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Chapter 8 - CHAPTER SEVEN

Mom, Dad I've got something to tell you guys said raynell after the family must have had their super, and was getting ready to go to bed to have their night rest. What's the problem? asked Mrs parker. Actually it's not a problem but a good news said raynell.The mention of good news,drew their attention,and they adjusted themselves getting ready to hear what the good news is. So what's the good news all about? asked Mr parker raynell father.

This morning,we came to school and we were informed that our school would be going for an essay competition,so what is the good news there? asked Mrs parker,thereby interrupting raynell. Mom your cutting me off said raynell. Please am sorry I was just anxious to hear what the good news is all about replied Mrs parker.Would you mind going straight to the good news am feeling sleepy right now said Mr parker. Okay dad, the good news there is that I and smart was chosen by our teacher to be among the candidate for the essay competition against other schools.Wow that's really a great news,so when is the date of the competition,and where is it's venue? asked Mr parker.

We were told by our principal that the competition would be in two weeks time,but they haven't told us where the venue would be raynell replied. So promise me, your mom and even henry that you would make us proud,and make sure you bring the trophy while coming back from the competition said Mr parker. I promise I would make you guys proud,and also bring the trophy home replied raynell. That's my baby,now let's go to bed it's past nine o'clock,and we're already late for bed said Mrs parker. Goodnight mom, goodnight dad said raynell and henry. Goodnight kids have a good night rest and sweet dreams replied Mr and Mrs parker.

Two weeks later,raynell came home shouting. Mom,Dad where are you? shouted raynell running from the garage like one that is been chased by some angry mob or maybe even a dog,she ran out of the car to get to the house without letting the car hault properly.She kept on calling her parents at the tip of her voice as she ran around the compound to see if they would be at the garden,or even the swimming pool,but she never found them at any of those places, then she ran to the entrance door, still shouting this time,her voice can be heard three meters away from their house.

On opening the door,she meet her mom who was rushing out of the house to know what the problem was. What's the problem raynell? where is your brother and the driver,and why are you painting,did something bad happen? her mother kept asking series of questions and at the same time, turning raynell from one position to another to know if she was harmed,she was eager to know what was making her disturb the house with her voice. Mom, there's no problem said raynell,and here is henry and uncle john she pointed at the garage, there's no problem at all.

What's the problem ma?. I saw raynell running,so I said I should know what the problem was and if I could be of help said one of the workers named tory. Well tory their is no problem said Mrs parker. Ok mam let me go back to my duty post said tory. So what made you shout,I can still hear my heartbeat said Mrs parker. Well it's a good news,I was so happy,so I was forced to shout for joy. So what's the good news this time around asked Mrs parker.

Before I let the cat out of the bag,is dad home? asked raynell. Your dad is having a meeting with his workers,so he would be late from work today replied Mrs parker. Then the news have to wait till he gets back said raynell.Ok,since you want to wait till your dad comes back,you guys should come in, have your bath and come have your lunch said Mrs parker. So what are we having for lunch? asked henry. The cook prepared rice and tomato sauce replied Mrs parker. Wow that's one of my favourite said henry.

Raynell where are are you? shouted Mrs parker. Am in my room replied raynell. Please come here your dad is back from work said Mrs parker. Okay am on my way said raynell and she came down to meet her dad. Welcome dad said henry who came out before raynell. How are you? asked Mr parker rubbing his hair. Am fine henry replied. Welcome dad shouted raynell as she ran to hug her father. How are you? asked Mr parker. Am fine replied raynell.

Your mom told me about what happened today,and you would not tell her what the good news was untill am back from work ,so here I am what's the good news then? asked Mr parker. But first of all let's have our seats said henry. Yes that's true I forgot,thanks for reminding us said Mr parker. Remember I once told you guys that I would be going for a competition against other schools on essay writing,and you told me to bring the trophy home said raynell. Yes we remember said Mr and Mrs parker. Well that competition was held today,and guess what said raynell. What? they both asked. I came second and smart third,which means I brought a trophy home said raynell.

Wow that's good, you've always made us proud,and today also was not an exception said Mr parker. But your school would have called us and inform us about it said Mrs parker. Actually they would have,but I told them not to, with the reason that I would love to share the news myself,and I even told henry not to say anything till now replied raynell.

I think this calls for a party said Mr parker. I think it is an understatement,it really should call for a big party said Mrs parker. I think there's no need for the party said raynell. Why do you say so? asked Mrs parker. You just competed against two hundred intelligent students,and beat them all except one,and your are saying we shouldn't celebrate it said Mr parker.

The reason she said we shouldn't celebrate it in a grand way is because the school is taking care of that part,and there they would hand over the trophy to her said henry. But at least we can throw a little party where it would just be your family,friends and neighbours said Mr parker. Would that be okay? asked Mrs parker. Yes it sounds great replied raynell with a broad smile. So let get ready for the party,raynell call your friends and inform them about the party,and also tell them to come with their parents said Mrs parker. I and henry would go invite the neighbours said Mr parker.

Then I would be in the kitchen with sandee the cook said Mrs parker,and the family started the preparation for the party which started at around seven and ended by nine with every one congratulating and giving gift to her. Bye raynell see you in school tomorrow,and congratulation once again said her friends who were about taking their leave,bye she said and waved to them.

THAT'S OVER FOR THIS CHAPTER ,

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