Picking Beauty.
Chapter one: New Beginning
[It was 7 am in the morning when shenet was still in bed].
Joan: Hey shenet, get up. [talking while entering the room]
Shenet: Mom is too early for me to be up. "Joan moved to the window side and open up the curtains for the smiling sun to shine on her face" .
Shenet: Mom......
Joan: Honey....., today is your first day in high school, do you want to be late?
Shenet: Mom that doesn't count...
Joan: Honey i understand........ today is your first day and is not good to be late, what do you want others to say about you? Trust me on this, High school is fun and i trust you won't miss you it.
Shenet: Mom high school is terrible
"Just then Evans entered"
Shenet : Dad please can you tell mom is to early....
Evans: Good morning Cupcake
Shenet: Dad............. [giving him " help me look" ]
Evans: Actually, your mom is right, you need to be on time besides we will go to the principal's office then you get to your class, and is a win-win for everyone.
Joan: Honey... you will be okay.
Shenet: I hope so.
Evans: Breakfast is ready......see you downstairs "with that then left"
Joan: We will be waiting "She left too".
"Shenet got out of the bed and went straight to the shower, after that she told Infront of the mirror to look at her figure".
[ Downstairs]
Miss Nelly: Good morning Shezz
Shenet: Hi " taking her seat"
Miss Nelly: Are you nervous?
Shenet: Kinda...
Joan: Nelly... can you please tell her she will be okay?
Miss Nelly: Actually Ma'am Joan is right, you will be fine.
Shenet: Hope so.
"Breakfast was something simple cornflakes and two side dishes, while Evans and Joan had Cappuccino coffee with two side dishes as well. After breakfast, Shenet went back stairs to get ready. After serval minutes, Shenet came down with her blue bag park ready for school"
Shenet: Mom..... I'm ready
" Joan who was coming from the kitchen holding a Cinderella lunch bag"
Joan: Honey... i told Nelly to prepare you your favorite dish, since it's your first day.
Shenet: Mo..m.....
Joan: What?
Shenet: Mom I'm not in elementary school...... this high school
Joan: Buh this is your favorite lunch bag.
Shenet: Mom i don't need it now.. I learnt that the school cafeteria has a good food, so don't worry. Like you said I'll be fine.
Joan: Huh.....
Shenet: Where is Dad?
Joan: He will be here in any minute.
Evans: Cupcake ..... is like you are in a rush to go to school...
Shenet: Dad.... this not the time to talk about this. " moving to the door"
Joan: Honey......... won't you give mom a hug?
Shenet: mom...
Joan: okay....okay.. okay... have a nice day dear.
Shenet: Dad shall we.
" Both Evans and Joan walk out of the door holding hands while chatting and smiling until they got to the garage where Shenet was already in the passenger seat waiting for Evans.
[ At the Thomas's House]
" Denzel, Clara and Gideon were having breakfast "
Denzel:Mom...... I'm off to school.
Clara: Won't you wait for your brother to drop you off?
Denzel: Don't worry mom.... the driver will drop me off.
Gideon: Mom, he's not a kid anymore. He can take care of himself.
Denzel:Yeah.... Gideon is right. Don't worry mom I'll be okay.
Gideon: If you need anything don't hesitate to ask me okay.
Denzel: Don't worry about that.
" with that Denzel took his bag and head out to the garage.
Tom: Will we be picking Glen up?
Denzel: No need, he will be fine.
" then Denzel sat in the passenger seat and pull out his laptop and started to work.
Tom: will you go straight to school or will stop by and check?
Denzel: No need "waving his hand at him"
Tom: Alright
"Then Tom headed to the drivers seat and started to drive.
[ At the st.Frayana College]
"The hallway was full with students,who were busy chatting with friends and laughing making the hallway more unless like a local market.At 9:00 am, the siren rang which indicates that it was time for lessons.When it was at less 9:05 am not student were found on the corridor.
At 9:25 am, Evans and Shenet walk through the hallway trying to find their way to the principal's office. After several minutes of search. Shenet saw a guy coming out to the washroom and she approached him".
Shenet: Heya... do you mind showing us the way to the principal's office?
Navid: ..hu..h??
Shenet: Actually......we are trying to get to the principal's office,so i thought you will be of help to show us.... ......... " forcing a smile that didn't reach the eye".
Navid: oh sure..... just walk to the end corner of the hallway then check signs on the door.
Shenet: Thanks....
" then Evans and Shenet made their way to the end of the corridor likely the principal's office was the second one in the middle of the Staff room and the counselor's office,Evans knocked and the voice came through for them to enter ".
Principal Dave: Good morning Mr. Anderson......
" getting up to shake his hands"
Evans: Sorry for Keeping you waiting Dave." said with a smile".
Principle Dave: Oh.. no need to say Mr. Anderson.
"Then he turned to Shenet"
Principal Dave:Hi.. I'm principal Dave .....you?
Shenet: Shenet........Shenet Anderson sir.
Principal Dave: Such a lovely girl just like your mom... " smiling awkwardly"
Evans: That's not necessary..... can we get to business?
"Dave sat back on his chair and going through Shenet folders"
Evans: Is there any problem with it?
Principal Dave: Oh nah.... just making sure of something.
" Evans frow his bow"
Evans: That was supposed to be done long time i guess.
" Dave stood up and smiled awkwardly towards Evans"
Principal Dave: Sorry Mr. Anderson... can we head to the class room now?
[ Outside the principal's office ]
" As soon as they out of the office Evans had a call. He said just few words and hanged hang up the phone, then turn to Shenet"
Evans: Sorry cupcake.... something came up at office and i need to get there as soon as possible.
Shenet: " forcing a smile trying to tell him, she's okay ".
Evans: Don't worry... you will be fine... okay don't think much just enjoy your day." locking at his wrist watch then turned to Dave". She's in your hands now,i hope you know what to do?
Principal Dave:No need to worry Mr. Anderson... I'll take good care of her. "forcing a smile"
Evans: Alright... then I'll take my leave now."then he turned to Shenet and gave her a kiss on her forehead and left"
Principal Dave: Hey Cupcake...." smiling awkwardly "
" Shenet shot him a cold glance and scoffed".
Principal Dave: Sorry Shenet .... just kidding.
"Shenet let out a cold laugh and nodded her hand".
Principal Dave: Shall we?
" Shenet nodded and follow him"
[In class May]
" As the principal and Shenet entered the class,the lesson were on going so the teacher was the only one who greeted the principal."
Principal Dave: " waving his hand at Miss May" No need May.
Miss May: New student???
Principal Dave: " scoffed lightly" . Oh my bad.... " Pushing Shenet towards Miss May".
Miss May: Hi beautiful....... why don't you tell the class your name?
" Shenet let out a cold smile and nodded "
Shenet: Shenet .... Shenet Anderson.
Miss May: Alright... can you go take your sit at the far end? " Pointing the place were Navid was sitting ". Will that me okay?
" Just then principal Dave spoke "
Principal Dave: Oh.. come on May .. that's far..".