Super Story: Let’s Play Hard Full Episodes - By Miriam Edem

[Miss Ifeoluwa]

LET’S PLAY HARD
Episode 13
Story: Miriam Edem

One week later, the students of the department of Parasitology was already outside the school gate with their traveling bags as the luxuious buses was parked.
Jennifer stood with her friends scared as her eyes kept going through the students there.

“Hello Jennifer, she heard her name and turned to see Daniel.
“Hi, she replied.

“I see you’re set to go, he said.
“Yes but I don’t know if I can, she said.

“Because of Theodore? He asked and she nodded.
“He’s not coming and I don’t know if I will be paired with another person, I’m so worried now, Jenny said and Daniel phone began to ring.

“Why are you calling? Daniel asked seeing who it is.
“Meet me in the HOD office now, Theodore said and dropped the call.

“Don’t worry too much okay, I’ll be back, Daniel said and hurried off.
He met Theodore bringing the cartons of the Microscopes and other apparatus outside to be put in a special car that will transport it.

“Why are you doing this? Daniel asked.
“Isn’t it obvious? I have no choice, help me with this, Theodore said.

“So you mean you are coming? Daniel asked and he nodded.
“So why are you calling me? You are to do all of this with your partner, so call her up because I am busy, Daniel said and Theodore looked at him..

“Daniel this is delicate okay, let’s say I don’t want to stress Jennifer, now help me do this, Theodore said.
“Fine, you can do it yourself after all you said you can do everything alone, excuse me, Daniel said and left surprising Theodore who just stood speechless looking at him.

Daniel went to Jennifer and tapped her behind, “hi you’re back, Jenny said.
“Yea, Theodore needs your help now, Daniel replied.

“My help? She asked.
“He’s coming with us, and the HOD has already put the apparatus in you and Theodore charge, he’s trying to bring them out, Daniel replied..

“Really, what are we waiting for let’s go, Jenny happily said and put her bags in Joy charge.
Daniel pointed at the office and left while Jennifer slowly got nearer.

“Be careful with that sir its fragile, She heard Theodore telling the driver who was putting the stuffs at the back of the truck..
Theodore turned and saw Jennifer, “what are you doing here? He asked but she ignored and lifted a carton of it to the truck.

Minutes later the Hod and other lecturers of the department arrived, “are you guys done? They asked.
“Almost done sir, Jenny replied.

“OK please see that none gets damaged, its very important because if any get broken the student will be Affected. Every pair of student will have a microscope, there will be no sharing of microscopes so you guys need to be careful. That is money, the Hod said and they nodded.

“OK hurry up with it and call me on phone, there’s still a lot we need to do okay before we take off, The Hod said and hurried off with the lecturers.

“Are you tired? Theodore asked when he saw Jennifer heaved, but she ignored him and proceeded in the parking.
Minutes later they were done and Theodore called up the Hod to let him know.

Jennifer got a call immediately from Joy, “hello am just done just waiting for the Hod, jenny picked up.
“We are getting into the buses now and we are asked to sit in pairs. Please hurry, Joy said.

“Oh okay, Jenny said and looked at Theodore not knowing how to tell him..
“What’s wrong? Theodore asked but she was silent.

The Hod was seen coming and he saw everything needed for the research was parked neatly into the truck.
“OK this is good, he said nodding inspecting it.

“Sorry sir what about the buses? I left my bag there, Jenny said.
“Your bag is there? Theodore what about you? The Hod asked.

“My bag is with me, he replied and Damian was seen bringing a bag approaching them..
“That’s mine, Jenny said taking it from him.

“Sir the buses are filled and I was told the bag belongs to her, Damian said.
“Oh yea, so there’s no seat for them? A lecturer asked.

“Not at all sir, he replied.
“Is there any student left? The Hod asked..
“No sir everyone is in, he replied..

“Alright thanks for that, The Hod said and Damian smiled holding Jenny hands.
“Safe journey and be careful okay, he said.

“Thank you bye, Jenny said waving at him as he left.
“Uhmm are you two couples? A lecturer asked..

“No sir just a friend, Jenny replied and Theodore sneezed.
“Sorry I’ll go get my bag inside, Theodore said and went in.

“What are we going to do now with them? A lecturer asked.
“They can sit with Me, the front seat will be okay for them, the driver came in..

“Excellent! The Hod exclaimed and Theodore came out with his bag.
“Sorry Theodore you’re gonna use the truck with Jennifer, I hope you’re not angry? The Hod asked.

“Where are we going to sit? Theodore asked.
“At the front, its gonna be okay alright, the Hod said.

“Is she okay with it? Theodore asked referring to Jennifer.
“What do you say Jenny? A lecturer asked.

“Its okay sir as long as we will get there safely, she replied.
“Thats nice, please go in while I put your bags safely at the back, The Hod said and they went to the front which Jennifer was having difficulty to climb.

Theodore saw that and smiled as Jennifer was not ready to ask for help, she wanted turning to tell the lecturers but surprisedly Theodore held her by the waist and lift her up.
“Why did you do that! She shouted.

“You were wasting my time, he replied and climbed also shutting the door.
“Are you two cool? The Hod asked.

“Yes sir, Theodore replied but Jenny sat with a frown.
“Please drive to the gate, we are taking off together with the luxurious buses, we will be there soon okay, the Hod said and the Driver drove off.

