WEST WOOD COLLEGE
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GRACE'S POV
"Don't go yet! I'll like to spend more time with you" I muttered in my sleep
"Grace, Grace! Wake up, it's past 9 already. Have you forgotten you have exams today?" Cynthia said as she was getting dressed.
"What! Can you see I'm with him.... Leave me alone!" I muttered as I turned my face to the other side of my bed
I opened my eyes slightly, and saw a figure looking directly to my face.
"My God! Cynthia you scared. Why do you like doing this?". I asked as I was searching for my eye glasses
"Oh, I'm sorry my princess. Probably I should have left you sleeping, have you forgotten?"
"Forgotten what?" I asked reluctantly
"Mr Ken's Mid-term test. Wait, don't tell me you forgot"
"I definitely forgot. Gosh, what time is it?" I asked
"It's past 9, the test starts by 10 am". I hope the man in your dreams showed you the questions to expect".
"What man?" I asked
"Hmmm, are you playing dumb with me?". Cynthia said looking so furious
"I love it when you get angry. Anyways, there was no Man in my dream so drop it".
"Really, I'll like to spend more time with you. What was that about?"
"My Gosh, did she hear me?" I whispered to my self
"Yes, she did. And guess what, she can still hear you".
Well, that wasn't a surprise. If there's one distinctive feature about Cynthia, it's definitely her ability to hear things from a far.
"Cynthia, It was nothing. It's Just a mere dream" I said, walking towards the bathroom
"A mere dream. I've never heard of that before". She said
"Well, if you let guys talk to you rather than scaring them away, maybe, just maybe you'll understand what I'm saying".
"Please, if that will make me mutter in my sleep like a four year old, I rather be myself". Cynthia said, while she put on her favourite scarf.
"Alright. If you say so, but please let's keep this between us. I beg you"
"I thought you said it was nothing. Anyways my lips are sealed". She said as we walked together
"No, I'm serious. Pinky swear?". I said while looking directly into her eyes.
Another feature about Cynthia is that she doesn't keep to her words. Aside from some important stuffs like family issues and all, when it comes to ruining my social life, Cynthia is a pro.
"What, are we ten?" I'm definitely not doing that
"Well, maybe I'll just look for Alex and tell him how you've had a crush on him for the whole semester". I said laughing mischievously
Cynthia is never one to tell her emotions out loud. Especially when it involves a boy. Alex has been Cynthia's crush for over a while now, and whenever I tell her to go express her feelings to Alex. She nags about, saying Alex is a small boy, I don't do small boys.
Last month, during our math test, Alex had an issue with his car so he came to class very late that day. Before he arrived, a guy had wanted to seat on Alex' chair since he wasn't around.
Of course, Cynthia scared him off. And that was when I confirmed that she did have a feeling for him.
I confronted her about it, and she finally confessed. Up on till now, she still hasn't expressed her feelings to Alex.
"Wait. Don't do that!" She shouted
"Pinky swear?" I insisted
"Alright, you win this time. But you owe me baby girl". She said as we both laughed walking towards the classroom.
"Okay students, I hope you are all ready". Mr Ken said as he slightly shut the door of the classroom.
"Hey, over here Grace!". That was Josh, the most annoying boys in our class. He's 5ft tall, dark in complexion and always making fun of the teachers.
"What do you want Josh?" I asked.
"Well, there are tons of things that I want, one of which includes you being my woman. But let's not go into that". He said
"Better, I'm not looking to mingle with anyone". I said with a stern look on my face.
"Well, you see, I overslept last night and couldn't wake up to read for the test. So I was wondering, since you're obviously a guru as Biology. Maybe you could assist me during the test, please?" He said.
Well, he was right. I pretty exceptional when it comes to Biology, infact most people consider my "An Encyclopedia" when it comes to Biology.
"Hmmm. Okay, anything to stop you from talking". I said
"See, that's why I love you. If only you can just agree to be my....."
"Stop! Please or I'll change my mind" I said.
"Fine. My princess". He said, and just as I was about calling the attention of Mr Ken, I heard a voice behind.
