My Encounter With Kate - Episode 11

 

Over eighty percent of corpers were out for the night program. The room was very quiet because a Corper claimed to have seen a Soldier approaching near and the consequence for being indoor was their merciless punishment that caused ache which everyone  avoided . 

I decided to hide under the bed.

For the first weeks in Camp, we had few night programs that ended between eleven P.m to twelve, we had to wake up as early as four in the morning to get water to bathe which was really strenuous .

We were informed in the beginning of the morning parade that the week would be loaded with activities all through. 

When it was evident that no Soldier was approaching, i changed to my pyjamas outfit and lay on my bed reflecting on how i spent my day and also waiting for sleep to come. 

I couldn't sleep because of the noise from the roommates and it really annoyed me. 

Less than thirty minutes to the program Kunle and Biodun were back to the hostel. As they got nearer i pretended to be asleep because i didn't want any disturbance fro them.

Biodun: "Just like the other night Osaz came back again"

Kunle: "It's because he isn't really a social guy, he hardly get involved in social activities"

Biodun: "Na lie jare,  nobody in this camp can convince me that he or she isn't enjoying the fun,  even if you don't like any of the activities, they are lots of beautiful ladies to hook around with."

Kunle: "That reminds me, Is Osaz still interested in Ada? 

Biodun: "I don't know o,  recently he has been quiet on that matter"

Kunle: "I think he is taking his time to really observe Ada"

Biodun: "Hmmmn,  i think he is just confused, if you could remember, the other evening he hugged a girl romantically in our presence"

Kunle: "That's true, I forgot to ask him who that was, he owe us an explanation"

Biodun: ***laughs***  

"I think Osaz is just confused"

Me: ***clears throat*** "I heard everything you guys said said, i am not asleep"

Biodun: "Thank God we didn't say anything bad"

Me: "I didn't accuse you of any wrong, as for the girl i hugged few days back, her name is Maureen and she a member my platoon and also she a church member, our relationship is platonic"

Biodun: "Osaz, Osaz,  hope you are telling the truth?"

Me: "Sure"

Kunle: "How far with Ada? 

Me: "I am still investigating jare"

Biodun: *** laughs*** "Hmm,  tell us the truth, Maureen is now your new babe abi"

Me: "Don't be ridiculous man,  she is more like an elder sister to me,  nothing intimate there"

Kunle: "As for me i have discovered a beautiful chick,  her name is Omolara, we finished from the same school, but when we were in school we hardly talk, just hello friend but today I saw her when I was training my volleyball girls . I was shocked to see Omolara

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. It was then i discovered that she was in my Platoon, and i remembered she was a very good volleyball player while in the University, i then integrated her into the team,  the other volleyball girls were highly impressed with her ability."

Biodun: "So you mean she will now be your Camp Chick? 

Kunle: "You always jump into conclusion, I wasn't done speaking before you interfered, while addressing the team after rehearsals, i  noticed Omolara gave a stare that had a meaning i couldn't decode" 

Biodun: "So how does that translates into her being you girlfriend ??"

Me: "Biodun! Let hear Kunle please"

Kunle: "When everyone had gone, i called Omolara to inform her of how i and the entire team felt her impact in the team and was impressed with her performance. I also enquired if all was well, that was how it started, we shared our experiences back in the University, while waiting for  NYSC mobilization and our experiences in camp."

We strolled in the cool evening breeze, I felt so free with Omolara like i had known her for years, our hands were locked, we gisted romantically  while we talked, I collected her phone number, then we went for dinner, after eating, I accompanied her back to her hostel, before i finally left , she pulled me closer and whispered in my ears "don't let go of this opportunity, you are sweet" 

Me: "Wow,  that is a green card,  take advantage of this opportunity o, I trust you jare"

Biodun: "What she said could mean many things, don't conclude yet"

Kunle: "Enemy of progress, let's  bet Omolara  will me mine, no matter the cost, i will go for her,  you are just being jealous because no lady is attracted to you"

Those who were listening laughed, i kinda regretted letting Kunle and Biodun being aware that, i wasn't asleep. I read and replied my WhatsApp messages while the duo continued with their argument. 

Eventually the room became quiet.