Episode 19

The first person Jewel saw when he got to his hostel was Daniel. Daniel was waiting for him at his door. He stared at him in surprise, as he didn't understand what Daniel was doing in his hostel. Daniel stared back at him with smiles.

"hi" Daniel said.

"hi" Jewel responded.
"what are you doing here?"

"I brought drink" Daniel responded and showed Jewel the bottle in his hand.

"what for?" Jewel asked.

"for us to celebrate tomorrow's victory." Daniel responded.

"but it's not certain that we will win tomorrow's quiz" Jewel said.

"I believe in you and Angel. I know you guys will win it. that's why I brought this drink so that we can celebrate in advance." Daniel said.

"wow! I like you spirit. let's drink then." Jewel said and opened his door.
"please come in"

They both entered the room and sat on Jewel's bed.

"where is Henry?" Daniel asked.

"I don't know" Jewel responded.

"he could have joined us in this celebration." Daniel said.

"thanks for believing in us" Jewel said.

"you are welcome" Daniel responded

Jewel stood up and went to bring two glasses. He handed it to Daniel and Daniel poured the drink in it. Daniel raised a glass and Jewel did same.

"to tomorrow success" Daniel said and raised a glass.

"to tomorrow success" Jewel responded.

They down the content immediately. They poured more drink into their glasses and drank.
Daniel stood up to leave when they were done drinking.

"thanks very much for this. it gives me the courage I need." Jewel said.

"you are welcome. I will take my leave now." Daniel said.

"okay, see you tomorrow" Jewel said.

"see you too" Daniel responded and left the room.

Jewel lay on his bed to rest a bit.

Few minutes after Daniel had left, Henry walked into the room holding a food flask. He walked straight to meet Jewel and stretched the food flask to him.

"what's this?" Jewel said and sat up.

"Jessica gave me this food, but I already had dinner. I don't want it to waste, that's why I'm giving it to you" Henry responded.

"okay, thanks. I will eat it. I haven't had dinner yet" Jewel said and collected the food flask.

He opened it and started eating immediately.

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It was the day of the quiz. Angel sat on her bed preparing herself for it. She was revision all what she had learnt. It was 8am already and the quiz would begin by 10am. She picked up her phone and dialed Jewel's number, to know if he was ready. She placed the phone on her ear and waited for him to pick up. It rang but Jewel didn't pick up. She dialed again but didn't get any response. After about 6 attempt, she finally gave up.

"what's wrong? why is Jewel not picking his call? Or will he have left already. He wouldn't have left without informing me, and moreover, it's still very early. we still have about 2 hours. I need to go find out what's wrong." she said, stood up from her bed and left her room.

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Few minutes later, Angel was seen standing in front of Jewel's door. She knocked softly on the door and waited for response. She knocked again when she didn't receive any response, but got no response. She opened the door and entered to see Jewel still lying on his bed.

"don't tell me you are still sleeping when you have a quiz by 10am." Angel said.

She got no response from Jewel.

"come on get up now. we are late already. lazy boy" she joked.

she still got no response.
She moved closer to Jewel and tapped him. She paused when she felt the hotness from Jewel's body.

"what's wrong? why is your body so hot?" she asked.

She placed her palm on Jewel's neck and realized he was burning seriously. She shook him to wake up but he didn't.

"Jewel wake up" she said.

She shook him roughly when he didn't wake up. she became very scared.

"Jewel please wake up. what's all this" she said.

Jewel coughed and slowly opened his eyes. Angel heaved a sigh of relief immediately. She sat on the bed and placed Jewel's head on her thigh.

"Jewel what's wrong? what happened? you were fine when we left the garden yesterday." Angel said.

Jewel didn't respond. He just stared silently at her. He looked very weak.

"I have to take you to the medical centre right now" she said and stood up.

She tried to assist Jewel to stand up, but he held her back.

"the quiz" Jewel said, inaudibly.

"the quiz can wait. I have to take you to the medical centre right now." Angel said.

"we won't make it for the quiz if we go to the medical centre" Jewel muttered.

