The Love I Regretted - Season 1 - Episode 25

4 years ago

The Love I Regretted - Season 1 - Episode 25

We hugged while I boarded a taxi going to the garage.

The taxi I boarded unfortunately got stuck in a heavy traffic caused by a trailer that fell over the road. It took the driver up to 1hr to get to a junction where he was able to bypass the traffic. I finally got to the motor park only to discovered one bus just left, making me the first person in an eighteen sitter bus. That's going to take forever to get filled up as evening is approaching fast. I sat in the front waiting for other passengers to come as I've got no option. While waiting, my phone rang and it's Temmy

Me: Hello Temmy

Temmy: Have you moved?

Me: Not at all, I'm the first person in the bus Temmy: Oh! That will take a while. Just let me know when you land.

Me: Surely His call sounds strange and unusual but I discarded it, thinking maybe he's just being caring. I bought a cold lacasera with two gala and was eating while surfing the net to distract myself from the reality I've found myself.

My phone rang again and surprisingly it's Funmi. That was when I admit what Temmy said earlier, I am indeed angry. I ignore the call as I don't think I want to speak to her that moment, maybe when I'm back to school and that's if she'll allow it. She called again and after the third time she stop calling and sent a text message that reads "I am waiting for you, right behind your bus". I first thought I was misreading and then I read it again and look back from the bus but could not see anybody. "Was she trying to play prank on me and how did she know I'm here". That explains Temmy’s call, he's the informant. Temmy seems to like and prefer Funmi. She sent another message as I was still looking around from the bus and that reads "step down from the bus now, you can't see me from the inside" I did step down from the bus and walk down to the back of the bus but still couldn't find anybody. I started getting infuriated and was going back to my sit when one of the conductors called my attention to somebody waiving to me. I face the direction and it was indeed Funmi. I walked towards her and discovered she packed her car away from the sight of the garage people. Funmi : Why didn't you pick my calls.

Me: I thought you were busy

Funmi: But I'm the one calling

Me: The last time I called, you told me you are busy and shun me off. Once beaten, twice shy.

Funmi: I did not shun you. I was indeed busy that time. Was that the reason you did not call me again? Not even a message on whatsapp or bbm, yet I could see you were online.

Me: After our last conversation, if you were me, will you call you?

Funmi: Of course I will call me, because I'll understand I'm really busy.

Me: That's the difference, you are not me

Funmi: Are you angry?

Me: Why would I be? I've got no right to be angry Funmi: Will, you don't forget things easily, why are you using my statement against me.

Me: Against you ke, why would I do that? Anyway, experience they say is the best teacher.

Funmi: Are we still friends?

Me: Hundred percent we are friends

Funmi: I'm sorry if I offended you with my speech or actions. I meant no harm. Me: No problem, we are good

Funmi : Really? Are you sure? You still sound angry.

Me: (Of course I'm angry) Yes we are good. Funmi: Then prove it

Me: (I hate it when a lady ask me to prove something because to them it could mean anything and if one did not do what they are specifically expecting, it's war) How do you want me to prove it?

Funmi: Go home with me

Me: I am not going to Lagos as you can see Funmi: I know. I'm going to your side.

My dad has been working there for the past four years.

Me: Oh! You never mention that before. I thought he's in Lagos

Funmi: He started a branch of his company there four years ago because of the availability of raw materials around there Me: Which company is that?

Funmi: Albert-Simeon Foods and Drinks ASFD

Me: He co-owned it? Since you surname is Simeon or is he bearing Albert also?

Funmi: That's a little complicated, you'll know about it later.

Me: I know that company. That's where Daddy Orire, the man that do send me money works. I heard he's one of the top officials there.

Mum was even telling me he's trying to work my place there after service year.

Funmi: Really? Then he'll be close to my Dad. I don't know much about the branch though.

This will be my second time there.

Me: Oh, good to know it's your father's Company Funmi: So will you go with me?

Me: I don't think I have option, do I?

Funmi: No you don't. We both laughed as she followed me down to the bus to pick my bag only to discovered a lady is already sitting there pushing my bag to the second passengers sit in the front.

Lady: Are you the one here?

Me: Yeah

Lady: I'm sorry I can't sit too close to the driver. The gear handle will be disturbing me, besides the sit is too high

Me: You could have pick another sit at the back then (I look at back and discovered like five people were already inside the bus)

Lady: I did not meet you here

Me: But you met my bag

Lady: That's none of my business, I'm sitting here and no mountain can move me

Me: (I started laughing seriously) Mountain?
Lady: You are laughing at me right? Instead of you to ask politely you are laughing. I'm still waiting for the mountain that will move me from here.

Me: (Still laughing) Please can you pass my bag to me?

Lady: I can't carry any bag

Me: Okay excuse me and come down, so I can carry it, since I can't climb on you.

Lady: You think you are wise, I should come down so you can sit here right?

Me: (Getting angry now) I'm not dragging sit with you madam, just get me my bag

Lady: I'm not madam (She handed the bag to me) Me: Thank you (I started to leave)

Lady: Are you leaving?

Me: Yes, I want you to have enough place to sit. Lady: You are angry, I was only kidding o, come back I'll go to the back sit. I could hear other passengers complaining they are losing two other passengers, meaning they'll stay longer there.

Sometimes we encounter people like that who are always frustrated. Best way to deal with them is to be cool and let them have their way before they transfer their frustration on you. Funmi asked me to drive but I declined for the fact that I don't have drivers license.

We embarked on the journey and we are expected to spend an average of two hours before getting to destination. After a little silence I decided to open the conversation

Me: Temmy told you where I was right?

Funmi: Yeah, you saw me in school and refuse to even say hi

Me: I thought you were busy (She look at me with an awkward expression) I'm sorry

Funmi: On a serious note, I'm highly offended

Me: I'm sorry about it

Funmi: You did not even ask what you did before saying sorry

Me: I was going to ask Funmi: You were that ill and did not tell me at all

Me: Hmm

Funmi: It's really not cool. You make me look really bad. Me: Really, I'm sorry about that

Funmi: I heard it was Janet taking care of you. You could have called me instead of her.

Me: I did call you, and funny I did not call her Funmi: (She was silent for a while) When you called, you didn't tell me anything

Me: Really Funmi, you weren't ready to speak to me. You shun me off remember?

Funmi: Because I was still angry

Me: About what?

Funmi: Don't bother

Me: You've started again. The message that made you angry that time was from Janet and I didn't ask for it

Funmi: Why will she be sending you that kind of message. And then you allowed her to nurse you

Me: (I could sense Jealousy) Funmi I really want you there instead but you weren't available Funmi: You did not try enough to reach me. You could have send text message

Me: (It's obviously I wasn't going to win this argument and I won't want to spoil the perceived good mood we are having back) Okay I'm sorry. Funmi: (She gave me that funny look that means, I'm not satisfied) Just sorry?

Me: (Of course I can't touch you, you are driving) I'll make it up to you

Funmi: By falling sick again? No, don't make it up Me: (Laughing seriously) I will make it up in another way. . .