I couldn't sleep again, not after having a nightmare. I wash the dishes, cleaned the house. Before Mrs Sarah woke up, I was done. Sam you are up already she said with a wink face, she went back to her room. I did some of my morning routine and 6pm clocked the time, Mrs Sarah was already in the kitchen preparing something, after a while she called, and we ate in silence, “thank you for the meal I said.
We arrived at school early,, so she left me to roam about, Wander for some time then somebody tapped me on my shoulder, it thought it was Christabel, it was just some tall black guy, he wasn't dress properly, he had a shady haircut, “Boss wants to see you, he said. I was like “boss" , follow me he said, so I followed him, he took me to a corner in the school, I already know they were bullies, I have encountered many, this one was common between my former school and here, this is going to be interesting, when we reached the place, I saw a boy, he had broad shoulders, he was also tall like the other one, he was sitting on other students back who took the posture of a chair. Then another boy approach me he must be their spoke man, “we know you are new here, so we will give you a week of grace, or you be like that kid over there”. I stare at the direction he pointed, I saw someone on the floor, they must have beaten him hard. “ Do you understand, he yelled “. Should I save him or leave him, “I didn't hear what you said, come closer, so I can, hear you correctly" I said? They burst into laughter, I joined them too, “you think this is funny the spoke boy said, approaching me slowing, “Sam" a voice from behind called I turned, and it was Christabel. What is she doing here I wonder, the boy where choke too. “You have done well”, she said approaching me with paste, and when she finally got to me “Mrs Sarah will be happy, we finally found the thugs in this school”. The boys immediately ran away, only the one referred boss stayed. He finally stood up and walked slowing to the exit, “you never seems to fascinate me Christabel, but you were late again, he pointed at the boy on the floor.” he walked pass us, he stopped" boy, see you around, then he left. We rushed to the boy on the floor, he was bleeding badly, there were bruise all over him. We have to rush him, to the school medical center. Christabel tried to lift the boy up, why does she care this much, I wonder? “Help me lift him on my back, she said” after trying effortlessly. I lifted the boy on my back, “lead the way I said" Christabel quickly took charge. We arrived at the school center the boy was treats, he fainted while he was on the floor. He was asked what happened, but he lied that he fall from the stairs, I was thinking Christabel will say something, but she was quiet, I wanted to say something, but she held me back, let talk outside Christabel said pulling me outside. “How can you be quiet and let this lunatic roam about” I will tell you why. “The one referred to as the boss, his father is the largest donation in the school, there is nothing I can do, the school can't punish him properly” on hearing that. I was angry, she must have read my facial expression, “don't do any stupid, if they find out, that you were the one, who reported them, things might go out of hand she said with a crying expression on her face. Why will she be crying, I wondered. “Okay I won't, I said without facing her. “You can leave without me, I will stay here for a while, Christabel said, entering the building. I stood for a while, I wanted to enter the center again when I heard the doctor" how is your friends leg Christabel, “it is getting better Christabel replied swiftly, “how could she have fell from the stairs”, he must be careful, he could have lost his leg in the process if you haven't found him, ” yes we were lucky.” those bullies have done enough, how can people be so brutal, I have to do something about this. I walked slowing to class, how do I stop them, I can't report to the school, what do I do, I can't start causing trouble, dad will be disappointed, I have to stay low.Class went smoothly, Christabel didn't come. If only I could help. Those boys were in our class, they kept staring at me , “hey Sam, come here let have some talk. I walked to them, sit down, the one called boss said. so, I sat, “I am Yuma, you see my father paid for the scholarship of this year, “I heard you came in through scholarship” he asked politely.” yes I came in through”. “Your parents must be penniless” he said swiftly after my replied, his boys burst into laughter. so, what do you have to say, “thank you sir" I replied hasty “that good I see you are fast learner but I won't take compliment for repayment of favors" he said gently. “ Why not repay my father favors by, going on errands for me. "Yes sir" I replied swiftly. that was good, you're a good boy. You can go now, he said calmly. “I cannot be in the same class with this poor rat" he yelled and everybody Burst into laugher. Sam, someone called from the door post, I stood up after hearing