The truck was just behind the buses and Joy called again,
“Where are you Jennifer? She asked
“Just behind you don’t worry, Jenny replied.

“You’re not using the buses? She asked.
“Nope, we are coming with the apparatus, Jenny replied.

“I don’t like this, I wanted us to sit near its boring here, Joy said.
“Its boring here too but don’t worry we will see soon okay. Bye, Jenny said and dropped the call while Theodore shook his head when he listened to the conversation, he brought out his earphones to keep himself company.

Jennifer remembered she left hers and looked at Theodore angrily who didn’t care.

Five minutes later the buses began to move and the journey began, on the way Jennifer was already dozing off and Theodore saw it.
He took off his earphones looking at her as her head was bending to the driver.

He gently took it and kept it on his shoulder and she slept peacefully……………

TBC.

[Miss Ifeoluwa]

LET’S PLAY HARD
Episode 14
Story: Miriam Edem
 

There was a jerk in the truck that woke Jennifer up, she raised her head slowly wondering how she got her head on Theodore shoulder.
“You’re awake? Theodore asked but she cleaned her face without saying a word to him.

“You know you look more better when you act like a dumb, I love the development, Theodore said.
“Is the journey still far sir? Jenny asked the driver.

“Well its a remote village we are going to and yes we still have a hour or so to get there, but we agreed to stop somewhere for the student to stretch out and take a break before we proceed, the man replied.
“Gosh! Jenny exclaimed.

“Don’t worry we will get there soon, the man said.
Jenny phone began to ring and it was her mom calling,

“Hello mommy, jenny picked up.
“Don’t tell me you still went ahead for that journey, her mom said.

“Mom its compulsory and I had no choice……… “Well you have a choice! What kind of a school is that taking people children to where their parents have no idea about. How is that fair with the money I’ve spent there! Her mom shouted.

“Mom can you calm down please, its a research work and everyone will be fine please, Jenny said.
“You’ll be fine there for a week? What type of a stupid research is that? Her mom asked and Jenny rolled her eyes..

“Sorry mom but I have to speak with you later, here is not a good place to talk this over again, Jenny said.
“You better be sure you get back safe and sound else you’ll get it hot from me, her mom said and dropped the call and Jenny heaved.

Theodore was busy looking at her all these while and quickly removed his eyes to the road when she was done with the call,

“What were you busy looking at? Jennifer asked.
“Are you talking to me? He asked.

“Unfortunately I am, she replied and his phone began to ring too..

“Hello dad, Theodore picked up.
“How are you doing there? He asked.

“I would have loved to answer you but sadly you were not able to see me before we took off so you’ll know the condition I am right now, Theodore replied.
“I don’t understand, are you not comfortably seated? He asked.

“Maybe I would have been if I was seated with a reasonable being at least, sadly its the opposite, Theodore said and Jennifer angrily looked at him.
“Theodore its just for a week okay and I know there’s a lot of things you are going to learn and experiences you won’t forget. Try to pinch out the fun from that adventure alright, His dad said.

“Do I have a choice? Don’t worry I’ll be fine, take care, Theodore said..
“Bye son, he said and the line went dead.

“Did you just refer that to me? Jenny immediately asked.
“Last I checked I was talking with my dad and whatever I will say to him is strictly none of your business. And again, I can’t remember calling your name in our discussion or are you suddenly trying to let me notice you again? Theodore asked.

“Not even in your wildest dreams, Jennifer blurred out and he burst out laughing.
“You weren’t trying to get me notice you when you tried giving me your kerchief to tie on that little girl leg huh? Or you weren’t trying to get my attention at least when you wanted dressing like Natasha right? Theodore asked and Jenny smiled.

“So because I showed concern to the little girl means I was trying to get you notice me? And who said my dressing was to mimic anybody or get your filthy attention? Jenny asked back.

“Swallow your pride because its so obvious you’re already falling for me, I know this signs more better okay, Theodore said and put on his headphones before Jenny could say anything.

“Is this how you two fight? You remind me of my campus sweetheart years ago, the driver said smiling at them but Jennifer was silent thinking about what Theodore just said and swore to pay back.

Few minutes later the truck came to a stop at the back of the school buses which Theodore came out and shut the door back like Jennifer wasn’t coming down..
Jennifer sighed and came down on her own which she met Joy coming to her and gave her a hug,

“Not to bad, she said referring to the truck..
“Let’s not talk about it, what’s up for refreshment? Jennifer said taking her away from the truck.

“Cheese burger and yoghurt, Joy replied.
“Uhm sounds delicious, where’s Gladys? Jenny asked.

“She’s busy with her boyfriend partner, Joy replied.
“Boyfriend? They have fallen In love already? Jenny asked.

“There you see, Joy replied and Jenny smiled at that.
“But what’s wrong with your partner? You seem not to like him, Jenny said.

“Gosh Jenny everything about that guy is a no for me, he talks too much and it pisses me off. To crown It all his talking really makes no sense to me, so annoying, Joy blurred out and Jenny burst out laughing.

“Sorry I can’t help but laugh now, when I was complaining about mine you were standing like a motivational speaker, Now here you are, Jenny said.
“Yea yea go ahead and laugh, lets go take our refreshment, Joy said as the students were seen heading to a place.

