CHAPTER 1
FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL
Kenga is a new student at Mount high school. He loves to eat sweet candies . On his first day at school, a middle-heightened young boy welcomed and shared his seat with him. The first day at school is never good to be sad. first impression lasts longer. The students weren't friendly with Kenga despite the fact he was new to the environment. He knew nobody who played with him. He's happy watching others who play different games. While standing in the corridor, the girls of the school jest. He wore oversized trousers during the break. It starts when danielle tap on Kenga and burst into laugh "I would like to meet your tailor so that he or she can sew me a big skirt just like yours" Kenga hold on his peace even though he was bullied ,he kept muted and took a candy from his bag, then eat. They left him standing. Kennedy appeared from a corner. "I saw those girls talking to you, what happened?' not really, they tried to know who. i am, but I owe them no explanation" Okay, join us on the pitch. Don't be alone.' I don't play ball, thank you.What's your favorite? I don't have an interest in sport. Alright, I'll be back. Kennedy returned to the pitch.
Not quite long ago, the bell rang. The break is over, Kenga returns to class with a big bag across his shoulder. Inside the class, Danielle, Rita and Monica took their seats. Kenga couldn't talk to them. Danielle and her friends would look at him and murmured. Rita touched his cheek." Hello doll, what did you hide there? Your cheek is puffy. Monica starr at kengas, and nodded "let him alone. You aren't encouraging him to keep Danielle franked at her Monica! Be warned don't interfere in this. Moreover, you're not the Mr I'm talking to, and he's not even complaining, so what's your business? Again they burst into laughter.Not quite longer, Kennedy came in and girls quit the seat" what keep you on feet" kengas mute.I knew those girls might keep you standing, anyway you can sit." Danielle you and your folks should stop disturbing my friend's peace in this class or else their will be war" wage it, and we'll fight with you Danielle and her friends replied once. Kennedy kept mute.a teacher walked into the classroom.
CHAPTER 2
"Closing time" bell rang. The school closed for the day. Kenga headed home, as he was going. Danielle and her friend were just coming from behind. He heard them coming, he increased his walking speed." Big boy, you must be hungry, I could notice that with the speed on your leg', Daniella uttered." Yes, of course he hasn't a choice or do you want him to reduce?" speech uttered by the last person.
CHAPTER 3.
Kengas arrived at school very early in the morning just as the classrooms were being tidied up. Danielle was sweeping when she glanced at Kengas. "Hey! Come take the broom and sweep, it is your turn', kengas turned his back and headed out in anger. As he was going, Danielle dragged the bag with him.
"Leave me alone' he raised a tiny voice aloud.
Danielle shifted away from him in surprised look. They went to the assembly ground. the morning devotion commenced
Mr theophelous (principal) inspected the students in other to fish out dirty ones among. he sight kengas." I can see you're new to this school" yes' kengas uttered." but you're a big boy why is your voice tiny? Kengas stare at him speechlessly. The questions raised a heck of laughter for both students and teachers on the assembly grounds after the devotion students matched to their various classrooms.
CHAPTER. 4
It was free time. The classroom was silent and calm. danielle spied on Kengas while she peeped into Monica's ear. "That big boy has a tiny voice". Really,I've not seen him talking ever since he joined us. I'll make sure he utters a word in my presence', Monica replied.
Kennedy noticed the girls' "hippocrites ". He said to himself'. Mind your business, we didn't mention your name'. The attack came from Danielle
kengas turn a deaf ear. What's going on?
"You girls are never tired of trouble"karima added!. She's a skinny girl from other seats.
Monica left her seat to meet Kenga." What is your name''? After a few minutes of disturbance, Monica returned to her seat.
"Won't you leave him alone? It is like you girls are getting addicted in love with him but they don't know how to express their feelings. ''loved whom"? Danielle and Monica dragged rita down.
"I'm sorry. Just pulling your legs"
'That's better"she retorted on the release of rita.
CHAPTER 5
It was another break at school.
kengas stood on the veranda. Kennedy walked to him." Go and drop the bag. You're not a bairn."
kengas returned the bag to the classroom and returned to the corridor. Kennedy smiled,"cheer up guy! This is school. Whatever you do here is a memory to remember after graduation' c'mon let's play round the school yard.'
They took a walk. Kenga was shy and uncomfortable about being smart.
The walk to the school catering zone where they jammed with Danielle and her friends. ''like father and son' someone among them mentioned. However, Kennedy and kengas don't mind. They bought groceries and soft drinks. What of ours? Danielle demanded. Kennedy and kengas left the zone. "Don't mind them even if you have up to millions. Do not give a penny. This is a world where those who detest you will also seek your favor".The pupils gathered on the pitch. The match was about to commence, Kennedy and. Kenga ran to the scene.'let me and my friend join both teams.' Are you sure he can play? A pupil asked" No problem, I'm sure.
kengas joined the opponent and his friend. He became an unscalable wall at the defence back. After the match ended goalless ,his performances during the match got him noticed by other students of the school and they commended his great effort.
