FRIENDS FROM SCHOOL - JEIEL DAMINA, CHISOM OGUIKE, BENEDICTA AKPAN, ERNEST ORZORJIRI

I’m not saying anything without my lawyer present. I know my rights. I wouldn't say I knew her or anything.

I mean, she was my classmates. But I didn't really know her like that. Knew her.

It's so sad what happened to her. She was. She was so kind and nice.

I hope she gets better. or is she did? No comments.

There's one particular person you should be questioning. But I don't see her here or anywhere. Who?

Who? Amara Yeah where is she? Who?

Amara Yes, she should be here getting interrogated. Who? Amara.

My name is Amara. And this is the story of how I went from being a shadow to becoming a storm. Secondary school is a jungle they say, A place where survival isn't just about getting good grades or winning a medal for being the most studious.

It's about finding your place fitting in, sometimes, standing out or falling. Hey! Amara!

! Amara! !

! Are you okay? Have a nice day, Dad.

Hey, remember you’re smart, you’re brave and you’re beautiful. I'm smart. I'm brave and I'm beautiful.

Now go conquer the world honey, You too, Dad. have a beautiful day at school. My story happens here.

Phenix High, top 20, Best private school in Nigeria. New term, new goals, new me. Why are you on the road you wiredo?

Sorry. I think just got the plague from touching her. No, don't apologize.

New term. New you. Everybody loves secondary school.

I mean, was there not so love? Bro! Seat is reserved.

Whose is this? . .

. For some, like Bella and the TDL- It's all about popularity, class and fame. They rule this school with their perfectly curated lives.

Massive social media followings. Casting shadows over anyone who dares to step in their ways. They are the main characters of Pheonix High.

Don't get me wrong, I don't hate them. In fact, I want to be like them. The main character.

Hi bestie! Fifi! It was such a long vacation I was literally counting down the days, hours, seconds.

Until like we leave that God forsaken village I thought you loved the village? I remember how you filled my ears with all you were going to do when you get there Climbing trees, sunbathing in streams -- Cooking firewood Oh! By the way, how did that go?

It went well, but I soon got tired. Besides, I missed you. I mean, you're my best friend in the whole Wild world.

I know, Why are you not wearing your friendship bracelet? Common Fifi Common Fifi Nobody wears a friendship bracelet in SS2 It's kind of lame. It's a symbol of our friendship.

Look-- I think we should try being friends with them this year. Guys, guys Guess who just followed me? Who?

- Kenzy - No way! Oh my God! That's Kenzy Why?

I don't know. Don't you want to be popular? If we hang around then we can be popular too.

Amara why do you want to be popular? Fifi aren't you tired of getting picked on as the school's outcast every day? Good morning class So nice having you all back.

I hope you enjoyed your holidays. For those who don't know me. My name is Mr.

Ireti Adepoju But you can call me Mr. Ireti I'm your new form teacher for the year. I’m looking forward to having a great time with you all.

Hey, Bella. Put off the phone. Take it away.

Bella You don't want to kiss me? Bella we’re on school premises. and we can’t do this Firstly, this room is locked, and there are no cameras anywhere.

So how will they know? It’s still agaist the schools rules You're such a good boy. Maybe that's why I’m so attracted to you.

Yet you’ve been posting photos of yours and random guys on IG Are jealous? Bella I sent you tons of messages on WhatsApp you’re yet to reply to I haven't been ignoring your messages. I've just been cautious.

You know how Shade and Oma are They're very nosy. I don't want them to stumble on the texts. It could blow our cover.

You know, our sweet little secret romance. Well about that Bella, I -- I don't want to be your secret boyfriend anymore. Are you breaking up with me?

Bella That's not it. I want us to be more open about this. Bella I want to tell the whole school you’re my girlfriend And about the bowling video, you can post it See, but that's the problem Fola, you’re not my boyfriend.

I mean, look at us, we’re so different. Which I love. Polar opposites.

Always bang. But esthetically. Not exactly the kind of guy I would date in public.

It wouldn't give -- Goals, you know? Don't be mad. You know, I have a reputation to uphold.

I'm literally the most popular girl in school. Popular girls don’t date nerds So I-- I guess this is over. Fola I didn't call you a nerd.

You know, it's literally impossible, for us to join th TDL right? I mean, the the’re an exclusive group of the most popular girls in our class. And not to talk of the fact that they have a very large following on TikTok and Instagram.

Nothing's impossible Fifi We won’t know if we don't try, right? What's the worst that could possibly happen? The worst?

Well, they would make complete fun of us and laughing in our faces. There she is -- We finally found her The diamond of the season Amara, you my friend have been voted by 90% of our classmates as-- Drm roll, please. Ugliest girl in our class.