Jennifer looked back and saw Theodore going to seat back in the truck not interested with whatever is going on, “isn’t he coming? Joy asked Jenny.
“How am I suppose to know? Maybe he’s watching over the truck let’s go, Jenny replied and they left……………….

Minutes later they returned and Theodore stepped down when he saw Jenny coming, Jenny stood looking at the truck wondering how she’s going to climb it when Theodore wasn’t looking at her either but concentrating on his phone.

“Hey, Theodore heard a voice and turned to see Daniel.
“Hey too, quite surprised you’re here, Theodore replied.

“I didn’t see you over there, Daniel said.
“Like you Care, Theodore replied but Daniel stretch forth a bag for him.

“That’s yours, Daniel said and he slowly got it from him.
“I was only angry with you bro but i wont stop to care, I have to go now, Daniel said and turned to leave.

“Daniel, Theodore called out and he stopped.
“Thank you, Theodore said and hugged him smiling.

“Its nothing, I think someone needs help at your back, Daniel said referring to Jennifer.
“Hurry up now bye, Theodore said pushing him away as he left laughing at them.

“Will you please stop wasting my time over there, Theodore said to Jennifer who angrily looked at him and hissed.
She tried climbing again in that anger to prove she can actually climb, but she fell which her left leg went behind her causing a sprain.

She let out a soft cry and Theodore quickly went to her but she beat his hand off from her,
“Get your filthy hands from me! She shouted and the driver came.

“What happened to you? He asked helping her up.
“I wanted climbing up but i couldn’t, she replied while Theodore folded his hand looking at her.

“Am so sorry for that, i hope you didn’t hurt yourself? He asked.
“Actually my ankle, but don’t worry I’ll be fine, she replied.

“Let me help you up then, the driver said and helped her up while Theodore smiled nodding and took his seat without looking at Jenny face as he enjoyed his burger……………

Tbc

[Miss Ifeoluwa]

LET’S PLAY HARD
Episode 15
Story: Miriam Edem
 

They finally arrived which reservations were made for the students to lay their head, the Hod came out to address them before they retired to their different rooms.

“Welcome once again everyone I’m  so glad we arrived safely.

You don’t need to fear, the environment here is serene and safe with so many fun to catch and so many things to Learn. I did my very best to bring out the superb and the best choice for us and make sure our stay here is enjoyable, I hope you like it? He asked..

“Yes sir, they replied.
“That’s good. Tomorrow we will begin and you all need to wear your overalls and boots because of the boggy environment especially when we will set into the forest……… “Sorry sir, did you just say Forest? A student asked scared.

“And sir why forest? We are not here for the study of mycology or botany right? Another student asked..

“Uhmmm I see, but have you forgotten that parasites are also found in animals, and doesn’t the forest harbour this animals who is the host for the parasites? What about the soil and water bodies, are parasites not found also?

There Is a steam spring and a stream around here which we are going to visit also, don’t be scared of the word forest its totally safe.

Not only that, we will set into the neighbourhood to see things for ourselves, don’t worry when we begin tomorrow you’ll see for yourselves what I am trying to explain, the Hod replied.

“No problem sir, the students replied.
“Good, the boys to your quarters, the ladies do same and have a good day, the Hod dismissed.

“Sorry sir, can we look around at least for pleasure? A student asked.

“I am so sorry no, you are my responsibility now and every of your movement must be supervised by me and the other protocols that will be here tomorrow. I need to return you guys back in one piece, I hope you understand, the man said.

“Definitely sir, the student replied and went in.

“What’s wrong with you? Joy asked when she noticed the way Jennifer walked.

“Its nothing, let’s go to our room first, Jenny replied.

They were showed their rooms which was arranged like a dormitory, as usual Joy choose a bed beside Jennifer.

“Its not bad, at least its spacious and airy, I must recommend the Hod for a good job, Joy said and Jenny nodded and drew up her trouser from the leg and the red spot was boldly there.

“You broke your leg? Joy asker.
“No I didn’t, I just had a little sprain, Jenny replied.

“And you didn’t tell anybody? You call it little when it affected your walking steps, Joy said and a student called up Jennifer, “you’re needed outside, she said.

“By who? Joy asked.
“Don’t worry I’ll check it out, Jenny cut in and covered her leg to see Theodore standing with his hand folded.

“What are you doing here? She asked.
“Good question, all thanks to the Hod for giving me a careless and lazy partner for such a responsibility, Theodore replied and she quickly remembered.

She went in saying nothing to him, “where are you going to? Joy asked when she saw Jenny changing up.

“I need to do something okay, I’ll be back, Jenny replied when she was done and Left to see Theodore still outside.

She sighed and passed him and he noticed the way she walked as he followed behind her.

“Where were you Jennifer? The Hod asked when they arrived.

“Sorry sir I wanted to change up first, I felt sticky with the clothes, she replied.

“You guys need to take Care of this things, I may be too busy to remember it please help me, The Hod said.

“Sure sir, Jenny said and he left while they took over from him..

Jennifer was having difficulties but she just have to pretend to avoid Theodore mocking her.

Soon Theodore was out of sight and she wondered where he went to leaving all of the work for her to do.