"Hey Josh! Do you have any problem?" It was Cynthia
"No I don't". He said looking away
"Better. Face your test, dirty boy!" Cynthia said.
"Thanks a lot, C. I owe you one". I said
"No don't mention. Oh, buy since you did, I'd like a burger after this test". Cynthia said
"No problems". I said
"Alright. You all have 1 hour to finish this test! There will be no additional minute" Mr Ken said.
"Hey Grace, don't forget our deal" Josh whispered.
"Oh, please" I said looking at the board
"The questions are all easy. I don't know what is so hard in this that you can't answer by yourself". I said looking at Josh.
"Not all of us were born with an encyclopedia inside our heads" He said.
"Books aren't inside the head, you dummy! Follow me lead" I said
"Oh, and I'll need a two burgers from you after this" I said, hoping to give one to Cynthia as promised
"No problem". He said
Barely 30 minutes and I was already done with the test.
"Wow, that was so quick Grace. Now my turn" Josh said.
"Okay, lazy boy. But first, the money for the Burgers".
"Here you go". He said as he reached to his pockets
"Hmmm you know what. Make that three burgers, I'm famished" I said.
"Wait, you said two burgers"
"Well, I've changed my mind. Three burgers, or nothing". I said, knowing he'd surely accept my terms.
"Fine, but I better get a 100 in this test". He said while he reached for his bag to take out the money
"No way, I can't have you equal me in this test". I said
"Fine, fine. Just help me". He said
"Alright. Okay" I said.
"Question One, a symbiotic relationship is one in which both the host and prey gains from one another. For example, a dog and a tick".
"Wait, what is a tick?" Josh asked.
"Just write, okay I don't have the whole time".
"Question two, Fermentation is a process......" Hardly had I finished my sentence, than we heard an announcement from the Deans office.
"What's going on? What happened?" Everyone was murmuring
"Grace, please come forward". Mr Ken said.
"Oh my God! Did he catch me, oh lord please save me". I whispered to myself as I walked towards him
"Oh no! Bring your papers along with you". Mr Ken added.
"No! It's done. He caught me, I can't believe this. What will I tell mum?" I kept muttering.
"Wow, it's seems the questions were quite easy for you. Well done Grace". Mr Ken said.
"Thank you sir, what did I do wrong". I asked feeling so nervous
"Oh no, nothing at all. The Dean has requested you see him in his office. It's nothing I'm sure". Mr Ken said
"Oh, thank God". I exclaimed, feeling relieved.
"Why are you thanking God? Did you do anything wrong?" Mr Ken asked.
"Oh no sir. I'm.... I'm... I'm" I kept muttering
"Grace, the Dean's office! Have you forgotten?" Cynthia said, coming to my rescue once again.
"Yes, thanks C". I said as I winked at her
"You welcome" Mr Ken said, looking like he sensed something was happening.
I immediately ran to the Dean's office before Mr Ken asks me another question.
"Hi Grace, welcome. Please seat". Mr Jack said.
Mr Jack is 5'8 ft tall, muscular and has a lot of beards. I really don't know why he keeps so much beards, it's really hard to ignore.
Most of my classmates said he hides the keys to his Milk store in his beards. That's quite hilarious!
Well, it might be true because Mr Jack is one adult I've seen who loves Milk like his life literally depends on it.
"Sorry to disturb you, I heard you were having a test". He said
"No problem sir, I was already done with the test before you called for me" I said.
"That's my girl!". He praised me.
"Well, we got a news from your dad. I'm so sorry, that I'm the one to break this sad news to you" he said, while removing his glasses
Ever since I've known Mr Jack as the Dean of WESTWOOD College, he rarely takes off his glasses. And if he is to do so, it must be for a very very important reason. I got very anxious.
"What bad news, sir. Did something happen to Willy?" I asked
"Who's Willy?" Mr Jack asked
"He's my dog. He was sick before I left home this semester". I replied
"No, it's not Willy".
"Oh, thank God. So what is it?" I asked
*Well, it's your Mother...... Your father said...."
"What? What happened!" I asked curiously
"Grace, calm down. Why don't you take a glass of water to cool down for a second". Mr Jack said as he offered me the glass of water.
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