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: Important guestsDili didn't come back as he had said he would in the note. Mr Seye was the one who came to take me home. I'll have to say me sleeping until school was over wasn't what ai had envisioned for the day. No not at all. But who am I to complain, that was practically one of the best sleeps I have had in years so to say. Insomnia is a really bad thing I tell you.Still I was in a really good mood at the moment. The note Dili had left for me was very much still lingering in my head. A small smile adorned my face as I recalled exactly what he said, word for word. Knowing that the person you like equally shares the same feeling as you do was truly bliss I tell you.When I finally reached home I was surprised to see that my parents were back. That immediately dampened my mood a little. I honestly wasn't expecting them to be back so soon. I don't know what I was expecting but just as they didn't tell me when they were traveling they also didn't see the need to tell me when they were coming back. V
Last Updated: 2026-03-10
Chapter: Liars go into the fiery pit"So is it going to be only us that will be here?" I turned to Dili and asked. He were both inside the library sitting on our usual spot.After I agreed to his suggestion and came into the library to rest a for a while, I was confused when Dili sat down also, I thought he was just going to leave me there. So when I asked him all he said was "Did you really expect me to leave you here all by yourself?" He said this all with a smirk of course."Who else were you expecting?" he asked."I was just thinking Chimdi and the others will come here also, just like yesterday" I told him."No they aren't coming today" He paused, and with a teasing tone he continued "Which means you have me all to yourself" After he finished talking he began to lean a lot closer to me. I automatically stopped breathing as he came closer and closer to me, I kid you not I really did cease my breathing.It felt like time stopped moving as quickly. Still holding my breath I immediately clenched my eyes tightly shut. I
Last Updated: 2026-03-10
Chapter: Rest"What's the meaning of this Dili? Release my hand joor" I said struggling slightly to free myself from his hold.He turned around to face me and smirked, as if he wasn't angry few minutes ago. Was he bipolar or something?He wiggled his eyebrows teasingly and said "Says the girl that grabbed my hand first" I turned red embarrassed as he was accurately spot on. I was infact the one that grabbed his hand first."It was on impulse" I mumbled. This only made him to chuckle."Whatever makes you sleep well at night Rica" Winking at me he finally turned back all the while still dragging me to God knows where.After give or take three minutes we finally reached our supposedly destination. I stared with a dull look at the entrance door."Are you serious? You dragged me all the way to the library?" I turned to look at him."Of course na, where else were you thinking I was taking you" He said with a careless shrug. Sometimes I really want to hit this boy.I didn't respond to what he said instead
Last Updated: 2026-03-10
Chapter: NightmaresIt absolutely slipped my mind that the next day was another day of school. With everything that happened yesterday it was very plausible that I forgot. I didn't even have the time to dread school the next day because a lot of things were on my mind. I'm sure you're wondering why I used the word 'dread'. To be actually honest, school wasn't all that bad, even before I met Dili it really wasn't, save for the bullying in school I actually.... enjoy the place teenagers called hell. I really loved learning. Homeworks, tests, quiz and exams were the normal things students desperately hated to the very core, but I thought different about that. God I'm ranting too much I know. Now back to what I was saying, 'dreading' Yeah. I was dreading school tomorrow because after the stunt Dili pulled on the schools PA system I didn't know how people were going to take it. I didn't go back to class yesterday after lunch break was over, Courtesy of my dear fiance Dili, so I wasn't able to see how my cla
Last Updated: 2026-03-02
Chapter: The look"What's wrong?" I finally asked as we entered the car.After starting the car Dili spoke "What?""I said what's wrong Dili?" I said once more.He smiled but it was obviously fake "I don't know why you think something is wrong cause everything is absolutely fine"I hardened my gaze "You mother may have fallen for it, but I won't. Now tell me what's wrong""You're not letting this go anytime soon are you?" Immediately he spoke I remembered that those were the same words I said to him in the past. It's funny how this time it's reversed."No. Now talk"With a smirk he spoke "Well isn't someone being a little bossy today" the intensity of my glare made him to sigh."Fine. Since you want to know soo badly, I'll tell you" Finally."I heard two of you" he began "about when my dad died and how it affected me in the past" oh."I know it's generally known as a bad habit to eavesdrop" he sighed switching off the car "But as I was coming back I heard my mom telling you about my dad and all""Though
Last Updated: 2026-02-13
Chapter: Why me"Dili wasn't always this optimistic in life" I listened attentively as Dili's mom continued talking."He was once in a very bad place" She narrated sadly."It was when his father passed away, that that's when it all started" eagerly I wanted to ask 'When what started' but I immediately stopped my hasty self."My baby went into drugs" She choked out a sob. My body automatically moved and I went to her to comfort her, though I didn't really exactly know how to comfort a person. Not a single clue.To say I was shocked by her words was an understatement. Sure I was surprised by what she said, but the first thing that came first was to comfort her.After gathering herself she gave me a small smile, indicating that she was alright now. I removed my hands from her and went back to sit down."Sorry about that" she tried to joke "As I was saying, Dili went into doing drugs. One time he overdosed and I had to rush him to the hospital. One of the worst days of my life if you ask me" A bitter smi
Last Updated: 2026-02-10
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