Kelvin's Pov.

I got dressed and headed downstairs because I did not want to keep her waiting.

My mum seeing that I was rushing questioned me" Where to, young man?"

"I want to see a friend of mine at Kerozone petrol station." I replied her.

"Hmmm, friend. Okay o! Is this friend a she or he or shehe?"

"What is She he ehn mummy?" I said while holding back my laughter.

"I have to go." I said while running out of the house.

I took a bike to the petrol station and in 10 minutes I was there. I could not deny the fact that I was indeed nervous and anxious.

My heart was beating fast and I could barely stop it. I was scared as to what her reaction would be. We did not exactly end on good terms at the party on Friday and I know how violent she can be.

So, I am scared for my life right now.

At the petrol station,I scanned everywhere to see if I would see her.
I was yet to see her so I assumed she yet to be here.

Deciding to while away time I walked into the restaurant in the station to eat and relax.

I got into the restaurant and was mesmerized with the comfy look the restaurant had. It gave out this homely vibes.

I settled down and decided to order three meat pies and a bottle of coca cola. I was eating the second meat pie when Erinfolami walked in and I almost chocked.

She was a in blue baggy top with black shorts and her hair  was was braided into two cornrows.

She was yet to see me but I had already seen her. I cleaned my sweaty palms on my jeans and decided to take the bull by the horns so I stood up and waved my hands inorder to get her attention.

And I did.

She saw me and headed towards the table I was seated at.  She was holding a keg, which I presumed is what she wants to buy fuel with.

"Hi." She muttered to me immediately she got comfortable on the chair.

"Hey." I replied back nervously and there was huge awkward tension between us, with nobody saying anything at all.

I could not even look her in the eyes since my head was facing downwards.

"I just wanted to."

"See I didn't mean to."

We both said at the same time and an awkward chuckle escaped both our lips.

"You know what? You go first." I encouraged her since, my nerves were taking a hold of me and I knew I would not be able to say anything.

"No, you go first." She said staring at me.

" No, you go first. Like they say, ladies first. " I said with a smirk and I swear I almost saw her blush.

Did Erin just blush because of me?

I feel like a star!

" Okay, fine! " She concurred.

" What I want to say is. " She started then looked at me with a blank reaction. It was like she zoned off and went to another planet. I sat there staring at her like a zombie.

"Erin what is wrong?" I tapped her to bring her back to Earth.

"Ehn?" She questioned senselessly.

"You were saying something then all of a sudden you just zoned off." I said still staring at her like she was with two heads.

"Oh! My bad, I just wanted to apologize for what happened at the party. I should not have lashed out at you. So, I sincerely apologize. " She said in one breath.

" Oh it's okay. There's no problem. " I said.

Kelvin!

"What do you mean no problem?

I thought we both agreed to change it for her ehn?" My subconscious said.

I swallowed spit nervously at the question I wanted to ask her right now because I knew I would regret it as soon as the words leave my mouth but, I decided to say it anyway.

"Erin I know something is going on with you but, you do not just want to share it with anyone. I feel it is an abuse sort of something because there are so many outrageous marks and scars all over your back and even your thighs. I could not help but notice them during the party when you were dressing and while I was doing your make-up."

I paused to see her reaction but she was not saying anything. She was not even doing anything.

This is weird o !

Deciding that that was a que to continue.

"You see the first stage to solving a problem is to first admit you have a problem and be willing to accept possible solutions to it. So, if you have anything to tell me you can say it now. I promise you can trust me. " I ended my speech nervously and awaited the unknown.

10 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
40 seconds
50 seconds
1 minutes
1 minutes 30 seconds.

Was what it took before she could reply me.

Erinfolami's Pov

I was just seated listening to him talk and I was surprised as to how well he had observed.

Was this how well everyone else also observes me ?

Do they know my secrets?

Are they judging me?

There we so many thoughts running through my head and I was confused.

There was no need telling anyone because I am sure many people won't be able to relate to it a d those that will. They'll end up judging me.

The only two people who were supposed to have my back are the ones against me. It is tough to trust anyone right now and I am scared.

I am not yet ready to tell anyone anything. I'll rather enjoy my suffering alone than tell anyone else that will compound my problems for me.

"Why exactly do you think that I am suffering any form of abuse. I was quite playful when I was young so I easily scarred myself." I lied through my teeth.

"I am no science student or a genius but I am smart enough to know when someone is lying. Right now, you are definitely lying. " He said to me with so much conviction and surety.

Suddenly my defenses were up.

"What do you mean by that? Are you the one abusing me that you are hell bent on confirming that I am suffering from a kind of abuse or problem. I said there's nothing wrong with me but you are being stubborn!" I whisper yelled so as not to bring too much attention to our table.

I saw him visibly shake and I knew that I had scared him.

The exact reaction I wanted to give me.

"I am not relenting on this matter because my instincts are always right and it is definitely right about this whole matter. If you would not say anything to me would you at least relay whatever thing you are going through to God. He is the only true confidant you can rely on.  You can not keep bottling whatever thing you are going through continuously." He continued to say despite the fact that I was already glaring at him.

Kelvin who are you?

Where on earth did this newly found confidence from Kelvin come from.

"Are you mad? See you are already getting on my nerves o . I told you I do not have a problem but you are just being adamant.  Na your problem? F*ck you and your stupid God! I do not blame you, it is myself I blame for even giving you an audience in the first place "  I said and immediately began to pack my things, leaving him there.

I went out of the restaurant and bought the fuel I came to buy in the first place.

I had used the buying of fuel as an avenue to come out of the house,since Aunt Wura was in dire need of it. She succumbed to allowing me buy it.

After buying the fuel, I boarded a bus and Kelvin's words began to replay in my head.

I knew deep down that he was saying the truth but that stubborn part in me was not ready to accept.

"I can solve my problems and deal with them my own fucking way without God!"

Aggressively wiping the tears away from my eyes. I convinced my self that I was doing okay despite all of Kelvin's words as I headed home.

There is no need sharing my problems with any body or any God.

A problem shared is more worsened.

Chapter 31 done and dusted.🎉💯💯

Hmmmmmmmm...😔🥲🥲
It's well with Erin.

Poor Erinfolami 😭😭👌

She's going through a lot and she's just bottling every thing up.
Ok just pray she's going to be fine.

Kelvin was just trying to help but she's not seeing from his perspective.

She's been blinded by her hate and non existent relationship with God.

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