(MY YOUTH SERVICE AND HER VIRGINITY)*
*(EPISODE 1)*
My name is Alex. I finished with a first class in Chemical Engineering in Akwa Ibom State University. There is an adage that says, What cant kill you, can make you stronger. But the truth is; action speaks louder than mere words. I dont know how strong I will be in coming out of this predicament that I have found myself into.
It all started about two years ago in my youth service year in Anambra state. There was this very good canteen not too far from Fegge, Onitsha South Local Government Council, where I eat frequently and often during my CDS, (Community Development Service). It was the aroma of their food that lured me to the place; the savory of scented stew and fried meat, it was irresistible, I couldnt just evade myself from the luscious captivity that overwhelmed me Perhaps, a simple restrain would have changed history and 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 ₦50, dodo ₦50 and 3 pieces of meat” I handed her the money for the food as I was collecting the food because that is the method in the restaurant but she refused to collect the money. I didn’t understand the kind gesture, I then insisted and she smiled at me and said. Its okay, its 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 Alex; can I know your name? She giggled and said, My name is Tessy. As we both smiled at each other like teens gripped in some high school crush. So I left the place hoping to return the following day.
I got to my rented room and I was still thinking of Tessy. She was average height, dark skinned and very attractive. Her curves were at the right angle and her bust was an eye candy. I knew I needed a good looking female friend while I served my country in the beautiful state of Anambra and Tessy just happened to fit into the picture.
The following day I went to the canteen, but this time around I went there late. Unfortunately food had finished, but the good thing was that Tessy had time to spare. She was preparing to wash the dishes and I didnt hesitate to assist her. She didnt want me to get my hands dirty but I insisted. I helped her in getting water and she was thrilled that a Corper would stoop so low helping her with the dishes. Well, why wouldnt I, it granted me the avenue to view her heavy legs that jiggled as she was washing the dishes. Suddenly her mother appeared from a distance, Tessy sighted her and she said to me. Please hide, dont let her see you I have no any other option than to hide just as she told me since I have not met her mum for the first time and I dont know the kind of person she is. But thank God
she didnt waste much time in canteen as
she only came to collect her hand bag.*(EPISODE 1)*
My name is Alex. I finished with a first class in Chemical Engineering in Akwa Ibom State University. There is an adage that says, What cant kill you, can make you stronger. But the truth is; action speaks louder than mere words. I dont know how strong I will be in coming out of this predicament that I have found myself into.
It all started about two years ago in my youth service year in Anambra state. There was this very good canteen not too far from Fegge, Onitsha South Local Government Council, where I eat frequently and often during my CDS, (Community Development Service). It was the aroma of their food that lured me to the place; the savory of scented stew and fried meat, it was irresistible, I couldnt just evade myself from the luscious captivity that overwhelmed me Perhaps, a simple restrain would have changed history and 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 ₦50, dodo ₦50 and 3 pieces of meat” I handed her the money for the food as I was collecting the food because that is the method in the restaurant but she refused to collect the money. I didn’t understand the kind gesture, I then insisted and she smiled at me and said. Its okay, its 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 Alex; can I know your name? She giggled and said, My name is Tessy. As we both smiled at each other like teens gripped in some high school crush. So I left the place hoping to return the following day.
I got to my rented room and I was still thinking of Tessy. She was average height, dark skinned and very attractive. Her curves were at the right angle and her bust was an eye candy. I knew I needed a good looking female friend while I served my country in the beautiful state of Anambra and Tessy just happened to fit into the picture.
The following day I went to the canteen, but this time around I went there late. Unfortunately food had finished, but the good thing was that Tessy had time to spare. She was preparing to wash the dishes and I didnt hesitate to assist her. She didnt want me to get my hands dirty but I insisted. I helped her in getting water and she was thrilled that a Corper would stoop so low helping her with the dishes. Well, why wouldnt I, it granted me the avenue to view her heavy legs that jiggled as she was washing the dishes. Suddenly her mother appeared from a distance, Tessy sighted her and she said to me. Please hide, dont let her see you I have no any other option than to hide just as she told me since I have not met her mum for the first time and I dont know the kind of person she is. But thank God
*(MY YOUTH SERVICE AND HER VIRGINITY)*
*(EPISODE 2)*
I then hid behind the canteen and after about 15 minutes her mum left the place. Tessy then came to meet me and said, Sorry about it. I then said. Its okay, no sweat. Your mum is strict right? She said. No shes not. I am preparing for JAMB exams and seeing me with a guy would upset her. I then said to her. Then why are you here working in the canteen? You should be attending lessons now. She said, My elder sister is not feeling fine and shes the one in charge of the canteen. Yesterday was my first day here I asked her. What course do you intend to study? She said. Biochemistry I said to her, I finished with a first class in Chemical Engineering, if you need any assistance I will be glad to help you. She said. Wow! That will be nice. I have a problem with chemistry and physics. You must be a genius I laughed and said. No I am not; I just love to read my books a lot. It takes hard work and persistence to be successful. My dad is a Professor and my Mum is a Judge, they really encouraged me.