my name, the principal wants to see you, I walked to the principal office. “Closed the door he said on entering” so I shut the door. Sam, how are you coping, from rich to poor. “Fine actually, but the bullies in school are aggressive.” “You must have met them already.” yeah. “I will help you on that anyway, so everything is good”, “yeah everything is good. okay, you can go now. okay, sir. Okay. I felt hungry after leaving the principal office, I have gone to the carfare on my way there, a large crowd was waiting for their turn, I haven't seen anything like this before. How do pass this crowds, “hey Sam” a voice from behind called, it seems familiar, I turned, and it was Christabel? “Christabel how are doing” I asked smiling at, nothing exactly she replied calmly, you must be hungry, she said swiftly, nope I said, but my stomach had to disgrace me by ramming, Christabel burst into laughter “you are a terrible lier ain't you she's laughing again” she brought something covered in white, here take, she stretch it to me, I declined at first, but she insisted, so I took it, what do you plan to eat I said, I have some in my bags she replied. I unwrap it, it was a locally made hamburger. She must have made it herself, I bite hard, “how is it Christabel said” “yummy, it is delicious I said making a facial expression of joy”. After I finished, we walked alone for a while, then we met somebody name Marcel. He joined us, he must be Christabel good friend, they talked for a while then Christabel turns to me, “Marcel this Sam, Sam is Marcel my good friend”. I shake him. His dad owns the big shop I was talking about, “don't worry Sam I will put so words for you”, he said smiling “I would appreciate” I shake him. “ You have to go training Christabel, you guys have Alpha high school friendly matched coming, Alpha team, Christabel mood changed, I have to go practice. She left me and Marcel there, that the team captain Marcel shouted, Christabel didn't turn back insisted she has begun running. “ What happened between alpha and ours asked Marcel after Christabel have gone far" “Alpha team female disgrace omega in the interschool competition last year”. “ was it that worst" , “yeah 10 – 130”. What 10–130, that was bad. “Can you play basketball Sam” Marcel looked at me? yeah, I know so few tricks. We need a height like yours in the team. I will pass, I can't really play, I just like the sport. “If you don't join any sport center, the school will automatically put you on one”. Sport is where school excel, he said jogging away see you around he said”. I want to keep a low profile, as possible Mrs Sarah was calling me, I had to go see her, so I went to her office. I knocked, “come in, sat down, sam.” “I won't be staying with you anymore”. I looked at her, You might already know why I called you. you were to stay alone right from the beginning, think of the past few days as bonus, from now hencefortht, you will be staying alone, you will struggle for your meals and the rest. I wasn't happy at hearing this, but I know it was the right thing. “ I won't learn anything if I were like this, I said smiling at her” thanks for the bonus, this is my new start.Few days have passed since Mrs Sarah stop leaving with me, believe me I had had it tough, I only eat one times a day, I had to wash my clothes, which I have never done. I have almost cooked, all the food left, I will soon run out of stuffs to eat. My only hope is if Christabel could take me for the job offer, I just have to sustain before then. Christabel was right about the carfare outside been cheap than the school. I am almost late for school, my food stuffs have run out, I had to go with an empty stomach, on getting to the school gate, students from alpha high school was passing, “poor scumbag on the boy scouted, I didn't respond, I kept walking, they kept saying all sort of things. I wasn't interested on that, I was hungry like dead, I have never felt hunger before. Mrs Sarah said, the foodstuff will last for a month but how did it finish, I can't really tell. We have an assembly today, so I will be going to the school Hall the principal came up for a speech.” well as we all kn
It was time to leave for home, I wanted to wait for Christabel, but she was doing something with Marcel upstairs and I have to go see the principal, so I left. On reaching the house, he was already outside with Mrs Sarah, I wonder why I was summoned. Good evening sir, good evening ma I greeted, Sam the principal called, have a seat, I seated at the chair nearest to me. Sam he called once more clearing his throat, your father and me were old-time friends, we were classmates back then me, Mrs Sarah and Mr. Charles, your father was a talented individual, he did wonderful things in his era, you see our school was one of the local school around, we were surrounded by four schools, those school were better than ours, but our school always win the best of everything because your father was with us. What I am trying to say is that your father won't be happy with you, if you come home without winning anything. I see, that why I was called. I put you in the judo team with special recommendation
