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THIRTEEN
I got an apartment through an agent, some distance away from school. I quickly informed my mother about it for I longed desperately to pack into my new house. I didn't want to inconvenient Chibuzor anymore. I knew he had no problem with me staying with him but I deemed it wise to leave. I decided to get a car since my new apartment was far from the school. I told my mum about this also and she tried to persuade me to find somewhere closer.
"Your father doesn't like you been far away from school." She had said.
"Mum! I don't have time to search for another place to stay. I need to leave that hostel immediately. I can't stay there anymore. Tell dad not to worry besides it's just for a year and I'd be done with school. There's nothing to be worried about."
"What about the car you're asking for? I don't think your father will give you money. . ."
"I'm not asking him to give me money. He has two cars and
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