NORMAN HIGH SCHOOL

Chapter 3

THE VAN WAGON ESTATE

Hepzibah sighed before entering the huge elegant two storey building.

"Name?,"came a harsh voice and as she turned, there sat a woman beautifully adorned.She was definitely the owner of this house, Hep thought.

"Hepzibah "

"Let me see your qualifications "

After going through them, Lydia looked up at her

" you're on probation for two months, lets see your worth."

"thank you so much ma"

"I didn't say you have the job, i said you're on probation "

"It's a more better reply and i promise to do my best"

"Send your account number and i'll wire your probation fee"

"...?"

"You're work starts tomorrow by 8 am"

"Thank you so much "

"You may leave "

.....

Hepzibah was ecstatic after she got the job. She quickly dashed to the market and got some food stuffs.

The meal was ready in an hour. She arranged her wear, and health equipment after which she dialed a number.

"Hel..."

"Thank you so much Mrs Fiona, I got the job", Hepzibah announced in excitement

"Oh really?. Congratulations. You know i've assigned a lot of people there but they come out with negative results, you're so lucky"

"I got to know about the job because of you. I'm really grateful and i'd like us to have dinner one of these days, my treat"

"That's not necessary"

"Of course it is. I'd text you the address later "

"I gotta go now, have a patient to attend to "

"Alright then"

Call disconnects.

....

Lydia hands almost got bruised from continuous knocking.

After what seemed like eternity he opened the door.

"We need to talk"She spat out"

"About?"

"Your Studies of course "

"Why do you suddenly care about that?"

"We aren't having this conversation here. Come to the living room". She ordered

Spare me some more minute". He closed the door.

Lydia sat on the couch,swinging her crossed legs and staring at the glass of Champagne in her right hand.

She dropped the glass and stood up immediately her son stepped his feet into the living room.

"Is this how mannerless you can be?"

"I hate noise mum and you know it"

Lydia clicked her tongue.

"I didn't raise an animal!"she barked

"What's this show?, i thought you had something better to discuss "

A grin escaped Lydia's face.

"Sit!"

Cassian moved towards his love couch and made himself comfortable.

"I'm really concerned about you.You need to go back to school "

"I'm not complaining"

"Cassian I've had enough of your drama so please don't let me get your father involved "

" you'd do no such thing except you hate him that much, wanting his blood pressure rise"

" You have no excuse now because he has a nurse "

Cassian scoffs

"A friend of yours?"

"Total stranger "

"Mum i don't want to go to school "

"Cassian, without finishing school, you'll make life harder for yourself."

"I'd think about it"

"It shouldn't take long, i expect an answer soon"

"But can i ask u something?"

" I'm all ears"

"Why do u care all of a sudden?"

"I'm your mother Cassian and it hurts me to see you in this condition "

"What condition?"

"Obviously its because of me you dropped out of school "

"Huh. Look mum, i don't know what you are talking about okay?. I think we're done having this conversation"

"No we're not done. I knew because when Kellianna left you decided to come back and school in the country which you haven't "

"Cousin Kelly only came to see dad and perhaps have some space before her wedding. I came back because i missed dad and seeing his condition i lost all hope of going back to school "

"Because you thought i was incapable of talking care of him?"

"No. Because i didn't trust you"

"Don't blame me!"Lydia snapped

"You are my worst nightmare!,"Cassian retorted and stood up in a rage

"I beg ur pardon?"Lyd snapped

"You could rot in jail if yo..."

"It wasn't my intent to hurt you, I'm sorry "

"No you're not. You're frightened because i know your secret. Mum"

With those last words, he stomped away

...

BACK HOME

"I got the job Cams", Hep announced while removing her coat

"Really?"

"Yah. But the employer is kind of arrogant "

"To deal with witches is another form of blessing in disguise. Trust me"

"She's not a witch Cam... Besides how was school?"

"It was good. I got to know more about the school."

"Any trouble ?"

"Why am i even talking to you?, we're not in talking terms since you took me away from my dad, so don't try to cajole me again "

Hepzibah frowns.

"It's a mother and daughter talk so don't bring your dad into our conversation"

"Seriously you scare me. What did dad ever do to you that made you pile up hatred anytime you hear his name, i'm curious", she folded her arms.

"I can see you're not hungry, but i made a delicious dish and you should try it to calm your nerves". Hep marched to her room.

Camille let out a frustrating sigh. She got hold of her diary pad and biro, scribbled a few notes before closing it.

Thirty minutes later she was in her house wear, playing a game on her phone while lying on her bed.

"Camille!"Hep barked from the living room

She jolted from the bed, struggled to wear her flip flops properly before running out.

"Coming"

Hep stood at akimbo standing beside the dining table.

"What's this mess?", she pointed at the uncovered meal and glass of juice which was uncovered as well.

"Oooh...my bad, I totally forgot to cover it"

"You're taking this your dad absence too personal and it's pissing me off"

"What are you saying mum?, it was a mistake not on purpose"

"I know you don't like me so much but be careful of who you place as your priority in this life, not everyone seems nice".

Hepzibah Slumped away.

...𝔴𝔥𝔞𝔱 𝔡𝔬𝔢𝔰 𝔰𝔥𝔢 𝔪𝔢𝔞𝔫 𝔟𝔶 𝔱𝔥𝔞𝔱?...camille thought endlessly.