CHAPTER THREE: RESUMPTION
The day mom had been waiting for have finally come, mom smiled as she carried my load to the car booth
Does my mom really hate me that much? She smiles as if she isn't going to miss me
Is she even my real mom? I asked my self as I wore my house wear and wore my crocs before backing my school bag. So heavy!
I made sure I didn't forget to put on my wristwatch and my small earring
I looked at myself in the mirror and admired the hairstyle my mom braided yester-night. She braided all back (it is a common name in Nigeria, it is an hairstyle that looks just like the name)
Some Nigerians say that, the hairstyle brings out the beauty in a female. Well indeed!
At least that is what the school requested.
I opened my room door to leave for the car packed in the garage outside before, taking a last look at my room and then my house
"Boarding school here I come!" I said as I closed the house door and walked towards the car
As I sat in the car, dad waited for my mom to seat in the car before he drove off.
My dad drove off, driving to Ikorodu exactly where my boarding school is located
I looked at the window, looking at different buildings we drove passed and also thinking of how the school will be for me as a newcomer
Mom already called Francis house master and told him to inform Francis that I will be resuming today
Just guess what Francis reply was, he said, "Why didn't I get another school?" okay that was quite rude. My mom actually shunned him but that doesn't mean because, I am hurt by his sudden question on the phone
I am going to pounce on Francis when I get to his school for what he said
"Remember when Francis first went to boarding school?" mom asked me, I turned to look at her and remembered how eager Francis wanted to go because his best friend was also attending the same boarding school as his
"He was happy because of a reason" I sighed to mom before looking back at the window
"I promise you will love it the way Francis did" my mom said to me
"I hope so but, I wonder why he would be rude when you informed him I was coming" I said to her looking at her closely
"Don't mind him. When you get there, you can talk to him about it" mom answered before putting on sleeping mask and slept off in the car
I sighed before looking at the window
"We are almost there, Flower" dad said as he turned the car
Suddenly, I felt my heart beat race faster than I ever thought
My dad drove us into the gate and packed next to the relaxation garden (at least, that is what Francis docall it anytime we visit him)
As if Francis knew we will be coming on time, he came towards our car and smiled
Mom removed her sleeping mask and got down from the car, the same as dad
I sat in the car nervous of getting down from the car
Francis greeted mom and dad with a smile before knocking at my window
"Floral, you better get down and stop acting like a nervous cat" my brother said to me
Immediately, I remembered what Francis said when he was informed I was coming
I got down from the car, closed the door behind me and "FRANCIS, WHY DID YOU TALK LIKE THAT? DO YOU HATE ME? DO YOU FIND ME AS A BURDEN FOR COMING TO YOUR SCHOOL?" I shouted at him
Francis is like the best brother in the world, he is so caring, kind, loving, handsome and nice but sometimes, he can be annoying.
"I am sorry for calling you a nervous cat" he said as he raised both his hands as defense
"Don't act so oblivious, the words you stated out when mom informed you I was coming" I said to him expecting a reasonable answer
"Oh that, I was only pulling your legs. You know I can never say that on purpose" he said pulling my cheek slightly
I looked away not wanting to show that, I have forgiven him
"The two of you must behave well here. Francis, you must take care of your sister" my dad said with a smile
"Yes sir, trust me on that" my brother said
"I am going for the meeting with Floral so honey, you and Francis should stay here before we come back" My mom said as she held my right hand lightly and made me walk with her
I walked with her to a hall, where the supposed meeting is being held
In the meeting, I will be given my hostel name and my room number as well as my class number
Mom and I walked inside the building and saw that more people already came before us
They were parents and students already getting the required numbers needed and submitting the required items
Mom brought along aluminum plate, cup and spoon. She brought mop, insecticide and pesticide as required in the school platform
At least, that is what mom said.
My mom went to a table directed as the house mistress
"Good morning ma" my mom greeted smiling
"Morning" the house mistress said as she collected the items from us and then handed me my hostel name and room number after requesting for my data information.
"Can I get your number and account number? I want you to be guiding my daughter" mom said as she brought out her phone and handed it to the house mistress
"Sure" the house mistress said and typed in what was required by mom
The house mistress gave my mom back her phone after typing in her phone number
"I am Mrs. Kelvin, my hostel is opposite your hostel. You can come meet me whenever you need something" she said to me as I nodded to her in agreement
Mom appreciated the woman as we walked to get to my class after which, we left the hall for the car packed next to the relaxation garden by dad.