Little Nothings

After a rainy day in Lagos Allen Red was by the road side awaiting a taxi and a car came racing by and splashed water. Allen Blue on a nearby spot rather got a lift.

Allen Red recalls that both of them had come to Lagos with a bag that could not make a child from a refugee camp smile. In no time, Allen Blue could dress according to the demands of the occasion and in several occasions; Red got to Blue’s apartment and envied the much stocked refrigerator. Meanwhile, Red was still putting up at a friend’s and prowling the streets of Victoria Island in Lagos for job.

Blue, though still an applicant had an apartment and could afford loans, as she said. Red watched amusingly, as Blue was atop the stormy waters.

Unflinching bond of tribulation seemed to be on the increase, regarding Red and as such always felt pained. Blue had a wonderful relationship and did not need to sustain it, at least in view of the financial implications.

Red knew it could have been suicidal to attempt going into any relationship, especially in Lagos, where almost every one’s eye pops up, when the smell of money whiffs by.

Red grew lonelier in want of relationship and Red’s clothes were certainly in route to being thread bareness. Red wondered why life could be so one sided and cruel. Perseverance was held unto, but it makes sense, when hope glimmers. Yet Blue complained that life was tough and wanted more out of it.

It’s what bears upon us, as reality. It is probably cushioned for ladies, in some instances like Allen Blue, but rough and tough for men, in some cases. But the loudest criers are the Blues. They are wont to sing redemption song to any listening ear.

Ladies are wont to be compassionate, in a normal case, but above all, men are more generous. It is why they are financially superior. They are called the fairer sex, yet a woman will not hesitate to slap and will feel it’s in order if she gets away with it.

It is interesting to note that when you are grown up, it is rare to get a slap from your mother or sister. With your mother or sister, it dawns on you that you do not need much money to run even a sweet relationship. It’s when you do not have to prove you are a man. You can go ahead and cry, they will surely dry your tears for you. She would not leave you behind, when a car splashes you; they will give you a ride along. So there is a huge difference between a female and your family female -  A sister, mother , daughter or wife.

Do you have a sister or mother who loves you, just for who you are? Feels your pain, carries your burden and if you cut yourself, she bleeds for you?

Cherish her now, love her back. Tell her you appreciate her. Every relationship in one’s life is important and requires sustenance. Appreciate them and remember one who is credited, thirsts for more by improving. It’s a secret that is so apparent.

Give your mother a hug and feel the difference to that of a female friend. Take your sister on a date and buy her even a handkerchief and you would be surprised to see how she cherishes the little nothings you do.

This way, you will feel much loved…

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