A TIME TO HEAL
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Fatimah Woods is a Drafting and Design Engineer who constantly gets bullied by some of her co-workers for being obese. The firm she works in adds a new member to its staff, a guy named Kelvin Okoro who she finds very attractive. They become close friends but she is certain that he isn't going to see her the way she wants him to, which is desirable.
Fatimah's worst fear becomes real when after a little dispute with Kelvin, he gets himself a new girlfriend. Amidst all this drama, she is overlooked for a spot to showcase the design she's been working on and that prompts her to take a drastic step that proves to be dangerous to both her mind and body.
Surprisingly, Kelvin turns out to be a friend in need as he helps her through her darkest hour. The dynamics of their relationship changes along with their feelings for each other.
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