After 30 minutes jogging last night,I was truly exhausted.Dripping with sweat,I ran a cold bath and settled to retire for the day even though it was just 8pm..No sooner had my head touched my pillow than a friend called my mobile.I was just about to announce to him that I had gone to bed but the excitement in his voice cut me short.Curiosity got the better of me,so I waited for him to say what he had to say.He had called earlier and I agreed to hang out with him next day but calling again and repeating how he needed to see me by all means and share his joy kinda disarmed my strong will."Honestly,I won't waste your time,I know you have to be at work in the morning",he said.Okay, I will buy you chapman!,he continued.I let off a stifled laugh.Chei...how chapman can now buy me.Kai,my long throat for chapman after a long push got me out of bed finally.
Anyway,It was a fine cruise,you know it's very easy to dwell on the merriment of the moment in this age where enjoyment is trendy.Well,he has just won a contract he has been pursuing for months,two of his friends were sworn into the house of Representatives and he just got a visa for a holiday trip abroad, all expenses paid!.Na wao oo.Only you!.This life eh,to explain am dey tire person at times.Some people dey wey dey ask Baba God for one of these better things,dem never get am,dem still dey hope but this person just carry all these one join body thesame day.Anyway,the truth is he has been praying o,no be today.So,really,the news was worth celebrating.We drove to Ketchup,a very nice chill out place in the heart of the capital city.Though it was too noisy and crowded for me,the ambience was also welcoming.Sitting amongst all kinds of people but obviously "correct" people like we will say in Nigeria,I couldn't help but notice a couple cuddling just opposite our table.The man was obviously drunk and the lady was in very high spirits.His hands like painting brushes was moving all over his canvass(her body).I couldn't help but imagine the outcome of his painting(very ugly painting)*wink*,because his brushes were all over the canvass.She didn't seem to mind anyway and they were undoubtedly oblivous of their environment.They didn't even turn their heads at our giggles which was directed at them.The guy was wearing a grey caftan and the lady was wearing this gown which looked liked what you would wear to church on Sunday.Moreso,he struck me as a married man who was just frolicking with a lady he is totally in lust with.She struck me as a lady who should have been another man's wife but since there was no Mr Right,,would take advantage of every opportunity nature throws her way as long as it is coated with money.
Well,my friend and I ordered for a glass of chapman each and got some meatballs to go with it,talked generally,enjoyed the DJ's music selection and decided to head home.It was just too noisy for me,the cigarretes smoke and smell of alcohol was making me uncomfortable,moreso, the clock was almost chiming 10pm.I have to be at work as early as 7am the next day.The naughty part of me couldn't resist bidding the lovebirds goodbye in such a way that I would be noticed and my countenace read too,but the lady simply showed me she was even naughtier as she blew us a kiss,rolling her eyes seductively and causing the painting brushes to grab the canvass and paint drunkenly.Though I giggled loudly,inwards I was kinda appalled,thinking,get a room if you MUST nah,haba!
Anyway,we hit the road and I became even more perplexed.Anyway,I hate night outings, clearly for a long time I have not hung out at nights at all.So,it was too much for me to take in when I saw pretty girls dotting every street we turned into.Of course,it's not new as in na today? You see, a lot of thoughts dashed through my mind in seconds.They are first of all humans,then women like me.They could be anybody's sister,daughter,cousin,niece,aunty,sister-inlaw,friend,widow,ex-wife,whatever!.Here they are depending on God knows who to buy their body for the night for some pitiable amount of money.Is it their greed or the poverty?is their parents or society?is it exposure or ignorance?is it ennui or hype?are they nymphos or just lonely?What exactly leaves one with the option of being a prostitute..As my mind battled with these thoughts,I didn't notice that we had turned onto the highway until my eyes caught a little commotion about three poles in front of us.My friend noticed it too and slowed down.As we approached,I noticed a police van,a hummer jeep in the middle of the road,a motorbike,and a little gathering of people.My eyes drifted to the ground and I saw what appeared like logs of wood at first but the red and white colour didn't make sense.So,as we drove closer,I realized they were two human bodies lying lifeless on the road.My sadness deepened.