CHAPTER 6
Kengas returned home. Alone, he thought about how to prevent bullies he faced from the three girls. Then he met with his dad. How were you able to survive high school?" To succeed in school you must love your studies to make your future attractive. Don't make bad friends and advise you not to use bad advices and corruptive slang. Don't be enticed or carried away by girls . They won't love you if you don't make money.I know I'll be bullied. Yes ! You nailed the point dad! I felt resented and bullied at school. I live lowly and distant from others, though I have a friend who wants me to engage in school activities that connotes friends, but I'm too shy to get involve.' It is not bad to make a friend. Don't judge them for being whom they are. There won't be someone like you. Show them that you're different. Be a new creation from today. Hence, do not fight anybody. Dad adviced.kengas embraced the instructions.
CHAPTER 7.
Kengas was very glad to hear the word of hope.I'm denominate to face the challenge never to distant myself from those girls. I'll prove I'm sharp, not a dullard.
He returned to school on the faithful day. Karima met him in the corridor.' Good morning, morning!" he answered. Wow! Karima reversed and looked at him once and again. Kengas smirked 'what did you see"? But you have been acting deaf all this while. I was astonished.kengas shied off, and he turned his face to the wall. Daniella and his people entered. "Hmm Karima, what are you discussing with a deaf and dumb," and who's dumb'?kengas asked. . Daniella couldn't respond.' New rain has fallen, and fresh fish had been stocked. .I'm no longer a bully." Hold it on, don't spit on me just because karima have taught you words against us mind, we're there for you too. Kengas left the classroom'
Rita chuckled "finally you've pushed him to speak up ". They all cheered. Forgot, there’s a more way to catch a rat. He won't escape the stale of bullying as long as he remains under this roof. Just imagine the fat body shape, the tiny voice said Monica., they murmured. What are you doing in the class while the rest of the students are on the assembly grounds? A voice came from Theophilus as he walked indoors. ''Remain on your knees untill the students arrive at class''.a twink of an eye they were down on their knees.
CHAPTER 8
Rita,monica and Danielle remain on their kneel while pupils matched forward into their various classrooms on a row."Good for you", Kennedy clapped "I told you something must happen, and it has happened." kengas look at your enemies" Kengas smirked..a student from another class walk in"master Theo said three of you should go and sit down but should not attempt to skip morning devotion next interval" three of them went to sit, jest Kennedy 'greeting teeth' Kennedy is a mook he judges blindly.but all I know is that twenty kids cannot play for twenty years. Never will.
CHAPTER 9
Later, after the short break at school
kennedy ran to the classroom while Mr theophilus flogged and chased the stubborn student who refused to return to their various classes. Kennedy sweats profusely. "Please blow me some breeze. The sun is too much" Kenga smiled briefly.' Why did you play football under the hot sun? Reading your books could have saved you from stress. It is like you value football more than your ambitions, he said.
"outside football, I haven't an ambition'' then go for it". He took a notebook, and fanned Kennedy. His eyes collapsed with danielle who spied on them, but he was too shy to gaze back.
We knew Kennedy as a baller, but kengas is fond of eating chocolate candies and food. danielle claimed. 'Exactly his name is foodie. Rita concluded. He played with me on the pitch previously and he showed great defensive skills.
I can afford to buy you chocolate candies if you'd like to eat' kengas uttered.''no! We girls are okay, don't bankrupt your parents' hard-earned money because you want to impress us." from monica.'bankrupt you mean? They don't have to talk about bankruptcy'. Danielle tackled him.'karima giggled, it is an unending drama between danielle,monica and the newcomer', she stated.
At the end of the day's activities, Kennedy and kengas walk together. On their way home, an idea popped into my head. Kennedy's voice said 'go ahead and say it, ideas are precious", Kengas replied. i discovered that you're bullied in the class due to your body shape, which does not encourage me.I'd suggest everyday exercise, and it will help you regain perfect body shape and endeavor to do your best. He concluded.
Alright, thanks, I'll work on myself'. Kenga appreciates him.
and they went home.
A DAY TO SHINE
As usual. It was time for a break. . The pupils had organized themselves just a moment to kick off the match. He noticed him sitting in the corridor gently devouring chocolate candy. "Hey! Come and join us. Kengas ran to the pitch, never wasting a dime. He grabbed another player from batch 2 and quickly grabbed his hand''no! He belongs to my team' batch 2 and opponents began to fight while the rest of the pupils dragged kengas to their side. Dust flares in the air. The pupils who watched began to scream "separate the fight ". None of the pupils heard John and james blow and rub themselves in the grass . Nelly hurried to Mr Theo's office. She screamed,"John and James are fighting, your attention is needed for separation'' he couldn't wait. To pick a cane from his table, he ran to the pitch and stopped the fight. Already, the pupils had sustained minor swells. They took them to his office, and they were given first aid treatment." What led to the fight? Mr theo asked ''. I called a boy to join my team. On his arrival on the pitch, John dragged him with me '' he stated. "Is that true? Mr theo asked. John hummed'.
Wait, how good is the boy that both of you injured yourselves because of him? '" Master, he's good at back defense That's why'' John replied," Okay, go and get him here right now.kengas was invited to the principal's office. He bowed and greeted him. Mr theo laughs''biggy, is it true that these pupils injured themselves because of you? kengas muted as he stared at the floor "for that reason, you , I'll be appointed as our team captain during the next, inters-school football tournament.'' he chuckles. "Alright be a good boy".after his speeches ,he released the pupils, and they return to their various classes.
A week later, the promotion examinations began and ended and they went on vacation