UNshackled

Seeing a leeway out, Favour didn't hesitate to be the " gentleman " and back down, turning his gaze away from hers. Bethel did the same to leave him some pride.

The trio except for Favour got into a conversation, exchanging words and ideas endlessly on different topics, while Favour on the other hand, said nothing, still keeping his quiet stance.

' This guy is really furious. He is like a volcano looking for a way to erupt. Best I avoid for now or I will face his flames ' James thought as he stealthily threw a glance at Favour at some point.

" I must be a part of this queue "

" See your mouth, you who just got here "

" You that's talking, if that's the case, you could as well go take your seat back. There are far too many that got here before you "

" You…, Who do you think you are? Was I talking to you? Do you even know who you are talking to? Do you want a beating? "

" Beating…, hahahahaha, with that pencil stature of yours. Come and try. Let's see what happens then "

A commotion suddenly broke out, jolting up the four new friends.

" Quick, quick, they are forming a new queue. Let's go " The first to notice and speak was Favour who immediately shouted at the other trio after the commotion broke out. He snapped out of his anger as soon as he heard a new line was being formed.

" A new queue, let's quickly join " Aquila backed him up.

" Let me enter, please "

" I have somewhere to be right now, please just let me slip in "

" I have somewhere to be too "

" Shift "

" Why are you pushing me? "

" What's your problem, let go of my shirt? "

" Leave me "

" The queue has been formed, wait for the next "

Different voices sounded, sparking a commotion at different spots in the queue, with a lot of students already in the queue struggling to remain on it while the ones not on it either pleaded to join or tried to forcefully slip in. It was a chaotic moment.

This was until a glare was thrown at the students. This glare belonged to a staff member standing beside the entry door, and as if scared of him, the students quickly kept their mouths shut while those who weren't able to make the queue returned to their seats.

James' eye scanned through the queue back and front, and he caught sight of the trio within the queue.

' They managed to join the queue ' he thought. He also noticed Favour's gaze filled with both resentment and respect thrown at a certain direction. Tracing the direction, he found out it was actually the staff who threw the students a glare earlier.

" So he was used as the scape goat earlier. No wonder he is so furious " James muttered. " But since his resentful gaze also has a tinge of respect in them, it means he does respect the staff even though he resents the embarrassment. What a weird guy " James added. These were his deductions from his observation of Favour's expression.

After a bit of coordinating by the staff, the sign-in event officially resumed.

Student after student went into the building, registered their details and got their ID card. Of the four friends, the first to enter was Bethel and then Janes.

The sign in went in fine until rain started drizzling. Luckily, James was the next, so he had nothing to worry about of himself, and could only pity the others.

He did his without any issue and got his I'd card. Seeing the heavy rain, he couldn't bear to wait for the other trio, thus he bid farewell to Bethel, who had already done hers but insisted on waiting for the others and asked her to send his farewell to the other two in his place.

He asked around where the male hostel was and after getting directions, he scurried his way to the hostel.

He soon stood before the gate of a very tall building with numerous floors that could be foretold through the numerous windows. It was obvious the building had lots of rooms.

" Bang, bang, bang " He walked up to the gates and knocked.

" Come I'm from here " A voice sounded.

It was until then that he noticed a smaller gate at the side which was opened from within.

Without hesitation, he walked in through the smaller gate.

Behind the smaller gate was a minimal security room for resting. It was meant for the security guard to rest while on duty. There were two doors within the room, one being the entry door of the compound and the other leading to the main room the security guard lives in. He also saw the security guard seated at a corner of the outer room with a desk by his side.

" Good Afternoon sir " James greeted with utmost respect, his back slightly bent. He understood that this man before him was nowhere near young as his head was already filled with gray hair.

" Afternoon " The security guard replied with a warm smile. " Your face is quite unfamiliar, so this must be your first time here " The security guard asked.

" Yes sir " James replied, his back still slightly bent and his hands crossed at his front.

" Since that's the case, give me your ID card for clearance. Besides, stand properly. I don't like being treated that way " The security guard spoke.

James handed it over without any ado. The security guard glanced at the ID card and then took a good look at James, scanning his dress, bearing and appearance.

Seeing no problems, he passed the ID card back to James and let him in.