I arrive at school, Christabel was waiting for me at the entrance, hey Sam she said after spotting, why didn't you wait for me yesterday. I had something vital at home, I replied swiftly walking into the school.(what up with him today, he seemed strange). so, what your plan today Christabel followed me. Nothing from the usual I said walking faster (it must have affected him, Marcel said he was humiliated in the judo team, even the worst person beat him by an ipon) (an ipon is when throw the opponent perfect on floor). I walked fast, leaving behind Christabel. when it was time for sport activities, I went straight to the judo practice ground. When I got there, the coach had screened me out. I saw the number one in the judo squad he was wearing an orange belt, I put on my gi and went on the tatami uninvited. I want to spar with you, I told the number one, the others sitting all burst into laughter, even the coach. Let go he said, my name is James, he expends his hands for a handshake,
I got home, I wanted to prepare something, but I already ate something at Mr. Johnson's shop, and I am saving money, to get a present for Christabel. I didn't give her anything on her birthday, I wasn't happy, I must find something tangible to offer, the next day came in with a bink of eye. After today, the judo competition will start, we will be going to alpha high school, they are the ones hosting it this year. I came early and run through some practice, everybody was training hard, the coach was impressed, I left to watch, Christabel practice, the student on the seat for the basketball court was counting, they weren't many, so I sat in front. I watch their game closer they are still making that same mistake, they only pass the ball to Christabel to score point , if only they have another person, who can score point. The game was almost done, I left without Christabel seeing me. On my to the exit, I saw students coming in, they all want to watch the boys practice. This is why Chri
James and Chris has long been displaying their new moves, we had nothing to worry about, I said in my mind. We already defeat reigns high school, it was only Cambridge left. James was in place to fight for alpha High while Chris was to fight in Cambridge, coach I said approaching him. Where were you, we searched everywhere, I wasn't feeling good, so I fell asleep, "are you okay now" he said hold my two hands. Chris came out to fight against Cambridge high school, his opponent was a big one, he will have to use of the moves I showed him, that will be effective against big people. Soon the match begin, Chris was doing well, he had almost got an ippon, but it wasn't enough, so he got a waza-ari. He tried to pull his moment but, he lost his balance and the opponent seized the opportunity he throws Chris up perfectly and landed him on the ground, we already knew he had lost but some of us kept saying "pull yourself together, you can still win". Chris wasn't able to shake out of the pinned
Alpha high school as also qualify for the final round. The final round was only one opponent. He entered the tatami, I quickly recognize him as the boy from Mr. Johnson's shop. The one with a water can. This will be interested, I smiled. Him to recognize me from his facial reaction I could tell, but he will underestimate me given that, they know that James is the strongest judoka among us. I looked around to get an insight of my surroundings, I spotted someone unusual, it was Christabel, what was she doing in alpha high school, she was breathing heavily I could tell, her face looked worried, she was staring at our team, trying to find something. But she didn't succeed, her face look pale, then she looked at my direction and spotted me, I was staring at her, she stepped backward, she placed one of are hands-on her heart. She wanted to say something but for some reason, she couldn't. She later walked to where our team is. the game was about to begin, I heard he was the best in alpha hi
Marcel was staring at me from close quarters, Christabel was close to me holding my bag. "I want to go home" I said to Christabel, she handed the bag over to me and drop it, we both quickly tried to catch it out head jam each other, "sorry" I said, but it seems like she purposely did it. She raised her head and said, "your head is hot" she said stretching her hands to touch my neck, wow, your body is really hot. I will walk you home she said, I tried to refuse, but I couldn't, or maybe I didn't put more effort, I won't make it home, If someone doesn't help carry my stuff. Christabel carry my bag and stuffs that I brought along, call Mr. Johnson that I won't be coming I said with a fainting voice. I will, she said while assist me as we walk to the entrance of the school. I raise my head to look forward, and I saw Marcel waiting for us. Christabel, where are you going, he said with a demanding voice. Sam is sick, I want to help him home, Christabel replied swiftly. He can walk himself,
