Chapter 3

Next day at school

"Hey cupcake, thanks for your help yesterday" Gill said with a smile. " It's Ok" I say. "Ummm...could we hang out after school today" Gill asked. " Hmm...okay" I Said with a smile and we went to class. After class I started toward cafeteria. "Yippee" Yvonne squealed from behind me. " Gosh, Yvonne, learn to keep your voice down" I said glaring at her. "Sorry, I am just so excited" she whispered. "About??" I asked. " Our inter schools competition is coming up soon" she said and started dancing, which apparently attracted some stares. " Yay" I clapped. Inter school competition is the most interesting part of the year, and it always happens some weeks after we resume from break. I love participating in the sport festival, I won three medals for my team in junior high in running.

After lunch we had history. Why do we learn about people who are all dead? I questioned myself. History is super boring.

We are currently learning about Nigeria's independence, why do we have to learn about them, we don't even know if they are learning about us. "Why do we need to know what happened all the way in 1914?" Yvonne whispered from beside me. "Don't know either girl" I whispered back.

Buzz buzz, it was Gill who texted me

Gill: Can you meet me at the parking lot now

Martha: Sure

After History was over I texted my mom that I won't be coming home early. I have been standing here for about ten minutes now, where is he? I hope he's alright.

"Hey cupcake, sorry for keeping you waiting", Gill shouted and started jogging towards me. "What took you so long?" I asked furrowing my eyebrows. "Sorry, Mr. Carlos sent for me" he said, "Let's go" he continued. "Ok"

We went to the park and we played some football and then gill took us to a restaurant to get some food. After that, Gill dropped me off. It was already 9pm so I was quiet, not to wake anyone especially my Mom.