“WAR ON MATRICULATION EVE” Day 2!

Previously on this Drama Series…. “He pushed her off and joined his boys. It was 10am but some of the Brethren were already tipsy. “Hey Danga, how are the boys shaping out”? Danga was second in command to Santos, the deadly Capone of the equally deadly cult called Brethren. He was also a final year student....” (Read Day 1 story Here)

Days 2 Story:

The black jeep stopped in front of admin block and Sandra stepped out. She looked around helplessly. The long queue of students awaiting registration frightened her. Wondering what to do, she saw a girl approaching her with a friendly smile.

“Hello, this queue is something else”. She chattered

“But it is only for those who don’t know the way. You look like you need help. Are you new here?”

It was Sussy, Cynthia’s second in command of the Brigade Sister (BS), also a final year student; she had received Cynthia’s call and immediately swung into action.

Grateful for the companionship, Sandra laughed with relief.

“Yes indeed, it is frightening. I wonder how I can register,”

“Leave it to me. By the way, am Sussy, a final year student”.

“Really, that’s wonderful. I am Sandra, first year”

“You’re in good hands, no shaking, just give me your particulars and I will collect your form immediately”.

Within a few minutes Sussy had collected a registration form, completed it, submitted and returned with registration number for Sandra. The whole thing took about ten minutes.....continue

“Here you are, Sandra. This is your Reg number. Luckily you paid your school fess on line so every other thing is easy”.

“So soon!” Sandra exclaimed. “Oh am grateful”.

“No shaking babe. I have to give you the right connections. Things will flow for you in this campus as long as you call on me, nothing dey happen. Now what about accommodations, do you have any?”

“No Sussy”,

“No shaking, just come with me, I will arrange one for you outside the camp”

“Why not on camp?” Sandra asked.

“My dear in or out na de same thing but a senior babe like you should have digs outs so you can flow easy men, you know what I mean now, your guys and babes eh?”

They laughed. “Yes but I need to stay with roommates who can give me companionship since am new and need advice”.

“I am here for you babe, all the time, so don’t worry. Ok. I know what you need. There’s a second level student, she’s a friend of mine and she’s living alone. Her name is Doris, she is a senior girl too, let’s go see her. She will like you”

As they stopped in front of Arizona hostel outside the campus, a young girl coming out of the premises shouted:

Sandra! “What are you doing here?”

Sandra turned and gazed unbelievingly at the girl, then dashed towards her. Both embraced dancing round nearly falling down.

“Lizzy what are doing here?” Sandra shouted too.

“I am in 200 level Sec. admin and I live here.” Lizzy exclaimed

Sandra said, “I just finished registration. Meet my friend Sussy. She has been so helpful. In fact, she is trying to secure accommodation for me with her friend here”.

Lizzy extended her hand a bit reluctantly.

“Hi Sussy, thanks for the help. Sandra is my cousin and I am living alone so no need to search for accommodation. Sandra let’s pack your things in first then we gist”

That’s great o, Sussy thanks so much. I hope we see again; you’ve been of great help”.

“No probs, we shall connect again soon, bye”

Sussy left. Lizzy asked pointedly,

“Sandra how did you get to know that babe, Sussy? I bet she met you at the Reg centre and helped secure your Reg Number sharp sharp?”

“How do you know?” Sandra asked amazed at Lizzy accuracy.

“Well I am already in third year and I keep my eyes and ears open to know who is who in campus. Listen Sandra that girl is bad medicine to you”.

“How do you mean?”

“She is friendly and all that, but ever hear of the Brigade (BS)? Well, she is one of the leaders. She is known as BS2, that deputy to the leader, BS1.”

“Really, I will have to kill it with her. I am not into cult at all”

“Not only that the BS are into Lesbianism and prostitution. Their members keep pictures with the receptionists of big hostel in town. The pictures bear code numbers and telephone numbers with which the customer can use in arranging a deal. Sometimes they act as ushers or protocol in big ceremonies but the bottom line is sex for sale. So, Sandra my dear, he careful with her”.

“Trust me, I am here for studies, not sex”

Lizzy was happy. She was the leader of ZIP UP, a group dedicated to preaching morals and abstinence from sex till marriage, faithfulness in marriage, steady sex partner for married couple and use of condom for those addicted to it. She was neither a fanatical Christian nor a street-wise babe. She was always happy when she rescued a new student from the clutches of the BS. And for Sandra her own cousin, she, Lizzy, must go the extra miles in counseling and protecting her, she promised herself.

Lectures started in earnest for the first semester. For serious minded students, it was a new and a very exciting experience. Walking up early as 5am to prepare for lectures, sometimes there may not be time for breakfast as time seemed to fly. Suddenly it would be a few minutes to 8 o’clock lecture. The rush would be to secure a good seat in the front row in order to get every detail from the lecturer.

To be continued tomorrow

Credit: Dr. Nnamdi Anumihe