#5DaysToVals Contest Entry – Submitted by Ojo Blessing
He was standing behind me. Some distance apart. His hands dropped sideways. Mine across my chest. The tiny voice of my heart kept calling and beckoning me to make-up with him. I insisted at first. Later on, when I wanted to, it was too late. I woke up to see only myself under the shade of a mango tree in front of my resident where I slept.I’ve been having a similar dream since Kelvin and I parted. I still have a soft spot for him. But, I doubt if he still loves me the way he used to before fuel subsidy removal popped up in January 2012.
Kelvin and I were both living at Abuja, though we are from Energy. Our parents were at Enugu too. I relocated to Enugu in 2010 for the purpose of pursuing higher education. He often pays visit three times in a year to see my now ugly and irritating face, that he once termed a resplendent, radiant and graceful face. Also, to see his parents.All his visiting time were festive periods-December ending to early January, valentine day and Easter period. I enjoy his visits during valentine day because that was the day we celebrate our love. It reminds us of the colourful event surrounding our first meeting in a park on February 14, 2008.
Valentine day was so special in my life. Kelvin visits a day before the celebration of love. He stays with me of campus, unlike the other two visits. He stays with his parents. But we do see each other. On the D-day, we will dress in white, different from others that wear white and red. We will visit park to remind each other of the promise ‘never to let go.’ It says all his idea. ‘The white,’ he said ‘is a symbol of my untainted and so spotless love for you.’ And I believed him until fuel subsidy removal came up on Sunday 1st January, 2012.
Kelvin was with his parents at Enugu where he lodged for Christmas and New Year celebrations. We both visited each other. It was time for him to return to Abuja. Transport fare became more than thrice the initial. His parents were not financially buoyant. So, he spends his little savings whenever he visits his parents, leaving only his transport fare, or a thousand above. This time, things took a turn for the worse, but he needed to return to Abuja where he worked as a security officer for a school. I was stranded.
Each morning, I’ll look up to heavens to make wishes. I’d wished my dad had given me my school fees or house rent. I’d wished I learned a tactic I knew I lacked-pester power. I would have used it on my father to get money for the one I loved.
All my effort to assist Kelvin fell into a deep well. It wasn’t my fault though that fuel subsidy was removed, but I blamed myself. I felt I’ve not done enough to raise the fund for his trip.
Kelvin was troubled. It remained just two days for his work leave to expire. I was scared of him becoming ill. It would be double trouble. This was a test of love. It was a time for me to provide a proof of my love for him. Indeed, I wanted to be a friend in need.
After sometime, an inner voice spoke into my ears. ‘If I were you, I would sell my belongings to get him the money,’ the voice said. I thought about it and I decided to sell some of my late mother’s gold jewelries.
Afterward, I gave him all the money I made from the sale and said to him: ‘my love for you is not of words but of deed. I sold my inheritance to get you these. Please keep me in the most holy and sacred part of your heart.’
His words that fateful day were not different from the ones I’ve heard from him before. He said: “I love you Helen. And I know you do too. The chord that binds our hearts together will forever add strength every day and add insignia at every dawn of valentine day.” I began to miss him that moment before his departure to Abuja.
Kelvin sent his greetings to me on arriving Abuja. Few days later, I received a text confirming that he was ill. I called and told him I will visit, without considering the financial implication. True, I still had some of my late mum’s jewelries, but I wanted keeping them for future occurrence. Perhaps, selling some to get money to pay a surprise visit to him during Valentine’s Day. I don’t expect him to come to Enugu. I was aware of his circumstances. I couldn’t just afford to miss the 4th anniversary of our love-my first love. It was Kelvin’s third.I called him on the morning of the day I promised to visit. I broke the news to him. “Why did you break your promise to come? Why?” He queried. I could detect it from his tone that he wasn’t pleased. I promised to make-up with a surprise; something that thrills him. He concurred.
I traveled to Abuja on February 13, 2012 in order to fulfill my promise. I bought a white t-shirt, trouser and underwear for him. I lodge where I was before I relocated to Enugu; my aunt’s house.
On the following day, I dressed in white and headed for Kelvin’s house. I had no iota of doubt that he will not be displeased. I’d fixed his favourite weavon -Rihanna- a hairstyle I fixed on the 14th February, 2008. That, he said made him came after me. I took the clothes I bought for him along.
