The devil who loved me

I was rooted to the spot, I was scared, people started running everywhere. Another shot was fired, some guys all dressed in the same color in a Bmw came down, their faces mean as hell. I couldn't find anybody…no Toun…no Abayomi..even Kofo was not seen…then someone came and pulled my hands. He was running, I had no option than to run along. He didn't let go, we were running back into the streets of Shokas..i couldn't run fast enough, so Timi carried me…my head rested on his chest. His heartbeat was loud. He entered a hall that had "june 12" written on it and screamed for one "Bode" to open his door. The residents of shokas were scared, I doubted if Bode would open his door, until an opened door signified that he actually did. Timi dropped me gently on the bed and started to go out the door

Me: Timi! Where are you going?

Timi: I have to go look for Abayomi..he is my responsibility now, Bode will take care of you

He was out of the door when I shouted again

Me: Timi!

Timi: yes!

Me: please be careful.

I must have slept because I woke up to Abayomi's tap.

Abayomi: time to go home sleeping beauty.

Me: oh thank God you are safe, what of Toun?

Abayomi: she is fine, let's go dear.

I wanted to ask about Timi, but it would have sounded weird. It was about 6pm when Abayomi for me. I recognized the rickety Mazda immediately we stepped outside. Toun was seated at the back, Abayomi joined her. Timi opened the door of the front seat for me…why didn't Abayomi just sit in front with him…stupid boy

Timi: how are you?

I saw genuine care in his eyes when he asked that question. I had been scared, I didn't know what would have happened if he hadn't come for me.

Me: I am fine

Toun: we were looking all over for you until Timi told us you were safe.

Abayomi: yeah, we were..

I know a reasonable person would have told Timi thank you , but I wasn't ready to be reasonable with this boy that scarred my heart.

Abayomi: Timi, you get any idea wetin cause those people to throw way like that

Timi: baba, I no know o…you will need protection though, atleast till the election is over.

Toun: baby, I think you should consider those people o…them uche

Me: no way… we cannot be coerced to dine with the devil

Timi was smiling..

Me: why are you smilling?

Timi: I always liked your strength..

Yeah right, after rescuing me from fright some hours ago….mumu boy

Abayomi: what do you think jare Timi?

Timi: I will go with Tana on this one..

Abayomi: I don't know what else I expected from you sef,,,mchwww..Toun baby…kiss me jor..

Toun: how does kiss enter this matter now?

Abayomi: baby I thought I would lose you…I realized I havnt even kissed you today..

Timi: you both should get a room o…

Toun: babe no kisses jor..

Before we knew it, both of them were kissing at the back

Toun: I love you boo

Abayomi: me too dear…

I caught Timi stealing a glance at me…..