My Encounter With Kate - Episode 23
Penultimate Night
I counted five thousand naira notes, I carefully kept it aside, it was for contingency sake, the night was unpredictable, I withdrew the cash for an extra amount due to the unavailability of an ATM machine in camp.
Biodun just left the room, he had finally gotten a date, it was a friend he had met during the SAED session. The room was half full, I and few other persons were around, I insisted on not leaving until Maureen called me. It was past six, one could tell that everywhere was bubbling, from my window I could see some wearing contrabands, the rules were less adhered to, various social activities were ongoing.
I went to the field to pick my clothes, they were dried and scented nice and i folded them neatly into my bag, it was the last of my laundry. I wished Kate would change her mind so we could hangout. I decided to check my phone and finally Kate had read my message and she was online
Me: "Hi dear"
Kate: "Hello Osaz"
Me: "How was your day"
Kate: "Nothing much"
Me: " Hmmn, hope you are fine?"
Kate: "perfectly well"
Me: " How are we spending tonight?"
Kate: "No plans for tonight, indoor all though"
Me: "Don't you think you should have fun? Our platoon is having a party tonight, wouldn't it be good if you attend?"
Kate: " I don't feel like, not in the mood, I wanna take my time to rest, try to have fun"
Me: " alright, but don't forget our date tomorrow after mass"
Kate: "Sure, I look forward to it"
Me: "Have a lovely night"
I was happy that Kate accepted my date, I felt a sudden excitement
I rechecked the five thousand naira, it was still intact, different groups were having fun, I greeted some familiar faces, it was almost as if the number of people present in camp had doubled, people were dancing, playing games, drinking and all sorts, I was tempted to join but I restrained.
When I got to where my platoon members were gathered I hailed some friends, I was conscious not to spend extra time there, they were very welcoming, few were spotted drunk, I was offered some drinks but I declined, I had few chats and I was off.
When I left where my platoon was, I went to check on Biodun and Kunle, Kunle was unreachable while Biodun was seated In the inner tent where I found it difficult to spot him.
The rays of many lights reflected on few familiar faces, some camp officials were present it was a party for all...
Me: "Bad guy"
Biodun: "How far"
Me: "I dey"
Biodun: " Collect one bottle na"
Me: "Thanks, I am fine"
Biodun: "Sure?"
Me: "yeah, I only came to check on you, wouldn't spend much time, will be leaving soon"
Biodun: "okay, try to enjoy yourself"
It was when Maureen called that I left Biodun, Maureen was looking sad, I enquired the reason but she said she just didn't feel too happy, I pleaded that we go to restaurant where we could stay and have a little fun.
I order two plates of pepepr soup, After we had started eating, Maureen opened up to me the reason for her sadness, she explained that she was anxious and wouldn't want to be posted to a remote village, I convinced her that everything will be alright, Maureen just stared at me as if I was uttering gibberish, I took a while before she finally smiled, after we were done eating, we walked down to the chapel to inquire about the logistics on ground for Corps members.
It was really a cold night and I explained to Maureen that i wasn't comfortable in the cold, we eventually gisted for about thirty minutes more and I assured her that everything will be fine.
When laid on my bed to sleep, i called Kate just to remind her of the date tomorrow and she assured me that she will be glad to honour the invitation.
I took my earphone and plugged it into my ears, and shielded myself with a blanket against the harsh cold. I really needed to rest, I was farmished.
All episodes of this story can be found here >> https://www.ebonystory.com/story/my-encounter-with-kate
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Read " Tales of Nene " by the same author ( Osazuwa Omorodion )
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