The Poor Girl

The poor girl episode 22 & 23

THE POOR GIRL
 
EPISODE 22 & 23
 
Henry woke up sweating profusely as someone who is being chased by a lion itself, he switched on the bedside lamp immediately to be sure that he was sleeping alone. Lo he was sleeping alone as the dream kept flashing back into his memory, anytime he closes his eyes he saw the image of him with Amanda lying unclad on the bed. But at least he thanked God that it was a dream not real, he looked at the clock and the time tells 11:05 pm. What a scary dream “he said to himself thinking whether it’s a mere dream or Amanda is planning to drug him so as to have s€× with him. He covered himself and slept off.
 
#Next day
 
Henry was seen in the class looking so moody and dull, it’s obvious that the dream he had seeing Amanda drugged him to have s€× with her still disturbs him. Melody watched him from a distance thinking about what could possibly be the cause of his dull mood.
Harry who was Henry best friend walked to him asking him about his mood only for Henry to tell him that all is well.
Gladys too was still in school making sure that melody is safe, all this while the three groups that were to compete in the competition always meet to have the issue solved.
 
Mr Stephen Henry’s father came back from work to see the house so cool and silent, he saw Henry’s phone lying on the centre class table which was strange to him because Henry always uses his phone either to play games or listen to music anytime he’s back from school without caring to study his books. Mr Stephen walked to Henry’s room and twist the door open, seeing Henry reading his books and solving physics assignment by himself without using any text book really surprised him to the bone which he didn’t know how it happened but planned on surprising Henry as he left the room unnoticed.
 
Henry was still in his room when his ringing phone distracted him as he rushed to pick the call only to see that it was Amanda calling him thus reminding of the dream he had the previous night, he contemplate whether to pick the call or not. The phone kept ringing for the third time and he placed the phone on his ear after picking it.
 
“Hello Henry ”
 
“yes Amanda, I’m listening ”
 
“Please can you be of help to me? “she asked using a calm voice
 
“What’s that?” he asked
 
“Please I’m very sick and I won’t be able to come to school tomorrow so p… ”
She didn’t finished her statement when Henry hang up the call as his heart began racing fast. That was the same thing that happened in the dream, Amanda called him give the same excuse which she later drugged him to have s€× with her. The thought alone made Henry scared, so it was not a mere dream but a revelation on what that is going to happen so as to save Henry from Amanda’s trap.
 
Melody got home, still reading her books as usual preparing very well to be the winner of the competition, she never rest a day without reading and solving some questions just then Henry called entered her phone as the phone vibrated because she normally hide it from her mom this making her to put it on silent mode always to avoid her mom hearing it when it rings. She excused herself to where she normally picks her call to talk with Henry. They talked at length after which Henry told her I love you ”
 
“I love you too dear”she said as Henry ended the call.
 
“I said it melody “her mom interrupted as she turned back in shock to see her mother standing behind her which means that she heard everything they said with Henry as her phone fell down and her l-ips trembling. The looks Mrs Armstrong was giving her was a deadly one which means that she was not in support of the mess melody has gotten herself involved.
 
“I’ve been suspecting you all this while “Mrs Armstrong said without melody saying anything.
 
“Get back to the house now and wait for me “she commanded as melody picked up the phone to go.
 
“No, give it to me you are no longer using this again “she said and collected the phone from her as she thinks about how she’s going to stay without hearing Henry’s voice.
 
People who knew Henry to be a dull brain type mocked at him hearing that he was choosed to also compete in the competition knowing that he will woefully fail not knowing that someone has really changed his life to the best one.
 
The day was drawing near for the competition as ss2 students especially those that were choosed prepaid very well for the competition. Henry got home only to meet his father at home which was strange because he always comes back from work 5:00pm .henry greeted his father wondering what makes him to come home early.
 
“Henry drop your bag and dress up we are going out together “Mr Stephen said
 
“Dad, anything the problem? “he asked
 
“Not at all boy, we need to hang out as fatger and son”he said and Henry smiled heading in,side just then his father’s phone started ringing interrupting them both
 
“Hello “Mr Stephen said after picking the call.
 
“Okay, you can bring it if so cause I’m waiting in the house, don’t delay oo”he said and end the call calling Henry back
 
“I’m sorry son, we have to cancel the trip till next time I’m sorry “he said pretending as if he doesn’t know the meaning of the call he just answered.
 
After 30 minutes, the gate of Mr Stephen house flung open by the gate man as two expensive cars drove in,side the compound, one was a very brand new car as the other was an old one.
Mr Stephen called Henry out which got him surprised wondering what he has for him as he stepped outside.
The men that came with the car alighted from the car having a clean look at the environment.
 
“Henry, look at who we have here”his father announced
 
“Who are they dad? He asked looking confused
 
“They are special people from special place which is so unique. Congratulations my son, you’ve really surprised me”.
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Mr Stephen brought out a car key and jingle it before Henry who didn’t understand it at all.
 
“congratulations Henry, this is your new car there” he said pointing to the new Lexus jeep. Henry couldn’t believe it that his father just bought him a new car without any reason as he covered bis mouth and rushed to check the car. Everything about the car was just so superb.
 
“Dad, thank you very much. I’m very grateful and I owe you a lot”he said and hug Mr Stephen as the two strangers depart to where they came from.
After they have left Henry asked his father about the new car which Mr Stephen told him that it’s because of his changed attitude towards education that makes him to buy him a new car as a token.
 