We finished cleaning up and I decided to walk her home which she agreed. As we walked, we talked about our families and she opened up about the challenges she faced gaining admission, being the only child amongst her siblings privileged to attend higher institution. I was so bent in making her pass her JAMB and I promised her I will put her through. I convinced her to tell her Mum she needed to prepare for her exams and that she wont be able to continue with the running of the canteen. Her Mum eventually succumbed and she got a replacement.
I made an arrangement with Tessy, for her to be coming to my place 4:00pm Mondays to Fridays and 1:00pm on Saturdays, which she agreed.
My intentions were sincere, but with a little thoughts of side attractions. In spite of being attracted to her, I wanted her more than anything to pass her JAMB exams this time around.
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*(MY YOUTH SERVICE AND HER VIRGINITY)*
*(EPISODE 3)*
Her first day at my place was an amazing one. She brought me rice, dodo and 3 pieces of meat. I was really touched and I felt she truly cared for me. The most enthralling thing she did again was, she washed all my dirty clothes, including my boxers and she swept my room and arranged my stuffs. No lady had done such to me except my Mum. I was moved by that and felt more obliged to her.
We couldnt do any reading that day. So I walked her home around 6:30pm. I got to my room and it looked quite different, neat and well organized. I laid on my neatly made bed and I thought to myself. Is it possible something real can happen between Tessy and me? But I considered the years she would spend in the University and all.
She came the following day. This time she wore a fitted gown. I knew I was going to be in trouble if I dont caution myself. I then told her to list out the most difficult topics she was facing. I put her through and she was quite intelligent in grasping, I was really impressed by her keen interest in understanding. After studying, she then looked at me and said. How is your girlfriend? I laughed and said, Tessy, I dont have a girlfriend. She said, I dont believe you. I then said to her. Tessy, I am not lying to you, girls dont find me attractive. Its not that I am not good looking. Even while in school, I never had the chance to date any girl I admired. She said. Alex, I know you are special, I saw it in your eyes the first time we met at my Mums canteen. You are really a special man.
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*(EPISODE 2)*
I then hid behind the canteen and after about 15 minutes her mum left the place. Tessy then came to meet me and said, Sorry about it. I then said. Its okay, no sweat. Your mum is strict right? She said. No shes not. I am preparing for JAMB exams and seeing me with a guy would upset her. I then said to her. Then why are you here working in the canteen? You should be attending lessons now. She said, My elder sister is not feeling fine and shes the one in charge of the canteen. Yesterday was my first day here I asked her. What course do you intend to study? She said. Biochemistry I said to her, I finished with a first class in Chemical Engineering, if you need any assistance I will be glad to help you. She said. Wow! That will be nice. I have a problem with chemistry and physics. You must be a genius I laughed and said. No I am not; I just love to read my books a lot. It takes hard work and persistence to be successful. My dad is a Professor and my Mum is a Judge, they really encouraged me.
We finished cleaning up and I decided to walk her home which she agreed. As we walked, we talked about our families and she opened up about the challenges she faced gaining admission, being the only child amongst her siblings privileged to attend higher institution. I was so bent in making her pass her JAMB and I promised her I will put her through. I convinced her to tell her Mum she needed to prepare for her exams and that she wont be able to continue with the running of the canteen. Her Mum eventually succumbed and she got a replacement.
I made an arrangement with Tessy, for her to be coming to my place 4:00pm Mondays to Fridays and 1:00pm on Saturdays, which she agreed.
My intentions were sincere, but with a little thoughts of side attractions. In spite of being attracted to her, I wanted her more than anything to pass her JAMB exams this time around.
.
*(MY YOUTH SERVICE AND HER VIRGINITY)*
*(EPISODE 3)*
Her first day at my place was an amazing one. She brought me rice, dodo and 3 pieces of meat. I was really touched and I felt she truly cared for me. The most enthralling thing she did again was, she washed all my dirty clothes, including my boxers and she swept my room and arranged my stuffs. No lady had done such to me except my Mum. I was moved by that and felt more obliged to her.
We couldnt do any reading that day. So I walked her home around 6:30pm. I got to my room and it looked quite different, neat and well organized. I laid on my neatly made bed and I thought to myself. Is it possible something real can happen between Tessy and me? But I considered the years she would spend in the University and all.
