Crazy Charley II

Ortega: This is the second time Melissa is calling my line. But I haven't gotten my words right so I cannot pick up. If I pick up and tell her I'm here already, I would look very desperate, and I have too much ego to allow that happen. I can hear sounds from her room, lemme get closer once again. Melissa's room: "Rita speaking; "Ortega isn't picking up?. I told you there was something wrong with the way you conveyed the message. And that guy has too much ego that he may decide to come, yet come late so that he wouldn't look desperate, as most guys wouldn't mind coming straight away." Candy speaking; "I don't know why you are stressing over this boy, Melissa. Kofi, is just right on the top floor, call him. You know he has a thing for you, and stop waiting for this Ortega guy, whose slowing down our movements here". Melissa speaking; "Lemme try his number one last time". (I quickly switched my call waiting mode off, then I called Irene.) Ortega: Hello Irene, do you think it's necessary to take a condom if a girl calls you to come watch a porn collection with her roommates and their guys present?. Irene: "You always call to get tips for your ladies. I'm not a lady as well right?. #Anor bore!. Copy a scene on a pendrive, we'll also watch together some other time. Back to the question; take a condom, it would make her know you came prepared. Even if you don't take one, she has one ready for you from the guys present. Just take one, else you would look like a slow guy". Ortega: Immediately, I switched airplane mood on and off, just to prevent me from replying Irene, cause I had no reply for her. Melissa is calling back again, got to go, bye.

Crazy Charley I

Ortega: Charley, Melissa just called that she has got a whole collection of porn, so I should come let's watch. I'm​ a little confused right now cause it sounds too good to be true, even though, I'm dying to go. It's like my shadow has taken the lead; leaving my body behind. Everything within me; including my spine is pushing me to go and stop wasting time. But hold on, what if it's a trap?. Okay, I can go over and pretend as if I was already coming for the earpiece I left with her last week, just to see if she ain't messing around with me. Besides, I wouldn't even know how to tell my study group peeps about what I'm off to do, and I'm used to telling them the truth. That isn't really my problem now. My problem is that, I didn't bring a penny to group study meeting today. If I borrow and take uber all the way to her hostel and it's just one of those things, I would definitely be pissed. I'm sure you get what I mean, when I say, "one of those things". If not, figure it out then!. Why do I always have to spoon feed you with information that are obvious to tell?. Anyways, what was I saying?. Errmmm, as we're speaking now I'm almost at her door though. Oh!, so you were thinking I was waiting for your opinion on this matter?. Nope, I wasn't. Because, you're a boy and I'm a boy, so obviously our thinking would be the same. Lemme call Irene and get a lady's view on this matter. It's not too late to turn around and go back to my hostel, since I haven't knocked on her door yet. Wait a minute!, another guy just bypassed me to knock on her door. Her roommate opened and he entered. The lights are off, and it looks as if there is a projected video on the wall. Let me go closer!. I can hear sounds but it's not very audible. It's just a woman moaning; sounds more like porn. Okay, she's calling my number. Got to go, bye.

Betweener

Spike: Become close friends before lovers. Austin: What if you have nothing to talk about cause she already has a guy she talks to?. Spike: I don't really get the question. Austin: I mean, she mostly finds it easier talking to someone else either than me. Spike:  Meaning, it's not that she doesn't communicate, she does, but someone else is always the first person to know?. Austin: Not exactly so, but you can put it that way. Spike: Please put it in the exact context it looks like. Austin: Have you ever had a heart break?. Spike: No Please!. Austin: Then you wouldn't understand. Kindly answer the question in the way you understood it, I would be able to relate perfectly. Spike: Can you confidently say that you've actually fallen in love?. Austin: No please!. Spike: That was an obvious answer per your attitude. So, do you listen when she talks to you?. If yes, do you help her out when required of you?. Austin: Please, is that a prerequisite, before someone decides to communicate with you?. Anyways, lemme give you an example to clarify the question. For example: "Hello, I'm very fine. I will be going to the library, after which I may visit a friend. I also have a meeting in Athens evening. In case of any updates, I will let you know though". Spike: Oh okay!, So then give me an example of her usual replies. Austin: Hello, I'm fine. Nothing Much. Spike: Tell her to give details then. Austin: "Will you pay me?", She replies.

