As Mary woke up from her sleep, she stretched her arms and yawned, feeling refreshed after a long day at work. She looked around her room, noticing the quietness of the house. She assumed Ben was still at their dad's place, unaware of the unexpected visitor he had earlier.

Meanwhile, Amaka was back at her place, still feeling dizzy and disoriented from the unexpected turn of events. She couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off, and she couldn't wait to see Ben again.

As Mary began to prepare dinner, she heard a knock at the door. She wondered who it could be, since Ben was away. She made her way to the door, opening it to reveal Chioma, looking rather depressed and anxious.

"Hey, Chioma! What brings you here?" Mary asked, trying to sound cheerful.

Chioma hesitated, looking around nervously before responding, "I was just looking for Ben. I haven't seen him in a while, and I was getting worried."

Mary's expression softened, sensing Chioma's distress. "Ben's actually visiting our dad right now. He'll be back soon, don't worry."

Chioma's face fell, and she looked crestfallen. Mary, feeling sympathetic, invited Chioma in for dinner, hoping to lift her spirits.

As they sat down to eat, Mary couldn't help but notice Chioma's sadness. She wondered what was bothering her friend, but Chioma didn't seem willing to open up.

Little did Mary know, Chioma's heart was heavy with unrequited love for Ben, and she was struggling to come to terms with the fact that Ben's heart belonged to someone else – Amaka.

As the evening drew to a close, Chioma thanked Mary for dinner and left, feeling a mix of emotions – sadness, longing, and a hint of desperation.

Mary watched her leave, sensing that something was amiss. She couldn't shake off the feeling that Chioma's visit was more than just a casual drop-by.

As she closed the door, Mary wondered what secrets her friends were keeping, and how their lives were about to become even more complicated.
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