Chapter 39: 💔37💔

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A very long chapter ahead.

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MERCY'S POV

I scowled as we walked out of the building. Guess what happened, just take a guess.

Okay what ever you've guessed , let me tell you what really happened, I know I said I was an expert but Mr Hakeem over here proved to be more , it's hard to say it , he was better.

In movies , well the korea show that I watched, the hero always pretend to lose so the heroine could at least be happy. But it was not the same with Hakeem.

He was actually laughing his ass off , cleaning his face to remove the tears falling from his eyes cause of how hard he was laughing.

Still scowling , i turned to look at him again , I folded my arms on my chest and rolled my eyes as he kept pointing and laughing at ME.

Mumu boy , even though I was trying so hard not to laugh too since his laugh was so contagious , I was really trying.

The most annoying part was when a kid too hit me with his car and then hakeem also did and I couldn't even move , I got stuck.

"Mercy..... You said you....you." I just scowled the more ,

"Shut up jo. Let's just go." I said pulling his arm.

He removed his hands from my grip and put it round my shoulders.

"You know your grip is really iron like and with that your fingers , why do I think you did it purposely." I just stuck out my tongue in response.

"It's not my fault na , it was so funny." I didn't reply , just nodded.

"Oya sorry... Mercy , I won't laugh at you again." I didn't answer just kept my blank face as we walked to the curved train like ride. I can't ride this one oo. Ahh , I'll surely have a headache after that.

I looked around the area again and saw a familiar looking machine. I walked towards it and Hakeem followed me still begging. I've even blocked his voice out , until I heard,

"Babe , sugar , honey , sweetie , she's finally listening." I glared at him and he grinned raising his hands up.

"Oya sorry." He said with his sheepish grin and walked closer pulling me into his chest.

I chuckled and wrapped my hands round his waist. His usual scent engulfing me again.

I pulled out of the hug and pointed at the familiar looking machine with a grin on my own face too. We walked towards it and I was correct.

It was the exact type that was used in boys before flowers , that toy machine which you had to control the claws to pick and carry the toy out.

A white , soft looking teddy bear got my attention out of the remaining and I pointed at it. Hakeem followed it and looked at me again.

"You want that?" He asked , a smirk coming to his face.

"Yep." I grinned ,

"Okay, so if I get it out what will you get me?" I shrugged at that, I placed my hands on my chin pretending to think deep about it . Maybe I should get him an icecream .

"What do you want?" I asked ,

"Well let's see, if I get you the teddy I'll get a kiss."

If I was drinking water or something else I would've choked on it right now, but since I wasn't I still coughed out. That was surprising and the mention of that made me remember certain things, my heart started beating faster and my eyes landed on his lips. What he did the other night, how the kiss took me to cloud nine, and it was torture just watching it.

"Mercy, get your head out of the gutter." Hakeem said bringing me out of my thoughts, thoughts I should keep to myself alone.

I cleared my throat and rolled my eyes at him,

"That's if you can even bring it out."

"Is that a yes?"

"Whatever ."

He joined his palms together and rubbed it , before walking to the machine , Al this shakara let's see if he can even do it. He bent down , striked the VIP card against one slot , held the pink controller and started moving it.

I bent beside him and followed his movements, he picked the teddy bear and on its way out , it fell.

I laughed out at the look on his face, he glared at me ,brought out his card again , striked it and held the controller .

It was really near, I even had my hopes high and was already smiling at the teddy which will soon be mine, but it had another plan of it's own. It fell again. Hakeem groaned and repeated his actions again.

....

"Hakeem , please let's go. My legs are aching oo." I said for the fifth time but he was so serious with what he was doing that I actually doubted if he was hearing me.

I had long given up on the teddy , but his case was another thing entirely. At first I had laughed at how he kept on failing but now I was even tired of laughing. He still wasn't budging.

I groaned again, this time he answered me,

"Last time. One last time ." I nodded at that and even prayed for him. He was obviously not used to losing, and he just couldn't believe that he was.

I chuckled at how he breathed in, before holding the pink controller again, he grabbed the teddy slowly and carefully. I turned to look at the very big roller coaster which people were currently on. Kudos to them oo.

I'll probably be rushed to the hospital if I ride it , yes it's that bad. I remember the time we went to an amusement park abroad. Idara and I both rode a big one like this, I think bigger.

When we stepped out, I couldn't get myself, I felt so dizzy and I had to hold on to my mum's arm. The situation of my throat was even worse. It was already dry and was even staring to ache from all the screaming that I did.

idara was worse she threw up inside the rollercoaster itself. I chuckled as I remembered the expression of the people sitting right below us at the time when  it landed on them. It was hilarious and disgusting.

