Chapter 5 Love triangle

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So what is the deal between you guys, Mike asked as we walked to the pack. What deal, I asked pretending not to understand what he meant. I clearly knows he meant what is between me and Kabir. Between you and that copper ofcourse, you guys are too close, you are even living together, he give you gifts here and there, now see, its an expensive phone, he said pointing at the phone on my hands. What are you talking about Mike, Kabir is just another teacher that is impressed by a brilliant student like me, or are you jealous? I asked jokingly. Stop making it a joke Ahmad, its not funny. You guys are living together like couples, Mike shouted. What couples, are you crazy, I had to move out of my room because its leaking and its very inconvenient when rain falls. Mr Lukman asked me to move in with Cooper Kabir, I said defending my self. Just be careful Ahmad, you know how these rich people are, he can take advantage of you. There are rumors going on already in the school about how close you people are, Mike said. I kept quite for a bit. But is our closeness that obvious. It now downed on me that I will have to fight this homophobic society sooner or later. We are not even dating yet, but people are already criticizing us. Can't we be good close friends in their eyes, must they judge any movement of people. Will you get down now or not, Mike said as the bus parked by my village's entrance. Mike walked me home and bid me good bye. I was lucky my father wasn't home, I would have had his drama as a welcome speech. My mother was so happy to see me. We talked alot about school. Told her how my exams went and the recent help from Cooper Kabir. She was so happy to hear the story. And father, how is he, I asked. He is fine, he went to the farm she replied. Go take a rest Ahmad, I am sure he will get you working immediately when he returned. I went to my room and bring out my phone. I texted Kabir and inform him about my arrival home. After like an hour he called. We gist for while and he told me about his flight too. I gave the phone to mom and they greeted. Thats how I stayed in the village for days, dad will always scold me for not working in the farm and mom will defend me. Even though I helps him with his animals at home, he stills complain.

So what are you studying in the university Ahmad, my mother asked, I wanted studying computer. She sighed. I thought you would choose Agriculture so you can be an influence on this village, if you could study Agriculture and bring possible changes here, parents will start encouraging their children to study too, my mother said. I never thought about that, but thinks I must do that now, replied softly. We suddenly heard noises from the house close to ours. What is wrong with this man and his wife, I have been hearing them fight since the day I came back, I asked. Hmmm my mother sighed. The wife suspected that her husband is a gay, she wanted leaving but her parents won't allow it thinking that she doesn't want the Marriage. My heart beat loud. So what is the situation now, I asked. Nothing much, the villagers are just gossiping about him, the young man look depressed as no one buys goods from him, I pity him, she said. But mom, do you think its fair, how they treated him. Ahmad, when it comes to culture and tradition, our people knows nothing like being fair, they judge and punish people for things one can't control. We live in a society where sinners judge sinners for sinning differently. She sighed and adjusted her self. Even though what the man did has break the rule of nature, I don't think he should be treated like an outcast by his people. She said as she stood up. Now get up and start arranging your things before your father comes in, you are leaving tomorrow, she said. I slowly walked to my room and begin arranging my stuffs. Some times, I wonder if my mother is a lost angel that get stucked in our village. She is too good to be here and too kind for my father. I know she is a special gift to me from God and I appreciate her.

We talked with Kabir on phone later in the night as usual. I told him about my change of field of study and he was happy to hear the reason. He really cares about me more and am missing him these days, I am now considering opening up to him as i couldn't take the pressure anymore.

