HADASSAH'S STORIES

"No, Hadassah can't have a crush on her boss. That's impossible," she affirms with a smirk of her own.

"Why not?" I find myself asking, the words slipping out before I can stop them.

"Because you're with Nonso," Nina reminds me, her tone teasing yet knowing. "And besides, you said it yourself. Gay guys are not your type. That's more of my thing."

I squint briefly, feeling a flush of heat rise to my cheeks. Hoping to steer the conversation away from my personal life, I turn to Tega. But he interjects with a surprising comment.

"You know, guys, Jamal being gay is all speculation and rumours. It's not like he's come out outrightly or confirmed it," he remarks, attempting to inject a different perspective.

"He is. Trust me, I've seen enough to be sure," Nina retorts confidently.

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This is the story of Hadassah Yahaya, a 24- year old woman whose journey through the city of Lagos takes unexpected turns when she lands a job as Jamal Orji's personal assistant. But as she delves deeper into Jamal's world of wealth and intrigue, and falls in love with Nonso, she finds herself entangled in a web of secrets, crime, and forbidden desires. With her friends Nina and Tega by her side and her own past haunting her every step, Hadassah must navigate the treacherous waters of love, betrayal, and self-discovery in a city where nothing is as it seems.