I. CHOOSE. YOU (A Nigerian coming of age Novel)
'No matter what, No matter the time, No matter the place, No matter the century, No matter what's to come, I. will always. CHOOSE. YOU'.
Everyone saw her as crazy..... But he saw her as nothing less than perfection.
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"Why?" was the only thing he said.
Confused I asked "Why what?"
"Why do you always do this to yourself?" the tone in which he spoke almost seemed like he was heartbroken about something.
"Do what?" I dared to ask, although I knew already within me I wouldn't like his response.
"Conceal your worth"
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If you like this small insight of the story then please read on.
The only thing I can guarantee you in this story is that it will definitely have an happy ending although for the two characters Rica and Dili to achieve that, they would have too pass through many difficult obstacles on their way to happiness.
And trust me this isn't your normal Teenage story that is filled with rainbows and sunshine, there are a lot of gloomy days. If you don't mind that then please by all means do read on.
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NOTE: This is a pure work of fiction. An original story by me.
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Chapter: Straight line"I thought you were in the hospital?" I asked Dili as soon as we both sat down on our usual spot in the library."No I wasn't. I haven't gone to the hospital yet today. I had a lot of things to do. I will be going later sha" He spoke leisurely resting his head on the book shelf, his eyes softly shut."Let me guess" I said in a knowing voice "You didn't sleep yesterday"With a guilty look he opened one eye and turned to me "You got me, I didn't" he said all this with a smile. Did he think this was a joking matter."You know it's not good for your health Dili. You need to be sleeping" I didn't realize how hypocritical I was being right then."Says who? You?" Okay ouch, that definitely entered. But I still knew he was more than right."I'm sorry that was uncalled for" he sighed out apologetic. "I am just stressed that all""No, it's okay. You were right. Bottom line is that we should both take care of our health" I said with a shrug.He gave me a grateful smile before he spoke again."So
Last Updated: 2026-08-02
Chapter: Where you here the entire time?"Rica" Mrs Adenike called my name once more. A disappointed look on her face. God this was not looking good.Everyone in the class was staring at me. Judging looks all spotted on their faces. Whispers everywhere in the air. This was definitely not looking good. I know I didn't do it, but they all didn't know that. And I'm very sure they won't be too kind on caring if I was actually the one or not that took it.I could see Runke who was unfortunately at the seat by my side, laughing lightly. Of course, who else would have been able to slip the phone in my bag if not her. Adaeze was still standing by the class entrance door smirking widely at me. I knew I was in deep trouble by this point in time."I didn't do it" I muttered out. My throat began to feel scratchy. No, tears not now please.I knew my words only wasn't enough prove that I didn't infact do it. I had to think fast."But the phone was indeed found in your bag pack, and no one else's. I really don't know what you want me to do
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Chapter: PhoneRecently I have been having more dreams about my lost memories. More things began to flow into the dream that I once called nightmares. I don't know if I've only started recalling some of the things that happened because Mrs Uzora had told me. Or maybe I wasn't even remembering them, maybe it was because she recently told me and I had started projecting what I heard from her into my dreams. I really do not know.I was currently in class, English class to be exact. It was just as usual boring but I could bare with it I guess. Lunch break was in a few seconds anyways.Speaking of a few seconds, the bell just went off. As I wanted to carry my bag and leave to my favorite place in the whole school... obviously the library. The Biology teacher walked in.Mrs Adenike was a short plump woman that had a shape to die for. Her age didn't down her beauty in anyways. She was one of my favorite teachers. Not only because she was insanely nice but also being that Biology was practically my favorite
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Chapter: How?Why?I sat completely rigid on the chair, staring at Mrs Uzora without daring to blink."Are you messing with me?" I asked in a dull tone"Yeah you're definimessing with me, that's just the only explanation" Giving me a sad smile she said."I have no reason to...as you put it....'mess' with you Rica. It all really happened" From the honest look in her eyes I knew immediately that she was telling the truth. But it was just to absurd to believe such a thing happened."So you're telling me" I started slowly trying to understand what exactly was happening myself "That the first time I met you and Dili was in New York City?" I really just wanted a clear confirmation."Yes, pretty much" She released a small cough after saying this. I immediately stood up to go to her and help but she rose her hand indicating that she was alright."Unbelievable" I muttered "Then why don't I remember anything?" I asked confused.The thing is that I do remember going to New York last two years for treatment, but I
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Chapter: The truth always hurtsThird person's POV:(FLASHBACK)The atmosphere was densely tensed. Rica stared at Dili's mother, the confusion on her face was as clear as a crystal . Vanya Uzora sighed out loud. Was she doing the right thing by telling her? she thought. But alas she knew that Rica deserved to know. They were her memories after all, just that they were only lost."What do you mean by 'About the first time we met'?" Rica finally asked. Because if she remembers accurately, the first time she met Mrs Uzora was in the hospital, so what was she talking about?"Exactly what i said my dear. Although, it won't be very accurate if i used the word 'Tell', instead i would say 'Remind' you about our first encounter" The more she spoke the more Rica's head began to hurt. Abi is she still dreaming ni? she thought."Remind me?" Rica once again spoke."Yes" Vanya smiled though it was a sad one."I believe it was two solid years ago" With a far away look in her eyes she continued. Rica listened intensively without ma
Last Updated: 2026-08-02
Chapter: The BridgeA whole week has passed now and Mrs Uzora's condition wasn't getting any better, which only made both I and Dili somber. I don't know why I felt this way, she wasn't even my own mother but I knew that the sadness I felt was bonafide.The past week I made it my top priority to always be there for Dili. I even began to skip classes on my own free will just to keep Dili company in the hospital. For the first time in my life, my sole attention wasn't on anything school related, but on someone I earnestly cared about. And I have to say, it was quite refreshing.A hand full of people have visited also, my parents being one of them visited once, and in that one particular time they brought bouquet of flowers with them.... shocker, who knew they could think about something other than themselves. But they didn't stay that long as Mrs Uzora was sound asleep by that time. Which i was highly thankful for. Dili has been trying to be his normal self, well almost normal self. Although he cracks jok
Last Updated: 2026-08-02
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