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CHAPTER SEVEN You're not yourself when you're hungry __________________________  I woke up with a really bad headache. I wasn't in the mood for people. When was I ever in the mood for people? It was really annoying because it felt like a nail being propelled into the side of my brain every time I turned to look at something. It was making me angry! Anyways, time for school. Ugh... __________________________ School had been going fine until Ryder had come along. He got on my nerves every time he asked a question. "Can I borrow a pencil?" He asked while I saw a smirk in the corner of my eye. "No." I replied with clenched teeth, still looking ahead. "Can I borrow an eraser?" He asked again, but this time he winked afterwards. "If I do, will you shut up?" I turned to him and looked him straight into the eyes. "No guarantees." He smiled, like an actual smile. With this, I handed him a fr...

CHAPTER TWO 12:32PM BIKE MAN: Sorry bros. it doesn’t work like that. Its either you sit with her or you wait for another bike to come along. NONSO: Fine, you know what? I’ll pay you #1000 if you can just ask her to drop. BIKE MAN: Oga, even if you offer me one million naira, I won’t and would never ask her to drop. Its either you sit with her or wait for another ride. NONSO: Don’t worry then. Ill rather wait for another ride. BIKE MAN: Suit yourself. All through the way, I was thinking, “What kind of Bike Man would refuse such a fair offer just because of… because of what?” I kept asking myself questions to which I had no answer. “Would he try to hit on me?’, “Was he trying to impress me?’, “Maybe he… “Sister, we don pass Oyun junction o!” His voice brought me back to reality. ESTHER: Alright thanks. I almost forgot. BIKE MAN: It’s alright, I understand. Just try not to think too much so you don’t increase your blood pressure. ESTHER: Yea, Thanks. I brough...

THE LETTER AMAKA: You were once my friend and you would always remain my friend no matter what happens. This is LIFE, anything is bound to happen to anyone anytime, so please forgive me for not being here for you, my parents wouldnt permit... [ UCHENNA'S apartment one weekend, no school today and both AMAKA'S parents and her junior went for a wedding. Amaka had always wanted to visit her friend UCHENNA but her parents wouldnt consent, saying she would influence Amaka negatively. ] UCHENNA: ( Admist tears ) Just seeing you, you have no idea how much that means to me. Ever since poeple discovered i was with child, they all deserted me like a patient with FLU. AMAKA: I guess you know your TRUE FRIENDS now... UCHENNA: Did you say FRIENDS? You are the only person who had considered greeting among all my friends. I never doubted your sincerity for .... AMAKA: ( CUTS IN ...) Please dont think that way. Im very sure they all want to come but they just dont have the time yet...

CHAPTER SIX I HAVE EVERYTHING WHEN ALL I NEED IS NOTHING  Jessica's POV The song helps with the emotion of the chapter. Play it whenever you would like though.  I woke up when I felt like I needed to. I need beauty sleep. How do you think I look so fabulous? My pink furry eye mask was blocking out the hideous sun. Seriously, who made it yellow? I pulled the eye mask off so I could be blinded by the light. I pulled my silk covers off and stepped off of my bed onto my rug. My slippers were specially made by my daddy. They were made out of Charmeuse silk. All I know that it is really expensive. Making my way to my marble bathroom, I looked into my mirror on my wall and twirled my hair. "Who are you gorgeous?" I said smiling continuing to twirling my hair. "Rawr," I shaped my hands into a claw while I fluttered my eyelashes. Seconds later, my Chow Chow dog came in and tried to lick my slippers. Seeing this, I looked down while trying ...

Life can take an unexpected turn and leave you wondering how one decision can transform ur Luxury into Poverty. In a minute, you can have it all and in a minute, you can also be left with absolutely nothing. But that quote "A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED" means a lot more than you think, because even that  beggar u once looked down upon can be the one to raise u up when those you hoped on choose to disappoint u. Sometimes, that help you seek for comes from the person you never ever thought of. So do good, not just to those you think would reciprocate the goodness, but even to those that would see it as a shock that you can do something that little for them. Leave them saying, "I never expected something like that from Mike"... Yes I know everyone is all trying to save up, to buy cars, to build houses, but goodness is like an investment, it's like a seed you sow in someone's heart... When that fire raids your shop or store, when your ho...

CHAPTER 1 RIOT 10:47AM “!!!!!!!” GUN SHOTS kept roaring outside the school gate, despite how far it was from the main school hostel, it was still as loud as if we’re nearby. We heard rumors of a cult clash, while some claim a robbery was going on in the bank beside the school gate, so the gun shots was as a result of gun fight between the police and the criminals. But they are all guesses since no one can actually go outside to confirm what was really going on. “Please suspend whatever you’re doing, go into your hostels and lock your doors properly”, the school announcement speakers kept blaring, trying to warn the students from doing anything stupid. Last time there was a similar incident, some students were killed as a result of their curiosity. They were caught in a cross-fire while trying to create videos they’ll upload on their social page to earn likes and the sort. But the fact remains that no matter how hard you try to protect anyone, there are always some peo...

CHAPTER FIVE Make Me Suffer Through the Pain (Play the song whenever you like) This chapter is the POV of Ryder in Chapter 3•Flashbacks with the Brat. Thank you and don't forget to share and comment <3 __________________________ Ryder's POV 1 I remembered back to the hug with Scarlet. It had felt good to be in someone's arms for once. I haven't had that since the accident. Ever since that day, I have been drinking, smoking, sleeping with girls, and having the reputation of a "bad boy". I'm changing, yet I only feel safe when I break people hearts like my parents did to me. The day haunts me and I don't go a day or night without remembering.  I stood outside pondering about the things that make my life so messed up. I think of my heartless parents. I think of my problems with alcohol and tobacco. I think of my foster parents. I think of her. She is the one thing that keeps me down. She is the one person that I have to get...