RIGHT AFTER HIGH SCHOOL BY LYDIA OGUNLOLA. chapter 4

By Lex Posimi
Walking home helped a lot because I could finally clear my head after the whole drama
"Guess normal life wasn't created for me" I sighed as I opened the door to my room
I heard Jane say something but I'm not in mood for a her jokes right now.
I shut the door to my room. The urge to curl up in bed again like I always do for the past one year was overwhelming but Mr.Alfred's words earlier stuck to me like a bug that wouldn't go away.
"Why waste your time and money to attend tutorial when it's obvious you're going to fail........."
Then I felt it once again as if I've been stabbed in the chest three times.
I took my seat at the front on the mirror and stared back at the girl I've grown to become in a matter of one year.
Lazy, rude,sassy.... Were written all over her
"Since when did I become this?" I questioned myself
"since you started staying in bed all day doing nothing"  My inner voice bit back
"Yay" I agreed with a nod

(Flashback...A year ago....)
  "A good behavior is worthy of emulation" the voice of my principal boomed through the microphone
"In the journey of life,the people you look up to for advice,the people you walk and relate with are very important part of your life" He continued
Myself and four other students were standing proudly at the front of the podium ready to be awarded as best students of the year after the principal's little speech
"....... these students before you has shown a great deal of Seriousness in this school and I'm telling you they deserve this award because their diligence is superb"  He concluded

"Lily Theophilus.... Please come forward" my name was called followed by rounds of applause as I received my award

(End of flashback)

Nostalgia washed over me and I shivered at the memory of my valedictory service. Mr.Alfred's voice at the back of my mind is not helping either.
I finally decided to climb on the bed when I felt something hot and wet on my cheeks.
Lying on my back and facing up,I decided to change my own story
"Mr.Alfred! I accept your challenge and I'm going to show you I am more than what meets the eye! " I said that out loud than I intended
Then I pulled the cover over my head and drifted off to Dreamland.

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