Plot Twist Number 111:After the detention disaster, Caleb dropped another bombshell.He was throwing a party.On. His. Private. Island.
Ivy:"Bro… are you Elon Musk's cousin or what?"
Caleb:"Nah. My dad just sells a lot of cement."
Me:"Like Dangote cement?"
Caleb:"Something like that."
The Island Arrival
Plot Twist Number 112:The island was insane.White sand. Blue water. Villas.And a swimming pool shaped like a pizza slice.They had a juice bar called 'Slay Hydrated.'Lucifer already claimed a hammock and a cup of ice cream.
Ivy:"Bro I'm not leaving. I live here now."
Me:"Same. Where's my room?"
The Poolside Romance
Plot Twist Number 113:While everyone else was busy trying to take Insta pics without falling in the water, Caleb pulled me aside.
Caleb:"Ari… I like you. A lot. Like, want-to-watch-your-favorite-movies-and-share-my-last-slice-of-pizza-with-you type of like."
Me:"Bro… that's serious."
Caleb:"I've been thinking about you since Truth or Dare night. Even when Nate tried to choke me out."
Me:"That was iconic though."
Then — BOOM — this boy leans in and kisses my cheek.And I MELTED like cheap ice cream in Lagos heat.
Lucifer (from a distance):Meow (Translation: Finally.)
Plot Twist Number 114:Meanwhile Nate was watching us from behind a coconut tree like a heartbroken telenovela villain.
Nate:"This isn't over."
Ivy (sneaking up on him):"Bro, you're acting like a badly written Wattpad bad boy."
Late Night Confessions
That evening we all sat around a bonfire.Mia tried to flirt with the DJ.Zayne tried to swim with the dolphins (there were no dolphins).Lucifer was stealing marshmallows.
Caleb:"I've never felt this comfortable with anyone before. Ari, you're… chaotic, weird and hilarious, and I'm obsessed."
Me:"Aww. You're not too bad yourself, rich boy."
He grabbed my hand.Everyone started fake coughing.
Ivy:"Y'all better kiss or I'm throwing myself into the ocean."
And GUESS WHAT — we did.Right there under the stars.Cue romantic soundtrack.Cue Ivy screaming like she just won ₦1 million.Cue Nate throwing his cup into the fire like a dramatic extra.
Lucifer:Meow (Translation: Took you long enough.)
Plot Twist Number 115:Just when the romance hit maximum level, a mystery boat arrived at the shore.A guy in a hoodie handed me a box.No name. No note.Inside?A necklace with a tiny, glowing locket and a paper that said:
"This isn't over. Stay away from Caleb."
Plot Twist Number 116:We all lost our minds.
Ivy:"BRO, THIS IS A MOVIE NOW."
Mia:"I want popcorn and an inhaler."
Nate:"Good. Suffer."
Final Tally:
Kiss count: 1
Nate's breakdowns: 2
Threatening mystery packages: 1
Lucifer's snack theft: 4
Poolside confessions: 1
Ivy's scream volume: 300%
Me emotionally spiraling: continuous