“So dad, this is just studying and you bought me a car, that means if I take the first position in school you will even buy me a house “Henry said as his joy knew no bound.
 
“Your guess is right my son, just try me and take first position in school and see what I’m going to do”mr Stephen announced. Just then Henry knew that he owes melody a lot because it’s her that brings about this success in his life as he smiled and rushed to his room to call her and informed as Mr Stephen smiled and left for his room.
 
Melody was with her mom sitting at the backyard as Mrs Armstrong was advising her daughter on life and how to live it. The phone she ceased from melody was still with her when it started Vibrating as she looked at melody and brought out the phone.
 
“I guess he’s the one calling? “she asked stretching the phone to her, she shook her head positively and tried to pick the call.
 
“Don’t try to do that “Mrs Armstrong warned as she drop down the phone.
 
“Melody, I know you are a teenager but I’m warning you for now to avoid relationsh¡p because it’s dangerous for you now” Mrs Armstrong said as melody looked at her confused.
 
Henry was tired of calling melody without her response, it was his fifth time of calling her but still no response as he felt sad that he wanted to inform her about his success but she’s not picking the call.
 
#Golden gates school#
 
The long awaited day finally arrived, the day all the ss2 students were preparing for, the day that will determine who will represent their school in the upcoming top schools competition. Teachers and students were so busy, the school compound was well decorated, music too was in the hall as the popular rude boy song “Reason with me ” echoed from the hall. Some boys used that opportunity to tell the ladies to reason with them that they go get am soon.
Sits filled the hall, lights of different colors illuminated the house though it was day time but the lights added the beauty of the house.
 
The three groups were seen at different angles answering questions asked by their leader to be sure that they are well prepared for the competition, just then Mrs Hannah walked to them and congratulate them and asking them to do their best so as to prove the best, she eye melody giving her a thumb up before leaving.
Melody was avoiding eye contact with Henry due to what her mom said the previous, she took time and adviced her daughter about the good and bad in relationsh¡ps that she should make sure she’s doing the right thing.
 
Henry couldn’t wait to tell melody the good news as he was in a haste to tell her, but he later discovered that she’s avoiding eye contact with him.
As they waiting the huge school bell started sounding very loud and clear telling the students that it’s time to go into the hall for the long awaited competition, as the heart kf the ss2 students who were to compete began racing so fast thinking whether they will be on the winning team or loosing team. Melody is a brave girl as she believed in herself believing that she can never loose for anything sake.
 
Students troop into the school hall located on the second floor along the ss3 blocks as some were even dancing to the music played by the DJ in,side the hall which was loud and clear.
 
After the students have taken their sits, the principal and other teachers arrived the hall looking neat and classic as they took their different positions on the podium near the DJ man.
Nine sits could be possibly seen on the podium which was in the three’s dividing the three groups into three position.
 
Soon the hall became very silent and cool with the help of the air conditioner in the hall as the principal stepped on the podium and was welcomed by a warm claps by the students. Everyone stood on their feet giving him a standing ovation as they sang the national anthem the two stanza followed by the national pledge.
 
“Welcome to this great competition “Mr Adams said after everyone sat down and be looked at everyone seeing the happiness and suspense written in their faces as they were all waiting for the competition to commence, Mr Adams smiled and continue
 
“My great students ,this is a great opportunity for you all. This day is to test how brilliant you are. And I must say, please put more effort to be the winner and represent our school ” he said and climb down the podium as the students 👏 clapped for him because he is a man of short speech without taking people long.
The DJ gave a short music and later reduced as Mrs Hannah climbed the podium after the principal step down.
Parents were also present to see their children compete likewise Mr Stephen who was there to see whether his boy has really changed in his failure but melody didn’t have anyone by her side.
Mrs Hannah said a brief word before calling the names of the representatives to take their places on the podium where they are going to sit.
Amanda name was the first in the list as she was being called to the podium and the house was filled with shouts and claps by everyone who knew Amanda to be very brilliant and as the one who always represent their school in most of the competition as she smiled and took her place. Mr and Mrs Patrick were there too as they smiled at their daughter waiting to see her performance, the names of group A members were read out thus making Mrs Hannah to switch to group B names. Melody name was called as the first name as she walked to the podium to take her place, people didn’t really clap that much for her because they haven’t seen her representing their school before. Henry name was read after melody as the hous was filled students murmured who could have choosen him while some even laugh out loud wondering who choosed him because they all know that when it comes to education that Henry is a fool and a coconut head, he smiled to himself as he walked to the podium. Mr Stephen looked down feeling embarrassed that almost everyone in the school knew his son to be the poor one when it comes to competition stuff.
He looked down, the names were finally read as the students representing each group sat in a row looking at the huge crowd ready to answer questions by the judges.
The panel of judges were set, everyone that needed to be there in the competition as the competition kicked off. The rules and regulations governing the competition were read out and which they told the competitors to adhere to it.
The first round started with physics as the first came to the group A. The hall was so silent to hear the question and the answer that will be supplied.
 
“Group A, this question is for you. State the law of gravity ”
Amanda quickly stood up without allowing the judge to land well.
 
“The law of gravity states that anything that goes up must surely comes down ”
The house echoed for her and sound claps accompanied her answer.
 
“Group B choose your question ”
 
“Question no.5 ” melody replied
 
” can you tell us the speed that light travels in a second? ”
The hall went silent to hear the answer from the girl called Melody.
 
To be continued.

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