My friends had a lot of Gist for me and everyone was showing me so much interest.  Omo, it felt good to loved. But the ache in my heart kept growing. 
While I was away, my boyfriend..oh my ex had moved on! Its crazy I know but I was gone for a week, one week!

The news of our breakup had spread but everyone felt bad for me thinking I experienced and allergy. If only they knew!! My friends hovered around alot,  doing my chores and carrying out the simplest tasks for me, which was both pleasing and annoying. I couldn't even go on my usual walks alone as they claimed I wasn't strong enough.  Deep within, i knew they didn't want to chance me encountering my ex alone. But It was unavoidable as we were in the same class and sat next to each other. That was the part I dreaded most. Going for preps or classes the next day.

As the 5am bell rang, I was already dressed in my daily wear. Punctuality was my fort, especially when it came to prayers and mass. My former school was practically a minor seminary and I took my prayers seriously. I had a head start so I decided to talk a slow walk to the chapel, providing me with meditation time. I needed to think through before the daylight came with my deepest fears.

As I approached the chapel, the lobe figure in the corner wasn't really my concern so I kept walking until it was too late.

"Good morning " came the baritone voice i was in love with less than a week ago. Unaware of his presence i jumped, causing me to fall into the grass. Thank God it was dry! He offered a hand but I subtly ignored his greeting and hand, briskly walking into the white tiled chapel, taking the seat furthest from his end. My heart was about to leap out of my chest and I struggled to breathe as I knelt down, pleading on the Lord to keep me sane and healthy. I couldn't go back to the ER or home.
He wisely stayed away as I sunk into my meditation and for the rest of morning devotion and mass.
Knowing our tables were close in the refrectory,  I skipped breakfast,  loitering behind the laboratory till it was time for assembly.  Having just returned from the hospital,  I was spared the obligation of attending and headed to the infirmary to take my drugs and catch my breathe.

The assembly lasted longer than usual,  causing me to drift into a short nap and the sound of my friends calling out my name woke me up. I was the only science student while they were Arts students and my first period was free. However, we hadn't had time to chat since I returned and they were eager to talk. 
As we stepped into the library,  I spotted my male classmates and briefly waved then as I settled into my seat.

"Omg! Sis, you gave us a fright! What happened to you? " Stacy said.
Oh! Stacy is the friend who syays away from trouble, the punctual,  friendly motherly friend . She warned me about my boyfriend but I was too in love to listen.

"Lover girl got served is what happened "chimed Lynn with a touch of sarcasm. The most sarcastic person I knew, with a vindictive spirit and fiery tongue, she was also beautiful and boisterous.

"Let her catch her breathe na, she will answer you all. Baby girl is still im recovery remember ". The ever conscious and concerned Issa said. First a beautiful and charming girl, nothing annoyed her more than the male species.

Cheryl silently sighed, knowing I wasn't ready to talk.