The news of Benjamin, Abdulazeez, Oliver, Timilehin, and Adeola’s forbidden love had spread throughout the community like wildfire. People were outraged and began to express their anger and disapproval in various ways.
The elders of the community were the first to take action. They called a meeting to discuss the situation and decided to impose a strict punishment on the five lovers. They declared that any public display of affection between them would be strictly forbidden and punishable by banishment from the community.
The other members of the community were also outraged. They began to express their disapproval in more subtle ways. They would whisper and gossip about the five lovers whenever they saw them together. They would also avoid them in public and refuse to do business with them.
The tension in the community was growing by the day. People were becoming more and more hostile towards the five lovers. It seemed like the situation was only going to get worse.
Benjamin, Abdulazeez, Oliver, Timilehin, and Adeola were becoming increasingly worried about their safety. They knew that if the situation continued to escalate, they would have to find a way to escape the community.