DECISION (CAMPUS LIFESTYLE)
A fictional story Written by Farounbi Segun Samuel (Stam)
Episode 2 Scene 1
Bola was on phone with Opeyemi on Saturday Morning as they speak
*Bola:* How you dear?
*Opeyemi:* I'm good and you?
*Bola:* Happy weekend dear (She said)
*Opeyemi:* Same to you (Opeyemi replies her)
*Bola:* I've thought about it and I'm accepting the offer (As she said to her)
*Opeyemi:* Thanks dear. (As she was extremely happy)
*Bola:* I should be the one thanking you (She said)
*Opeyemi:* She laughs
As she continues!
*Opeyemi:* So when will you be packing your stuffs down here? (She asked)
*Bola:* That should be later in the evening dear (She answered)
*Opeyemi:* okay, I'll be expecting you
Immediately as the call ends Opeyemi call her mum (Mrs. Makinde) to notify her about it
Mrs. Makinde phone rings! As she picks
*Mrs. Makinde:* Morning dear
*Opeyemi:* Morning ma
*Mrs. Makinde:* How was your night?
*Opeyemi:* It was fine ma (responded)
*Mrs. Makinde:* How is school? (She asked)
*Opeyemi:* fine ma
*Mrs. Makinde:* Hope no problem dear? (She asked)
*Opeyemi:* Not at all ma (She said)
She continues!
*Opeyemi:* Mum, I want to let you know that my course mate will be coming over to stay with me (She informs her)
*Mrs. Makinde:* Why? And who is she?(She asked)
*Opeyemi:* Her name is Bola, she stays far away from school (She said)
*Mrs. Makinde:* Hope she is a good girl? (She asked)
*Opeyemi:* Yes ma (She answered)
*Mrs. Makinde:* Please just be careful and i don’t want trouble (She warns)
*Opeyemi:* Okay ma and thanks ma (As she thanks her)
*Mrs. Makinde:* Is she around already? (She asked)
*Opeyemi:* No ma, she will be coming over this evening (She said)
*Mrs. Makinde:* Okay dear
*Opeyemi:* Thanks ma
Opeyemi then asked about her father and siblings as she continues!
*Opeyemi:* How are daddy and my siblings? (She asked)
*Mrs. Makinde:* They are all fine (she replies)
*Opeyemi:* My regards to them
*Mrs. Makinde:* Okay dear
*Opeyemi:* Bye ma, and do have a faithful day ahead (as she wishes her)
*Mrs. Makinde:* Thanks and same to you (She responded)
*The call ends as the curtain falls*
*Episode 2 Scene 2*
*AT HOSTEL ON SATURDAY EVENING*
Bola arriving at Opeyemi hostel as she knocks!
*Bola:* knocking! Knocking!! Knocking!!! (She continue knocking till Opeyemi hears her)
*Opeyemi:* Who is there (She asked)
*Bola:* It''s me Bola (She said)
*Opeyemi:* Wow! (As she was ecstatic)
With joy and happiness Opeyemi rushes to open the door for her
She continues!
*Opeyemi:* Welcome and come in.
As she assisted her with her load inside
*Bola:* Thanks dear
*Opeyemi:* You're welcome, how was the journey, hope it wasn’t stressful (She asked)
*Bola:* Not at all (She answered)
Opeyemi offers Bola something to drink
*Bola:* Thanks dear
*Opeyemi:* You're welcome.
Discussion begins between the two friends.
*ON SUNDAY MORNING*
Opeyemi wakes early at exactly *7:15AM* to get dressed for church, as she wakes Bola.
*Opeyemi:* Babe, good morning
*Bola:* Morning
*Opeyemi:* It morning already won’t you be going to church? (She asked)
*Bola:* I don’t think i will be going because I'm seriously tired (She replied)
*Opeyemi:* Okay, i will be going to church soon. (She said)
*Bola:* Okay, remember me in your prayers.
*Opeyemi:* Okay dear
It was *8:25AM*, and she’s dressed already as she heads directly to a church in her area.
*Opeyemi:* I'm going dear, take care of yourself (She said to Bola as she leaves)
*Bola:* Okay, bye (Wishes her as she continue sleeping)
Opeyemi arrived at church at exactly *9:15AM* as she joins the congregation for sermon. The service ended at exactly *11:00AM* as the grace was shared.
After service Opeyemi was on her way home as she came across her course mate *(Tinuke)* in her area as she calls her.
However, Tinuke was a tall and ravishing lady who is in need of a hostel.
*Opeyemi:* Morning sister (As she greets Tinuke)
*Tinuke:* Morning ma (Responds back to Opeyemi’s greeting)
*Opeyemi:* Happy Sunday to you (She said)
*Tinuke:* Same to you (She replies)
*Opeyemi:* I'm Opeyemi by name
*Tinuke:* I'mTinuke by name
*Opeyemi:* Do you know me at all? (She asked)
Tinuke: Not at all (As she answers Opeyemi)
Opeyemi continued by disclosing to her about where she knows her from
*Opeyemi:* Well we are course mate (She said so as she smiles)
*Tinuke:* You mean you are a communicator? (She asked to be sure)
*Opeyemi:* Yes, I am (She answers)
*Tinuke:* Wow! I'm deeply sorry for not recognizing you (she said)
*Opeyemi:* No problem
She continues!