She continued with the work and tiredly sat down to rest and raised the trouser up again tying a kerchief on her ankle.

Immediately a hand held her and she raised her head to see Theodore looking at her, “where the hell did you go to? She asked.

“Just shut up and stop acting lazy, he replied and squatted with a little container in his hand.

“What’s this for? She asked but he ignored her question and untied the kerchief from her leg, “Next time you are hurt, try to open your mouth and ask for help. You kept walking like a turkey that is sick and it irritates me more, he said rubbing the smashed leaves he got from the bush on her while she was quiet not believing her eyes.

“Don’t leave this place for now, Theodore said and kept the container for her and left to continue from where she stopped.
Jennifer couldn’t help but smile as she sat down watching him do the work but then she remembered his words in the truck and her mood changed.

She angrily stood up and left the place, ‘hey what are you doing? Theodore shouted.
“F**k you with your herbs, did I ask for your help? Try to put your effort where it will be more appreciated okay, Jenny said.

“Here she is putting meaning into a little help I am offering, I earlier helped you to the truck and you behaved like I touched you intimately. I left you to do it on your own and this is what you got, you should be grateful I cared at least, Theodore replied.

“Your myopic reasoning is quite pathetic if you think I can fall or accept a guy like you. When will you accept the fact when I say your attitude and everything sucks? I scent it on the first day I met you and Yuh are absolutely no guy a reasonable girl can dream to have. Now listen, if you really want this research to go down good, stay clear from me! Jennifer said and left while he just stood looking at her.

Jennifer went back and told Joy everything Theodore said to her in the truck,
“He said that to you? Whats he feeling like by the way if he thinks every girl must have a crush on him, Joy said.

“I feel so bittered now about him, and what I don’t understand is why he bothered himself to get me herbs when he’s the cause of all this, Jenny said.

“I’ll get an ointment for you, Joy said.
“Where will you see that? Jenny asked.
“Just wait here, I just have to ask first, Joy said and left………………….

“Theodore and Jennifer are partners? Who did that! Natasha shouted when she got to know about it.

“I don’t understand, I thought you wanted this too? but why are you feeling jealous now? Lydia asked.

“Not this way Lydia and I have every right to be jealous when I am not there. look I won’t see them for one good week, I wanted to see their every move and know where to strike, she replied.

“But they will still get back, then you can carry out your plans on them, Lydia said.

“Do you think they will fall in love with themselves? I see Jennifer kind of tough considering the way she has acted with him in school, Natasha said.

“I really don’t know, but I have an insider there, she can help us if you want, Lydia replied.

“You mean to monitor them for me and make their stay more sweet right? Natasha asked laughing.

“Absolutely, she Hates Jennifer too and she’ll do a good job, Lydia replied.

“What are you waiting for? Call her up and let’s know what’s going on, Natasha said……….

TBC.

[Miss Ifeoluwa]

LET’S PLAY HARD
Episode 16
Story: Miriam Edem
 

That evening everyone came out sitting outside having fun, “Hi babes, I don’t think I’ve seen you throughout today, Gladys said approaching Joy and Jennifer.

“Yea that’s right when you were busy with your boyfriend, Joy replied.

“Don’t mind her, how is he? I see you really love him, Jennifer came in.

“Yea I do and he loves me too, that’s perfect right? Gladys replied smiling and Joy heaved.

“Jenny pull up your trouser so I can apply this, Joy said and Jennifer raised the trouser up.

“What happened to you? Gladys asked.

“What do you care? Joy replied.
“What’s your problem? Are you jealous or what? Gladys angrily asked.

“Girls calm down what’s going on? Jennifer asked.

“I think you should find out what her problem really is, Gladys said and left.

“Joy what’s the problem? Jenny asked.
“Nothing, she replied and concentrated with what she was doing.

“Hi Gladys, Mabel approached her as she sat down somewhere.
“Good evening, Gladys replied..

“Evening dear, you know me right? Mabel asked.

“I don’t think so but I know you’re my senior, she replied.

“Yea thats true, am in the finals but I thought the Hod once said everyone is equal here right? Mabel asked and Gladys nodded.

“That’s right, please sit down, Gladys said adjusting for her.

“Thank you, what’s wrong between you and Jennifer? Mabel asked.

“It’s not Jennifer actually but her friend Joy, she replied.

“Yea right, are you that close to her? Mabel asked.

“Yea somehow but Joy is more close to her and I think she likes her better, Gladys replied and Mabel nodded.

“But why are you concerned? Gladys asked.
“Can I trust you? Mabel asked taking Gladys hand.

“I don’t understand, Gladys replied.
“Look I need you to do something for me okay, get close to them and give me every information you can about Jennifer, Mabel said and Gladys shook.

“Sorry I can’t do that when i don’t know the motive behind this, Gladys said taking her hand off from Mabel.

“My motive isn’t bad okay, I just want to know her every move here, especially when she’s with Theodore that’s all, Mabel replied.

“I am so sorry I can’t do this, I have to go now, Gladys said getting up.

“Then I don’t think you will have Thompson, you love him don’t you? Mabel asked and Gladys stopped.

“Thompson has nothing to do with this and bringing him into this matter is just awkward, Gladys replied and Mabel smiled getting up from where she sat.

