Story: True Life Story Of An Addict

Episode 8 years ago

Story: True Life Story Of An Addict

“I was diagnosed of Blood Deficiency Anaemia”, I told Cynthia.

“Ah! I thought it would be malaria oo cos this Lekki is in league with mosquitoes. Ok, no problem. I’ll this back and bring you blood replenishing medicine. Is that ok?” She asked.

I nodded in compliance with her view. She rushed into the kitchen to warm the food she had brought along and urged me to eat. I did eat the meal and felt like sleeping when she said,

Cynthia: Femi, let me quickly go and bring the medicine. I’ll be back soon. Just relax ok?

Me: Ok. How much should I give you for it? My boss gave me some…

Cynthia: I don’t want money. All I’m after is your recovery. And when you’re fully recovered, you can reward me with the full fury of your arsenal. (She laughed).

This girl no well ooo. She contributed immensely to my present state, and here she is saying her reward is another round of s*x? Abeg park well. I pretended to consent to her deal by smiling. She left my house for her’s to go bring the medicine she talked about. As I readjusted myself to sleep, power came. So instead of sleeping, I resorted to Video Game, while I await Cynthia’s supposed medicine.

Seriously this was a win-win for me: I’ve got money that I’m not going to spend and a girl who is more than willing to spend her money and, as an incentive, herself on me. I thanked my luck as I played the game.

Around 1pm, I heard a knock on my door.

Me: Who is there?

Ini: Oga Femi, it’s me, Ini.

Me: Come inside.

Ini, the girl from the super market, came to visit me. She had asked for my apartment from our gate man. She claimed she was on her break (1pm-3pm daily), so she decided to come check on me.

Me: That’s a nice thought from you Ini. Thanks.

Ini: You’re welcome sir. How are you feeling now?

Me: I’m getting better jare. A friend of mine just left to go get me the medicine I needed.

Ini: Ok. What’s the cause actually?

Me: Blood deficiency anaemia ooo. Mosquitoes wan finish me.

Ini: (Laughed) Sorry sir. The mosquitoes here sU-Ck blood with a drinking straw o. If you allow them, they’ll finish you in 2hrs…

We both reeled with laughter, especially when she said the mosquitoes sU-Ck blood with straw. She asked if she could do anything for me and I said no; that everything is being taken care of by my friend.



When I noticed she wasn’t gonna leave soon, I stopped the Video Game and changed the channel to African Magic. She adjusted herself on the chair and relaxed, as if that was all she wanted. When I noticed the relaxation, I excused myself and went inside for a nap. I instructed her to call me whenever she’s leaving. She nodded and smiled.

About an hour later, Cynthia returned. She stood still at the door and called my name, apparently because she met Ini inside. At this time, Ini had stood up from the chair looking rather confused because of the expressions on Cynthia’s face.

Cynthia: Femi who is this?

Me: Hey, you’re back early. What…

Cynthia: Answer my question!

Ini: My name is Ini. I came to check on Oga Femi. I work at the super market close by.

Me: Yes. And why are you this furious?

She said nothing; instead, she went into the kitchen. Ini took the plot to excuse herself and left…without saying anything. See wahala: Cynthia I can’t understand; Ini run after, else Cynthia will be mad. I left both of them and went back inside the room. She brought an Eva bottle of Ugwu mixture and 3 Cans of Peak Milk. She poured some into a cup and brought it inside the room. I rejected it and looked the other way.

I wasn’t impressed by her reaction earlier. I leave you guys to judge whether Ini’s presence justified Cynthia’s action earlier. I leave you to determine who/what is right and what is not. You saw someone for the first time and you thus react? She embarrassed me in the presence of Ini, and I believe Ini is embarrassed too; that’s why she left without saying a word.

Anyways, when she wan take beg finish me, I collected the mixture from her and did drink. She said I should drink it every morning before any tangible meal.

Me: Yes ma!

Cynthia: Femi stop this yes ma now. I said I’m sorry. I am only human.

After about 40mins later, she said she wanna leave. She also took the opportunity to tell me that she will be traveling to Enugu for a burial. One of her friend’s father passed away. She said it will take her 3-4 days before coming back to Lagos. Had she not accepted and contributed to the cause, she would have cancelled the trip. She had already consented and preparations were rife before she heard of my sickness. I assured her that I will be fine,

Me: I am a big boy Cynthia. I’ll take care of myself.

Cynthia: Please Femi, I am sorry about what happened earlier ok? Forgive me please.

Me: It’s alright. No problem.

Cynthia: Are you sure? Oya, prove it Femi..

She touched my J0yst!ck which gave her no response. For my mind I was like, “Chai! If na before ehn, this soldier for answer to the touch ooo.”

I assured her all was fine. She left and I slept.