Bukky - S01 E16

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Bukky - S01 E16

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 16

Chike walked down the street. He thought of taking a cold

shower once he got home. It had been a tiring day at school.

The second semester had just begun and the lecturers were

already intimidating them with stressful assignments and

group projects. He was running out of funds and might need

to ask his parents or his elder brother for financial

assistance. Preferably the latter. His parents were taking care

of his younger siblings and most times, he didn’t like

disturbing them. They were four in number, three boys and a

girl. His elder brother was working for his uncle while he

awaited his call off letter and he had been very supportive.

His younger brother was in his second year, and his younger

sister was in her first year. They were both in Imo State

University. His younger sister, the last child of his parents,

was the age mate of Bukky. If they met, he believed that they

would become good friends.

He brought out his phone from his pocket and dialed his

elder brother’s number. It rang for a while.

“Hello…”

“Hello bros.”

“Chike, how now?”

“I dey bros.”

“How Lag? How school?”

“Lag dey there. Na school matter make me call sef.”

“I no get money like that.”

“Ah bros. Abeg o. Nothing is too small.”

“I just got my call up letter yesterday and I need to prepare

for camp.”

Eyes brightened, “Where are you posted?”

“Abuja.”

“Wow!”

“I need all the money I can lay my hands on.”

“Congrats.”

“Thanks. I will try and send you something before weekend.”

Sighed in relief, “Thanks bros.”

“Hope you are coming home for the long hols.”

“I think so.”

“Don’t think. Come home. You can replace me at uncle’s

place and earn some cash this summer before returning to

school.”

“That’s true o.”

“You know dad and mum already have their hands full.”

Nodded, “Yes, I know. I rarely ask them for anything these

days.”

“Anyhow, man pikin go survive.”

“Yes o.”

“Later now.”

“Yeah, thanks bros.”

“Okay.”

The line went dead. He slipped the phone back into his

pocket.

“Fine boy.”

He heard the voice. He recognized it and broke into a smile.

He knew exactly who it was. He kept on walking, but, he

slowed his pace.

“Fine boy stop there!”

He started to laugh and glanced back. He saw her sauntering

towards him. Straight jeans, white tube blouse, black cap-

sleeve jacket, and a pink knapsack strapped to her left

shoulder. Her pink gladiator sandals had silver sequins

spread around it, giving it a unique look. Her smooth black

hair was packed behind her neck in a pony-tail. It looked

retouched. She looked fresh and pretty, like the flowers on

the screen saver of his laptop. His dark brown eyes grew

warm, lingering over her with intensity.

She caught up with him, “You! I haven’t been seeing you at

my shed. You just disappeared. Have you found another

akara seller,” she placed her hands on her curvy hips.

He gave a shake of head and grinned. They fell into steps and

walked homewards.

“I leave for school earlier than usual these days.”

“Oh…”

“How are you preparing for your Common Entrance

Examinations?”

She paled, “I am scared to the bones.”

He glanced at her, “Hey…” he placed a hand around her

shoulder, “You know I am here for you.”

She sighed heavily and nodded.

“I will assist you in every way I can, okay?”

She met his kind eyes, “Okay.”

He smiled at her and she smiled back at him. “Has your

boyfriend gone back to school?”

She turned her head, “Yes.”

Her emotionless voice got to him, “Have you guys

reconciled?”

“Yes,” her tone was flat.

He looked worried, “You sound like both of you are still

fighting.”

She heaved a tired sigh. She didn’t see her boyfriend the day

he returned to school. She practically avoided him since the

night he had his way with her at the back of the kitchen. She

barred his number on her phone so that he wouldn’t be able

to reach her. She didn’t want to communicate with him until

he returned home for the long holiday. Then, they would

decide whether to kill the relationship and move on or

rescue it before it disintegrate into nothingness. She didn’t

want a secret relationship. She didn’t want a relationship

based on only physical intimacy. They hardly talk. Every time

they were alone, things got complicated. Maybe she wasn’t

ready for a relationship or was she asking for too much?

“Bukky…” he noticed her distracted look, “Bukky…”

“Hmm…” she turned to look at him.

“A penny for your thoughts.”

“What about a dollar?” she grinned from ear to ear.

“See thief,” he eyed her.

She started to laugh.

“I am going home for the long holiday.”

“Owerri.”

“Yes. My elder brother has just gotten his call up letter and I

am going to replace him at my uncle’s firm.”

“Oh… okay. Where was he posted?”

“Abuja.”

“Wow! He is lucky.”

“Yea. Next year, I hope to do my industrial training at

Chevron, Mobil…”

“Shell or Texaco,” Bukky chimed in.

“Exactly,” he winked at her.

“I will miss you.”

“Same here. Anyway, I am not going anywhere until we

celebrate our birthdays together. I am going to borrow you

from your boyfriend.”

She chuckled, “He will fight you.”

“Let him try. I will finish him,” he boasted.

“We shall see,” she halted in front of her house.

“I will create time so that I can revise your notes with you

before your examination.”

Her eyes shone with joy, “I will really love that.”

“What are friends for?” he smiled at her.

“Thanks.”

“You must repay me with bean cake for a whole week.”

“See thief,” she eyed him.

He started to laugh, “The bible says he that does not work

should not eat.”

She hissed, “You are not serious.”

“I am,” he rubbed his belly, “I am so hungry.”

“Pele…”

“Later now,” he backed away.

“Yea… later.”

“I will call you.”

“Okay.”

He waved and headed off in the opposite direction. She

stood there, watching him, till he faded. She sighed, turned

around and went into the building. She thanked God for

sending her a really good friend. What was she going to do

without him?