Boma sat for her first exam, feeling a mix of anxiety and anticipation. As she started answering the questions, she was shocked at how easy everything seemed. She began to appreciate Donovan's efforts in pressurizing her to study and providing tutorials. She had always thought of herself as just average, but now, she was sure she could get nothing short of a B, or maybe even an A. Wow. So she too had some brains? Well, thanks to Donovan.She noticed her trio of friends—Queen, Bella, and Tracy—committing expo but decided to mind her business. She finished her two-hour paper in one hour and fifteen minutes and used the extra time to revise her answers. Finding everything intact, she was one of the first to submit, earning surprised looks from Queen, Bella, and Tracy.Outside, she met Hilda emerging from her own exam hall. They asked each other about their papers, their countenance bright. Both had aced their papers. Boma acknowledged Donovan's help, and both girls appreciated him.Hilda

The trio of friends, unaware of the dare, sensed the tension and grew concerned. Queen glanced at Boma. “Is everything okay? Should we leave subtly if there’s going to be a problem? I mean, I never even asked but does he know you're going to be here?”Boma took a deep breath, trying to steady her racing heart. “No, but...there's no issue at all. I am staying more at my apartment these days, as we need time apart to study for the exams, so uh,...it's not an issue..”"Okay, but should you not be going to greet him?" Asked Bella."He hasn't seen me.""Exactly my point." Bella said."I'm not comfortable with this." Tracy said. "It's kind of starting to look like you sneaked out or something.""Just...don't worry, Donovan is quite free. He doesn't really care." Boma lied to ease their concerns.Her words managed to relax the girls and they sipped on their drinks.----As Donovan and Phillip made their way to the reserved VIP section, the other patrons of the club couldn’t help but notice

Boma took a moment to collect herself after Donovan left. Her heart felt heavy, but she knew she had to get back to her friends. The party no longer held any appeal. She just wanted to be alone.She composed herself as best as she could and made her way back to her friends. The moment she reached the table, they noticed the change in her demeanor."Boma, are you okay?" Hilda asked, concern evident in her eyes.Boma tried to force a smile, but it quickly faltered. "I just want to go home," she said quietly.Queen frowned. "What happened? We saw Donovan and his people leave. Is everything alright?"Boma nodded slightly, unable to meet their eyes. "There's trouble, but I don't want to talk about it right now. I just need to be alone."The girls exchanged worried glances but respected her wish. "Of course," Hilda said gently. "We'll get you home.""We're here for you, Boma," Queen added. "If you need to talk or anything, just let us know."Boma managed a small nod. "Thank you."They quick

The following day, Boma was with her mother as they set up the new fashion office. They were placing mannequins to display the outfits, but Boma seemed distracted.“Boma, is everything alright?” her mother asked, noticing her daughter's distraction.“I just need some rest, Mama,” Boma replied, attempting to brush off her mother's concern.That evening at dinner, Boma picked at her food, barely eating. Her parents exchanged worried glances.“Boma, are you sure nothing is wrong?” her mother asked gently.“I’m fine,” Boma insisted, though her tone was unconvincing.After dinner, her father came to her room. “Boma, what's really going on?” he asked, his voice firm but caring.Boma tried to smile. “Nothing, Papa. I'm just tired.”Her father sat down beside her. “I know you, Boma. This isn’t just about being tired. What’s troubling you?”Boma sighed, deciding to reveal part of the truth. “I feel guilty for not telling you something.”“What is it?” her father asked, concerned.“It’s about ho

Harry stared at her, speechless. He could not believe his ears. Donovan was letting her go? Just like that?If this was true, it would work in his favor, but he couldn’t understand it.“Boma, you’re joking?”Her expression was dire. “I’m serious.”He noticed for the first time how disturbed she looked, not her usual bright self.“Come to think of it, you don’t look so good. It’s as though you’ve been having sleepless nights. I guess it’s because of this problem?”She nodded.Her reaction told him she still loved Donovan. The realization began to tear at his heart. He had told himself not to fall into this situation with her again, but here he was.“Oh dear, I’m so sorry. Want to talk about it? We can hang out anywhere you want.”Boma considered. She really needed company, someone to talk to. All her friends avoided her, treating her like a plague. And to think they were the ones who wronged her. They should be apologizing, but now they all ganged up against her. She was so disappointed