"I don't care. what matters to me right now is your health. every other thing can wait. your health comes first. please stop talking, let's just go to the medical centre." Angel said.

"you can go and represent our class for the quiz. one of us need to be present. I can go to the medical centre on my own" Jewel muttered.

"what! don't even try to tell me that. you want me to leave you here alone in this condition. I'm not moving an inch from here unless you agree to go to the medical centre with me" she said and sat down back on the bed.

She held Jewel both hands and stared into his eyes.

"why are you being stubborn. let's just go to the medical centre. can't you see how nervous I am right now. can you just do this for my sake." Angel pleaded.

"I really want to go to the medical centre, but I also don't want us to disappoint our class by not being at the quiz. At least one of us should be there. Why not rush to the venue of the quiz, and tell one of our friends to come assist me to the medical centre. I think that's the best option." Jewel suggested.

Angel considered the option for a while.

"okay Jewel, I will quickly rush and call someone that will assist you to the medical centre. just wait here" Angel said.

Jewel nodded in affirmation.
Angel stood up and walked to the door. she stopped halfway and walked back to meet Jewel. she stared deeply into his eyes.

"I will be back for you" she said.

"I know" Jewel responded.

Angel turned and hurried out of the room. she forgot to take her phone which she left on Jewel's bed.

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The hall was already set for the quiz. All the contestants and panels where already on stage. The audience too were already occupying the seats in the hall.
Angel rushed into the hall and hurried to meet Daniel who was sitting among the audience. She squatted beside him.

"Angel what happened? the quiz is about to start and you guys are just coming now" Daniel said, immediately.

"someone else need to replace Jewel. He won't be able to make it here." Angel said.

"why? what happened to him?" Daniel asked

"he is not feeling fine" Angel responded and stood up.

She left Daniel and rushed to meet Jessica who was also sitting among the audience. She pulled her to one side of the hall.

"Jessica I need your help right now" Angel said.

"what is it?" Jessica asked.

"Jewel is not feeling fine. He is in his room right now. He needs someone to take him to the medical centre. I want you to go to his hostel and assist him to the medical centre. can you do that for me?" Angel asked.

"sure" Jessica responded.

"thank you very much. you can start going now. he really need medical attention" Angel said.

"okay" Jessica responded and left the hall immediately.

Angel stared nervously at the retreating figure of Jessica and prayed silently that nothing should happen to Jewel.

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Jessica rushed into Jewel's hostel. she walked from door to door until she got to Jewel's door. she entered the room and was shocked when she didn't see Jewel in the room.

This story is becoming tense ohhh...

The story is becoming tense.
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Daniel d devil is at work again I guess.

Thanks for d update OP

Dope story! bring it on bro!!

Enemies from within.

Thanks for the updates op! Daniel and henry weldone o. Am watching both of you in 3D!

hmmm they just drug my guy

The heart of a man is desperately wicked. Jewel too should have been discerned enough to suspect foul play. From drink to food.. Haba ...Bring it on @infant. We are salivating on this story.

Chaii, jewel too is a fool oo, is it everything dey gave him he will eat?


I pray God should not make me to have friends like those idiot call daniel and henry when i finally gain admission

This is getting more interesting

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Daniel and Henry


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Episode 20

Jessica rushed into Jewel's hostel. she walked from door to door until she got to Jewel's door. she entered the room and was shocked when she didn't see Jewel in the room. She brought out her phone and dialed Angel's number, but it was switched off. She turned and left the room immediately.



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Jane was seen pacing up and down in the waiting room of the medical centre. she seemed very nervous. She walked to a seat and sat down.

"what's delaying them? I have been waiting here for 3hours and no one has said anything to me. what's really going on" she mumbled.

She stood up and continued pacing. After pacing for some time, she went back to sit on the seat she was previously occupying. She bent and rested her head on her thighs.

"hey Lucy" she heard her name.

She quickly raised her head to see Jewel standing in her front. She stood up immediately and hugged him tightly.

"thank God you are okay. I was very worried." Lucy said.

