Young and Dumb

(My name is Teniola Badmus I’m 17, I’m in my first year of business administration in PAN Atlantic UNIVERSITY of Lagos Nigeria, welcome to my daily life).

(7A.M conversation).

Uuughrrr … uuughrrrr… ughr…

Teni, Teni, Teni!

(OMG well this is my friend chioma we both live together in 2 bedrooms flat in lekki phase 1 she is a chef and also a member of Christ embassy). Yes! What is it? Please wake up let’s get ready to church.

Church! Well me I’m not going to church I need to rest.

Alright , I was thinking of shopping with you after the church but nown I guess I would have to do that alone.

Wait! I’m coming with you.

But I thought you said you were not going to church ?

Don’t mind what I said earlier okay, I was just pulling your legs you know, let’s get ready. (Chioma faintedly smile and said), you would never change.

Well, that’s what make me unique.

(Of those They went to Get ready for church).

Conversation)

Girl! Have you take a look at yourself ?

Well why are you asking Is there something wrong with what I’m wearing ?

Not all …

Then what ?

Nothing , just that look you look amazing.

(I fainted smile) thank you sweetheart you are not looking bad yourself.

Thank you.

Alright we need to start going now or Else we are going to be late.

Yeah,Let’s go .

(After 1hours driving we finally got to church but we were a little bit late so chioma quickly parked the car and we both went inside the hall). (host members). welcome Please follow me… Please have your seat.

(We). Thank you Ma.

After 55 minutes of preaching now is time for dime and offering, and some of the church workers distribute envelopes for both dime offering. chioma and I stood up as other church members did then we started dancing according to the music of the chorus and waiting for the host member to bring the offering basket to our seat for us to put our envelopes of money in it. After the hall congregation offering the pastor pray for it then also communicate the programs after the church and also ask for the new comers to wait after the service then he ended it all by praying and we all share the grace.

Chioma and I was about to leave when I saw a hand on my wrist.

Hi beautiful.

OMG! JP what are you doing here ?

( JP and I did primary and college together but I later I change school when we move up to SS1 in college then, we were good friends and I even knew he is a Christ embassy members?)

well This is my church I should be the one asking you that.

Wait are you a Christ embassy members all this while ?

Yeah.

Waoooo I thought you were catholic or something

Well that’s what you thought not the truth

at that time chioma was just staring till she got tired and cough.

Sorry , chi , meet my friend Jp and jp my friend chioma.

Nice to meet you , nice to meet you to.

By that time we got interrupted by the youth leader.

Brother jp can you and your friends join us for the cell meeting please.

Yeah sure. Ladies please follow me.

Few minutes later In the parking after the cell meeting jp and I where chatting he is a jovial and funny person he keeps making me laugh and since we know each other for a long time we keep talking about our days in back then. Chioma was busy pressing her phone when jp and I were busy talking everybody in the cell meeting was surprise about The connexion between both of us since it was my first time in the church, some even think maybe I’m he’s girlfriend but we were to focus on each other that we forgot the existence of the people around us.

You look very beautiful you know.

Really ! So was I ugly before ?

No! That’s not what I mean.

I know I was kidding, well you look more handsome to.

Thank you I would take that as a compliment.

I’m so happy to meet you here I mean happy to see you again.

Same here I’m glad we meet again. Can I have your number?

Yeah! of course. Here , this is my number

Ok Thank you I would give you a call.

(Smile). Alright I would be expecting your call. to my big surprise he gave me a kiss on the cheek and a wink then said take care.

I was shocked but chioma was staring at me as if wanted to say something then I ask her

What ?

Nothing !

Then stop staring at me like that and get in the car.

Ok but I think he likes you.

Well he is my friend is he supposed to hate me?

No that’s not what I mean.

Then what do you mean?

He has a crush on you ?

You silly girl do you know you have a very Wilde imagination ?

Teni this guy..

Oh Please can we start going cause I’m starving.

Okay. Your highness as you wish.

Thank you. Ma .