Tobi Perfect fit Isreal! Can you grow the fuck off. We’re not in primary school anymore.

Madame, calm down. Don't be jealous. Look, if you keep doing this rubish, am going to reported to the principal.

-Isreal -Boys Who is this? This boy? Leave them the hell alone Fola You think because you grow an inch taller over the holiday I still you can’t mess you up?

And what in the world is happening here? Ma’am we’re just gisting Gisting? To your clases now!

Amara Amara It’s okay, stop crying. It’s okay Why would the call me the ugliest girl in class? I’m I really that ugly?

You know that's not true. Is it because of my acne? Amara, you’re beautiful.

You’re very-- Infact you’re the most beautiful girl in the entire school No Fifi, don’t say that You know it's not true. Amara would I lie to you? Anyone who does not see how beautiful you are-- is either blind or dumb.

And we all know israel is very dumb. I mean, like, very, very dumb. I wish our lives can get better than this in this school.

Am so tired of getting picked on. It's okay. Just give it two years, okay?

Two more years, and we're out of here for good. No Fifi, it's too far. This is why we should join TDL.

So then what happens? Our lives magically become better overnight, or what? Fifi-- Do you see anyone bullying the TDL?

People literally worship the ground that they walk on. Okay, then how do you plan to intend to convince them to join? Trust me, that's going to be harder than further math This is for those who are yet to register for any social clubs.

Please sign up Your membership and participation will reflect on your final records, so take it seriously. See you later, guys. Everyone, eyes on me, please.

Thank you. This is a PSA. If you're interested in joining the TDL, we are open to welcoming two new lucky members.

Yay! So, if you think you're fabulous and you feel like you have what it takes-- Apply within. Okay, you can go back to your boring stuff now.

Okay, Let’s go, let's just talk to them Come Fifi I'm so excited. Amara, we don’t really have to do this? This girls don’t look very welcoming.

Let’s go first Even with the process, I saw spiderman carrying-- Hi, Bella Oman, and Shade Why are they talking to us? We're interested in being new members of the TDL. [Laughter] Oh my God, I’m so dead The PSA was a joke.

And even if we want a new members, it wouldn't be you two nerds Exactly Ignor her, it wasn't a joke. We are open to new members, but you have to prove to us how deserving you are. We will do anything.

Okay, first let's play a game. How well do you know the TDL? What does TDL stands for?

The Divas Deluxe? What's my favorite snack? Oats biscuits Who's my celebrity role model?

Zendaya When is my birthday 12th June. It's a lie, this is giving Stalker. What's my favorite color?

-Lavender rose. -Neon pink. Okay.

I'm officially shook. Yeah, sure. Good.

You know us well, cool. But that wasn't the real test. To be a member of the TDL, you have to pass an initiation.

And initiation? Yeah. To become gold, you have to pass through fire.

Shade contact you Yes, I'll contact you. Just go. Go!

By Bella what are you up to? What are you up to? I'm glad you came.

I wanted us to have a proper date. Yeah, so Bella does this-- means you are considering making our relationship public? Not quite.

Look Bella my-- My mind is already made up I don't want to be your secret boyfriend anymore. Look, Fola what we have is special. If we make it public, it's only ruined our relationship.

Think about it. We're fine like this. But bella , I’m not I’m not Bella look, I want to be with someone who is proud to be with me in public.

I am proud to be with you in public. I just need time for the world to change, or something. I missed you.

I miss going on dates with you at the bowling bar. Stolen kisses here and there. I miss listening to your smart ideas-- and I don't want this to change or end.

At least not now, but Bella. What if you start dating some guy who is esthetically your type in public. Don't think about that.

What if I date someone else's in public? You wouldn't dare. You're all mine, Bella.

What are you doing here with him? Is this a date? No!

It's not a date. He just walked up to my table. How weird.

What do you want nerd? Can you imagine, thank God no one from school saw the two of you That would have been a huge scandal. Yeah.

What are you doing here? Oh yeah, I'm supposed to be on a date with Chucks from UNI-- but, he's running a bit late. Chucks from UNI ?

I told you about him. We met on IG, it has been magical ever since Explain magical? I mean, we’ve not done anything too crazy.

just sent him a few photos of my, you know-- and his own the same Okay, Just make sure your date doesn't take too long. You have to be there for the initiation tonight. Oh yeah, I forgot about that.

So tell me Bella What devious tricks do you have under your sleeve. Hi, guys. My name is Amara.

I am beautiful-- Confident, and popular. And I have over 2 million followers on my TikTok and Instagram. Oh my gosh!

[Knock on the door] Come in. Hi, dear. Why are you dressed?

Are you going somewhere? Yes, Dad. I was actually coming to tell you that I'll be going over to Fifi’s-- for a group study assignments thingy.

