Chapter 27

I woke up very late on Saturday morning since we slept late on Friday. I watched a movie with the guys until it was 11:30 the night. I'm just blessed by knowing this family. I thought Jeff is even jovial not knowing that Derrick his brother is the jovial one. The movie was comic but the main comedy I enjoyed was the conversation during the movie. After sleeping late. I woke up just to see that the guys were already in their sportswear and about to leave the house.

Jeff, what's up? Where to? I queried Jeff

Just on a normal Saturday walkout. Though we do learn Judo in one studio like that

I would like to join you, people...I said as I made a face.

Jessy, this is not a joke and I don't know whether you can stand the training.....Derrick chipped in

Even if I don't train, I can walk with you people and then watch you train

In that case, prepare let's go...Jeff concluded.

I know nothing about Judo, but I would like to tag along. After all, no knowledge is a waste. Lucky as I am, Ken bought sportswear for me and even a sparkling white canvas. Sooner than later, I'm already good to go. I just brushed and freshened up then put on the dress very fast so they won't leave me

Jessy, tell mummy so she won't find you as we leave the house... Jeff suggested

That's true. I rushed to her room where she was busy with her laptop.

Mummy, I want to follow Jeff and Derrick to where they train...

Father Lord!!! Jessy, they're boys and you're a girl for Christ's sake. Can you train with them?

Even if I can't, I just want to go with them.

I won't stop you since you're already prepared, but please don't train with them. They may wound you.

That's not a problem mummy. I may not train with them or if I must, I'll do that with caution.

Since you've already made up your mind, when you're done, use this money and pay for a cab that will bring you home. .. She said as she brought out some money from a small wallet she picked on her table. I collected the money and then ran to the guys.

We walked for twenty minutes but they said the place was still far. I've already bitten more than I can chew. I was sweating profusely. I'd already finished the water in my water can and we had not reached our destination. It's obvious that Derrick a younger person was taking the lead without complaining. I tried to prove that I'm strong but not in this walkout.

Jeff, please I need to rest. I can't even breathe again!!!!! I screamed as I gasped for air.

It's okay dear. We're almost there. Just man up...

Ok, just give me some seconds. I'll regain my strength.

Jeff stopped and was waiting for me. Derrick looked back and saw I and Jeff standing.

.... Didn't I tell you that she can't do it? Now she's wasting our time and we have to report at the studio within five minutes.

Derrick, she's a girl. And we'll meet up. Let's wait for her. when we get there she can have all the time to rest.

They were still conversing when I got up and... Let's continue

Hahaha, Jessy, Let's continue and you're still gasping for breath. I won't kill someone. Rest, please

I heard Jeff make fun of me.

It's well. I added and kept trekking towards our destination. They joined me. In a short while, we got to the training center.

Jeff and Derrick said that I can't train with them but I could see ladies showcasing their talent in Judo. Even acting stronger than some guys. I insisted that I must join the training. Jeff talked to their coach, Dave and luckily he agreed but placed me in a different 'class'. according to his words.

.... You'll train but in a different class. You need to be thought the principles first.

Just as Dave said, this new class is more of a theory. Introduction to judo. And other sports-related exercises. I enjoy every bit of the training. We trained for about an hour and everything was over. I don't know whether I'm just the sweating type. But I noticed my cloth was soaked in sweat. Jeff and Derrick weren't sweating as much. Though I found it tiring but not as Madam Ruth earlier said. I already made up my mind that I was going for something hard.

Just as we were about to go home, Dave drove his car towards us and offered to give us a lift since he was going on the same side of the city. Derrick was reluctant in accepting the offer but I already accepted it since I had opened the car door. I got embarrassed seeing that they weren't willing to accept the offer. We got inside the car then Dave drove us home.

I didn't just enjoy the journey to the house. There here're quite unlike them. No discussion. Everyone concentrated on their phone. I felt guilty because, had it been I waited for them to make a choice, we could've paid for our can and been happy throughout the 10 minutes journey or even trek home as usual. I know if we trek, it won't take more than 30 minutes. As we alighted afront our gate, I apologized to the guys. Then Jeff explained to me that they didn't want a closer relationship with Dave since many people do question his personality.

... What do you mean by people questioning his personality?

This is all I heard. You can inquire more if you wish. But he always behaves cultist..... Jeff replied

Wow!!! Thanks for such a piece of information.

As we got into the house, I went to the kitchen to prepare a meal then the guys went and freshened up. Luckily, I saw some small chops and fruit juice in the fridge, I left the meal. Freshened up and served the chops and juice. We enjoyed that then I had the strength to prepare a meal. Jeff joined me in the kitchen while preparing the meal since he knew I was weak as well. His presence makes everything fast. He's just more than helpful. Before I finish mentioning what I want him to bring, he would just give it to me instantly.

Ah! Jeff! what brought you to the kitchen? It's like something is happening in this house you people don't want me to know or .... what exactly are you doing in my kitchen? a place you don't enter if not just to take food and to keep plates...

Madam Ruth screamed as she entered the kitchen and saw Jeff rinsing some plates in the sink.

Mummy you're making it sound too obvious like if I don't help you at all in the kitchen... Jeff tried to defend himself

Eeeeeeeh you do help me but not to come and relax in the kitchen just like this. Am I lying? Mrs. Ruth continued

Mum your sarcasm is getting much and I'll leave your kitchen for you...Jeff replied to his mother

Mummy don't come and spoil the fun, please. We're preparing a meal. Please let us be... I chipped in since I needed his help to do everything faster.

Sorry, my children... Jeff doesn't leave the kitchen for me, did you hear what I said? I'm already leaving it for you people

Ma'am Ruth concluded as she left the kitchen with such amusement on her face.

That sparked a conversation between I and Jeff

... Bros J, is it true that you don't help mummy to prepare meals? How then do you cope in her absence?

Sister J, I use to help her. I do cook even in her presence. Jeff made his words sound more like a joke

On hearing Jeff call me sister J, I knew it was because I called him Bros J. I laughed and then continued

You're just funny Jeff. How come mummy is making it sound obvious that you don't near the kitchen except to take food and to return the plates?

Jessy, you have mummy's time. After this visit, you'll hear her say that you didn't do any house chores when you visited.

What! That's not good now! I screamed.

I don't listen to her when she says such and I don't want you to listen to her as well. Jeff tried to make himself sound innocent

Jeff, you're a liar! I heard everything you said and they're all lies. If you want to prove that you can cook, just prepare any meal that's not noodles. I'll provide you with all you need. Ruth screamed from the back of the door where she'd been hiding since God knows when.

Mummy why are you trying to be an enemy in my life like this? Since I use to prepare the noodles, do I prepare them in the pallor or the bedroom? Don't I still prepare it in the kitchen? I'm done replying to your critics. Jessy is a girl and I'm a boy. Two worlds apart... Jeff started his words as jokes but ended them with anger...

I went and held his hand not allowing him to leave the kitchen since he already faced the door. Ruth came to where we were standing and uttered no word but laugh. I pleaded with Jeff and he stayed in the kitchen then Ruth left us alone.

I and Jeff prepared the meal and tidied the kitchen before serving the meal.