"Thanks for bringing me here" Jewel said.

Lucy freed him from her hold and stared into his eyes.

"what did the doctor say happened to you?" Lucy asked.

"he said that I ate contaminated food." Jewel responded.

"but how come? what did you eat?" Lucy asked.

"I ate rice, and I drank some wine." Jewel responded.

"you should be careful of what you eat." Lucy said.

Jewel nodded in affirmation

"you must be very hungry now. let's go and eat" Lucy said.

"what about the quiz?" Jewel asked.

"it must have ended already. I believe someone would replace you. come on, let's go and eat." Lucy said and pulled Jewel away from the medical centre.

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Angel stormed into Jewel's room to find it still empty. Jessica had earlier rushed back to the hall to inform her that she didn't meet Jewel in his room. She couldn't concentrate on the quiz when Jessica informed her that Jewel was missing. All her thought was on Jewel's whereabout, and it eventually led to her poor performance in the quiz. She didn't bother when the quiz result was announced. she just rushed down to Jewel's hostel to confirm for herself. She stood at the entrance, staring at Jewel empty bed. She searched for her phone on the bed, but couldn't find it either.

'how will I contact him now to know where he is.' she thought.

She suddenly realized that Jewel might have gone to the medical centre.

"yes, he must have gone to the medical centre before Jessica arrived." she said.
"I need to go to the medical centre right now."

She turned and left the room immediately.

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Jewel and Lucy sat opposite each other in the school restuarant. Their meal had just been placed on the table.

"okay, let's eat" Jewel said.

Lucy took her spoon and tried to feed Jewel, but Jewel stopped her.

"what are you doing? i'm not sick anymore. I can feed myself" Jewel said.

"I know. I just want to do it" Lucy responded.

"we are in a restuarant. it looks awkward. people are watching us" Jewel said.

"let them watch. who cares. I just want to take care of you for today" Lucy responded.

"I'm very grateful, but I'm fine now" Jewel said.

"okay let me just feed you one spoon" Lucy insisted.

"just one spoon" Jewel said.

"yes" Lucy responded.

Jewel opened his mouth and Lucy fed him.

"thanks" Jewel said.

"you are welcome" Lucy responded, smiling.

"can I have my spoon now?" Jewel asked.

"sure" Lucy responded and handed Jewel the spoon.

They ate their food silently, and when they were done, they left the restuarant together.

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Angel lay quietly on her bed. She wasn't in a good mood. she was in her room alone. several thoughts occupied her mind. Her major concern was Jewel's whereabout. she had search everywhere possible in school but couldn't find him. she was lost in thought.
A knock on her door brought her back to reality. She turned her direction to the door.

"come in, the door is open" she said.

The door opened to reveal Jewel standing at the entrance. Angel froze when she saw him. She stood up from her bed immediately and ran to hug him. she hugged him tightly. After hugging him for a while, she freed him, held his both hands and stared into his eyes.

"thank God you are okay. I was so worried." she said and hugged him tightly again.

Jewel stared at her, surprised at the care and affection she was showing him. He never expected such affection from her.

Angel freed him and stared deeply into his eyes. She pulled him to her bed and they both sat down.

"what happened? I told Jessica to come and take you to the medical centre, but when she got to your room, you were not there" Angel said.

"Lucy took me to the medical centre, before she arrived" Jewel responded.

"but how did Lucy know that you were not feeling fine?" Angel said.

"she only came to my room to wish me success in the quiz, only to realize that I wasn't feeling fine" Jewel responded.

"I see. thank God that she came when she did. but what did the doctor said was wrong with you?" she asked.

"He said that I ate contaminated food" Jewel responded.

"contaminated food! what did you eat last night, and where did you get it from?" Angel asked.

"I ate rice, and I also drank wine. The rice was given to me by Henry. He said Jessica gave it to him. Daniel brought the wine to my room for us to celebrate our in advance, before the quiz. I think the fault was from the rice because Daniel drank the wine with me." Jewel said.

