Chapter 60 A JOB AND A SARAH

I went back to the nursery school, this time as an admin officer. The salary was lower than what I received working in a crèche.

When I pointed it out to the proprietress, she said if it wasn't good enough for me, I could leave, because hundred other applicants would be glad to replace me.

She said the reason I got the job in the first place was because mom came and solicited for me. I apologized and told her I was grateful to have the job.

I would have stayed on that job for eternity if not for the chess competition we had at Hilltop School the next year. I played with one of their staff, a white guy, Stephen. He had beaten me twice, but this time I played with all the frustrations and anger I felt inside.

I won the game.

Stephen was surprised. He asked for a rematch after the game, and I beat him again. The third game convinced and humbled him, and we became friends. He suggested we meet periodically to play, and I agreed.

He asked about my hand in what of the games we played, a