Hot Driver - S01 E34

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Hot Driver - S01 E34

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 34

That night, sleep completely abandoned Corper Alloy. 🌙
He lay on the small mattress inside the corpers’ lodge, staring at the cracked ceiling as the blades of the old standing fan rotated slowly from side to side.

Every few minutes, he turned from one side of the bed to the other.

His eyes were closed…

But his mind refused to rest.
The Principal’s message kept replaying inside his head over and over again.

“Corper Alloy, report to my office first thing on Friday morning. It is urgent.”
“Omo…” he sighed deeply.
“What exactly does he want to discuss with me?”
His imagination immediately went into overdrive.

“Did I make a mistake while teaching?”

“Did any student complain about my lessons?”
“Did I accidentally offend one of the teachers?”

“Or could this simply be an official school matter?”
The more he thought about it…
The more confused he became. 😰
His roommate, who had already fallen asleep, suddenly turned over and noticed Alloy was still awake.
“Guy…”

Alloy looked at him.
“You never sleep?”
Alloy smiled weakly.
“My mind no gree.”
The roommate stretched lazily before sitting up.

“Oga, leave this matter.”
“You don think tire.”
“You no fit solve tomorrow’s problem tonight.”
Alloy sighed.
“I know…”
“But I just have this strange feeling.”
His roommate laughed softly.
“You and your feelings.”

“Sometimes the thing we fear most turns out to be the smallest issue.”
He stood up, drank a little water and looked at Alloy.
“Guy…”
“Whatever happens tomorrow…”
“Face it with confidence.”
“You’ve always done your work well.”

“You respect teachers.”
“You teach your students.”
“You’ve never intentionally caused trouble.”

“So stop judging yourself before anybody judges you.”

Those words calmed Alloy’s heart a little.
“You may actually be right.”
“I know I’m right.”
“Now sleep.”
Tomorrow will come whether you worry or not.”

Finally…
After several more minutes…
Sleep slowly carried Alloy away.
Before sunrise…
The alarm on his small phone began ringing loudly. ⏰
Alloy immediately opened his eyes.
For a few seconds…
He forgot where he was.
Then suddenly…

Everything came rushing back.
“Friday.”
He sat up immediately.
Today was the day.

He quietly folded his blanket before walking outside to fetch water.
The cold morning breeze brushed against his face.
It somehow made him feel calmer.
After taking his bath, he carefully ironed his NYSC khaki uniform one last time.

Every fold had to be perfect.
He polished his jungle boots until they reflected the morning light.
He adjusted his NYSC cap carefully in front of the mirror.
Then he stopped.
He bowed his head.
Closed his eyes.

And whispered a silent prayer.
“God…”
“You alone know why I have been called.”
“I don’t know what is waiting for me.”

“But whatever happens today…”
“Please let it end well.”
“Amen.” 🙏🏽

A few minutes later…
The two Corpers left their lodge together.
The school compound looked unusually peaceful that morning.
Students were already assembling inside their classrooms.
Some teachers hurried across the corridors carrying lesson notes.
Others stood outside discussing the day’s timetable.
Everything looked normal.
Yet….

Nothing felt normal to Alloy.
Every sound around him seemed unusually loud.
Even the singing of birds felt different.
His heartbeat became faster with every step.

His roommate noticed his silence.
“Oga…”
“Hmm?”
“Relax.”
“If you continue squeezing your face like this, people will think you’re the Principal’s next victim.”

For the first time that morning…
Alloy laughed.
A very small laugh.
“You no serious.”
“I’m serious.”
“Smile small.”
“You’ll be fine.”

As they approached the administrative block, the roommate stopped walking.
“I’ll wait around the laboratory.”
“After your meeting…”
“Come and tell me everything.”
Alloy nodded.
“No problem.”

The two friends shook hands.
Then Alloy continued the journey alone.

The administrative block suddenly looked bigger than ever.

His footsteps echoed softly across the tiled corridor.

Tok…
Tok…
Tok…
Every step increased the tension.
When he finally reached the Principal’s office…
He stopped.
Completely.
He stood quietly outside the wooden door..

His palms had become slightly sweaty.
He adjusted his cap again.
Took one deep breath.
Then another.
“This is it…”

he whispered to himself.
He slowly raised his right hand…
And knocked gently.

KNOCK! KNOCK! 🚪

A calm voice came from inside.
“Come in.”

Alloy carefully pushed the door open.
The hinges made a soft creaking sound.
He stepped inside respectfully.
But the moment his eyes scanned the office…
He froze. 😳