BULLIED

Chapter 6: Finding peace

Chapter 5: Finding peace

I get up early today to go to school. Tayo also wake up early to prepare herself to go to school I didn't even bother to do any chores,I just dashed out of the house with Tayo.I didn't even bother collecting pocket money since I still have my monthly allowance with me.
I strike a conversation with Tayo on our way going.
"Alex,please try and make peace with your parent and even at school...just try and sort things out with Ezra..you know we are moving towards the end of the session"Tayo pleaded

"I don't know about my parent but the school...i can give it a try"i said with a frown.

We quickly took a bike down to school.

We ran to the assembly ground immediately we get to school. The principal was on the podium addressing the student and shockingly,I saw Ezra on top of a table in the front. His back was filled with belt marks. Why is Ezra here when he has been expelled? The principal continued
"The reason why Ezra was punished in front of every one here was for you to know how immoral is it to bully your fellow class mate and also to know that examination malpractice is bad and won't be tolerated in this school. A report came from the head girl yesterday that an ss1 student has been a victim of being bullied. And I know how badly it has affected his self esteem and the likes . Hence,I want you all to say NO TO BULLYING. I ought to expel him but I decided to give him room for change. Thank you and I hope you lift up this great school" the principal said and then turn to Ezra,looked at him and them headed for his office.
The assembly ended with a brouhaha. I couldn't believe would summon courage to tell the principal about me but I am grateful she did. Some of my classmate started giving me respect. I walked up to Tayo before she entered her class.
"Wow!...I can't believe you actually did this for me sister...pardon me to call you that"I said with a smile.
"I just did bro even though I lied about what kept me late yesterday... I actually went to make a complaint to the principal... Am sorry I didn't I didn't inform you"she explained with a smile on her face.
"Am grateful for that and all you've done for me and.."before I finish talking,I saw Ezra and Seun walking towards me. Tayo gave me a "be gentle towards them " gesture before going.
"Alex,I just want you to know am sorry for all have done for you. I was just being jealous that you are smarter and more intelligent than I. Am really.." Ezra begged but I cut him short.

"Am happy you've realised that..you are forgiven...I can also guide you with any subject you are finding difficult" I said as we both chuckled and hugged each other. Favour was standing beside us as he looked at me with regret.
"What i wanted to tell you yesterday is that I am.." He said but I cut him short because today is for me to make peace with my enemies and move on. What he did hurt me deep but i will find a way to like him back.
"Its all in the past now...i just want us to be friends again...what do you say we have some fun closing time?" I asked hugging him too. Tears rolled down his face.
"Yes!,that will be great"He said wiping up his tears.
Favour,Ezra who has been waiting for us and I head for the class. Everyone was surprised to see us together and didn't even dare laugh or mock me throughout that day.
Before break time, news of Seun,the labour prefect has spread through the school the school that he has been impeached from his post.
Before I went out for break,he decided to come and confront me
"You caused this Alex and that your guardian Tayo and you are going to pay" he threatened. Fear gripped me and everyone was happy to see someone wanting to fight me.
"You have to go through me first"Ezra pounced in. Everyone was surprised to see that including Seun who is now fidgeting. Seun stared at Ezra for some seconds before backing off.
"Am disappointed in you Ezra" seun said before leaving.

"That right ,all of you should start respecting Alex unless you want to dare me and face my wrath!!" Ezra shouted. I guess the beating really changed Ezra's life for good.
"That's right,I got your back bro" Ezra said facing me. I never believe to see a good side of him until now. Indeed, just like how Tayo said,"people do change".
Favour and I walked down the school gate laughing.
"Indeed,her glasses is just like a giant binoculars and her are just like my turkey "Favour mocked. Favour and I laugh it off no knowing we have gotten to the main road. My laughter turned out to another thing entirely as an incoming fast car knocked me down.
"Watch out!!" Favour shouted but it was rather too late.

I woke up in a hospital feeling all over my body. What shocked me most is finding out that I couldn't move my legs.

"Careful my dear....just be grateful it is only your leg....your friend said his name is Favour brought you here" my mom explained. She and was seated on a couch beside me.
"I wouldn't be able to walk again?!" I asked with tears bursting out. I just couldn't believe it. Mom and dad took a stare at each other for a second.
"Alex,your dad and I is here for your needs" mom said. I chuckled.
"Indeed" I stuttered. My dad stood up and kiss my forehead.

"I have never been a good father and(looking at mom)also a good husband but....I will try my best to behave like one I promised" he vowed. I was really happy to hear that from him.
"We are sorry for all we let you go through" mom said as she bursted into tears.
"God forgives so...I forgive you"I said with a smile. Dad rose up and looked at me.

"Don't lie, do you really wish to date Tayo?" Dad asked teasingly. I looked at him with shock.

"Daaaad!"i said as we all hugged each other.

"Am right then"he said.