Null and Void

The camera opens on a young girl seating hopeless in her room tears rushing out like they only have that moment to leave

Anita sat in her room weeping, refusing to be consoled by anyone. those tears were rushing like it was their only opportunity to get noticed

The Flashback

it was week 3 of Anita's second semester in school(her second year). A lot had changed though. Anita wasn't the that serious and intelligent girl that was admitted into the University of Frankdoff, Accra. Antia was one of the students in Louisville comprehensive college (back in Nigeria) to sit for the scholarship exam at the University of Frankdoff, Accra. Her grades were good and fortunately for her and her poor widowed mother, she was admitted with no setbacks.

The meet

Anita had promised to be focused on pursuing her dream career until Angel came into her life. Angel was one year ahead of Annia, but her outspokenness and socializing lifestyle brought a lot of people close to her, and Anita wasn't left out. It was the start of a new academic year and as the school law had it, every new year the students were assigned to new hostels, this time, Anita and Angel were assigned to the same room. They exchanged pleasantries as soon as they met. Though Angel was beautiful but not like Anita. Angel was a spoilt brat. She was the last and only girl child of her parents. She got all she wanted at her beck and call. Angel has always been wayward and she didn't fail to bring her dirty lifestyle to school.

So they (Anita and Angel) took a week to get familiar with each other. Initially, Anita was doing well and Angel decided to play along until she won her to her side. Angel attended night parties and clubs. She was the happening babe in school.

You cant go back

It was a sunny Saturday. On Saturdays, students were allowed to go out freely. Angel pleaded with Anita to go with her to visit a friend, after much persuasion Anita gave in (this was the start of her problems).

They got to their destination. They were Angel's boyfriend and friends. Anita wasn't comfortable at first but it was late now to go back.

Angel and Maxwell (her boyfriend) left the living room for the bedroom, then it was just Anita and Micheal. Micheal was already taken aback by Anita's beauty even though he had to comport himself until he had the opportunity to relay his message. Immediately Angel and Maxwell left the living room, he initiated a conversation with Anita and since she was innocent and unsuspecting, she played along.

The unavoidable conversation

Micheal was a rich guy with total freedom to do whatever he feels and wishes to and at any time and place. He came from a wealthy family and just like Angel, he was also spoiled and wayward especially for someone of 26 years who should already be planning his life. His father was a politician and as such wealthy too so he was provided with everything he needed. He always felt like he had immunity over the law and therefore does whatever he wishes to. Being a womanizer wasn't left out of his characteristics. His free access to money made it easy for him to woo any girl he wishes to by promising them Heaven and Earth and disappointing them after sleeping with them. He always felt this superiority over everything and everyone around him. He was the happening guy in town attending every party and club, but he possessed this innocent face, which made his work mischievous easier.

Well, the conversation continued between him and Anita. They exchanged pleasantries, talked about life, school, and growing-up experiences. Even though they were having a conversation, Micheal was thinking deep inside about how to play his card.

Michael was a smart guy so he noticed that Anita was a no-nonsense girl and that he needed to trade with caution, Anita on her part felt comfortable being around Micheal. They cracked jokes and laughed. At the end of her stay, Micheal asked can we be friends?

...to be continued

I know you will want to find about what happens next, let me know what you think about the story and what are your predictions, I can't wait to read them

I won't forget to acknowledge those heroes who lay down their lives for the peace of others on this day, 2o:10:10 we will never forget your sacrifices

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