*Opeyemi:* So what are you doing in my area? (She asked)
*Tinuke:* Is this your area?
*Opeyemi:* Yes it is.
*Tinuke:* I'm just going for a walk around in search of an hostel (She said)
*Opeyemi:* Ah! I'm not sure if there is still any available hostel around here again (She said as she looks at Tinuke’s reaction)
*Tinuke:* Ah! Painful (She said)
*Opeyemi:* But don’t worry, I promise to let you know if there’s any in my hostel tomorrow (As she said to her)
*Tinuke:* Okay dear, thanks
They both shares contact as they departed to their various ways.
*AT HOSTEL*
Bola wakes from her sleep as she was expecting Opeyemi’s arrival. Opeyemi arrives home from church at exactly *1:22PM*
*Opeyemi:* greetings (As she greets Bola)
*Bola:* Welcome dear, how was service today?(She asked)
*Opeyemi:* It was fine (She answers)
*Bola:* Hope you remember us in prayer? (She asked)
*Opeyemi:* Yes we did! (Laughs)
*Bola:* How many of you did? (She asked)
*Opeyemi:* Everyone in church did (She said as she laughs)
*Bola:* Okay thank you
*Opeyemi:* You're welcome
*Opeyemi:* Hope you've eaten?
*Bola:* No
*Opeyemi:* why?
*Bola:* I don’t know what to prepare
*Opeyemi:* Okay.
They both stand up as they went directly into the kitchen to cook as *the curtain falls*
*Episode 2 Scene 3*
*MONDAY MORNING*
Opeyemi and Bola were set and prepared for Monday’s class. They were on their way to school as Tinuke calls
Opeyemi's phone rings!
*Tinuke:* Good morning (She greets)
*Opeyemi:* Morning (She responds) who is this please? (She asked)
*Tinuke:* It's me Tinuke your course mate (She responded)
*Opeyemi:* I'm sorry dear, I saved your contact on my other phone.
*Tinuke:* No problem, so have you seen any for me yet (As she ask about the hostel)
*Opeyemi:* No (She replies)
*Tinuke:* Will you be coming for lecture today? (She asked)
*Opeyemi:* Yes, I'm on my way (She replied)
*Tinuke:* Okay, see you in school
*Opeyemi:* Alright dear
As the call ends Opeyemi explains all about Tinuke to Bola as they walk.
*Bola:* Who is that? (She asked)
*Opeyemi:* Its Tinuke one of our course mate (She answers)
*Bola:* Okay
*Opeyemi:* She was in search of a hostel in our area on Sunday when we met.
*Bola:* ah! Where is she now staying?
*Opeyemi:* I don’t know, I never asked her (she said)
*Bola:* Okay
They arrived at school and they head directly to the lecture room. Meanwhile, as they await their lecturer, Tinuke walks in while she was searching for Opeyemi as she tries her number
Opeyemi phones rings!
*Opeyemi:* Hello
*Tinuke:* Hello dear, which side are you exactly, I'm now in class (She said)
*Opeyemi:* Where exactly are you? (She asked)
*Tinuke:* I'm at the entrance (She said as she looks around)
*Opeyemi:* Okay, come to the front sit am there (She said)
*Tinuke:* Okay dear.
Tinuke ends the call as she walks in to meet Opeyemi. Tinuke and Opeyemi finally see each other as they greet.
*Opeyemi:* How are you?
*Tinuke:* I'm good
*Opeyemi:* What kept you so long? (She asked)
*Tinuke:* It was traffic (She said)
As they continue speaking Mr. Felix walks in.
*Mr. Felix:* Good Morning class
Student: Morning Sir
Mr. Felix: I gave you all an assignment last week can you all submit? (As he requested)
Mr. Felix calls on the class rep to collect on his behalf. After which the assignment have been collected Mr. Felix continues!
Mr. Felix: I will be giving you note and after which i will explain.
Student: Okay sir
Mr. Felix continues by giving them note after which he explained. He lectured for an half hour as he left.
After the lecture Bola and Opeyemi were on their way home. As Tinuke see them going she tries to call Opeyemi from a far distance as she shouts.
Tinuke: Opeyemi! Opeyemi!! Opeyemi!!! (Shouting)
Opeyemi: Looks back (She turns back as she and Bola were waiting)
Tinuke: I will like to see you (She said as she approach her)
Opeyemi: Hope no problem? (She asked)
Tinuke: Not at all
Opeyemi: Okay, continues
Tinuke was shy to talk due to Bola’s presence as she moves Opeyemi forward as they speak.
Tinuke: Please dear, I need a place to scout at until i finally get a hostel (She said)
Opeyemi:Okay, is that all?
Tinuke:Yes for now
Opeyemi: Will get back to you.
Tinuke:Thanks dear
Opeyemi:You're welcome
She thanks Opeyemi as the two of them departed while Bola and Opeyemi walks home discussing till the curtain falls
#StaySafe
#Avoid Social Distance
#Coronavirus is real
You can contact and follow up STAM on the following platforms
Facebook: Farounbi Segun Samuel
Whatsapp: +2349094957799
Email: Farounbisamuel@yahoo.com
Say No to Plagiarism.
Written by: Farounbi Segun Samuel (Stam)
Edited by: Adeniji Boluwaduro Abraham (Prosper the poet)
WRITING WITH PASSION