It was after lectures, Roselyn sat in the midst of her course mates chatting. Something she hardly does. Recently she was becoming flamboyant and affable, and those who noticed it talks about it. While still with them Susan and Fatima came and called her out. She followed them to a corner where there was nobody. She could read from their countenance that it's about something serious. 
"Roselyn, we came to talk to you due to how we care about you. I always say this, that as our friend you are we want the best for you. we can't force you with choices but we can advice you to stay out of trouble because what affects you affects us. If anything happens to you we won't be happy either. therefore please try to..... "
Susan said trying her possible best to make sense. 
"Please, what exactly are you trying to convey?" Roselyn asked impatiently. 
"She is trying to say that we got a report from Hassan, the hausa guy from the club, that you attacked him yesterday, that you even hired a guy to fight him.... " Fatima explained.
"Wait! wait!! He really said that? And you believed him? seriously?"
"Look Roselyn, that doesn't matter now. we are not judging or blaming you neither are we asking you to go look for him and apologize but at least when next you see him try to talk peace with him. You know the kind of guys he moves around with. it's dangerous to have grudges with him. and he can bribe himself out easily, you know that. We already assured him to handle this... "
"Which we are doing Roselyn. As good friends we are" Susan cut in. 
"See, if this guy was willing to let my warnings sink in his rusty skull, we won't be having this conversation. I have tried in every possible way to make him understand that we are not compatible and can never blend but he kept on persisting. But assuming I have accepted to do what you just said. won't I be giving him another chance to go ahead bothering me?"
"But what is it you don't like about this guy? he has money, and he is good looking. If you get attached to him you will be protected too"
"is that all you see? well, there's nothing I can tell you guys to convince you. but just know it that I don't like him and I will never do"
"Babe, it's for your own good" Fatima concluded.
"For my own good? pushing me into the fire?"
"So who is the guy he was talking about?" Fatima asked and it was as if Roselyn read their minds and was aware of what was moving in their minds. They want to compare and then make mockery. 
"I don't think this is the right time to talk about this, you girls are not done flaming"
"Do you have a boyfriend or not?" Susan retorted. 
"I don't get it. why rave at me? My parents can't even question me in such tone. Are you taking this personal? you both are girls, why not date him Instead"
"He choose you"
"But I refuse. so you can choose him. please, let me be. I don't want. This shouldn't be hard to comprehend? see, I don't want to ever discuss something like this again. in fact, we ought to space from now so we can focus on what brought us here. excuse me"
             As she left them, she didn't return to the place she was called from. she went behind another block, the trees there always keeps the place ventilated and calm. it's always a conducive spot for learning or meditation. She sat on the one of the concrete bench to ease her head. Not long a call came in. it was her mother Calling-video call. Mama was excited to see her daughter.
"Adam, Nne dim, ugogbe oyibom" she called her lovely names in igbo language. "How are you doing, no, I'm not supposed to be asking this. You look okay. how's studies? you haven't called me for four days now. your dad and I have been worried. You didn't even call for your weekly allowance"
"I have been busy mom, studies. from one lectures to another after which comes assignments and tests"
"Sorry my daughter. Take it easy on yourself. Do what you can and leave the rest for God. always try to create time for yourself and don't forget to always pray. It shall be well with you my daughter. You'll always go forward, you will be the head wherever you find yourself. What others can not do you will do it. you will be going and returning safely. evil spirit and evil people will never see you. when it's happening behind you will be in front and when it's happening in front you will be at the back. no evil shall befall you. you are there for studies and knowledge you will get. You will make us proud" 
"Amen, mummy. thank you"
"And try stay away from trouble, especially from those blood thirsty cultists. you see them coming take another direction. be careful of friends you make, they can easily influence you and convince you into doing something you never planned to. Again, those devourers called lecturers. I know what some of them are capable of doing. Some are not there to teach students but molest and frustrate them. so If you notice any of them making a fishy move on you, anything you don't like at all, call me. Those ones can not be a problem to be forwarded to higher authorities. I'm sure you you are getting me. don't fail to do as I said. is there anything I'm forgetting? I think that's all. Then, as soon as I drop this call I will send the money. take care nwa oma'm. bye. mummy loves you"
"Love you too mom. extend my regards to Dad and junior"
"Of course I will. bye"
         The call ended and another call came in immediately. Was the person waiting for them? she checked, it was Richard. She kept looking at it. she didn't feel that usual vibes she feels whenever he calls. her mother's warning refreshed, after which her friend's warnings too came. "STAY AWAY FROM TROUBLE" but it was difficult to figure out which decision will be keeping her away from trouble. if she takes her friend's words she may be giving Hassan another chance, which if she doesn't accept he will hunt her and also whoever he finds with her. But if she doesn't take their words Hassan might start troubling Richard and that also will affect her.
           It was the second time her phone was ringing. Now she was contemplating whether to pick or not, she was confused.