Omoshalewa - Episode 6

 

I am so sorry this episode came in late. Please, forgive me 

So, you guessed right @ Dorcas Oluwanisakin, Shalewa indeed met her friend... Take a round of applause there. Pah pah pah pah pah, you are great!!!

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It was Oyinkansola, my class mate and friend at Secondary school. We were both members of the Literary and Debating Society back then too...

"Wow!" I exclaimed as I hastily crossed to the other side of the road where she stood.

We embraced each other joyfully.

"How are you Oyinkan?"

"I'm fine . Long time no see!" She shrieked excitedly.

We gisted on the spot for some minutes more.

Oyinkansola was a 300 Level Law student in the same University. I told her I just gained admission that year and she was surprised that we have been on the same campus for nearly half of a semester and we never met till now. I told her I was on my way home when she saw me.

"Really? You stay off campus? Big girl," she teased. 
She on the other hand stayed in one of the female hostels on campus.

"Let's go, I must know your place this evening," she said as she dragged me along...

That was how I met Oyinkan again after a long time of separation and we resumed our friendship.
At times, I would go straight to her room after lectures to relax before going home later in the evening.
She had two room mates, Ngozi and Stella. Both of them were very friendly.

Oyinkan cannot be classified as a born again type of girl

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. She goes to church on Sundays, not every Sunday though, but then she can't be said to be a wayward girl like that. She was just in between, not hot, not cold... She attended parties once in a while. Her favourite hobby was reading novels, mostly Romance. I felt comfortable with her as a friend...

One day, I was in Oyinkan's room, relaxing after lectures. We both sat on the pavement at the verandah. Her two room mates soon joined us too to relax in the fresh air. We were all gisting when Desmond's call came in.

"Hello Shalewa, how have you been?"

"I'm fine. Who am I speaking with please?"

"It's Desmond. I'm so sorry, I had to intrude. I got your number from someone, I really want to see you," he replied apologetically.

"I see. It's alright, and thanks for the other day."

"It's a pleasure dear. Errrrmmm, please can you spare me a few minutes of your time this evening? I will really appreciate it."

"I'm sorry. I will be going for bible study by 5:30pm. Maybe some other time."

"Oh, that's fine. I love going for midweek services too, only that my church is a bit far from my workplace. Maybe I should worship at your fellowship this evening, so we can also meet to talk thereafter."

I hesitated a bit. I was reluctant to see him because I already knew the reason why he was bent on wanting to see me.

"Okay then," I finally agreed. "See you at church."

"Alright, but wait, you haven't told me the name of your fellowship."

"Oh, sorry. It's God's own Children School Fellowship. Just behind the Theresa female hostel is the venue. Ask any of the students, they will guide you."

"Okay, thanks a lot. See you soon."

He ended the call.

"Who was that?" Oyinkan asked.

"It's that Desmond guy I told you about, the one that works with Rainbow Bank."

"Oh! I see. So, you invited your toaster to Bible study?"

"No, he only said he would like to see me. I told him I won't be available because  I would be at church, so he offered to attend, so he could also talk to me after the service."

"I see, so what do you think about him?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean you already know the reason why he requested to see you, so what answer do you have for him?"

"Well, what else? Will just let him know that I'm in a relationship already. Oyinkan, I have told you that my Stephen is sufficient for me. I am contented with who he is plus the fact that I love him sooooo...

Ngozi and Stella's laughter interrupted me. "Lover girl!" They both said in unison.

"Don't mind her jare." Oyinkan replied, and then turned to me,

"You see, Shalewa, let me orientate you.
You are too beautiful to be heartbroken. Ask Ngozi and Stella, they will tell you their experiences in the hands of so called lover boys. They do not worth your tears at all, do you know if your Stephen even has a girl she's keeping over there at his own end? Or is it not that fine boy that I saw his picture on your phone?

I shivered at the thought," no Oyinkan, he can't, he's a child of God."

"Abeeegi." Stella put in. Trust no man my dear, which kind of God?"

"As I was saying," Oyinkansola continued, Desmond is a handsome young and promising guy and it will be a very bad thing if you turn down his offer. Or is it not that same Desmond I know? He is very popular among students that own accounts with Rainbow bank, because of his friendly and humorous nature.
See, I understand that you love Stephen, no one is disputing that but my friend, this thing called love is a game and you need to play it wisely. You cannot afford to put all your eggs in one basket. Giving Desmond a chance cannot interfere with your relationship with Stephen and to me, if I am asked to choose between the two, I will go for Desmond."

Haba! Oyinkan. What made you conclude that way, do you know Stephen? Have you compared them already?" I interrupted her.

"Girlfriend, I don't need to know Stephen. You already told me he is a University student just like you. You see, Shalewa, wise up, be smart. Stephen is an hustler according to what you told me, he is from a poor background, struggling to survive. All he can offer you for now is nothing. You even said you do send him some cash once in a while. Is that a relationship?

Let me tell you, a matured relationship is the one in which the guy involved is financially capable to take care of the lady. Now, look at it this way. Stephen has roughly two more years to go plus his Youth service, making three years. He will then start looking for job for only God knows how many years, you and I know the situation of this country. My dear, don't  be a loser, if along the line, he meets another girl that will be willing to help him somehow in exchange for his love, he will just dump you and you will be back to square zero!"

"You are on point dear," Stella supported.

"Yes o! Wisdom is profitable to direct," Ngozi put in too.

I sighed. "So, what exactly are you girls saying?" I asked impatiently.

"Good." Oyinkan continued. "Just say yes to Desmond, it may not be tonight anyway, so that you won't appear cheap. Just give him a chance in your heart. This our heart is too big for only one guy to occupy. Compare the two of them together and in the end, make your choice.
You are even lucky that he is also a good Christian like your Stephen. Some men can't even remember the last time they stepped into Church..."

"Says who?" I retorted. "Because he said he is coming for Bible study now, you conclude that he is a serious Christian? Nonsense." 

"That is the fact girl.

Read " The Agony Of Beauty " by the same author ( Moyosore Teniola )

. For him to even show interest in coming to church at all means that he is used to going to church already before now. Shalewa, don't miss this opportunity and later regret it o."

I was quiet for a while, trying to ponder on all the things Oyinkansola said.

"Are you sure of what you are saying?" I asked her.

"Yea girl. Don't go and over sacrifice your time and resources for a man you are not sure will marry you. Desmond is working already, he has all it takes to take care of you, you can even get married immediately after you get through your first degree. Borrow sense okay?"

"Alright, I will think about it. Meanwhile, it's time for Bible study, I need to go now. Thanks."

"Okay o. Chai, you are indeed a lucky girl, Desmond of all guys. My regards to the Prince charming oh! Oyinkansola teased."

"Na you sabi, prince charming my foot!" I replied as I stepped out of the room inhaling the cool air of the evening.

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So, my Darling brothers and Sweet sisters, do you think Oyinkansola is really making sense? What advice do you have for Omoshalewa?
Let the comments begin to roll in. Thanks for reading. I sight you all