Chapter three
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Daisy's Pov
Standing at the large majestic gate Daisy gazed in awe. The golden letters above read : Welcome to River Nightingale University.
Her hands trembled she was nervous - terrified even
What am I doing here ? She thought . Just an orphan from the outskirts of the city, now standing before one of the most Prestigious University in Africa all thanks to a Scholarship.
A friendly security guard smiled at her and handed her a key. "Welcome", he said warmly.
she passed through the gate instantly surrounded by laughter people's cheering, and students chattering excitedly . The campus looked like something from her dreams _ so beautiful it barely felt real.
She wandered through the building , trying to make sense of the campus map in her hand. But everything looked the same. Her heart raced she was lost.
Suddenly she bumped into someone .
"Oh am so sorry " Daisy gasped.
It's okay. The boy replied brushing himself off. "Are you lost?"
Yeah " kinda... He chuckled. Where you heading?
"Girls Hostel three."
"Com on, i will take you there".
They walked side by side . "You are new here ? He asked. Daisy nodded.
Am ryke. 'He smiled ' . Daisy , like flowers; he asked.
Kind of ! Daisy chuckled.
When they reached the hostel, Daisy turned to him."thanks ryke".
"See you around daisy", he said with a wave.
She looked up at the sign: Girls' hostel three. Pulling out her key, she searched for dorm room 9.
"Finally" Daisy said as she found the door slightly open.
Inside a girl beamed at her. "Hey! You must be my new roommate. What's your name?
"Daisy"
woah such a sweet name. Daisy smiled! my name is Isabella but for short you can call me Isabell . I have been longing to have a roommate. It gets boring here alone Anyway, it will be lunch time soon then l can show you around . Isabell was such a chatterbox she kept telling her all the gist in the University the hottest guys campus gossip and how she somehow knew every corner of the University she showed her through the whole University. how do you know all these so well? Daisy asked amused .' l have my ways. Isabell winked.
Later they met Kyle he spoke in confusing riddles.
"Don't mind him" Isabell whispered . He talks nonsense when is trying to impress someone."
Okay , Daisy said with a sigh.
"Won't you introduce me to your friend"? Kyle asked.
"Huff ..... Meet my stepbrother kyle."
"Nice to meet you Daisy" he said with a smirk.
"I've got another Class in five"he added.
" When have you ever gone to Class" Isabella rolled her eyes.
"You never know" Kyle winked. 'Am a changed boy.
"Liar get out. "l thought you had a class.
"Oh yeah. He waved and walked away".
After hours of lectures, Daisy was exhausted.
"Gosh, I’m so famished," she muttered.
Her phone rang. It was Isabell. "Where are you?"
"Look back," Isabell said.
Daisy turned. "Oh hey."
"I’m starving," Isabell grumbled, holding her stomach.
Daisy remained silent. She had no money — her aunt refused to give her a single cent.
"Aren’t you hungry?" Isabell asked.
"No," Daisy forced a smile, but her stomach betrayed her with a loud growl.
Without another word, Isabell grabbed her hand and dragged her to the canteen, ordering food for them both.
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Flashback
Two hours earlier, the food on the table was getting cold. Isabell stared at Daisy with a threatening look.
If you don’t eat this food, we’re over, her eyes seemed to say.
Daisy sighed and finally gave in.
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Flashback ends
"Thank you... Isa," Daisy said.
Isabell smiled. "There is no 'thank you' between friends."
"Leave that. I have gist for you."
"I’m all ears," Daisy said with a smile.
"The hottest boy in the university is coming back tomorrow."
Daisy sighed.
Isabell clutched her chest dramatically. "Oh my God, Daisy, you look so unbothered! This is a big deal!"
"Is it really?" Daisy asked.
"Yes!" Isabell looked dumbfounded. "Anyway, I heard he broke up with his girlfriend. I’m so happy. That witch was always sucking up to Rihan."
"Be careful around her. She bullies newcomers, especially those who aren’t rich."
"I better stay away," Daisy said.
"And her two lackeys," Isabell added. "Saira, Campbell, and Irana are the worst. Especially their leader, Saira. They’re known to hunt for prey."
"Are they that terrible?" Daisy asked, a bit nervous.
"Worse than you can imagine," Isabell replied with a shiver.
'Daisy silently prayed in her heart". 'Oh God please do not let me encounter them , l only came to study not for trouble. But who knew that fate had other plans.
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