Chapter 1
Kalahari.
"We are strong, magnificent, and powerful," they chanted happily in unison.
As I saw them walk out of the classroom, I happily smiled at them.
Mike approached me.
" Hello, Mike "
" Hello, Miss Kalahari.
"I created this for you."
He gave me a sketch of myself. Though not a flawless sketch, it moved me. It was fantastic. A stick figure of myself with the sun over my head.
" Thank you very much, I really appreciate it."
"You are really welcome."
He dashed out of the classroom.
Despite the fact that I am new here, I like my work. My ambition of teaching kindergarten has come true.
These youngsters are tomorrow's future. It brightens my day to see how amazing they are.
I put my pens in my handbag. Before departing, make sure all windows are closed and desks are in order.
I'm looking forward to seeing the kids the following day.
The school provided me with a place to reside. A one-bedroom apartment. It's rather roomy for a single individual like me.
I'll stop by the library first to pick up a couple books before heading home.
I'm getting used to my surroundings. All of this is very new to me, but I'm already getting a warm welcome and enjoying what I do.
I decided to borrow two English novels. I will return once completed as long as it does not exceed a month, unless I desire to prolong my loan duration.
While loading them into my backpack and strolling down the street, I ran into someone. An impression that has left me perplexed.
"I'm very sorry," she began, checking to see whether I was alright.
Her drink had gotten all over my clothes.
" I'm really sorry. Oh my goodness, where was I looking? Shoot!"
"It's OK," I said softly.
She stared at my face, startled.
She wore a tidy suit and had short dark purple hair and beautiful blue eyes.
She cracked a grin. She was breathtaking.
"Are you sure you're all right?"
" No need to be concerned, sweetheart. It's not much, and I can wash it. A youngster puked on this garment as well, so it seems to be a bad luck dress," I joked.
One of the kids was unwell, and while I was accompanying her to the nurse, she puked on me.
I didn't mind so long as she could be seen by a doctor and be tended to was all I could care of . I used a couple damp wipes to remove the remaining food stains.
"Are you a parent?"
"No, I'm a teacher."
Her expression was filled with apprehension.
"Perfect, here's my card." Please let me know if I can reimburse you with another outfit."
" there is no need "
" I am adamant. "
She pressed the button on her phone.
" I'm hoping to see you. "
She went away quickly before I could answer.
Anna Mia, her name was read out, along with her phone number.
I fixed my gaze on her business card. It was matte black with a gorgeous Roman Times font on it. I'm not going to contact her and insist that she buy me a new outfit. It sounds very avaricious, and I don't even like the clothing.
It's simply that I had a few outfits with me. I plan to acquire more after I've settled in.
I took a nice shower before plunging into the literature I had borrowed. The youngsters will like tomorrow's theme since it involves sketching things they enjoy.
My gaze was drawn to the television. A stunning blue-eyed man was chatting. I switched off the television. I'm not interested in news, particularly terrible news and even worse sports news.
After taking a few notes for tomorrow's lecture, I went to bed.
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Pierce
"What's the matter with you?" she demanded.
"What do you mean?"
" Pierce, you've wrecked your career so horribly that it's over.
"Why did you say that?"
"However, that is a fact."
She scraped her hair violently, closing her eyes in pain.
" Lord, keep me from cracking this man's neck in half. Pierce, what you did was terrible, and that statement was totally wrong."
"I am not a good liar; I said what I said."
"What you said was blatantly racist.
"How stupid are you to think they are nothing but hapless migrants?"
"I can't bear them, it's true.
They're."
She exhaled furiously.
I'm not sure why she's upset.
" My husband will be furious. You irritated me. Pierce, why do you despise them so much?"
" I detest them."
"And now you're harming them; I worked to clear the blood diamond controversy, almost going insane over it, and now this.
To be honest, I don't believe we'll make it out of this mess .
All you had to do was disregard the question rather than answering it."
"How could I have known?"
"We had gone through this; you know how media bring past controversies to generate attention for a fresh issue to report on?"
And now, look at CNN, they're talking about your awful remarks."
I am wealthy, and I don't care what CNN thinks of me.
With their communist philosophies, they may go eat crap for all I care.
"Who watches CNN nowadays?"
"People do . Pierce, you're such an i***t; it's a shame you can't realize how inconsiderate and destructive your statements are."
" What exactly do you want me to do? "Marry all of them simply to demonstrate how much I like them." I spat .
She stood stiffly, her eyes focused. No, No Anna !
"Yeah, in fact, yes. "You will do just that."
"I am affluent; I do not need public adoration."
" No, we aren't. We all have to earn a livelihood. Pierce I don't care whether you're wealthy or not. You'll get your a$$ up and do the right thing. Good work! You're much more arrogant than I expected.'
I'm sorry I consented to her, but she's my sister. I admire her.
" You're going to do as I say, and our sales have already dropped." CancelPierce hashtags are popular. Investors are pulling back. The destruction is extensive. Worse than the blood diamond debacle."
"They'll get over it; those migrants don't matter."
She took a deep breath.
" That's what they do to me. They matter a lot more than you could ever imagine.
I am married to one and we have two children together. Maybe they don't to you, Pierce. You've forgotten who came to save me from Alex. You've forgotten what Alex did. My husband is the reason I'm still here today, and I owe him my life. You must recall Pierce. So you'll do as I say, and we'll mend it my way."
I stare at her; I haven't forgotten about that jerk.
"fine, fine, fine as you say"
She was wearing her spectacles.
"What is the closest school to David's library?"
What on earth is she thinking? I can already tell this isn't going to be a good idea for me.
"I'm not sure, some nursery school, a play field, I honestly don't know."
" excellent "
She exited my office, turning around.
What are you planning Anna?