The strange atmosphere.
"Baby, hope you are all set for school?
Your dad will be dropping you off at school" I heard mom say.
" That is not necessary right?" I replied softly.
" Babe, it's your first day at your new school, dad needs to accompany you, okay." Mom said.
That was seriously not necessary, i murmured
"Fine"

i quickly said knowing fully well that any further breathing space given to this conversation would only make mom and i start an argument and that i was not ready for.

"Melinda " I heard dad call.
Turning sharply, I replied "Mmm?"
"You ready? Cos, dad is about to take off"
"Sure"
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" Dad, how is my new school?"

I asked certainly not out of curiosity but out of what I really could not explain. I had changed schools so many times and this was the 15th time.

"Hey, Mel, was that from you??" Dad teased.
" Man, can't I just ask about my school, i just feel a bit interested in this new environment, nothing more!" I snapped.
"Whoa, easy girl, don't tell someone is nervous " dad said with a light chuckle.
"Humph!" I said and rolled my eyes.

i guess i was a bit nervous, but why, i was never nervous when it came to me changing of schools, i was aqcuinted to it, but now, i felt weird

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Finally , we arrived at Spring High, o was already at the school and still i could not get rid of this weird feeling, like something was about this place.
We headed for the principal office for the proper fillings.
During our conversation, i got to know the principals name was Mr. Jones.
I let the two adults talk while i wandered deep in my thoughts,

why was i not like other kids, why did i look so different, my facial appearance, my voice, the way i think, why do i feel so different.
I was stubborn and caused alot of trouble but that should not amount to why we are always and constantly on the move, relocating from a place to another, i thought utterly confused.

When the two were done, dad waved me goodbye while i simply sent a thumps up, while Mr. Jones summoned his assistance to show me to my class...
As we walked down the hallway, I could not help but shiver, I sensed a piercing cold and weird sensation as I walked, but why??? I thought and shoved it away, I was trying to keep a positive mind for my first day at Spring High.
The hallway was empty and somehow, i knew that everyone had already settled in their classes.
"Melinda, you may go in, this is your class."
The assistant said as we stood in front of a room with the label class 12.
I hesitated, trying to calm myself before going in but it seemed she had misunderstood my body language as she softly whispered in my ears
" Don't worry, you don't have to panic or be shy, I'll lead you in she said" and i smiled softly trailing behind her.
"Good morning class!"
"Good morning Miss Cho"
the students greeted while rising to their feet.
" You all may have your seats"
She said and turned to the teacher which i just noticed was teaching before we arrived
"Mr. Martin Sorry to interrupt your class "
She said and faced the class while Mr. Martin gave a light nod.
"Class, here is your new student " she said pointing at me
"Hi, i am Melinda Overa, AKA Mel." I said with a warm smile.

I was used this as each school i went to i did a self introduction

Echoes of 'Mel!' 'Melinda!' 'Can i call you linda?' 'Nice to meet you!' 'Hello!' Soon filled the once silent class.
" Silent!! Mel is in the science department and i want you all to be in your best behavior towards her, okay!"
She said and showed me a vacant seat, it was at the middle row and the last at the back.
"Thank you"
She said and walked out of the class.

As I walked over to my seat, I could not help but wonder, why all the gasps and whispers , some looked at me pitifully while some looked at me with amusement, i was wondering, what is up?????

The bell was rung and Fifteen minutes had painstakingly passed by during biology class and since when i stepped into the class, and nothing weird happened like what their stares were saying so i brought out my schedule card, it was mathematics class now.
The class grew noisy as we awaited the teachers arrival, I looked around but the only place I found solace was in a quick nap, so I placed my head on my desk for a quick nap.
BANG!!!!!