Instead

Jake: Charley, I don't really have a problem. I would make any sacrifice just for her sake, if only it wouldn't be beyond my capability. Notwithstanding the fact that, a lot of things she asks for are beyond my capability; I would still give it a try anyway. Sometimes, I laugh at all the dump things I've done in the name of love. None of them went to waste; truth be told. She gave me back so much love I could ever wish for. So much that, she sometimes came over just to cheer me up; imagine that. Other times, she would come over cause she was bored. Whatever the reason was for her coming over, it all worked together for my good. The only times she never came over, were the times I would pester her to come. I mean, who would want to come?. Now we are world's apart and I miss her everyday. I would not let her know though, cause what difference would it make?. She would only credit herself at the end of the day and I have too much ego to contain that. I would keep my mouth shut even if it kills me. I know the feeling would eventually die out with time. On a more serious note, I do miss her a lot. And I think I have to give her a call and see how things go. I may take a bus to go see her, depending on how things play out. She's really unpredictable when it comes to things like these. I think I'm getting my hopes up too much, which makes the chances of me getting my heartbroken very high.

Besides

Gerardo: So I bought a pack of condom today. Oh okay, I know that judgemental look. I guess you went ahead to draw up your conclusion without hearing out the whole story. Its alright though, I'm not telling you why I bought it. Whatever you thought was the reason why is true, we shall meet in heaven. Laugh out loud!. At least, try and fake a smile before you continue reading; help a brother out. Oh okay!, I guess you have no sense of humour at the moment. Anyways, I entered this pharmacy shop to visit a new friend. She does her part time job there; which is a couple of metres from my hostel. She always complains of seeing me pass by, but I never enter. I did tell her its because I've been very healthy by Grace. Nevertheless, I decided to dedicate 10minutes of my time for her cause the way I was hungry, I was sure if I waited 2hours more I would have collapsed, and she would have thought I was sick. I sat down and we begun our usual chat pattern which is none of your business. 10minutes was up eventually, I stood up to leave and she was like;" so won't you buy anything?". I guess you can tell the rest of the story, since that is your speciality. In any case, I laughed and replied that, what could I possibly buy from a pharmacy; besides I came to visit. Jokingly, I said, okay, give me a pack of condom, just to see how she would react. To my surprise, she only smiled, walked straight to the back and came out with one. The look on her face said, "Oh so that is why you came after all". I said I was only joking but this girl wouldn't listen. She started giving me lectures of why it is important I should have one as a boy. And that I should always keep it in my wallet. I said, I don't even like walking around with my wallet. She said, now you have a reason to.

HoneyMoon

Akua: This is the period where couples get to know whom they actually married. Being it sexually, financially, spiritually, academically, among others. Think about this carefully; at this point, there is no holding back and there is nothing to lose either, so definitely the couple wouldn't need to keep up with any impressions. Also, all kinds of secrets are revealed as well, especially from ex's or rivals. Which wouldn't be 100% true but it would still get the other partner thinking; depending on the caliber of message being conveyed across. Truth be told, couples get a clearer picture of how their marriage journey is going to be like. Mostly, the latter days of honeymoons are the moments when the actual life journey which the couple planned earlier on during courtship is elaborated better. Hereby, true intentions are being disclosed. Some plan their divorce right from honeymoon. They draw up a 2years/5years/10years plan, with all their benefits and resources attainable intact awaiting the divorce date. Notwithstanding, this moment is described the best moments of marriages. It's more like living the fantasy you always wished for until it ends, and you are awaken to reality once more. Because during this stage, all life problems and issues are put on hold. Full concentration is given to means and ways of enjoyment. That is why most marriages start off in debt cause they spend the little money after their wedding also on the honeymoon; ending up with nothing eventually. It's basically all about choosing the right partner though and life after honeymoon would be stress-free, figuratively.