"I was there when Jessica gave Henry the rice, and it was the same rice I ate. so it definitely can't be from the rice" Angel said.

"who knows, Henry might have added something to the food before giving it to me." Jewel said.

"but why would he do that?" Angel asked.

"to make me miss the quiz of course." Jewel responded.

"does this have to do with the fact that he things we are dating?" Angel asked.

"maybe" Jewel responded.

"I think I have to confront him. I have to set things straight with him. I have told him before that I'm not ready for any relationship. maybe this time I will be blunt with him" Angel said.

"no please don't approach him. don't make things worst than it is. I will look for a way to deal with this." Jewel said.

"okay" Angel responded.

"so how was the quiz?" Jewel asked.

"It didn't go well jor. Daniel replaced you, and we came third. I know we would have done better if you were there." Angel said and hissed.

"at least you did your best" Jewel said.

"I didn't even concentrate on the quiz" Angel said.

"let's forget about that. next year, we will do better." Jewel said.

"okay" Angel responded.

"I will take my leave now." Jewel said.

"okay, see you in class tomorrow" Angel responded.

Jewel stood up and left her room. Angel waited for some minutes and left her room also.

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Angel sat quietly at the garden waiting for Henry. She had called him on phone to meet her there. She couldn't take what was going on lightly again and needed to set things straight. She was going against Jewel's plea.

Henry walked into the garden few minutes later. He went straight to meet Angel.

"Hi"he said, smiling.

Angel stood up immediately and glared at him.

"so it has come to the extent that you now have the gut to harm your roommate. I think I need to make this clear to you. I don't like you and will never do. no matter what you do, I will never date you. so don't you try to harm Jewel. if you do, I will report you. I won't say this again." she warned.

Henry stared at her in shock. He didn't understand why Angel was saying all that to him.

Angel glared at him one last time and turned to leave. she stopped and turned back to face him. she felt she didn't say enough to him.

"for your information, Jewel and I are dating. He is now my boyfriend. so I won't allow you to harm him" Angel said.

Henry froze when she said that. He stared angrily at her.
Angel left his presence immediately she said that. She did what was on her mind, and that was to make Henry angry. She wanted to pay him back for trying to harm Jewel and that was the best way she could think of.

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Jewel lay on his bed, trying to get some sleep, but couldn't fall asleep. He picked a book and busied himself with it instead. His door suddenly opened and Henry stormed in. Henry rushed to meet him on his bed and forcefully dragged him to stand up.

"what are you doing?" Jewel asked.

Henry replied his question with a heavy punch on his jaw. Jewel fell back on his bed. He stared at Henry in shock. Henry rushed furiously at him immediately and punched him continuously on the face. After several punches on his face, Jewel managed to pushed him away. Henry staggered few step backward before gaining balance. They stared angrily at each other, breathing heavily. After staring at each other for a while, Henry finally spoke.

"you think you can take her easily away from me. you think I will just sit back and do nothing. You betrayal. Why must you go for the one you know I like. Out of all the girls in school, why must it be her? You deceived me and went behind me to steal my woman from me."He barked, still breathing heavily.
"don't think this is over"

Henry turned and stormed out of the room. Jewel stared continuously at the door, and couldn't find a clear explanation to what just happened.

Am so loving this story.

Ride on infant, more wisdom

Nice update
More ink to ur pen infant

Omo suspense plenty oh...

The story is geting more interesting i'm expecting more update.

Thanks for the update

Ride on

ride on thank for the update

Episode 21

The class was almost filled. Everyone sat down quietly waiting for the lecturer to arrive. Angel, Jessica and Lucy were sitting at the far left. Francis and Henry were occupying the back seat.
Jewel walked into the class few minutes later with a swollen face. He quietly went to the far right and sat down. The lecturer walked into the class immediately Jewel settled down. He went straight to the podium and faced the class.

"I believe you have all seen the first semester examination timetable. Your exams begin in two weeks time and I hope you are all ready for it. This will be the last time we will be meeting, because next week is your lecture free week. I will advise you to revise all what you have learnt, because questions will be set from your note. That being said, let's proceed to today's topic" He said and walked to the board.

