The Link To Light, (Published).

part 18

Dedicated to Toinpre

In UPenn...

Mandy and Ifes went back to college and Mandy's squad of Friends were perplexed seeing the sudden change of attitude in her.

I am now a Christian." she had said when they inquired the cause of the sudden change.

What! What are you telling us?" Hunter asked.

I'm saying I have given my life to Christ, and have gotten the peace of mind I never had throughout my whole life and would like you guys to do the same."

Some of them had laughed at her, some pretended like they didn't hear her and the rest walked away without a word.

Ifes, do you think they would ever believe me?" Mandy asked her roommate as soon as she got back to her dorm room.

Ifes gulped down a glass of water then spun around to look at her friend.. just put them in prayers."

But I have."

Continue!" she advised remembering how she had prayed for her roommate.

Mandy groaned.. I pray they wouldn't be as stubborn as I was, because I wouldn't mind shaking them off and opening their heads to send in the message if it gets to that."

Ifes shrugged giving her friend a smirk.. So you know sef say you 're stubborn before?" ( So you know you were stubborn?" She asked in Nigerian pidgin English.

You know I didn't understand that?"

I wasn't saying it for you to understand either." She winked at her friend..

Her roommate stoned her a pillow.. you are such a douchebag!"

She dodged the pillow grinning.. not more than you Mandy.

Okay, alright, I will show you how much of a douche I am.. from what I can remember, you no longer work at the restaurant right?" This time around it was Mandy's turn to smirk.

Enjoying the expression on her face, Mandy grabbed her roommate's keys and her's, locked the kitchen and shoved the keys into her side pocket.. I am off to my friend's place, don't wait for me because I will be eating over there and probably sleep there tonight."

Ifes quickly he'ld Mandy's hand from the back before she reached for the doorknob.. you know I could never be serious with that."

Mandy tilted her head smiling derisively.. but you said I am more of a douchebag than you?"

It was a slip of tongue."

Are you sure?"

Yes."

How do I know that?"

just tell me anything you want me to do to prove it to you."

Mandy's upper lip curled into a contemptuous smile.. .. I've read some African novels, so you would have to treat and respect me like the way you respect your traditional rulers.''

Ifes almost busted to laughter but knew the repercussions would make everything harder.

Yes my lady." She bowed slightly.. anything for you, your highness."

Anything I say, repeat after me, did you hear me Ifes?"

Yes my lady." Ifes pressed her lips tight not to laugh.

Good! Mandy gave another derisive smile.. I feel on top of the world right now!"

Pretty Mandy!" Ifes repeated after her.