“He is my cousin and you know what means, I can take him away from you if I want to. When you change your mind, you know where to find me okay, Mabel said and left while Gladys looked at her confused.

Gladys slowly went back to where Jennifer and Joy sat, “Hey, I apologize about Joy attitude okay, you don’t need to be that angry, Jenny said to her.

“Its okay, how did You get that? Gladys asked.

“I fell from the truck, Jenny replied.
“Was Theodore not there to help? Gladys replied.

“Why are you asking all of this? Joy asked.
“Why won’t I? Is Theodore not her partner and were we not suppose to be with our partners? Gladys replied back.

“Theodore was there okay but I didn’t need his help, now change the discussion, Jenny said.

“If you say so, Gladys said and her phone beeped with a message from Thompson, “meet Me at the hibiscus flower”.

“OK girls I need to go see my boyfriend, we’ll talk later, Gladys said and hurried off while Joy rolled her eyes.

“Joy I understand that face, is there anything you’re not telling me? Jenny asked.

‘Nothing, Joy replied.
“Don’t lie to me, Jenny insisted.
“OK fine I wanted Thompson, Joy replied and Jenny heaved.

“Is that why you’re giving Gladys attitudes? I don’t like that, Jenny said.

“But I…….. “He loves Gladys now get over it. Must you hate her because of that? Their love story started being partners which Gladys had nothing to do with it, now I want you to stop this immediately and forget about him. You’ll have your own okay, or better still take a second look at your partner, Jenny said winking at her and Joy burst out laughing.

“Don’t even go there, that’s a big no for me, Joy replied.

“You can never tell, Jenny said.

“Same way you can never tell between you and Theodore, Joy replied and Jenny laughed.

“Silly girl, Jenny said and her phone beeped.

“Be in the store room for investigation before going to sleep” Jennifer read and wondered who sent it.

“What’s that? Joy asked.

“Nothing really, just a reminder to check the store house before going to sleep, Jenny replied………………

Gladys went there and saw Mabel and Thompson together, “Hi dear, Thompson said giving her a peck.

“Who is she? Gladys whispered.
“Oh she? She’s my cousin, the one I told you about. Mabel meet Gladys, Thompson introduced.

“Nice to meet you and i hope you’ll make a good girlfriend else I’ll take him away from you, Mabel said smiling as she shook Gladys hand.

“Oh yea sure, nice to meet you too, Gladys replied breathing hard.

“Alright dear i just wanted to see you before i go bed, we’ll talk tomorrow okay, goodnight, Thompson said giving her a hug and wanted leaving with Mabel.

“Can i have a word with you Mabel? Gladys stopped her.

“Yea, Thompson I’ll see you later okay, Mabel said.

“Alright bye, Thompson said and left and Mabel faced Gladys.

“I understand what you are trying to do and yes you’ve proved you’re truly Thompson cousin, but i want to know why you are asking me to do this, Gladys said.

“Its simple, is just for Natasha that’s all, Mabel replied.

“The campus model? But what for? Gladys asked.

“Safe me your inquisitiveness and do what I am asking you to do, Mabel replied and she nodded.

“Fine, Jennifer right now has a sprain which she got from falling off the truck, Gladys said.

“Was Theodore not there to help her or treat it because i know he can do that, Mabel said.

“She didn’t want his help and that’s all I know, Gladys replied.

“Good, go more closer if possible be in the same room with them, Mabel said.

“I have my room and the beds there are already occupied, Gladys replied.

“Don’t worry, I’ll make a way for you to sleep there just go close to them. Goodnight, Mabel said and wanted leaving but she stopped.

“Take my number in case you have anything to tell me, Mabel said calling out her digits and left while Gladys stood confused……….

“I finally got her friend Gladys, Mabel called up Natasha.

“OK and did Yuh get anything from her? Natasha asked.

“Well the Jenny of a girl has a sprain she got from falling off the truck, Mabel replied.
“Was Theodore not with her? Natasha asked.

“She didn’t want His help and I haven’t seen Theodore around her either, Mabel replied.
“Gosh this two are still proving tough, Natasha said and heaved.

“But why do you want them to fall in love? Mabel asked.

“Because I have my plans which will hurt them both, I need them to be close and use to each other, Natasha replied.

“If you say so, I’ll keep updating you then, good night, Mabel said and dropped the call…………..

Jennifer checked her time and yawned, “I need to go girls, Jenny said getting up.
“To where? Gladys asked.

“I have to check out the store house before I sleep, its I and Theodore’s work, Jenny replied and gave Joy her phone.

“Keep it safe for me okay, She said to her.

“OK bye, Gladys said and Jenny left.

Jenny got into the store and saw Theodore already there, “when you enjoy the comfort of your bed, remember we have a responsibility, Theodore said not looking at her.

“We? I thought you’re a superman who can do everything on his own, You should be grateful am keeping off since you can’t stand my presence, Jenny replied and Theodore smiled.

“You’re absolutely right, and thanks for taking your sick presence out of my sight, you’re such a life saver, Theodore said and scoffed.

“Wow in summary my presence takes your breathe away right? I can’t wait to see you gasping for air then, Jennifer said and Theodore smiled going close to her.

“When I see the girl that takes my breathe away, it feels romantic and I love it, but in your case you’re choking, your personality pisses people off and you know it, Theodore said.