So-- And are you coming back tonight? I don't know yet. Maybe not.

Okay. All right. Let me know when you're ready.

I’ll drop you off, okay? No need for that, Dad. I already booked to ride.

Why would you book a ride Amara? I didn't want to bother you. I know that you'd be tired from work, so I-- booked a ride instead.

Besides, remember what the doctor said about reducing your stress level. I'm not sure I'm quite comfortable with this arrangement though I know, Dad? But I'll be fine.

Besides, it isn't the first time right? All right. Okay.

That’s fine. Ensure you send me your live location. And if it gets too late, you sleeps over at Fifi’s -Okay?

-Okay, Dad. -Alright. -Thank you dad.

I love you. Love you right back. Tonight, I become a member of-- The TDL!

Fifi Welcome ladies, come stand by the fire. I would like to officially welcome you to your TDL initiation night. Shade Here Come on.

What’s this? Drnk up. If it’s alcohol,I'm not drinking it.

It's not alcohol. It's non alcholilc wine. Trust me.

I thought you said it was grape juice? Oh! It’s not?

My bad. It's bitterleaf juice. So, Let's get down to it.

Who do you have a crush on at school? I don't have a crush on anyone. Come on.

That's not possible. There has to be at least one guy that you have like a huge crush on or something. Fifi How about you?

Same Argh! You girls are so boring! Let's spice things up.

Why don't you. . .

Tell us one embarrassing secret about yourselves? Or wait Since you guys are friends, you must share secrets, right? So come on, spill.

Tell us a secret that you know about each other We haven't got all night, ladies. Emm Emm One time in junior secondary school, Fifi was receiving love letters, and she thought it was from one guy from our class, but I was the one writing them, and she decided to ask him out but, she got turned down and I couldn't tell her I was the one that wrote them because she was heartbroken. Oh my goodness!

Amara! You are so evil! I love it.

I didn't know you had it in you Fifi, your turn! One time, After Amara’s mom recently passed away, She came over to my apartment She slept on the bed and she peed. Oh my God!

That’s so embarrassing. Wow! Oh My goodness!

That’s so sad. Amara, do you still wet the bed? Okay, now time for your final test.

Fifi, slap Amara three times. No, I'm not doing that. Do you want to pass the test or not?

Fifi, it's okay It's not a big deal. That was painful. I'm sorry.

But why didn’t you tell me you were the one sending all those letters? You were the one that told them the story we promised to take to our graves. But, you started it first.

Come on, ladies, We don't have all night. Cancelled. Slap her harder.

Why are you doing this? Do you want to be part of the TDL or not? Haaa!

ohhh! Her face is so red. Ehya!

Don’t cry. Amara, your turn. Call your dad and tell him that you're two months pregnant.

What! ? Why don't I get to do the same thing Fifi did?

Phone? ! Hello.

Hi. Yes, Good Evening. Is this Amara’s Father?

Bella, Stop! ! Yes.

Hi. This is a Amara’s friend. I'm actually with Amara right now, and there’s.

. . Bella, Stop it!

. . .

something she would like to tell you. Bella, Stop it! It's actually.

Actually, She's too embarrassed to tell you, so I'll tell you. Ehm, Amara is two months pregnant You freak! Do you know how much that cost?

Just get out of here. You are disqualified. You will never get into the TDL in your life.

I. . .

I. . I’m Sorry Get out of here.

And if you ever tell anyone what happened tonight, I will make your life at school. Hell She's not coming with you. She's one of us now.

Fifi, come and stand with us. Go Go Get out. Go, get out!

Welcome to the TDL Welcome, Fifi My Phone! Did it break? No, hopefully not.

It’s okay, right? Nothing. .

. It’s not cracked yeah It’s fine. Ugh, Thank God.

Anyways, oh my God. Welcome Fifi Are you okay? Wait!

Wait, you are my classmate? What's my name? Emmm Chizoba?

Hold on. Chioma. Chioma?

Of course you don't know my name. I am literally invisible in school Emm I'm sorry It's all on me. I’m terrible with names.

I don't have this photographic memory, if you’ve observed. It's fine. I.

. I won't be surprised if everyone in the class doesn't know my name. Well, if.

. . that’ll make you feel better.

Half of the school don't know my name as well. Well, it doesn't make me feel better. I'm.

. . I'm so sorry.

That was insensitive. So, Is it Ada? Stop.

It's Amara. Oh my God! I swear It was at the tip of my tongue.

Oh my God! Now, It’s saved in my brain to the best part of my head. What's it called?

The cerebral cortex. It's called the anterior temporal lobe. I'm sorry.

It’s saved in my brain forever. By the way, I’m Fola I know. We've been classmates for two years now.

