The Sparks Within

Jumbled Emotions

"True love is like a pair of socks, you gotta have two and they've gotta match."

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Zulai:

Jummai barged into my room panting, as if she had been running for days. "I have brought news my friend, something bad has happened. Our friend Lami is nowhere to be found, she has fled in the middle of the night" she said. "She might get lost or kidnapped, something bad might happen to her, I am worried", she added.

I wasn't surprised knowing how evil Lami is, i didn't feel sorry for her. She brought this upon herself, she's ripping what she has sown. she is getting what she deserves I said. Jummai suggested that we should go to her house and see what's going on over there, I agreed. I got out of bed, had my breakfast, took a shower and got ready.

I brought out the perfume Marka gave me the other day when I bumped into her on my way to Jummais house, it's a very nice perfume and it smells so good. I used some of it, then I handed it to jummai so that she could also use it. It's almost finished, but what the hell, she's my best friend and I was feeling generous.

We headed out in a rush. From the corner of my eye, I spotted Alh Tanko heading towards our direction, I couldn't help but blink as his shiny cone shaped forehead was blinding my vision because of the excessive oil and sweat he was secreting. I don't blame him, it is a sunny day.

I noticed his protruding belly jumping up and down as if it's going to fall off his body as he walked. I know that a little bit of work out would level it all down.

His blood shot eyes were fixed on me as he approached us, maybe if he gets some sleep his eyes would clear up I thought. To my surprise his walk wasn't that bad despite the fact that he is fat, heavy and short. I began to get nervous as he kept coming closer.

Alhaji Tanko came to a halt right in front of us, he said "Hello Ladies, how are you doing this wonderful afternoon?" as he rubbed his shiny bald head in an attempt to look cool, but he failed miserably.

I've got to confess, Alhaji Tanko has a lovely voice. I looked up, He was already looking at me. I quickly looked away when our eyes met. He asked us how we are doing, our parents and where we are heading to.

He complimented our beauty and style, he also bought us sugar cane. What a gentleman. He offered to accompany us to where we are going to. I opened my mouth to say no, but before I could blink, jummai has already answered with a yes.

Jummai has been acting weird ever since she saw Alhaji Tanko, she just couldn't keep her mouth shut. She kept talking, and laughing and cracking jokes. She laughed at every silly comment he made. She's getting too comfortable, she's getting on my nerves. who gave her the permission to even talk to him? Why does it hurt to see her having a good time with Alhaji Tanko? She doesn't have the right. I can't take this anymore.

I have to go now, I'm not feeling so well. I have a very bad headache I said as I wheeled back and started walking away. Jummai quickly stopped me, She has finally come back to her senses. She said She's coming with me. Alhaji Tanko said goodbye to us, and a get well soon my dear to me, as he walked away with a pleasant smile. Jummai quickly answered while I ignored him. Jummai walked me home and left.

Something about Alhaji Tanko has changed, he is not as annoying as he used to be. He looked confident, strong and as happy as always. His looks didn't bother me that much today, I mean there's nothing about him that can't be fixed. I'm starting to notice all the good things about him.

Not my favorite person I thought. He's not the one I was hoping to see, I wanted to see Tanimu, my mystery guy. Wait, when did he become mine? We haven't met in a while and I am starting to get worried. Why would he pop out of nowhere and just disappear, it's not fair. I miss seeing him, this is the first time I'm feeling this way for a guy. They say there is a first time for everything, now I believe it.

I was mad at Alhaji Tanko for being so nice to me after what I had done to him and also mad at myself for being such a brat. But the most scariest part is the fact that the thoughts of him kept popping into my head, he is such a kind hearted gentle man. He does have a good heart beneath that manly chest. I wished that our conversation had gone a little bit deeper. I'm so glad we met today and I look forward to seeing him again soon. I internally scolded myself for feeling this way, but I felt I wanted to know more about him. what the hell is happening to me? Why am I feeling this way.

I can't believe I have been thinking about boys for the past one hour, when have I become a bad girl? I better watch myself before it's too late. They say "when a good girl goes bad, there is no going back"

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Alhaji Tanko:

I was seating in my room, drowning in my misery when my father "Alhaji Dogo" walked in. "I have brought good news my son, great news perhaps. You and Zulai will soon be wed he said, All you need to do is to go out there and find a way to meet her" he added. I didn't know what that meant, but It felt good. I have found hope again.

I immediately rose to my feet, confused, with a questioning look on my face. before I could say anything he was already out the door. I quickly had a shower and dressed up. I wore my best clothes with matching shoes and the most expensive watch I had, then I headed out. I walked as fast as my legs could carry me.

I waited for over three hours by the corner of her house waiting for her to come out. It was totally worth it. Zulai finally came out, looking as beautiful as ever in her long black dress with a veil over her head. She looked like an angel.

I had the most pleasant thirty minutes of my life even though she wasn't the one doing the talking, but at least she listened. And I think she got a little jealous when we were engaged in a conversation with her friend, the look on her face was priceless. Whatever my dad has done, he hasn't done it in vain. We are making progress.

Zulai was the first girl that ever broke my heart, and she is the only one who could mend it and make it whole again. I love zulai in the worst possible way, I love everything about her. She is and always have been my dream.

If I don't end up with zulai, my world would never be complete. My life would be like a mysterious puzzle waiting to be solved by nobody.

I followed them home because I wanted to make sure they reach home safe and sound, I couldn't help but laugh when I watched them fight over the biggest sugar cane I bought them. Zulai finally took it, I'm glad she did. I feel like a stalker, but i was enjoying every bit of it.

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Is zulai falling for Alhaji Tanko 😳? What about her mystery guy? We'll see what happens in the next chapter.

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