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, but you lost by ipon, you even lost to the worst among them, Mr. Carlos increased his voice, and I'm aware that you were trained, by a black belt judo teacher, from age 4 to 14. You even practice on daily routine. Mr. Carlos stop and fall back on his chair with the express of being tired. Mrs Sarah continued after a while of silence. Back then we couldn't lift our heads high when walking, until your father came in with a scholarship, I remember the way we looked at him that day, we weren't happy back then, we were going to the worst school, but your father came in with a scholarship. I have heard my father tales from him, but not from his friends. So I listened carefully. When your father arrived, he displayed his skills without been asked to, and he taught everyone willing to learn. When we asked him why, his answer was funny at first hearing. "Talent is not for only one person but for the people around them" but after a while, we came to realized what he meant, all the medals he won, the awards and all, he didn't win it for himself but for everybody in the school, we could now lift our heads high, knowing fully well that any competition, we are always going to win. Mr. Carlos jump in after Mrs Sarah stop, why don't you show us what you can do. Staying low, seeing the world differently doesn't mean, you can't show your talent, doesn't mean you can't help others, talent is for people around you not for yourself only. I buried my heads on the floor. I have been doing it the wrong way. That all we have to say, it is your decision Mr. Carlos stop. I stood up from my chair, I will do just that sir, thank you for your care, understanding and advice, I won't disappoint you I said taking a bow.
it is already late, Sam do you know your way home, I will escort Mrs Sarah home Mr. Carlos said calmly, I was choked on hearing that. Mrs Sarah hit Mr. Carlos on his shoulder, I not a child she said, you should be worried about Sam not me, no, no Sam is a big boy, he will surely find his way home. We burst into laughter. We later departed our separate ways. I came home late, I kept thinking what they said, and finally dose off. the next morning I got up on time, I went to school early, I didn't take the path I usually take to school, I followed alpha High school district to school, when I arrive there I saw some of our students going to school, their heads were all buried on the ground, I could see their expression, their feelings, it was pale and sad. I followed the line of students going to our school, on getting to Alpha high school gate some of their students were outside, they were all screaming "loser, the dead walking, hunger school" some of them throw eggs at us, our students couldn't do anything but run away. I got pissed off, not everybody can fight for their right, especially if your opponent is at another level. I flash back to what Mrs Sarah said, your talent is not for you alone but everybody around you.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
Few moments, after Marcel left, christabel called Sam again, Sam picked the call, hey christabel he said, "Sam are called this morning but, you didn't answer is everything alright, you got me worry" christabel voice out immediately she heard Sam voice. "I was busy, and I didn't see any missed calls, well, am actually free, you can come over for some tips" Sam said, christabel got excited on hearing this, but she refused, remembering what happened last time. I really don't want tips now, she said. "Okay" Sam said, I wanted to show you possible questions from the novel "a dark face" Sam added with a low tone. Christabel quickly rush out the word "wait" I will come over, she had problem in read that particular novel. Is as if he knows what her difficulty was. I will be there in an hour, she added. Sam said okay and ended the call. She rush inside to get something pleasing on, she ended up wearing her best dress. an hour later she, find herself in a place she wanted to avoid coming again
Marcel came with his dad to their favorite restaurant. It has been long they visited, he wanted to invite christabel but, she refused. They already booked a spot. The restaurant was outdoor. Table was arrange outside, while the main shop, where the workers bring out people's orders. The owner of the shop was talking to Marcel dad. She asked Marcel to get go get their orders, so Marcel left them, on getting to the main shop, he heard a familiar voice, he turned around, quickly, trying to pinpoint the location of that familiar voice. He soon spotted christabel and Sam, he was filled with rage immediately. Furious with anger, he walked straight to their table and hit it hard with his hands. Sam push christabel before the impact and the damage affected him only. The table on Sam was on the floor. Christabel and Sam immediately turn to the direction of the person with fear. "Marcel" christabel yelled standing up from the floor. "What the meaning of this" she tried to push Marcel, but he he