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• ARB101    Seven

  His mother was like mine; always talking. His mother bombarded me with an unlimited question which I was zoning in and out of her questions, unable to answer all. Her name was Hawau but she was called Hajia. I thought I and her would become BFF like my mom. Partners in crime. She told me that she was Alhaji - Zain's father's second wife but she was the one who took care of Zain and his siblings. His mother died when he was young.And I also talked with the other girls; Sumayya, Fatimah, Maryam, Balkiss... I'd forgotten most of their names. "Riyah, the food is ready," one of the girls said, I wasn't able to differentiate them because they all look alike. There were various types of food - pounded yam and egusi, Tuwon Alqama and so on in the tray. I was already salivating, the food was served in a large tray, I was wondering whether I

• ARB101    Six

  We sat together on the bus, the bus was very relaxing and comfortable. I thought it worth its price.It was my first time travelling at night and travelling to a far distance without my mum. Mum would never have accepted if not because of Zain. I trusted my momShe was too dramatic, typically a Yoruba mother; always dramatic queen.Muhammad sat between us; separating both of us. The boy was very energetic and lively, he never stopped disturbing, playing and laughing. I laughed at whatever he said or did. But the beautiful specimen beside me was making me fidgeted on my seat because he continued to stare at me as if I was a trophy. He couldn't even lower his gaze!"He never takes a liking at someone so quick like how he is to you" He broke the silence between us."Uh...?" I replied dumbfounded not getting what he meant.He laughed

• ARB101    Five

  Since his confession to me, he never talked about it again and I never talked anything about it but it still baffled me! I stylishly asked my friends their view about it saying it in third person point of view but those fools said it was alright and there was nothing new under the sky. Nothing new my ass!, I thought. I didn't really know him personally as in meeting him in person but I'd been hearing and seeing people falling in love through cyber and ended up marrying each other but for me, it was not possible!. A big F9!. Arggh...my brain volunteer shut down whenever I heard his voice...Stupid, right? I'd registered for Gce and jamb, unlike my first exam. I'd call my papers with flying colours. I scored above 250 in my jambI didn't choose the southwest university but chose th

• ARB101    Four

  *Me* Hey Abu Muhammad*Zain* Hi umu Muhammad*Me* Are you okay? ? *Zain* Yes, I'mWait, what do you think or say about the second wife or affairs?*Me* I've nothing to say about it duh*Zain* Can you marry a married man?*Me* Sincerely, there's nothing I can do if that's what's written for me but I never pray to be a second wife!!!*Zain* Why??*Me* Most of the second wives are house wrecker, sincerely I've seen and heard a lot and mom happened to be a victim of it.*Zain* Oh sorry!!!. *Me* Why sorry? *Zain* Nothing. Can I ask why do you think they are home wreckers? *Me* My dad had an affair with her best friend which almost make both of them divorce each other. It really affected I and my brothers till now. *Zain* Oh

• ARB101    Three

  My phone beeped, alerting me that I'd a new message, I rubbed my forehead tiredly because of the live class, I attended early. The information was too much and my hand was paining me with what I'd jot down from the class. I took my phone and unlocked it as I noticed that I'd a new message from Zain. I smiled cheekily because I loved talking to him.*Zain* Small girl*Me* Baby boy*Zain* Where were you?*Me* Sorry, I was searching for something online.*Zain* Miss researcher*Me* Thanks*Zain* Aren't you supposed to be preparing for your exam?*Me* Yes, I know but I've to wrap up everything and forget about the exam for now because I needed to do something online*Zain* I pity you!.*Me* Thanks.*Zain* Which university are you choosing?*Me* Me? , I'm picking Abu it's my dream school

• ARB101    Two

  "Hello," I said in a small voice, holding my phone up to my left ear, anticipating for to pick up."Hello, please who is this?" I heard Zain's manly voice on the other side which madee giddy unknowingly."I'm Ruqayyah; your course mate, the same group on ARB101," I said timidly, twiddling with my black wavy hair nervously."Oh Ruqoyyah!, sorry I didn't check the caller before receiving it" he chuckled lightly and that made my stomach to flip."I need your help," I said nervously as I closed my eyes for a bit."What help?" he asked urgently as if sensing the hesitation in my voice."Erm..you know..em," I stumbled with my words. It was embarrassing.I mustered up my courage, "I was supposed to enrol for seven courses but I only enrolled f