II

Segun started skipping school - his exams were coming up and he couldn't be bothered studying. He started having randon flings which was completely out of character, and at one stage was even arrested for vandalisation of property.

He wouldn't open up to anyone about the hurt he was feeling and seemed to push everyone who had ever cared about him away, his siblings were so worried even though they were dealing with much the same stuff themselves. Bimbo decided she had to do something about it, she couldn't stand to see him this way.

Trust Segun acting true to form, he resisted, abused, dissed her at every turn, but she wouldn't give up and eventually wore down his resistance. They got pretty close during which time with her help he was able to process his emotions and came to a good place.

She mobilised the entire school to help with some of the funeral arrangements and organised a rota of friends so he was never alone at any one time. She was an immense support to him and the rest of his family welcomed her as one of their own and were grateful for her help.

After the funeral she never left his side. She even helped him study for his forthcoming exams. Life was back to normal and Segun was getting better, the pay-off came when he did brilliantlly in his exams.

All this while unbeknownst to her, Segun had taken notice of how Bimbo had stood by him in his troubles and he said a silent 'thank you' for having her in his life.