Evolution or Depletion?

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I was facing the ceiling this morning, feeling somewhat pessimistic about today, foreboding clouded my mind this Sunday morning, but fondling and stroking my hair I thought of yesterday with Anna, the public romance, the evening sex, the romantic chat, the general fun. Spontaneously I let out brief twitchy smiles, adoring the morning charm.

Open up Henry. Anna said, turning the door knob from outside.

I jumped from the bed to the bathroom and quickly washed my face, burying my head under the shower head as I used my palms to rinse my face, grabbing my toothbrush from the bathroom cabinet, applying toothpaste on it and furiously scratching my tongue and teeth with the spikes of the brush

Henry? I heard Annas voice again.

Pwoah! I spat into the sink, rinsing my mouth with water and gurgling rapidly, I raced to the door.

My chest was bare, my top body was entirely unclad and my legs were in boxer shorts, but I didnt mind.

I opened the door, smiling at Anna as she gandered suspiciously at me.

Hey. I kissed her gently.

Anna wore a brown knitted hairnet, a white singlet and silk shorts.

Since when do you take a year before opening up? Anna asked, smiling as she walked to the bed.

I looked down at her ash crocs.

Not really, I was freshening up. I said, boomeranging a quick glance at her elegant light dark laps.

Shouldnt you be freshening up for church rather than for me? Anna asked, flinging herself to the bed, making it vellicate.

Freshen up for you? I scoffed, What dyou mean? I freshen up every morning. I said, warring with laughter.

Anna was cackling loudly.

I swear down I heard you run helter-skelter, like bro, you could have opened the door. Anna said with a settling laugh.

Whatever, I stopped to laugh, you go to church? Today? I asked.

Aww, too bad we dont worship Allah. Anna hissed.

If you keep with this consistent sarcasm, I swear Id vow to celibacy. I grimaced.

Ho ho, Anna snickered. you, vow to celibacy, devil would rather give his life to Christ. Anna laughed again. Frankly I cant do without sarcasm, its one of my many characteristics, Anna said, caressing my chest.

Well dont make me pledge to chastity, it could be so disastrous. I grinned.

Aww, really, sorry baby. She said, in a sing-song voice, rolling her fingers down my face.

Thats it! The sarcasm I'm talking about. I shouted, jerking from the bed.

Okay, seriously I'm sorry, dyou hear now? Anna walked to me, resting her head on my chest.

Duh, I heaved. you know, I planned going shopping today but no, these people are religious fanatics. I sighed.

Wed be back by eight thirty, at least. Anna nuzzled my nose.

Hope I dont get kissed in front of the congregation. I whispered.

That was just a triggered paroxysm, dont be too endearing. Anna chuckled.

You really shouldnt bother about your insecurities because they are not there, you are pretty Ann, and you have a very idyllic personality so dont go worrying about things that arent there.

Do you really think so? Anna asked withdrawing her face from my chest to look at me.

I know so. I twitched Anna closely.

There isnt any better girl than me you say?

Not that I know of. I smiled.

Anna pushed me to the bed, kissing me with great enthusiasm.

Dont talk like this in church. Anna said after she withdrew her lips, and then walked out.

I lay on the bed with a gaped mouth; my sexual feelings were aroused now and I waited on the bed, eagerly waiting for the protrusion around my groin to shrink.

***

I donned a checkered shirt and a black jogger pants, after an aeonian deliberation on what to put my feet in, I picked the black loafer shoes, staring and admiring my beauty in the mirror, then the pessimism came again, this time stronger, I unpacked my hair and placed the band on the table, voraciously spraying perfume all over my shirt, choking at the harsh fragrance of the perfume, waving my hand in the air to ease the strong scent of the diffused perfume. After the last glance at the mirror I walked out of my room; swaggering in narcissism.

I reached the dining room to dishes of French fries and ketchup, crunching my first fry, Anna made her grand entrance; her hair was unpacked and neatly dressed, napping orderly on her shoulders, she was in a very charming dress and her stiletto shoes were evidently six inches above the ground, her short gown revealed how smooth and robust her laps were and how proportionately elegant her legs were, the neckline of the dress was low enough to reveal a good measure of her bubbling, youthful, succulent breasts, she took one magical step after another down the steps, smiling pleasantly at me.

I'm obsessed! I exclaimed.

Wed be late. Anna smiled as she sat adjacent to me.

Your mom makes good food. I complimented, crunching another fry.

Yeah shes not bad. Anna said.

Wheres she by the way?

Shes at church, with my dad, theyd be back soon though.

Back soon? Its barely past seven. I said, glancing at my phones screen.

Yep, they went for the super-early program.

Oh, that. I dipped a fry in ketchup.

You look particularly awful today. Anna chuckled.

Really? I asked, tilting my head to observe my outfit one more time.

