We went to see the principal in her office and we were briefed on what would happen. She had said,the competition would be held in Abuja in two weeks time. I was so happy because firstly I would be leaving Lagos for the first time. Sofia doesn't ever miss the opportunity to gist me about all her adventures and sight seeing in Abuja. I was glad I would finally be given the opportunity to see this wonderful state with my eyes.
Secondly,I would be going by plane. That would mark the first time I would ever be on a plane. This kind of opportunity is rare and I'm glad that atleast some things still work out good for me. I really can't wait to show the world my talent in two weeks. Yes,I might not be financially blessed but atleast my talent would get me some money. I will be so glad if I come running home after the competition with the prize money.
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The last bell for the day had been rung 10 minutes ago. I'm currently waiting for Johnson,Samuel and Sofia. Our plan was to go to a restaurant to discuss about the dance competition. Finally I see them heading my way,but as usual Sofia had to stop once in a while to talk to "her friends". Friends that I don't have, friends that don't talk to me, friends that only notice me when it comes to brainwork or a creative activity. It's funny how they even remembered my name earlier,so they know I exist.
Sofia and the others finally got to where I was. "Jeez Sofia,you just had to prove you had friends right?"
"Babe chill na,very soon you would to. Everyone would want to know you once you win that competition. To be honest I see no reason why you can't approach them and get to know them yourselves. What's the secret Treasure?" Johnson said poking me with his long finger.
"Leave her jare,she is just jealous of I,her best friend. Let's just focus on the competition,we have a lot on our plate". Sofia said air quoting the last sentence.
"You know you ain't even dancing with us".
"Treasure you didn't have to point that out. Stop rubbing it on my face that I can't dance. Don't worry I'm learning some steps on tiktok I will prove to you all soon that I wasn't only born with the body but with the talent to".
"Blah blah blah,let's just go before Sofia tell us more "future impossible tense". I said pushing everyone into Sofia mum's car.
"Oh wow and I thought I had a best friend", Sofia said acting hurt...such a dramatic queen.
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We arrived at the restaurant,it wasn't like the restaurants I barely afforded to pay for. It was more expensive,I could smell it in the air. There was a mini television infront of all the well organized furnitures.
It was obvious they all saw my reaction as what johnson said next annoyed me "jeeez,don't disgrace us. Don't make it obvious you're a scholarship student atleast. Don't worry about your meals we will pay,you never know when next you will get this opportunity".
I was really hurt but refused to show it. I just smiled and acted normal.
"Don't be rude Johnson,that's my girlfriend you're talking to. If you're that spoilt atleast you should have human sympathy", Samuel replied obviously annoyed. He always got my back,maybe one of the reasons I fell for him.
Johnson was about to give a comeback when he was interrupted by Sofia. "Johnson just shut the fuck up. It's none of your business how she looks around. Just because you were privileged to be born with a silver spoon doesn't mean that wealth won't dry up someday".
"Wait a minute did you just insult me?" He was obviously hurt as he got up hurriedly and angrily. "You know what I think you guys can handle this competition alone....since insulting me was all planned out". Johnson was about to leave when I held his arm to stop him. I needed him in our team if I wanted to win,he was the best male dancer in our school. I just couldn't let him leave.
"I'm sorry Johnson. I promise I won't look around so much again,please stay atleast for a while. You know you're the lead male dancer, without you we won't be able to win this. Johnson pls..I apologize on the behalf of all....", I was interrupted by Samuel. "Ooh pleaseeeee don't,just don't Treasure we can do this without him".
"No we can't Samuel and deep down you know it".
Samuel was about to say something when johnson laughed. "I know I'm important,plus obviously Treasure needs the money to atleast change her wardrobe. That's the least I can do for her because obviously I don't need this money. I'm just here because I want to show my friend who is boss. He attends that expensive school in saint Matthew close".
Johnson isn't really like others,he doesn't ignore me or gossip or anything. Funny enough,he finds gossiping time consuming. He would rather prefer drawing or dancing to any random music. The only thing I don't like about him is that he doesn't miss an opportunity to point out how poor I'm. How I'm a scholarship student,how I went to a public school or how I mingled with "dirty friends" as he calls them. He doesn't fail to point out how public students irritates him when he sees them on the road.
"Okay so here is the deal there is this new video I saw online with fantastic dance steps. I think we should just combined it with another dance step from a similar video...and then try dancing to a nice song with the dance steps". Sofia replied smiling. "That actually makes sense", replied Johnson.
"I'm buying the idea" said Samuel.
"You just keep amazing me, atleast you brain comes up with brilliant ideas. That could low-key be your talent". I said and Sofia glared at me. We all laughed,in which she later joined in.
We finally decided to order pizza. In less that two minutes we were all eating and discussing the steps.
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I was finally back home and I have to admit I had a nice time. We watched the video and the steps were nice and easy to learn... atleast to me.. I have to admit free food really tastes so good,I wished I was also born with a silver spoon. But somehow I felt contented with my life.
"Rise and shine people" ..I screamed.
"You look happy and it's not morning young lady". My sister said without taking her eyes off her phone. Probably chatting with her boyfriend and I decided to annoy her.
"It's been long brother Ben came visiting, you guys are cute together. Except he is cuter".
She finally stopped texting and looked at me. "Don't even!". She screamed throwing a pillow at me. I just laid on the floor laughing so hard I'm sure I even forgot to breathe.
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