ONE ~~~

The rain is usually said to represent pain and grief, fortunately the rain had began and as I sit by the balcony of my room , my heart ache more than ever and I weep loudly, and for once I appreciate the rain as it helps muffle the sound of my tears.

And when the loud sound of the thunder was heard , I also seemed to agree with the saying, because I am in pain and grief also.

I sat at my balcony for thirty more minutes, before finally standing up to wash my face and prepare for bed, tomorrow is going to be a long day.

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GIRR!!!GIRR!! GIRR!!

Waking up today seemed to be a more difficult task than usual despite the fact that I had already woken up earlier to say salatu subhi.

Turning gently I used my palm to hit the alarm clock so hard it tumbled on the ground.... hahahaha serves you right Mr alarm.

And with great effort I rolled over my bed and landed on the floor before checking the time

6:25am!!!! , damn today has not proven to turn out great I thought. Entering the toilet and doing my business, Alhamdulillah I came out on time.

After dressing in a black and white poka dot dress, black flats, and a pink veil wrapped nicely around my neck, I took my school bag and hurried to the mini living room for breakfast.

whilst eating breakfast, my roommate and best friend Zara came looking more refresh than ever also with a big smile on her face.

"What's with the face"

" Oh Good morning to you too dear"

I replied her with an eye roll and continued my breakfast

"Oh so now you are not talking to me anymore right!?" she asked feigning annoyance

"Well am glad one of us had a lovely night" I replied sarcastically

" Am sorry about yesterday Afifa, you know I love you right?" she asked more calmly now

" I do know, thanks"

And with that been said , we ate our food quietly and, cleared the sink and left for class.

First half of class went by so fast, now we are heading to the laboratory for practicals. And then am going to meet my crush who doesn't even know I exist.

" Hey girl , how was your night"? Bilal asked.

" Alhamdulillah it went well, how about you" Zara chirped in

" Alhamdulillah same dear" he replied her.

Bilal Ibrahim is fahad's best friend and they are both studying Medicine and surgery at our University, he also has feelings for Zara and luckily Zara also reciprocates the feeling, unlike my case.

Afifa Lawal Hussein, Fahad Idris Muhammad, Sabrina Shuayb and Zayd Faye, all of you belong to ground 5.

I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard my name, I didn't even know the lecturer arrived already.

I gently collected my lab equipment and moved to my table,where my crush and his girlfriend happens to be my team members.

During the practical, I noticed Sabrina acting beyond normal,and once in a while if our eyes meets, she always smile with an evil look etched on her face. And as usual I dismissed the thought.

"Urm, Afifa could you tell me you observation regarding this toad?"Fahad asked

"Well that depends on what aspects you are asking about" I replied

" okay well if we dissect the Toad from which angle should we cut"he asked. Is it me or is he trying to talk to me , because this is a question you can answer logically.

" Simply start the dissection from some inches before the main stomach part, and cut through down " I answered meekly.

" Good , now since you are the only nursing student in this group, how about you show us how it's done" he said

" With pleasure" And that is how the practical went, believe me I was trilled but also I seemed to notice that Sabrina seemed more angry and I think it's because of her lover boy "fahad". So immediately the practical was over , I took my bag and left without turning back, because I didn't want anyone to stop me. Unfortunately Bilal was faster than me

"Hello Afifa, do you have a minute"

" Not really, except it's important"

"Actually it is important, it's regarding yesterday"

" oh so you saw me this morning yet you could not ask me excuse me I have somewhere to be"

"Common Afifa, you know I care for you, you're like a sister that I never had please listen to me"

"Brothers don't treat their sisters this way no matter what"

"And am sorry about that, so can we please talk!?"

" Alright walk with me"

"Thanks. so about yesterday did you really mean everything you told Fahad, you know I get it , he is your crush, but he has a girlfriend he loves"

" I know he loves her, but I mean it, I saw her cheating with my own eyes"

" Are you sure"

" I understand you might not trust me but know I will never compromise a situation to benefit myself."

" I know Lil sis, but, I just don't want you to get hurt"

" I know, so that's why am going to stay away from Fahad and everything, I, need to forget about the crush and move on"

"That's my girl, you are stronger than you think dear".And I replied with a smile, we said our goodbyes and left to our respective hostels.

Life returned to normal, with my usual schedule, going to class , read , work , hostel, mosque and so on.

It is has been exactly a week after the incident and I can say I had avoided fahad successfully. And today I was going to ask to transfer to another group.

" Good day Miss clutterBriggs" I greeted.

"Yes my dear, how may I help you?"

"Actually ma'am I need a favor"

"And what will that be?"

" Ma , the thing is I want to transfer from my group to any other group"

" Really!!, why is that?"

"Well am kind of not comfortable with my group members, they give me the creeps"

"Oh, Alright since you are such an amazing student, I think I will reconsider"

" Am very grateful ma'am, is there any way I can thank you more!?"

" Actually I don't need you to thank me more, but since you insisted, we need volunteers to help work at the library after school"

Way to go Afifa, you couldn't just thank her and leave.

"It's no biggie ma"I replied

"Oh thank you my child, you may begin tommorow"

I thanked her and with that I left to my hostel sluggishly, I had began to dread the whole library thing.