I was sucked up in my own world and thoughts that I didn't notice someone seat beside me. It's been 4 weeks, one month to be precise,one month of shutting everyone out including Yemi.

I devoted my time in reading and more reading. No more free rides home, no more Yemi to make jest of me, it was for the best I guess or maybe not. I was lonely and hurting but I kept bracing up, I kept making myself believe it was for the best but it wasn't anymore cos slowly I knew i was losing it.

I rested my head on the train seat but I noticed the person sitting close to me was staring at me in a rather annoying way, I lazily turned and I could feel color draining from my face.

Yemi in all his glory was seating beside me, his face was expressionless. Three times I had told him I needed space and I got it. He probably gave up but here he was beside me, watching me like a predator and I was returning the look.

"Kelechi" He called my name as though he was tasting a new meal, it was different. He rubbed his chin and after what seemed like enternity, he continued.

"Look I know I'm the last person you wanna see but I promise I'll never bug you after today. We've not been friends for 10 years but I know you well enough and when I see you heading a wrong path, I think it's right I call you back" He swallowed and then gave me a pointed look.

" Do you know you don't have sense?"

My eyes snapped at that statement, really? Did he have to just say that?

"Why would you give up your happiness for something you'll probably regret for life, Kelechi it's high time you learn to speak up, time to learn how to fight for your dreams. It's high time you stand you to your fears, can't you see it? Your happiness cannot please everyone but that's not what matters, what matters is the fact you are happy and yes, if you don't want to talk to me, fine. But think about it"

He stood up to  and change seats until my mouth moved on its own accord.

"Yemi" I called softly and he turned immediately.

"Yes" He was towering over me as he locked eyeballs with me. He was hurting too, I could see it.

"I'm scared" I'm finally said and immediately he sat beside me and engulfed me in a hug, muttering stuffs to me.

"Kelechi it's normal to be scared and all that but it's your happiness first and I trust you, I believe you are a strong girl and you can excel in whatever you do"

I smiled warmly and cocked my eyebrows at him in a teasing manner

"What?" He asked.

"When did you finally have so much sense like this?" I asked and a smacked my head lightly

" You are crazy"

" Guess what?" Yemi told me in a happier mood.

"What?"

"Wizkid Ayo shared your dance video on his Instagram story and even on Twitter"He was scrolling through his phone now to probably show me.

"It's a lie" I shrieked in surprise, I was nearly screaming, I saw a few heads whipped in my direction, not like I cared, I mean this is Wizkid Ayo we are talking about here.

"Oh my God" I kept exclaiming as I saw the video and the love emoji my celebrity crush had added to it. I didn't know when I hugged Yemi in exictment.

"Wahala for who no be Wizkid o" Yemi laughed. "See her o, because it's Wizkid you are dashing me free hug"he teased.

I threw my head back as I laughed, it was a step at least and I had my friend back.

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