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SUNDAY V<strong>an</strong>guard, JANUARY 26, 2020, PAGE 23<br />
He gave his friend’s fi<strong>an</strong>ce a m<strong>in</strong>d-blow<strong>in</strong>g wedd<strong>in</strong>g gift!<br />
Agroup of us <strong>was</strong> hav<br />
<strong>in</strong>g this heated con<br />
versation about<br />
how fickle men really were<br />
<strong>an</strong>d how ready they always<br />
were to have a fl<strong>in</strong>g whenever<br />
the opportunity presented<br />
itself, no matter how<br />
serious their current relationship<br />
<strong>was</strong>. Phil disagreed<br />
but <strong>was</strong> reluct<strong>an</strong>t to<br />
discuss details <strong>in</strong> front of<br />
so m<strong>an</strong>y listeners. So I cornered<br />
him later. What happened<br />
to him all those<br />
years ago, he smirked, still<br />
leaves a dirty smile on his<br />
face whenever he remembers.<br />
His story; “I’d always<br />
envied Festus <strong>in</strong> spite of the<br />
fact that we were good<br />
friends. He had the good<br />
looks that girls easily went<br />
for, on top of which, he <strong>was</strong><br />
a co-owner of a f<strong>in</strong><strong>an</strong>ce<br />
house <strong>in</strong> the era of the proliferation<br />
of f<strong>in</strong><strong>an</strong>ce houses.<br />
His two cars were none of<br />
your tokunbo variety <strong>an</strong>d he<br />
also had a bevy of sexy girlfriends<br />
to boot.<br />
“Most of them were <strong>in</strong> the<br />
b<strong>an</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>ess like<br />
Festus whilst I worked <strong>in</strong> a<br />
Federal M<strong>in</strong>istry. But we’d<br />
been friends s<strong>in</strong>ce our university<br />
days <strong>an</strong>d our relationship<br />
worked. He liked<br />
the flashy lifestyle <strong>an</strong>d I <strong>was</strong><br />
happy to tag along with<br />
him. In spite of his str<strong>in</strong>g of<br />
girlfriends, he made the effort<br />
to <strong>in</strong>troduce me to Lola<br />
soon after they started dat<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
“She <strong>was</strong> very cute with<br />
glossy sk<strong>in</strong>, <strong>an</strong> impressive<br />
height <strong>an</strong>d a curvaceous<br />
body. I smiled, th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g this<br />
relationship would soon go<br />
the way of the others <strong>an</strong>d it<br />
<strong>was</strong> usually Festus that<br />
gave the girls the boots.<br />
But a few months later, it<br />
<strong>was</strong> obvious that Lola <strong>was</strong><br />
special to him. He didn’t<br />
hop around girls as he<br />
used to <strong>an</strong>d even Maria,<br />
the ex-girlfriend we were<br />
all familiar with <strong>an</strong>d<br />
who’d always had sex with<br />
Festus on <strong>an</strong>d off through<br />
his m<strong>an</strong>y relationships,<br />
<strong>was</strong> off the scene. He<br />
didn’t h<strong>an</strong>g out with us<br />
much on Friday nights<br />
though we still had a few<br />
nights out now <strong>an</strong>d then.<br />
“When Festus confided<br />
<strong>in</strong> me that they would soon<br />
be gett<strong>in</strong>g married, I <strong>was</strong><br />
actually jealous. I know<br />
that sounds <strong>in</strong>considerate,<br />
but Festus <strong>was</strong> my best<br />
friend, <strong>an</strong>d through him,<br />
I’d met a few friends of his<br />
gorgeous girlfriends. Now<br />
he would be too busy pl<strong>an</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>an</strong>d sav<strong>in</strong>g for the<br />
wedd<strong>in</strong>g to have time for<br />
his friends. So when the<br />
Easter period came <strong>an</strong>d<br />
we pl<strong>an</strong>ned the usual holiday<br />
<strong>in</strong> a neighbour<strong>in</strong>g<br />
country, I <strong>was</strong> pleas<strong>an</strong>tly<br />
surprised when Festus<br />
agreed to come with Lola.<br />
Well, that <strong>was</strong> better th<strong>an</strong><br />
not hav<strong>in</strong>g him around at<br />
all as he often picked up<br />
a few tabs. I would have<br />
to forget about meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>an</strong>y girl through him even<br />
though I <strong>was</strong> <strong>in</strong>-between<br />
girlfriends, <strong>an</strong>d Lola<br />
wouldn’t be br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g <strong>an</strong>y<br />
friends.<br />
“The first night <strong>was</strong><br />
great as we relaxed by the<br />