Wow! You are making me feel bad right now Emm So What are you doing alone in the streets? it's unsafe to be here all alone I went to visit a friend, I'm going home now.

What about you? What are you doing here by this time of the night? Emm.

. . Well, I.

. . I came to visit a friend.

Apparently, I came to see someone but emm. . .

She didn't show up, so. . .

I came to clear my head as well Weirdo! I heard that. Emm.

. . You're sure you don’t want me to walk you home?

It's fine. I'll just order a ride. Oh!

and. . .

By the way, Thank you for. . .

standing up for me in school the other day with the bullies. No one's ever done that for me. Emm, It’s.

. . That’s fine, i.

. . I just had to.

Truth is I. . .

. . .

can’t stand bullies, So, I had to. Amara You’re Beautiful, That voting poll was trash Thank you for offering to walk me home too. Yeah, it's fine.

You don't talk much in class. Why is that? Well, I should be asking you that question, not me.

How do you know I don't talk in class? Come on, we're in the same class. And you don't know my name.

You are making me feel bad now, so stop It’s fine, Mister “I don't have a photographic memory” Wow! is that a new name alert now? I don’t know I'm glad i.

. . i could make you smile this night Where are you coming from?

I. . .

Don't dare lie to me! I called Fifi’s Mother, You girls were not there. Where did you go?

Huh? ! and who was that that called me?

We were at a friend's place. The one I told you we had a group assignment thingy You still haven't answered my question. It was just a silly prank, Dad It was our friend who pulled it.

And how come you've never mentioned this friend? You don't need to know all my friends, Dad. True.

But, you see this friend, I don't like her. You shouldn't associate with friends like that. That was a very expensive joke.

And i mean, Look at the time, Amara What did I see? I was explicit. If gets too late,you sleep at Fifi’s Why weren't you taking your call?

My phone was lagging Amara You know how worried I get when things like this happen. You know what it does to my overall. I’m Sorry, Dad.

It won't happen again. I hope not. Goodnight, Dad.

Amara Look, I know you're a good girl. I mean, I know i’m raising a good girl. but I need you to promise me that you always do what is right and never involve yourself in anything bad Okay.

I promise, Dad. Good. Goodnight.

Goodnight You should take another one on you phone Yeah, Let’s take it TDL! What are you doing? It looks like this seat is empty Emm.

. . Do you mind if i.

. . .

So you go ahead. Are they friends now? What do you care?

They are both nerds. and they fit each other definitely Can’t you see? Anyways So what was i even saying?

I can't remember i just forgot But seriously, we really need to stop changing everybody Like, what’s the point? Hey Amara, let's talk because I feel like. .

. Back off Israel. Hi, Amara.

Emm. . .

Hi, Bella. I wanted to apologize for what happened the other night. I shouldn't have prank called your dad and treated you the way that I did.

It was mean. and I'm sorry. It's fine.

I didn't really get into trouble because of that. Great News flash. If you're still interested in joining the TDL, we have a vacant spot just for you.

Really? But of course, we'll have to test your loyalty after, you know what happened. Oh!

don't worry. We won't be prank calling your dad again. These will be much simpler.

Trust me. So, you have four tasks. Complete them, And you’re member of the TDL your first task, steal Grace's inhaler.

You have until the end of the period to bring it to me. Good luck. Hi Grace.

What are you reading? Oh! very techy.

Do you mind telling me where I can find this book In the library on the shelves? Right. Can you show me what shelf exactly?

Are you following me? No. That would be weird.

Is everything okay? Oh my God. Are you sure you are okay?

Be calm Grace, Are you okay? Where is your inhaler? Check the bag Okay!

Somebody help, let’s take her to the sick bay! Take her, immediately. hold my hand Sorry Grace Sorry, take it easy easy easy, easy.

Keep going. Let's go. sorry.

Careful, careful, careful. Sorry. Sorry.

What are you doing here? Emm. .

. . I.

. . I was in the neighborhood.

Well. . .

Truth is, I was around, so I thought to like drop by to say hello. You were in the neighborhood? You're such a bad liar.

Oh yeah. Guilty. Sorry.

Excuse me. Sorry So, what are you actually doing here? I wanted us to like Hang out.

Hang out? Where? Somewhere nearby just you and I.

I'm kind of worried about Grace I don’t know. The incidents today was not funny. I really hope she is okay Amara.

I'm sure she's fine. So, yeah, are you going to tell me about you and Fifi? because I kind of figured out you guys are no more friends.

People are allowed to make other friends. Yeah, sure. But, are you not kind of upset about that?

No Besides, by the time I'm done with. . .

Done with what? Nothing. You’re Sure?

