Single Mom Was SELLING By The Roadside When D Billionaore Pulled Up To Buy From her But Fell IN Love

The story opens with a mother advising her daughter, N, who is 15 years old and about to go to university on a scholarship. The mother emphasizes the importance of focusing on studies, taking advantage of the scholarship, and avoiding bad influences. She expresses confidence in N's wisdom despite her young age and prays for her protection and success. The mother also tells N to eat well and not return as a "skeleton." The scene then shifts to a tense domestic dispute between two sisters, Justina and her elder sibling, and their mother. The elder sister accuses Justina of being useless and having failed JAM (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board exam) five times, wasting money. She criticizes Justina and her sister for eating, ranting, and being on the phone with men all day. The mother, frustrated, warns them that if they fight again, she will throw them out of the house. The father also interjects, scolding them for their lack of respect. Later, N is instructed by her mother to fetch water to fill a drum for their evening bath. N expresses concern about meeting Ezra, who she says will shout at her. Her mother dismisses this, attributing it to Ezra's "madness." N hints that Ezra dislikes her, but her mother tells her to stop putting such thoughts in her head. N is then sent to take food to her father. N's father, however, is aggressive. When N accidentally drops his food, he becomes enraged, threatening her. He then demands water. N meets Ezra, who asks about her mother's plans for her school resumption. N reveals there's no money for her to return to school, as she already owes two terms' fees. Ezra suggests talking to the principal, but N is hesitant to ask for a third term of credit. Ezra offers her some books, which N eagerly accepts, refusing any spoilers from Ezra. That night, N's parents argue. The father complains about his wife, Agnes, not being intimate with him and questions her support for their daughter. Agnes retorts, asking what support he provides, pointing out that N has been out of school for almost a year because he insists she's not his child. The father is dismissive and wants to sleep. N finds a flyer for a letter-writing competition offering a three-year scholarship. She excitedly shares it with Ezra, seeing it as her chance to return to school and pursue her dream of becoming a surgeon. Ezra expresses concern that N might feel bad if she doesn't win, but N insists that not being in school for two terms already makes her feel worse, blaming her stepfather for not paying her fees. She cries, wishing her late father were alive to support her education. Ezra tries to comfort her, reminding her that her mother is trying her best. N is determined to win the scholarship. N's stepfather returns home and demands water. N then asks him if she can use his phone to call the number on the competition flyer. He is initially skeptical but checks the number and confirms it's real. However, the phone's battery dies, and it struggles to charge. N becomes anxious about missing the deadline for the competition. N's elder sister refuses to let N use her phone, citing a lack of credit and telling her to ask their mother. Agnes, N's mother, tries to convince her husband about the competition, explaining it has no fees and offers a three-year scholarship. He adamantly refuses, stating there will be "no competition, no education, nothing for now," as he has no extra resources to spend on "another man's blood." Agnes argues that he pays for his other daughters' JAM forms every year, but he reiterates that they are his "blood and flesh." He accuses Agnes of wanting N to "waste away." Agnes reminds him that he was the one who insisted on her bringing N along when they married. N and Ezra meet Daniela, who explains that her English teacher, Miss Tito, distributed the competition flyers. It's an interstate informal letter writing competition for secondary school students aged 12-15, with the winner receiving a scholarship. Daniela is not interested in writing but would participate in a math competition. She offers to introduce N to Miss Tito or get answers to any inquiries. Ezra coaches N on letter writing, emphasizing structure, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and most importantly, the message. He explains that a letter without a message is like a "fine car without fuel." N's mother apologizes to N for the previous night's argument and shares some of her past. She recounts how N's biological father, a driver, fell ill with a headache, body pain, and fever after a trip and died four days after being admitted to the hospital. N's mother was young when she married him and had N. After his death, his family encouraged her to remarry. She was a widow for over two years until she met N's stepfather, who had also recently lost his wife. They were convinced they had things in common and could help each other, and N needed a father figure. N's mother acknowledges that her current husband hasn't lived up to that role and fondly remembers N's biological father, who always brought N toys. N's stepfather complains to his brother, Peter, about Agnes. He recounts his past hardships: losing his furniture business to a fire and then his first wife and two daughters to internal bleeding within five months. He claims to have suffered greatly and married Agnes hoping she would help him raise his children. However, he complains that Agnes is always "tired" or "not in the mood" for intimacy, and he feels she doesn't love him. Peter advises him to send N back to her mother's parents' house, believing N is the reason Agnes is distant. The stepfather dismisses this, saying Agnes would "burn down this street" if he tried. He then devises a plan to "frustrate that girl [N] for this house" until she leaves on her own. N decides to