We spent our break in the cafeteria as every other day. Except today we had beans for lunch. I don't fancy beans,but ofcourse my best friend does. I tried to convince her to eat something else but she is as stubborn as I am.
Samuel didn't have beans with us tho,lucky him. After lunch,we spent little time at the library before going back to class. In class the principal was addressing everyone and we knew we spent just too much time in the library.
"Where are you guys coming from? Break was over ten minutes ago".
"Sorry ma,we went to the library and lost track of time", I replied feeling unsure.
"As usual", She said mimicking my voice. Everyone laughed ofcourse, including Samuel.
"Ma we're sorry,it wasn't intentional", Sarah said while glaring at everyone.
"You're always sorry, anyways go to your seats. I have a special announcement to make".
We hurried off to our seats and waited patiently for the announcement. Anytime our principal came to class to make an announcement,it is always worth it. It always has to do with competition with other schools,which at end would bring in money. Most times I win the prizes and then take off some financial burdens off my mum. I was always looking forward to these competitions and never missed a chance to participate. Sadly last year I couldn't win for the school due to my illness. I was diagnosed with cholera, probably from the water we used at home. We shared the public tap with all the neighbors and sometimes it always unhygienic and most of the neighbors act like pigs.
I just hope this competition is not too challenging, exams is on its way. It's in a month's time and I won't want to loose focus or play with my studies because of some kind of competition.
"Well,as usual it's a competition. But for the first time in history,it's a dance competition. We would be competing with various rich schools. We would need a total of ten dancers. Three from Ss3,two from SS2, two from SS1 and the rest from any junior classes. I thought of this combination and I felt all classes should be given the chance to participate. If we win,we would be given five hundred thousand. Three hundred would be shared among the ten dancers and the rest would be used for the development of the school. As students from the higher class I would let you decide who should participate. You have been together for years and should know who can dance well among you guys. So I need your suggestions...both boys and girls", before she could finish there was murmuring everywhere and before you knew it my name was being called at all angles. I guess this people don't really hate me after all. When it comes to things like this I always top their list. Atleast I got something I'm good at and I'm going to perfect it.
"Treasure, Samuel and Johnson should go. They are the best dancers and they would surely win the award", said Amaka one of the back benchers.
"Yes", everyone replied in unison.
"It is decided then,the three of you should come to my office to get all other details about this competition. By the way,you're the ones to come up with the dance steps and guide the others too. After all,you're their seniors,they just have to respect you", she said and left our class immediately.
Everyone surrounded me and started giving me tips of how to guide the others and YouTube channels to check for dance steps. I have gotten the spotlight again,so I'm going to use it to my advantage. I know once this competition is over, people would be back to gossiping and always having something negative to say about me. I knew I should be able to win this. I honestly need this money to help my mum. She has been stressing herself quite alot recently.
Our rent was due for renewal,my brother school fees needed to be attended to. He has been home for the past few days due to the lack of funds. To add to this,my boss hasn't paid me my salary. And I couldn't complain because she might find faults in what I do just to reduce my pay.
I'm going to give the best in this competition and ensure that I emerge a winner like always.
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Teen Fiction"Treasure what're you doing awake by this time". I heard my mum voice trailing behind. I shivered,I knew perfectly the rules of not being awake by this time. I would only get scolded at and maybe my phone seized. But it's not really my fault for wan...