Okay So what's your dream? What university do you want to study at? What's this?

An interview or talk show. What? Come on, I'm trying to make a conversation here Easy.

Okay? Slow down I'm trying to be the extroverted one, so. .

. Okay. Okay.

Okay. Honestly, I'm. I'm not so sure.

You know, it's like, all my life, I have to follow this path that was laid out for me by my parents. And then, you know, the part that goes like getting good grades, going to a really good university in the country or outside the country and make my dad proud. Well, sometimes I wonder, is there more to life than just following the rules and never breaking them?

Enough about me. What about you? What do you want to do?

Truth is, my mom wants me to be a doctor. But I don't know. I don't want to be a doctor But i might just as well do it for her.

What about you? What are you interested in? I really don't know.

Video games Music Oh! you sing? Okay then!

No, no, no. . .

Sing for me Okay, No, that’s weird. That’s okay, i’m no going to sing no more. you actually sound good.

Really? No. You're such a hater, Amara, Stop No, but really.

You have a good voice though Okay. So after riding, what next do you think we should do again? Go home.

Why don’t we like have ice cream or something? I wish I had met you earlier. I didn’t know i’m going to vibe with someone like you.

. . like this.

Same But you know you kind of have this mean, scary look in class, like very scary. Hold on. I don't think I'm scary looking.

Well, you are. I look at myself in the mirror everyday, and Amara, I know for sure that I am a young, handsome looking guy. Not scary.

You called me Cool. So there you have it. No, but, I actually meant it Amara You're beautiful and you're cool.

Don't say things You don't know. But, i. .

. I actually mean it I'm not known for saying things I don't mean. It's getting late.

I think we should start going home Hey Amara What's up? Where have you been? Girls bathroom Okay.

. . But your hands are stained with paints Oh!

This? I didn't even know it got on my hands. I think it's from the girls bathroom.

okay. So, I. .

. I would be going bowling later today and i wanted you to come with me Bowling? Yeah, it's my favorite thing to do.

so. . .

Okay. All right. I'll see you around.

Oh My God! Look at her face. This is so hilarious.

-- Nice angle, Shade. Do you think she's going to, like, trying and investigate who did it? I guess.

But if she investigates it, then she's going to find out it’s Amara. Then Amara might get suspended or expelled. What do you care?

I know, right? Since she's so desperate to join the TDL, that will be her reward. Alright girls, I think we've been too easy on her.

It’s time for something dangerous. Pitch your ideas. Okay.

What if we, like, make her sneak into the boys bathroom and record while they are like naked or something. like that? Or maybe, she should climb the water tank.

But this time, it should be about Mr. Ade Yeah! What about you Fifi?

Any brilliant ideas for Amara’s next task? No, I don't have any ideas. Come on.

It's not like you're still her friend. Or do you still want to be friends with her? Guys, guess what?

What? I got a new order Something very nice to make us relax yeah. Okay.

Just take one. Thank you. No, I'm fine, thank you.

Don't be a spoilsport. Are you going to post it? I was thinking about it.

But then, they can find out that it was you who made the video Right! Right! We just enjoyed ourselves.

Yeah. This is Nice! Hi Your dad let me in.

Oh! Okay. How are you doing?

I'm fine. You? I'm okay.

What's going on with you? Nothing. You go first.

Actually, I want to apologize. I'm really sorry for not speaking to your sister night. I've just been in my head for quite a moment.

Me too. I should have told you I was the one that wrote those letters to you. No, it’s fine.

I mean, it's really silly to even be mad about that. I mean, it's been so many years, You know, even if I meet that boy right now, I'm not sure i’m even still going to like him or even look at him. What's say his name again?

I think it's Tobias. I mean, who even bears that kind of name? And.

. . I’m also really sorry about bringing up that story I honestly shouldn’t have.

It's fine. It’s all water under the bridge now. So.

. . .

. . tell me what's it like being a member of the TDL?

Well Honestly. . .

It’s not that great. Not that great? What do you mean by that?

Well, my new status has increased my Instagram and tiktok followers but I miss my old life and I miss you. Well, don't miss me too much. It's only a matter of time before I'm done with the tasks.

Then we can all be friends and I'll be popular just as you are now. Amara I think you should stop doing those tasks. I should stop?

why? They're just messing with you. Bella doesn’t even want you to be part of the TDL.

She’s just coming up with all this ridiculous tasks. To get you to endanger your life for her amusement That's not true. Bella came to me herself and she asked me if I wanted to join Fifi, Why are you making up stories?

What? I'm not making up any story. I'm telling you the truth, Amara So this is why you came to dissuade me from joining the TDL?

I guess. Really? You want to be the one who's popular alone, flouncing around with the TDL while I keep being the school's outcast who gets picked on every day at school No, no, Amara Trust me, I'm only trying to look out for you.