Yeah, insipid dressing, on a day like Sunday. Anna said, rolling her eyeballs.

Give me a break, you look glamorous darling. I feigned a smile.

Hmm, undeniably. Anna shrugged.

There was tranquility in the dining room except for the crunching of fries and the slurping of water from cups, eye contacts and brief smiles were made till we finished eating.

I walked outside and ignited the car whilst waiting for Anna to come and finally she came, she walked to the car, wearing a dark sunshade and carrying a pink purse in front of her.

I sat behind the steering wheel, smiling admiringly at the rare vivacity of my cousin or was it my girlfriend?

Maybe Id drop you off at a photo booth. I said, still smiling.

Anna sniffled. Maybe we should go, sometime later. She said, jumping inside the car.

I drove the car with the help of Annas instructions, safely to the church.

I parked the car, gaily stepping down and swaggering to the church, with Anna beside me, walking in as much pomp.

You are welcome, please follow me. The pale skinned, stout, pygmy lady said.

Anna held my hand as we were led to our seats.

The church was perfectly air-conditioned, the lights situated at different angles gave the church a sense of idyll, the words of the minister that stood behind the lectern seemed to anoint the whole place as the congregation paid rapt attention to the divine words of the pastor, the slow pace pianistic rhythm enhanced the beauty of the ministers utterances and there I was holding Annas hand and nodding in consent of the preaching, and soon the ministrations ended then there were croons, prayers and more prayers before the service ended.

I must say, perfect service. I said, interlocking Annas fingers as we strolled out from the hall.

Happy you enjoyed it. Anna softly pressed my hand.

Yeah I did, I loved the singing. I smiled, opening the door to the car and Anna got inside the car before I gently closed it, hurrying to join Anna in the car I bumped unto someone, a white girl.

Sorry. I said, looking closely to who I had just collided with, the face seemed familiar, unusually familiar, because why should I know anybody, from a place this distant? But this person still appeared familiar; it was when I peered closely I realized I had bumped into Evie! Her make-up slightly camouflaged her face, rather, enhanced her pretty face, her perky breasts emerged from the awfully low neckline of her skin-tight gown.

Henry. She waved.

Immediately Anna jumped out from the car, advancing towards us with a slight furious expression.

Henry, lets go. She sneered.

Aww, darling me wanna talk with Henry kay, youd have him back in a jif. Evie winked.

You are not speaking to him. Henry, lets go. Anna pulled me closer to herself.

Henry you might wanna hear what I've got to say. Evie smiled.

Why cant you say it here, in front of Anna? I finally retorted.

You had better come with me, else. Evie rolled her eyes.

Else what bitch? Anna scoffed.

At least I aint fucking my cousin. Evie muttered quietly that I barely heard her.

I was shocked and frightened by her statement, how did she know? I wondered.

Anna, let me hear what she has to say, please. I whispered.

No Henry, shes a bitch, shes bad news. Anna gritted

I know, but I promise she wouldnt come between us this time, believe me. I whispered.

I dont have all day Henry. Evie whimpered, stomping her feet.

Shut your damn mouth! Anna yelped.

Henry I'm scared of her, I mean, look at her dress. Anna said, casting her eyes on Evie.

She wont interfere okay, Id be back. Instinctually I kissed Annas forehead and softly pinched her checks.

Be careful, Anna said. Id be in the car, waiting. She cast her last look on Evie before walking to the car.

I unplugged my phone from where I was charging it in the car, made a few taps on it and slid it in my pocket.

What dyou want? I asked, turning to Evie, who wouldnt stop wincing about leg pains.

Follow me. Evie smiled.

She touched my wrist, and then wrapped it in her palm.

Dont think of it. I warned in a muffled voice before snatching my hand away.

Chill bro. Evie said.

I walked side to side with Evie till we got to the toilet where she locked the door.

Maybe if you had an ion of normalcy then youd know this aint happening.

I felt the urge to ask her how she knew about Anna and I but then I thought again; she probably isnt sure of what she said and if I ask her then that would be a confirmation of her assumption. But didnt I kiss Anna in front of her?

Would it? Anna brought a phone from her purse and forwarded it to me, Here, watch this.

I aggressively took the phone from her, and gazing at the screen, on the screen was a video of Anna and I just outside the school library, it was a video of Anna and I kissing!

So? Annas my girlfriend. I said, trying to hide my fear.

And your cousin. Evie uttered, taking her phone away.

My heart raced a million miles the second she said that, she said it with so much certainty and that means it wasnt an assumption anymore, it was a fact!

Dumb for you to say Anna is my cousin. I hissed.

Well you have a dad and your dad has a brother Mr. Mark and Mr. Mark got married to his lovely wife- Kendra Carter who bore him James and Anna, but you perverted child decided to date your own cousin, your very own cousin.

