Chapter 3

At the hostel (St Loyola's College)
In Henry's room
Henry just finished from the bathroom, his new position made him really stressed. He took out his assignments and finished them. He then picked up a novel and started to read before the midnight's prep.
As he began to journey with the novel he held in his hands, he drifted into thoughts about Annabelle. I approached her, hit someone, gave her my water within 7 hours? What is this? He breathed out loudly. Hmmn!!! My academics first before anything else. She better be academically bright , he said. He then began to recall her facial features. Oh Jesus!! What is this? , he cried out. He stood up from his bed and then began his duties again.
Common students, prep is going to be anytime soon , get ready. Looks like the boys will be early today he said as he recalled that his assistant Somtochukwu Marie won't be coming anytime soon so as the girls.
Episode 2
After the night prep, Henry went back to his dormitory , did his remaining duties and climbed his bed . He had one problem. The senior on top of his bunker was known to have a liking for Abimbola. He had to tell him that he hit her or there would be a problem if he found out from someone else. Senior Jerry! Henry said as he called out. Henry, what's up with you? Senior keh? Henry when did I turn to Senior Jerry? No need . Tell me, what have you done? Senior.It's Jerry Uncle . okay Sir. Jerry I hit Abimbola. Which one?. The one you like nau. Why? A junior mistakenly stepped her shoes on her way to my class and I bent down to clean it. Instead of her to walk away she insisted and then hit her. I don't know what came over me but I hit her back. Henry! Yes senior. Who is this Junior that made you loose your cool? Her name is Annabelle. The junior is a she ? Yes Jerry. Don't do that again okay? Yes senior. Good night senior. You going to bed already? Yes I am. Well you have my laundry to do for the rest of the week. Okay senior. Henry said as he proceeded to wash Jerry's clothes. I really thought he would let me go.
The next morning
Good morning Aunty
Anabelle said as she greeted her uncle's wife the Nigerian way. She took her bath , had her breakfast and left for school. When she arrived she arrived at exactly 8:00am. She then took her time to revise some of the topics that she was taught yesterday in class.
At 8:15 am
She heard a bell ringing and the ringer insisting that all students should gather at the hall. Yesterday when she went to the cafeteria with Henry she recalled an inscription which she saw on her way titled (Hall). She decided to take the same route .As it occurred to her that most of her classmates were boarders she decided to hurry to the hall assuming that most students were already present. When she arrived, she saw Henry. The SS3 students looked mean but we're actually loving. On her arrival, Henry called out to her.
Henry's POV
Hey Annabelle! Come over here! Okay senior she responded. Good morning Henry
How was your night? Wow we are back to Henry now? Henry said as he teased Anabelle. No Henry. I called you that because we were not alone. Okay then he said. Look, you see that tall senior standing over there, he is Yakubu Musa the Sanitary prefect. There are five prefects that officiate during the assembly in general. Yakubu Musa the Sanitary prefect, Agatha Davids the Head girl, The Assistant headboy Lazarus onyekachi who usually covers up for the Headboy Joseph Muturu who usually has a meeting with the board of directors on Mondays,the Assembly prefect Stephen Oasis along side the Chapel prefect Henry Oladipupo Johnbosco. I am in charge of the halls and prayer on the assembly ground. We have four halls . Each coordinated by the various prefects mentioned. It's best I leave you now okay? Yes Henry. Anabelle said as she went to the line that belonged to her class as described by Henry.
After the assembly, the Mathematics teacher came into Annabelle's class .
Good Morning Students! Good Morning Sir! We are pleased to see you. They responded. Settle down! Today's topic is Algebra. Anabelle smiled as it turned out to be one of her favourite topics in math. The Mathematics teacher began to solve an equation which was written on the board . Along the line , Anabelle noticed that he omitted the square that was on top of letter a. She then called out to him. Sir! Is it possible that you may have made a mistake? Taken by surprise, the man decided to retrace his steps and he found out that she was correct. Wonderful! Excellent! He cried out. Good of you my dear. What is your name? I am Anabelle Jacobs Brown Sir. He then explained the topic and gave the students class work. Anabelle didn't miss any of her sums and her teacher was more than impressed. Mr ono then left the class heading towards the staff room.
After the class, Anabelle sat down to revise the next subject she was having . She decided to take a stroll. She headed out of her classroom. She decided to walk from her class to the end of the block. As she kept on moving,she heard her name. Anabelle! Anabelle! Yes! Yes!. She answered turning towards the direction of the voice that called out to her. I am Joseph Muturu Stevins, the Headboy os St Loyola's College Use. I wasn't introduced to the new students at the assembly. I assume you are one of them . Yes I am Senior Joseph. How did you get to know my name Senior Joseph? Oh it's simple. I was present when you answered the Mathematics teachers question. I passed by your class on my way to the staff room. I watched you answer the question and I was impressed. Apparently I was on my way to my classroom. Where are you heading towards? Towards the end of the block. If I may, can I keep you company for a while while we chat? Of course Senior. I am recruiting new members for the jet club . Senior if I may be so bold. What is jet club? Oh it's pretty easy . It's the club where the most brilliant students belong . They represent the school in competition participation. Oh that's nice. Of course it is said Joseph. If you do well by ranking between 1-3 I'll ensure that you are on my list of nomination. Okay Senior. Thanks . I'll try my best. Great. See you around . Okay Senior, Annabelle said as she took the stairs back to her class.