I knocked on his door. There was no response for the umpteenth time. I pushed the door. It opened and a quick loosened movement in different directions on Kelvin’s bed occurred, as though a cat sets itself free from a cobra that weaved itself round it. He was with another girl. He did what he vowed never to do as long as I remain his.
“I can explain,” he said. Short of words, I ran out, dropping the gifts I brought for him in his room. That was the last good thing he received from. He never came back to plead. I returned back to Enugu that day. But his appearance hunts me because he was my first love.
446 comments
Good girls alway meet wrong guys though it Verse-visa
Nice one
Nice write up Blessing. Keep it up.
Helen please keep your love candled, He knew he has failed he might posibly be trying out ways to seek your pardon. You do love him Helen. Beautiful write up Blessing Ojo
Nice one Mr. Ojo it’s lovely
More grease to your elbow, kudos
Greatttttttttt
Amazing creativity. Blending subsidy removal with love. Keep it up
I love this
Superb tale, reminds me of an adage that refers love as a beautiful agony
You write really well. Keep it up.
Good write up uncle. I’ve learnt from this. When I grow I wouldn’t make such mistake
Liked your story. Keep doing what you do
Ouch! The intrigue… So touching!
nice write up aburo. nice lessons from dis
Nice write up. Keep up the good work.
Nice piece there… Awesome Mr.
Nice piece there….awesome Mr.
Big bro, u never stop to amaze me
More of this friend….. Beautifully written
Mehn I love this
WOW
Nice one blessing keep it up.
This is good
I love this
Appreciated
Sommy
I find this article very interesting
Wooow….. This Thread is One of its kind. Nice Job
So much for a read .?????
Awesome! I feel the pain of Helen. You source of inspiration will forever add strength.
A very interesting piece u got here. A story that u will read and want to read over and over, I celebrate u our young writer Blessing, this shows that you are yet to unfold what u have in the entire Nigerian literary community and the world at large. Keep doing what u know how to do best, u will go places.
This is great man. Big Ups
Great write.
Nice Thread Bro… BravooO
Wow what a nice and good story we have here we can use this to learn keep it up ok
Nice piece you’ve got…keep it up
Wow it awesome…nice one bro
Great one
Good one
Test the geniuness of your love by surprise visit is the best way to go. Helen should forget the past and move on. Blessing is a gifted writer. Keep it up
Nice piece of writing. Keep it up!
Nice write up. U remind of something I can’t discuss here. Well done
Interesting piece! I would love to read it again and again. Nice job
I should have read this earlier. Love it so much
I so much love this. More grease to your elbow
This piece deserve an accolade. Thumb up
These piece is great and deserves super duper award.
A piece deserving an accolade. Nice Blessing
Words woven like fabrics. Feelings well expressed. I pray to see the day you would pick an international award with the words of your pen
Waow.This is great.Love in the air.Thumbs up my brother from another mother.Great Piece.Keep up the Good work.God Bless You.
Blessing, you are great. So is this work. Expecting more from you in future
You are a great writer. I enjoyed this piece
Its so nice blessing ojo, great job goodluck
Great job
Lovely
Nice piece of writing. You need a mentor to shape you well. Your creativity is awe.
You deserve to win this
It hurt to experience such. Well done for your creativity Blessing. Hope to read more of your master piece
I did not know you are a writer, Blessing. It is a priviledge to read this. I am sure you will win this because non of these pieces match yours. I read almost all. Keep it up
Blessing, you are a sage! Just look at the way you mixed and blended fuel subsidy with love
Keep it up blessing. you are really endowed
A killer piece! Blessing ti take over
This contest shouldn’t be determine by the number of comments. In this condition, fantastic write up like this don’t win. Whatever come out this my dear, don’t be discouraged. You are a good writer
Keep on the good work
Fuel subsidy removal and love, just like rice and beans blend together. I am in love with this write up. Keep it up
120/100. Lol.. Thumb up
Job well done
I am the bride adorned for this piece. I am privileged to be wooed by it. Thanks
Blessing, you are sage
I so much love this
You are good. Is it possible for me to get more of your written words? Call me on this no please 07057211122. thanks
Bravo!
