chapter 1 from Zibani village to light City

It's 11:30 p.m. Amanda lay wide awake, despite being in bed since 6:00 p.m. Her mind was preoccupied with thoughts of her matric results.

She had written the exams the previous year, but the outcome hadn't been favorable - none of the universities, not even those in rural areas like her hometown of Zibani, had offered her a spot. Now, after repeating her matric exams, she anxiously awaited the results, which would be released by the Department of Education in just 30 minutes.As the minutes ticked by, Amanda's anxiety deepened.

What if the results were the same?...

How would she face her grandmother's disappointment?

Her grandmother's love was tough, but genuine. She had sacrificed so much for Amanda's education, paying her rent every term, ensuring she had food on the table and matches the rich kids of the school in wearing The thought of disappointing her weighed heavily on Amanda's mind.

She turned to the other side, letting out a deep sigh as the weight of expectation and uncertainty pressed down on her.At 12:30 a.m., Amanda's phone buzzed with an SMS notification.

Her heart skipped a beat as she opened the message. Her eyes widened in shock: Bachelor's degree with 5 distinctions. For a moment, she was frozen, her mind numb. Then, a huge smile spread across her face. "Yes!" she exclaimed, leaping out of bed. She grabbed her earpods, plugged them in, and blasted her favorite song. As the music pulsed through her ears, she started dancing, her body moving to the rhythm with creative flair (what madness is this? she's alone in the bedroom).

She was known for her impressive dance moves, and tonight, she let loose, celebrating her incredible achievement.

Amanda slept soundly, her heart full of joy, until she woke up around 9:00 a.m. the next day.

Over the next two days, congratulatory messages flooded her phone from the various universities she had applied to - courtesy of her sister Zanda, who had helped her with the applications.

After careful consideration, Amanda chose the university in Light City, a place where every rural and some urban youth had always dreamed of visiting as a different province's big city.

This university was prestigious, ranked among the top 10 on the continent of more than 40 countries. With her decision made, Amanda began preparing everything she would need for her new life as a student at this esteemed institution.

Amanda efficiently communicated with her prospective landlord, paid the deposit, and booked her flights well in advance. Her travel plan involved a 4-hour journey to Bright City within her province, followed by another flight to Light City the next day.

To outsiders, Amanda's polished style and flair might suggest a city upbringing, but beneath the surface, she was a country girl with a passion for life's finer things. Her natural beauty and effortless elegance made her a stunning presence wherever she went, a timeless beauty who defied categorization. Amanda's features were striking - a light-complexioned Black African woman with a radiant glow eye captivating ass and slim waist. …

She is around 5'5" feet (approximately 65 inches) with an elegant presence. Her eyes are captivating, with whites that contrasted beautifully with her extremely dark pupils, making them appear almost luminous.

Her skin was flawless, a testament to her diligent skincare routine, which she had maintained since struggling with acne in her early teens.

Now, her complexion was smooth and fairy-like. Her pinky lips curved gently in her slightly round face whenever she smiles, and her stylish haircut framed her features perfectly, accentuating her natural beauty.

As the flight from Bright City finally touched down at Light City Airport, Amanda stepped out into the unfamiliar surroundings. Standing alone, far from the comforting presence of her family, she felt a shiver run down her spine, giving her goosebumps.

She let out a deep sigh, the weight of her new independence settling in. Pulling out her phone, she made a call to the landlord's number.

After a call she waited anxiously for over 10 minutes for the pickup she had arranged. The minutes ticked by slowly as she stood there, a mix of excitement and nervousness swirling within her.

The presence of fellow students on the flight had somewhat eased Amanda's nerves, making her feel less alone in this new adventure.

When the car arranged by the landlord finally arrived, she was relieved. As they drove to her new accommodation, Amanda's eyes widened as she took in the sight around her. The city was a world apart from the rural town she used to be , and even different from the major cities she had visited before; they have different vibes and utmost feeling in appearance, nature and people.

She was struck by the towering buildings, bustling streets, and the hum of activity that seemed to pulse through every corner. Being the first from her rural hometown of Zibani to study here,

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