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Kelvin POV
It was the dawn of a new day, new week, new session and as always, I'm the new student at this new school called Dowen Academy. I sure hope it wasn't as boring as it sounds though, most of the school I've had to attend where either too posh or too boring or a horrible combination of both.
I still haven't seen any school that beats the school I went to in Port Harcourt, Emmy Norberton International school, one of the best schools I've ever attended. It's got literally everything, from an ice creams vending machine, to talented shows, you name it. I really enjoyed my stay there even though I knew it was just for a year.
I didn't want to leave that school but I had no choice. My dad had another acting project here in Lagos so technically my hands were tied. Besides he couldn't leave me to school there all by myself it really sucks though, I guess he is just looking out for me.
Another reason why we moved was because he wanted to spend this whole year with his long lost best friend Emmanuel Adetokunbo, right beside him and that is why we live next door to him. I rolled my eyes at my dads cheesiness before attending to my hair. I was going to leave a wet mess but I decide to style it instead to Curls + Temple Fade and it really brought out my looks.
Once I was done, I wore my newly acquired Chunky sneakers , before slinging my already packed bag on one shoulder. After checking myself out in the full length mirror in my room, I headed out. Getting down stairs I meet my brother have a conversation with my dad about the movie they were working on together in the sitting room. I greeted them both before heading to the kitchen to meet mom who was preparing breakfast.
"Morning mom, anything I can help you with. "
"Morning Kel, could you get breakfast to your father and brother? "
"Sure, any thing for my favorite mom."
"Your only mom you mean? "
She chuckled at my statement before pecking my forehead. She passed me a tray of waffles and caramels syrup with two glasses of warm milk to go with it. I smiled at her before heading to the living room to do what I was told. Heading back to the kitchen, mom was already sitting on kitchen counter resting her leg and having a bite from her freshly made waffles, I smiled at her as I joined in.
Emmanuella POV
It was finally Monday morning and I was all dressed in my senior uniform which was grey, blue and black checkers skirt; A white longer sleeves T-shirt with a tie of the same Patten at the center and a Royal blue blazer which had the school's logo. I matches the royal blue blazer with my favorite black knee length booth any grey socks which was slightly above my knees.
Note: This is an image of Emmanuella's school uniform, not Emmanuella her self.
Once i was done, I brushed my naturally long black hair to the back and used a blue Alice band to hold it in place. I carried my back pack and heading down stairs to the kitchen. On getting there, I met my sister Zoey make breakfast which was another first time act and I had to say; I am loving this new Zoey.
"Morning sis, this one you are making breakfast. Hmm are we safe? "
"Ha ha very funny Emma, I... Make... Breakfast all the time, your just never around... when I do"
"Yea sure keep saying it till you believe it. Any way where mom and dad. "
"Living room"
I left her in the kitchen to go and greet my parents, and immediately I got there mom snapped at me for greeting Zoey first.
"iwo omo yi o leko se o ti kiwa laaro yi"
Translation: You this child, you have no manners. have you greeted us this morning "
"emabinu ekaaro maami ekaaro baami"
Translation: Don't be upset ma, good morning mummy, good morning daddy
I quickly apologized and knelt down to greet her and my father the proper way before they turn it into a subject of conversation. It wasn't like they didn't speak English, they just prefer talking to us in Yoruba most of the time soo we don't forget out roots.
Asides that my parents believed that speaking to your children in your native dialect has a deeper meaning than your everyday English. After she was satisfied I stood up to help Zoey with the breakfast. And once they were ready we all went to the dinning area have breakfast which was pancakes with chocolate syrup and hotdogs. 15 mins later, my eldest sister Addie was driving. She dropped Zoey off at her bus stop before she took Kelvin and I to our school.
8:30am
Kelvin POV
We were now in school premises attending assembly, and while the principal was addressing us I was busy admiring the school and I have to say, the school was huge. The senior block had its one separate building and so did the junior block.
I was really amazed as I noticed a basketball court, a long tennis courts and a swimming pool at the far end of the school. I made a mental note to play some basket ball once I got settled in. The assembly ended shortly and In other not to get lost, I made sure to follow Emmanuella closely. As we ascended the stairs and got to the second floor, her loud excited voice caught me of guard as my hands instantly went up to my ears cringing from the impact.
"Lydia!!! Mercy!!!!"
" Aiiiii emmaaa!!!!!! "
"It is soo good to see you girls again, chia I've over missed you oo"
"Girlll!! me too how was the holidays "
"Tremendous your? "
"My dad finally came home from south Asia, got me lots and lots of goodies... I honestly missed him so much. "
"Yea we are so happy for him. My dad got a new job. Okay! Okay!! okay!!! I was gonna surprise you but It can't wait. My dad, is the new CEO of Chevron.
"Ahhhhh!!! "
They all squealed again causing me cringe and block my ears as a result. I was going to clear my throat to let Emma know I'm still here but one of her friends whom she was talking too finally noticed me and said.
"Hey, don't look now, but some really cute guy is standing like two centimeters away from you. "
I folded my arms and raised my eyebrow in a questioning way and this only caused her to giggle at me. Emmanuella cautioned them before turning around to back them and face me so she could introduce them to me.
"The quiet one on my left here is Mercy, and the one the right who couldn't stop flirting for the life of here is Lydia. Girls this is Kelvin, He is new here. "
Mercy gave a small smile and wave, for someone who was extremely chatty few mins ago she seems pretty shy; I smiled back at her before responding.
"Hello ladies; pleased to make your acquittance"
"Oh gaa oo he is such a gentleman, where did you find him from? let's go and look for my own too. "
I giggled at her response to my Greeting, but Emmanuella glared at me which made me turn my giggling to a fit of shorts coughs to clear me throat.
"Lydia calm down na haba, he just got here and you are already showing yourself. It is even good self you both are Art students so, you'll have a lot of bonding time. "
With that she and Mercy left me at the mercy of Lydia who was currently looking at me like I was some magnificent delicacy she just couldn't get her eyes off. I gulped inaudibly saying a few prayers before she entwined our hands and dragged me away from the corridor towards one of the classes.
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Well that marks the end of chapter 2. I am really trying my hardest to bring out the Nigerian teen fiction you guys are all looking forward too, Any way I hope this is a good start. Pls pls and pls let's all endeavor to
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