Christabel wakes up early, she reads through the books, she collected, it was good. She felt something on her neck. She quickly realized that it was Sam necklace. She lifted it up and smiled for no reason. she dives up quickly like she had something important. Its Saturday morning. Everyone was still asleep, being tired of the week stress. Christabel's family case was different. They have all woken up, they had a small garden to attend. All family hands must be on deck, they finished the maintenance quickly today. It usually takes them 2 hours, but this time was just an hour. Christabel made it possible, she worked like a cheetah. They had breakfast. Christabel helped her siblings with their books. After she was done she got dressed and have to leave for work, her mom already told her what they lack in the house. "Both Simon and Anita needs new books, "she said. Christabel had been in charge of Simon and Anita. Her parents provide food in the table. Her father Mr. Smith works has a H
Sam and christabel walks to Omega high school, “things has change around” christabel said. "Yeah" Sam muttered. They entered inside, Mr. Carlos was giving instructions, “let” he stops, “products from Omega high” Mr. Carlos pointed to Sam and christabel, they capture all the attention, Sam and christabel approach the stage, whispered could be heard, “in their time, we crushed alpha high” Mr. Carlos continues. "Woah" Sam said, “things have changed around” Sam scans, “why am I seeing beautiful face, are we in models school" Sam asked his wife. Mr. Carlos smirked. “The judo competition is coming” Sam said, he looks at the judo them, “if Omega high win, 100,000 dollars for each of the teammates” the crowds went viral. “You won't leave the basketball team behind” a voice from behind. “Marcel” christabel smirked. They shake each, “are you coaching the basketball team” she added. “Mr. Carlos had to force me” he said, “Marcel” Sam hugs him, they tap each other's back. they went to a bar, drin
1,2,3, it about time, Mrs. Anita check the watch she was holding, she stretch both hands, she bring her cheeks down, its time, she said again, she takes a deep breath, she fixes her eyes on the building, “what is going” she gets out of the car, she gazed from far, she slowly approaches the building, “what is this” her eyebrows came down, this isn't right, she was standing at the entrance, she enters, everyone was still seated, she came out what if he is delaying time, she waited outside the building, some gist came out, soon people started leaving, she was heated, could I be discovered. She enters her car, she had warned him to throw the sim away, there is no second calling, “I have to leave now” she starts her car, she drives away. The family took pictures together, Mrs. Anita was nowhere to be found. “Where could she be, Sam was worried? Mr. Charles received a call, “thank you” he gaze out the entrance, Sam carry christabel on his arms, they lipped, they entered the car, Mrs. Smith
He knees, christabel bug out covering her mouth, she fluttered, “Christabel smith” Sam shouted. He shivered, I wrote this he brought a paper out, “christabel smith, intelligent, honest, bravery than me, your beauty is exceptional, my eyes” Sam stops, christabel, stares at him, “I don't need this” he throws the paper away. “For the past few days, leaving without you, I realized how vulnerable I am, I ache for you, your face became a picture in front of me, my lust for touch raise faster than I expected, I regret leaving, I miss, this feeling, I know what it is, I love you, will you stand beside me for forever. She could hear her heart beating loud, she touches her bosom, she stares at Sam, the light around was fading away, she was expecting soon, not in this manner, “Yes” she fluttered, Sam smirked, christabel lift him up, they hug each other, hands jamming together was heard, christabel looks around, smiling, waving, light turn on at the stage, Sam holds Christabel hands, they step sl
Charles drives away, Sam stares at the grave, his phone rings, he opens it, christabel, I am stopping, Mr. Charles parked, Sam came out, he waved, he hops in a taxi, Mr. Charles lock the door, it will take time for this new bond to mature. Christabel was waiting for Sam in his apartment, Sam saw her from the window, he came out, they stare at each other, his face was doleful, christabel pout, she smiles slowly, Sam laughs, he walks to her, his pace could be described has running, he hug her, holding her tight, he searched for words to say, “I am sorry” won't be a better option, yet he finds flowing from his mouth, his tone changes with it, “I put you in danger” he holds her, she taps Sam on the back, “it is okay, it over now” she looks Sam in the eyes, they jam their head together looking down, opening their mouths to take air, she lifts her lips up to Sam, kissing each other, wrapping her in his body, he stops, breathing heavily, he opens his eyes, “marry me now” he went on his knees
