A thing about life

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Everything around was a blur ,my mind had tuned everything and everyone out .

I thought school was my escape route but I guess I was wrong today felt different no where to hide can't forfeit school either . I can't seem to even bring myself to pay attention in class . Definitely damned! Excuse you girl! Bring your mind here . I turned to find my science teacher staring at me like I just sprouted a second head . Are you with us? Yes please. I answered politely thankfully he didn't ask for the last words he had uttered. He resumed his lessons on electromagnetic force . Gotta wrap my mind around this. Lessons after lessons, breaks in between and it was finally time to head home not like home sounded like the right words to use maybe it did at first but not anymore after he... no not today it's best buried deep down somewhere in my heart or head. I pushed myself through the crowd around the wooden door not that they heard my several cries of excuse me .

Ouch! I cried out as I came face to face with my assailant. My head had crush directly into her rock hard head . Never mind I got to get going. A little sorry wouldn't hurt. I heard her as I turned to leave . Em sorry. I apologized quickly trying to get on the road soon ,I don't need to see any of my siblings not now. Wait why the rush? she called out following me as I made my way through the corridor. Can't recall knowing her , maybe she is my classmate not that I can recall everyone in my class only the few I exchange the usual hello and good morning. Maybe she is new . I stopped the moment I got to the park . Why are you following me? Do I know you or something, wait you must be new and lost so where do you need directions to .

I'm Alena and technically I'm no longer new since it's been a month since I transferred to this school and I'm surprised you don't remember me but never mind. She is definitely a talker . Sorry I don't remember you Alena but you know with exams coming up and everything one can not spare time to know every fresh student. I understand. Anyways I'm ...

Coral. she says before I can even provide my name . Oh nice glad you already know mine . Can we be friends? she popped out all of a sudden. That's not how friendship works Alena. Yeah , that's why I want to get to know you . I mean out of a class of 24 ,you are the only person who barely associate with me not that I won't every class member fawning over me . Am I making sense. Hey chill Alena , I get it . Sure let's give this a try . She smiled displaying her pearly white teeth with two cute dimples she falls between thin and fleshy. Let's say I got more flesh than her but who cares anyways . She is the very definition of sunshine and bubbles.

Where do you stay by the way? You wouldn't want to know Alena. Try me . That's was the beginning of something unexpected. Who knows, maybe I'll feel at peace once again.

I smiled to myself as she draped her hand around my neck. It came naturally to her like we have known each other for decades when it had actually not been that long.

Alena's Pov:

Someone looks happy today . Mom said as she placed the last set of meal on the table taking her seat by my elder sister Nash. Lena is always happy mom.

My baby bro adds his voice. Not that he is a baby. Technically, I'm only a year older than him. You might be wondering about our father, since we might seem like a happy family. Well, dad left the moment David was born . Don't feel pity for us. Mom always tells us to trust the will of God. Yeah, my family is very religious. What's got you so hooked sis? Something interesting happened in your new school you want to share. Dave continues with his questions.The thing is I decided to enroll in a government school in order for mom to save money, not that my previous school costs that much. But since ma is a tutor there she enjoys some privileges, but there's no such thing as free lunch only two of her kids would get. The last child is excluded from such special treatment.It wasn't a big deal for mom at that time but now it seems it's really going to be a big deal. Nash will be out of Junior High school soon, meaning more money to cater for her next level of education. I can't stand mom suffering alone, so as wise as I am I piqued her interest in public schools by telling her about the benefits of moving me to a public school. My siblings found it weird I would want to go to a government school since they believe private schools are way better than government schools . Well ,they might be right or wrong. Who cares ? What matters is my sister being able to continue her education. Questions later Dave , let's share the grace and dig in after supper. Alena is all yours for the taking. As always, the table is surrounded by love and warmth that only comes from family. Though we might not have it all, at least we have each other and I'm grateful to God for that .