Mixed Feelings

Palazino lounge was his favourite spot every evening on weekdays where he spent time alone either to clear his head or plan the week ahead for school.Ever since Adaorah came back from London,Jidenna has been himself ,there were best friends and couldn't do without each other;how he managed to survived her absence even though they communicated non-stop was something he always wondered,Jidenna has loved Adaorah right from primary school,then he thought it was childish feeling,love at first sight thinking he would get over it ,but it grew stronger and he always try to comport himself whenever he's around her because loses himself whenever he sees her.Being with Adaorah is best thing he always craves for,he wants to be more than friends with her but he's never gotten the guts to tell her and her father might not accept him which bothered him so much.A tap on his back on his back brought him from his reverie"Guy you don go o, abeg come back,wetin happen with all this music wey dey play here like dis,na im you still dey travel"his younger brother Chima teased him as he sat down beside him looking at him as if he knew what he was thinking while Jidenna adjusted himself on his seat,looking around to see if anyone noticed what just happened"Chima what's your problem and what are you doing here" Jidenna asked taking another sip from his drink" Look I know it's about Adaorah,she's the only one that can make you be like this,why don't you tell her how you feel before someone better than you does it"Chima suggested reaching out to his brother's drink and gulping it down which Jidenna looked on with his mouth twisted at the corner

and sighed.His brother's word struck him and he refused to take it,he knew one day he would tell her but not now that he hasn't graduated from University and Adaorah is not even ready for a relationship talk more of getting married,she was a woman with big dreams which she must archeive at all cost "I don't think anyone will tell her before I do because I know my Ada very well,but her father might not really accept me,he would always want someone as wealthy as he is to marry his daughter,as she's his only child "Jidenna said assuring himself,the music playing louldy with the Disco light and bodies grinding each other,strippers in full action swirling with the pole wasn't enough to distract him but her entrance into the lounge took his breath away;Adaorah came in looking around for Jidenna and when she saw him she heaved a sigh of relief and walked towards him,Jidenna gazed at her till she stood beside and snapped her fingers to bring him back again,Jidenna got hold of himself and admired the beautiful creature standing before him,her light make up was exceptional with her braids falling across her shoulders to her tiny waist,her crop top and pleated mini skirt was driving him crazy,her heels completed the look and he couldn't get enough of it ,she smelled like vanilla when she bent to kiss him on his cheek and he nearly fell off his from his seat but Chima came in time to save him from the public disgrace he was about to get himself in.Adaorah sat down smiling at him and called the waiter to serve them drinks,the drinks were served and she hit him on his arm playfully"So you came here and didn't inform me,and if not I knew where you'll be by this time I wouldn't find you and your number wasn't connecting "she said and sip her drink after it was served,she looke at him intently knowing something must be bothering him"I'm sorry I didn't tell you where I was,I just happen to stop by here and Chima just appeared from no where and meanwhile you look more than beautiful,I love your outfit"Jidenna apologized not minding Chima's eye contact to distract him,he eventually got tired when Jidenna wasn't responding and stood up to leave"I'll see you two later,I have somewhere important to be"he said eyeing Jidenna and smiling at Adaorah who smiled back as he left with a girl who was dancing alone and she was happy he left with her."So tell me what's the problem and don't tell me it's nothing ?" Adaorah asked tucking her braids behind her ear" It's just school stress and the rest,nothing much" he replied feeling bad he wasn't able to tell her what he was itching for years to say"Okay I know one place that'll take away your stress and make you feel better" she said getting up and pulling Jidenna up and holding him tight leading out of the loud lounge to the gentle breeze outside as they boarded a cab to Cubbana Resort.They had do much fun that they lost track of time,they boarded a cab that dropped them both at her house,Jidenna couldn't go home because it was alost midnight,so Adaorah suggested he stay at her place,her parents were already asleep when they tip toed into the house and into her room"So you'll sleep in my room and tomorrow morning you can go home if you want"Adaorah said making the bed after she had freshen up,Jidenna stood looking at her and wondered how he would lie on the same bed with Adaorah,she finished making her bed and jumped on it making room for Jidenna who came reluctantly and layed on the bed making sure there was a gap between them.Adaorah was fast asleep before he noticed it and wachted her sleeping soundly and was grateful to God for giving him an angel in person of Adaorah.