I
am Tricia and this is my story.
I
am the 4th child and 3rd girl in a family of five children. I was barely 12
years old when I had my first cycle. It was one evening, I was playing with my
friends, when they suddenly saw me bleeding and screamed for fear that I had
been badly injured. They took me home amidst tears to my mum, who just returned
from work. She thanked and dismissed them. She asked me to stop crying, helped
me wash up and change, and also gave me her sanitary towel to use, with plans
to get a better one for me the next day. She then sat me down, and told me I
had no reason to fear, but to realise that my journey to womanhood had begun.
She gave me several tips on how to monitor and take care of myself whenever I
saw it.
I
had various failed attempts at understanding the whole cycle thing, which led
to embarrassing moments - one happened during a drama rehearsal, and I had to
shyly leave. Thankfully, I was able to get a grip of it by the time I turned 14
and had no cause for alarm. My Mum’s discussion with me at 12 years, made become
well aware of implications of having intimate relationship with the male folks,
so I was a bit cautious when I was with them. I was a pretty young girl, so had
so many boys with their eyes on me, those who wanted to be best friends with
me, I politely declined.
However,
when I got into senior secondary school, I moved into the boarding section of
the school and that’s how I met Tina. We became very close and were best
friends till we graduated. This also made our classmates name us T-Square. Tina
was from a very wealthy home, and being the only girl in her family, she got
almost all she wanted. She was a bit different from me socially – she was an
attention seeker, especially from the guys, whether interested or not. I tried
few times to talk her out of that, she excused her actions with the fact that
she grew up with boys, so like to be around them. After several failed
attempts, I decided to let her be. She was basically a nice girl, who I also
took as my sister, and I didn’t want anything to ruin our friendship.
After
our entrance exams we both got admitted into same campus to study Law. We were
both excited and remained friends on campus. One evening as we returned from
study, we got talking….
Tina:
T-gal, there’s something I’ve been wanting to tell you.
Tina:
I’ve been feeling lonely…for a while now.
Tricia:
(surprised)...you? lonely?... how possible is that with all the friends you
have...? plus, I’m here too.
Tina:
yea… it’s just that I have a crush on...
Tricia:
(interrupts) Crush? On who?
Tina:
Sammy…, but he hardly notices me, and he seems consumed with other pretty
ladies.
Tricia:
(laughs) you’re beautiful my friend, but having a crush on Sam. It’s
ridiculous.
Tina:
it’s not funny… Tricia, I’m serious…we’re 21 and don’t have one guy to call our
own… and please don’t start to preach to me.
Tricia:
I understand girl, look being a believer does not mean I’ve got no feelings.
But first things first. This is not a good time to talk about crush or
whatever. We’ve got exams in three months, we need to start early to cover our
large work load of courses. You need to fight off this distraction.
Tina:
But I can’t… I think I’m already falling in love with him... I can’t help it.
Tricia: Of
course you can… it’s just an infatuation…and can wane... I can help you… see, I
have a Singles’ group in fellowship. We do not live in denial of the feeling of
wanting to be with the opposite sex, rather we admit it’s natural, but through
God’s word and Godly counsel from older believer’s we learn and practice pure
friendship without being infatuated or lustful.
Tina: Like
for real? I had expected a much better assistance from you… since you’re very
pretty and Sam obviously worships the floor you tread on, though you have
totally shunned him, you can at least lure him for me. What are friends for?
Tricia: What?!
Me?!! Why on earth would I do that? – that’s pushing my best friend off a cliff
to crash and lose her future.
Tina: oh!
I’m sorry, I forgot you’re the best student and wish to die in books…maybe
marry your books too. As for me, I’ll do whatever it takes to get him.
With
that, Tina walks away.
Tricia: Tina! Tina!!... but no response. (Thinking)
what has come over her? Can she be walking away from our friendship over some
guy?
Well,
that was how our closeness waned. Sam was a handsome, uncultured “Fox” – you
know, the type of student that hid to read but outwardly seemed unserious and
played away with unsuspecting ones. I silently hoped my friend Tina would get
over this obsession on him. It was not really long, Sam got hooked on her….
They spent most times together and got pretty intimate as I later got to know.
I did not see much of her once they got together.
During
those weeks, I went to study alone and almost got used to it. One of the evenings
though, I saw a happy Tina walk towards me, blushing.
Tina: Guess
What?
Tricia: What?
You know I’m not good at guessing
Tina: Just
try?
Tricia: Ok…
your Dad has sent in the gown and jewelries for your next birthday from UK?
Tina: T-gal!!...
No…. Not that
Tricia: Alright,
sorry, please just tell me
Tina: I’m
Sam's girlfriend now… it feels so nice to have him finally with me.
Tricia: oh!
Really?
Tina: Yea…
Aren’t you happy for me? Or you’re being Jealous I left you on the single lane?
Tricia: (Smiles)
Me? Jealous?... I’m not… I just didn’t think that was a cause of excitement…
plus you’ve totally kept me at a distance for a while now.
