisingly, he opened his arms wide for a hug and planted his soft lips on my cheeks.

"What was that for?" I asked as I took a seat.

"I just felt like it"

God, he was handsome.

"Don't ever do that again, especially in public"

"Hmm, so I can do it privately uh?" he wiggled his brow.

"You're crazy"

"I know. What do you want?"

"An iPhone X, And entire Fenty beauty makeup item"

"Whoa! Never took you for a gold-digger nor a makeup person"

"Well..." I acted as if my nails were important, "...you did ask me what I wanted didn't you?"

He laughed. "I meant, to eat. What do you want to eat?"

"I'll have four wraps of nothing for now. What did you want to talk about?"

"You're sure you'll have nothing?"

I nodded.

"okay, well I finally had time to think of the incident, and I've come to the conclusion that we've got to do stop them, we just can't keep quiet and act like it's not happening. So are you with me?"

I watched as he talked and talked.

'so he didn't call me here to ask me out? Why the hell did I dress all up then?'

"Yeah, I totally agree, You're right. We have to do something."

"Remi? Are you okay? You look funny"

"I'm fine....um...I've got to go"

"But you only just arrived"

"I know, I've got to go still, we'll talk later" I stood up to go.

"I understand, but you've got to give me a few minutes to get something for someone, I'll drive you back home after"

"Okay" I nodded, I needed a ride, the sun outside was not skin friendly.

He stood up and disappeared deep into the mall, leaving me to watch as people came in and went out of the mall. Why was I so disappointed? What did I expect anyway? He probably only saved my life because he thought I was weak and helpless. He probably thought of me as a sister. Girls like me, random looking girls like me didn't get good looking guys like Obinna, we got random looking guys like us.

I watched as boys came with girls, some held hands, others laughed, and others just smiled. When was I going to have a boyfriend of my own! The image of Obinna walking towards me with two shopping bags, one small and one large jerked me out of my thoughts.

"Hey, sorry for taking your time, it's stressful searching for makeup products"

Makeup products, 'so it was a girl he went shopping for?, a girl that needed makeup.'

"Why didn't you just ask for my help?" I asked.

"You already stated your choice, besides I needed it to be a surprise.

'What is he talking about?'

"Here" he stretched both bags towards me.

"What should I do with these?"

"I'm sure you know how to operate and iPhoneX and you should also know how to use the makeup products and items since you asked for it"

O MY GOD!

"You've got to be kidding me, Obi! I was just....."

"it's good to see you look this surprised, Remi. I'm glad you're happy"

"i...i...am happy, but you really shouldn't have gone through...."