Life SUCKS.

Failing isn't the end

     Immediately I got home. I ran inside and locked the door. I ran to my mum,hugged her and cried on her shoulder.
      "Treasure,what's wrong with you. Why is my little girl crying. You can tell me anything. Talk to mama", my mum said patting me.
     "Mum I have failed you. I'm sorry. Please don't disown me. I'm sorry mum. I really am. I could have done better but I'm useless", I replied and she shouted at me.
     "You can say anything but never say you're useless. My children can never be useless. Start talking. What happened?"

     Joseph and Sofia finally got here and started knocking but I told my mum to ignore everything. And I told her the truth about Samuel. I told her everything, from being bullied. To being being a bet and how I failed my results. And she listened attentively.
      "Treasure I'm not disappointed in you. I'm only angry at you. But I know you're angrier at yourself because you failed yourself. You didn't fail me,you failed yourself. This isn't the end. It's just an exam you can always write again.

    I told you not to date anyone. Not because I felt you were too young. But because I know that no one is too young to be deceived. I only wished you confided in me enough to have told me about being bullied and the rest. You know I'm always here for you. God wants you to learn from it. There is always a lesson to learn from everything tragic that happens. You disobeyed me and ended up on the wrong track. You disobeyed God and slept with him. And found out you were just a bet.

    But all you saw was how ruined you thought you were. You didn't see the bright side in this. You have amazing best friends. If not,they won't even be here right now knocking and pleading for you to open up. They care about you. We all care about you. We love you,just the way you're. I'm sorry I wasn't born rich. But wipe those tears and work harder. This was just a test you failed. It isn't the end. You have to keep striving. If you don't enjoy poverty don't let your kids meet you still in it. Work harder and get out of it. I believe in you.

    I won't punish you and I won't make you feel bad either. I'm sure you have learnt your lesson. Don't let what one silly boy did or said to you get to you. Now wipe those tears please open the door for your real friends". She said and smiled at me.

      "Thank you mum. You're the best. You always understand me. I'm sorry. I'm very sorry". I said wiping away my tears.
      "If you say sorry again. I will consider punishing you. They're still knocking Treasure". I immediately stood up and opened the door. I looked at my best friends and smiled.
     I went to them and hugged them both. "Thankyou both for being my best friend. I'm sorry I made you run".

     "You can always count on us, anytime, any day". Sofia said and hugged me harder.
     "Come and sit down. Let me hurry up and make something in the kitchen for you all. I'm sorry if this place is too hot".
     "No mum is okay. You're like a mum to all of us. It doesn't matter where you're living what matters is your presence", Sofia said and I smiled.

      "Yes mum,I have something to discuss with you tho", Joseph said and I was wondering what it is.
    "Okay let's sit first", my mum said and we all sat on the two sofa's my mum could afford back then.
     "My dad didn't let me write jamb because he wants me to travel abroad,to Florida to be precise. One of my uncle is a professor in the university. And they need two Nigerian students. My dad said I can recommend anyone so I chose Treasure. I was going to tell her. My dad paid the money for her exams a week ago. That's why I came here last week to ask for her details to register her. The exam is next week and if we both do well,we can start processing our Visa".
     I was shocked. I never knew Joseph would have done something like that for me. Wait next week? Its too soon. How will I prepare well enough to pass. This is my opportunity.

     "Joseph thankyou so much son. You have been a blessing to this family honestly. But a week to prepare? Will that be enough?".
      "Mum,I do believe it's enough. That's 168 hours to prepare. I believe in both of them", Sofia added and I smiled.

    "But what if I fail again?"
   "You only failed because you weren't prepared. This time you will be so you won't fail",Sofia said.
       "I have a suggestion. My dad hired a foreign teacher who stays with us. And is always coaching me. Treasure can come over to stay with us for a week. If only you will allow her. My parents like her so there won't be any issues. Please will you let her?" Joseph asked and I knew my mum will say no. Staying overnight with in a boy house isn't something my mum will say yes too.

   "Yes she can go with you. I trust you to take care of her. Don't do anything more than reading with my daughter".
   "No ma, I'm not like that". Joseph said.
     "Pack a few things Treasure. But before you all leave. You have to eat something I insist". She said and left for the kitchen outside.
       Wait, my mum accepted? She said I can go. To say I'm shocked is an understatement. I walked over to my best friend's and hugged them.