Hopes Up

Pinky: I'm gonna stay stronger more than ever. I don't know how but I still got my hopes up and my gut never fails me. Just as I can tell whenever something is up with her. It's easy to tell you may think but it ain't that easy to be sensitive to little things. I guess I'm always bothered about her well-being, but, who is, when it comes to me?. Well I'm always all by myself in my darkest hours; having to keep myself strong with the notion that "joy cometh in the morning". Sometimes I gather all my tears and cry, "all in one". All I need to do is to just gather my sorrow, find a day and time, and pour it all out. Cause there's too much pain I've got to get out of my system. One thing I've realised is that, the more the pain piles up, the more little things people do hurt you the most. And you begin to find patterns and be relating things they did months ago, trying to add up unnecessary traits. It ain't easy, charley, but we will still make it anyway. It really hurts when the one you love don't meet your expectations of going about things; especially on special occasions, so everyday is treated as one. Even when they have free time on their hands, they occupy themselves with something either than you. In simple terms; they don't celebrate you. Nevertheless, still get your hopes up!. Rainy day Ahead!

Backstage

Tiwa: I'm a big emotional now cause I think you missed out on the happy moments of my life. How I wish you were here to see how my life turned out so fine. God bless you for being there for me whenever I needed a helping hand. At times, I even felt like I was using you, since you never asked for anything in return, for your ravishing favors. I wonder why we didn't end up together, cause my feelings for you were genuine. I really admired the person you were and the person you were becoming. I don't really recall ever having a problem with your appearance cause you were always spot on. Hair well-brushed, flip flops always neat and attire well-ironed and all that. Everyone kept on saying, we looked so good together, until you didn't like us walking together anymore, cause people started talking. Okay, I think I remember what I didn't like about you now. You never tried to mingle with my friends whenever you came over and they were around. You would always either leave and come back later or leave earlier than usual, which made them think they were the reason why. They didn't know you like I did, so I always gave them the benefit of the doubt. How's Canada anyway?. Belgium is fine, thanks for asking. Let's get in touch soon yeah!.

Internal Bleeding

Pam: I wouldn't want you to change anything about you because I'm use to the way you are now and wouldn't want you to make any adjustments, concerning acting cold towards me and all the emotions that comes with it. I wouldn't know what to do if you decided not to care anymore or to rather not share what's on your mind from time to time. Truth be told, it hurts me every time I feel left out of the updates on your day-to-day routines. I would write a whole book if you are willing to read about the reasons why I love you. There is a lot of love in my heart for you, regardless if you doubt me or cannot seem to realise it per my actions. Concerning my actions, please don't look far; judge from the little things I do for you. For example: me come running whenever you need me, checking up on you frequently,  me trying to get you the things you like, me telling you about my day without you asking. And if I could afford to do something big for you, I would have. But I noticed you have another in mind. Please don't do that to me. You know I'm selfish with you and would wish you would accept me for the ambitious slim guy that I am, so we can make it in life together by sharing our goals and visions. Wouldn't that be a sight?. But why do you want to break my heart by choosing another over me?. Kindly consider how far we've come. Why can't you be with me?. What is with me you don't want so I change?. I would go an extra mile just for your love. And I know you do love me, so let's make it official to drive them all away.

Broken

Hugo: I guess I'm soaked up in love but no one to share it with. I wouldn't say I'm hurt cause what would be the need for that anyway. I think the right word to describe my condition is that I'm broken. Don't ask me why cause I'm not willing to share. Besides, you are not in a better position to comfort me anyway. And I have learnt to heal on my own, so I guess I would have to wait just a little while for the healing process to finish up. I know it isn't your fault, that is why I'm not acting all emotional on you. But your choice of words sometimes cuts like a blade. So you deserve a little attitude from me sometimes as well. I don't always try to find faults with whatever you do as you may be thinking. But I would love that you put yourself in my shoes whenever you take any action that is likely to hurt my feelings. Cause is not all the time I'm gonna share; I would prefer you figure it out on your own mostly. #Coughing. Now I'm on my bed in pain and you have no idea about it. You may be up and about having fun but unknowingly causing pain to someone's son. Please don't make it seem as if I decided to fall for you. If it were so, I would have turned it around by now. Just pretend you never saw this message and let my heart be at peace. Besides, this isn't meant for you as you're thinking but for someone else.

