I Wish I Had Held Back – Episode 1
REAL LIFE LOVE STORY by POP FLAIR – Episode 1
Actually this is not really my own story but I just want u guys to have fun and learn from it while reading……
My name is Thomas Ochagla. There’s a
saying. “What can’t kill you can make you
stronger.” But the truth is action speaks
louder than mere words. I don’t know how
strong I will be coming out from this
predicament that I have found myself.
This all started about 2 years ago in my
youth service year in Kogi state. There was
this very good canteen not too far from
Yagba east local government council, where I
frequent often for my CDS. It was the aroma
that lured me to the place, the savory of
scented stew and fried meat, it was
irresistible, I couldn’t just evade myself from
the luscious captivity that overwhelmed me.
Perhaps, a simple restrain would have
changed history, would have saved me from
all these.
As I entered the canteen, I grabbed a plate
and stood on the queue salivating and
waiting for my turn. When it got to my turn,
before me was something more compelling
than the meal that I expected. My eyes got
locked in contact with the young lady who
was serving the meal. She was beautiful
beyond expression, I could hardly compose
myself and it took me some few seconds to
reboot. She then asked. “What food do you
want sir?” In fluent English.
I stuttered. “Give me….. rice N50, dodo N50
and 3 pieces of meat.”
I was going to pay and she refused to collect
the money. I didn’t understand the kind
gesture, I then insisted and she smiled at me
and said. “It’s okay, it’s on me.” I then took a
seat and started eating.
While I was eating, I noticed her looking at
me at some instance. It drove my curiosity
wild and I was eager to know her. She
sounded quite polished and she looked more
dignified than running a local canteen, I knew
there was more to it. As I was done, I went
to meet her and said to her. “Thank you very
much. My name is Thomas. can I know your
name?”
She giggled and said. “My name is Tope.” As
we both smiled at each other like teens
gripped in some high school crush.
