Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 31
The atmosphere in the living room was thick, charged with an intensity that made the air feel heavy. Alloy sat on the plush sofa, his heart drumming against his ribs. Ujunwa had just laid everything on the table—the fake lessons, the deep feelings, and the bold confession. Alloy felt a rush of genuine shock, but underneath that, a strange, creeping excitement was taking root. He watched her, impressed by the raw courage it took for a student to look him in the eye and speak so openly.
He adjusted his posture, playing the role of the cautious mentor. “Ujunwa,” he started, keeping his voice steady, “do you understand the risk you are taking? What about your parents? Have you thought about what happens if they hear about this?”
Ujunwa didn’t blink. She sat gracefully, dismissing his worry with a wave of her hand. “My father is not even in the country, Alloy. He lives abroad. He has another wife out there, and he basically runs a separate life. He gave my mother pregnancy years ago and left, but now he pays for everything to keep his conscience clear. He funds this entire house and everything we need. If it is money you are thinking about, it is not a problem. I can even pay you double what the school gives you, if that is what you need. I’m only saying all of this so you know that I am serious about you.”
Alloy felt his pulse quicken. The mention of money and the lack of parental supervision in the house changed the entire dynamic of his struggle. He thought to himself, “I have been looking for what I want at the top, when it was actually right here, closer to me than I imagined.” He decided right then to play along, even while keeping his face serious to maintain his authority.
”What about your mother?” Alloy asked, trying to sound genuinely curious rather than relieved. “Does she not check up on you?”
Ujunwa sighed, shaking her head. “My mother is a businesswoman who controls a massive supermarket in town. She is a true workaholic. She leaves the house by 6:00 a.m. and rarely returns before 10:00 p.m. at night. She is barely around, and she trusts me completely.”
Alloy nodded slowly, processing the information. The house was essentially empty, the money was flowing, and the girl was willing. He looked at her, his mind playing a dangerous game.He decided to make his move, but with caution. “So, Ujunwa, let us be clear about what you are asking for. Do you want a formal relationship, or are you just looking for a normal friendship?”
Ujunwa leaned in, her voice soft but firm. “I don’t want the drama of a ‘relationship’ label. I just want us to be normal friends—very close, very tight friends. That is all.”
Alloy felt a wave of relief wash over him. “In that case, I agree to your terms.” 🤝
He stood up, and for the first time, he dropped his defensive guard. Ujunwa stood up to meet him, and they shared a tight, intimate embrace. The silence in the room was absolute, the tension finally breaking into something more personal. But just as they held each other close, the front door swung open with a sudden, loud BANG! 🚪💥
They jumped apart instantly, their eyes wide with panic. Alloy froze, his heart sinking into his stomach. Someone had walked in—and the peace of the empty house had just been shattered.
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