I’ve noticed your intelligence right from our secondary school days. Who could ever believe you didn’t offer literature?
Awesome!
Wow! Nice creativity…. Not everybody deserves sacrifice. But we just have to keep sacrificing for love. Well written BLESSING
Nice 1
Quite interesting. Keep up the good work
I believe in your creativity
Welldone
Kudos
Like your creativity and write-up
Walahi these is correct Valentine season
Blessing, you are endowed. Keep up the good work.
I envy your talent. I wish I could write like you
So sweet!
Kudos for the nice master piece
Great one
I love this
Like these write up guy
GOOD Piece
Wole must see this
The iconic icon. This is good
A lesson well learned
Peace. That’s one slogan from a saint. Good work
Ojo, you are indeed a good writer. Nice work
The imagination is perfect and the presentation makes it alluring
You shouldn’t have studied chemical engineering, Blessings. You should gone for journalism or mass com. You are extremely brilliant
This beautiful piece shouldn’t be judged by number of comments. It reduce its worth. Well don’t retire
Omo see blending. Subsidy removal… I was also a victim then… Thanks for the reminder
Good piece of writing. Feelings well expressed. T thank you blessing
Well done writer
I love this. Ride on!
Great piece of work
Blessing, you are simply a genius
Simply unique! Gbam!
A nice story. But a little editing needed.
Simply awesome, friend. Thanks for continuous reminder to read this. I enjoyed it.
Ojo, do you know that you touch many lives with this piece? Those that nurtured the plan of cheating on their partner in the name of Valentine would think twice. I’ll share this link to my way***d friends. I’ll share to everybody. I wish I’ve read this earlier. God bless you
Interesting. You kept your readers in Suspense at the start of the story. Well done
You just kept growing day after day. Hope to see you grow iron wings soon. I wish u success in this
U are a footballer, football analyst, a comedian, a chemical engineer in the making and a writer. OJO you are versatile!
I Dore you, sage of our time. So happy to read this
I benefited from this a lot. Will share this… This token as my Valentine gift to my choir members. Thank you
Me and my babe will put on pure white today, like Kelvin and Helen. But will never cheat on my angel Damilola… Thank you great writer
Helen tried. I would have use something sharp on him, cut him deep to engrave my name in his memory. You try Blessing
Oladele James… Do u have problem writing your name? Lol…. Well written piece, BLESSING. But if James try such with me, I will send him beyond. Lol??????????
Blessing, you deserve to be award a gold medal for this. More ink to your pen
This is a sign that you often think straight. Nice write up
More wisdom from above is what I beg my God to give you. Success us yours. Kudos.
Nice piece!
I enjoyed this story. Keep it up author
Awesome!
Am sure someday you will go places
Blessing, I am waiting for the day you’ll be named internationally. True I’ve heard your on radio within Abuja…. Not enough! You will get there by God’s grace
A beautiful piece of writing. My attention was captured from the beginning tithe end. Thanks for sharing the link with me
A masterpiece!
I didn’t know you are a writer. I am happy to see this.
Interesting!
You are so amazing, friend.
Oko mi, I thought u write poetry only. You will write for me during my birthday oooo
Blessing, you are outstanding. You persistently send me the link to this perfect work until I decided to read this story now . It’s ok. Very okay
Bravo
Blessing, you are an intelligent fellow. Well done dearie
Nice one, writer. Hope you didn’t practice such yesterday. Lol….#winks
Thumb up
Amazing writer! May u soar high like Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka and their likes. Amen
Let’s be honest. This accolade should be Blessing’s because this is a master piece. Every line is interesting, from the beginning to the end plus the mixture of fuel subsidy removal and love. Seriously, Joe Black ti take over
Let’s be honest. This accolade should be Blessing’ because this is a masterpiece. Every line is interesting, from the beginning to the end plus the mixture of fuel subsidy removal and love. Joe Black ti take over. ????????????
Well done
Only you, a chemical engineer, a footballer and a writer. Thanks for this one. I enjoyed it
Nice write up, my Director of Sports. Keep it up
Kai! You 3 much. ???
Something similar happened yesterday. As if u see vision. Or do u foretell?……. Prophet prof Blessing Ojo
An educating story. May Almighty Allah crown your endeavor with success. Amin.
