ESE'S JOURNEY (SEASON 1 EPISODE 9) "Well… I mean.. yeah". I stuttered. "Well, I'd love to see you again". Mobor said. He then took his leave, as Lucy and I saw him off. When we got back into the room. Lucy started. "Okayyyyyyy… what just happened?". She asked. "Wetin?". I replied, trying not to smile. "The guy dey like you". She screamed with excitement. "Abeg stop. He's not. Ehn Ehn, let's see what he brought". I tried to change the topic. "Shorop! Shorop! I say the guy dey gbadu you. No change topic". She teased. This time I gave in. "You think so?". I asked her. "I know so". She replied. "You no dey see the way, him dey look you?". She added. "Me ehn, I no dey carry like anybody again o. Larry don teach me lesson". I said. Remembering Larry, made me sad. Lucy noticed, then she changed the topic. "Wawu! He bought Fried rice with a lap of chicken. It's even 2 packs. Ah! There's even 2 Max size of hollandia yoghurt. He tried o". Lucy tried to cheer me up. Seeing that I'm still not moved, she approached me. "Yunno, things happen for a reason. Don't worry. It'll work out fine for us, most especially, you". She assured. "Oya comman eat". I got up.. and joined her. We sha flex that day. The food sweet die! Days turn week, and weeks turn months. We've already been acquainted with Mobor. I knew he liked me. But I just dey keep am on a normal level. Mobor doesn't stay in Benin. He's a lagos guy. He's from Delta state. He actually studied Business Administration in Uniben. The period I met him, he was actually rounding up with his final year. His father is a renowned TV personality in Eko. So no doubt, Mobor family hold pepper. Financial pepper. One day, he asked me to go out with him. Lucy's examination was around the corner, so she was barely at home. Mobor and I just strolled out, without his car. We went to Nadia to grab a few bites. Uniben folks are familiar with Nadia bakery. After taking our snacks, we left. We were strolling down the walkway, when we saw a big moringa tree, with a bench under it. The sun no be here o. "Mobor, can we just rest, under that tree? This sun is killing me". I insisted. "Okay then. I don't want this your fine skin, to have coma". He teased. We both laughed. It's not that, I have a fine skin sha o. My skin is just smooth, and my face is acne free. I guess I have a fine skin. Lol. "So, Ese tell me about yourself?" Mobor said. "What do you want to know?". I asked him. "Like, you are not a student of Uniben, but you stay in a hostel with your cousin. And you never talk about your parents". He concluded. I just gazed at Mobor. Meanwhile, I planned on lying to him, but Mobor was too kind, to be told lies. I just opened up to him, and told him everything, from Larry's saga to the rejection I got, from my family. He was so touched. Then he spoke up. "Yunno, since the very first day, I set my eyes on you, that was when I started loving you. I love you Ese. I do". I just looked at him and smiled. The last person who said that to me, caused me a lot of misery. "It's not that, I don't like you, but Mobor, try and understand. I'm scared of falling in love again". I admitted. "Ese, I truly love you". He said. "And I want us to be in a relationship". He added. "I'll have to think about it. I can't just give you an answer now". I said. "It's OK. I just pray, I get a positive answer". He smiled. After about 30 minutes of rest. We went back to the hostel. Three days later, Mobor came to the hostel. I was alone inside. I was bored to death. If Lucy just comot ehn, boredom go just start. I heard him knocking, and I opened the door for him. "Surprise!". Mobor said smiling. He was holding a box of pizza. "Mobor!". I leaped with joy, and I hugged him. I welcomed him, gave him a chair, but he insisted on sitting on the bed. He placed the box of pizza aside, and asked me, "Ese, have you thought about it?". I nodded in affirmation. "So.. do I get a yes?". He asked. "Yeah. I like you too. But please, promise me that you won't hurt my feelings". I told him. "I promise Ese. I promise". We then hugged and we also kissed. Mobor Is a sexy guy. He's a great kisser. Everything about Mobor is sexy. Heard he did modelling back in school days. After we kissed, Mobor shouted in excitement. "Yessssss". I laughed. Then Lucy came in. "Mobor good afternoon. What's with the celebration? Ah, you even bought pizza. Today go nice o". Lucy said eyeing the box of pizza. "Madam welcome". I said smiling. She looked at Mobor and I, suspiciously. "OK, what's going on between you two?". She asked. "We're a couple now". I told Lucy. She screamed with excitement. "Awwwwnn, I'm so happy for you guys". We hugged. She also hugged, Mobor. "This calls for celebration". Lucy added. "Let's dig into this pizza first, then you guys, will go freshen up, let's go out". Mobor added. Mobor and I were inseparable. We were 5 and 6. What we had, was so real. My love for him grew stronger, each passing day. We were so in love. Love dey sweet sha. One day, Lucy, Mobor and I, were alone in the room, then Mobor said. "Um guys, I'll be leaving for Lagos on Saturday. And Ese, I want you to come with me". He said. I was speechless. Lucy stared at me, eager to know my response. Like, should I leave everything behind, and follow him to Lagos? I've never been to Lagos o… "Pleeeeeaaasseee". Mobor pleaded. Watch out for episode 10. Which is the episode finale in this season. Dm to get other seasons in your DM. Just 500 per season. https://wa.me/2347017385016