CHAPTER 9. STARTING A PRIVATE LESSON

After talking to Mr Marcus for some time, Mrs Donald hanged up the call and continue with supper meanwhile Frank was done bathing and was putting things in place since aunty pat will be coming and will be staying in his room. After putting things in place, Frank went to the living room to watch anime and was later join by his mother who was holding a plate of spaghetti in her hand. "Do you want some" asked Mrs Donald while putting the plate down before sitting down.

" I ate at John place after closing from school" replied Frank.

"Okay, your friend's parents are very good to us so treat him well"said Mrs Donald while eating.

"I know john's parents are treating us as equal and he's also my best friend and only friend in school" replied Frank.

"Huh,are you saying you don't have friends in school" asked Mrs Donald while looking at his son with pity.

"None, I prefer being alone" replied Frank

"Frank can you say that you prefer being alone, don't you know is better being with friends. They are like your other parents" said Mrs Donald.

"I know which is why I have John to keep me company" replied Frank

"I know you have John to keep you company but John will not be there all the time" said Mrs Donald

"Okay mother I will try my best, but my classmates are always looking down on me and are trying to force me into a fight. Which is why I prefer to stay alone" replied Frank.

"Even if they are looking down on you, there is no way that am going to believe that all the kids hate you. Have you tried talking to any of the students apart from John" asked Mrs Donald

"No mother"replied Frank.

Hearing what Frank said made Mrs Donald laugh before she stretched out her hand and held his face before dragging his cheek playfully " you silly child, must you wait for them to talk to you before talking".

"Mother is not like I don't want to talk to them but they always walk in group"replied Frank while rubbing his cheek.

"You don't always have to say anything, a little greeting is enough to impress the other kids" said Mrs Donald

"Okay mother,am already feeling sleepy so I will be going to sleep now"replied Frank.

"It okay, you can go to sleep son. I will be going to bed soon after eating. Said Mrs Donald.

After sitting for some time, Frank got up and stretched his body and kiss his mother on her cheek before going to bed.

It's was 6:30Am on Thursday morning, Frank woke up from sleep and went into the bathroom to shower after which he put on his underwear and went to the kitchen on getting there Frank discover a note that was left behind by his mother which indicate she is leaving home early and she kept his dinner in the microwave. Frank kept the note and went to take the food from the microwave before going to the dinning table to eat.

5:50Am before 6:30Am in the morning Mrs Donald prepared dinner and kept Frank portion in the microwave before keeping the rest for herself and her husband and left a note for Frank before leaving home to visit the Kovacs. On her way to the Kovacs apartment Mrs Donald saw Mr Kovacs who was driving his car out of the garage and she went to greet him before heading to the door bell on getting there Mrs Donald was just about to ring the bell when the door was push open by a little kid on uniform who seems to be within the range of 12-13years old, this kid is no other than John who was talking to his mother. Upon seeing Mrs Donald at the door front John greeted her. "Good morning Mrs Donald".

"Good morning John, how was your night"replied Mrs Donald.

"Was okay, is Frank already in school"asked John.

"Frank should be eating by now. You should be on your way to school by now"replied Mrs Donald.

"Yes Mrs Donald, I was on my way to school before meeting you"replied John.

After their conversation John bided his mother and Mrs Donald before going to school. After John left for school Mrs Kovacs welcome her in, they discuss for some time before Mrs Kovacs hand over the money her husband left behind for Mrs Donald.

After receiving the money, Mrs Donald counted it and discovered that the money will be enough to pay for her husband treatment and there will be $500 leftover. Mrs Donald thank Mrs Kovacs for their assistance before going to the hospital. Meanwhile after Frank was done with his dinner, he went back to his room to put on his uniform,carried his bag and left home for school.

By 7:00Am Frank was already in school on getting to the entrance he greeted the security guard before heading to his block where he met John who kept a sit for him. After sitting down they started talking about the questions that they have written down, while they were discussing Alex and his friends came in and walked towards the row Frank and John where and sat down at there back before discussing about the party arrangement with his friends. While they were discussing the art teacher came in and started teaching them. After which a lady also came to teach them before Mr Edward came in to teach after he was done teaching, Mr Edward started talking about some problems the kids are facing. "I will be conducting a private lesson every weekend for does who are having problem with any subject can attend if you are interested"

"Teacher will there be any fee"asked someone.

"There will be no fee attached, am just helping you guys prepared for your examination"replied Mr Edward.