Chapter 10. Orion

Later that evening, Anna and Nafisa returned to the room.

“Where have you guys been?” Ada asked as soon as they stepped in.

“Are you aware there was a gang raid on campus yesterday night? I heard they even broke into the hostels,” Anna said. 

“Of course, who does not know?” Ada threw her hands up. 

“That does not explain why you two disappeared.” 

“We stayed over in one of the staff quarters till all the commotion was over,” Anna said casually. I frowned. Ada and I exchanged a glance. 

“How did you two get into the staff quarters?” Ada asked the exact question on the tip of my tongue. 

“Mr Essien helped us out.” Nafisa shrugged. 

“What the heck? I thought we were all on the same page about avoiding him?” I asked. 

All three girls turned to look at me in surprise. I rarely spoke, let alone cussed. 

“Well, since you are so concerned about us and our whereabouts, he offered his place to