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Afterward Donovan started the car and hit the road. "How was the tutor by the way?" "She's awesome." Boma said warmly. "Wow, judging by those two words, I can see you were impressed." Donovan observed. "Yes. She explains things really well." Donovan was pleased with the outcome. "That's great to know." He said. TWO DAYS LATER Boma was on the evening shift for her first day of work. None of her colleagues agreed to switch, hence she had to work even though it clashed with her home class. At about 3:00pm, Donovan dropped by to see her and stayed until the tutor arrived at 4:30 pm. Teni watched from the window at Boma's apartment as Boma saw Donovan off to his car. He kissed her goodbye. As they shared a kiss, Teni turned her face away, her jaw tightening. She took out her phone and stared at the photograph of a beautiful girl. Then she deleted it. *** Boma returned to the house and met Teni inside. They both waited until Donovan was gone. "Thanks for covering for me, okay?
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As the car rolled along the dimly lit streets, Boma's mind churned with a whirlwind of conflicting thoughts and emotions. She stole glances at Teni, wondering if she should confide in her, even though she could not help but feel a sense of unease settle in the pit of her stomach. Would Teni understand? Teni noticed Boma's troubled expression and furrowed her brows. "Is everything alright, Boma?" she inquired, her voice laced with concern.Boma hesitated, her fingers nervously fiddling with the straps of her bag. "I'm not sure, honestly," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. "Donovan's on his way to my place with surprise chocolates, which should make me happy, but... I'm also nervous."Teni arched an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued. "Nervous? Why's that?""It's just..." Boma struggled to find the right words, her thoughts jumbled. "He was with me earlier when you came for our tutoring session, right? "Teni nodded. "Well, if he sees you dropping me off after work, he'll
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Boma shrugged. "She's really friendly." "You guys just met, please. It sounds odd." Boma wanted to confess but held back. She realized Teni would help her in maintaining her job just the way she had done the previous day. If Teni really liked her then Teni was an asset. With that thought, she smiled. "I like her. Like. She makes me understand really well." "Hmm. Okay, what can I say. Thank God she's not a guy." Ba could feel guilt pangs hitting her but she fought them off and just smiled. She noticed Donovan's demeanor darken a bit. "Is everything alright?" She asked. "The elections. I'm quite worried. I want the students to be happy. I need to do something they will like. I know I'm no saint but, I still like to be impactful. You know me, I'm a leader. Harry is out there just trying to compete with me really. I still hold a kind of soft spot for him and he knows it. He knows what I can do. I don't want to hurt him." Boma was touched to see him open up to her like that. Then s
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As Harry stepped up to the podium, Donovan sat poised in his seat, his eyes fixed on his opponent with an unreadable gaze. Dressed in a sharp suit, Donovan exuded an air of confidence and authority, his presence commanding attention even in the midst of a crowded auditorium. Boma's friend Hilda leaned over, her voice barely above a whisper. "Look at Donovan," she murmured, her eyes tracing the lines of his profile. "He's positively captivating, isn't he? So handsome and intimidating all at once." Boma felt her cheeks flush with warmth as she stole a glance at Donovan, her heart skipping a beat at the sight of him. She couldn't deny that her husband possessed a magnetic allure, his strong presence filling the room with an undeniable energy. Boma watched Donovan closely, her thoughts swirling with a mixture of pride and admiration. She knew that her husband was more than just a formidable opponent – he was a natural leader, destined for greatness. And as she watched him prepare to
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Outside the auditorium, amidst the throng of students eagerly awaiting the election results, Boma's friends engaged in nervous chatter."I have confidence that Donovan will win." Hilda remarked, her eyes scanning the crowd for any sign of movement. "Still, one can't help but be worried. Harry has fans too."Boma chewed on her lip, her gaze flickering towards the entrance of the auditorium where the voting was taking place. "I know, right?" she replied, her voice laced with apprehension. "I can't believe I'm worried over Donovan's status.""You're in love now, my friend. And he's got my vote," Hilda declared proudly, offering Boma a reassuring smile. "And I know he's got yours too."Boma nodded, a sense of pride swelling within her chest. "Of course," she affirmed. "I believe in him."As they waited anxiously for the results, Teni caught Boma's eye from across the courtyard and waved in her direction. Boma returned the gesture with a tentative smile, though she couldn't shake the uneas
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With Boma in his arms, Donovan sought out her friends amidst the jubilant crowd. With a charming smile, he promised them, "You ladies deserve a special treat for all your support. How about attending my victory dinner at the fanciest restaurant in town? I'm shutting down that place with the party tomorrow evening and I will be honored to have you all there." Boma's face lit up with gratitude, and her friends eagerly accepted the invitation with gleeful nods and excited chatter. They thanked Donovan profusely, expressing their anticipation for the upcoming dinner. Meanwhile, from a distance, Teni watched the interaction with a mix of envy and longing. She wished she could be the one in Donovan's place giving Boma attention and affection. She could not stop feeling a pang of possessiveness toward Boma. The intensity of her emotions startled her, and she whispered words of self-control to herself, reminding herself to maintain composure. With a reluctant sigh, she turned away, det
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School activities resumed, and Boma's heart raced with anticipation as she awaited the results of her first test. Early in the morning at 7:00 am on the dot, she was already in the campus to check the result. Lacking confidence in her performance, she wanted to do it when few or no one was there. She got there and was in luck. She was alone at the large notice board. The tension in the air was strong as she scanned the list of grades posted on the notice board. This was for one of her hardest courses and she had barely prepared due to clashes with her job and skipping classes with Teni. Her face paled as she spotted her name among the low scorers. She got an E. Taking a pen, she quickly blotted the grade and her name. She figured she would make it up during the exam. Queen, Bella and Tracy arrived to check on theirs. Even they were on average. Queen got a B grade, Bella and Tracy both got Cs. They were happy, hugging each other. Boma was envious and managed to congratulate them.
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Hilda's reaction had Boma thinking about her decisions and how things were going but she failed to see anything wrong. She came into this life and got entangled with Donovan. He controlled her in the most brutal way. Now she had her freedom. She just wanted to do things her way which she believed was working for her. Harry called her phone. She stared at it, refusing to take the call. But when the call became insistent, she received it. "What do you want?" "My proposal still stands." "Just leave me alone all of you." She shrieked and became embarrassed as everyone stared at her in the restaurant. She ended the call and left in a hurry. On her way to the school library to do some reading, her phone kept ringing with Harry's number but she didn't take the call. Boma ventured into the library and kept the phone on silence. Then she found her own space and tried to study. That was the last thing she remembered before jolting up, awake. Frowning, she checked the time twice
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