WE WERE ONLY THREE LADIES, including myself, in our University Academy class. It appeared that the two ladies had already struck a friendship. They sat next to each other smiling as they talked. I made a beeline to an empty seat next to the intimidatingly handsome man at the back of the classroom. I wondered what he would think of me. I tried to give myself courage with these thoughts: Me, Wairimu, I hail from Kenya; I have seen more intimidating animals such as a wasp. No human stands a chance with a Mau Mau descendant. . This was the most gorgeous guy I had ever seen. I realised my mouth was slightly agape with the fascination I had for him. I quickly closed my mouth before his dark brown eyes fell on me. As I approached him, I realised he would have to leave his chair in order for me to reach the empty seat, or he would have to stand up for there to be enough space for me pass."How are you?" I greeted the Middle Eastern stranger. He did not reply. He just stared at me like I was a ghost. I was expecting a megawatt smile, now that he had gotten himself a deskmate. I tried to greet him again. Again, he just stared back at me. Why was he ignoring me? I felt my face tighten with annoyance. Now I understand why nobody is sitting with you. He seemed not to...
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