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Chapter Eight

Sushie's Dairy ( 5 )

About three years ago.

Things have changed over the past few years, I have turned from being a shy student into someone different.

You Know, there are also many memories too.

My only friend, the dark-skinned girl ended up leaving me behind.

She had to change schools due to personal reasons, I have been left alone since then.

Though I was able to make some friends well it still isn't enough.

It doesn't feel like before.

I feel so alone.

Today I did my registration, when I opted for science the woman who was registering looked up at me and said some words, those words are ones I will never forget.

" Oh, you want to register for science? You sure you can cope there? Science classes are for the best brains and not for average students! " She stated.

Hearing her words I was quiet, I guess she's right indeed.

Why because I am indeed not an intelligent student, I can lie to everyone else but not to myself.

For the final exam for junior high, I got a ' D ' in maths which was quite bad.

I was sad but I tried to motivate myself into thinking I can do better, I hope so though.

The registerer in front of me who's a woman didn't agree with registering me into science.

She ended up registering me in Arts class.

I was sad.

I didn't want to be an art student.

Not because I don't like the class but I believe that it isn't meant for me.

Do you know know

Because i wanted to become a doctor in the future, cliche right?

But well, I don't just want to be a doctor but a Gynecologist.

At first, when I was younger, I always wanted to be a teacher, yeah, that has been my dream till...

One day.

I was in the junior year Two then, our Basic Science teacher who happened to be my best teacher was lecturing us on human Reproduction.

The objective of the lesson was for us to know what happens before, during, and After reproduction.

While listening to how a matured female gets pregnant and how she gives birth to the child 9months later, how she had to breastfeed the child till it's weaned.

Something struck me.

I suddenly felt interested in knowing more and more about the subject.

I enquired from my teacher ( That was my first time approaching a teacher. )

The teacher was kind enough to listen to all my questions and gave me the answers I needed.

I was happy.

But I wanted to learn more, I wanted to know more.

Then I decided that I'll study to become a Gynecologist in the future.

From then on, I was determined. I began to have an ' A ' in basic science.

I did well in all subjects except... maths.

I tried to become better at maths but failed.

This led to me having a pass in maths.

Back to the present.

I felt like crying when I realized that I had been registered for the arts.

I didn't know what to do, I was completely devastated.

I felt like all my dreams were shattering right before my eyes.

Well, I tried my best to accept reality.

Perhaps I wasn't meant to be a doctor?

Perhaps I was meant to be a teacher instead?

I wasn't sure of anything.

Just then I heard a yell.

" I don't want to be in art class! I want to be in science! " It was a student's voice.

I looked back but not before wiping out the lone tear that managed to fall to my cheeks.

I didn't want anyone to see my tears, I don't want them to think I am weak, ' Cuz I also not!

" You can't be in science! You had a P in Maths! " The registerer insisted.

" But... "

" Madam, having a P in maths doesn't mean one is completely dumb? Don't you know that everyone can change? Not everyone started as a super-intelligent Student alright? Remember the story of Ben Carson. He was always taking the last position in class but what happened later? He became a Renowned neurosurgeon so madam I guess it's not a good idea to judge a book by its cover! "

" I understand what you are trying to say, sir but I still can't register him in science! The criteria for being registered as a science student is that the student must be Have an A, B, or C at least in maths. "

" I know but can't he be given a chance? Look here. " The man pointed to a space in the student's result. " According to the aptitude test, He had 90% in science and 70% in Arts which means he's more suitable as a science student than an art student! "

" I'll listen to you now sir but there's still going to be an evaluation test Three weeks from now and if he doesn't pass the exam he's going to be transferred to Arts or Commercial class. "

" Okay, I agree. "

" Alright, I'll register him to science. "

After hearing the whole conversation, I was a little relieved and happy at the same time.

Then I went back in line and when it was my turn.

" What do you want? Haven't I registered you already? " The registerer said in an impolite tone.

" I know Ma'am but I want to change from Arts to science. " I Replied.

" Are you kidding? There's no way I'll change it! I have already registered you for Arts and that's final! "

" But, Ma'am ... "

" Enough!, If you can't accept being in Arts class then you are free to change schools," she said in an uncaring tone.

I was embarrassed and disappointed, I didn't know what to do.

I knew that if I can't be registered in science then I'll have to accept being in arts as my parents aren't ready to change my school.

I was about to leave there when I heard a woman's voice.

" Ma'am, why don't you want to register her in science since she wants to? , Is there any crime in putting her in the class of her choice, though she got an A p in maths that doesn't mean she can't improve moreover According to the aptitude test she's more suitable to be in science than in arts. " The woman said.

" Mrs. Wang, I'll only listen to you this time as you are my superior I won't next time. " The registerer Replied helplessly.

" Okay, please register her in science since it's her choice. "

" Alright, " then she used an ink eraser to remove my name from arts and changed it to Science, she then gave me a card.

It says.

A class, Mrs. Florida.

' Wow! Finally! ' I exclaimed inwardly.

" You better thank her, if not for her I wouldn't have changed it. " She told me referring to the Other Woman.

I nodded.

Then I went to the other woman who I later found out was a P.E teacher.

" Thank you very much, Ma'am. " I said with a slight bow.

" You welcome. Just make sure to face your studies and prepare for the evaluation test coming up in three weeks. " She told me.

" Alright, Ma'am. " I replied with a smile.

I was happy and relieved at the same time.

I am now a science student!

I'll make my parents proud!