“It pisses gullible people like you who can’t stand my personality, so don’t blame me my personality doesn’t just match your type! Jennifer smiled and walked away from him to do what she came for……………..

Gladys’s quickly texted Mabel “Jenny just left now to investigate the store room with Theodore”.

Mabel saw it and wondered what to do, she left to the store house and saw them together, she went closer and locked the door outside and left.

Jennifer was done and wanted leaving but noticed the door couldn’t open, she struggled with the door and Theodore went nearer and confirmed it locked.

“How could you be this stupid! Why did you leave the key outside the door! Theodore shouted on her.

“How is that my fault? You left the key outside yourself, Jennifer replied.
“I left it there so you will open up when you arrive, you should have put it back inside Numbskull! Theodore shouted……………….

Tbc

[Miss Ifeoluwa]

LET’S PLAY HARD
Episode 17
Story: Miriam Edem
 

“What are we going to do now? Jennifer asked.
“Are you asking me that? Sh*t! I left my phone with Daniel, Theodore said searching his pocket.

“Me too I left mine with Joy, Jennifer said and weakly sat down somewhere while Theodore tried opening the door.
“Someone did this on purpose, the door is locked outside, Theodore said.

“But that’s wickedness, why should anyone do that? Jenny asked.
“I don’t know, but all I know is the power of this place will be turned off very soon to avoid intruders from knowing what’s in here, Theodore said.

The thought of hearing the lights will be turned off soon made Jennifer scared when her greatest enemy is darkness.

“You mean we are going to be in darkness? Jenny asked.
“Simple and short, Theodore replied and sat down while Jenny heaved and leaned her head on the wall.

Theodore looked at her for a while and saw the sad look on her face, “I’m sorry, he gently said.
“For what? She asked.

“For shouting on you, he replied.
“Really? Its not the first time you’ve shout on Me but calling me a Numbskull is the first, she replied.

“I won’t apologize for that because its the truth, he said and she nodded.
“Then don’t bother to apologize you can eat it, she said and turned her face the other side.

Few minutes later the lights went off and Jennifer was so scared as she looked around not sure of where Theodore is.

Theodore noticed that and began giving some scary sounds with his mouth and with things around him..
“Theodore, Theodore where are you? Jennifer said afraid and stood up but couldn’t see anything.

Theodore tried controlling his laughter and gave another scary sound that made Jennifer screamed and fell on something.

Theodore was with a small torch and he quickly put it on to see what Jennifer fell on.
He saw Jennifer on the floor holding her leg and he went to her,

“I’m sorry I didn’t know it will get to this, Theodore said.
“Get your hands off me bastard! Jennifer shouted with tears streaming down her face.

Theodore heaved and weighed the torch somewhere, came back and carried her from the floor while she kept hitting him to keep her down.

“What the hell is your problem Jennifer? You called on me to help you right? Now why are pushing me away? He asked.
“Its your fault, you caused this so stop playing nice okay, Jenny said.

“Fine I apologize, I didn’t know you’ll be this scared, now can I see your leg? Theodore asked but she sniffed without saying nothing.
He raised a bit of her trousers up and saw she hit the place again.

“Did you apply an ointment on this? He asked.
“Joy did, she replied.
“You should have accepted my treatment, I wonder why you refused it, Theodore said.

“That’s because such treatment won’t work when its coming from a person like you, Jenny replied and he smiled.
“You think so? He asked but Jenny only sniffed.

“I wish I can go out now, I would have get something to ease the pain, Theodore said.
“Who taught you that? Jenny asked.

“My mom, he replied.
“Where is she? She asked.

“Somewhere married to another person, he replied and Jenny heaved.
Theodore stood up from where he squatted to examine Jenny legs and Jenny suddenly got scared.

“Where are you going to? She asked.
“To sit down somewhere, he replied.

“Can’t you sit here? Please I promise I won’t give you trouble, Jenny pleaded and he laughed sitting down beside her.
“Are you this scared of darkness? Theodore asked and she nodded.

“So tough people do have their weakness huh, Theodore said nodding.
“What makes you think am tough? She asked.

“What makes you think am rude? He asked back.
“Yours is so obvious and that’s the truth, Jennifer said and he nodded.

“You think so? Unfortunately something happened that very first day we met which resulted to that attitude, I guess it was a transfer of aggression and it fell on a wrong and tedious person, Theodore said and Jennifer smiled.

“Tedious person indeed, so you had to follow up the aggression on me right? She asked.
“I don’t know, maybe we were meant to be cat and dog and I kind of enjoy the different treatment you do give me, Theodore replied.

“Interesting, Jennifer said and they heard footsteps coming.
“I think someone is heading this way, Theodore said and stood up going to the door.

“Theodore! They heard Daniel voice.
“Hey man open up this door quick! Theodore replied inside.

“What happened? Daniel asked coming closer.
“Have you noticed any key outside? We were locked in here by someone, Theodore replied and Daniel looked around him,

“Here’s the key, Daniel said seeing it beside the door and opened up.
“Ahhhh thank you so much, Theodore said shaking hands with him.

“You were locked up here alone? Daniel asked.
“No I and Jennifer, please stay with her I’ll be back, Theodore said and hurried off while Daniel got in and met Jennifer sitting on the floor.