She came the following day. This time she wore a fitted gown. I knew I was going to be in trouble if I dont caution myself. I then told her to list out the most difficult topics she was facing. I put her through and she was quite intelligent in grasping, I was really impressed by her keen interest in understanding. After studying, she then looked at me and said. How is your girlfriend? I laughed and said, Tessy, I dont have a girlfriend. She said, I dont believe you. I then said to her. Tessy, I am not lying to you, girls dont find me attractive. Its not that I am not good looking. Even while in school, I never had the chance to date any girl I admired. She said. Alex, I know you are special, I saw it in your eyes the first time we met at my Mums canteen. You are really a special man.
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*(MY YOUTH SERVICE AND HER VIRGINITY)*
*(EPISODE 4)*
I was moved by what she said. No lady had ever said that thing to me before. I began to feel for her and that was when I started to really care for her. She looked at my feet and said. Ah! Alex, Look at your toe nails. Dont you cut them? I felt a bit embarrassed and said. No now! They are hard and my nail cutter is missing. I will get another one in town. She then said, Do you have a razor blade? Let me help you and cut it. I said, No! Please I dont like using razor on them, it might cut me. She then said, Just trust me, it wont cut you.
I got her the razor blade and she meticulously cut my toe nails neatly. She then took a napkin soaked with water and she cleaned my feet. No lady had shown me much compassion and care. Immediately I erased the lustful thoughts I had on her and I decided to do everything to make her succeed in her JAMB exams.
Our friendship grew and I found out how remarkable she was. I began to love her but I fought really hard not to reveal it to her. I respected her and I knew she was a good lady and I didnt want to start something I couldnt finish. I was aware we both had feelings for each other, but I was afraid it will lead to nowhere and also I didnt want to make a promise I couldnt fulfill. It was a tough decision for me, because I had to fight every temptation that came my way. She was really improving in her preparations towards her examination. She was able to solve all the difficult problems she once faced and I was proud she was making a head way.
The JAMB exams came and she smashed it. She scored 253 and I bought her a wrist watch for doing so well. It was Friday night around 9:30pm. I heard a knock on the door and it was Tessy. I was really surprised seeing her there at that time of the night and I said to her. Why are you out this late? She said, I told my mum I was going to Vigil. I then said. Come in, you lied to your mum abi? She couldnt answer me. I made her noodles and she ate. We both laid down on the bed and I knew what I feared most was revealing its head.
I was just wearing only boxers because I dont like sleeping with much clothes on. She then asked me, Do you have water in the bathroom, I want to shower. I then knew that that night was going to be an intriguing one. I said, Yes theres water in the bathroom. You can use this towel its clean. She took the towel and went into the bathroom.
After about 15 minutes she then came out from the bathroom wrapped in my towel. She then switched off the light and laid beside me. She apparently didnt have any clothes on her apart from the towel she tied round her chest. Before I could say jack, my erection had manifested. Shoo! But I vowed not to make the first move. About 10 minutes passed and no move was made. She then rested her head on my chest and put her left laps on my leg. And I thought to myself, If we spend the night like this it wont be bad. I then put my left hand on her left shoulder and began to fondle her shoulder a bit. Next thing I felt was a grip on my joystick. She said, I have never held one before. You are the first and you will be the last. I love you Alex, I came to give you my body, please be easy on me; I am still a virgin.
I was put in a dilemma. I wanted her and I dont want her at the same time. I couldnt think of what to say to her than to say, Tessy, I love you too. It escaped from my mouth quickly before my thoughts. I was letting my heart speak not my head. I damned the consequences of tomorrow and embraced the passion of now. I had just less than a month to wrap of my service year and I needed to hold on to something to linger in the archives of my memories. She began to kiss my chest, sending electronic signals to my sexual hormones, unleashing the demon within me. She kept on kissing and using her lips to clinch my Tips and that was the last straw that broke the camels back. I then took charge and laid her on her back. I sucked her Tips tenderly and caressively, she moaned embracing my head while at it. Although I had read about it in her book: How to deflower a virgin. With the tips I got the book, I was able to handle her care without much difficult and without her feeling much pain.
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*(EPISODE 4)*
I was moved by what she said. No lady had ever said that thing to me before. I began to feel for her and that was when I started to really care for her. She looked at my feet and said. Ah! Alex, Look at your toe nails. Dont you cut them? I felt a bit embarrassed and said. No now! They are hard and my nail cutter is missing. I will get another one in town. She then said, Do you have a razor blade? Let me help you and cut it. I said, No! Please I dont like using razor on them, it might cut me. She then said, Just trust me, it wont cut you.
I got her the razor blade and she meticulously cut my toe nails neatly. She then took a napkin soaked with water and she cleaned my feet. No lady had shown me much compassion and care. Immediately I erased the lustful thoughts I had on her and I decided to do everything to make her succeed in her JAMB exams.