Christabel was drug inside the car, her heart rate has reduced, her were blurring, they were four men inside the car, she was terrified, is this the end, she thought, Samuel she muttered, his face was smiling in front of her, she refused to blink, she felt the car stopped, everyone in front her seems to have disappeared, she felt her body flying in air. Her sight was still blurring, she felt taps on her cheeks, “what” she shouted, it came out really low, “christabel” her mom called. Her vision clears, she saw her mom, “thank goodness” she thought, she crawls back, “was she caught too” she looks around, she was surrounded with people, “mom” she called, hugging her, “mom, I am sorry” she cries, “it okay” Mrs. Smith taps her on the back, “you are safe now” she said. “She has wakened” she heard from the crowd, “inform Mr. Jing” she heard. Her mom gave water to drink, she stands up to her feet, “Samuel” she said, “don't tell Samuel” she added. Her mom smirked at her, “well that will be a p
Maya was losing strength, Charles continues to assure her that it is almost done, “you can do it” he smiles at her. He wasn't happy that Anita was the doctor in charge they didn't talk to each other, they only gave heads signs. He suspect a scheme from his parents, so he places his eyes close Anita. Maya successful gave birth, the baby finally came out, Mr. Charles jumps up with joy, he didn't bother about the gender, he faces, you did darling, he kisses her on her forehead.Mrs Anita look how happy he was, she smiles, "Mr. Charles, it is a boy" she said. she turns and she left, Charles didn't respond, he was touching Maya face, he went to where the baby was, Maya wanted to hold it, Maya touch it, she smiles at Charles, it is a boy, she said, you wins, "I Wish it was girl" he looks just like his father, suddenly body temperature went on the high side. Charles quickly rush out to find a doctor, he saw Anita, but he walks pass her, Charles came with the senior head doctor, she died, she
Charles went on date with Anita to please his family revolution. they didn't say anything to each other until it got dark. They were the only quiet seat. “What your favorite color” Anita tries to break the silence. Charles didn't respond. “I love pizza alot” Anita continues talking without replies. “Charles” she tries to hold his hands but he adjusted it. “I know you don't love me, but I do love you” she stops. “ I feel something deep down, we could learn to love each other, we don't have choice anyway”. Charles phone rings, it was Maya. "Hello sweetheart" he shouted. “Darling, you shouldn't disturb yourself” he increases his voice. “I will be coming, right away” he left Anita there. Charles went back home after three more hours. He got home, his family wasn't waiting for him, they must have slept off, Charles enters his room. The next morning. He brought Maya to the house. She waited for Charles parents. Joe and Zoe came out, they were surprise to see a young lady waiting for them. Z
Charles, you should get yourself a wife, you are old enough now, Mr. Joe voice could be heard. “I want to hold my grandchildren” Mrs. Zoe added. Charles walked out of the room, he tired of having this discussion over and over again, “now is not the time, you keep saying that” Mr. Joe yelled. Charles could hear outside. “You better marry that girl, we arrange for you” Joe increase his voice. Charles enters his car and drove off, he came back late, his parents will be sleeping by now, he thought, he opened the door, he saw his parents having drinks with another family, he saw a young girl, “it her again” he thought, he wanted to leave when his father called him “Charles, you dare not move an inch” he turns back, “sit” he pointed at the only free empty seat, close to the young lady. Charles sat down, his face wasn't pleasing. He could hear laughter, “he takes from you” the other man said. "Yeah" Joe replied laughing. “They will make a good couple with beautiful children” Mr. Zoe added.
“Sam” what all the shouting. Sam raise his head up, he looks at his mom, he has lost his voice, the shock has collapsed him on the floor, he buried his head down. “Just, take me” Sam muttered. “Leave her alone”, “I don't understand, what are you saying” she comes close to him. “Don't close near me”, Sam adjust himself, “don't touch me”, “leave charitabel out of this” Sam manages to get his voice, “it is me you need, leave her alone” he shouted. “Sam, I don't understand you, charitabel, what happened” she tries to walk in, Sam gave her stop sign. “Stop pretending, you don't know what I am saying”. Mrs. Anita fix her eyes on Sam, she wasn't sure how far what to say, “Mom, how could you” Sam cries, “what do you stand to gain”, “killing your son, destroying his happiness” he continues? “Sam, I don't know what you are talking about” she breaks down. “You killed him, you killed Dad too” he muttered. “Sam” Mrs. Anita burst into tears. “You are a monster” he yelled. “If you hurt christabel, I