A New Chance
980 Words
"We should get going, Ava should be done with their practical in the chemistry lab". Ruby said and Erika nodded getting up.
"Dad is travelling out to Dubai this weekend for business". Erika said.
"That would be nice".
" I bet", Erika replied.
They walked out of the lockers room and to the car park where Ava was already waiting.
"You girls took so long, I was beginning to wonder". Ava said.
"You know Ruby and the amount of time she waste in the bathroom". Erika said and chuckled with Ava.
"That's because I always enjoy the water and not everyone is scared of water like you". Ruby retort.
"Oh my bad!" Ava placed her hand on her chest, she was carrying her lab coat on her arm and her backpack was slung on the shoulder.
"I see". Ruby snort and Erika chuckled again.
"Girls! how was the game against Anastasia team?" Ava asked curiously.
"Superb! it's a 5-2 winning". Erika said smiling victoriously.
"That's my girls!" Ava gave Ruby and Erika a high five.
"Can we go home now? Ava you are driving". Ruby said.
"Aye, captain". Ava said with a mocking bow and brought out the car key. She went to the black Audi behind them and open the door.
Ava sat behind the wheel and start the engine.
"Today has been a long day". Ruby sighed as she relaxed into the passenger seat.
"You can say that again". Erika agreed plugging in her earphones.
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Jay cycle home with his bicycle from the supermarket. He was carrying several plastic bags and enjoying the evening breeze. When he reached the house, he came down from his bike.
The house is a big duplex painted brown with a wide porch. Jay got his bike stable against the railings and carried the bags inside, going through the french doors.
Jay was surprised the sitting room was deserted and no sign of the boys. They must be in the gaming room. He found his way to the kitchen and entered to see Farrah cooking.
"Hi Farrah", Jay greeted.
"Hi Jay, you are back", Farrah respond as she looked up at him smiling. She was wearing her favorite apron and her brown bobbed hair was held tightly in a ponytail.
"I have got the groceries for you", Jay told her as he drop the bags down and remove his bicycle helmet. He bent down and open the refrigerator.
"Thanks Jay, that's quick". Farrah told him and wipe her sweaty brows. She was cooking dinner for the family.
Jay smiled at her and began to restock the refrigerator with the groceries. When he was done, Jay got up and get a glass of water to drink.
"I would do the dishes". He said as he drop the empty glass on the kitchen island and turn on the faucet.
"You shouldn't worry, I can manage". Farrah objects.
"Naw, you are already cooking. I can this". Jay said as he got the soap dispenser.
"Farrah finish chopping the vegetables and turn to Jay.
"Jay, there's something I want to tell you". She began carefully.
"What's it, any problem?" Jay asked quietly.
"Naw, it's about you. I mean you will be attending a new school on monday". Farrah told him.
Jay was silent as he continue wiping the plates.
"Are you OK?" Farrah asked concerned.
"Yes, I'm fine. What is the name of this school, I mean the new school?"
"It's Kim Lance Highschool", Farrah replied and place her hand on his shoulder.
"Jason, this is all for your future. it's a new chance to begin a new life".
"Thanks Farrah", Jay said as he placed the dried plates on the rack.
"Everything will be alright", Farrah said firmly.
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Ruby came down the stairs wearing a red halter top and blue jeans short. She was tired after returning form school and her family were in the dinning room for dinner. She went inside the room and sat down.
The dinning room was dimly lit and the curtains drawn but the windows were kept open. Her sisters were also seated and their mother, Jean brought the tray of food and passed the glass bowl of food around the table. Ruby served herself grilled fish, mashed potatoes and side salad. She tried to focus on her food and eat but Jamie, her younger sister was irritating her.
"Jamie, can't you eat properly?" Ruby asked.
"Huh? What is your problem with my eating habits?" Jamie asked. She was twelve with straight flaxen hair and violet eyes.
"Because you are irritating me", Ruby said.
"How is that possible?" Rebby, Ruby second elder sister asked.
"That is it, tell her to stop", Ruby said.
"What do you think everyone is like you?" Jamie asked, daring.
"Maybe that's ..."Damara cut Ruby short.
"Ruby, You don't talk when eating", Damara interfered.
"Oh please, tell Jamie to shut up", Ruby glanced at her eldest sister.
"What has Jamie done again?" Jamie sneered. She was obviously spoilt and pampered being the last child of the family.
"You always find an excuse to argue with Jamie". Rebby interpolated.
"Don't say anything because you are annoying me, Mom! Ruby almost yelled.
"Ruby, stop being a pest", Damara said in reproof.
Ruby bite back a rude retort and glanced at her their mother. Jean was focused on her iPad. She turned back to Jamie and the younger girl smirked. She has succeed!
Ruby was naturally a thick person and wasn't easily provoked but today she has got more than enough of her sister spoilt attitude. Ruby pushed her chair backward and stood up. She has lost her appetite for food.
"Go on, enjoy your dinner", Ruby said now facing Jamie who has a innocent look on her face.
"Ruby! Ruby!" Jean called, looking away from her iPad but to her daughter but her Ruby was already walking away.
"Ruby!"
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