(ROSIE'S POV)
The gentle breeze whispers sweet nothings, the soft morning light creeps through the blinds, casting a warm glow over the room. But it's the coolness that invigorates me.
the cool morning air envelops me, carrying the scent of blooming flowers and fresh earth. It's a moment of serenity, a chance to recharge before the day's adventures begin.
The morning dew was cooling the room and with the previous rainfall last night. My mattress was positioned at the side of the window blind with a little opening for good ventilation. the birds loves this side of the room and each morning, I'm greeted by a choir of flinches and robins who sit in the tree outside my window and serenade me soft and sweetly.The world is at peace, with only the sweet songs of birds breaking the silence.
I breathe deeply, feeling the coolness fill my lungs, and the world seems to come alive. The trees sway gently outside, their leaves rustling softly in the morning breeze. I woke up feeling relieved from examination stress for the week but having cold feet. I was happy but feeling feverish. Could this be the reason for Jerry saying that I looked pale on Monday? hmmm!…. as I thought deeply. Exams in Delta state university can be stressful.
Huh!….… but I haven't heard from him since then as I thought within so I stood up to get hot water to take my bath.cooling environment is a balm for my soul, a reminder of nature's beauty and tranquility. As I stood up for my day, and ready to take on whatever comes next,
ouch!.....as I screamed in pain and couldn't move an inch. the shivering got worsen with a throbbing head ache and I have never had this shivering chill before. every time I tried to move my head, the pain kept coming so I went to opened the escutcheon slightly and went back to lay still and put a call through to my hostel mate on his cell phone to come and check on me.
*phone ringing *
Oh! Thanks to God. Hello....
(MARO'S POV)
Hello.. Rosie! are you alright..as he spoke anxiously.
(ROSIE'S POV)
I'm not Maro. Please come.
He got the room where I was after receiving my call. Maro! i'm not feeling too well...I said feverishly.
(MARO'S POV)
don't be worried Rosie! I'm here for you and I promise you that, you will be better soon. all you need is rest and besides, you have been studying for the past month now. " Nor go kill yourself all in the name of book. ...oo" as he spoke in Broken English while dragging his ears.
(ROSIE'S POV)
but I have to come out with good grades, so I need to study.
(MARO'S POV)
Rosie I'm not saying you shouldn't but at least "all work without no play makes jack a dull boy" and you know what I meant right?
(ROSIE'S POV)
Yes! of course Maro! It's just a slight pain as I said still defending my nonchalant attitude.
(MARO'S POV)
It okay Maro! don't mention, so that I won't stress you..
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(ROSIE'S POV)
He prepared me breakfast and tucked me to bed and left to check on me later. Maro is from the south, basically an Isoko boy that just gain admission into the school. We are both from the south but different dialects even though our places are very close to each other. There are still some differences between us.
There are fifteen rooms in my hostel and all are taken by students, and Maro happens to be one of the few hostelry that knows me well. Most of my neighbors thought I was philandry because of different guys tripping in and out of my room. I never mind anyway because nothing like that is happening.
I have disguised myself with my dresses. I alway dresses sweet and smart, and because o that, its difficult to tell if I'm a virin or not. I'm always looking good. For me, this is also a way of protecting my virginity but at the same time, playing carefree. I don't want to be seen as some dirty virgin and that was my strategies to get what I want.
I was so scared of relationship because, to my thoughts, all they wanted is sex and all I wanted is a place to call home in someone's heart. I am not ready for sex till I get married but I was so careful with my heart and over protective even with the kind of people I moved with.