I was going to ask how it concerned her, why was she prying into my familys business, I was going to ask her how she gathered such information, I was going to ask her a million and two questions when I blurted out, Oh my God, I cried. You wont release that video right? I placed my hands on Evies shoulders.

If you comply with my demands then there wouldnt be any need for that. She smiled.

Which are? I desperately asked.

Well for starts, the public should recognize us as boyfriend and girlfriend.

As much as I was in the desperate situation that was a very stupefying statement, forcing me into a relationship?

Are you forcing me into a relationship with you?

Are you wanting me to expose your little secret? And by the way I'm not done, secondly I dont want to see you pull up little acts like you did with Anna, no kisses, no hugs, no physical contact and no verbal contact

No fucking way, you wont just show up and say I shouldnt talk to my cousin, I dont even know who you

So now you know shes your cousin huh? Evie hissed slowly. And in school, you dont sit with her anymore, geddit?

Bull! That aint happening. I raged.

Well I can hit James send right now you know. Evie smirked.

Be reasonable Evie please, Anna is my cousin; there isnt any way I cant talk to her.

Evie ignored me. I can come see you any day Henry. From now henceforth we are proclaimed boyfriend and girlfriend, Evie smiled crookedly. Oh, She continued, and you cant breathe a word of this to Anna or poof! Your little Romeo and Juliet show goes.

You bastard!

Bastard? Thats not the nicest thing to say right now darling. Evie said.

Please Evie, please. I pleaded, shutting my eyes in tears.

Why am I crying? Why am I crying in front of a girl? Why is Evie seeing my tears? Why am I still crying? Can the tears stop?

Aww, dont cry baby, youve got me now. Evie pressed her body on mine and patting my back gently, joltingly I pushed her away.

I dont want you! I sobbed, Just die you bastard! I cried.

Okay thats it, see you tomorrow babe. She kissed my cheek and left.

My knees were buckling, quickly knocking against each other, slowly I feel to the ground, crying hysterically.

***

I nervously walked to the car, fidgeting in fear, stumbling and trying so hard to maintain steadiness.

Anna was on her phone when I got to the car.

You need to drive Ann. I managed to say, forcing a smile.

What did she say to you? Anna asked, moving over to the drivers seat.

Nothing really. I sighed.

Tell me. Anna started the car.

She apologized about what she said earlier to you and the lies she told. I lied.

So why didnt she want me to come along? Anna asked.

I was turning my head side to side; furtively searching for Evie.

Henry! Anna hit my shoulder, Listen to me.

Aiy! I shouted at the sharp pain on my shoulder as Anna hit it.

What? Anna asked.

You pierced my shoulder Ann. I said, gently holding my shoulder.

I didnt, it was just a tap.

At once I realized, it was Evie, she had either put something in me or in fact there wasnt any other explanation.

Stop the car Ann! Pull over. I said, unbuttoning my shirt.

Whats happening? Anna asked, bringing the car to a halt.

I dont know, check my shoulder, for anything, anything unusual. I said, leveling my shirt from the affected arm.

Anna glanced at my shoulder.

Nothing, you look perfect. Anna said, withdrawing her glance.

Check closely. I cried, bringing my shoulder closely to Annas eyes.

Wait, Anna peered. You are bleeding, Anna said, touching my shoulder. Theres a pin head sticking out.

Pul it out! Slowly, slowly slow

Already out. Anna said, holding the beeping pin-like device to me. What is this? Anna asked.

I got apprehensive, it was crunch time!

What is this? I repeated, Aint you the person that stuck this piece of shit in me? You put a wire or whatever this is called in me just because you have trust issues? I lied, and I knew I was lying, I had to lie, lying to protect us, to protect Anna.

What? I stuck a wire in you? Seriously Henry, for real? You said this?

I ignored it. Just drive. I said, wearing back my shirt and throwing the device from Annas hand.

Anna grabbed her purse and stormed out of the car.

Anna! I called after her. Where you going? I raced from the car.

Taxi! Anna hailed a cab and entered it, smiling and waving at me.

I hastily got in my car, pursuing the taxi as they drove away.

***

The chase was over, the pursuit had ended, Anna walked down from the taxi as it stopped right in front of her house, she walked inside the house, gently and happily, like nothing had ever happened, I drove inside the compound, halted the car just beside the pool.

Anna! I called again, and this time she stopped, turned around and smiled, spreading her arms open, I was confused, hadnt she been mad at me few moments ago? Why the sudden reverse? But whatever it was I had already been wrapped up in her warm embrace.

Sorry. I whispered.

I understand, I do have trust issues, She pulled her head back but I swear I didnt put that thing in you. She squeezed her cheeks, gently with her palms.

I believe you. My eyes fell on her cleavage. Id do get the car. I said, withdrawing from her.

