Making new friends
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I headed to the hospital immediately after leaving Mr Parker office
" hello ma, i am here for my sister". I said to a nurse who I saw seated in front of a computer
" what is her name?". She asked without looking at me
" Zara Stark". I replied
She searched for the name onthe system
"The kidney transplant patient". She said
I nodded
"She is in children ward 7". She said and I nodded
I walked over to the children ward and read the numbers written boldly on the door
" Ward 7". I muttered as I opened the door quietly.
I walked in and was surprised to see 7 sick children in a small room
" Mother". I called as I saw her,she was sitting on a low stool watching over Zara who was sleeping
She turned to look at me
"Nora".She called
I smiled and walked towards her
" how is Zara doing?". I asked her sitting on the bed
" she is recovering faster than I expected". She replied smiling
"Good". I said
" Did you get the scholarship?". She asked
" yes mum". I said in excitement
She stood up and hugged me
" I am so proud of you and I bet your father would be proud also if he were to be alive". She said and I immediately felt guilty
" mother you can go home, I will stay here with Zara". I told her
" fine , she said standing up, I will hurry home and take a quick shower so you can go back home on time and prepare for school tomorrow". She said
" okay mom". I said
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I looked around the room and stared at the sick little kids. Some were sleeping while others were playing with their guardians
" how will someone breathe in this small room". I thought, I am sure there are other bigger rooms than this
" Nora". I heard Zara call
I turned to look at her, she was awake
" when did you wake ?". I asked her
" just now".she replied
" how are you feeling?". I asked her
" I am better".she replied weakly
" mum told me you paid my bill". She said
I nodded. " it is the money from a scholarship exam
" is that so". She said
I nodded
" did you get the scholarship?". She asked me
I nodded and looked at her . I met her gaze and immediately looked away
" Best of luck at Adams college". She said
" Thanks ". I said smiling
My phone suddenly rang and I sighed when I checked the caller, it was Mr Parker
" hello Parker". I said immediately I picked it
" hello baby". He replied , where are you?. he asked
" I am at the hospital with my sister ". I replied
" oh, how is she feeling?".He asked
" she is getting better" I replied
" okay good,can we see tomorrow?". He asked , I am missing you
" okay sir". I said and ended the call
" is this how this man will keep on using me". I thought, I am glad he is impotent at least my virginity would be intact
" who is Parker?". Zara asked interrupting my thoughts
" he is just a friend". I replied
" I know all you friends Nora". She said
" you don't know this one , I met him last week". I said defending myself
" is he your boyfriend?". She asked
" hell no". I replied
She smiled
" when you get to Adams college, avoid Damon Adams I heard he is cold hearted and rude". She said advising me
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The door opened and my mum walked in holding a bag
" you can go home Nora". She said
" I leaned towards Zara and pecked her before standing up
"I already made dinner". She said
" okay mom ". I said
" don't forget to lock the door".she instructed
" I won't". I said leaning over to kiss her
" Good night mom Good night Zara". I waved and left
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It was already late when I got home, I went over to the kitchen and opened the pot
Rice". I muttered, I dished little into a plate and sat down quietly on the floor to eat it
When I was done eating, I went over to the bed that I and Zara share and laid down
" I thought of Parker , i wondered when he will stop disturbing me".
I am a step towards my dream and I will make sure I remove my family from poverty
I kept on thinking about lot of things and soon drifted off to sleep
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I woke up early the next day .
"Today will be my first day at Adams college".
I quickly rushed into the bathroom
" Damn". There was no water. I quickly went over to the neighbour house to get two buckets of water
I dropped one bucket in the kitchen and used the the second one to bath
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I searched my wardrobe looking for something nice to wear and soon settled for a black gown
I put it on with my red sandals, I plaited my hair into a loosed bun and applied little makeup.
I went over to the kitchen to check the remaining rice, it was already stale
" I will get something at the cafe".
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I flagged down a taxi and I immediately got in when it stopped
" Where are you going?".he asked
" Adams college ". I said with pride, he looked at me through the rear mirror and gave me a small smile
I guess he observed i was a scholarship student through my simple dressing
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He soon stopped in front of a gigantic building with a very tall gate
" we are here". He said when he noticed I was lost staring
I got down from the taxi and paid him
I walked towards the gate and was intimidated by the scary looking securities
" I am a scholarship student". I said to one of the securities handing him the form that Mr Parker signed on
" you can go in". He said flashing me a smile
I walked in and immediately felt like a beggar When I saw students coming in with expensive cars and putting on expensive clothes
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I stood there lost in staring so I did not hear a car horn and almost got hit by the car. The car stopped and a beautiful lady came out from it
" if you want to die there are different ways to die".she said
"I am sorry". I apologised to her
She eyed me from head to toe
" I wonder what a beggar like you is doing in this school, are you a beggar?". She asked mocking me
" don't ever cross my path again". She warned as she got into her car and zoomed off
" do I look like a beggar?". I muttered assessing myself
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I walked around the school asking for the direction to the director office but no one gave me attention
" why are you seated here?". I heard a voice asked
I turned back and saw a blond haired beauty smiling at me
" are you talking to me?". I asked her obviously surprised that someone would actually talk to me
She nodded . " I am Noami". She said stretching her hands
" I am Nora ". I replied shaking her hands
" so why are you seated here? Or don't you like going to class like me?". She asked
" I am new here and I need direction to the director office". I explained
" are you kidding me?". She asked
" no". I said shaking my head negatively
" you are seated in front of the office". She said
" really". I said looking at the beautiful building in front of me
" you can go on in , I will wait here for you". She said
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I walked to the front of the office and knocked
" come in". I heard a grumpy voice said
I opened the door and walked carefully into the room
" Good morning Sir". I greeted
" morning". He answered sharply
I walked towards him and handed him the form
He studied it and smiled
" can I see your documents". He said
I handed it over to him
" impressive". He said after looking at it
" are you related to Mr Parker?". He asked
" No". I said
" I wonder why he agreed to pay your fees throughout your 3 years course here". He said
" I don't understand sir, I thought it was a scholarship ". I said
" we don't give scholarship here". He said
" fill this". He said handing me a form, I filled up the form and gave it back to him
He studied it for a while and nodded
" welcome to Adams college". He said handing me a map, this will help with directions
I thanked him and left the office
"What does he mean by I am not here on scholarship does it Mr Parker is paying for everything?
" does it mean I am indebted to him". I thought
"Nora". Noami called immediately I got outside
" how did it go?". She asked running over to me
" fine". I said forcing a smile
" what do you major in?". She asked
" Psychology" I replied
" wow, we both have the same major "she said in excitement
" really". I said smiling
She nodded
" why don't you like going to class?". I asked
" it is usually boring, I was forced to come here by my dad". She said
" why would anyone be forced to come to this school". I asked
"I am not good at studying".she said bending her heads in shame
" it is alright". I said to her, I will assist by explaining anything you don't understand". I said to make me happy
" really".she asked
I nodded
" cool". She said holding my hands as we walked to class
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Nora already has a new friend?
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Is Mr Parker help genuine?
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TBC
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