The sun was scorching as if they tuned it to the highest volume. Roselyn did not notice it until she left the shade. She could not endure the heat. she squinted holding her head. why was she feeling headache? was it the sun or the worries she's had? She was sweating already. She looked around, the premise was almost empty and quiet. Could it be that she's stayed there too long? She decided to take her leave besides there was almost nothing left in school to be done.
        As she walked home, being alone she often had some thoughts run into her mind. She was wondering what would be happening to Richard that he was calling her. it could be an important thing not to be ignored. Won't he be thinking she's avoiding him? won't he be worried about her too? All these took a turn in her mind as she walked home, hoping to call him when she gets home. 
         She stopped by at a provision stall near her hostel to get bread and soft drink before heading home. She greeted the guys who were sitting under the tree drinking beer and took the stairs upwards. As she climbed gently, she noticed that one of the guys was following her. 
"Hello, please, a minute" The guy said getting closer. He must be a student from the school, for many of them she knows there were students of the school. 
         The guy was polite enough to get Roselyn's attention.
"Sorry to stop you. it might be careless of me but pardon me. I only do not know how to do things like this. But I wouldn't let you pass without saying hello. I won't forgive myself for that. definitely I will regret it. First I must appreciate God's work, he left nothing undone. You are beautiful, sincerely you are just perfect and I'm glad to meet you.
        Sorry if I'm saying too much, my name is Bernard. Actually, I'm a student of this school. business administration. final year student. How about you?"
           At first Roselyn smiled, looking at the guy without being shy even though she knows what the approach meant. 
"Did you cram this lines beforehand?"
"No, not at all" The guy was amused. he chuckled.
"At first you said you are not good at stuffs like this. But you were able to place words one after another without pauses. You are basically a pro. Hey Mr man, you are a real player. Approaching girls is your hobby" 
         This wasn't the response the guy expected but he still liked her way of talking. she is indeed very sensitive. He kept laughing and denying. 
"Well, I'm Roselyn. I'm your course mate too. lower level.."
"Really? interesting"
"Coincidence, actually. nice to meet you too"
"Can we be friends? "
"Oh sure, but have it in mind. there is a limit to our friendship. I have a boyfriend and you ought to know from the Start"
"Oh you do? hmm alright, it's okay. Sorry if that was a wrong move. But.. please can I have your number?"
"Well, I can't say no to that, but not now. I need to ascertain and carefully observe the person I'm making my friend well before that"
"Hmm no problem. Is this your hostel or you are visiting a friend? "
"I stay here"
"Nice, my friend stays here too. See you later then. You are really genial"
"So life should be" Roselyn smiled seeing the satisfaction cleaving on the guy's face even though he did not get what he actually came for. He was still happy he wasn't turned down harshly or ignored. He watched her climb up the stairs in admiration. 
"Aunty Roselyn, you are back" A girl from the hostel welcomed her. She's a new student in the school and so she takes Roselyn as her big sister. She gave her a pamphlet for a church program. 
"You remind me when I came new to this school. I was once your type-Sister Mary. So people regard me. hahah..Church almost became my home. If anyone had told me I'd become nonchalant as I am now I would doubt, but see me today. being invited on a church program by someone I should be encouraging. Do you believe that back in my place I was one of the youth executive and also a chorister? Try not to become like me. Placing God first is a good thing and after that, your studies. okay? As for this invitation, believe you shall see me there"
       The girl smiled as Roselyn patted her shoulder. This was one of the reasons she liked Roselyn. She's not just beautiful, she makes everyone around her feel comfortable.
"This guy again" Roselyn said irritated by the blasting sound of the music coming from the neighbor next room. 
"That brother doesn't let us have peace in this hostel as if he is the only one with church speakers"
"Hahaha... That's church speakers right? "
"Of course, what other speaker can be so loud?"
"Please don't kill me with laughter, I'm tired already. But seriously he should have considered some of us who always seek quietness. For God's sake this is a hostel. Students apartments not a club house. Don't you think it's abnormal to be selfish?"
"I know. But to him it is the opposite of what we think"
"You are right. I will just talk to him, maybe he doesn't see it as disturbance to us. he might think he is giving us good vibes"
"That's true aunty. I'm sure he will comply" 
         Roselyn began to walk away. 
"Is there anything I can help you with?" The girl said, louder than her normal voice because Roselyn was already distancing. 
"Mmmh... I don't think so. You don't worry okay. thank you" Roselyn turned walking backwards. 
"In case there's any, I'm around. how about your hair? it's old. let me loose it and plait it"
"You plait?" Roselyn stopped walking. the girl too took few steps towards her. 
"Yes. I started learning it before I got admission. I learnt for about three months. My madam really liked me. She said I'm a fast learner and so she always try to put me through on anything I need to know. she's very kind too. She has two kids. one was still infant. I always carry her, some people usually think I'm the mother or sister to my madam. I knew how to do many things but now I'm not as good as before and also, I lack the tools needed"
"Right, so when I'm ready I will let you know"
       Later that day the girl helped Roselyn as she promised. Roselyn was impressed at how well she could plait. She advised her to make her skill known to friends so that through it she can be earning.
          As Roselyn was looking at herself on the mirror, impressed on how beautiful the girl has made her look, she heard a knock on her door. 
"Yes!" She responded, She was certain it was the girl. "Come in, the door is not bolted" 
       Gradually the person pushed the door open and popped his head in. It was Richard. His first time in her room.