First Social Test
By midweek, the whispers about Adora had grown louder. Her boldness, her hoodie-and-sneakers style, her curvy figure hidden just enough under her tomboy clothes—everything about her was different. And students were curious… some even nervous.
As she walked toward her classroom, a group of older girls blocked the corridor. The tallest one stepped forward, arms crossed.
"So… you're the Nigerian girl everyone's talking about," the girl said, her tone sharp. "You think you can just walk in here and act like you belong?"
Adora stopped, met her gaze calmly, and smiled. "I dey belong wherever I waka. No shaking."
The girl blinked. "Excuse me?"
Adora shrugged lightly. "Just saying, I'm here. You want problem, you go get am. Abi you wan test me?"
A few students snickered. Adora's desk mate Mei appeared at the edge of the corridor, wide-eyed but smiling. She whispered: "She… she's really bold."
Adora grinned, muttering softly under her breath: "Na so we dey do am for Nigeria."
The tall girl frowned, clearly unsure how to respond. Adora didn't wait for an answer. She walked past them, sneakers squeaking softly on the polished floor, her backpack swinging casually. Whispers followed her: "Wow… she no dey fear anybody!"
By the time she reached her classroom, the tension had shifted. Students now watched her with a mixture of curiosity, admiration, and mild apprehension. She sat down next to Mei, who leaned over.
"You… really say what you mean," Mei whispered.
Adora grinned. "Of course. Na my style. Bold, brave, and unapologetically Adora. You go soon see, I no dey fake for anybody."
The teacher entered, scanning the room. She paused when her eyes landed on Adora. "Let's begin," she said, her voice measured.
During the lesson, Adora noticed the group of girls glancing at her, whispering among themselves. She wrote in her notebook:
Bold, brave, and unapologetically Adora.
This wasn't just a mantra—it was a warning and a promise.
By the end of the day, everyone knew one thing for certain: Adora Okonkwo was not someone to be underestimated.