Agatchu

Thug: I think its heartbreaking when another guy is all over your lady or vice versa, and all you can do is watch and pray she gets rid of him sooner, before it affects your mood. I understand you perfectly, if you say he can still do something about it. Of course he can, but wouldn't that create a scene?. Personally, I think its better if the guy gives his lady the opportunity to handle herself cause I'm quite sure she does that better in his absence. And that the guy can only step in when the lady either signals him or he thinks things are getting way out of hand. Even with that, I think he should ask his lady first if she can take care of the situation & that he is just an eye blink away if she needs any help. He totally has the right to interfere whenever he pleases though. That could at least indirectly send a message that he has his eye on her. To cut everything short, he can also signal her to come; as if he has an important message to tell her, just to get her away from him. And I think the lady should be conscious enough to notice her guy's signals or change of mood. Some people say, as for me my man isn't the jealous type. But should that be a VISA also?. Cannot tell if you disagree with me on this. I would love to know your opinion though.

Default

Adjoa: I know this is silly but I would still share it anyway. I don't want you to even know what I'm about to share so whatever you decide to do is fine by me. I can skip to the part where we went on a date if that is where your interest is. Anyway, his name is Zed, and we met at the gym. There was something about him that made me like him immediately we met. It's not what you're thinking though, he totally had his shirt on at the gym so it wasn't his body that attracted me to him. It was the way he smiled at me without saying a word. I mean if you've been at the gym, you would know how the guys there just want an opportunity to be all up in a lady's business. I mean, I make a new friend everyday and I'm pretty free with everyone there but none of them have my number though cause the guys like to gossip. Zed is obviously the only one I gave my number to. Weirdly, he only smiled and nodded whenever he saw me at the gym as a sign of saying hello. After a month or two, I decided to break the ice. I asked him how he was doing anytime he nodded hello. And that was the first time I heard his voice, to be frank, I was impressed. I liked the way he talked as well and I was a little intrigued to know more about him. One time I saw him about closing up from the gym so I also ended cause I was tired anyway. I walked up to him, asked of where he was headed and asked him to wait for me to pack up so we leave. It didn't feel weird at all, we just begun talking straight away. He was a gentleman as well to accompany me to my hostel even though he firmly stood on his grounds not to enter cause he needed to take his shower. I gave him my number to call me when he was done showering. And that was how it all begun. That's all you need to know. Thanks for reading.

Limit

Nelly: I wouldn't dispute the fact that my intentions are not always spot on. Sometimes they are a little off the hook and my actions tells. And I don't apologize for such actions because I'm very aware of my intentions whenever I do such silly things. But I think what hurts the most is when you are trying to make up for the messed-up things you've done and you are still misinterpreted because of the things you've done in the past. It kills my spirit actually, don't know about you. I'm talking about me and if you can relate then that's nice but if not then I guess you don't have something silly you like doing that you are very much aware of, yet don't know how to stop. It's not for a fact that you should have a silly habit you are so much fond of doing, but the message I wanna cut across is that everyone does have one. Unless they don't want to admit it. But I do believe you have a habit that people don't really like about you. (Not all people though). And due to my silly habits, even if I am sincere about missing them they would think I want something from them, which can be heart-breaking when I'm serious and not messing around. So I guess the main problem is, getting to know if someone is just kidding around or playfully serious. If we could easily tell then we wouldn't take things seriously like we always do. We would know just what to ignore and what to entertain.

Yearning for a Connection

Hansen: I joined up in a new class on some transfer thing I ended up doing eventually. Everyone in this new class was kind of ganged up or something, whereby they were in groups of sixes and sevens. But there was this fine lady who was like a part of every group kind of thing. She was almost free with everybody which was very unlikely in the class. She just caught my attention and I really wanted to befriend her and all. But she was too eloquent yet open but I just couldn't master courage to talk to her face to face. I came up with a strategy though, I decided to WhatsApp her. If she replies, fine, if not then its not meant to be. I figured out her number after a couple of minutes on the class WhatsApp group page. I drew up the pattern the conversation would gear towards, with every response and reply predicted just in case things go south. To my surprise, she replied faster than I expected. We begun chatting and the conversation was pretty smooth. Until I had nothing else to say after a week, and the conversation pattern I drew up was exhausted. It wasn't so useful anyway but at least it provided the topics I could come up with. I guess I was so excited that I didn't want the conversation to end so instead of closing up, I started saying things that made me look creepy. It almost sounded like I was proposing at a point. She immediately zoned me and her response and gestures towards me changed uprightly. Suddenly, I knew I had messed up big time and didn't know how to fix things no more. We resulted to hi's and hello's and even with that she would reply a day or two later. I just decided to give up on everything and abort mission of pursue. It's been exactly a year now and she just called me for the first time out of the blue. (Kofi Wusu me na menie!) Lol!

