BELONGING - BOOK 1

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"Meet Hadiza Bello, a vibrant and determined young girl with a passion for basketball and a voice that can move mountains. But when her dreams are threatened by failing grades and belonging issues, she must confront her deepest fears.

Meet Hassan Bayero, the captivating senior with an athletic build, chiseled physique, and towering height. Hassan excels in every arena - dominating the basketball and football courts, acing his academics, and effortlessly charming every girl in his path. Yet, beneath his impressive exterior lies a compassionate and warm heart.

Their deal is simple: Hassan tutors Hadiza in her struggling subjects, and she persuades her stunning and intelligent older sister, Hanifa - the epitome of beauty and brains - to fall for him. But as Hadiza pens fake love letters to Hassan, using her own hidden feelings to convince him of Hanifa's affections, the lines between reality and deception blur. And when Hassan begins to develop feelings for the letter's author, Hadiza's world is turned upside down.

Will Hadiza confess her true feelings, or will the weight of her emotions tear her apart? Can she risk losing her sister's trust and her own heart? Dive into Hadiza's poignant journey of self-discovery, friendship, and belonging in Book 1: Belonging."