Kene's POV

I watched as she walked into the class taking her seat in the front row as usual, I've watched her for three years now without even speaking to her and the first chance I get,I blow it up.Well,not like I cared,she spoke to me badly and no one does that well,except that pathetic excuse of a father I gat.I think I need to apologise to her.

Don't you dare try it,she's like him.Speaking to you in a disrespectful manner, if you apologize now,it will give her leverage to do more,so.

Why do you always have to listen to that devil inside of you,Kenechukwu Kanu?She's just an innocent girl who stood up for her friend because you where being a dick for no reason.

I still insist you do no such thing,it will only make you less than you are and make her see you as weak.There's no good in anyone,not you,not him and certainly not Zoba Okoye or whatever her name is.We all have demons and that's what makes us bad.

Oh Common,don't tell me you buy that Kene.We all have inner demons quite alright but the ability to control them is what makes us who we are.So I suggest you go right now and apologise before it's too late.

You would do no such thing.

"Enough!!", I scolded at my inner thoughts and mind.This always happens when I'm at a crossroad,two annoying voices talking inside my head. I'm so not normal.

I looked at her again,she was explaining something to that girl she's always with,Mimi or Meena,i didnt care by the way,I was focused solely on her,she didn't seem peaceful.Like me,I felt she was struggling with something,something strong.Maybe I could talk to her,be her friend and we could help each other.

I repeat,you would do no such thing.

" I said enough".

I was about getting up to go talk to her when the lecturer walked in.Ehmm,maybe next time.

You're such a sore loser.

Whatever

I just shook my head and brought my notebook out.

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Zoba's POV

I was so exhausted after class,I just needed to have a warm bath and a long long sleep.

"Hey Zee,I don't think I will be going home with you," Mimi began,putting up an apologetic look.
Great,I will now have to walk alone despite my poor state.

"I have a date", she said blushing.

" Really??",I asked my mood lightening up not minding I was feeling like crap few seconds ago."Tell me about it now".

"Not here johr", she said giving me the look." Will tell you all about it when I'm back,promise."

With that she sprinted away.I began walking to my hostel when I heard what sounded like my name.

"Loba,wait up", the voice screamed.
Who the hell was Loba,I'm sure it wasn't me.

The voice did sound familiar but I didn't bulge.I just moved on.The owner of the voice finally caught up with me and held my shoulder trying to catch his breath.Well,I said it,the voice did sound familiar.

" I kept calling you but you didn't answer",he spoke up after what seemed like eternity.

"My name ain't Loba, its Zoba", I spat angrily at him for forgetting my name so soon.

" I'm so sorry,Zoba",he said smiling showing off his perfect set of teeth.
"I bet you can't also remember mine".
What did he take me for?? A dullard like himself??

" I have no dull memory,so nice try,Nonso",I said proudly.

He clapped his hands smiling at me,I smiled back too.
Point one:He has a contagious and heart melting smile.

"Nice one love", he said." So you walking to your hall??Mind if I walk you".
I shrugged,not like I had a choice.

"So which hall you in??",he asked putting his both hands into his ash fitted trousers.
Point two:He has a good dressing sense.

" Bello Hall",I replied.

"Oh,yeah,the normal hostel for pharmacy girls".I nodded.
" So tell me a little about you Ms.Zoba".

"There's practically nothing to know about me,I'm just your average Nigerian girl,trying to study hard and make herself proud."

Nonso rolled his eyes giving me the you-cant-be-serious-right-now look.
"Ok,please, let me rephrase,I want to know about You..You..You".

I laughed lightly.
" I'm Zoba Okoye,I'm 21,born July 22nd,im an only child.I love reading,cooking and painting."I narrated. "Well,that's it".

"Only child??Your parents must pamper you a lot".

" Well,yes,they did",I said facing down.

"I'm so sorry Zoba,how did it happen??", he asked in an overly concerned tone.
Point three: He's such a caring thing.

" Well,I was 5 when they passed away,Car accident",I lied.I couldn't possibly tell a total stranger about my family issues.

"Sorry about that love", he said again.

" It's fine,you didn't kill them so??",I said smiling to ease my tensed self."We've reached my hall without even knowing".

"Yeah", he replied absent-mindedly.

"So bye then,see you tomorrow ",I said turning to leave.

"Wait",
"Can I have your number please??I could call you later", he asked pouting and giving me his Iphone.

"Okay ",I said collecting his phone and putting my digits in it.

"Goodbye Nonso",I said walking into my hostel sluggishly,I was really tired.

" Goodbye love",he replied.

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