I never planned to fall for my neighbor

I never planned to fall for Chioma my neighbour in Ikoyi From the day she moved in her warm smiles in the corridor linger*d too long making my stomach flutter.

We’d chat about the generator or Lagos rain, but at night I’d hear her playing Tiwa Savage through the walls and imagine her swaying alone One evening, power failed and I found her on her balcony, candlelit, sipping wine Join me Amara she said softly I crossed over We talked closely until she whispered I’ve been wanting you for month 

I leaned in and ki&&ed her soft then d**p. Her hands pull*d me closer and we slipp*d into her flat Cloth*s f*ll away her touch was gentle knowing We mov*d together slowly, bodies m*lting under flick*ring candles, sighs dr*wning out the di$tant traffic.

Afterwards tangl*d in her sh**ts, she smiled. Finally caught my beautiful neighbour 

I ki$$ed her again And I’m not going anywhere.