pool of the hotel we<br />
lodged at <strong>an</strong>d went to the<br />
night club later. The next<br />
day, Festus came down<br />
with a nasty diarrhoea<br />
<strong>an</strong>d couldn’t do much. But<br />
he urged me to take Lola<br />
with us for the much advertised<br />
Easter Sunday<br />
bash. Up till then, I’d f<strong>an</strong>cied<br />
her <strong>an</strong>d we’d flirted<br />
outrageously, but that <strong>was</strong><br />
it. I never thought for a<br />
moment that <strong>an</strong>yth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
would ever come of it. At<br />
the Easter party, we<br />
started off ok, but as the<br />
w<strong>in</strong>e flowed, so did flirt<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
When Festus <strong>was</strong><br />
around, it <strong>was</strong> just fun, without<br />
him, the tension became<br />
real. There <strong>was</strong> the<br />
feel<strong>in</strong>g that we just might<br />
end up <strong>in</strong> bed together. I<br />
couldn’t believe my luck! I<br />
knew I should put a stop to<br />
th<strong>in</strong>gs right then, but I also<br />
realized I couldn’t.<br />
Ch<strong>an</strong>ces like this didn’t<br />
come my way that often.<br />
The other couples left <strong>an</strong>d<br />
I asked Lola to dr<strong>in</strong>k up so<br />
I could drive her back to<br />
the hotel.<br />
“By this time, we’d both<br />
had too much dr<strong>in</strong>k. In the<br />
car, I tried to talk about the<br />
impend<strong>in</strong>g wedd<strong>in</strong>g, but<br />
when I mentioned it, Lola<br />
grabbed my crotch. I <strong>was</strong><br />
shocked. I should have put<br />
a stop to th<strong>in</strong>gs right then<br />
but when she suggested we<br />
parked somewhere quiet, I<br />
didn’t hesitate. As she<br />
made a play for me, it <strong>was</strong><br />
the <strong>in</strong>vitation I <strong>was</strong> look<strong>in</strong>g<br />
for. She giggled mischievously<br />
as I recl<strong>in</strong>ed the<br />
seat of the roomy car <strong>an</strong>d<br />
the sex that night <strong>was</strong> the<br />
most <strong>in</strong>credible of my life.<br />
The fact that I <strong>was</strong> hav<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a bit of the forbidden fruit<br />
just made the turn-on better.<br />
The blow job she gave<br />
me <strong>was</strong> out of this world<br />
<strong>an</strong>d she knew just when to<br />
slip a condom on me, talk<strong>in</strong>g<br />
real dirty <strong>an</strong>d tell<strong>in</strong>g<br />
me she’d never had such a<br />
m<strong>in</strong>d-blow<strong>in</strong>g sex. That<br />
boosted my ego no end-for<br />
once, I <strong>was</strong> do<strong>in</strong>g someth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
better th<strong>an</strong> Festus.<br />
“It <strong>was</strong> <strong>in</strong>credible luck<br />
that we never got caught as<br />
we both came very loudly.<br />
When it <strong>was</strong> over, I <strong>was</strong> suddenly<br />
sober <strong>an</strong>d hugged<br />
her, hop<strong>in</strong>g we could do it<br />
aga<strong>in</strong>. But Lola <strong>was</strong> obviously<br />
feel<strong>in</strong>g guilty <strong>an</strong>d terrified<br />
I’d tell Festus. She<br />
apologized over <strong>an</strong>d over<br />
aga<strong>in</strong>, say<strong>in</strong>g she shouldn’t<br />
have lost control like she<br />
did. I promised I wouldn’t<br />
tell Festus <strong>an</strong>d I me<strong>an</strong>t it. I<br />
felt guilty too but never<br />
would I regret that k<strong>in</strong>d of<br />
sexual experience.<br />
“We were awkwardly<br />
quiet on the drive back to<br />
the hotel <strong>an</strong>d I felt sorry for<br />
Lola. The sex <strong>was</strong> just flirt<strong>in</strong>g<br />
that got out of h<strong>an</strong>d after<br />
too m<strong>an</strong>y booze, <strong>an</strong>d I<br />
<strong>was</strong> sure the experience<br />
<strong>was</strong> bound to affect my<br />
friendship with Festus. He<br />
noticed the atmosphere between<br />
us the next day <strong>an</strong>d I<br />
lied that we hadn’t got on<br />
that well on our own - that<br />
we didn’t have that much<br />
<strong>in</strong> common. My friend <strong>was</strong><br />
too conceited to suspect<br />
<strong>an</strong>y th<strong>in</strong>g that happened.<br />
Deep down, however, I knew<br />
Lola f<strong>an</strong>cied me, <strong>an</strong>d that<br />
last night she’d w<strong>an</strong>ted me<br />
more th<strong>an</strong> her fi<strong>an</strong>ce. That<br />
