Life SUCKS.

Epilogue.

    My principal sent me a message on Facebook. They were holding this programme in my the school. She said the school is more developed now and finally she gives out five scholarship each year hoping she would eventually run into someone as smart as me again. I felt so good when I heard that. That was indeed a nice move. She told me to come for the programme. That it's an opportunity to meet my old classmates and also encourage the present students. Joseph said I shouldn't go, so I won't have to meet my old classmates that caused me so much pain. Plus,I was 7months pregnant and he doesn't want me running into Samuel or anyone like him. I eventually convinced him and he agreed to come with. Sofia is also coming with her daughter. Her husband has to go back to London for a business proposal.

     We arrived and the principal was right. The school was far bigger than before. Joseph drove in and packed where he was told to by the gate man. I,Sofia and her daughter got down from the car. Joseph came over to me to support me.
     "I'm only 7months gone. Not 11, I can walk well".
     "Eleven? Way to be sarcastic. It's like I'm rubbing off on you". Sofia said and we all laughed.
   "You should carry Hannah,don't drag that 2years old like that. Goodness Sofia lift her up don't be lazy", Joseph said shaking his head.
    "I swear if you say anything else to make me feel like a horrible mother. I will beat you in front of your wife and remove your tooth". Sofia threatened and Joseph raised his hands in defeat and I laughed. Sofia finally picked her up and we walked faster.

     We went into the hall and took our seats and honestly I was amazed with how the principal still had our contacts. Everyone was there,some alone. Some with their partners or kids. I felt someone gaze on me and when I traced it,it was Samuel. We both looked away immediately. The programme started and we were all asked to say something about our life or something to keep the kids going.
   
     Chioma went first. She held the microphone so boldly and started. "This life is indeed short. I use to look down alot on poor people. Most expecially scholarship students thinking they were trying to find a place, trying to compete with the rich ones. I found joy in bullying them and all that. And look I got married to a scholarship student.   Never expected it,but it did happen. Our business didn't work out and now we're like middle class families. Someone in my class once said the wealth might be there today but what about tomorrow? Lucky enough she is here and I'm deeply so sorry for how I treated you". Chioma finished,walked up to me and hugged me. I forgave her instantly.
   
    Sofia went next, "honestly I don't know what to say. My life has been great and still is. But what made it greater was having such amazing best friends. Treasure always there to support me and Johnson ready to fight for the both of us. Life teaches us differently. And it thought me to always be good and grow each relationship. Because everyone of them does matter. I have a amazing husband and a beautiful daughter ". Sofia ended and everyone cheered for her. Some other classmates spoke until it was Samuel turn.

     "I wish I can turn the hands of time. I want to tell you kids to never bet a girl", I was feeling uncomfortable now and Johnson held me closer. "I bet this girl. She is here. I just want to use this medium to apologize to you. Immediately I dumped you. I felt uneasy and I knew I fell for you. But my ego was in the way. So I started dating a new girl. The relationship didn't work out. None of my other relationships did that's why I'm still single. You were the one and I lost you, because I was too stupid to have known I felt someone for you.

    I feel uneasy when I don't talk to you but all that was in my head was getting revenge. I got it eventually but like you said 'life goes on'. My life went on and I didn't enjoy any part of it. I have the money but not the happiness. I tried hard to find someone like you but I didn't. You're unique. Your husband is so lucky. I still cherish what we had. Those three years,I will never forget. How caring you're. I have lost you to another man and all I want is your forgiveness. I'm sorry Treasure. I'm very very sorry", and his tears started running down his cheeks. I have never seen him so weak. I walked over to him with Johnson and told him I have forgiven him. He looked at my baby bump.
     "Congratulations, Joseph do take care of her and the baby".
    "I will man and Thankyou", he said and they had a quick handshake before Samuel went to his seat.

   "Honestly I don't know what to say. I didn't want to come at first. But my beautiful wife here talked me into it", he said,gave me a peck on the lips and I smiled. "I'm just lucky to have you in my life Treasure. I'm lucky I fell for you. You have always brought joy to my life since day 1,you accepted to be my friend. Your relationship is the one I Treasure so much just like I Treasure you, Treasure". And everyone laughed because of how he was playing with my name so easily. "I love you so much. I'm not regretting the bet he made. Maybe if he didn't,I won't be with you right now. Everything happens for a reason. And someone else's mistake can be a lovely opportunity for you. I grabbed mine immediately and my life changed. I love you so much and Thankyou Samuel for the gift", he said and kissed me again. And I whispered," stop it, people are looking. And there are kids here too. And stop rubbing salt onto Samuel's wound".
      "Hmmm, you love me too? I know but you don't have to be shy", he said and everyone laughed. I'm so dealing with him when we get home. He smiled and gave me the Microphone.

       "Life,life, life,I don't even know what to say. I'm the scholarship student they were all talking about. I wasn't attractive,I didn't look for trouble but always got into trouble. I felt everyone hated me and sometimes I use to regret schooling here. But if I didn't school here,I wouldn't have met my husband or Sofia. They're two of the most important people in my life. They have always supported me. Joseph was a jerk at first but the moment I saw his true colors. He became my kind of man. Hey you,yes you, stop disguising  to fit in. The moment you start being yourself, you will find the right people that will love you for exactly who you're.

     You're a star. You're unique. Don't ever give up in your struggles in life. Read first, succeed first and rest later. Even God rested on the seventh day after he saw what he had made was good and was satisfied. If you're not satisfied with that position. You know you can do better. Do not give up and don't give in. Stay positive, but most importantly always pray. Do not be secretive either. Be open to share your problems but sharing it to someone important also matters. So study your friends and study who you tell your secrets to. And I also want you to know there are some things you should keep to yourself. It's not called being secretive but simply being private.

     I wish you luck in whatever you do. Who will look at me now and know I was once a scholarship student? No one,they only know what you want them to know. So give them what to know. Don't be a open book everyone can always read. Be strong. Face your studies. And leave that friendship that only causes you worries. Looking back and what I faced. I can only smile because it helped me to be stronger. Life doesn't suck. What you do determines how much It will suck and how much it won't. Thankyou principal for these amazing opportunity. I love you all,stay blessed". I received alot of cheers but I only felt victorious. I smiled at my husband and everyone.

    The programme was successful and ended well. We exchanged numbers, said our goodbyes. And we got into the car with smiles on our faces. Who said life sucks? It doesn't. I looked at Sofia,my husband and we all smiled at each other.