The Star Child

CHAPTER FOUR: SUCCESS BEYOND MEASURE

Here comes the Good Morning Nigeria crew with lights, camera, microphone and all. "What could they be doing here?" murmured most of the students. The proprietress walked up to the director of the show, a lady wearing a black leather suit, silk trousers, a black tie and a white shirt and they greeted. The proprietress announced to the students that the show wanted to interview their school and wanted a student for the interview, so one of you will be opportune to be on the Good Morning Nigeria show. The students jumped up and down in joy, but unfortunately for most of them, only one of them will be on the show. Atim adjusted her tie, dusted her skirt and cleared her throat to show signs of assurance that she will be the one. Ime just stood quietly for that fortunate person to be called upon and had no hope of being the one. But all of a sudden the director glanced at Ime and tilted towards the proprietress and said "I like that girl, what is her name?"

"Oh! That's Ime Bassey, she happens to be the brightest girl in her class",

"I like that! She looks very neat, her hair is braided properly and her uniform is well ironed," exclaimed the director.

"Then what are we waiting for? If you like her let us call her for the interview on the show" said the proprietress

"You are probably right!"

All of a sudden, Atim's eyes beamed as she noticed their attention on Ime. She quickly moved towards Ime's trying to block their view of her. As they got even closer she noticed that her plan might not work so she rushed towards them and put on her best behavior but she was ignored like an umbrella on a sunny day and was abashed. Ime's joy knew no bounds when she found out that she was chosen to be on show, Atim's anger and envy also knew no bounds that she could not stand hearing this. She was also mocked by most of her classmates because of the show she put on when the whole thing was announced. At exactly 9:00am, the show started and the scene was set. Ime walked shyly into scene and was asked some questions. She wanted to be a Mechanical Engineer, and was determined to make a name in her country. When the show was over, everyone cheered Ime except Atim and her clique who could almost burst out of jealousy, while teachers gathered Ime and told her well done, she was a STAR! Now, Ime was quite known all over the country and was always going for competitions. She appeared to be steady in all areas of work and by the grace of God, was always among the top three winners if not first. Ime never felt proud but gave all glory to God. So unlike Atim who would have sung her praises day and night! There was a South Southern state mathematics quiz and the top five schools in the neighboring states where chosen, Ime's school was nominated and a student will be chosen to represent a school. The principal did not give it a second thought "let Ime Bassey go!" she said with ease as she sent for Ime to tell her the good news while Atim leaned towards the door and listened "not again!" she cried out loud. Since then, Ime devoted her time to mathematics and practiced it more and on that day she won first place for her school. Every one cheered and Ime's mum rushed up to the stage and gave her a warm hug, she was proud to let people know that Ime was her daughter.

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