Well, if you were really looking out for me, then you would help me complete the tasks instead. Amara, you have to listen to me. Look, if you keep doing this to tasks, you're only going to endanger yourself.

Besides, what's your obsession about this TDL girls? Come on, they are not even all that. They’re not even all that?

Well, if they’re not really all that, why are you still with them? Look, Amara I'm trying to look out for you. You have to trust me, Fifi, I think you should leave.

Fine, I'll go. Go ahead. Keep doing your stupid tasks.

But don't say I didn't warn you. I thought you were my friend. I am.

I am your friend, Amara. And that's why I'm here. No, you're not.

Please, just go. I'm just going to try one more time and. .

. you have to watch me. Like I said.

. . .

. . you are hitting the left.

That's all Perfect! So. .

. try. Come on, try.

Don't forget, you have to maintain directly at the bottle Okay, You swing there- Straight. try try try Emm. .

. Okay, you are going to try it one more time. get the next ball one more time Don't forget, fingers inside.

Okay? Okay. That's good.

Swing. Hold on. You swing.

You swing then you maintain eye contact, then straight to the point Swing and. . .

You're a natural. I mean, you did so well, but not as much as the bowling master Oh! whatever.

So Amara, You don’t talk about your mom. Why? She died when I was in junior school.

I'm sorry about that. I shouldn’t have asked It's fine. It happened a long time ago, so Yeah But I don't know how I'm going to react if I lose my mom because just like she the only one i’ve got in the whole world.

What about your dad? Well, my Dad doesn't associate with so much because My Mom is Bipolar -Yeah. -Oh.

I'm sorry about that. Come on, it's fine. We've been killing it.

I think now I understand why you are the way you are. What way? You know.

. . Amara stop joh -So are we going to.

. . -Emm.

. . No, I.

. . .

. . wanna ask you a question.

Emm. . .

Amara would. . .

Would you be my girlfriend? Really? Fola You brought her to our special place, the bowling bar.

Hi, Amara. Are you guys just friends or something else going on here? Cos that would be awkward seeing as you and I are friends.

and Fola as my boyfriend Bella I. . .

. . .

I’m not your boyfriend -stop lying. You've been caught trying to swing two friends? I expected better from you.

Bella that's not true. Then how else do I know about this place? I don't even like bowling.

He brings me here all the time. Bella, you need stop what you're doing. Stop what?

I'm trying to protect my friend from you. Bella, she’s not your friend. Is that true Amara?

I’m not your friend? You need to be careful. He's a heartbreaker and a player.

Oh, and. . .

. . .

brace yourself for tomorrow’s task. See ya! Amara Amara look, Amara So Bella is your girlfriend?

Amara we are not dating So she's lying. Amara come on. It's.

. . We were dating, but it never worked out We're just a thing.

-A thing! -Amara it was complicated And you didn't feel the need to tell me about it before. Why?

Because Amara I didn't think it was important to Come on, I’m. . .

I'm sorry. I have to go. Amara I’m sorry.

Bella is not my girlfriend. And we have nothing going on. just.

You know what? I’m not even angry I’m disappointed, because you tried to play two friends. Amara Come on, she’s not your friend She would soon be.

I don’t understand, what are you talking about I'm lost and what stupid task was she talking about? Good bye Fola. -Goodbye Fola, I’ll order a ride -Amara listen!

Amara I need a favor. Anything you want Bella, I’ll do it. If you do this for me.

. . .

. . this won’t be the last time you get to kiss me It’s done.

Anything. Sir. .

. Can I use the restroom? Amara, Amara stop!

Don't touch anything. They’ve tampered with the wires -What? -Yes I overheard them talking in class.

She has no idea what's coming to her. What did you do Bella? So I convinced Israel to tamper with the wiring in the electrical.

Oh my God. Bella you are so evil. Awwnn thanks.

my God. Plwase excuse me, sir. you're just saying that because you don't want me to be friends with Bella.

I don't have time for this. Amara I'm being serious. Why are you so obsessed with being friends with Bella?

Come on, She’s not even worth it. If she's not worth it, why are you still Friends with her? Yeah I thought so.

Amara, Look, I'm not going to let you do this, okay? Look, you have to quit this stupid obsession of yours. You are literally going to put yourself in harm's way if you go in there!

- Fifi I don't need any lecture from you on anything. Especially when I already know your intention. What are you making me the villain?

Then stop acting like one and leave me alone. Amara, Amara! Stop!

Everything happened so fast. One minute, we were standing next to each other and the other minutes I was laying on the floor, barely able to breathe or move. All I could see was Fifi lying there, unconscious.

