CAN I REWRITE MY STAR?

nces as Hannah marched in, firmly gripp

ned steadfast. Chima's eyes widened in admiration, impressed

Nnamdi, Mama Nkechi's second child and Hazel

now?" His eyes darted between Chima, Jas

rned stern. "I think y

no, it's totally fine. Let him go." Her

ime, breaking free

to her seat. "It's usually like thi

he asked anxiously, "What do y

ly, yes. Theft and misbehavi

arrowed. "That'

survive here without getting swept up in the chaos. Girls face abuse, boy

hed on her face. "I had no idea it was this bad

m and gloom, but survival is a daily strugg

'll take two bottle waters an

Jasmine paid, she handed Hannah extra. "Kee

entle. "I'd love to see you again. He

her gaze lingeri

out, holding Jasmine'

nnah echoed, her gaze s

agos, Abuja... is this Port Harcou

s she watched them drive away, Hann

ring, but he reminds me of Tundun..." He

realize he hadn't responded to her messages from tw

the driver, "Take us back to GFC." Chima pr

mind was

e in danger. I'm texting Mr. Ade to put the land up for sale."

ld take y

we're used to at home. It seems unhealthy," she

h one hand on the steering wheel, he o

e," Jasmine teased,

he added, a playful smile spreading a

despite growing up in s

"She speaks so well and

" Chima said, clearing his throa

e car. "Yo! I haven't seen yo

ed. "Durrh!" he exclaimed,

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rkplace, panting heavily. Han

asked, offering Hazel a bottle of water. Hazel's face sh

e!" she exclaimed, h

de, ensuring they were alone,

he asked, worry e

got the scholarship!" She handed Hannah

m concern to elation. She scanned th

ight, Hannah pulled H

ed for 11 am the next day. Rushing home, she shared the news with Hazel, and together they prepared for the exam. The next morning, they arrived at Royal High School, filled with hop

azel's tears flowed anew, mourning her mother's absence. The pain of losing her mom

etter now." Her soothing hands pat

***

om was a quintessential boy's sanctuary, with various shades of blue dominating the decor

rip to Paris with friends. He dropped his small traveling box and collapsed onto his king-sized bed. His gaze drifted

his little step-sister, burst into the room, her infectious giggles filling

ross his face. "Hi, my love!" he excl

mbrace. Star flung her tiny arms wide, and MG s

. She nodded enthusia

don't go anywhere

ckled.

ig brown eyes sparkl

appeared at the doorway.

, clinging t

's firm tone broo

en you're done eating, I brou

leasing MG and taking her mom's hand. As they ex