Respect sir
This guy is a genius. Kudos
Omo c brain box. Experimenting with things that have nothing in common. Only brain box fit do that kind thing. Take ?
Baba o! Owo meji fun eyan kan. Blessing you are too much?
Good write up
You are endowed, BLESSING. And you kept working hard to show case what you are made of.
D. O. S well done. Your success in writing will soon be like riding a flying horse.
Boy! You are wonderful.
Simply beautiful
Keep coming with works of yours. Blessing, I adore you
More cool piece of yours please?
Talented writer
Nice one!!!
Guess what! I just change your name from BLESSING to THE Gifted ONE #Smiles
Hehehe! I beg make una come see fiction wey dey like non-fiction. Carry go, Blessings. U too much jor
Beautiful short piece
You are the great writer of our time. Bravo!
The theme of the story is heart break. Fuel subsidy removal broke Nigerians heart. Kelvin broke Helen’s heart. I love this
Heart break occur most during Valentine. Who knows how many hearts were shattered yesterday. Thanks for bringing this up for at least the masses to read.
I enjoyed the Suspense.
Nice!!!
Amazing!
Interesting piece. Well done writer
Simply amazing
I enjoyed every bit of this story
This piece deserve a prize. Thumb up, story teller
Another intriguing piece from u. ?
Blessing you be guru for imagination
Lovely
This is a piece worth sharing
Ideas beautifully expressed!
Bravo oooo oooo!
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I am speechless. It’s so awesome
I’ve been so engrossed in thought since I read this. You touched me so deeply. Thanks for sharing the link with me
Nice piece friend
Ride on boss
This is intriguing. More ink to your pen
This piece is a straight bullet
The message is gotten easily. Thanks to your creativity, Ojo
I am in ?with this piece and the writer. But I don’t want to break my guy’s heart ?
Interesting!!!
Nice work
You do well
Thumb up
Keep it up
Nna enh u be person. U too try jor
Kudos
Am happy to know a genius like u
Well done
You try
Keep trying and you will get to the promise land
Awesome!
Wish I see this piece earlier. Will still share it with friends.
Thumb up
Certainly the best
Kudos
Thumbs up
Great masterpiece
Great work
Great piece
See nice piece I beg
Love the write-up
Excellent write up. Keep it up
Valentine special.good writeupt
Nice one dearie.
Oga I like these great piece.it should be publish
An excellent grade for this bro
Good.how do I get my write-up publish thumbs up
Kudos young writer
Lend me your thinking cap Blessing
Waow nice one
U are too good jor
???????
great piece
You worth to be crown a king. Thumb up
What’s more.need more of these on these blog
What an intriguing piece of writing
Thanks and more grease to write more
3 gbosa for you Blessing….. Gbosa! Gbosa!! Gbosa!!!
Humble son.nice writeup
Nice!
Great
Well done
Excellent work
New millenium
The man trailing the part of success. Bravo
Thanks
Many thanks
Kudos
Ojo you are intelligent
Amazing
I know you will not let us down
Nice one Buddy
Take this token?
Welldone my brother
This piece is breathtaking
✌
I foresee you going places
Nice
Well written
I’ve fell in love twice now. One with my guy and the with this story
This piece makes me have a rethink on issues
Well structured story
Even if you don’t win here, don’t feel bad. Because in this type of competition best writings don’t win.
I love this
Interesting
Blessing, you will soon be popular. Nice thinking
You are a sage
Thanks
Your brain gallant
Even if it’s not in this contest, you will someday be rewarded
Wisdom wan kill you.
Correct guy
Ese pupo gannnn ni
Only wise ones like you can think this way
May you live long to feed us more of this
Keep writing breath taking pieces ?
Applaudise ???????
Well done
Excellent work!
Amazing work
This is intriguing!
I really benefited.thanks
Thumb up
This piece is addressed to me… I am grateful
Kudos
The story is suspense filled
Well said
Great piece from you
Lovely, ojo
I’m arrested by this
Alaye ku ise
Keep rolling and you will get there
U finish it, Blessing
Well done
??????????
Am captured. Ojo provide an exit for me. Lol
You are the best of your kind
Heart breakers should stop that inhuman act.
