April could not contain her shock when she saw who was standing in front of her. His jaw was perfectly formed, and he had these adorable eyes. He has pink lips. He just looked perfect.

"Hi," he says.

April, whose mouth has suddenly become dry, manages to murmur a response.

"For formality's sake," he smiles, revealing his dimples. "I am Nimi Brown!" He makes an introduction. April could not help but gaze into his eyes.

"April Kuti!" She manages to respond.
She noticed him smiling and scratching the back of his head. He appeared to be short on words.

"You were among those with the best Chemistry scores. I am struggling with that subject." He says nervously. April, who appeared uncomfortable, gave a weak smile. Their conversation was incredibly awkward. "I would like to be your friend?" He inquired. Meanwhile, April attempts to say something. "If that is okay with you, we can both help each other academically. I am very good in Mathematics, Physics, Further Maths, and Chemistry," he scoffs. "I do not really understand why I failed." He says to April, who appears speechless and tongue-tied. Having such a handsome dude in her presence left her speechless. She had no idea what to say to him. He was clearly making a friendly gesture.

"Nimi, please leave that girl alone. She just arrived; do not spoil her!" Someone says obviously saving April who had nothing to say. Nimi simply smiled out. She could consider that one of his most valuable assets. His smile and gray eyeballs.

"Idiot. You are present and can tell what is going on here!" Nimi responds while laughing. Meanwhile, April turns to face the person Nimi was talking to, only to discover Tari standing almost in front of her. She wonders how he got there so quickly.

"See, do not listen to anything he says. If he says you are beautiful, run. Do not trust that Yoruba demon!" Efe speaks directly to April. He sounded serious, but you could tell he was joking.

"She is a Yoruba girl as well. Can not you hear her surname? They go well together!" Tari remark.

"Are you from Yoruba?" You do not look like them! I assumed you were from Ikwerre," Gideon says.

"Ikwerre fit get this fine girl? ( Can Ikwerre people have such beautiful people?), " Tunde, a boy from the back seat says.

"As you resemble what they vomited," Gideon attacks. April, who was uncomfortable, tries to take her seat and immediately looks up. She notices Flourish glaring at her. She takes a seat, perplexed as to why people are so hostile to her today. Wendy started it, and now it is Flourish.

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"Ibinabor, I just despise that new girl!" Flourish complains the moment she drops her bag on her bed. She begins removing her uniform immediately. They were the only ones left in the hostel. They left the classroom as soon as the bell rang. They knew that at any moment, students would begin to pour in and out.

"The April Girl?" Ibinabor asks, as if she were uninterested. She appeared to be upset about something.
"Was it because she had the highest score? Your brother did, too. I am just glad Wendy did not get the highest score. Did you see her face?" Ibinabor inquires, trying her best to smile.

"Not that. Didn't you see how Nimi was talking to her? Nimi is mine, no one can have him!" Flourish proclaims.

"As his mother. Is he your boyfriend? He refuses to notice you. Just move on, please. I dislike the fact that my own friend is throwing herself at a boy. It makes you look cheap." Ibinabor complains. The look on Flourish's face indicated that she had been provoked.

"Me throwing myself onto Nimi? I.b. You are aware that this is not true. Do you realize you are selfish?" Flourish inquires, while Ibinabor lets her mouth gasp open and close. She appeared to be completely shocked. Wondering why Flourish made such a statement. She looks up at her.

"Flourish!"

"Yes, remember how upset you get whenever Wendy gets close to Jordan? You act as if she is killing you. But whenever I talk about Nimi, you always act as if what I am saying is pointless. It is my feelings here; you know how long I have loved him, but you always tell me to relax and not pursue him. But when it comes to Jordan, you seem insecure. That is exactly how I feel. Flourish elaborates.

"Flourish, what you are saying is complete rubbish. Jordan and I are almost soulmates, but Nimi is unaware that you exist. He does not even look at you. I am your friend, and I want the best for you. I will not tolerate it if a guy takes advantage of you. Flourish, you are beautiful. Do not ever settle for less, " Ibinabor says to Flourish, who remains silent and stares straight ahead. "I am having a serious problem right now," Ibinabor says, grabbing Flourish's attention.

"What is wrong?" Flourish asks in a sober tone.

"I think I am pregnant!" Ibinabor says, dropping the bomb. Flourish eyes suddenly grows open.

"Who is pregnant?" Someone asks from behind. Both girls quickly turned to see where the voice came from.
Flourish hives in relief when she sees Bright, who has an inquisitive expression on her face.

"I think I am pregnant!" Ibinabor announced again, and she could see the horror on her friends' faces.

"I.b! What is this again? "Why must you keep making the same mistake?" Bright asks, frustrated, as Flourish looks at them.

"Is Jordan responsible?" Bright inquires, while Ibinabor breaks down.

"That is my fear!" She responds.

"I.B, that is not an answer!" Bright explains.

"Jordan and I have only done this once. That was last year, when we got drunk!" Ibinabor explains. Meanwhile, Flourish looks at her with disbelief.

"But you said he was responsible for the last pregnancy!" Flourish responds grudgingly. Meanwhile, Ibinabor gazes downward.

