MY CANDY CRUSH

I had already began to sweat both in places I haven't sweat in before.

So out of fear, so many thoughts rushed through my mind.

"Just tell her you are from NEPA (power distribution company). That you came to give them electricity bill. So that you can run away" The First thought came.

"No" Then the second thought. "Tell her you are looking for one address like that which does not exist. Sot that you can run".

"See, just tell her you are a police officer. That you came to arrest her brother." The third thought came. None of these seems convincing enough. Besides Franklin will make it his duty to ridicule me for the rest of my life or more if he finds out that I ran away.

Then a calm voice said "why run, when you have the opportunity to win her over. This may just be your only chance."

At this point I knew i had to take charge and face this fear in the form of a human -racheal.

Meanwhile all of these thoughts went through my mind within 10 seconds.

She was still expecting my response to her question with her hands on her waist.

Then Finally I coughed like a grown man and said.

" Good morning dear. My name is Paul. Some of my friends call me 'smartex". I am very sorry for bothering you this morning". I said, shivering with fear. "You see, ever since you came into this neighborhood, I have never been able to sleep nor slumber. All I do is think about you, morning, afternoon and night. I have taken paracetamol because of you, taken Panadol extra because of you, infact, I plan on taking vitamin C after now because of you"

"So?" She asked, running her hands over her hair.

"Ehm, what I mean is that, I like you, very much

I can eat hot potatoes for you". I said foolishly, but only realizing after I was done.

I knew I was doomed. But surprisingly, with a smile on her face with her Oral B set of teeth, she sighed and said. "Hmm, well that's quite interesting...

It's alright, I like you too. I have been admiring you too for long also. Just waiting for you to make the first move.

Then she drew close to me, staring into my eyes intently. I was just there standing like a mad man admiring a naked woman.

So in a bid to reciprocate, I drew closer to her, to give her a kiss.. . and the next thing i felt was.. Kpa!!!, A very loud slap. then I woke up from my sleep and saw victor my elder brother staring at me angrily. Panting like a bull dog. Then he said, "if your mouth ever draws close to me again. I will break all your teeth. Nonsense."

This was when it dawned on me, that it was just a dream all these while.

In real life, I have still not been able to approach Racheal.

Tbc