Black Rose (completed)

chapter twelve

Sarah's POV

Black or blue?
Blue goes with my school uniform, but black was dope.
I contemplated which bag to choose among the two new bags my dad got for me.
I finally decided to take the black one today because I liked it more, and today's the first day of my last year in secondary school so I thought I should look cool.
I sat in front of my mirror and applied some make-up, the rest of the holiday had passed by quickly. After the camp I spend a lot of time at home with my family and with Rita too.
Now the holiday was over, School begins and new adventures awaits.
I knew I was going to meet Sam today, but I didn't know what to expect. We haven't met since the night he broke my heart, and haven't spoken either even though he called, but I had missed his call and he didn't call again. Most times I was tempted to call him but for some reasons I didn't, I felt he should be the one to call since he was the one that broke up with me.

"Hurry up Sarah" my mum called

" just a minute " I shouted

Because today my little brother David was starting secondary school  my mum decided to take us. But after today I know I'll be stock with my dad's brother Hope.
I used a ribborn to pack my braids which I had done two days back specially for resumption. I applied a light lipstick and packed my bag, books I'll need and stationeries.
I hurreid down to eat my breakfast and found my brother almost through with his food.
My mum was already dressed and she looked beautiful and smart. My mum had always been my role model when it comes to dressing.

" you look good mum "  I said taking a seat beside my brother.

She smiled. " thanks dear "

I ate my food hurriedly because my mum kept towering over me and picked my bag when I was through and rushed to the car, my brother was already inside. My mum got in too and we took off.

" Sarah is it true that in secondary school you get to choose subjects ? My brother asked curiously.

" well sort of " I replied.

" is that a yes or no ? He asked.

I sighed. " yes you could choose but you will be guided by the guidance and counseling teacher. "

" that means I won't study agriculture if I don't want to. " he said.

" why don't you want to study agriculture? My mum asked.

" it's boring " he replied
" I don't like the subject, I want to be a lawyer when I grow up "

I laughed and whistled playfully.

" is dad going to meet us in school? He asked my mum suddenly.

" no David, dad is still working " my mum replied

My dad had an surgery to perform in the hospital, he didn't spend the night at home and I knew we are not going to see him till after school.
My dad had promised to take David to school on his first day but that was a promise he could not keep, not his fault though.
I knew my mum had to go through all David's registration alone, I wanted to help but I had to attend my classes.
I remembered when I came to secondary school, both my parents had brought me. I was very nervous, I held my mums arm all through and when it was time to go to my classroom I almost cry. My mum's sweet smile reassured me and my dad kept telling me I'll be fine.
When I got to class I stayed at the door for almost five minutes, I kept thinking  'would my new classmates like me?  Where will I sit? What if I don't like my new classmates. I stood there wondering till I felt a hand on my shoulder, I turned and saw a girl about my age smiling at me.
" hi am Rita " she said
" I'm a new student too, I just came."

I smiled too. " my name is Sarah."

" that's good, I have a cousin name Sarah too. Let's go in then, "

" I'm shy " I said and looked down.

" don't be, just hold my hands "
She grab my hands and we walked in, and have been friends ever since.

I turned to my brother. " don't be nervous, you'll be fine. "

" are you sure ? He asked quietly

" yes, your classmates will like you. Who wouldn't " I replied and smiled at him.
He smiled at me too.

" how did you know what I was thinking ?

" because I was in your shoe once"

When we got to School, my mum took my brother to the junior section for his registration while I headed to the senior section of the school. They junior and senior sections were divided, each fenced separately, we wore the same colors but the uniforms where different. My school was big, one of the best in my state.

I met Rita waiting for me at the gate when I came in, she was wearing a blue headband over her braids and she looked good in her new uniform and shoes.

" hey babes " she said and hugged me when I reached her.

" oh sweetheart " I said and hugged her too.

" I miss you " she said and laughed

" you too. Are you just coming? I asked

" no. I've picked a desk already " she replied.

I sighed. " I've forgotten we're using a new classroom this term. "

" don't worry I've picked for you too, right next to me. "

" what would I do without you." I said and smiled.

" nothing " she toned.

Rita and I were both in the same class, A' class. Micah too but Michael and J-bee were in B' class.
Rita and I headed to our new classroom, and I stopped a few times to greet my classmates and pals. It had been a long vacation and i missed them all. When we got to the class it was half filled with students, it was the class used by our seniors. The block was referred to as 'Aso rock' since the occupier's were the seniors and the mini leaders of the school, the ' prefects '.  and now that they have graduated the block was now ours, we are now the seniors. I was now the health prefect, the post was given to us at the end of last term. It felt good to be a senior knowing you were entitled to some rights and special treatment but it was also a big responsibility.
I dropped my bag  in my locker which was under the desk and we went out, we headed towards the big multi purpose hall where assemblies was held.

When we passed by in the hallway I heard faint whispers and I noticed few students were looking at me, I got further before I realized the sudden attention. Just in front of C' class was Sam and Vicky, she had her hands sprawled over him and he didn't seem to mind at all.
I kept my gaze forward like I didn't notice them and I felt Rita patting my arm gently. We walk passed them without saying a word and I could feel his eyes digging through my back, what did he expect? That I would freeze! Or maybe he thought I would confront him. Well he must think little of me if he thought that I would react to his flirting with Vicky. I know better.

We met J-bee and the twins outside the hall, Micah and Michael had the same haircut making them look more alike they were so cute.
I put my arms around Michael and whispered in his ear " how many hearts are you planning on breaking today?

He laughed and hugged me " I miss you sister "

" you look so cute and that haircut is a killer " I commented.

" how about me? Micah asked frowning.

" you look better " Rita said and hugged him.

He smiled and puts his tongue out at me, I just rolled my eyes.

" no one seems to be giving me a compliment " J-bee said and folded his arms.

" you look extra cute Job " I said smiling sweetly at him.

" thanks Sarah, I know you're the only one that loves me " he said and drew me into a bear hug.

" whatever " Rita said pretending not to care.

Micah sighed. " little sis, please leave J-bee's side before Rita murders you "

" she's capable of doing it " Michael adds.

" oh c'mon you guys, I don't love him that much " she said trying so hard not to smile...