The lecture went on smoothly and when lecture was over, the lecturer gave them some areas of concentration in the exam, before leaving the class.

Angel hurried to meet Jewel immediately the lecturer left the class and sat beside him. she held his hands and stared into his eyes.

"what happened to you? why is your face swollen?" Angel asked, feeling concerned.

Jewel took a side glance at Henry and realized he wasn't looking at their direction.

"I fell" he lied.

He didn't plan of telling Angel what really happened to him, because the last time he did, it didn't end well.

"how come? Are you sure about that, because it looks like someone punched you." Angel said.

"no one punched me. I fell. who will dare punch me." He responded.

"let me take a proper look at it." Angel said and examined Jewel face.
"have you taken drug?"

"no, but I will visit the medical centre when returning to my hostel." Jewel responded.

"let's go to the medical centre now. you need drug to subside the pain." Angel said.

"I will do that when returning to my hostel." Jewel responded.

"no, let's go now" Angel insisted.

"okay" Jewel responded.

They stood up and approached the door. Henry stared at them continuously until they left the class.

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Lucy walked into the school restuarant to see Francis having lunch at the far left. she walked straight to meet him and sat opposite him.

"Francis, are you avoiding me?" she asked immediately without greeting him.

"no, why will I be avoiding you?" Francis asked.

"I realized that for some weeks now, you haven't spoken to me. And you also leave class immediately after lecture. you can't tell me that you are not avoiding me, because it's obvious that you are. so tell me what the problem is" Lucy said.

"do you want to know?" Francis asked.

"yes tell me. I want to know. don't keep me in the dark" Lucy responded.

Francis held her hands and stared into her eyes.

"Lucy I'm in love with you" Francis said.

Lucy stared silently at him for a while. she slowly freed her hands from his hold and stared into his eyes.

"I'm sorry Francis. I don't think I feel same way for you. you are my friend and that's all." Lucy said.

Francis nodded. He already knew what would be her response. He just wanted to confirm it.

"I'm very sorry Francis." Lucy said, stood up and left the restuarant.

Francis continued eating his food. He didn't even look like someone who just got turned down. He already knew what the outcome will be. He just had to tell her, so that he could move on with his life. He left the restuarant when he was done eating.

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Jewel lay on his bed trying to get some sleep, while Henry sat on his, reading a novel. A knock sounded on their door and they both turned their attention to the door. The door opened to reveal Angel at the door. Jewel and Henry stared curiously at her.She walked into the room and went straight to meet Jewel on his bed. Jewel sat up immediately. He wasn't expecting her, and actually didn't want her to be there, because her presence might stir up trouble between him and Henry.

"what are you doing here" Jewel asked, curiously.

"I came to check up on you" Angel responded and sat down beside Jewel on his bed.

She was carrying a handbag. She didn't even bother looking at Henry's direction.

"have you eating? I brought food for you to eat" Angel said.

Henry stood up from his bed immediately Angel said that and stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind him.

"you shouldn't have done that. I would have gone to the restuarant to have dinner" Jewel said.

"why not just say thank you instead of complaining. you just made all my efforts look useless" Angel said, feeling a bit sad.

Jewel noticed the look on her face.

"I'm sorry. Thank you very much." Jewel said.

"okay, you can eat the food now" she said and brought out the food.

"why are you doing this? why are you taking care of me?" Jewel asked.

Angel paused immediately Jewel said that. She dropped the spoon she was holding and stared at Jewel.

"nothing, I just thought it's the right thing to do." she said and stood up.

"you can eat the food when you feel like. I'm leaving" she said and left Jewel's room without waiting for a reply.

Jewel stared continuously at the door in confusion as he couldn't understand what he had said or done wrong, because Angel's mood suddenly change.

Freedom Indeed

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Can i get link to ur other stoties on the names so i could read.bless u man.

moving on bro.. thanks for the update..

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Nice story, got me glued to my phone waiting for an update