Our friendship grew and I found out how remarkable she was. I began to love her but I fought really hard not to reveal it to her. I respected her and I knew she was a good lady and I didnt want to start something I couldnt finish. I was aware we both had feelings for each other, but I was afraid it will lead to nowhere and also I didnt want to make a promise I couldnt fulfill. It was a tough decision for me, because I had to fight every temptation that came my way. She was really improving in her preparations towards her examination. She was able to solve all the difficult problems she once faced and I was proud she was making a head way.
The JAMB exams came and she smashed it. She scored 253 and I bought her a wrist watch for doing so well. It was Friday night around 9:30pm. I heard a knock on the door and it was Tessy. I was really surprised seeing her there at that time of the night and I said to her. Why are you out this late? She said, I told my mum I was going to Vigil. I then said. Come in, you lied to your mum abi? She couldnt answer me. I made her noodles and she ate. We both laid down on the bed and I knew what I feared most was revealing its head.
I was just wearing only boxers because I dont like sleeping with much clothes on. She then asked me, Do you have water in the bathroom, I want to shower. I then knew that that night was going to be an intriguing one. I said, Yes theres water in the bathroom. You can use this towel its clean. She took the towel and went into the bathroom.
After about 15 minutes she then came out from the bathroom wrapped in my towel. She then switched off the light and laid beside me. She apparently didnt have any clothes on her apart from the towel she tied round her chest. Before I could say jack, my erection had manifested. Shoo! But I vowed not to make the first move. About 10 minutes passed and no move was made. She then rested her head on my chest and put her left laps on my leg. And I thought to myself, If we spend the night like this it wont be bad. I then put my left hand on her left shoulder and began to fondle her shoulder a bit. Next thing I felt was a grip on my joystick. She said, I have never held one before. You are the first and you will be the last. I love you Alex, I came to give you my body, please be easy on me; I am still a virgin.
I was put in a dilemma. I wanted her and I dont want her at the same time. I couldnt think of what to say to her than to say, Tessy, I love you too. It escaped from my mouth quickly before my thoughts. I was letting my heart speak not my head. I damned the consequences of tomorrow and embraced the passion of now. I had just less than a month to wrap of my service year and I needed to hold on to something to linger in the archives of my memories. She began to kiss my chest, sending electronic signals to my sexual hormones, unleashing the demon within me. She kept on kissing and using her lips to clinch my Tips and that was the last straw that broke the camels back. I then took charge and laid her on her back. I sucked her Tips tenderly and caressively, she moaned embracing my head while at it. Although I had read about it in her book: How to deflower a virgin. With the tips I got the book, I was able to handle her care without much difficult and without her feeling much pain.
.
*(MY YOUTH SERVICE AND HER VIRGINITY)*
*(EPISODE 5)*
After foreplay that lasted for some minutes, I have no any other option than to climb her. Even though she was feeling much pain inside her, but she asked me to continue. In a couple of minutes, I climaxed. It was so compelling; I had to lie on top of her for some minutes. After a while, I then put on the light and the bed sheet was stained with blood, it was a gory sight. She helped removed it and washed it that night.
We both shower and laid on the mattress and started talking. I said to her, What came over you? She said. My friend Annabel got deflowered last week by a guy that never truly loved her. She gave it to him because she wanted him to stay. But I gave it to you because you are truly caring, loving and supporting. I have written JAMB exams for four consecutive times and because of you I made it this time. My life would have been nothing without you. I said to her. Tessy, I truly care about you. But dont you think that this was too extreme? She said. It had to be you. It would have been with a guy that doesnt deserve it. We have known each other for three months and you never asked for it. I have no regrets Alex, even though we dont end up together. I then said. You are sweet girl Tessy. She said, One more thing. I asked, What? She then said, We have to do it one more time in the morning, my friend told me that the more I do it the more I enjoy it. I need to enjoy you Alex, I know you are finishing service soon and I wont see you again. Please let me have the privilege. I pondered for a while and I said. Okay Tessy, no problem.
We had sex that morning, though she was in pain but she bore it all because of me, because of her love, her commitment, her passion for me. I knew in my heart that if her circumstance was a bit better I would vow to marry her against all odds. I loved her but
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*(MY YOUTH SERVICE AND HER VIRGINITY)*
*(EPISODE 6)*
I loved her and I became so fond of her. We became more carnal and grew in intimacy. Every day we engaged in lascivious delight and Tessy began to enjoy the pleasurable ecstasy each time we entangled in the salacious act.
After my service year had ended, I decided to stay back for a week so as to bid farewell to Tessy. I knew everything we had was going to end as soon as I departed from Anambra state, and she knew that too. She couldnt help but cry all through the last few days I spent with her. I felt for her, I was moved but I couldnt change what fate had put before us.
