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CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO

  BROKEN I used to stay away from it in school but at the Landmark beach, I got to know that volleyball is one of the most interesting games ever! Each time a member of the opposing team threw the ball higher than expected, the tension building up in my body increased but I was still more determined than ever to defeat the fierce-looking guys on the other team, although two of their eyes were very manipulating because I found love in them! After the volleyball game, some team members retired to the beachside for a swim while I and Cleo played with the swing within the beach. At noontime, we settled in one of the tables which had been prepared for our real party. Then, DJ Freaki started to showcase his turntable skills, which called lots of feet to the dance floor while others like me remained in our seats, slowly sipping our fruit juice and chatting with our loved ones. When asked which was the most funny scene in the carol play for a prize, Shola said that it was the part when Rose

CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE

 REASON FOR THE SEASON "You did a great job, tonight", Mrs. Adeola smiled at me after the Carol.  A few months ago, who would have thought these kinds of words will be spoken to me by her? Cleo was really a blessing to my life! "I'm very glad to hear that, ma'am. Thank you for being here", I bowed to her slightly.  "I don't regret coming here at all. Thanks a lot, dear, and do have a good night's rest", she gave me a hug. "And you too, ma'am", I waved at her as she left my premises. "I kept these especially for you", Toby also handed me a big bowl of popcorn. "Thank you so much", I realized I didn't take anything since morning, and I started to dig in. "Thanks. This tastes so good", I complimented him. " There's something I want to tell you Nifemi, and I hope you won't be offended by it", he avoided having eye contact with me. "Of course not. It's a free world",

CHAPTER THIRTY

  The Real Deal The rehearsals we later went well. There were no arguments between Shola and loverboy, and even with the witch makeup on her face while we were shooting the video for our advertisement, Rose still looked like the Queen of England. That got me really scared for every girl in Marie's high. What if we wake up one day and see all the guys kissing her feet😂 "Sis, Senior Cleo is waiting for you downstairs", Gbemi came to inform me on the day we were both going to submit a proposal for sponsorship at Protect Groceries, and Mrs. Martins promised us it was going to be strictly official. "Ok, thanks", I wore a formal outfit and joined him." How's it going today, Mr. Martins?". "Very well as you see, ma'am", he struggled to have his hair properly combed yet kept on smiling. "Why not just have a haircut?",I shook my head. "Let's not go there today, again", he kept the comb in his front pocket and to