Silence descended the room claiming dominion despite the large number of people seated

In the dock, right in front of the judge and all the people present was I. Shame wouldn't let me lift up my head to look at the faces of those I have disappointed.

Memories of the past that landed me to my present predicament flooded my mind.

I realized and came to terms that I was the architect of my misfortune.

****Year 2018***
Gaining admission into Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka was a thing of joy for me.

My parents were over the moon when I broke the news to them. They couldn't contain the joy of seeing their first child become an undergraduate.

As I prepared to leave home for school , I may not remember all the prayer points and advices rained on me, but the last...