Story: True Life Story Of An Addict

Episode 8 years ago

Story: True Life Story Of An Addict

Calling Deola compounded my day. I would have just managed the situation as it was before calling her. I became more miserable than before. Nothing looked impressive that morning; no, not even my best companion – PES.

I decided to sleep again cos I was not enjoying myself. I went to bed counting the roof instead of finding sleep. I rolled up and down my bed like a fried plantain seeking for freedom from the heat. When sleep wasn’t coming, I decided to engage Garfar again in a chat. Abi now, if I no get work to do, make I do something else.

I went downstairs to Garfar and started chatting with him,

Me: Garfar how are you?

Garfar: Oga, I dey fine o. How body?

Me: I am better now. How far now? Anything for me?

Garfar: Ha Oga, na me go ask you that one oga.

Me: Why? You mean say you no fit give me anything?

Garfar: Ha? Oga I fit now but I never collect salary wahali.

Me: Why? Landlord never come?

Garfar: Oga he come last week. Him say he go call me next week Monday.

Me: Eeyah. How you come dey cope?

Garfar: Na my friend Najim dey give me money Oga.

Me: Ok. Sorry ehn. No worry Landlord go pay you soon, ok?

I left a little pity for Garfar because he looked depressed at the point of chatting with him. I was moved to give him 3k that morning, a gesture that alomost ran him mad. He thanked me endlessly and prayed until I asked him to stop. After all, I made 50k during this sick leave too.

I left Garfar when there was nothing of interest to discuss again. I went outside the gate and walked along the street, sight-seeing the brood of fish having fun in the drainage along the street. As I walk along, I started to see the big guys of the Movie and Entertainment Industry: Jim Iyke, D’Prince (Omo Oba), Bovi and so on. Yeah! That’s what I am talking about. Their ride can make a hardworking man work more harder and also, make a lazy bone wanna steal, go into fraud or money ritual. D’Prince in particular looked so ordinary that day, dressed in a simple Jalamia and a bathroom slippers. The only distinguishing element was his spotless, lickable skin. Mehn, that guy clean no be small. Money good ooo.

After about an hour of sight-seeing, I decided to call it a day. I walked back home a little satisfied and happy. Garfar welcomed me with another round of prayer that later became annoying to me. I ordered him to pretend that I never gave him anything and he nodded in affirmation. With sweat rolling down my cheek, I went inside and straight into the bathroom for a quick shower. Another round of Golden Morn was enough to sustain me for the time being, atleast, until Ini comes with whatever she wanna bring.

Deola did call back,

Deola: Hey Mr. Sorry about my brief response earlier.

Me: Oh that? It’s understandable jare. How is work?

Deola: Pretty cool. But I’ve never witnessed a day like this before in this place.

Me: Is that so? What really hapened?

Deola: Hmmmm. It was a guy oo. He impregnated a lady and denied it when the girl was confirmed pregnant.

Me: What a poor girl.

Deola: Poor girl? Isn’t that how Nigerian Guys behave? They won’t deny themselves pleasure; but when the result comes, they’ll deny their responsibility.



Me: Hey woman! Pump your brakes. What do you know about Nigerian Guys?

Deola: What I know? Mr., I know a lot. In this job, I’ve seen a lot of mess. I just hope you’re not like that.

Me: Not like what?

Deola: You know, a player?

Me: A player? I am a virgin oo. I love my job, I don’t have time for girls.

Deola: Hmmm! You know what? You just sounded like one.

Me: Excuse me? How do you mean?

Deola: I mean, I never asked if you were a virgin or not. And in your words, you were too defensive. So?

Me: So? Don’t get me wrong. I am just a simple guy trust me.

Deola: I’ve heard you. How are you feeling now?

Me: You won’t believe it, I think I am back to my perilious best.

Deola: Perilious best?

Me: Yea… I mean I am back to normal now.

Deola: That’s good to hear. That reminds me. I may come a little late tomorrow. Is that ok with you?

Me: You stay opposite Jakande now. That’s like 5mins drive home barring holdup. You can come anytime you want.

Deola: That’s good to hear. Have a nice day sir.

Me: You too ma.

Call ends.

Wow! What is with this girl Deola sef? Is she using a microscope ni? She got my heart racing with those questions men. I thought about what to do to get back at her. I decided to wait until she comes tomorrow before asking her serious questions. I was prepared to ask her anything, as long as they are answerable.

I was still thinking about Deola when I heard a knock on my door. I looked at the time, 1pm. Could that be Ini? I rushed to the door and behold, it was Ini.

Ini: Oga Femi, I just come to see your face before going. I am already on my way.

Me: Ok. Go well my love.

I drew her close and planted a kiss on her lips. She threw her body open and wraped herself around me. Is this a sign of what to come tonight? The kiss lasted 10mins before she left.

#Finally!