BULLIED

CHAPTER 4: The test

Today has come which can also be described as " a step to the D-day".i guess and hoping that I don't encounter any problem with my test today because i was awake throughout the night trying to digest my Biology and textbook. I got prepared,eat my breakfast and dashed to the school hoping not to fall into the hands of Seun today. Thank God I got to the school early today. I dropped my bag in the class and dashed to the assembly.

I lined up at the back of favour,my once food friend who now look forward to seeing me fail in my education maybe out of jealousy.

"Good morning Alex,I...I guess we should have a chat after the assembly" he said without looking back. Is this for real? Or am in a dream?,those were the questions that pop through my head because Segun have never say a word to me since we resumed this session but not until today.

"That's okay,I.. " I was cut short as the principal was about to give his speech.
"I welcome you all to another new week which marks the beginning of the first term assessment test. I hope you have all burn some candles over the weekend because as you all know that these school doesn't tolerate any form if examination malpractice... Anybody caught in the act will be expelled immediately from this school. so....i wish you all the best of luck in all your test" the principal warned. We all clapped for as he returned back to his seat.

This scared me a lot I have suffered implications in exam before and.....I don't want it to repeat itself again because I might not be lucky next time.
As i was going into the class,I saw Tayo walking towards me.

"Hey Alex!good morning. Hope you are prepared for today?" She asked as she approached me.

"To be honest,am not sure but I pray we should both find it easy for us" giving my worn out tired face a little squeeze. She looked at me with a smile.

"Amen ooo,don't you worry...I know that smart brain of yours won't let you down" she paused for a second and lower her voice.
"I hope Ezra won't give you a problem during your test?" She asked frowning her face. I gave out a short burst of laughter.

"No..as in,am not expecting him to" I replied trying to stay calm. I know am really expecting that from him because that is what he does to people sitting around him just to pass his tests and exams. He always escape getting caught with the help of his dad.
"Alright then,take care of yourself" She said before turning her back to leave. I really feel like proving my dad wrong about what he thinks I do so I called Tayo back.

"Tayo,would you mind if you come eat dinner at my house?!"I shouted. She was a little bit reluctant at first but later respond to me.

"Sure I can ,after school then" she said in a delighted tone before walking away. With the past few weeks I had known Tayo,she is like a sister to me. Bringing her home will also satisfy the curiosity of my dad thinking am in a cult group.

Its been fifteen minute since we have been doing the biology test and so far,I guess luck had been on my side seeing the question as being easy to answer thanks to my late night studying.

Everything changed suddenly when the biology teacher shouted "fifteen minute more".then Ezra called me.
"Head-ward,quick...abeg,pass me your paper make I download"He whispered speaking in broken English. I tried playing "strong head" but deep down,I was scared.
"I swear if you don't pass it to me,just know that you are dead during the break time" He threatened. Favour,my once good friend was two tables away from me listening to Ezra and I. The attention of the biology teacher was drawn to us. I guess his deep voice doesn't tolerate whispering. She walked down to us.
"What were you boys talking about while the test is ongoing?" She asked staring at us through her ridiculous glasses. I liked at her and scratched my head.
"No-nothing ma,we-we were just...." I stuttered. Before I complete my sentence,Ezra cut me short.
"He was asking me for answers ma" Ezra lied pointing at me. The biology teacher gave me a "surprised" look.
"Is...is that true Alex?" She asked as she grabbed my answer sheet. I looked at her with fear to the extent that I felt like peeing. I stood there speechless. Suddenly someone called the attention of Mrs Margaret, the biology teacher,it is Favour.
"Ma,he is not the guilty one..Ezra his. I overheard how Ezra threatened Alex if he don't hand over his answer sheet. Mrs Margaret, Ezra and I were shocked. I was shocked to see where this is coming from.

"Well,well, well,what do you have to say to that Ezra?" Mrs Margaret asked. Ezra stayed mute and began to weep.
"Am Taking You Straight To The Principal's Office AFTER THE TEST WHICH YOU HAVE AUTOMATICALLY FAIL And I Guess Your Dad(VP) Won't Like This"she shouted dragging Ezra by his ear to the front of the class. I couldn't believe what just happen...although am grateful. Is favour really trying to get back as my friend or did he have a skeleton in his cupboard?. I need to find out.