Immediately I was told that the fees was $50,000 per term, I just left because I knew there was no way I would be attending that school. I even hardly eat three-square meals daily talkless of paying $50,000 for just a term.
As soon as I got home, I just went to bed because I was tired of the life I was living. It got to a point I decided to take my life but I stopped myself because i had brothers and sisters to cater for. My father died at an early age which made us loose hope totally. The only thing we lived with while he was still alive was his $1000 salary per month. But now that he is gone, we could hardly fend for ourselves. The money my mom earned wasn't enough to feed two of us not to talk of six of us.
I decided to enroll myself into a government owned school where tuition fees are less expensive. My elder brother, Wilson already dropped out because we could not afford to pay for his college fees. Life was not just worth living. I was determined to make my family proud and bring them out of this situation.
On my first day attending Bishop Anthony's public school, I was walking as usual to school and a car sped pass me splashing dirty water on me. The water really stained my uniforms and I was annoyed.
"Useless man" was the only thing I altered.
I had no choice but to go to school with that cloth. I was very embarrassed because the students were all staring at me whispering all sorts of rubbish.
"Why is she so dirty"
"Is that how poor she and her family is that they can't even buy ordinary soap"
"We don't roll with dirty people"
I could hear some of them talking nonsense but I just continued walking not minding them.
I couldn't help but just stare at the broken lockers, tables and chairs. I had no choice but to use them because it was what I could offer.
I was on my way to the dining to spend my last $50 on something to eat. This is not a rich man's school so I can still see something that is not expensive to buy.
On my way, I saw some girls who looked like maniacs. They didn't look like they wanted to make friends. Their skirts were all mini. I continued walking and suddenly, I was called upon by the girls. I shrugged at first but the shout from one of the girls startled me.
"Hey you, didn't you see us standing near the way, or are you blind?" One of the girls asked me.
" Alisha let her be, maybe she haven't hear from the other students that no one must pass here to the cafeteria" Another girl spoke supportingly.
I looked around and realized that none of the students were in this arena of the school. I didn't even know what to say.
Before I knew it, I was dragged by one of the girls.
"Hey, leave me alone, I don't have any business with you guys" I said still scared
"You really got nerves Uhhn?" One of them who I presume would be their leader told me.
"Hey Alice, leave her alone, she's a fresher and have not gotten information. " a guy I didn't even know helped me beg Alice.
"You better be happy he came to your rescue, or else..." Alice said and went off with her minions.
I stood up and dusted my body.
"Uh, thanks for saving me from them" I said to the guy who helped me.
"Am Alexia, what about you?" I asked him curiously.
I brought out my hands to give him a handshake but he just stared at me.
"I advise you to ask some people about Alice and her minions"
After he said this, he left leaving at dumbfounded.
That was rude. I didn't expect students in this school to be as rude as this. "So her name was Alice. I thought people who are named Alice are always kind-hearted, maybe I met the wrong Alice" I giggled and continued my journey to the cafeteria.
As if today won't get worse, The Physics teacher called me out to introduce myself.
"Hey everyone, Am Alexia" I said shyly. The next thing I heard was laughter coming from the class. Yes I know,they we're all laughing at my dirty uniform. They were not even as neat as I was before the foolish driver splashed water at me.
"Silence you all, you guys are all laughing, maybe you all should go to the toilet mirrors and check how dirty your uniforms are" The guy who saved me back then shouted at the whole class.
I just shrugged and went back to my seat.
After class, I wanted to at least thank him for defending me but he was nowhere to be found.
Later, I found him by the bleachers.
"I, uh, I just wanted to say thank you for helping me" I said in a low tone.
He glared at me, stood up from where he was seating and walked away leaving me there.
I was very annoyed that I decided not to approach him again.
ABOUT THE CHARACTERS IN THIS CHAPTER
Alexia Kelvin: A 19 year old who came from a Poor family background. She and her mother took up the responsibility of taking care of the family after her father died.
Alice Wonderland: A 20 year old, who was still struggling to pass High School level. According to her records, she repeated so many classes. She was considered as the oldest in the class.
Wilson Kelvin: A 23 year old. He was Alexia's brother who dropped out from school.
Principal Martin's: He was the principal of Bishop Anthony's Public school.
Sylvester Martins: Although, his name was not stated in this chapter, but he is a 18 year old also the son of The principal. He helped In defending Alexia in this chapter although he is not acknowledging the fact that he helped her.
Alisha Carpour: A 18 year old Indian who was a part of Alice's Minion.
Next chapter would the The billionaire POV.