A click sound brought me out of my reverie, I turned back to Hakeem who was holding the teddy in his hand with a smug grin. He should better not make mouth after using more than thirty minutes. But his excitement easily got to me and I grinned and  collected the teddy from him.

It was soft as expected and it looked so cute. I will just name it keem , after him , that's a secret.

"Thank you." I said ,

"Well I'm getting a kiss." He winked. No wonder he was so determined.

"I don't think so."

"What?" He asked surprised.

"I didn't say yes, I said whatever which meant no."

"I think what ever means yes."

"It means no in my own terms ."

"I won't talk. Anyway let's go to the rollercoaster." I rolled my eyes,

"Which one?"

"The big one. I love rollercoasters , that feeling of adrenaline you feel and how your heart beats faster. It's been long since I've been on it." I smiled as I watched him talk about what I hated.

If he loves it that much, I'll just wait for him outside. I can't kill myself , when he's done he'll meet me. I shouldn't let him miss it. And why has it been long.

"I'm definitely not going to ride it but I'll wait for you. I can't let you miss it when you're done we'l just go get lunch. Why didn't you come sooner if you missed it that much?"

"You are not riding?" He asked not even answering my question. That's the one thing about Hakeem that is really, very, annoying. He is too secretive.

"I'm not. I won't enjoy myself again after I ride that but I want to so I won't ride it. I'll wait for you."

"Okay. Sounds like a plan."

"Why didn't you come sooner?" I asked again, we were walking towards it now , my teddy in my hand and his hands in my other hand. It was really surprising how his hands always fits in mine. And also how it makes my whole heart and body tingle.

"No time ."he simply said back with truth laced in the words, and he was slowly going back to his guarded self. The one with the blank , expressionless face.

"Should I tell you what happened when I rode a bigger roller coaster than this?" I asked trying to bring back his light mood. And it worked, thankfully.

"Yes, what happened?"

"Idara purged on the person just below her."  He busted out laughing.

"Ewww, that's disgusting but funny. Like what did the person do?"

I shrugged, "she was very angry and she ran to the toilet."

"That's bad. If that ever happens to me " he placed his hand on his chin, and rubbed his imaginary beards.

"I don't even know what I'll do, it's just too much to think about."

"What if it happens now?" I asked chuckling when he glared at me.

"God forbid." He said back.

The long queue waiting for their turn greeted us as we reached the roller coaster area. I walked under a shield with benches beneath and sat on one. I watched as he turned back to the direction of the queue and just showed the ticketer his card.

The man let him pass and he sat down on one of the booth. He buckled up and soon his own booth was lifted up.

A ping from my phone made me look away from him. I brought out my phone from my pocket. It was a message from my mum asking where I was.

I quickly texted her back telling her I'll be come home myself.

"Is someone here?" I turned to the owner of the voice. It was a guy, a good looking one.

"No." I said back and shifted for him.

"Are you waiting for someone?" He asked again. Guy keep it to yourself.

"Yeah. I'm waiting for my date."

"oh me too." I was actually surprised. Our cases similar to each other.

"Don't tell me you don't like the rollercoaster." I said with a smile.

"I hate it." He said making us laugh.

From there we just started talking about our experience on it before we came to that conclusion. And I found out that his name is  Faruq and he's attending covenant University.

That brought up another topic cause I asked if he knew my friend. And he did, they were even in the same department.

"Mercy." I looked up to meet a frowny Hakeem. Shit , he must have misinterpreted everything.

"You're done, how was the ride?" I asked standing up. I took a glance at Faruq and he was waving at someone

"It was good. Who's your partner?"

"Do I smell jealousy?" I asked back with a smirk. He just rolled his eyes,

"He's Faruq, he was waiting for his date. So we clicked . Let's go, I'm hungry."

"I was actually surprised that you haven't said that since morning ." I hit his arm, he just laughed.  I mouthed a bye at Faruq who waved back.

.........

All the lovely babies in the show glass were calling my name. We were inside the heavily food scented restaurant. And we were about to order but I just couldn't pick one.

They all wanted to come with me and I couldn't pick . Hakeem had made his own order while I just stared at everything.

"You can eat real food while we eat snacks later. You're drooling." Hakeem whispered in my ear.

I raised my hands to my face rubbing it but it was dry. I glared at him for lying and he just chuckled , mainly because I fell for it. Maybe I should just become a comedian. Since I'm that funny.

"I'll take the fried spaghetti with a roasted chicken."

"Is that all?  " Hakeem asked again, he ordered roasted chicken and fish with boiled plantain and stew so that explained why he's asking.

Me , I want space in my stomach for snacks.

"Yep that's all."

We walked to a booth by the window side. We sat opposite to each other and soon our food was served.

I took a picture of the food before digging in.

The food tasted really delicious. Heavenly. "The food is really good."