Nice message for everybody
Amazing…….
Good for all age
Well done man
This is just to best
A piece seizing thought
Ride on non stop
Certainly the best
Thank you.
So clear and simple
Nice piece
Wow?
A set piece!
My man, you try
??????
Amazing!
You be correct guy. I love this
You wrote well.
Someday you will make a name for yourself
I owe you something for this.
?
You think well and the finishing is good
Intriguing!
Bravo
Nice
Well done brain box
So captivating!
U too much
Beautiful
Greattttt
Awesome
Sweet
More grease to your elbow
Woooow
Many more Grace writer
U are a good writer. Keep rolling
May God give you more of me. Amen!
Nice shot!
Thank you
Ecxcllent
One in area
I’ve known you for long to be a pleaser of your audience
Bravo oooo oooo!
Ride on author! ????????
Gr8 piece from gr8 fellow
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Kai! Walahi u be god of words
You are trying Ojo
Well done!!!
Nice write up
Well
My able comrade, nice work is what you have here
200/100% ??
Beautiful
Very interesting
Cool
You are a good writer
I love this
Cool bro
Good expression
This piece is alluring
Awesome
Simply Intriguing
Very nice
Epic
I feel this
Blessing I never you could pull so much crowd. Ride on
Obviously they are in love with your piece
Cool story
Eh ya…I pity Helen
Cool
Am speechless
Keep it up
Amazing
Hail the sage!
I know you good
Intelligent fellow
I love the beginning imagery.kudos
You are gradually becoming famous
Alluring piece of writing
A piece worthy of appraisal
I know who you are…sage
???
Intriguing piece
Keep it coming
Dont push it. Just allow your imagination and execution to be narural
Badoo???
Blessing get over here. Why trailing the footsteps of another. You are pathfinder man with only this piece
Well done
Lovely
Awesome
Cool one
✌✌✌✌✌
Strong imagery
Fine one
Cool cool cool….
Joe black Ti take over with a beautiful work
The finest so far
Beautifully presented
Not always easy to get a compatible mate.good creative work
Kudos
You are intelligent
Yes… Yes… Yes you are an intellectual being
??????????
U try jor
Amazing piece
Kudos
This is a feast provided by only the gods
OMG… Two side of the same coin… Meaning. both Males and females are victims of themselves
Poor gurl, trusted him that much
Give some of your thinking drugs to swallow.. Lol
I feel this. So does others
Waiting for delivery
Rihanna hair style? Blessing you often think wild
Some days are like that shaa. Nice work
You really flog this matter
Emotional disaster for her. Nice work
My attention was arrested at the sight of the opening lines
I love this work
Never stop to write. Bravo!!!!!!!
U too much
And who says being in love doesn’t hurt?
Killer or master piece? What is it called self? Anyway… It’s both… Lol stupidity has taken over me just because of this piece of yours
Waaaoooooow
Made a real article
I’m gonna share this
Mehnnn I bow to the writer of this piece
Awesome!
Blessing hope you are not a heartbreaker…. Lol. Beautiful work
Take 20…✋✋✋✋
Love this
A thought provoking piece
I would have rap for you. But you make me forget the rhythm my elder brother taught me. Joe Black, you are great!
Fantastic
Amazing piece from the great one
Talented dude
Keep it up, Blessing
See u on top
Blessing, you try. You always give everything you have.This piece is fine. You gave it your all, even the struggle to get enough comments. I saw the link on Twitter too. Just endure…
Little typo. Nice though
You are good to go.
You need to win this! You are just too brilliant. Will share this link to as many people I can.
So that you walk about quietly does not mean you are a dullard. Nice 1 man
Awesome
The beauty of the piece lies in its suspense. Well done author
A captivating piece of writing
I will show my wife this one when I get home. It reminds me of an occurrence wile we were dating. Thanks for making me have a flashback
Finest
Highly classical
Wooooowwwww
Hot cake!!!
This is beautifulllllllllll and not beauty fool
? aches. I feel Helen’ pain.
I love the organization of this work
Good job
This is a solace to me. I experienced similar thing on Sunday
Amazing piece!
Nice work
Interesting piece of writing. ?
Very nice to read and learn
Interesting piece. Very simple to understand. Well done Blessing Ojo