If I had listened to her, all of this wouldn't have happened. I am to blame. But it was all the TDL’s doing They did this The TDL?

Bella, Oma and Shade That will be all for now, You can go, Amara They should pay for what they did. You! Everything happened because of you.

If it isn't the princess of the DeLulu That’s a glow up. It's not funny. Fifi almost died.

and it's my fault? Who flipped the switch? You made me do it.

My God! You really are delusional. Apart from your neck.

Did you hurt your head? Why didn't you tell the police that you were the one that made me do all those tasks? You made me .

. . flip the switch.

after you tampered with the wires And why would I do that? I'm not dumb like you. Well, FYI.

. . I already told the police.

So the three of you . . .

are going to pay for what you did to Fifi and I. Oh my goodness, I'm so shocked. FYI.

. . No one blames us.

Not the police, not principal Ezinne. Everyone blames you, Amara, because you're a pyscho. You're so obsessed with the TDL that you're willing to do anything to be one of us.

I didn't make you do anything. It's all your fault. What happened to Fifi is your fault.

So deal with it. This is not over. And what are you going to do?

Do you see how fragile you look? You should be lying in the hospital with your friend I’m sorry, Dad. I know i disappointed you.

I’m really sorry Your seatbelt, Amara. Dad, please Talk to me. What do you want me to say to you?

That I'm disappointed? You already know that, don't you? God!

Your mother will be so disappointed. I failed her. No Dad, it wasn’t your fault.

No. Clearly, it was my fault. It was clearly my fault, Amara it means I've not been paying extra attention to you.

Because, explain to me why you did that What possessed you to go into the power room? Now, Fifi is lying unconscious in the hospital And we don't know if she's going to survive or not. She will.

You better pray very hard that she does. because I sincerely don't know what will happen if she doesn't Dad Can i go and visit her? She’s never been suspended before, where did i go wrong with her?

I sincerely hope you learn from this, Amara I truly hope you learn this experience. Fifi I'm sorry but I never listened to you. You tried warning me but i never listened and i’m really sorry for that You are a true friend.

In fact, my best friend in the whole world. And I miss you so much. Fifi If you can hear me, Please wake up.

I need you. I don't know how I can survive without you, Please Fifi. Please.

You were right about them. You are always right They are not that great. In fact, they are evil.

I should have listened to you But I promise you this one thing, Fifi That I will make them pay Even if it's the last thing i do. I won't let you down, again I'll make things right this time. The TDL will fall Amara, This is a second chance.

Please, don’t mess this up Okay. You Promise you will do right? Yes Dad.

Have a great day at school Are you guys blind? It's go time. Grace.

Grace. Amara, What you want? Please, I need your help with something.

What? Can you hack into someone's phone? What?

! No! Who told you i hack phones?

I just know you do You look like a very techie person. Besides, your brother’s reputation precedes him. Grace, please.

I need your help. It's very important. Look, Amara Just leave me alone or i’ll call the librarian Grace, do you remember the time you had an attack and your inhaler got missing?

Do you think it went missing on its own? It was the TDL They stole it and they filmed the whole thing for their amusement. How do you know they were the ones that stole it?

Fifi told me. Do you want revenge? Whoa!

Amara What’s all these? TDL’s are responsible for what happened to Fifi since the school authority and the police didn't find them guilty, I decided to take matters into my hands. Look, Amara I know that you're very angry, but are you really sure about this?

This could get really complicated. I have to do something. I can't just sit back and watch them get away with it.

Fine. So, whose phone are we hacking? Oma’s Okay.

Do you mind? I don't like being watched while I work. Oh!

Okay Well, Well, Well The stupid girl clicked the link It's easy peasy from here on Done and Done Wait, hope you don't plan on posting this to the public? This is inappropriate and against the school policy. I'm afraid your daughter is no longer a fit for the school.

Principal Ezinne, I swear i was not the one who posted it Shut up your mouth You weren’t the one who posted it But they are your nude pictures, are they not? Principal Is there nothing else we could do about it? No, we don't have a choice but to expel her from the school Nneoma Okafor, You are hereby expelled from Phoenix High School with immediate effect Who could have done this?

I wish I knew. But whoever it is, we'll find them. Do you have.

. . you know?

I need some or I'll lose my mind. Are you okay? Grace, I think it's time we go after Shade I already have a plan.

No, no, I'm not going to be part of this. Okay? Why did you post that photo, i told you not to?

But it got her expelled. And I feel so terrible about it. I'm surprised you don't feel worse.

They are the reason Fifi is in the hospital. So if you're asking me how I'm feeling, I feel very excited. Look, Amara I know what they did to you was very terrible, but what what you are doing now is equally as terrible as what they did.