"He wasn't. Kola was." Ibinabor responds.

"So?" Flourish asks, staring at her, obviously referring to the person she believes is responsible for the current one.

"Wealth!" Ibinabor responds.

"Wait, Which Wealth?" Flourish, who was unaware of her friend's antics, inquires. She could not believe her older brother got a girl pregnant. "Wait Ibinabor, my brother, or?" She asks Ibinabor, who ignores her question.

"I.b! Are you crazy? I thought I had warned you about wealth. He is Jordan's best friend, for crying out loud. I thought you said it was a fling?" Bright inquires, while Flourish looks at Ibinabor as if she were a foreign item.

"It just kept happening." Honestly, I love Jordan, but I could not stay away from Wealth because he makes me feel loved!" Ibinabor says, uncomfortable with the way Flourish was staring at her. It was clear she had no idea what her friend had been up to.

"Loved or sexual appeal? Ibinabor, you are too young for this!" Bright warns.

"You make it appear as if you are a virgin or have never had sex." Ibinabor attacks.

"Ibinabor, this is not the case. You aborted the first one with the assistance of my sister. She is not currently available to assist you here. We are doomed. I am just saying you are too young for various abortions. Every day is not Christmas!" Bright states bluntly.

"Stop judging me!" Ibinabor yells halfheartedly.

"Ibinabor, nobody is judging you. My question is, must it have been Wealth. If Jordan ever discovers this. Take a look at what you two have been doing behind his back. It is unfair!" Flourish responds.

"Will you girls help me or not?" Ibinabor speaks rudely.

"I.b, what are you planning to do?" Bright asks with a frown.

"What shall I do? If not, get rid of the damn thing. I just need to get the strip and confirm!" Ibinabor let out a hiss.

"And where are you going to get that?" Flourish asks in mocking tone.

"Flourish, could you please stop annoying me? If you have nothing to add. Shush your damn mouth!" Ibinabor gives a cold stare.

"Ibinabor, I can only assure you that my brother is not capable of fathering a child. He is barely eighteen." Flourish says. "My parents will bury him alive."

"Okay, how will we get the strip?" Bright asks in a calm voice.

"Wealth will get me one by the end of the day? He said he would figure it out right away. My father will bury me alive." Ibinabor says, rubbing her chin.

"Why are you girls so tense? As if someone had died?" Fisayo inquires the moment she sees her friends. Meanwhile, a small group of Junoir girls had already arrived.

"Just a minor headache!" Ibinabor explains. Fisayo was the last person they could tell such information to. Jordan was her older brother, after all. She would obviously choose her brother over her friends. Fisayo gives them a strange look before stripping herself naked.

"I need a bath!" Flourish exclaims.

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When Ibinabor, who is pacing the restroom, sees Wealth, she instantly lets out a relieved breath. There was a casual look on his face that caught her attention. She hisses, wondering if he was even bothered. Her breath hitched as he got closer. He still had an impact on her, she knew.

"Have you got it?" She poses a direct question.

"Fortunately," he replies, handing it over to her. "But how could you make that mistake?" Wealth inquires, prompting her to turn to face him in disbelief.

"How could I make such what? Weren't you the one who messed me up?" Ibinabor inquires rudely. Wealth tries to speak, but runs out of words. He simply nods his head.
"What kind of a mess is this? I am going through this because of you. The annoying part is that you are not worth it!" She let out a hiss.

"I.b., I did not spill inside you; either there was a mix-up somewhere, or I am not the only guy you are sleeping with. But I know Jordan has not been doing so," Wealth explains. Meanwhile, Ibinabor gives him a glare.

"Now you want to say that I sleep around. You are all the same. I was only looking for a good time; I never expected this. I wish I had known I would not have continued this shit with you. I can not even risk Jordan finding out. I will just die!" Ibinabor laments and turns to Wealth, who appears unconcerned.

"And you are less concerned?" She launches an attack.

"I.b, what do you expect me to do? This should not be revealed because I would honestly deny it. I can not risk losing my friendship with my best friend, let alone my parents' reaction!" Wealth says, as Ibinabor watches him with her mouth in an O shape.

"Oh, now he is your best friend? You had no idea when you were busy diddling with the girl he would eventually marry. You are so pathetic!" Ibinabor feuds.

"I.b, you kept teasing me. It began as a mistake. Stop putting the blame on me; what about you? What were you thinking when you fucked your boyfriend, best friend? Not just your boyfriend, but someone you are betrothed to!" Wealth reacts.

"I hate you!" Ibinabor speaks.

"The feelings are mutual. For the record, I know I did not spill in you. I cannot make such a mistake. But if you are really pregnant and it is mine. Remove it. I cannot take the risk! I will not accept it!" Wealth speaks to Ibinabor, who stares at him for a moment.

"You disgust me!" She says and walks away, expecting him to say something else. Wealth groans as he punches the wall. He wonders how he could have made such a mistake. It all started with the night they got wasted. It happened; they decided to ignore it and act as if nothing had happened, but they eventually continued. He let out a loud groan, regretting not ending it when he had the chance.

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