Tina: well,
you don’t have experience about being in love(smiles). Also I’m sorry I left, I
needed to get what I need, so I don’t remain alone like you…. but basically I’m
back now and in love too.
Tricia: Alright
“Coupled Tina” …. just be careful and safe. Remember, “Be sober-minded; be watchful.
Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to
devour.” 1. Peter 5:8. Please, Don’t lose your pearls to the swine.
Tina:
Pastor T…Not to worry, I won’t...this is not
boarding house… this is campus, I’m a big girl now, I’ll be fine.
(I
had no idea that Tina, after few weeks of intimate relations with Sam, being
deflowered, inwardly envied the fact I was still holding on to my purity. Well,
that I later got to know.)
A
week later, as I was leaving my study class, I met Dave, a friend of Sam (I was
not aware).
Dave: Hi
Tracy
Tricia: hello,
it’s Tricia
Dave: Oh…
pretty name fit for a pretty lady... I’m Dave, how are you doing?
Tricia: I’m
fine.
Dave: I know you don’t have time, but I just want to
invite you to a book fair. We have some authors to come talk about their works,
so I figured you may want to come.
Tricia: Ermm….
I’m quite busy...
Dave: it’s on a weekend… next week to be precise.
Time is 5 pm at the Denim’s multipurpose hall behind Stacy’s Suites in town.
Tricia: ok...
I’ll be there
Dave: can
I come to pick you?
Tricia:(Smiles) No,
Thanks… I’ll find my way there.
Dave: Ok…
then… thanks.
Tricia: Alright.
Bye
We
both the parted ways. I wondered how Dave got to know my love for leisure
reading, to invite me to a book fair. Well, I figured it will be an
inspirational outing, so relaxed my mind. As I got back, Tina was in, so I
informed her.
Tricia: hello
Tina
Tina: Hi
dear, what’s up?
Tricia: I’m
fine. How has been your day?
Tina: cool…
done with study for today?
Tricia: yea…
need to rest a while. Meanwhile I got an invite from Dave, the guy in Mass
communication department. It’s a book fair happening this weekend, and I’d like
you to come along with me.
Tina: (laughs)
no way… he invited you not me… so...
Tricia: Hey,
stop rolling your eyes already… it’s not a ‘date’... so calm down.
Tina: well,
I’ll check if Sam will be going, that’s only time I’d go. Weekends is our time
Tricia: it’s
not a ‘couple’ night stuff… Do you always have to bring him up in our talks?...
Tina: I’m
sorry, but he’s part of me now…
Tricia: whatever…
The
day finally came and we met at the book fair. The setting was like dinner set
up. As I walked in, Dave came towards me and ushered me to a seat. Once the
program started at 6pm, he came and sat with me. 30 minutes later, Tina and Sam
walked into the hall.
Sam: Hey
Dave, what’s up?
Dave: I’m
good… you?
Sam: I’m
cool... oh! Wow… look who we have here- the “hard-to-get” smart lady of Law
department, having time outside the walls of the class…
Tricia: Well,
Sam I’m here for the inspirational talk show…
Sam: I’m
sure you have a thing for my friend Dave. [Tina was smiling now]
Dave: Hey
Sam, just have your seat and leave her alone, ok.
Sam: Alright.
The talk lasted for an hour and then they switched to the next session, the dinner
party to end the program. I felt I needed to leave, as things were getting too
edgy, but based on the location of the venue, it will be difficult to get a
public taxi at that time. So I had to tell Dave, I needed to leave.
Tricia: Dave…
I need to go now
Dave: So
soon… this is the crux of the program. Please stay for some minutes. It’s
should not always be books. A pretty lady like you needs to ease out and have
fun.
Tricia: yea…
but I need to get home now... please. Ok. Can you drop me off? no Taxi is
coming by.
Dave: Of
course my lady.
So
we walked out of the hall, towards his car, but I decided to stay at the back
seat, instead of the front seat. He felt that was odd, but let me be. He placed
the key in the ignition, but didn’t start the car, instead he was staring at
me. I looked up to meet his gaze…
Tricia: Dave,
any issue with the ignition?
Dave: Not
really…. Erm. Tricia, I’m really attracted to you…. I love you deeply… please
can you do me a favour and be with me just for tonight? You’re pretty and I
want to know you beyond the external.
Tricia: oh!
No Dave…. Please I need to be home now, this is not the reason I came here.
Dave: I
can’t resist you…can’t you see...? I thirst for your love… now we’re this
close… we’d go home… but my dear, I need some fun tonight with you…
With
that he climbed to the back seat, to get hold of me but I pushed the door to my
side, thankfully it wasn’t locked, so I ran off. He was upset, as he had no
idea the door was not well locked, and He ran after me…
To
be continued…….
[“Beauty and Purity are two treasures that
can be found in you, if you stick with Christ” – Joan. A.]
Much Love,
Joan, A.
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