I'm sorry, but i don't be a part of it. It's fine if you don't want to be a part of it. but if you dare to snitch, You will only be implicating yourself Hi Amara How are you doing?

What do you want? I was hoping we could hang out. I'm busy.

Amara, You are not even replying my text. I just want us to talk. Please Fola I have nothing to say to you.

So just leave! But Amara, Listen! How far?

We’ve been waiting for you It’s not easy to do this, you should know that. Guy! Emm.

. . excuse me.

Please are those Painkillers? Can I have them for my neck, please? you don’t know where the clinic is?

Search her bag. What's. Why?

-What's going on? -hand it over there's nothing inside stand up! get up!

There's nothing inside the bag. Shade. You know, narcotics is a serious crime.

And any student caught with it, rick's expulsion. Ma, I promise you. they are just painkillers.

Painkillers! You think I don’t know what molly looks like? They are not.

Would you stop lying to me? I have pictures. Evidence!

of you selling this drugs to students. And of course, they will definitely be punished. You know what?

Take her to my office. Your parents are on their way. They are painkillers.

Move, move, move, move, Its you. How did I not clock it till now? You posted that picture of Oma and your framed Shade.

I don't know what you're talking about. you dare go against the TDL? I swear it wasn't me.

My God. You are still obsessed with us, you freak? If you had anything to do with it at all, I swear you will end up just like your friend Fifi.

You do not want to mess with me. Bella Leave her alone What’s going on? Amara you need to talk to me please.

What’s going on? Fola I have nothing to say to you right now. So just go to your girlfriend Bella.

What are you talking about Amara? Please just go. Everyone is looking at us.

Amara I don’t care I don’t care. Amara Listen, I'll need you to talk to me. I'm confused.

. . .

. . I’ve told you countless times that.

. . Bella and I are not together and.

. . .

. . Amara, we will never be.

What about the video? What video? The video of Bella posted on her Instagram of the both of you you two look very good together, considering you warned me about her.

I'm real confused right now. What video are you talking about? Oh.

. . Amara emm.

. . I.

. . I promise, thats an old video and emm.

. . Bella promised to.

. . .

. . to post this whenever she and I are together.

But she never did. Amara I promise, Bella and I are done. we are over, I have nothing to do with Bella.

Trust me. All the same, we should keep our distance. I already have a lot on my plate right now.

Excuse me. Amara. .

. Amara Fola. .

. There's something you need to know. All right, Remember, this is a double period, So come and finish your work after the break.

Alright ma. Emm. .

. ma. .

. I still have some work to finish up before going on break. Sure, but no extra time for you.

Okay Ma Amara. Amara Grace told me about. .

. your revenge with Bella. Amara you need to stop this.

Grace is lying. Amara this is not who you are. Amara why are you letting these girls turn you into a monster?

Monster If anyone is a monster It's them. Besides, are you not the one that told me to stand up to my bullies? Amara common not like this.

not like this Oma and Shade are expelled because of you okay whats your plans for Bella Amara if you keep going down this path, I promise. . .

you won't be able to recognize yourself no more. I don't care. I don't care.

Everything I'm doing is for Fifi. For what they did to her and what they did to me. Amara this is not what Fifi would have wanted you to do.

Come on. Listen. Are you hearing yourself?

Do you think Fifi would like to see you change yourself just to prove some random point? Amara do you think Fifi would like to shake your hands like this? Yes, she will.

well. . .

then I guess you. . .

. . .

you truly don’t know who your friend is. Amara come to think of it, do you think your Dad is going to like. .

. you just like this? How do you think your mom is going to react?

Fola Don’t! Don't ever mention my mom. Amara you are absolutly different right now.

Amara you are so different. I. I can not even recognize you anymore.

Well, maybe you not who I really thought you were. I hope after you have exerted your revenge you would. .

. be able to. .

. . .

. look back and clap for yourself or be proud of what you've done. But I guess it'll be too late by then.

Fola. I. .

. I. .

. messed with. .

. Bella’s chemicals in the lab. -Oh my God!

-I. . .

It’s going to explode in her face. Oh my God Fola, we have to leave now BOOM! I was driven by a desperate need for acceptance and revenge.

I thought that by exposing others and exerting my revenge, I could prove my worth and balanced the scales. But all I achieved was further chaos and destruction, the bullying, the relentless pursuit of acceptance. It consumed me.

Now, as I face the consequences of my actions, I realized that true change comes from within. It's not about tearing others down to lift yourself up. It's about confronting your own flaws and understanding the power of forgiveness.

Revenge only leads to more pain. I agree with grace and I understand why she reported me. I just hope that someday people will see that there's more to life than winning and retribution.

The real strength lies in healing and moving forward. My name is Amara and don't be like me.