Same. In the lawn.
~Dare Ofegu~
"What brings you to the States?"
Imara asked without looking at me. We were walking side by side and I could say that she has never taken me in her gaze through the course of the walk. I have no idea why not, probably because the robotic whirring would be rather uncomfortable for her, or because eyes contact doesn't really matter to a bot.
"Isn't it obvious? I came for Samantha."
She turned her face for the first time, but her body still retained the posture as though she was looking at the front. How wierd and satisfying it seemed.
"The percentage of truth in your response is 42% percent. I don't do well with people who tell lies. If you want to be one of my users, you must be frank and sincere with me."
I couldn't close my mouth as I watched her speak. I thought bots who could be that pecise and complicated were only limited to the movies. If I was told that I would sta
Samantha's Hood.~Ninny~"That woman won't quit choking me. I don't know what to do with her."Looking up from the PC, I felt like there was someone standing at the front my door in the hallway. I wanted to go check in the first place but hated to think that twould be that strange guy. I didn't want anything to do with him. Not when I'm here for the meantime or when I graduate from Oxford. Even if possible, I might not return to this house ever till he leaves. Because I would never be comfortable with him being around.Why? Of course isn't it that obvious? He's clearly a gold digger. Who wouldn't know that? I don't care what race or tribe he's from. All I know is that, he had chosen to come to my mom's luxurious apartment to bewitch her till she wills him all her property. And he should be very proud of himself. His Alakazam had canvassed for him to an extent. I guess he only needs finishing touches."But seriously."<
Samantha's Hood. ~Kola~ "I shall give you this warning again. This is Samantha's Hood, what brings you here? It's been 12 minutes, 17 seconds since you've been standing here. Based on the programming of a bot, we are not built to hunt or hurt humans. Thereby, if you refuse to relay your reason of being here I would call the cops on you!" The threatening voice of the robot almost loosened a nut in my brain. I didn't know what to say other than, "Guy shut up. If I catch you, I go commot your teeth just now just now" A pidgin counterpart of, [Shut up, man. If I could, I would pluck out your teeth immediately.] Believe me, I was already frustrated. I have been coming here since a day before yesterday. Since the day I was thrown out. I had no other place to go. No other friend to look up to. I haven't had a goodnight rest since the day I was pushed out. I have missed the comfy of the bed soft
Samantha's Hood.~Dare Ofegu~"Are you enjoying the meal?"Samantha for the first time severed the silence. I looked up from the steak at her and nodded, my eyes indeliberately straying to Ninny seated at the edge of the table by the left. Samantha was at the edge by the right. I was by the side while Imara was seated opposite me, obviously the exotic dining table in the way.The dining table was filled with several dishes. Several dishes I'd never seen in my life let alone have a taste of. You know, for some reason, I'm beginning to think that my uncle is poor compared to Samantha. Obviously he is. Because living here had almost made me forgotten that I was still in planet Earth. Believe me, I'd thought once that we were in a space ship. Well, it's beyond the food.I looked away from Ninny as she ogled me. I have no idea why she's giving me that attitude. Or maybe I'm telling a lie. I'm a Nigerian, I think I h
The Next Morning~Ninny~"I told you that I could handle all these myself. And better still, there is Imara, why being persistent and annoying?""Ninny!"My mom barked at me as I rolled my eyes at the so called Dare. I couldn't believe that I'd actually registered his name in my mental ken."Let her go then, Dare. Maybe later when she returns she'll be back to her senses."My mom came on again as I sneered and looked to Imara."Grab my cases and let's go."But this Dare guy walked to Imara and offered,"Give them to me, Imara. You can clear the table and do other stuff. I'll see her off.""But Ninny told me to help her with the cases."Imara argued. I saw the side of his lips house a silly smile. I grunted."Please, Imara."He pleaded and Imara handled the handles of both suitcases to him."Thank you."The smile widened as I called at I
The Next Monday.~Dare Ofegu~"You seem like you feel jumpy."Samantha turned to me in the limo. For a moment, I'd forgotten that I was in a car. Not really because twas my first time of riding in a limo, I guess I couldn't just get Ninny off my thoughts.Past the large and spacious inn of the limo to the front which was bordered by a light bar, was a bot which steered the limo in the programmed direction towards our destination."Not really. But I'm a little bit shook. You know, I have no idea how all this work. Never assumed such position before."She chuckled."Don't make it seem like some tough job. There isn't really much to being a P.A or should I call you my personal secretary?!"I didn't know whether or not to answer that. She continued,"I just don't want you idle. Sitting back at home without doing a thing. But if you won't be bored, I could tell Theo to drive you bac
Cleaver's Ave.~Maria~"I'm not sure we've really had a heart to heart conversation. Or should I say, you haven't really introduced yourself properly. So far, all I know about you is the fact that you said, you're Dare's friend."I paused for a while as he reached through the table to pick up another mound of steak. That was his third if I wasn't mistaken. Well, I didn't have qualms with him eating this way; ever since he had arrived. The past few days of his arrival, he had barely been at home in the day. He would always leave in the morning then return later in the night. When he would be way too weak for any probing or interrogation. And the next morning, he was off again.I'm not really comfortable with him around but I had no reason to send him away. I haven't even heard from Dare. His phone had been switched off since he left. I'm worried about him, but I'm also worried about Theo. His sister has been grumpy ever since his d
Oxford.~Ninny~"You think Professor Wealene has a test for us tomorrow?"Haya looked away from the novel she was reading. She was outstretched in a couch vertically adjacent to mine. But she held the position where she could hold me in her gaze with just one look away from the book."I don't really care whether or not he does. It doesn't really matter. It's definitely his problem."Haya scoffed and concentrated back on the novel. She was reading Danielle Steel's "The House On Hope Street." I knew too well that twas just a matter of time before she picked up the barely addressed.And I wasn't disappointed,"But I really wonder why he would want to give out a test when everyone is busy with their final year project."I took a glance at her, for a moment, sparing my fingers a breathing space on the keyboard. I was seated in a one-seater, my PC on my lap, a swan stool next to the chair, on whi
Cleaver's Ave.~Dare Ofegu~"Now we are at home, eh?"I stepped out of the Maybach and walked to the VAS, Theo beside me. I had locked him away at Samantha's place, from all the recent situation but had made sure that he was fed enough."We had the discussion you know. I'm here to drop you and say hi to Maria. I know she'd be very mad at me."He didn't make a sound. He only had his tongue suspended in the flexing jaws. He hadn't even looked up at me. I'm sure that he's pretty mad at me.I pushed the button of the alert system and awaited a reply. It didn't take forever for the familiar face to pop up on the screen."Dare?"Even though we were over screens, I could see her eyebrows twitched in shock or say, surprise."Yes, Ma'am. It's me."I nodded, letting in a sassy smile even though I knew too well that I wasn't in the position to do that."Oh, goodness. C