episode 1
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dmmm dmmmm dmmm.... goes my alarm at 4am,I have to wake up earIy today,it's a big day for me,the day I finally go to the university! Excitement is an understatement of what im feeling right now!
I quickly put everything in place as I rush to have my bath and set for the road!
I sigh as I waited patiently for the bus to be filled up,after spending 3hours from my parents farmyard to get to the city solely because I want to board a bus to trenchered university, it's been an hour after and yet we are still waiting for the last passenger to enter.
My name is Ayinke Adeyemi,19years old and I just gained admission into the university to study Biochemistry. I came from a small settlement in onikokoro,my parents tried so hard for me to get here, they sold practically everything to see me go to school,after staying at home for 3years,I can't but be thankful for this admission opportunity,I hope to study and get a good job so I can support my parents in raising my siblings.
Finally after travelling for another 4hours on a very rough journey we are finally here! Trenchered university has always been my dream university since I was young and I'm super excited the dream is becoming a reality.
The queue was so long and the scorching sun was not helping matter,I feel weak and tired but I had to finish my registration on time though stressful and strenous but what choice do I have?. As it is I need to get my self a cold drink before I fainte and die thereby cutting sort my dream.
"Excuse me! I said to the lady in front of me,I need
to get a drink,I will be right back please kindly help secure my place while I'm away"
Sure, why not. she responded
"By the way I'm George Vivian" she smiled
"Ayinke Adeyemi nice to meet you,do you care for anything?"
She said I should get her water
I got back few minutes later,gave her water,she thanked me and off we go separately for individual registration.
After spending what looks like a lifetime,I was finally done with my registration,I was given admission in the school female hostel, dragging my bag along, I met Vivian who fortunately was given the same room as mine and also we are in the same department.
Hi dear,I never knew I would see you again,I guess we are destiny to meet alot now that we are roommate" I said
I guess so,she responded.
The week was finally over,we were bombarded with lectures all week, to the extent that we hardly cook,we fed on bread and noodles all week.
"Vivian, what's your plan for the weekend?"
"I want to go find a fellowship program and see if I can start attending one,after which I would do some laundry and then prepare for the new week,we need to start going to classes early else we would have to stand all day" she responded.
Vivian and I got along so well, we understood each other so much, I couldn’t have wished for a better room mate.
People do tell us that we look alike. Maybe because we are of the same stature, average height, slim, dark skin and beautiful oval shaped face. I can’t tell who is more beautiful, people can judge that.
I was busy with my assignment while Vivian was doing the dishes.
“Jokes apart, Vivian I’m hungry”
“OK, I’ll fix us dinner”
“Thanks you are a darling” she said smiling
“You are welcome” I smiled back at her.
The next day, we submitted the assignment to the course rep
Let’s call it a day, see you next week” the Lecturer said and left the class.
Vivian and I packed our books and left the class.
On our way to the hostel, we met a very fine guy, tall, fair and looked buttish.
“Hi ladies” he said, all smiles.
“Hi” we both chorused
“I do see you girls around, are you twins, you two look alike?” he asked
“No, we are friends, but people do take us for twins and I wish we were” Vivian answered, smiling with the guy.
“My name is Ayoola, he said, shaking our hands one after the other.
“I’m Vivian and she’s Ayinke”
“Nice meeting you guys” he said
“Same here” we chorused
“I just like you girls, you are beautiful, smart and you dress decently and I also like your names, Ayinke and Vivian, you could really pass for twins”
“Thanks for the compliments Ayo” Vivian said with a smile.
“I’m sorry Vivian, I prefer you call my name in full”
“Oh! Ayoola noted” she said playfully.
“Thanks” he said with a smile. Anyway, I’m a 400L microbiology student.
“100L biochemistry” Vivian said
“And you?” he asked me
“Same department” I replied
“That’s cool, see you guys some other time, enjoy the rest of the day”
“You too” we chorused
I ran into the same guy the following week in front of a complex in the school area.
