Yea, it's fate.

Adejor, Idibia's enigmatic elder brother, emerged from the shadows of Lome, Togo.

Four years prior, he had vanished under the guise of visiting a friend, concealing his true intentions: a clandestine spiritual sect meeting.

His return was met with warmth, but an aura of mystery lingered.

Adejor's companion, Akan, was an imposing figure - tall, dark, and eerily quiet.

His presence seemed to command attention, and his piercing gaze hinted at secrets untold.

As they settled into their family home, an air of anticipation hung heavy.

Unbeknownst to their loved ones, Adejor and Akan were driven by a sinister purpose.

They sought to exploit a hidden breach between realities, unleashing their dark deity upon the world.

Following a series of cryptic rituals, they discovered the fragile boundary between realities vulnerable in the Otukpo region.

With their sights set on Nigeria, they returned with occultic artifacts cleverly disguised by a spell of deception.

The cult, shrouded in secrecy, boasted a modest following: 15 members scattered between Lome and Nigeria.

Adejor and Akan's arrival sparked a flurry of activity, as they coordinated with their cohorts to converge upon Otukpo.

The stage was set for a catastrophic convergence of dark forces.

As the appointed hour drew near, an atmosphere of foreboding settled over the land.

The fate of Otukpo, and perhaps the world, hung precariously in the balance.

A year of transformation had passed for Agaba, marked by a profound metamorphosis that reshaped him both physically and mentally.

But that was only the beginning. His elder sister Ene's academic star was rising, as she secured admission to the university to study nursing.

The family's joy was palpable, with their father hosting a mini celebration to mark Ene's achievement.

But Agaba was about to steal the spotlight. With his class advancing to year 3, he stunned everyone by scoring a perfect 9 distinctions in his final year 2 exams.

The school was electrified, and an emergency meeting was convened to unravel the mystery behind Agaba's astonishing feat.

Rumors of favoritism and cheating swirled, but Agaba's humble background and unassuming nature silenced the skeptics.

As the truth began to unravel, one thing became clear: Agaba's brilliance was undeniable.

The board summoned Agaba for a grueling interrogation, but he walked in with an air of calm confidence.

His composed demeanor and thoughtful responses left the panel stunned, and they couldn't help but treat him like a seasoned adult, despite his tender age of 19.

But the real test was yet to come. Agaba was presented with a surprise exam, comprising 9 papers set by different teachers.

With clock ticking, he devoured the questions, completing the entire exam in a blistering 1 hour.

The papers were scrutinized, and after a nerve-wracking 3-hours wait, the results were in: Agaba had aced every single question, without losing a single point.

The board was flabbergasted, wondering if they were in the presence of a genius.

The interrogation continued, pushing Agaba to his limits, but he emerged unscathed, his integrity and innocence intact.

The board finally declared him not guilty, offering compensation for the ordeal, but Agaba politely declined.

As news of his incredible feat spread like wildfire, the college was abuzz with excitement.

Even Ahmed, the third-ranked student, couldn't match Agaba's perfect score, managing only an A in geography.

The respect and admiration for Agaba soared, cementing his status as a certified academic rockstar.

As the new academic year unfolded, Agaba and Ahmed's friendship reignited, and Ahmed's enthusiasm knew no bounds.

He had longed for the old Agaba, but the new, enigmatic version had left him with a burning curiosity - and a list of questions he couldn't wait to ask.

Meanwhile, Agaba's popularity was skyrocketing.

The school's website was flooded with love messages from smitten girls, with new declarations of admiration pouring in daily.

Idibia, the former bully, was desperate to reclaim his dominance.

His focus on reclaiming power made him had an issue with Nneka, leaving him groveling her for forgiveness.

The table had turned: the once-feared lion was now a laughingstock, while former underdog Agaba was rising to fame.

Even Omeche, a former foe, was eating her words.

She penned a heartfelt apology letter, confessing her admiration for Agaba.

As Agaba and Ahmed read the letter together at Ochacho's park, they burst out laughing.

It seemed that Agaba newfound fame had turned even his enemies into devoted fans.

The next day, school life unfolded with eerie normalcy, a facade that had become all too familiar over the past months.

But during break, Agaba's routine trip to the toilet led him to a disturbing scene: Nneka publicly berating her sister Nnenna, their sibling rivalry spilling onto the school walkway like a festering wound.

Gossip groups clustered around , their whispers and gasps fueling the drama, as some students captured the spectacle on their phones.

Nnenna's eyes were frozen in terror, her mind a thousand miles away, desperate to escape the humiliation.

Nneka, consumed by rage, continued to vent her anger, oblivious to the scene she'd created.

Agaba sighed, his eyes locked onto the chaos, and strode over to intervene, grasping Nnenna's hand.

Nneka blocked their path, her questions dripping with malice."where do you think you're going? Why are you meddling in our family affairs?", Agaba's piercing gaze froze her, his eyes flashing with a warning.

"I'm talking to you, don't pretend you can't hear me. If she can't defend herself, that's her weakness, let her fight her own battles" Nneka continued with a stammering tone.

Agaba took a step closer, his presence commanding silence, and the walkway fell quiet, the whispers ceasing as all eyes fixed on him.

