Lado a Lado (Side by Side)
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Let me tell you something my baby. If this day wasn’t happening, I would have been in disbelief. Do you know why? Because I’ve always known. I knew from the first night our parts crossed that we would do life lado a lado. Till our bones are rotting, till we decay and perish.
It wasn’t exactly love at first sight you see, but the way you ironed out your tuxedo gave quite an impression. I recall you stood at the terrace, a glass of Cognac brandy in your hand and all. While I walked up the stairs, I noticed your oval shaped face. Was it just your face or was it the red dress I wore but I felt this overwhelming force that urged me to get close to you. But just before I could you had looked at me. This long summed up stare. So when we made small talks about the dinner, when we talked about the spicy coconut rice and the inadequate small chops, I didn’t feel you’d be a passing acquaintance. I felt, "this talks, we’ll have them over and over again, for a long time."
That night I did something crazy. I hopped in a stranger’s car and joy rode for about three hours. It was fun, extremely fun. We listened to Taves and Ladipoe, we sang Omay Lay’s My Bebe bar for bar and of course, word for word. Everything felt so perfect then and I’m happy that right now, it still feels right, like it’s meant to be. I’m happy that despite how imperfect we both are, our Union feels perfect.
I’ve learnt to love you in steps. I’ve learnt to love you in different ways, at different seasons and in rough situations. I’ve felt what it’s like to be loved by you.
Without doubt, being in love with you feels like the reason for my existence. Most likely because it highlights it’s self in everyday that I experience.
Loving you is in little bits and a grand experience all the same. It’s like finding an extra piece of meat in my porridge or finding 500 naira notes in the pocket of a forgotten jean. Loving you is like hearing my favourite song play on the radio. Loving you is going about the business of the day with you on my mind. Loving you is being tired of life but standing strong cause you’re still in it.
I’m more than lucky to have known you. I’m extremely lucky to know you now and to keep knowing you for eternity. It’ll always be a pleasure my love.
