"Amma, how was school, my daughter? Did you have fun and learn new things? Most importantly, did you make friends? I hope no boy disturbed you?" Her mother inquired. "Everything was fine, Mom. And yes, I made friends. They are Kelly and Abigail. Abigail was the second-best national student during the presidential awards ceremony. They are great to be around, and even though we play sometimes, we make adequate time for our books. For the boy issue, as usual, they came in their numbers, but I rejected all of them." Ellen gave an account of whatever went on in school before they went to bed that night. She had to admit she missed sleeping on a mattress compared to the mat she was lying on now, but she was glad she was home. 'Home sweet home.' She fell asleep with that thought. The rest of her vacation was filled with helping her mother at her various menial jobs and learning. She went to the phone booth to call her friends as well when she had time and money. "Wow, Ellen! Is this you? You have grown more beautiful than I last saw you in JHS. You've also gained some weight ." Kofi remarked one day when they met on the street with amazement. "Hi Kofi, how are you? Of course, this is me. Don't be so dramatic." Ellen replied, and they both laughed. He had also gained some weight and grown tall, which made him even more handsome. "I have to go now, sorry. I've been sent by my mother." Ellen said, and Kofi laughed. "Aside from your appearance, you haven't changed a bit, Ellen. Okay then, see you around." Kofi said with a smirk and left. Gradually, the date for reopening was getting near, and Ellen had to prepare for school.
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Far in the East Legon hills, a father was warning his son to go to school and stop playing around. "Kobby, if you don't pack your things and leave for school, I'll get you thrown out by the guards, and you will be made to board a commercial car! Why must I always have a problem with you when it comes to school? It's not like you're a dull student. You're brilliant, but bad at going to school. I've pampered you too much and given you too much freedom; that's why you turned out this way. Now start packing the things your nanny shopped for you as school reopens tomorrow, God willing. You didn't go first term, but no excuses this time." He said and left. "…"
Dr. Terry Yawson was his father's name. He was one of the renowned doctors in the country. He had two children, but everyone knew Kobby was his favorite. Henry was the guy in Eric's speech that day when he was talking about Ellen's qualities and achievements. They just got to form three, but he didn't go for the first term since he knew the syllabus in form three. "Hmm, why don't you listen to your father, huh? He's always been proud of you, but you disturb him a lot just for attention. Listen, your parents are busy people, and you need to deal with that. Where do you think the money, you're spending on girls comes from? It's their hard work, of course. Just go to school, alright. After all, you're a prefect. Prefects don't behave like this." His grandma counselled. She was the only one he listened to, as she had been taking care of him since he was five. He sighed and agreed, much to his chagrin.
(Second term). School reopened three days ago, and everyone was excited to meet their friends again. The boys were happy solely because of Kobby's return. "Hey, bro, welcome back. I thought you'd stopped the school or something. I have a lot to fill you in," Eric hugged his best friend when he reported to school. "Why, what's up?" he asked. "Well, first, Esther found out you're dating Amanda and Lilian…" he began, but Kobby cut him short. They were on their way to meet the squad. They were almost there when Eric started talking. "Is that so? Now I get why they won't stop calling me. Gosh, I hate stupid girls. They're friends, and they never knew I was with all of them. How did they get wise anyway?" he said sarcastically. By this time, they had entered the gym, and the boys rushed to him. "Hey, captain. Welcome back." "Wow, the best friends are back together. Hey, has Clara seen you yet?" the boys greeted and threw him a teasing question. They started laughing and teasing him. "When are you all going to stop this nonsense? Clara is like a sister to me. She's very valuable to Eric and me, that's why she's our only female bestie." He spoke. "Yeah, right, more like the only girl you've not played. Both of you. Hahaha." George said, and everyone laughed, including the prefects. "Oh, hey, all jokes aside, she is a sister to them, "Enoch defended. Clara was the head girl of the school. Like her besties, she was part of the NSMQ (National Science and Math Quiz).
She was also a beautiful girl who vibed with the boys a lot, but they respected and feared her.