Chapter 7

I seriously didn't see this coming, first of, I thought Eni will never admit she felt more for Tobi than she was letting on and secondly I could have swore Tobi loved her,note not like,but love, the way he looked at her like she was the most amazing human,like he didn't want to be anywhere else but with her,it was evident he loved her,so what's with this girlfriend he apparently had and loved.

"Hey Eni chill,it's probably nothing serious" I looked at her trying to see if she even registered what I said and i got nothing

"He loves you,he is in love with you" I emphasized,we both know that and that got me a reaction, she looked at me like I said the most stupid thing.

"He is in love with me? How is that possible Ese,he is so high up in the social ladder,despite that,I still allowed myself fall,like what is wrong with me,I will always be the girl his father saved from so much suffering,he will always think I'm not worthy,he is an Abayomi Ese!, he is the only son of basically the wealthiest African,what was I thinking"

I was more than shocked now, like my brain couldn't hold all of this,his father saved her?,how?,how is that possible,her dad is the owner of a food processing company,it's not so big but they are doing well and did I hear right,Tobi is an Abayomi!!?,I knew he was rich but an Abayomi!!, they are the wealthiest family in Nigeria and basically in all of Africa,what is he even doing studying in Nigeria,I have so many questions but I have to get Eni to calm down.

"Eni what are you talking about,you are an amazingperson,you'rebeautiful, talented,fun to be with, easy going, caring and trust me I can go on and on,And i haven't even known you for more than two weeks, if Tobi doesn't love you then he is the most unfortunate person on earth and Eni what do you mean he sees you as the girl his dad saved?, and how the hell are we going to the same school as an Abayomi!!?,I'm really confused"

She started sobbing so hard,i didn't know what else to do but hug her, while crying on me,she began "I love him Ese,I'm in love with him,I'm in love with Tobi Daniel Abayomi,the man whose mom basically killed mine,you are the first person I have ever admitted this to cause it was and still is so forbidden"

She shifted and our eyes meet,she then took in a deep breath and started "my mom used to work for my dad's family as a maid,my mom and dad fell in love and she got pregnant with me,my grandparent found out before my dad could and decided to handle the situation,they insulted my mom,called her a slut and a gold digger,they threatened to kill her,my mom thinking she had No one to fight for her left terrified.

"Mr Abayomi met my mom five years later in a club where she worked,he felt pity for us,he helped us get a house,took me to a reputable school, which was were i met his son Tobi"

"We were so close,he was like my older brother,my best friend,he defended me against bullies,took me out when i was down,made me smile,Tobi was my light in the dark, my beacon of hope,until a year ago when his mom found out about my mom and i,it was so bad,she called my mom a gold digger and all kinds of names and that was the last time I saw him until few weeks ago,deep inside I have always hoped he saw me as more than a charity case or someone he just had to be friends with,he never dated or talked about girls,so I had hope,not anymore though,it's all gone Ese,I'm never going to have him"

While stroking her hair I said "You don't know that,just talk to him,tell him how you feel,for all you know he thinks you only think of him as a brother"

She jumped out of my embrace like my skin burns" Did you hear anything I said"

she said in a deadly low voice

"He doesn't love me!!"she shouted "if he did he would have told me a long time ago,if he did he wouldn't have left without a word,I lied to myself saying he was just busy with school but deep down I knew he didn't care as much as I thought he did"

She got up from the bed and started pacing and talking to herself "he left!,he freaking left!!,my mom freaking died from a heart attack his mom basically caused and he still didn't show up,his mom made sure all the help we were getting from Mr Abayomi stopped,we had to move because we were scared of her,my mom felt so frustrated and terrified, that she basically died of worry, despite all of these,when I saw him again and he asked for my forgiveness,I forgave him, he asked to see me,I said yes,I forgave him so easily,apparently he was going through something,I forced myself to understand that,but this finally did it for me,how the hell was I so blind and so stupid,I freaking lost my mom cause of his and he wasn't even there!!"

She was now sitting on the floor,with tears falling down her face,I went to the corner of the room where she was seated and sat beside her,i understood just how much she had gone through,and i understood why I was drawn to her,I looked at her with tears falling down my face,she wiped the tears from her face and mine and placed her head on my shoulders and began talking "As for how I now live a financially sound life,I found my dad, more accurately he found me,apparently he didn't even know my mom was pregnant,to him she left,after my mom died he found out about me,how?,I still don't understand,in all honesty it doesn't really matter,I lost a mother and gained a father,I will always and forever miss my mom,she was such a strong woman and an amazing mother,but I'm happy that at least i got something for a change but Tobi just had to walk right into my life when everything was going well and break me again"

With her head still on my shoulders and me looking straight ahead I said "Eni you went through so much,you are strong and you are not broken,at this point no one can break you not even Tobi,so babe chin up and smile,cause you can do this and in addition you've gat me now too"

"Thank you Ese" She mumbled into my shoulders

We were in that position until we both fell asleep and woke up an hour later.I made dinner,we ate and then we went to back to sleep,Eni didn't want to go back to her hostel,so she stayed with me.

A call woke me up around 9, it was Seyi,I picked up my phone and answered the call.

"Hey beautiful, missed me?"

I rolled my eyes "Hi" I said weakly

"Hey, why do you sound like that,are you okay?" He said sounding worried

"Yea I'm fine, just not in a good mood" I said not necessarily lying but I don't think Eni will appreciate me telling him her business.

"Alright you are in luck,because the most awesome cheer giver is here"

I rolled my eyes "Seyi I'm beginning to think that you can't talk without bragging " I teased

"Wow!!,that's really what you think of me?,I'm insulted" he said trying to act hurt

I chuckled "yes that's exactly what i think"

"Okay then,if I can go an hour without bragging will that prove to you that I'm actually the most humble person you know"

I started laughing " Seyi I hope you are aware you are already bragging right now,the most humble person i know?,Really!?,a person who is actually humble won't say that, so you have already failed, there's no point "

"Hey!!,we haven't started yet,that doesn't count,chill"

There was silence for a few seconds"Em Seyi are you still there? " I said

"okay starting now" He said

I laughed so hard " You are such a child I swear"

"E trust me there's nothing childish about me" He said

I could just tell he was smirking right now "Em Seyi that so counts as bragging,and also proves that there is nothing humble about you"

"Argh,I can't believe I just did that" He said obviously annoyed with himself

"Awwwn the Yoruba demon is becoming predictable,I so knew you were going to fall for that"

"You are good,I'll give you that" he said while laughing

"I know,I'm awesome like that" I said proudly

He laughed and said "Now who is bragging"

"Whatever" I replied while laughing

"So... did I at least lighten your mood?" he asked sounding unsure and that's so not Seyi from the little i know about him,he had this confident aura.Wait is he nervous?,awwwn poor thing .

"Em well...,not really,but I'll give you a pass mark for effort" I said while smirking

He let out a loud laugh,which made me swoon and then he said "Ese you are a horrible person,I was trying to make you feel better and you actually scored me"

"Hey!!,I'm still feeling down and you are calling me a horrible person" I said trying to sound like I was crying

He let out a laugh and said"And apparently she's a horrible actress as well"

"You are just a hater,I'm an awesome actress" I said with a smug face

"Yea E,you are awesome in everything" He said

"Em,I kinda of have to go, I have an early class tomorrow" I said quickly

"Right.. It's late" He said sounding down

"Good night Seyi" I said laced with nervousness

"Good night E"

"Talk to you later? " I added

"Definitely beautiful" He said and then hanged up