26/02/2025
TAINTED VIRGINITY
Chapter 8
The sun hung low in the sky, casting a golden glow over the campus as students poured out of their lecture halls, eager to get home. Glory walked alongside her best friend, Solomon, as they made their way home from lectures.
"So, have you decided where you'll be staying for the holidays?" Solomon asked, adjusting his backpack.
Glory sighed, deep in thought. "I'm torn between staying with my uncle here in town or going back to Lagos to see my family."
Solomon nodded. "True. But have you considered the pros and cons? If you stay here, you won’t have to worry about transport stress. Plus, you’ll have some peace and quiet to yourself."
"Peace and quiet?" Glory scoffed. "You clearly don’t know my uncle’s kids. Those children will turn me into their personal babysitter."
Solomon chuckled. "Point taken. But Lagos traffic and all that wahala... do you really want to deal with that?"
Glory rolled her eyes. "Tell me about it. The noise, the traffic, the endless chores. That’s the thing. I don’t. But I miss home. I miss my mum’s food. I miss watching wrestling matches with my dad. Even my annoying sisters and my little nephew.". Besides, i get to work at my aunt's shop and save up money for the next semester"
"That's true sef, you need to give me a baby boy treatment when you get back with plenty money. I am not your heart melt for mouth na" Solomon replied teasing.
"Huh, which yeye baby boy? Better park well," Glory said, laughing along.
"And your sisters? The twins still play football right?."
Glory smiled. "Of course. I’m sure they wont let me rest when i go back. But I miss them. It’s been months."
"Then Lagos it is," Solomon declared. "Besides, you need a break from school stress."
"You're right," Glory agreed. "Lagos, here I come."
Little did she know, this decision would lead her down a path she never expected.
I am Glory Writes
A week later, Glory arrived in Lagos, welcomed by the familiar chaos of her family home. Her father welcomed her with a hug before complaining about how lean she had gotten.
"Dad! i didn't lose that much weight" she called, shaking her head at her father's dramatic reaction.
"Eh? Oh, Glory, see how you are looking like a skeleton in that dress, do you even eat at all?" he exclaimed looking her over multiple times.
"Dad, I just got home, now you’re free to over feed me s much as you want" she teased, dropping her bags.
Her twin sisters walked up to her, non-chalantly trying to hide their excitement at seeing her. Girls will always be girls. Lol!!!
"Glory, did you bring anything for us or is your bag filled with only books?" one of them asked.
"Ah, Glory must have come with plenty things na," the younger one added, trying to peek into her bag.
"Relax! I just got home," Glory said, laughing as she dragged them into a hug.
Her mother walked in from the kitchen, smiling warmly. "My dear, welcome. How was the journey? Come and eat, I made your favorite."
"Ah, finally! Someone who truly cares about me," Glory said playfully, throwing her arms around her mom.
As the night wore on, Glory settled back into the comfort of home, catching up with her family. Everything seemed normal, but she knew what had brought her back wasn’t just family. Deep down, she knew she wanted to see Uche.
It didn’t take long before she and Uche reconnected. He had also returned for the holidays, and their weekend rendezvous resumed as if no time had passed.
Glory found herself falling harder for Uche. He was intelligent, her ideal type. He treated her well and made her feel special. But as much as she wanted something real, Uche never made his intentions clear. He played the perfect gentleman, giving her mixed signals. He shared stories about his escapades in school, and each one stung. Was she just one of his many conquests?
Then, one night after dinner, as they texted, Uche casually sent a message that shattered her illusions: "Glory, what do you think about a th*****me?"
Her heart sank. That was when she knew. He never wanted more; he only wanted to satisfy his desires. She had been fooling herself. That night, she decided to make herself scarce until it was time to return to school.
One evening, while returning from work, Glory had a strange encounter. Lagos bus drivers were known for their antics, and today was no different. Since the driver didn't have change, he paired her with a stranger so they could split the fare.
The man beside her was unremarkable, not the least bit attractive. In fact, he seemed slightly tipsy. He barely spoke as they waited for their change, but when he finally turned to her, he asked, "Can I have your number?"
Glory hesitated. "Why?"
"You seem nice. Just to stay in touch," he replied.
Something about him intrigued her. He wasn’t anything like Uche—there was no charm, no calculated moves. He was just… there. On a whim, she gave him her number.
His name was Ikechukwu. She thought nothing of it at the time, but fate had other plans.
(To be continued...)