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Bolu decided to give Ola space, tired of the uncertainty about his feelings. For about a week, she responded to his texts with brief, one-word replies. When he noticed the change and complained, she brushed it off, citing busyness. This marked the beginning of a two-month communication drought.
The silence was palpable, and Bolu felt a pang of sadness whenever she recalled the good times they shared. She missed him but knew she had to be strong. To cope, she spent more time with her girlfriends, trying to distract herself. They went to the pool frequently, and she even agreed to visit a club, surprisingly enjoying herself.
These activities served as her coping mechanisms, and they almost worked. However, things became complicated when she started running into Ola in her area. They would exchange waves when she was going to or coming back from school, but Ola seemed to make an effort to ignore her. This hurt Bolu, and her friends, who barely knew Ola, would often tease her.
They believed Ola wasn't her type, citing their different worlds and standards. According to them, he was just a playboy. Despite these comments, Bolu always defended Ola, even when she was tempted to believe them. Her friends would often joke about her huge crush on him, but Bolu couldn't help how she felt.
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