“Hey thanks for coming to our rescue, Jenny said.
“Sorry I disrupted something, Daniel said smiling.

“Disrupted something? Nah not at all, I really want to leave this place. By the way where’s Theodore? Jenny asked.
“He hurried off just like that, I don’t know why, Daniel said.

“This late and are we going to wait for him? Jenny asked.
“Sure, what happened to your leg? Daniel asked.

“Ermmm its a little sprain, Jenny replied while Daniel looked at it carefully.
‘This isn’t little, now i see why Theodore hurried off, Daniel said and Jennifer remembered something.

“Has he gone to get me herbs? Jenny asked.
“That’s Theodore for you and I wonder why you two fight with each other in every opportunity. Hey I hope you two didn’t fight in here? Daniel asked.

“But he’s annoying, Jenny said.
“Every human is annoying, but he gat that part of him that is sweet and loving, that makes me stick to him like a glue, Daniel replied.

“Are you his brother? Jenny asker.
“Me? Not at all, we met in school here. At first i didn’t like the school and I was the greatest dummy ever in the whole world. I wonder how I got the admission but surprisedly my parents did all they could and I found myself here. I was always pissed off by student, there in the hostel my things will be snatched and i won’t do anything about it.

My dullness and foolishness made everyone make fun of me, then Theodore came around and changed everything. He made me his best friend, took me out of the hostel to his house, drew me close as his very blood and wrote a new chapter of Daniel.

I am what I am today because of him and guess what, he never bragged about any of this to anybody. We can fight and have a misunderstanding with ourselves but he will never bring this up to hurt me, he made me part of his family. So you see Jennifer, Theodore isn’t just what you think he is okay, please stop fighting with him, Daniel said and Jenny smiled.

“I’ll think about it, Jenny replied and they laughed.
“Laughing about me right? Theodore said coming in rubbing herbs between his hands.

“I knew it, you left to get herbs for her this late, how sweet, Daniel said getting up from where he sat beside Jenny and Theodore shook his head.
“Daniel shut up, Theo replied.

“Apply it gently okay and make sure it doesn’t hurt her, Daniel said but Theo only smiled rubbing it on Jennifer legs.
“It will ease the pains okay. Can you stand? Theodore asked her when he was done.

“How can she stand with that? She’ll stress her leg and the drug won’t work anymore, Daniel replied.
“Don’t worry i can manage, Jenny said and attempted to get up but Theodore carried her in his arms.

“Daniel lock the door and give me the keys, Theodore said leaving the store while Jennifer couldn’t believe her eyes.
Daniel tried controlling his laugh as he saw that, “be careful with her okay, Daniel said locking the door happily………………..

TBC.

[Miss Ifeoluwa]

LET’S PLAY HARD
Episode 18
Story: Miriam Edem
 

Mabel was just around to see what will happened, when she saw Theodore carrying Jennifer to her quarters, she quickly called up Natasha.

“Can’t it wait till morning? Natasha picked the call with a sleeping eyes.
“Theodore just carried Jennifer up like a baby, Mabel dropped and Natasha quickly sat up.

“Theodore carried Jennifer up? Impossible! Natasha shouted.
“What’s wrong with you? What exactly do you want? Mabel angrily asked and Natasha closed her eyes tight.

“Good development, continue with it okay, looks like I have to dig up my plans and make it thick. Bye, Natasha said and dropped the call.
Mabel left to her quarters and met Gladys outside, “what’s the problem? Mabel asked.

“What did you do to Jennifer? She’s not back yet, Gladys said.
“Silly girl, Theodore just dropped her off, Mabel replied.

“What! What led to that? In fact I can’t continue in this anymore and am backing out, Gladys said and Mabel smiled.

“Did you know the little information you gave to me made Jennifer and Theodore close. I just want to see them fall in love and stop fighting okay, is that a bad motive? I thought she’s your friend but you can’t do this one simple thing to make her happy, excuse me, Mabel said and got into her quarters while Gladys heaved pacing around confused………………….

The next morning Jennifer heard a tap and opened her eyes to see Joy, “its morning already? Jenny asked cleaning her eyes.
“I am just wondering when you came back yesterday when I was awake waiting for you, Joy replied.

“I didn’t want to wake you up but I came back late. Are we to take our bath now? Jenny asked.
“Yea. and here is your phone, your mom called, Joy said returning her phone.

“I’ll call her back then, thank you, Jennifer said and got set to take her bath………………

Jennifer dressed in her overalls went out and saw Theodore with his friends talking and she slowly approached them, “good morning all, she greeted.
“Good morning, they replied.

“Have you checked out the…… Jennifer said using eye contact on Theodore.
‘Not yet, how’s your leg? Theo asked.

“Ermmm the pains was reduced and I don’t think I walk like a sick turkey anymore, Jenny replied and Theodore smiled and squatted to check her leg.
The student there was surprised to see that and Jennifer noticed the gazes on her and felt like fainting.

“You applied an ointment? Theodore asked getting up.
“Joy insisted to, she replied.

“No problem, so can we go now? Theodore asked and she nodded.
“OK guys see you later, Theo said to his friends.

“Bye Daniel, Jenny said waving at him..
“Bye first lady, Daniel replied winking at her.

