"where are we going". I asked quietly. Rolake turned towards me.
"Am taking you to your class".
"It's a science class,am I right?". I nodded my head,making her beam another one of her smiles.
We walked past a few blocks or buildings. Each painted in milk and red. Their roof's also a very shouty red colour.
The school was beautiful to be honest.
The greenery never fading. Although there were a few dirt roads and alot of dust,it was still a sight to watch.
I noticed though,no students were loittering around the school compound.
Was it time for break?. I wonder.
'Seriously isrealla,if It was time for break wouldn't you see people outside'. My subconscious mocked. I ignored her and kept on walking along side Rolake.
She lead us past more red and milk buildings , I noticed plastic signs,shaped rectangularly,with writings on them were placed on top of each door on each block, The junior section, Administration block and so on.
Rolake finally stopped when we arrived at a particular block of classes. They had the same plastic signs with SS3 boldly written. There was ss3A,B,then C.
"A is for arts,B science,C commercial". She explained when she noticed I was staring intently at the writting's engraved on plastic. I nodded absent mindedly.
" Where is everyone?". I blurted before I could stop my self.
Stupid...
She flashed me a grin, exposing her white teeth slightly.
"They are in the dinning hall for breakfast". I gawped at her. Isn't it too late for breakfast?.
" Nine o'clock is the normal time we eat." She paused once we were in front of the door labelled B.
"So some people just eat from their provision's before going out" she shrugged, walking into the class as I trailed behind.
The classroom. Well it was ok. I was actually expecting worse.
The wooden desks were arranged neatly in an assembly-like manner. The floors were cemented but clean,small pot holes scathing them.
School bags were slung on various seats,books also scattered on top of a few desks.
"So this is your class, it's okay right". She spoke breaking me out of my observation session.
" Yeah it's okay, it's actually pretty clean". I said making her laugh slightly.
" Wait till the end of the class,you go see clean". Her slightly high pitched voice spoke again in pidgin.
I sighed as I took it all in. Will I like this new school setting. Everything just seems different. Not that am complaining.
Who am I kidding,am probably about to shit in my panties right now from nerves.i scanned the classroom again.
What if all the seats were occupied?. What if they hate the way I look,talk or act?. Worse ,what if they hate me In general.
Gosh I seriously need to stop over thinking this?.
It's just school right?,right, right.....
Grandma said I should be myself. I should act normal and everything will sail smoothly.
Be myself
My eyes locked on Rolake,she had been staring at me the whole time.
Wait.... Fuck were was I supposed to sit.
I slapped my self mentally for cursing. Good thing I didn't say that out loud. Probably wouldn't want to scare her away.
" Where am I supposed to sit down. Cause I'm not used to your sitting arrangement or school setting at all". I voiced making her chuckled slightly.
She was about to answer when I heard noise. Lots of noise and chattering and faint screams.
Of joy of course..
"Well dinning is over". I took in a sharp intake of breath at her words. Was I ready to meet my new classmates.
Hell no.
"Don't worry about sitting down. I have lots of friends who would love to share a seat with you,both male and female.".
My eyes widened when she mentioned
Male..
She laughed at my shocked expression,patting me on the back.
" Am joking jare, chillax". She laughed again. I forget that she didn't know. Well no one in Nigeria did,except for my parents, my grandparents and my therapist.
I sighed visibly,giving her a nervous smile.
The noise grew louder as students trooped into the class. Some pausing to look at me,others blantantly ignoring my presence.
Why can't they all ignore me please?.
The girls I noticed,had on the same colour of my uniform. Same red skirt and everything. Some shorter,some longer,a few ridiculously long ones and some normal like mine.
Just two inches below the knee.
Boys....well the boys had on red pants or should I say trousers.
I really need to get rid of my American English,which I know will be hard, considering I've been speaking it all my life.
Well some of them looked smartly dressed. While others either had their ties askew or buttons undone.
Typical boys....they are the same everywhere.
I tore my eyes away from them, before they would think I was some kind of freak who just stared at literally anyone.
I would continue my analysis later. That's for sure.
"Anna". Rolake beamed,making me turn my attention to a slightly plump girl with short twist braids and beautiful nails.
I don't know why they caught my attention. But they did and I just had to stare at them. Unconsciously,I hid my hands behind me, to hide my nails which were chopped clean from always chewing them.
"Isrealla this is Anna,Anna this is isrealla my sister". I quickly gazed up at her before she caught me looking at her hands and smiled slightly not knowing what to say.
Should I greet her like I did earlier when I met Rolake or...
" Your sister?, This girl is too fine to be your sister joor,get out". Anna spoke breaking me out of my inner battle. I felt blood rush to my cheeks when I realized she just complimented on my looks.
"Am serious now,isrealla tell her". Rolake's eyes practically begged me to help her out and I obliged.
"She's right am her sister, nice to meet you Anna". Well Anna froze after I spoke. Making me feel more nervous than I was before.
Her mouth hung open,eyes bulging out of their sockets.
"You speak like an oyinbo person". She said voicing her thoughts.
Ohhh, now I know why she kept quiet.
"Wow,it's even better than that rubbish Magdalene always speaks". Now I didn't know whether or not to feel offended.
Who is Magdalene?...
"I swear to God" Rolake exclaimed,her face turning into one of distaste.
Clearly,this Magdalene girl was a sore on their thumb. Maybe some kind of 'queen bee'......
"Anyways,my class is about to start" she announced,pausing to look at Anna.
"Babe, please take care of my sister,make sure to tell the boys to back off and let her feel as comfortable as possible,it's her first time in a Nigerian school,I don't want her to have a bad day please". I was touched by Rolake's care towards me. She really was an angel.
"Don't worry, nobody go near her". Anna reassured in broken English. Making Rolake smile as she pulled me in for her short side hug.
"Thanks". I whispered making her chuckle.
"No qualms,I will come back when it's time for break, that's after two periods".
"Ok" I replied, watching her exit the class.
Not a second later,the teacher walked in.
Dear God....