write her competition letter to her deceased father, believing it will make her entry unique and outstanding among those writing to the living. N and Ezra meet Miss Tito, the English teacher. N explains her desire to participate in the competition and mentions she has started writing her letter. Miss Tito asks about N's school, and N reveals she dropped out because there was no money to pay for two terms. Miss Tito regretfully informs N that to compete, she needs to be enrolled in a school, making it "very impossible" for her to participate. N is heartbroken. Daniela apologizes for the disappointment. N's mother tries to console her, telling her other opportunities will come and that she will go back to school eventually, after her mother pays off debts for Mama K and grandma's eye surgery. N, desperate, offers to hawk goods to help the family, but her mother forbids it, saying N's father would turn in his grave. N's stepfather, still unhappy, confronts Agnes, accusing her of not loving him and using him as a "shield" for herself and N. He claims she has been preventing his "seed" from manifesting by eliminating the possibility of pregnancy, implying she has been using contraceptives. Agnes tries to explain, but he refuses to listen, expressing deep disappointment and anger at what he perceives as her wickedness. He recounts his past tragedies and compares Agnes unfavorably to his late wife, whom he describes as beautiful and loving. He blames N for the "torment" and "wickedness" Agnes has shown him, believing N has taken all the love Agnes had left. N is working on her letter with Ezra. He praises her writing, saying it's very interesting and unique compared to others who might write to uncles or landlords. N expresses her determination to win and imagines what she would do with the scholarship. N's stepfather, in a conversation with his brother, recounts his business failure and the death of his first wife and children. He laments his current state, begging for love and intimacy, and feels unworthy. He criticizes Agnes for not surrendering her body to him and for preventing pregnancy. Agnes finds N's stepfather's contraceptives in his bag. He confronts her, accusing her of going through his bag and being callous. He reiterates his belief that she doesn't love him and has been preventing pregnancy. Agnes tries to explain, but he remains enraged, feeling betrayed and used. She asserts that she came into the marriage a broken woman needing time, patience, and love, but he is impatient and only thinks about his own desires. He continues to blame N for Agnes's perceived lack of love for him. N's elder sister expresses concern for N, calling her father's treatment unfair. Later, N's mother tells her that Miss Tito came to her and informed her that the school proprietor agreed to let N compete. N is overjoyed, despite only having three days to write and submit her letter. Her mother shares her happiness and offers her plantain. N is trying to finish her letter, but she's blank. Ezra suggests thinking deeply and asking her mother about her late father's hobbies and preferences. Agnes apologizes to her husband for their recent fights, promising to do better. She then discovers her husband's contraceptives in his bag, having found them earlier. She confronts him, expressing her shock and disappointment at his actions over the past 13 years. She feels he has been eliminating the possibility of them having children together. He, in turn, accuses her of wickedness and callousness, saying she has no "milk of loving kindness." He feels she has been going through his bag and is disappointed by her actions. He reiterates his feeling of being unworthy of her love and body, and accuses her of "washing away" his "seed." Agnes tries to explain, but he refuses to listen, calling himself "blind" for staying with her. He continues to lament his past tragedies and compares Agnes unfavorably to his late wife. Agnes retorts that she came into the house broken and needed time and love, but he is impatient. N's elder sister tells N that their father stole N's letter and chased her out of the house. N, distraught, seeks refuge with Ezra, needing a pen and paper to rewrite the letter. Ezra, concerned, agrees to help. Meanwhile, N's mother and sisters frantically search for her in the neighborhood. N's sisters discuss N's situation. One sister acknowledges that N doesn't deserve the ill-treatment and that their step-father's actions are wrong, even though they've also been mistreated by him. She points out the danger of N sleeping outside. The next morning, N's mother is worried when N doesn't wake up. N's sister says N was snoring all night. N is sent on an errand. N is still working on her letter, with only two paragraphs left. Ezra is confident she will win. N's stepfather recounts his life's tragedies to his brother, emphasizing how he lost everything and how Agnes's lack of intimacy makes him feel unworthy. N's sister wakes her up, reminding her to submit the letter before Miss Tito leaves. N rushes out. N's mother is frantic when N is nowhere to be found. She fears for N's safety. When N finally returns, she has a bandage on her leg. Miss Tito, who brought N home, explains that the injury is minor and will heal quickly. Miss Tito then reveals that she has decided to sponsor N's secondary school and university education. N's mother is overwhelmed with gratitude, thanking God and Miss Tito profusely. N is relieved that she won't be a dropout. The father's other daughter, Justina, is asked why her eyes aren't bright. She says she couldn't sleep because N was snoring. Later, N's mother feels feverish and vomits. Her stepfather's other daughter, after observing her, concludes that N's mother is pregnant. The father is skeptical but they decide to go to the hospital to confirm. The story ends with N's mother, now pregnant, and N's future secured by Miss Tito's sponsorship.