The day I was leaving, she saw me off to the motor park. As I waited for the vehicle to be filled up, she was sobbing inordinately, her face covered in tears and her nose licking. It was a sorry sight, I hugged her closely and she cried out loud. No! My life! My life! Oh God why? I said to her. Tessy its okay baby, I will miss you dearly. She then said, What will I do now? Where will I start from? I cannot love anybody again. Oh God please! I later succeeded in calm her down and she stopped sobbing. We had already created a scene and people were beginning to say anything that comes to their mind. I then said to her. Tessy, please I need you to have this money, it is ₦12,000 get a phone for yourself so that we can keep in touch with each other.” She said. “Of what good will it be Alex? When I know that I cannot have you forever.” I then said. “Please Tessy, I just need to know how you are faring, to know if I can help you with anything, to hear your sweet voice again. Please Tessy it means a lot to me. She took the money and she started sobbing again and she said. Good bye Alex, good bye! As she ran away in tear. I stood and watched her fade away in sight. I had tears in my eyes and felt emptiness within me.
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*(EPISODE 5)*
After foreplay that lasted for some minutes, I have no any other option than to climb her. Even though she was feeling much pain inside her, but she asked me to continue. In a couple of minutes, I climaxed. It was so compelling; I had to lie on top of her for some minutes. After a while, I then put on the light and the bed sheet was stained with blood, it was a gory sight. She helped removed it and washed it that night.
We both shower and laid on the mattress and started talking. I said to her, What came over you? She said. My friend Annabel got deflowered last week by a guy that never truly loved her. She gave it to him because she wanted him to stay. But I gave it to you because you are truly caring, loving and supporting. I have written JAMB exams for four consecutive times and because of you I made it this time. My life would have been nothing without you. I said to her. Tessy, I truly care about you. But dont you think that this was too extreme? She said. It had to be you. It would have been with a guy that doesnt deserve it. We have known each other for three months and you never asked for it. I have no regrets Alex, even though we dont end up together. I then said. You are sweet girl Tessy. She said, One more thing. I asked, What? She then said, We have to do it one more time in the morning, my friend told me that the more I do it the more I enjoy it. I need to enjoy you Alex, I know you are finishing service soon and I wont see you again. Please let me have the privilege. I pondered for a while and I said. Okay Tessy, no problem.
We had sex that morning, though she was in pain but she bore it all because of me, because of her love, her commitment, her passion for me. I knew in my heart that if her circumstance was a bit better I would vow to marry her against all odds. I loved her but
.
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*(MY YOUTH SERVICE AND HER VIRGINITY)*
*(EPISODE 6)*
I loved her and I became so fond of her. We became more carnal and grew in intimacy. Every day we engaged in lascivious delight and Tessy began to enjoy the pleasurable ecstasy each time we entangled in the salacious act.
After my service year had ended, I decided to stay back for a week so as to bid farewell to Tessy. I knew everything we had was going to end as soon as I departed from Anambra state, and she knew that too. She couldnt help but cry all through the last few days I spent with her. I felt for her, I was moved but I couldnt change what fate had put before us.
The day I was leaving, she saw me off to the motor park. As I waited for the vehicle to be filled up, she was sobbing inordinately, her face covered in tears and her nose licking. It was a sorry sight, I hugged her closely and she cried out loud. No! My life! My life! Oh God why? I said to her. Tessy its okay baby, I will miss you dearly. She then said, What will I do now? Where will I start from? I cannot love anybody again. Oh God please! I later succeeded in calm her down and she stopped sobbing. We had already created a scene and people were beginning to say anything that comes to their mind. I then said to her. Tessy, please I need you to have this money, it is ₦12,000 get a phone for yourself so that we can keep in touch with each other.” She said. “Of what good will it be Alex? When I know that I cannot have you forever.” I then said. “Please Tessy, I just need to know how you are faring, to know if I can help you with anything, to hear your sweet voice again. Please Tessy it means a lot to me. She took the money and she started sobbing again and she said. Good bye Alex, good bye! As she ran away in tear. I stood and watched her fade away in sight. I had tears in my eyes and felt emptiness within me.
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*(MY YOUTH SERVICE AND HER VIRGINITY)*
*(EPISODE 7)*
The vehicle got filled and I embarked on my journey to Akwa Ibom. As I journeyed, I reflected on the sweet moments Tessy and I shared. I then realized that they were the best times of my life and I felt privilege to have had such memories.
I got home and met my family, everyone was happy to see me again. I am sure I miss home and all the comforts, but nothing compared to Tessy, whom I missed dearly. I knew I would probably not see her again and everything we had would only linger in thoughts till they grow dim with time.
A week passed and I didnt hear from Tessy, as I suspected. I knew she must have taken the decision to stay aloof; it must have been very hard on her. I had no option than to move on and face the reality before me.
