LIFE IN HIGH SCHOOL

CHAPTER 4: YOUNG LOVE

Shantel was all smiles when she saw some of her mates had continued with them in the Senior class. SS1 class was divided into A, B, C and D. This time around Shantel was in SS1B. She had seen Yemi come into the class and they had nodded at each other. But to her delight, Aisha and Adaeze were in her class too. They had hugged themselves and were still talking, when their Class Teacher entered the class. The teacher had introduced herself as Mrs Zamani, she was also their chemistry teacher. She had told them in SS1, all subjects were mandatory, until SS2, where they would be divided into 3 classes: Science class, Art class and Commercial class. She encouraged them to do well, as their grades would have great impact in the class they will be sent to. She asked their names and what they would like to become. Shantel had said she'd like to be a Surgeon, Aisha had said she'd like to be a Pharmacist, Adaeze wanted to be an Actress and Yemi had sarcastically said she'd be a Doctor. Shantel, Aisha and Adaeze had shared knowing looks. They knew Yemi was too unserious to become a Doctor. Mrs Zamani encouraged them and then asked the class to vote for their Class Representative. Majority had voted Shantel. She had been the Class Representative of her class since Junior classs. Some of the girls were not so excited about her becoming the Class Representative again. One had voiced out, she rose her hand up and the teacher gave her permission to speak. When she stood up, she said,
"Shantel has always been Class Representative since our Junior class, she's not the only one here, someone else can be the Class Representative ".
Shade, Shantel could guess she was the one who spoke from behind her. She was a friend of Yemi, although she had only shared class with her in JSS1, she was moved to C class in JSS2, while Shantel had remained in A throughout.
"And by someone else you mean you I guess?" Mrs Zamani pointed out.
"Yes Ma or my friend Yemi" Shade said, on noticing the displeasure on the teacher's face, she added "or somebody else".
"Shantel get up, by popular vote, you are the Class Representative for SS1B till the end of this session. The class cheered. "And what's your name" she asked Shade.
"My name is Shade Adeyemi" she answered.
"Shade is good thank you" Mrs Zamani said. "You will ensure that the class is neat at all times. If I come to the class and see even a tiny litter of dirt, you will be punished. Have I made myself clear? she concluded.
"Yes Ma" Shade said disappointedly.
Giggles were heard and when Mrs Zamani turned her face to the class, they all kept quiet.
Now this teacher I love, Shantel thought to herself.
"The timetable have been placed under your desk, see to it that you follow suit. I need a Male Assistant Class Representative. Let's vote!" Mrs Zamani said.
After the vote, Akan had been selected to assist Shantel. Shantel knew him to be very sociable. He use to be Adaeze's crush back in Junior class.
The Class Teacher then marked her register. As she turned to leave the class, a new boy entered. He introduced himself as Stanley. She cautioned him on being late, then marked his name on the register and welcomed him to her class.
Almost every girl in class had noticed how handsome Stanley was. Well except Shantel!

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"Omo that boy make sense abeg" Adaeze said in pidgin english to Aisha and Shantel during prep. "I noticed Yemi and Shade introducing themselves to him, very desperate girls" she hissed.
Aisha and Shantel looked at themselves and laughed.
"Shantel, but you know he kept staring at you all through class?" Adaeze said turning to Shantel.
"Really, and his eyes didn't develop any ache all through" Shantel responded sacarstically, making Aisha burst into laughter. Both Shantel and Adaeze begged her to lower her voice before the Prep Prefect caught them.
"Well, e sha concern you" Adaeze responded.
"Adaeze the relationship expert in matching people" Aisha teased "Whatever happened to you and Akan?"
"Nothing" Adaeze answered rolling her eyes.
"Please can we focus on what we are reading here?" Shantel asked.
"Class has not fully started and you are reading. They should leave book for you o!" Adaeze teased. Shantel pinched her, she laughed out causing everyone to stare at them.
"Adaeze is there a reason why you're disturbing us?" The PP had suddenly appeared.
"Nothing senior, I'm sorry" Adaeze quickly responded.
When the Prefect had left, they all shared a grin.