She had a stomach pain. it was the usual feminine stuff. She had to visit a nearby pharmacy to get something for it. As she burst into the street she saw a group of boys surrounding an electric pole. There was someone at the top, probably an electrician from the government office. Apparently he came to cut the light but the guys there took away the ladder and he's been there shouting. He couldn't climb down, he was scared and not just for injuries when he slips down the pole but also scared that the boys will pounce on him. The rest of his colleagues were already chased away with stones and so it was just him and so no one will intervene. 
"In one month we saw light just three times and all were low currents. voltage we can't use even to charge phones. Now he is coming to cut the light because we refused to pay light bills" One of the boys explained to another guy who was as well confused about what was happening.
"This NEPA people deserve worse. The bills increases every month yet we don't see light. However nobody is doing anything about it"
           Roselyn left the place, the abdominal pain reminded her she was going somewhere. Just few steps away, the police siren was heard wailing from a distance and was zooming close. She turned back to see if the boys heard it too, as a matter of fact nobody was there. They all disappeared. She smiled. The reason was that boys always fight the police especially when their rights are being violated but today they ran away. 
            That day Richard called her to announce the return of his bike. it's been a week since it was missing. she went to his place to see them. As usual, they welcomed her warmly. She was already a family member. They were so free to talk about anything with her.
                Richard told her about the second list. It was out but his name was still not included. From how he explained, it seems he was sad and hopeless. He was already seeing the last list as the same.
"If the third one didn't come with my name I will consider your idea" He said to Roselyn calmly. 
"It will, just be optimistic. it's not late" Roselyn encouraged, but the question is, was it from the depth of her heart she said that? Does she really wish what she said or was she saying it because that's exactly what Richard needed at the moment to stay positive.? He needed a comforter and which he got. 
               Her friends were coming back to her more than ever, but she did not feel that connection anymore. She's gotten so attached to her boyfriend that no one can possibly fill his space. She developed a kind of act that seems addictive. She was more caring and available for him than ever. she calls and text every single chance she gets. She visit the family, she buys gifts both for him, sister and mother and also advice and support him in every possible way. 
                indeed love is not for anyone to decide. people who have the heart to love loves even without knowing it. Roselyn never thought that one day she will be fond of a guy as a student. All her beliefs was that she'd focus on her studies, graduate, get a job then relationship, but here she is, being lovesick. loving her partner as much as she loves herself. She laughed at this thought. She wonder why many chooses never to love anyone sincerely, her friends were good examples. They take relationship as a game or business where a lot of material benefit is expected. They can never let anyone who is not rich in their lives. Fatima does that most. She always insult guys and ask them to stay away from her if they can't take care of her needs. She dates only rich guys and it makes her look desperate. As for Susan, she wasn't that mean - she's very loose and free - she flirts with anyone, but hardly date, she has a way of sucking out money from guys which makes her to never run dry. Her exposed life got her the dense friend circle she has. 
              Now Roselyn was more careful about her looks than before, though she's never looked less beautiful, but she still feels it's not enough. More enhancements were needed to look better for her man. The mirror became a close asset after her phone. Now she realizes why Susan rushes to the mirror anytime she visit. She always feels that something was missing out. 
                At times her thoughts goes wild, she sometimes imagine the future and how she would want things to be - like how things will be if she ends up in marriage with Richard, the gender of their first child, how she will look when pregnant, how they will run the family, routines, jobs and chores. 
                 One day Richard called.
"God has done it! Your prayers worked. My name came on the third list" He unveiled excitedly. Was she supposed to be happy about this or sad? Tears ran down her cheek slowly, she got a running nose immediately.
"Oh that's great" She said unenthused, her tone engulfed with spontaneity. 
"You need to be here to celebrate it with me"
"Sure, I will come over this evening" She promised. At the end of the call her thoughts changed, contrary to what she had in mind. planned tampered. She got moody but after all she got her promise of visiting Richard fulfilled.
"My dear, I'm not completely happy about this, it's not just about the risk and pains involve, we will miss him. Look at you, he needs to be close to you. Yes, you need him close as much as we do. It's a great news to him, how about us...do we see it that way? he doesn't understand. 
          But we can't stop him from pursuing his dreams. He really fought for that. He literally put all he's got into that. it means a lot to him, I think we just have to pray everything goes well and easy to the end. but I advise you not to worry. he will be okay. He loves you I can always attest to that. Therefore, he will surely reach out to you at any little chance he gets. As for me, you mean more than you think. I see you as my daughter. I want you close anytime any day. 
       One thing I'm asking of you is, please, don't let anyone try to talk you into changing your mind towards him. just focus on your studies. work on your career and you will see how the future will be smooth for us. Always visit, in fact, you will show me your hostel so I can visit sometimes" Richard's mother spoke heartily.