It is said, Monrovia is the capital of Liberia. On a bright sunny morning, Maria and her friend Sara were conversing about a new boy they had met on campus. "Jack is cute, intelligent, and moreover, I like his rosy lips."

"Hmm... don't you think it's too early to be saying, 'Jack is intelligent'? Besides, I think he's every girl's crush on campus now, Sara said, clearing her throat.

"Don't tell me you're crushing him as well," Maria said, nodding her head. They both laughed at the moment and the bell was rung for all the students to be in class.

After the students were all seated, for quite a while, a man bumped in and introduced himself. "Good morning students, I am Mr. Flomo, your English instructor." The students were amazed and they all greeted him with smiles on their faces.

"Class was wonderful today, I really enjoyed my stay,'' Sara insinuated.

Upon their departure home, a voice was heard. "Greetings to you two beautiful ladies." As Maria turned to see, it was to her utmost surprise it was Jack, her crush.

She hurriedly tapped Sara on the shoulder saying, "Sara, Sara turn around and see," in a low tone, as they both turned. Jack managed his walks and came closer.

"Greetings, beautiful ladies," he said.

"Good afternoon Jack," Maria and Sara responded.

"How did you both know my name," Jack asked.

"We heard your friends call your name in class," Sara answered.

"That's good," he said, with excitement. "Since you both know my name, what may be your names?"

"Well, I'm Sara Paul, and this is my friend Maria Peterson."

"Oh okay, why is your friend Maria smiling,'' Jack asked.

"Oh Maria, that's how she looks and behaves,"

While Sara and Jack were chatting, Maria interfered with Sara's talk saying, "It has been an amazing time chatting with you Jack, see you tomorrow."

Upon their departure home, Maria asked Sara "Girl how did you do that? I mean, you chatted with him as if you both have interacted before."

"I did what I could Darling, don't mention anything for you," Sara told Maria.

During the night, Jack couldn't sleep. He became to monologue, "Maria has a lovely smile and she's beautiful. Moreover, Sara is friendly and cute; but frankly, I love Maria. Anyways, I shall tell her very soon."

The next morning, the students were all seated and unified as usual. A question was asked by Mr. Clarke the biology instructor, "Can anyone define Biology?" Georgina asked for permission in order to give a try to the question. Fortunately, Mr. Clarke told her to go ahead.

"Biology is the study of living, and nonliving, things," Georgina answered.

The students burst out laughing. "Hey stop, you don't do such things here. We all are here to learn and to be corrected okay?" Mr. Clarke spoke in a loud voice. "Now can another student tell us what biology is?"

"Yes! Mr. Clarke, I'd like to give it a try," Jack insisted.

"Of course you may," Mr. Clarke responded.

"Biology is the study of life," he answered.

"Excellent! What's your name?"

"My name is Jack Jackson," he told the instructor.

"Amazing! Give him an applause."

During the weekend, Maria was called by her parents, Mr. &Mrs. Peterson. "Our beloved daughter, how is the lesson with you? Please focus on your education and don't allow any boy to deceive you my dear child. We love you."

That night, as Maria went for bed, it was quite unusual. Sleep deprived her, so she immediately grabbed her phone and earpiece. She started to play beautiful R&B songs. She forgot the song and imagined she and Jack being a good couple. "How can this be? What am I going to do? My parents are eager about my success /education. I love Jack Jackson. Every time I think of him, I feel butterflies in my stomach. I hope he does the same." Being a lover of music and creativity, she suddenly held her diary and began to spill down her thoughts through songs by writing them for Jack. A guy she barely knew.

Can this be loved?

Or am I for real. Baby, I love you,

Cherish and adore you,

Would you be my Prince Charming?

I promise to be your burger queen.

Babe-baby

Please understand how I feel,

Without you, I'm like the desert that aches rain.

Uhmm... hmmm.

Baby my heart is crush-ing,

After you, be my Savior.

If it is a crime to be in love, with you,

Make me a forever prisoner.

In your heart,

I love you, love you forever and ever.

As she poured her emotions for Jack, through her song, she couldn't help but write more.

While Maria was on campus, her phone alerted with a message from her mother saying, "Baby how're You? Your dad and I will be leaving for Maryland

Harper

for just two days. Be a good girl, I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier. I'll call you after school." Maria often felt sad whenever her parents left town.

This was suddenly a different trend, she was glad and replied, "Okay Mommy! Love you, my regards to Dad."

"Good morning students, this coming Friday will be the general cleaning of Tubman's High School. Therefore y'all should wear colored clothes and come prepared for this cleaning up," said Mrs. Andrews, the principal.

All the students were overwhelmed saying, "It's actually going to be lively."

"Hey Maria, are you excited about us cleaning the campus this Friday?'' asked Sara.

"Oh yeah, I won't be doing anything. Besides, my parents aren't home. Would you mind coming over for the weekend? I really don't want to be lonely and watch television all alone," said Maria.

The girls agreed to spend the weekend together.

All of a sudden, Georgina asked to befriend Maria and Sara saying, "I've been admiring your friendship since our junior high year. Can I be a member of your squad?"

"No problem Gina, you're welcome." They accepted her with ease and started to lecture.

Finally, it was Friday, and the students were all dressed up in different suits of clothes, as they began to clean the campus. It was fine, separated by groups. Indeed it was the most talked about, and lively, a day for all the students.

The girls spent the weekend together playing games, watching movies, reading, and a whole lot more. Of excitement, Maria didn't look much okay. "Hello Maria, you still do not look fine, what is it? I guess you missed mom and dad?"

"I just don't know what's happening, I can't believe this is happening. Like I don't understand myself anymore. I mean, Jack is all I see, I hardly close my eyes without seeing him. He's on my every thought. I love him."

"Who would've imagined Maria being in love, she's always after her books reading. This Jack of a guy should be something else, uh," Sara told Maria laughing.

They had fun, and Maria planned to get the acknowledgment of her love for Jack.