By Jelagat Mercy
Individuals on campus who
are genuinely relishing their freedom are often romantic couples for whom
financial constraints are not an issue. The reason behind this is that they can
indulge in frequent party attendance and enjoy nights out at clubs, spoiling
each other as they see fit.
Last night, I found myself
feeling lonely as I walked around the stage area at around 11 pm, as if my
soulmate had vanished from my life. During my aimless stroll, I encountered two
individuals. One was a tall, dark-skinned man, although I couldn't discern
whether he was handsome or not due to the darkness. The other was a short,
plump lady with a brown complexion. I discovered them standing in a spot,
gazing at the stars and the moon, making promises to each other about
experiencing a blissful life together. "Wow, happy are those," I
thought.
I hesitated for a while,
observing from a distance to see what would unfold next. Two minutes later, I
witnessed them cuddling, sharing slow, tender kisses, and engaging in gentle
caresses. My own emotions were welling up, and I made a quick decision to
discreetly withdraw, allowing them the privacy to continue their intimate
moments.
As I continued my walk, I
encountered numerous couples strolling joyfully along the academic highway. In
that moment, I found myself lamenting and questioning why destiny hadn't yet
introduced me to my soulmate. It felt as though I was among the minority,
walking alone through the chilly, dim corridors of Moi University
When I reached my room, I
discovered that my roommate had once again gone to her boyfriend's place, as
was her regular practice on Fridays. Given that I felt both full from my meal
and utterly drained from a day filled with lectures and personal studies, I
chose to express my gratitude to the Almighty, as my parents had taught me, and
then promptly went to sleep.
I was awakened by the loud
noise of the bed repeatedly shaking and the amorous sounds coming from my
neighbor's room. I could hear them promising each other heaven on earth,
exchanging sweet words, and sharing loud, affectionate kisses. It was evident
that my neighbor was relishing intimate moments with her so-called sweetheart.
In that moment, I comforted myself, believing that one day I would find the
love of my life and experience the joys that couples do.
The campus night revealed
that love and loneliness, in their own unique ways, coexisted in the lives of
its students, making it a place where hearts met and sometimes, where they
yearned.
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