Through my mums connection, I was able to secure a very profitable job in one of the biggest oil companies in Nigeria in just three weeks after my youth service. The company made arrangements for me to travel to the U.S for a ten months managerial course. I only wished I could tell the good news to Tessy, but there was no means. She didnt have a phone; she wasnt on social media and not even an email account. Few days later I traveled to Texas, U.S. It was a wonderful learning experience and I was well taken care of. I met people from different parts of the world and I had a great time. At the end of the exercise, I returned back to Nigeria and the following day I was assigned to the position of an assistant manager.
I had my own office well furnished with expensive furniture and fittings and electronic gadgets; it was too good to be true. My salary was wow!! My life was beautiful. After three months of working, I was able to acquire a brand new car. I could afford any luxury that I wanted. My fashion changed, I got lots of cool natives and suits, expensive wrist watches, perfumes I didnt actually know how to spend money, every month it kept on growing in numbers and since I wasnt really an out-going type coupled with only few friends, I had a huge savings.
A former course mate of mine then at the University was having a wedding. I was invited and I felt it was a very good opportunity for me to meet good old friends. I came late for the church wedding so I took the back seat and shortly after the church celebration, we all dispersed to the venue of their reception not too far from the church where the wedding was conducted.
At the reception, I took a secluded seat. I never really liked to mingle so I decided to just observe from a distance. I saw lots of old faces that made me smile. It was really good seeing their happy faces again. But a face I would never forget was Emilias face..
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*(EPISODE 7)*
The vehicle got filled and I embarked on my journey to Akwa Ibom. As I journeyed, I reflected on the sweet moments Tessy and I shared. I then realized that they were the best times of my life and I felt privilege to have had such memories.
I got home and met my family, everyone was happy to see me again. I am sure I miss home and all the comforts, but nothing compared to Tessy, whom I missed dearly. I knew I would probably not see her again and everything we had would only linger in thoughts till they grow dim with time.
A week passed and I didnt hear from Tessy, as I suspected. I knew she must have taken the decision to stay aloof; it must have been very hard on her. I had no option than to move on and face the reality before me.
Through my mums connection, I was able to secure a very profitable job in one of the biggest oil companies in Nigeria in just three weeks after my youth service. The company made arrangements for me to travel to the U.S for a ten months managerial course. I only wished I could tell the good news to Tessy, but there was no means. She didnt have a phone; she wasnt on social media and not even an email account. Few days later I traveled to Texas, U.S. It was a wonderful learning experience and I was well taken care of. I met people from different parts of the world and I had a great time. At the end of the exercise, I returned back to Nigeria and the following day I was assigned to the position of an assistant manager.
I had my own office well furnished with expensive furniture and fittings and electronic gadgets; it was too good to be true. My salary was wow!! My life was beautiful. After three months of working, I was able to acquire a brand new car. I could afford any luxury that I wanted. My fashion changed, I got lots of cool natives and suits, expensive wrist watches, perfumes I didnt actually know how to spend money, every month it kept on growing in numbers and since I wasnt really an out-going type coupled with only few friends, I had a huge savings.
A former course mate of mine then at the University was having a wedding. I was invited and I felt it was a very good opportunity for me to meet good old friends. I came late for the church wedding so I took the back seat and shortly after the church celebration, we all dispersed to the venue of their reception not too far from the church where the wedding was conducted.
At the reception, I took a secluded seat. I never really liked to mingle so I decided to just observe from a distance. I saw lots of old faces that made me smile. It was really good seeing their happy faces again. But a face I would never forget was Emilias face..
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*(MY YOUTH SERVICE AND HER VIRGINITY)*
*(EPISODE 8)*
I had a major crush on Emilia for two sessions and a semester, until she and Victor started dating shortly before we all graduated. Emilia never reciprocated the feelings and it was difficult to open up to her. Shes a beautiful fair skinned lady and very decent. She was into crafts: She made beads, shoes, bags and cloths. She carved out a name for herself in campus.
