I Plead The 5th

Chapter one 💜

CHAPTER 1

BOLANLE'S POV

"Mum, we have to go now. The orientation is by eight and this is seven."

I called out from the sitting room. Today is the orientation at my new school. I worked.my ass off to win the scholarship at that school. The top high-school in the country,  Gilead High.

"Bolanle please be patient,  ma ni su ru."

I went to her room to check her again and she was busy putting on make up. I sighed as I stood watching her with a big frown on my face.

"What, why are you looking at me like that? That school will be filled with rich men. They should notice me abeg. You know we need money."

I chuckled at her idea,

"Mummy please be fast, you hear. I worked my ass off and can't miss the orientation just because of you oo. Fine man go see you even if you are natural. No need for make up. Trust me."

She should just let us go like this. I know she won't believe me, but I was honest. Mum is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen. She should have even become a model, I always made sure to tell her that.

I was lucky to have her as my mum. I got all her beauty and maybe even more. I have to admit that I look really beautiful with my long curly hair and my light melanin skin which I also got from her. My light brown orbs always got me compliments from strangers. I also got my height from her. I am quite tall and thank God, not overly thin. I am. I am a little thin but with the right curves.

"Please, please. I am still a young lady. I can't go there with my bare face. I am almost done sef."
Mum said as she did her final touches.

Do not be confused by our conversations, mum gave birth to me when she was fifteen so we relate more like sisters. She looks really young, well she is young at thirty one sha.

Finally after what felt like hours,  she stood up and carried her bag.

"Finally."

I muttered under my breath.

We finally left our apartment and got into her little Toyota car. One of her former boyfriends got it for her has her birthday gift.

I placed my seat belt in with a grin on my face once mum turned on the ignition.

"I promised you we will get there on time, didn't I?"

I chuckled as I nodded in affirmation.  Mum is a pretty rough driver and when she wants to speed it is better to be prepared. There was one day she mistakenly hit a soldier's car inside a typical Lagos traffic.

She had no idea the man was a soldier and still kept on shouting at him that he was at fault. When the man came down with his camou on, my mum started trembling.

I wanted to laugh so bad but I still pitied her or more like I was scared for the both of us. Mum started begging immediately,  the man was fuming angry and I do not know what entered his head. Maybe her beauty but he ended up joining up the list of her boyfriends and perhaps he is the one who bought this Toyota car for her.

Well she did as she promised. I smiled as we drove into the compound of the one and only Gilead High. We got here at 8:20, ten minutes before the starting time.

"Wow, this place looks even more beautiful."
Mum said as if she was speaking my mind. We were here weeks ago for an oral interview and maybe it was because of the exam tension, everywhere did not look as good as this.

The fountain in front of me caught my attention, it looked really pretty and the way the water fell from the top of the lady's statue looked amusing.