"I know right."

After thirty minutes I was done with my chicken and spaghetti . Hakeem was still battling with his fish and he already looked full.

He doesn't eat too much so the reason why he will order what he will struggle to finish was still unknown to me.

"I told you earlier , you can't finish it."

He leaned back on his chair ,

"I swear I'm full."

"Told you." I said back chuckling.

"You're always right. I'm also going home today."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"I like your house, the decorations and structure."

"My mum is an interior designer so thanks. And I can give you a tour when next you come."

"That's a must."

"Did you see the pool when you visited the last time?"

"No."

"I'll show you, you'll be so amazed." He smiled, a full smile and then turned to his fish again. He took another bite , and rubbed his tummy.

"Maybe we'll swim together. " I said . He nodded , and stretched the fork which held a bit of the fish to me. Well he was offering it, I chuckled and stretched forward.

The fish really tasted delicious. Very good.

I have him a thumbs up making him laugh ,

"It's good. " I said when I swallowed it.

"I know right. So you'll finish it?" I just laughed at him , I'm keeping space for snacks .

"Nah , eat your food. I'm going to eat snacks. Guys eat a lot , so it's really surprising to see that you don't eat much. Just put it in a takeaway, you will eat it when you get home." I suggested.

He nodded and called a waiter. They helped him packed the half full fish.

"Call me when you get there. Don't forget your ...." He stopped obviously thinking about what to call himself.

"Yep my what?" I teased ,

"Roommate , partner , friend ." He listed off.

"Okay , okay I won't." We were going to talk about him , we always did a girl's night there and I know this time my topic will reach too. Teni will also receive lots of insults from my cousin. Her mouth is too big.

"When is your birthday?" I just realized that I didn't know his birthday too when he asked.

"June 24. What about you?"

"January 17. "He said back. I nodded storing it in my brain box immediately.

"Your birthday is near! So how are you celebrating it?" I asked excited. I'll just get him a birthday gift in advance.

"Halima's celebrating , I'm not. I'm not a fan of party ."

"What! You'll be eighteen and you're not celebrating it?" I asked surprised. He is such an introvertish bad boy. Is he even bad?

"Yeah or what about the two of us do something that day. Just cook and celebrate it at home." That sounds better. What will we be by then?

"That's a nice plan." I said back.

After resting for ten minutes, I walked to the snacks section and ordered for a mixed flavour icecream with toppings and a jam doughnut. Hakeem just ordered a small sized icecream.

It was already late so we planned on eating it in the car. Mum was going to complain if I got home at any minute pass eight o'clock and it was already to seven.

We entered his car back, and started the journey back home.

..........

"There." I pointed at the familiar bungalow which was in sight.

We were finally in front of my home and it was still some minutes to eight. He parked in front of my house ,

"Thanks for the date. I had so much fun." I said with a genuine smile on my face.

"Me too. And I laughed so much." He added a wink making me roll my eyes.

"You just spoilt the mood by reminding me of that ." He chuckled . I removed my seat belt

"So till after three weeks?" He asked with a sad smile. We were already so close , always together in the house , cooking together , washing together , gosh I think i sound like a married woman.

Anyway, I nodded and hugged him, he chuckled and rubbed my back. I swear I'll really miss him.

I turned to leave, about to open the door,

"You forgot the teddy!" I can't believe I did. I turned back to Hakeem leaving the door.

He was already holding the teddy. I collected it from him with a greatful smile and leaned in to place a light kiss on his lips.

"What was that for?" He asked with a smirk .

"I owe you a kiss for the  teddy remember?" He grinned.

"Your whatever is a yes now."

"Whatever makes you sleep at night Hakeem. Bye."

I got down from his car and waved at me.he waved back  and gestured for me to go in first. I gestured back and that was how we both stood there. I checked my wrist watch it was remaining five minutes to eight.

"Is that not Mercy?" I quickly turned to confirm the familiar voice. It was my mum and she was in her gym cloth. Maybe she went jogging. Her eyes went to the car still at the front of the house.

When she got near , Hakeem stepped out to greet her , her smile brightened. She just like Hakeem ehn , after talking for close to five minutes , she told him it was already late and thanks for bringing me home.

When he zoomed off she turned to me ,

"You ehn.. you will meet me inside." She walked inside leaving me  standing outside confused. Did she see us kiss?

If you ask me , na who I go ask 🎶🎶

Longest chapter ever in the history of love is hard.

3056 words, I deserve a round of applause.

So I decided to make it two chapters per week.

Next chapter will probably come tomorrow or next tomorrow.

And it was such a cute date.

Who thinks something is wrong with Hakeem?

Hmmmmmm, cause I do.

Anyway,

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Love y'all,

Eniola 💗