I was so pleased to see everyone smiling and having a good time. I was busy with my phone and next thing, I looked up and I saw Emilia coming my way. My heart beat began to accelerate faster as she approached me. She had a smile on and I knew I was in trouble. She pulled out a seat on my table and sat down, she then said. Look who we have here, Mr. Loner, You havent really changed have you? I said, Hi, Emilia so good to see you. She then said. Oh Alex, the guy I liked so much but never had the balls to walk up to me. I said, Wait o, you dont mean it. She said. You never knew I liked you? Why did you think I was always in your class hanging with Sophia? I then said, Oh my God! But you ended up dating Victor now? She then said, You are pathetic Alex. If you knew how long I came around your class hoping you would act. You know, I knew you have always been serious minded, focused and very dedicated. You were not just man enough. I then said to her, Are you still with Victor? She said, Victor and I broke up during service year, he wasnt serious at all. I then said, Is it too late, Emilia? She laughed and shook her head. Alex, you are still pathetic. You havent changed but, its still good any way. I then asked her, How about your craft business? She said, Its doing well, I am making use of my house for now but I really need a more convenient place because sometimes I get large orders and no space to work. I am thinking of getting a job so I can save up to get a place for my business. I then said, Okay, Emilia, I know I messed up in the past. I am sorry about that; I was very shy and immature. I have really changed, trust me on this. I have always admired you; always patronize your crafts even though I never needed them. If theres nobody you are seeing, please consider me. I am begging you.
*(EPISODE 8)*
I had a major crush on Emilia for two sessions and a semester, until she and Victor started dating shortly before we all graduated. Emilia never reciprocated the feelings and it was difficult to open up to her. Shes a beautiful fair skinned lady and very decent. She was into crafts: She made beads, shoes, bags and cloths. She carved out a name for herself in campus.
I was so pleased to see everyone smiling and having a good time. I was busy with my phone and next thing, I looked up and I saw Emilia coming my way. My heart beat began to accelerate faster as she approached me. She had a smile on and I knew I was in trouble. She pulled out a seat on my table and sat down, she then said. Look who we have here, Mr. Loner, You havent really changed have you? I said, Hi, Emilia so good to see you. She then said. Oh Alex, the guy I liked so much but never had the balls to walk up to me. I said, Wait o, you dont mean it. She said. You never knew I liked you? Why did you think I was always in your class hanging with Sophia? I then said, Oh my God! But you ended up dating Victor now? She then said, You are pathetic Alex. If you knew how long I came around your class hoping you would act. You know, I knew you have always been serious minded, focused and very dedicated. You were not just man enough. I then said to her, Are you still with Victor? She said, Victor and I broke up during service year, he wasnt serious at all. I then said, Is it too late, Emilia? She laughed and shook her head. Alex, you are still pathetic. You havent changed but, its still good any way. I then asked her, How about your craft business? She said, Its doing well, I am making use of my house for now but I really need a more convenient place because sometimes I get large orders and no space to work. I am thinking of getting a job so I can save up to get a place for my business. I then said, Okay, Emilia, I know I messed up in the past. I am sorry about that; I was very shy and immature. I have really changed, trust me on this. I have always admired you; always patronize your crafts even though I never needed them. If theres nobody you are seeing, please consider me. I am begging you.
*(MY YOUTH SERVICE AND HER VIRGINITY)*
*(EPISODE 9)*
She then said. Wow! Thats sweet. You know what? Let me have your number. Meanwhile, lets go meet up with our friends over there. I then gave her my business card and she was like; Wow!! Alex, you here, I have always known you were special
After the reception, I dropped her home and when I got home I called her and we spent over an hour talking on the phone. We kept on talking for long over the week and the prospect of Emilia and I starting a relationship grew by the day.
We decided to fix a date the following weekend and we chose Saturday. So on that day we went to a nice restaurant to have lunch. We cracked school jokes and talked about old times. It was a wonderful moment. I then asked her, Emilia about your business, how much will it cost you to relocate and restructure your business? She said. Well, it will cost me ₦350,000.” I then reached out to my small bag and brought out my cheque book. Then she said Alex, “What do you think you are doing?” I told her that I am writing you a cheque of ₦350,000. She then said. “I can’t take it, I am sorry, I just can’t take it.” I said. “It’s a loan, you can pay me when you ready to.” She said, “How much interest?” I then said, “₦1.” She laughed, hugged me and that was it. I really wanted to do something very important in her life, so she would know that I was very concerned about her future. When I got home my mum called. She wanted to know my next move. Obviously marriage, I told her about Emilia and she wanted to see her the following weekend. I then told Emilia if she would like to pay my home a visit and meet my family. She delightfully welcomed it.
She came over as agreed and my mum really liked her. They talked for over an hour and I even felt left out. It was a good thing. She had lunch with us and she also helped in washing the dishes, my mum was so proud of her, even though it was their first meeting.
After I had dropped Emilia off at her place I got back home and my mum called me. She said. Emilia is a good lady; she will make an awesome wife. Shes creative; she got her own business. Shes going to have time to run her business and maintain her home and have time for the kids. I mean what else do you need? I said, I know Emilia is wonderful. She then said. When are you proposing to her? You better do it soon, before someone else does. I then said. Well, we will be traveling to Port Harcourt in three weeks, for her friends wedding. I think thats when I will do it. My mum said. Good, make sure you do your thing very well. Emilia and I became so close, I went to see her family and they gave me a warm welcome, her siblings were so friendly. Things were getting more and more interesting.
