Finding My North Star
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Emma is an 18 year old whose remaining senior year couldn't fly fast enough. She longs to escape the illusions in her present life and maybe, just maybe she might break out of the chains of her past.
Hakeem is the New boy who everyone is curious about. It is not everyday that someone gets admitted into their prestigious school. But, Hakeem is there is keep a low profile because his life might just depend on it. Still, he can't help but be curious about the famous "ice queen".
Naomi is a sweet albeit shy girl, her life already determined. Although she feels like she should be braver, she's content. But not for long. An unexpected incidence swept away her whole world from under her feet. This brought her closer to Kunle, the school's notorious troublemaker. He has no care in the world except for football and a certain girl worming her way into his heart. The arrival of the New boy is getting on his nerves especially when he gets accepted into the team. But, No cocky bastard is going to take his championship from him. He will get the crown and the girl.
Amira is determined to be that girl. A nobody will not undermine her position. Not that stuck up bitch or her chubby sister. She becomes the queen or die trying.
Zainab and Samira are Emma's friends. While Zainab tries to break the chain of traditions, Samira fight to be someone beyond the expectations of her family.
Struggle and pain bring them together, old resentments and guilt surfaces, merging with present obstacles. Will they be able to overcome the past that haunts them, before it cripples them and still graduate?
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