Here I am celebrating with a friend for dreams come true,met lovers without a care in the world,saw prostitues patiently waiting to be used by strangers for money and finally dead bodies sprawled on the road.Ten minutes before we got there,they were alive with plans for tomorrow and they were cruising on their bike to wherever but now gone forever.It's a weird world.Happy moments,sorrowful moments.Guess that's what makes it what it is;weird world.Be happy when you can because surely,as much as you and I may want to wish it away,there are also times of sorrow!.However,I'd rather hand over every momemt of this weird world to its creator!.Chikena!
Anyway,It was a fine cruise,you know it's very easy to dwell on the merriment of the moment in this age where enjoyment is trendy.Well,he has just won a contract he has been pursuing for months,two of his friends were sworn into the house of Representatives and he just got a visa for a holiday trip abroad, all expenses paid!.Na wao oo.Only you!.This life eh,to explain am dey tire person at times.Some people dey wey dey ask Baba God for one of these better things,dem never get am,dem still dey hope but this person just carry all these one join body thesame day.Anyway,the truth is he has been praying o,no be today.So,really,the news was worth celebrating.We drove to Ketchup,a very nice chill out place in the heart of the capital city.Though it was too noisy and crowded for me,the ambience was also welcoming.Sitting amongst all kinds of people but obviously "correct" people like we will say in Nigeria,I couldn't help but notice a couple cuddling just opposite our table.The man was obviously drunk and the lady was in very high spirits.His hands like painting brushes was moving all over his canvass(her body).I couldn't help but imagine the outcome of his painting(very ugly painting)*wink*,because his brushes were all over the canvass.She didn't seem to mind anyway and they were undoubtedly oblivous of their environment.They didn't even turn their heads at our giggles which was directed at them.The guy was wearing a grey caftan and the lady was wearing this gown which looked liked what you would wear to church on Sunday.Moreso,he struck me as a married man who was just frolicking with a lady he is totally in lust with.She struck me as a lady who should have been another man's wife but since there was no Mr Right,,would take advantage of every opportunity nature throws her way as long as it is coated with money.
Well,my friend and I ordered for a glass of chapman each and got some meatballs to go with it,talked generally,enjoyed the DJ's music selection and decided to head home.It was just too noisy for me,the cigarretes smoke and smell of alcohol was making me uncomfortable,moreso, the clock was almost chiming 10pm.I have to be at work as early as 7am the next day.The naughty part of me couldn't resist bidding the lovebirds goodbye in such a way that I would be noticed and my countenace read too,but the lady simply showed me she was even naughtier as she blew us a kiss,rolling her eyes seductively and causing the painting brushes to grab the canvass and paint drunkenly.Though I giggled loudly,inwards I was kinda appalled,thinking,get a room if you MUST nah,haba!
Anyway,we hit the road and I became even more perplexed.Anyway,I hate night outings, clearly for a long time I have not hung out at nights at all.So,it was too much for me to take in when I saw pretty girls dotting every street we turned into.Of course,it's not new as in na today? You see, a lot of thoughts dashed through my mind in seconds.They are first of all humans,then women like me.They could be anybody's sister,daughter,cousin,niece,aunty,sister-inlaw,friend,widow,ex-wife,whatever!.Here they are depending on God knows who to buy their body for the night for some pitiable amount of money.Is it their greed or the poverty?is their parents or society?is it exposure or ignorance?is it ennui or hype?are they nymphos or just lonely?What exactly leaves one with the option of being a prostitute..As my mind battled with these thoughts,I didn't notice that we had turned onto the highway until my eyes caught a little commotion about three poles in front of us.My friend noticed it too and slowed down.As we approached,I noticed a police van,a hummer jeep in the middle of the road,a motorbike,and a little gathering of people.My eyes drifted to the ground and I saw what appeared like logs of wood at first but the red and white colour didn't make sense.So,as we drove closer,I realized they were two human bodies lying lifeless on the road.My sadness deepened.
Here I am celebrating with a friend for dreams come true,met lovers without a care in the world,saw prostitues patiently waiting to be used by strangers for money and finally dead bodies sprawled on the road.Ten minutes before we got there,they were alive with plans for tomorrow and they were cruising on their bike to wherever but now gone forever.It's a weird world.Happy moments,sorrowful moments.Guess that's what makes it what it is;weird world.Be happy when you can because surely,as much as you and I may want to wish it away,there are also times of sorrow!.However,I'd rather hand over every momemt of this weird world to its creator!.Chikena!
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