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lost your senses” Eva deadpanned as

baby who was seated with her mother near our table since we walked into the café. I admit the baby is adorable, but Cindy was going too far with her

close to her, earning her a smack on the arm. I huffed. La

to find a side job. The need for a side job came faster than I

same day was discouraging. The first place was a grocery store. it looked nice and comfortable to work in, but they already had enough workers. If only I

mer black employee stole his money and fled leaving him traumatized to the point where he can no longer stand black people in his restaurant. I immediately understood what he meant

to earn money because I never lacked anything. My mother works as a lecturer at a federal university in N

in, she was still taking care of us with the money. She had started saving up for me since I lost my father. My

was speaking to. My eyes widened as I noticed the man

n his face. He looked more formal than the other day, white button-up long-sleeve shirt tucked in his

as I shook his hand. I could feel

finding Brookl

” I nodde

e on my way then” He said a

ur first time meeting he was my helper an

ow me” He tilted his head. “don’t mind what I sai

for not introduci

man. I almost laughed at Eva’s expression, she was taken aback by Cindy’s

with a large grin on her face that made her look like a smiley doll. My brows knitted in confusio

e wanted to decline it, in the sense that I still d

ket of his suit trouser and handed over his busin

offer. I composed myse

r…but can I g

eady” He sounded so sincere. I felt amazed by his kindness,

r self girls” he bade us go

who asked you?” Not that I was angry at her but what w

a stated still hol

the helpful connection…so what’s in the card,” Cindy asked as she snatched the card away from my hand. Though she h

rosecutor?” C

?” Eva turned to me as she dr

in the airport?” I didn’t have to finish what I was

d man?” E

nge, but after thinking about it there was nothing strange about helpin

rugged before slurping

me” Cindy

ught about acceptin

less,” Cindy remarked with c

t starting school, I probably should pray for the semester when I get home. I can't afford to hear news abou

livia. Who the hell throws a bottle at you and then says it’s a mistake? It clearly wasn’t. I had warned her to stay in her lane and not to cross mine and hopefully, she adheres to it if

r deported,” Eva said nonchalantly. I hissed before turning to the window and b

e bus stop which was at the side of the school gate

ame to a halt as we waited f

before us,” Eva said as she wrapp

pops at the office first” s

how excite

r building caught my eyes as I stared at it in astonishment. The school looked beautiful,

d as she detached her hand from Cindy’s waist and began to walk past us “Where d

cted as she pulled me towards Ja

us continued walking. “well I only came here a few times,

t faster” Eva pleaded, i

e James hall, we were ushered by some pe

faculty” Cindy whispered as we

an inaudible oh sound before turning

listen to the speaker. I flipped throug

n my shoulder. I turned to Cindy, who was trying to hold her laughter in. She pointed a

was already dozing. Cindy took a picture of her as she

ur the school. As we got out of the hall room. Ci

th Eva and I looked at each other in confu

pond. I had searched about CUNY back in Nigeria

he brown leaves that floated on the water helped in beautifying the pond. Aside from the po

ents, and enjoyed the sound from their instruments. One had a

ond. There were other people admiring the pond so I tried not to get too

turned to the person. I was shocked to

u stalk

are in my way,” I said rudely as I tried to walk past him. I fe

his hand tightened. It felt like he was trying

re and I’m free to tour the school…so get y

he smirked as he moved closer to me. I he, the

la?” Cind

lowing back as he

of each other” he winked a

I nodded in reply keeping my eye

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