You do that, I'm dying in these dress. Anna chuckled and turned away, I hurried to the car, re-parked it properly in the garage before going inside the house.

James was in the sitting room, eating cereals, I wondered how Anna had walked past him, did she hiss? Did she scornfully sing past him? But I was sure that whatever she did was rude, it had to be rude. Again I wondered, was James mad at me for turning down his request to join his sister and I on a romantic date?

James, how far? I asked.

I dey. He responded, tittering at his use of the Pidgin language. Uh-huh, Henry, you know this girl, Evie from our school? James asked.

Evie? Why would James know Evie? At this point?

Yeah I do, sup with her? I asked.

Shes obsessed with you, so obsessed.

And how dyou know that? I asked, sitting by him on the adjacent sofa.

She met me on Friday after recess, sorry bout the late info though, so she came bombarding me with a zillion questions about you.

What kinda questions? I asked.

Personal questions, your age, nationality, very intimate questions, mostly about Ann too.

You told her right? I asked, clothing my anger with a sly smile.

Yeah, and you're welcome. James laughed.

He laughed, I smiled, why was I smiling? I honestly wanted to shove the spoon in his hand down his throat.

Shes a hottie. I blurted out, standing up from where I sat.

Again, you're welcome.

Yeah, thanks. I couldnt feign the smile again, I couldnt hide the ironic tone in my voice as I slowly walked upstairs, cursing James beneath my breath.

I walked to my room, Anna wasnt there, so I sprawled on the bed, thinking, I am standing in a precarious dilemma.

I reckoned I should tell Anna about Evies harassments so she would understand whatever egocentric action Evie would play out tomorrow, she has to understand Im not dating Evie and never will, she is the one I love and would always love, but more realistically; what was Evies problem with Anna and I? I wondered, still trying to decipher the enigmatic situation when Anna barged in.

Darling. Anna whispered. Shutting the door and turning the key in its hole.

Hey Ann.

I was observing the nipples that protruded from her lacy night gown when she leaped heavily on me, causing a slight pain on my legs.

She stretched fully on my body, rubbing her chin on my face whilst taking off my shirt, I just lay foolishly as Anna fondled with my chest and toyed with my nipple, why she likes them, I do not know.

Slowly and steadily I was getting aroused, a bulge began to form inside my pants and it was sticking to Annas body as she lewdly rubbed it with her knee, fully arousing me, I grabbed Annas waist, pressing her to my body and sucking her neck, Evies warnings replayed in my head as I was about to remove Annas gown but too late, my pants were off my legs!

***

Anna slowly rocked on my unclad stomach, gently pushing herself up and down as I kissed her.

So I'm obsessed with you aint it. Anna whispered, sitting upright on my stomach.

Clearly. I chuckled.

I know. She caressed my abdominals.

I slowly finger tailed her face down to her cleavage before playfully pushing her to the bed and jumping out, my eyes ached from the hardcore incestuous coitus, I staggered and tottered- holding the wall for support, grabbing my pants and quickly putting them on, hanging my shirt on my shoulder.

Where you going? Anna lazily asked.

Shopping, I told you earlier.

Yeah, should I come along? You must need a guide.

No, Id drive around till I find what I need, better still I can use the Google Map. I replied, tucking my body in the shirt.

Hmm, Anna sighed, good luck. She slumped on the bed.

I quickly removed my shirt again after perceiving the repulsive stench of perspiration and orgasm I oozed of, hastily undressing and hurrying to the bathroom.

In the bathroom, I sat in the bathtub, I was scared, I was confused, had Evie installed another wire in me that I havent gotten rid of and she is probably somewhere, aware I had violated her demands? As I scrubbed my body, I pitied Anna, either way I was going to hurt her as much as I never want to, it was a traumatizing dilemma on my side, it was terrifying, I cant let that video out and at the same time cant date Evie, her terms are impossible and she is forcing me to do something that couldnt be done. Again I thought of telling Anna the truth about what had conspired today after church, but I thought of her possible reaction- shed definitely have a confrontation with Evie if not a fight, but fighting with Evie would provoke her to the ruination of my entire life, even Annas , I shrugged aside the idea.

As my body got completely engulfed in the water, I felt an instantaneous thrill of devastation that sent shivers down my spine, I was trying hard to redirect my mind to something else, focus on something that is not Evie or Anna, maybe music, but everything kept boomeranging back to them, Anna; how much I care about Anna that I would never want to see her hut, not to talk of hurting her, how much I'm so besotted with her that I think of nothing else, how my obsession with Anna has swallowed time for myself, its the way I secretly idolize Anna that I damned morality, its my incredible infatuation with Anna that makes me forget my mother and want to hurt her without reasonable consideration, is my lust for Anna that much that I forget we have the same surname?