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Chapter 17

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Abuja,

8:30 a.m.

When Zainab entered. She called me into her room.

"I want to advice you as a sister and a friend. Stay away from that doctor, He didn't deserve anything from you, not even a portion of your friendship."

I sat beside her master-sized bed. It was as if she was preparing to go out for another blind-date or something.

"The way you guys acted today, I think you're somehow destined to meet. I mean... He felt really sad and he really wants to be friend with you."

She let out a laughter and hissed.

"Excuse me.. but, what are you saying Aisha?"

"For goodness sake

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