The Beauty of Serendipity

Beyond Goodbye's

Permit my incoherent sentences if you come across it, a lot has been shoved at me lately by this lady called life but I don't really have much to say.

I'm sad. Or happy. Or indifferent.

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, but sometimes you stumble upon people who make the ride worthwhile. This is the story of those people - the ones who became my tribe.

I'm currently lying on my bed staring at the ceiling while I try to run a retrospect of how far I've come, how far I've grown. But asides from that a certain feeling keeps creeping into my heart. Kakem will soon leave. What of Austin and Michael?...I'm happy for them, I'm not going to lie. But amidst it all I'm a little sad. These people have become a part of my own life, I let them in... shared beautiful memories with them, was vulnerable to them, took some cute pictures and videos with them but it's not enough. I'm not Oliver Twist but I want more. I feel we should have more extra time like in the football games.

We came to love each other as strangers forced on a space, we laughed, argued, danced but it doesn't feel like it's enough. Michael's annoying attitude that riles everyone up, Austine’s warm ambience and ever ready for fun banter and Kakem’s voice from her room when she's so happy and on the phone with her cousin's. Trust me: she can shout a lot 😂😂😂😂😂.

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I'm going to miss all that and I have Federal Government of Nigeria to thank for that.

I remember meeting them for the first time, my encounter with Austine in the group chat 😔😭 who knows we would come to even like each other's space... But yeah I've met these people, they have protected and loved me in their own way and they have touched my soul and I can only hope that I imprinted on theirs. That they carry a part of me when leaving and not just forget me is something that scares me. I often wonder how they got so close to me but I guess that is life and happiness takes us by surprise.

Today they pass through my office in their khaki smiling from their checks 😔😔(they want to pepper me) I'm happy for them but I want them to stay a little longer. They brought warmth to my life here and I'm most grateful for them and our parts crossing. I tried to be a big girl and not tear up while drafting this but it didn't work so I allowed it to flow in rememberance that Life should be lived and we are not meant to do the life thingy alone.

Will they leave? Sadly, yes.

And I have accepted this for the better and I'm glad to have met them. Our story is one of laughter, adventure, and a healthy dose of sarcasm.

And as I reflect on the journey we shared, I'm reminded that life's beauty lies in its unpredictability. Though our paths have diverged, my heart remains filled with gratitude for the laughter, lessons, and memories we created together. I wish each of them all the best on their respective journeys, may their roads rise up to meet them, and may they find joy, growth, and fulfillment.

And till I write again, I leave you with warm hugs and smiles to brighten your day 🤗 🫂

Lena ✨ ✨ ✨