gave my ego a real boost!<br />
“As the day of their wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />
drew near, I saw much<br />
less of the two of them. Even<br />
on the few times I <strong>was</strong><br />
alone with her, neither of us<br />
mentioned our night of<br />
passion or flirted. After they<br />
got married, Lola avoided<br />
me. I <strong>was</strong>n’t jealous, Festus<br />
married her - afterall, I<br />
knew only too well what<br />
Lola could get up to beh<strong>in</strong>d<br />
his back. I <strong>was</strong> relieved<br />
when Festus chose his<br />
younger brother to be best<br />
m<strong>an</strong>. If I’d been chosen,<br />
heavens only knew what<br />
type of speech I would have<br />
delivered...”<br />
WEEKLY HOROSCOPE<br />
By Joshua Adeyemo joshuaadeyemo@yahoo.com<br />
ABOUT THE MOON<br />
Periods of the Moon’s fluctuation as given here-under,<br />
are when unexpected frustrations <strong>an</strong>d disappo<strong>in</strong>tments<br />
are possible .And those are the times when other people<br />
should not be taken for gr<strong>an</strong>ted. Any period with hysteric (*)<br />
should be h<strong>an</strong>dled more carefully. <strong>How</strong>ever if I write<br />
that such periods/days favour you, you have no cause<br />
to worry. Therefore you are advised to pl<strong>an</strong> your week<br />
carefully. Such periods/days are:<br />
12 mid-night to 12.46am of Sunday (same day)<br />
2.10am to 12.52pm of Wednesday (same day)<br />
4.11pm of Friday to12.29am of Saturday<br />
.Dur<strong>in</strong>g the week, Moon will go through Aquarius, Pisces,<br />
Aries <strong>an</strong>d Taurus.<br />
AQUARIUS (J<strong>an</strong> 20 – Feb 18)<br />
BUSINESS; It is import<strong>an</strong>t you take adv<strong>an</strong>tage of your very<br />
active m<strong>in</strong>d.<br />
MONEY; Both your efforts <strong>an</strong>d support from others’ll br<strong>in</strong>g<br />
success. Utilise Monday.<br />
LOVE; Desire for money may not allow free flow of rom<strong>an</strong>tic<br />
feel<strong>in</strong>gs. Utilise Saturday.<br />
PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 19)<br />
BUSINESS; If you appear too soft, others’ll be will<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
<strong>in</strong>timidate you wrongly.<br />
MONEY; Much’ll depend on your actions <strong>an</strong>d/or <strong>in</strong>action.<br />
Wake up from slumber<br />
LOVE; Th<strong>in</strong>k about your image, immediate <strong>an</strong>d far future<br />
before import<strong>an</strong>t decision.<br />
ARIES ( Mar 20 – Apr 19)<br />
BUSINESS; You’re a born fighter <strong>in</strong> m<strong>an</strong>y ways. Exhibit your<br />
positive talents.<br />
MONEY; Your <strong>in</strong>itiative will br<strong>in</strong>g you good results, especially<br />
on Friday.<br />
LOVE; Social activities may provide better opportunities from<br />
Thursday to Saturday.<br />
TAURUS ( Apr 20 – May 20)<br />
BUSINESS; Your popularity is soar<strong>in</strong>g up but you will need<br />
to beware of avoidable accident.<br />
MONEY; Tuesday’ll br<strong>in</strong>g both challenges <strong>an</strong>d good result.<br />
Keep your secrets on Friday.<br />
LOVE; Take seriously some friends who are try<strong>in</strong>g to play<br />
role of good <strong>in</strong>termediaries<br />
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)<br />
BUSINESS; To succeed, you’ve got to resist temptation of<br />
mix<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>an</strong>d pleasure.<br />
MONEY; Friday c<strong>an</strong> be said to be best of good days of this<br />
week for you. Be smart.<br />
LOVE; Your spouse may exhibit resentment if much of your<br />
attention is given to str<strong>an</strong>gers.<br />
CANCER (June 21 – July 22)<br />
BUSINESS; M<strong>an</strong>y of you’ll show ambitious urge to excel<br />
along your career/bus<strong>in</strong>ess l<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
MONEY; If you c<strong>an</strong> ignore distraction on Thursday you’ll<br />
record needed f<strong>in</strong><strong>an</strong>cial success.<br />
LOVE; Str<strong>an</strong>ger <strong>an</strong>d/or foreigners may become your sources<br />
of attraction. Be more careful<br />
LEO (Jul 23 – Aug 22)<br />
BUSINESS; You’ll need to be as practical as possible to<br />
avoid m<strong>in</strong>or but costly mistakes.<br />
MONEY; Whatever happens you’ll smile broadly on Thursday.<br />
Say no to <strong>bad</strong> agreement.<br />
LOVE; Early part of the week’ll br<strong>in</strong>g excitement. Make sure<br />
you don’t step on sensitive toes.<br />
VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22)<br />
BUSINESS; Partnership bus<strong>in</strong>ess looks deceptively attractive<br />
but not really the best for now.<br />
MONEY; If you c<strong>an</strong> keep your secrets as you go after your<br />
desire, you’ll smile on Friday<br />
LOVE; Pleasure <strong>in</strong>dicated early <strong>in</strong> the week but, your<br />
f<strong>in</strong><strong>an</strong>ces’ll be made to pay for this.<br />
LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 22)<br />
BUSINESS : Your m<strong>in</strong>d is active yet, rom<strong>an</strong>tic thought may<br />
affect your concentration at work.<br />
MONEY; Tuesday’ll br<strong>in</strong>g success to those of you work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
harder. Be serious m<strong>in</strong>ded.<br />
LOVE; Love attractions at work’ll prove difficult for m<strong>an</strong>y to<br />
resist. Enjoy this Sunday.<br />
SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 21)<br />
BUSINESS; Urge to work harder’ll descend on you after<br />
Tuesday. Th<strong>in</strong>k about your health.<br />
MONEY; Go<strong>in</strong>g around with physical money’ll prove to be<br />
a <strong>bad</strong> mistakes. Be wise.<br />
LOVE; Passionate week <strong>in</strong>dicated for young at heart. It is<br />
impossible buy real love with money.<br />
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec21)<br />
BUSINESS; Aggressive approach on your part may offend<br />
others at your base of operation.<br />
MONEY; Moderation on your part is what c<strong>an</strong> prevent unexpected<br />
f<strong>in</strong><strong>an</strong>cial trouble on Friday.<br />
LOVE; Desire for rom<strong>an</strong>ce may br<strong>in</strong>g excitement but no<br />
pleasure after the mid-week p<strong>an</strong>orama.<br />
CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – J<strong>an</strong> 19)<br />
BUSINESS; After mid-week, there’ll be pressure with<strong>in</strong><br />
your base of operation.<br />
MONEY; Gambl<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>an</strong>y type c<strong>an</strong> only br<strong>in</strong>g pa<strong>in</strong>ful results<br />
on Friday.<br />
LOVE; The very best for you is to seek total peace at home. Be<br />
family m<strong>in</strong>ded.<br />
ASTROLOGICAL COUNSELING 4 LOVERS<br />
ARE THEY COMPATIBLE ?<br />
K<strong>in</strong>dly check these two horoscopes <strong>an</strong>d tell me if they are<br />
compatible or not. My daughter <strong>was</strong> born October 28, 1997<br />
the m<strong>an</strong>’s date is J<strong>an</strong>uary 1, 1982. What days of the week were<br />
they born ?<br />
Salamotu<br />
Auchi<br />
Dear Salamotu,<br />
She <strong>was</strong> born on a Tuesday <strong>an</strong>d the m<strong>an</strong> <strong>was</strong> born on Friday.<br />
In terms of love <strong>an</strong>d/or relationship ; to summarise her comprehensive<br />
Solar horoscope is to proclaim her a potential<br />
GOOD WIFE who must be <strong>in</strong> total control of both her husb<strong>an</strong>d,<br />
home <strong>an</strong>d social activities of all. Equally she is a powerful<br />
protector of everyth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>an</strong>d all that are dear to her heart.<br />
Yes, he is aggressive, passionate <strong>an</strong>d once her m<strong>in</strong>d is made up,<br />
on matters-of-the-heart, it will prove very difficult to have a<br />
ch<strong>an</strong>ge of heart. Thus she desires very stable home <strong>an</strong>d conducive<br />
domestic affairs. She c<strong>an</strong> be the pillar of stability needed<br />
by a successful marriage.<br />
On his part, to underst<strong>an</strong>d him a bit I will give me<strong>an</strong><strong>in</strong>gs of<br />
the three most import<strong>an</strong>t <strong>in</strong>fluences that shows both what he<br />
knows about himself <strong>an</strong>d some of his sub-conscious self. Here<br />
I am writ<strong>in</strong>g about placement of his Natal Sun (basic self<br />
hood) <strong>in</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess m<strong>in</strong>ded but cool <strong>an</strong>d patient Capricorn, Moon<br />
(sub conscious him) <strong>in</strong> compassionate Pisces <strong>an</strong>d Stallion (<strong>an</strong>other<br />
<strong>in</strong>dicator of a person characteristics) <strong>in</strong> peace lov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Libra. That is to say basic characteristics of the said three Stars<br />
are highly pronounced <strong>in</strong> him.