"you claim this is a private family matter, yet you're airing your dirty laundry in public? Your foolishness is staggering. Don't you see the crowd gathered around, watching your every move? You're so self-absorbed, you've lost all sense of decency. Your sister is trembling with fear, and all you care about is your own ego. She has more dignity and self-respect than you'll ever have. You need to go back to kindergarten and learn some basic etiquette, because it's clear you have none".

Nneka's face burned with shame, her words caught in her throat. Nnenna struggled to break free from Agaba's grasp, but he held firm.

He turned to face the crowd, his piercing gaze sending them scurrying for cover.

Phones were hastily hidden, and faces were buried in shame.

Agaba led Nnenna away, comforting her as she poured out her heart, revealing the painful secrets behind the public spectacle.

Nnenna's words spilled out like a dark confession.

The previous night, their parents had uncovered a secret: someone has been sending Nneka lavish gifts.

Confronted , Nneka had erupted in a frenzy of accusations, claiming her parents were suffocating her with their overprotectiveness.

But Nnenna had bravely spoken out, revealing the identity of the mysterious gift-giver: Idibia, a year 3 student.

Nneka's anger had boiled over, and she had threatened Nnenna in the dead of the night.

Agaba's comforting words and gentle escort to her class had soothed Nnenna's frazzled nerves.

But little did they know, Nneka's vengeance was already simmering.

She had set her sights on Idibia, dangling a tantalizing carrot: resume their romance, but only if he agreed to harass Agaba.

Idibia hesitated, but Nneka's ultimatum left him little choice. The stage was set for a sinister showdown.

The next day, as Agaba stepped into school, he was met with a sea of curious faces crowding the alley.

He approached his locker, his mind preoccupied, but what spilled out shook him to his core: a nauseating collection of used condoms, some still stained with sperm. The crowd snapped photos, their phones flashing like a firing squad.

A scrawled inscription on the locker door seemed to scream: "WHORE MAN!"

Agaba's anger and humiliation boiled over as he stormed to class, the walkway a gauntlet of vile graffiti and lewd pictures.

The words "NNENNA'S DILDO", "WHOREMONGER", and "TIT SUCKER" seared his eyes.

Fuming, Agaba marched to the principal's office, his compliant burning on his lips.

As he exited, he shed his bag and coat, his eyes blazing with a fierce determination.

He strode into class, his gaze locking onto Idibia and Nneka, who exchanged a nervous glance.

The students scrambled to flee, but Idibia, feigning bravado, ordered his cohorts to block Agaba's path.

Nneka's smile seemed to whisper, "Now, I've got my revenge".Nneka's triumphant smile was short-lived, as Agaba charged forward, his bag swinging like a deadly pendulum.

The approaching thugs crumpled to the ground, one by one, like dominoes in a devastating chain reaction.

Seven lay sprawled on the floor, their moans and groans echoing through the air.

The remaining five fled in terror, abandoning their fallen comrades.

Nneka's eyes widened in shock as Idibia, once a formidable foe, now cowered at Agaba's feet, pleading for mercy.

"she made me do it, I swear! I never wanted to, please forgive me! I only did it to win her back, please, have mercy!"

Agaba towered over him, his gaze piercing and unyielding, like a monarch condemning treacherous knight.

"you were warned once, and you chose to betray me again. This time, there will be no escape from the consequences of your actions".

Agaba ripped off his headphone and crushed them with a swift, merciless motion.

His eyes blazed with fury as he grasped Idibia's hair, yanking his face upwards.

"Stand", he growled.

Idibia scrambled to his feet, trembling with fear.

Agaba's fist connected with his stomach, unleashing a torrent of blood.

Idibia's vision blurred as he crumpled to the ground, Agaba's fist hurtling towards his face like a merciless hammer.

Nneka watched in horror, paralyzed by fear.

She braced herself for her own beating,but Agaba's gaze locked onto hers, his eyes flashing with disdain.

"you're spared… for now", he hissed. "Change your ways, or your family will be ashamed to call you their own".

Agaba strode into the principal's office, his words tumbling out in a fierce recounting of the events that had just transpired.

The principal's face was a mask of concern as she suspended Agaba and Idibia on the spot.

Agaba received a week long suspension, while Idibia, Nneka and some of his gang members were slapped with a week long suspension, a hefty 5000 naira fine for the destruction he had caused.

When Agaba returned to school the following week, his peers and even the other students regarded him with an air of reverence.

Though the videos of the condom spilling out of his locker had gone viral, nobody dared mention it in his presence.

Nnenna, however, was consumed by shame, refusing to set foot in school that two whole week.

That Monday night, a heated argument erupted between Nnenna and her sister, driving Nnenna to escape through the window.

She locked it behind her and retreated to the roof, where she wept uncontrollably into the rain-soaked night.

As she gazed out into the neighboring compound, she spotted a lone figure practicing a mysterious fighting technique.

Her curiosity piqued, she focused on the figure, her tears momentarily forgotten.

And then, it hits her - the figure bore an uncanny resemblance to Agaba.

Memories of her neighbors returning home with Agaba on a wheelchair flooded back, and she realized that this figure was indeed Agaba, training in the dead of night.