The following day, my father spent almost an hour ranting when I told him about my university entrance exams, he is very furious. I am used to his drama already so I didn't care. After he was done, he left for the farm as usual. I bid my mother good bye and head to the park. Kabir called telling me he will soon arrive too. I went back to the house and do a little cleaning and also cooked something before Kabir arrived. I was sitting on the sofa when I heard a car horning. I was afraid. I thought it was Jeffery, I quickly rushed to the door and lock it from inside, I peeped through the window but to my surprise, it's Kabir, he came back with a car. I rushed and open the door, I went outside to see him. Wow, you came with a car , I asked. Yes, my father insisted I came with one, he said. I helped him take his boxes into the house. You left with just a bag and you are bringing back all these clothes, are you planning on relocating here, i asked as I dropped the box by the wardrobe. Oh, those 2 are yours,he said trying to remove his shirt. What? Mine? What are mine? I asked with surprise look. I brought you some things from Lagos, you might need them when you start schooling, he said as he tie a towel on his waist and head to the bathroom. I was dumfounded looking at the big boxes his just called things. I opened them and I was even more surprised. There are alots of clothes, shoes, bags and lots more. Perfumes, wristwatches and even caps. What? Sir, these are too much for me, how can I finish using these stuffs, I said pointing at them. The least you could do Ahmad is to thank me since you clearly see that we can't share those, he said stepping out of the bathroom. I stood there looking at him like a fool. His well built body was dripping with water and taking away my attention. Well, am waiting, he said, drying his hair with a towel. Oh... thank you sir, I said stammering. I quickly went out of the room as my eyes couldn't take it anymore. What is this guy trying to do, I just hope he is not out to purnish me with his body. Get ready Ahmad, I heard him calling, you will excort me some where, he said. Okay sir, I replied. I went into the room to change. I picked my clothes but he hold back. Won't you try anything from what I brought for you, he said. Here, he gave me a shirt and a trouser, this will look good on you,he said. I collected it and head to the bathroom to change. After I was ready, I meet him in the car. You look good boy, he said. Thank you sir, I replied. I wasn't really comfortable. Kabir is acting way too casual. Like we are not a student and teacher. We went to a shopping mall and get some food items. Its nothing serious. While we were on our way out,we bumped into Jeffery. He was giving me this suspicious look. I was scared and Kabir was all smiling, holding me so close. It now downed on me that Kabir was purposely taking me out. I was angry at him and I felt bad seeing Jeffery that way. I was mute through out the ride home and Kabir noticed how angry I was. Immediately when we were home. I head to the room directly. He followed me calling my name. Why are you acting funny all of a sudden Ahmad, he asked holding my hands. I was disappointed sir, i really thought you wanted taking me out little did I know that you planned using me to get back at Jeffery, I said. I am sorry Ahmad, but I really didn't plan meeting him, its just an honest coincidence, he said. Okay, I replied and lay on the bed. Are you really angry, he asked. I pretended falling asleep because I can't stand an argument with him. I didn't know when I slept off. The rays of sunlight piercing through the window and Kabir's voice echoing in my head wake me up. I slowly opened my eyes seeing him standing in front of me with just a short. I was shocked and quickly closed my eyes. Get up Ahmad, breakfast is getting cold, he said and walk away. This guy is turning into something else, I said to my self. The fact that am staying with him doesn't mean he should be torturing me with his nude body. He isn't even shy of me anymore. He walk almost half naked in the house not minding my presence anymore.

That's how I continued living with Kabir in this situation, Am already getting used to it as i also adapt his method slowly. I will also walk around in short and act casually with him. Just like normal roommates. We became more closer as we play, watch movies, cook and study together. I wrote my Jamb examinations and the results were great. My SSEC were good too and all thanks to Kabir for his dedication towards me. Life with him is really good. This faithful day, we were playing games in the sitting room. Kabir was looking damn hot, I couldn't take my eyes off him, my heart was beating fast as all my thoughts concentrate on his lips as he was talking and arranging the cards. I slowly moved closer to him and grab his lips. I kissed him. He was numb for a while. I love you Sir, I said. He stared at me for a while. Are you sure about this Ahmad. He asked. Yes I am sir, can't take it anymore more, the pretence is exhausting. I really want to be with you sir, i said. I have been waiting for this Ahmad, he said as he grab me by the neck and start kissing me. The kiss was intense. That was my first. My body was shivering. After a while of kissing, Kabir took me to the bedroom and throw me on the bed, he climbed on me and continue kissing, smootching all my body parts. He moved down my body and continue kissing all my body. It was intense, but I don't think am ready for that. I felt reluctant to move but I gathered courage and jump off. He quickly raised and look at me. Are you okay Ahmad? He asked?....