Mmeso Inspires: The Tactics

I was in my room the other day,

Hungry and thinking of what to eat,

First it was the cockroach which sent me scampering towards the door for safety,

Then I remember my lock was faulty,

I gave out a bawl.

I was expecting to see, Dan.

The young man living next door,

But Peggy entered,

Pushing the door wide open with such a great force.

I grit my teeth in annoyance.

What am I supposed to do with such a loquacious fellow?

She sat on my bed, smiling,

I breath a sign of relief,

The cockroach must have entered her cloth,

Serves her right!

“Rat? she asked laughing.

“Yes. But it has scampered away”, I lied.

How will I explain to my neighbours that cockroach is threatening me in my own room.

Is Dan around? I asked.

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She looked at me but did not utter a word,

I was surprised.

This is the girl who gossip  with everyone in the compound.

“Is this not a good topic for gossip? I thought.

“Nnenne! she called.

“Nowadays men are not moved by what they see,

They are getting wiser everyday,

I think you should stop disturbing the neighbourhood with your scream because Dan cannot be moved by them,

Yesterday it was spider, today it is cockroach, tomorrow it will be a rat,

Come on,

You think you are the only beautiful girl in this compound,

Stop disturbing us with your senseless scream.

“Get out of my room, you fool! I shouted.

She stood up and walk out of my room laughing and clapping her hands in an annoying way,

I knew she will them,

I thought of strangling myself,

Has Peggy been spying on me!

I carefully allowed my gentle friend “Cockroach” slid down my leg.

When I turned around,

I met Peggy eyes,

I was right,

She was peeping from my window,

Now I know today,

That she is not a gossiper but a spy.

I felt bad,

My tactics has failed me.