STORY: The Youth Corp and the Virgin Girl - Episode TWELVE & THIRTEEN

THE YOUTH COUP AND THE VIRGIN

Episode 12

She embraced me and said “Oh Segun” As she wept deeply. I held her back by her shoulders and said “Titi please talk to me what is wrong?” She then said “Come to the church with me and you will know everything.” She held my hand and led me into the church. I didn’t know what to think or expect. I just needed to know what was wrong with her.

We got into the church and what caught my eyes was the site of children playing on a mat spread on the floor. Then I said. “Okay Titi we are in the church, tell me what is going on? And why did you decide to blank me out completely? She said, “I thought it was the right decision ending everything we started 2 years ago. But I was wrong and I am sorry.”

I then said “Okay, now tell me why you are not in school? Is your mother okay?” She then gushed out in tears. It was becoming irritating and I grew impatient and.... I heard a tiny voice of a kid saying “Mummy sorry.” The little boy then embraced her by her leg and she carried him up. I was shocked the baby looked very much like me when I was little. He had the shape of my eyebrows and my droopy eyes. I then stuttered, “is … that your child?” As sweat began to drip from my face. She then replied sobbing. “This is our Segun. This is our son.” I then said, “how come, how is it possible?” She said “he is 2 years old, you are the only man I have slept with, he even looks like you.” I then said. “Oh my God!” As I sat down on a bench because my knees became weary. “Tell me everything Titi.” She said “3 weeks after you left Kogi, I became ill and I was vomiting. My mum then asked me if I was seeing any man. I told her no. She took me to see the doctor, he ran some tests and the result was that I was pregnant. My mum beat me in the hospital with her slippers. When we got home, she threw my stuffs out and disowned me. I went to meet my closest relative and in spite of all the pleas my mum refused to take me back.” As she started sobbing, I held her hand tight to comfort her and said “Continue.” She then said “my relatives insisted I tell them who was responsible but I refused. I didn’t want to implicate you and I know you didn’t mean it. You have always wanted to help me. So I did not tell them. Four months later, they started maltreating me and I then decided to leave. A pastor’s wife took me in and I was there for 1 year. That was where I gave birth to junior and worked with the church’s primary school.” I then said. “You mean this church?” She said “No, I came to this church about 6 months ago. I had to leave the other place. The pastor made some advances on me, I reported to the wife and she threw me out. I have been here since. It’s been terrible Segun.”She began to cry out.

My mind was heavy and I knew I had to do something about her situation. She suffered because of me, her education, and her family. I felt so much indebted to her. I then said.

“Titi, I know everything can’t be okay, but I will do everything possible to make sure you get the best in life. God has blessed me with a good job and money is not a problem. I will get you an apartment here in Kogi and every month I will send you N200,000 for you and Junior.”

THE YOUTH COUP AND THE VIRGIN

Episode 13

I will send you N200,000 for you and Junior.” She then said “his name is Segun.” I took a pause and looked at him, he was already asleep. I didn’t know whether to touch him, carry him or something. I was just too unprepared for these before me. She then said “I cannot stay here in Kogi.” I then said “then where do you want to stay? You can’t come with me to Lagos” She said “Segun, I have nobody, nobody. I have been rejected by my family, friends and relatives. The only person I have is you and my baby. I can’t stay far away from you please.” I said “Titi, a lot has happened these few years. I have moved on and you being close could affect everything my mother has established for me, everything I have worked hard for recently. It can destroy me Titi.” She then said Segun, I understand but I need someone to run to, someone to depend on. I will never interfere in your life again. I just need a new place to start all over, I don’t want my baby to go through what I went through. I need to further my education, you helped me once and I know you can help me again. I can’t provide and protect for our child Segun.

I started to reflect on everything she said. I looked at the child, my child and I felt so sorry. I knew I can’t deny them solace, can’t deny them what they want. That’s my blood she’s talking about. I was hasty in conclusion. I looked at my watch and it was almost 1 pm. I then said. “Titi, if we have to go to Lagos we have to go now. Go pack your things; I will be waiting in the car.” It took us about 5 hours to get to Lagos. I lodged them in a hotel and handed her N50,000 in case she needed anything urgent that night. I then left for home. I avoided everyone and went straight to my room. I was very unsettled and completely in distress. Oyiza had been calling me but I was too weak to pick her calls. The following day, I drove to pick Oyiza so we could go to church. She noticed I was not myself and she asked me “what is wrong Segun ? You have been acting strange.”

I said to her. “I am pretty ill, but I will be fine.” I insisted it was flu.

After church service, I dropped Oyiza at her place and I went home to get some stuff for Titi and Junior. I got Titi a new phone and Junior, some of my old toys and lots of candies. I got to their hotel room and she appeared more relaxed. Next thing I heard was “Daddy!”

I saw the excitement on his face. It sent a cold chill through my spine. Then Titi said.

“Junior, come on stop that, he is uncle not daddy.” He then said “uncle!” I smiled, for he looked so adorable. I gave him his goodies and he said “thank you uncle.” I was amazed and there was this urge inside of me to spend time with him. I then said “Titi, try and relax today, tomorrow you will go shopping with Junior.

Here is N150,000 for both of you. The driver will come tomorrow in the morning. He will also help open an account for you as well. I have told him to secure an apartment for you in a very good environment. It will take you guys 3 days at most to furnish and set up the place to you taste.” She then said “are you not going to be around?” I said “I told you I will be traveling this week and will be very busy. I may not see you till I return from my trip. But I will always call you.”

To be continued tomorrow