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ABUJA,
NIGERIA.
LAYLA'S POV
"Layla!" called my mother from a distance of at least 6 feet. "Please hurry," she added while rummaging through her handbag.
"Yes, Dada," I responded as I rushed over. Dada handed me some money and instructed me to go to the shop located outside our house.
"Make sure you get chewing gum," she remarked wearily, stretching her legs on the couch.
I collected the money and adjusted my blue hijab before leaving.
It was 5 o'clock in the evening, with the sun casting a warm glow and the weather pleasantly cool.
Upon reaching the shop, i greeted the shopkeeper with, "Good evening, how are you?"
"I'm well, Layla. What can I get for you?" he replied. After exchanging the money, I received the desired item.
While awaiting my change at the shop, I noticed a black GLC approaching at high speed from a distance.
Soon after, it came to an abrupt halt directly in front of the shop.
The occupant of the vehicle then lowered the window and directed their attention to the shopkeeper.
The car housed a striking young man with caramel-colored skin, possessing mesmerizing and rare eyes.
His voice exuded authority, and every aspect of his demeanour was flawlessly sculpted.
"Good evening," he said, addressing the shopkeeper with a voice of undeniable allure.
"I have a question," he directed to the shop owner. "God willing, I may know," replied the shop owner. "I am in need of Posh Road," the man said.
The shopkeeper was unfamiliar with the location, prompting him to inquire if i knew it.
Since it was the route I traversed daily on my way to school, I readily identified the location.
"Yes, I am familiar with the location," I responded, my demeanour conveying seriousness.
The gentleman turned to me, his expression tinged with desperation as he awaited my instructions.
"Proceed straight, then take the first right turn; you'll encounter a signboard," i instructed, my gaze fixed elsewhere.
His countenance betrayed confusion upon receiving the directions, but it appeared to be the best i could offer.
"Could you please clarify?" he requested, his tone assertive. Which i initially deemed it impolite, I reconsidered upon realizing his status as a guest.
"Would you mind accompanying me?" he proposed after my second explanation.
"Absolutely not," i replied without hesitation. Endeavouring to elucidate once more, I hoped for his comprehension.
After providing directions, I presumed he had grasped the instructions and I departed.
"What took you so long?" inquired Dada upon opening the door.
"There was a gentleman who had lost his way, so I assisted him with directions," i explained.
"Ah, you're like a human GPS," remarked Dada, extending her hand for the chewing gum.
I chuckled at the playful comparison before handing over the chewing gum.
"I'll go work on my assignment," I announced after receiving my portion of gum.
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FantasíaIn this book readers are drawn into the turbulent life of layla, a young woman burdened by her haunted past. As she tries to get a hold of her emotions she abruptly finds herself in an entangled love affair with the brother of her closest friend. De...