The store room is quite distanced from the student hostel, “can you please stop squatting like that in public so tongues won’t wag, Jenny said to him as they were going.

“I can do that to anybody, I don’t see anything wrong with it, he replied.
“Your students, you know how they behave. I am tired of seeing myself on net, Jenny said and Theodore burst out laughing.

“My students like I have the school huh? And I thought you were enjoying all of it, Theo said.
“What! Hell no please, Jenny replied.

“OK, looks like I’ll apply the herbs here so they won’t see it, agreed? Theo asked.
“Better and Thank you, Jenny said.

“You’re welcome at least you won’t look like a sick turkey anymore, Theodore said smiling while Jennifer only nodded and they arrived……………….

Few minutes later the Hod arrived and gave every student hand gloves, and every partner he gave a container to put in their samples. He also gave some guys shovels and they set into the bush.

“Today we won’t be doing too much but I’ll just talk about Helminths. I hope you all know helminths are worms and worms are cylindrical organisms with a head and a tail, The Hod said and got a shovel from one of the student digging a particular area showing them the different sizes of worms.

“They differ in size as you can see but there are parasitic helminths which can be divided into several groups including the nematodes and trematodes. Now if I should ask, what are trematodes in a simple sentence? The Hod asked.

“Flat worms, the students chorused.
“Or otherwise called? The Hod asked.

“Flukes, Jennifer replied.
“Beautiful. Now there are conditions that promotes fluke transmission and that is the presence of slow running streams and also presence of stagnant water surrounded with vegetation etc.
There is a slow running stream up there, let’s go check it out, the Hod said leading the way……………….

A brief lecture was done there and samples were gotten to be experimented on. “I think we are done here for today, the Hod summarized.
“Sir can we have a little swim here please? A student asked.

“The water have not been tested to be safe okay, The Hod replied.
“But Sir we are dirty, the students chorused.

“You know what, we will be entering the neighborhood to see what’s going on there. When we are done I’ll take you to a safe and nice stream to clean up, the Hod said.
“Okay sir, the students replied and he led them out.

They saw a group of villagers roasting crabs with the carapace.
“The carapace of a crabs can be a host for most parasites to live on. When a parasite has already invaded a crab and its being caught and roasted this way with it, as they eat this crab, the parasite goes into the human system and began to complete its life cycle. OK I want you all to go talk to them and hear the reason why the crabs are being roasted with the carapace, if possible get a sample from them. You have 15 minutes for that, the Hod said and every partner went away to have a little chat with the villagers………….

The students were later taken to a stream where they happily fell into it.
Jennifer couldn’t go into it because of the medication on her leg, she only washed her face, hands and legs and sat down looking at the students having fun. She later got bored and went in to sit at a rock

“Scared of water too right? Jennifer heard a voice and turned to see Theodore with a wet body.
“You wish, its because of the medication, she replied and he looked at it.

“Its worn off already, don’t worry I’ll apply another, Theodore said dragging her up.
“No i don’t want to, Jennifer said.

“If you don’t I’ll carry you now and you know what that means, Theodore said.
“I can’t go in there with my clothes on, Jenny replied.

“then take it off, Theo said and smiled when he saw how she behaved.
“I see someone is shy, don’t worry I’ll turn my back, Theodore said and turned his back for Jennifer to change up.

“Done, Jennifer said and he turned back and was almost thrown  off balance.
“Well then let’s go, Theo said holding her hand taking her out of the bush.

“We will be jumping in at the count of 5, please give us a little space, Theodore shouted and the students cheered at them.
“Are you ready? He asked Jennifer which she nodded but the students has already start counting for them……………….

Done swimming Jennifer came out wet laughing happily, “I’ll catch cold now, she said.
“Ermmm OK use this, Theodore said covering her with his jacket.

“Thank you, Jennifer said.
“Alright hurry up the Hod wants to see you guys in the hostel, a man said shouting on the students.

They arrived at the hostel and everyone retired to their different rooms, “God please touch the Hod to do this every month, Joy happily said.

“Uhmmm I saw you and Daniel together, I hope its not what am thinking, Jenny said winking at her.
“Keep thinking Jenny, you and Theodore are becoming romantic, Joy replied smiling at her.

“Hey we are just tired of being enemies okay, nothing serious, Jenny said.
“OK then, but can you please take off His jacket from your body or are you still feeling cold? Joy asked and Jenny burst out laughing.

“You’re crazy, Jenny said smiling at the Jacket while Joy just looked at her.
“You find him cool right? Joy asked Clinging on her back.

“I never knew he was this cool, Jenny replied and a beep came on her phone.
“Miss can I still apply the herbs before we set off to check the store room? Am outside” Jennifer read and smiled getting up.

“I’ll be back, Jenny say to Joy.
“Hey please don’t let this love make me feel lonely, Joy said with a frown.

“Call Daniel up or better still your loving Partner, Jenny said Laughing going out.
“By the way you look sexy on that shorts, Joy shouted.

“Silly girl, Jenny replied as she closed the door.

“I hope that silly wasn’t for me? Theodore asked coming out from a corner and Jenny giggled.
“Its for Joy anyway, she loves pulling my legs, Jenny replied as they strolled to the store room……………

Tbc.