“See who I ran into, Ayinke right?” he said
“Yea, I’m good, you still remember my name?
“Of course I do, how on earth will I forget your name and that of Vivian” he said jokingly
“You remember my friend’s name too! that’s cool?”
“Do you remember my name” he asked
“No, I don’t” I replied
“Oh, that’s so unfair”
“Yea, so so unfair, Ayoola” I said
“So you actually remember my name” he said smiling.
“Yes, I was just pulling your legs”
“Good, so where is your twin sister?”
“She’s inside the complex making photocopies, I’m waiting here for her”
Vivian later walked up to us while we were still talking.
“Look who we have here, but I’m sorry what’s the name again? She asked
“Ayoola” he answered and gave her a hand shake
I’m sorry, I’m not good with names, but I won’t forget this time”
“It’s OK, I’m happy to see you guys again. Do you mind if I pay you guys a visit?”
“No, we don’t mind, Ayinke can he……
“You already said yes nau” I said rolling my eyes.
“Ayinke, I just want to be a friend” Ayoola said sensing my body language.
“It’s room E208 Nnkiru hostel, we stay in the same room” Vivian said
“I’ll check on you girls before the week runs out”
“We’ll be expecting you” Vivian replied him and he left.
“Ayinke what’s with that attitude, it’s like you don’t want that guy to visit us” she queried on our way to the hostel.
“My attitude!” I exclaimed and shook my head
“Why are you shaking your head?”
“I’m shaking my head for you, You know your boyfriend is the jealous type, this one that you are inviting a guy over, me I’m not there o”
“Mumu girl, who told you he likes me”
“Really, so you could easily detect he doesn’t like you!”
“Yea, I can read him like a book and we’ll soon find out”
“We’ll soon find out what? I pity you in advance, and you know the kind of boyfriend you have ”
She eyed me, unlocked the door and we both entered the room.
We both laid on our beds busy with our phones, we heard a knock on the door. I left my bed and went to get the door.
“Ayinke….Hi” he said with a smile.
“Hi, please hold on” I closed the door and went back to the room. Vivian, can a guy come in, Ayoola is at the door” I informed.
“Sure” she said and adjusted her top”
“You can come in” I said.
We all exchanged greetings, Vivian offered him drink but he declined. We chatted for some time, and we all exchanged phone numbers before he left.
He also promised to stop by again.
“vivian, did you hear him say next time, which means he’ll be visiting again. See don’t call me if you and your boyfriend start o” I pounced on her immediately the guy left.
“Relax, he just want to be our friend and what is so bad in that, we even need someone like him around since we are freshers. And don’t worry about my boyfriend”
I went to the school library to borrow some text books, on my way out I bumped into Ayoola.
“Ayinke, hi”
“Hi”
“Let me help you with that “ he said trying to collect the text books from me”
“Don’t worry, thanks”
“I insist, I’m just leaving too, so bring the books, I’ll see you off to your hostel since it’s visiting hours already”
“Ok, if you insist”. We got to the hostel, I tapped the door.
“It’s me Vivian can a guy come in” I asked.
“A guy! Please hold on let me change”
She opened the door surprised to see Ayoola.
“Hello good evening” he greeted
“Good evening, sorry for keeping you waiting, you can come in”
“No problem, it’s a ladies room, so I get it. I ran into Ayinke at the library, so I decided to walk her to the hostel”
“That’s nice of you”
“What can we offer you” Ayinke asked
“Water will do” he replied
“Just water?” Vivian questioned
“Yes” he nodded
Vivian left the room and returned with a chilled bottled water.
We all chatted for a while and he made to leave
“I’ve been here twice, when will you ladies come to visit me? although I stay off campus” he said.
“You just give us your address and we’ll come” Vivian replied him
“Sure I will and I’ll be glad if you make out time to visit”
“Can we come this weekend, Saturday to be precise? Vivian asked and I gave her a scornful look.
“Saturday is fine by me, I’ll be expecting you both. Let me take my leave now” he said and left.
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