Boys Talk II

Richie: I mean, its kind of a weird experience though. Freezing when someone tells you; I love you. It's very disheartening. But the problem was that I didn't freeze because I didn't feel the same way, even though I wouldn't doubt the fact that she loves me more. That's the point I was trying to make that she didn't understand. I froze because that was my first time hearing it from a lady, and for some reason I thought she was just kidding, because we mess around a lot. So for some reason I laughed, but she had this serious face on for a long time. And that made me freak out a little, so I was like, Oh! so she's not messing around then. Before I could open my mouth to respond she had gotten up and entered the washroom. She later returned a few minutes afterwards with a total different topic. She refused to revisit the statement she just made no matter how hard I tried to rewind the conversation.  And we never revisited the topic up until now. I guess she wasn't any longer interested per my reaction. She didn't want to listen to any explanation at all. She said she was fine with the expression she got and that no further explanation was needed. So we went along with the friendship title but deep down we knew we meant more to each other than just being friends. But she said, she didn't want to get her heart broken so prevention was safe and her choice was final. The problem now was that, anytime she saw me with another girl and we were having a good time, her facial expression said it all about the way she felt. But what could I have done?. I did try my best but I guess my best wasn't enough for her. Didn't know what to do no more.

Boys Talk

Richie: Ma guy, abi you do remember Rosina?. She called me today. I'm even surprised myself. Relax, lemme tell you the whole story. I wasn't so much in a good mood today so I decided to pass through Gabby's place. And as I was there, scrolling through some animations and stand up comedy to cheer myself up. I had a phone call from Rosina. I was feeling a bit reluctant to answer. You know me and my flexing attitude. Finally, I picked up just as the line was about to cut. She sounded very positive and all, stressing on that fact that I don't look for her and that I don't even say hello as I use to. Her last sentence was the punchline; "after you've gotten what you wanted", she said.  I reminded her that I said hello just yesterday and that I wanted to pass by but her response wasn't encouraging enough so I stopped. But abi you know girls, she said I was bluffing. I hope you remember how I and Rosina stopped communicating as we used to or I didn't tell you?. No doubt, we had this vibe going on that we both knew was exceptional. We always wanted to be around each other. But the only disadvantage was that we both had someone special but we didn't tell each other, not that we were dating them though. We wanted to be sure where we were headed, even though we knew but we didn't want the feeling to stop. For sure, we could talk non-stop all day and the next and the next, which was weird. But you know, we had just started so the connection was pretty strong. Until, the unexpected happened, which was she told me she loved me and I froze. To be continued.

From My Heart

James: I ain't denying the fact that I love you. Even though, you finding it difficult to see. Cause if I don't then why would I be going through all this hustle trying to get you to believe?. I must say that as at now I do have this notion that our definition of love is from two diverse angles. Making it difficult for us to see eye to eye when it comes to love. But it still takes two to tangle and I ain't want nobody but you. When I'm with you I just feel alive in all my five senses. Indeed, I love all your curves and edges and I love the way you make me feel special sometimes and put my needs above yours. Even though, you ain't in the mood . Girl, I know you love me but why can't you see that I love you too. What do I do that clouds your judgement or question my love for you?. Okay, I can relate to that if that is how you feel. Cause I doubt your love sometimes. Oh yes!, I do. When I see the way you relate with other guys, I just cannot tell the difference between me and them. The response and gestures are mostly the same. Be it text message, phone call or whatever. So I do get you if you're seeing things from that perspective. But if not then you should enlighten me cause my love for you is more than your love for me. And I thought you should know.