You see, the things that get you in trouble are usually the things you spend your entire life avoiding but somehow, they manage to catch up with you. And then you wonder and ask yourself, how did this even happen? How did I get here?

My name is Bimpe and this is my story.

I’ve been dating Yazid for a little over a year now and it’s been great. We’re practically headed for the altar and I am madly excited about it. He is a fine boy with plenty Dubai Arab money to throw around and no, he does not hit me or bully me.

Yazid is just perfect. He is calm, soft spoken and somewhat reserved. I am the more eccentric and crazy one.

It so happens that Yazid’s dad for some weird reason doesn’t really approve of me. He’s of the opinion that women should be homely and quiet and “responsible” and all that old school kind of thinking. But my darling Yazid always rises to my defense and insists that he cut me some slack.

Yazid says we’re perfect for each other, we balance each other out. I appreciate that he does that because I know how close he is to his dad. They are more like siblings actually. It’s so weird.

Now, because I’m naturally crazy, I never take alcohol. I have always believed my madness would triple if I attempted liquor so alcohol has always been a no-no for me. I can get my groove on without any form of assistance, thank you.

It was Ameera’s ( Yazid’s baby sister) graduation, Yazid had thrown her a party in their family house and of course, I was there to raise the roof.

The party was bubbling and everyone was having a great time. I had danced till my feet hurt and I was really thirsty. I walked over to the table where the drinks were set out and tried to find some water. Ameera walked up beside me and drew me close in a hug.

“Sis! This party is aweesomeee! Thank youuuuuu!”

I laughed and removed strands of her Brazillian weave from her face.

“You’re welcome princess. But this wasn’t me. It was all your brother.”

She snatched up a bottle of red wine and passed it to the guy behind the table.

“Can you help me open it please?”

The guy smiled and nodded then she turned to me and said

“You’re drinking that with me.”

I laughed and shook my head.

“No darling.”

“Hell yeah! It’s my grad party and you’ve got to celebrate with me.”

I shook my head again but Ameera would have none of it. She cajoled and begged and insisted and then I gave in.

“It’s Rubis, it’s really sweet. Just one glass.”

“Alright! Fine! Just one glass.”

Ameera clapped both hands together in glee and giggled like a school girl. I shook my head.

The bottle returned and she poured some for me in a glass. I hadn’t eaten at all that evening and I was really tired from all the dancing so I promised myself it would not be more than one glass.

 As soon as I tasted the wine however, something changed. It was amazing!

Ameera kept chattering on and on and I kept drinking, one glass after another. Soon, I realized I could not stand right. My heels were suddenly uncomfortable. I took them off and held them in my hands. Ameera looked me over

“Feather weight! You okay?”

She laughed really loudly and I even thought I didn’t hear her clearly, whatever it was that she said felt funny so I laughed loudly too. I was a little dizzy and needed to lay my head down.

“I’m going back to dance.” This time, she yelled over the noise of the music and I heard her.

I nodded.

“Where’s Yazid?” I yelled back.

 I was dizzy but I wanted a kiss as well. My head was fuzzy and the signals in my brain were all messed up.

“Room!”

I nodded again and walked away, laughing and shaking my head. Ameera had done the one thing no one had ever been able to do. She’d gotten me drunk. I walked slowly up the stairs. Everything seemed to be moving, including the doors.

I finally located Yazid’s door and just opened it without knocking. My eyes went straight to the bed. He was right there cuddling some other lady.

I was in absolute shock. I froze.

I raised my hand and pointed my index finger at him stuttering and failing at coherence.

“Boo, wha.. what’s this.. that…that..wha…”

He got off the bed swiftly, anger burning in his eyes. The other lady just sat there and stared at me oddly.

I was stunned into silence by the stinging slap that hit my face and the voice that thundered

“What is wrong with you?!”

I blinked several times. There was something wrong with his voice.

The slap seemed to hit my reset button and my eyes opened clearly to see Yazid’s dad staring furiously at me.

Mega mess up.

I chanced a quick side look and realized this wasn’t Yazid’s room.

Shoot.

I opened my mouth to apologize but what came out instead was something that ruined my life.

I threw up. All over Yazid’s dad…

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Ogechi Nwobia writes flash fiction, lifemathics articles and run fiction series on her blog. She’s a people lover and a talkaholic.

Website: yougeecash.wordpress.com

Twitter: @Oge_writes

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