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*(EPISODE 9)*
She then said. Wow! Thats sweet. You know what? Let me have your number. Meanwhile, lets go meet up with our friends over there. I then gave her my business card and she was like; Wow!! Alex, you here, I have always known you were special
After the reception, I dropped her home and when I got home I called her and we spent over an hour talking on the phone. We kept on talking for long over the week and the prospect of Emilia and I starting a relationship grew by the day.
We decided to fix a date the following weekend and we chose Saturday. So on that day we went to a nice restaurant to have lunch. We cracked school jokes and talked about old times. It was a wonderful moment. I then asked her, Emilia about your business, how much will it cost you to relocate and restructure your business? She said. Well, it will cost me ₦350,000.” I then reached out to my small bag and brought out my cheque book. Then she said Alex, “What do you think you are doing?” I told her that I am writing you a cheque of ₦350,000. She then said. “I can’t take it, I am sorry, I just can’t take it.” I said. “It’s a loan, you can pay me when you ready to.” She said, “How much interest?” I then said, “₦1.” She laughed, hugged me and that was it. I really wanted to do something very important in her life, so she would know that I was very concerned about her future. When I got home my mum called. She wanted to know my next move. Obviously marriage, I told her about Emilia and she wanted to see her the following weekend. I then told Emilia if she would like to pay my home a visit and meet my family. She delightfully welcomed it.
She came over as agreed and my mum really liked her. They talked for over an hour and I even felt left out. It was a good thing. She had lunch with us and she also helped in washing the dishes, my mum was so proud of her, even though it was their first meeting.
After I had dropped Emilia off at her place I got back home and my mum called me. She said. Emilia is a good lady; she will make an awesome wife. Shes creative; she got her own business. Shes going to have time to run her business and maintain her home and have time for the kids. I mean what else do you need? I said, I know Emilia is wonderful. She then said. When are you proposing to her? You better do it soon, before someone else does. I then said. Well, we will be traveling to Port Harcourt in three weeks, for her friends wedding. I think thats when I will do it. My mum said. Good, make sure you do your thing very well. Emilia and I became so close, I went to see her family and they gave me a warm welcome, her siblings were so friendly. Things were getting more and more interesting.
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*(MY YOUTH SERVICE AND HER VIRGINITY)*
*(EPISODE 10)*
We travelled to Port Harcourt for the wedding. I had with me the engagement ring and I was praying she would say yes, as part of me was sure.
She decided we stay in different hotel rooms because she told me she was still a Virgin that she needed to keep it till that special night, I felt so lucky.
After the church ceremony, we went for the reception; I gave someone my phone to make sure he captured the moment. I then called Emilias attention, as I knelt down with the ring, she said, Oh my God I then asked her, Will you marry me? She covered her eyes and screamed. Yes!! I will. To my surprise, people around were clapping and that made me very uncomfortable. After the event we headed back to our hotel rooms and I called my mum telling her the good news. My mum was really glad. That night, I went on Facebook to post the proposal picture.
After the facebook upload, I noticed I had several unread mails so I took my time to read them. There was one mail that took my attention the most. The sender didnt have a profile picture so I went ahead to read the mail. It reads; Please are you the Alex that served in Anambra two year ago? Please call this number 080******** Tessy.
I felt very disturbed and I called the number immediately. Unfortunately the phone was switched off. I checked when the message was sent and it was about four months ago.
I got back to Akwa Ibom and kept on trying the number with no success. On Wednesday morning it rang. I waited to hear the voice and it was Tessy. I then said. Oh Jesus, Tessy I just saw your mail are you okay? She began to sob. Alex please come and help me. I need your help now more than ever I then said. I dont get you Tessy is everything alright? She said. Nothing is alright, please come I need your help. I then said to her. I am at work now; I wont be chanced to travel. She then said. How about Saturday, its very important. The line then went off.
Memories of Tessy came back to immediately. I was confused and very bothered about her situation. I kept on calling but the phone was switched off. I then sent a text message to the line telling her I would be coming on Saturday, but will leave on Sunday morning because I had to prepare to travel to Lagos on Wednesday on an official assignment. She responded the following day with the address and her location. I had made arrangements with my driver to take me there and I told Emilia I was going on a business meeting at Lagos. I left very early in the morning and I got there around 11:30am.
The location was a church far inside the town, it wasnt easy locating it. I saw Tessy by the gate of the church, standing. She looked pale and mucky, she had lost weight and she looked very unpleasant and troubled. I came down from the car and she ran towards me. She embraced me and said, Oh Alex, As she wept deeply. IA held her back by her shoulders and said, Tessy Please talk to me what is wrong? She then said. Come to the church with me and you will know everything
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