MY LIFE IN HILTON HIGH SCHOOL

EPISODE 6

I stood up with a pounding heart” what did I do wrong ” I thought to myself as the invigilator walked to my direction.

”  let me see your paper ” he asked as he approached me.  After scanning the paper,  he bend down to look at my locker,  but couldn’t find anything incriminating.

”  Sorry ” he said as he moved forward.

”  hey you stand up “he asked the two guys at my left.

”  what’s that on your desk” he said as he dips his hand in their locker under their desk.  He brought out an android phone showing it to everybody while we all gaps in shocked .

” so you are the one doing expo with your phone” he asked them while they  remain mute.

The invigilator quickly collected their scripts and tore it. He asked them to leave while the two guys shamefully walked out.
I stared at them with pity.

After I was through answering the questions,  I quickly cross check if I made any errors in other to correct it.  After I had done that I submitted  and headed home,  I smile at my self as I walked home.  The question were  very simple,  I never expected it to be so.

Few minutes to my journey i was already home,  I quickly drafted to deep slumber because I was very weak and tired.

The next day which was on Friday was uneventful even Saturday and Sunday was  the same so let me not bore you with the details.

The D day finally arrived when the principal would be announcing the results.  I just had This fate that my name would be among because I really did well in the exam .

I did my normal routine and headed to school with great anticipation of  being among the scholarship student.
After praises and worship,  I was expecting the principal to come stand on the podium to give his speech but I was disappointed when he never showed up.  We all left for our classes as  the assembly was concluded.

Benita and I had really became close friends that most of my class mate started calling us husband and wife.  I always smile when they called me her husband but Benita on the other hand was indifferent about it.

Samuel on his part was really dealt with by Mr Emeka that I felt sorry him,  but all the same the deserves it.

2 hours later the time keeper range the bell for assemble surprising everyone because it was not break time yet.  we all went outside,  I saw the principal standing on the podium,  I know from that moment that he wants to make   announcement about the scholarship exam .  I stood on the line with a pounding heart filled with anxiety.

” Good morning students ” he greeted while we all replied in unison.  He quickly begins

”  I am just happy to announce to you that out of 30 students that wrote the exam in this school ,  we do have one who was among the 10 students that would be rewarded with scholarship although so many of  you tried  but only the best 10 was chosen so the person that was chosen was no other person than Best ogbemudia”  the principal called out my name while my fellow students scream with excitement,  I know I really did well in the exam but I never expected I could be among the scholarship once.  Immediately I heard my name my whole body vibrated with excitement.  The principal quickly asked me to come in front of the assemble while I boldly walked there. Some guys were hailing me from behind.

” I had always knew you to be intelligent even though you are kind of rough ” the principal told me as he patted me on the back.
”  I would like to say a few words I said to the principal while he nodded for me to go ahead.

”  I am so elated being among the few students that was rewarded with scholarships,  one thing I will like to say is that  it is not by my power but through preparation you will achieve anything,  like the saying goes,  ” Success comes when preparation meets opportunity”  so always prepare because you would never know when the opportunity might present itself. ” I told my fellow students while they gave me a round applauded .

The assembly was dismissed while we all went to our various classes,  the principal called me and gave me the registration forms and told me to fill it and submit it next tomorrow In Hilton high school because I will be starting the school next tomorrow.   I was happy and sad,  I was happy because I would be going to a boding school,  and I was sad because I would not see my Benita again.
I left his office and headed to my class,  I sat down on my sit with great excitement,  the thought of going to Hilton high school sent shiver down my spine.

Benita came to sit with me,  I don’t really know what was  wrong with her because she was just looking moody ever since we came back from the assembly.

” So when  will you be starting Hilton high school ” she asked as she sat on my sit, 
” next tomorrow but I will not be coming to school tomorrow because I will have to arrange my luggage ” I calmly muttered while she drew back in disbelief.

”  Next tomorrow!!!! ” she almost shouted in astonishment while I calmly nodded.

”  so soon,  I would missed you ” she replied surprising me with her words”  Benita missed me praise God ” I sang inwardly.

”  I will missed you more ” I told her.
”  No,  you don’t get,  you can’t missed me more,  I love you best please don’t go,  cus I can’t stand loosing you ” she added while I was surprised,  Benita love me,  that was a dream come true.  No doubt I was deeply in love with her.

Her words really had an effect on me that I was totally  flummoxed on the decision to take.

I became confused. should I remain here with Benita Who was the love of my life or should I go to Hilton which was my dream school?

To be continued