She accepted that his story was completely correct, and gave me the green light to post their story by saying, "It doesn't matter anymore, it was all in the past, and by the way, I've got enough things to worry about."
I asked, "Can you give me your side of the story? As it would be interesting to read", to which she shook her head by saying, "No, sorry, but I don't think I'll have free time to reminisce about my school memories". I asked, "Can you tell me your busy schedule? I'll try to help you with it." "Thanks for your offer, but as a single mother, I don't think you'll be able to help me. Other than kids, I have to work as I'm the only earner of the house, and this inflation has made it harder to live nowadays." and after a pause she said "Sorry, I didn't want to.... say that much, but I have got so many problems."
I sympathized with her as I knew the problems and was in the kind of same situation myself. After a while, I was out of her house. I thanked her for her time and got on my way to the hospital. I had come to meet Mr. Neville, but I was told by the receptionist of the hospital that he was having surgery at the moment, and I can't meet him today. Lady luck was not with me and all things were going out of my control, but I had to be patient as this was my job. I rested for a while in the waiting room. After that, I went out to go to the hospital, and headed to my house. I went on my laptop, to try to get some projects and got so absorbed in it that when I got up it was already past evening.
I checked my mobile, it had 3 missed calls from Alice. I checked voicemails but there was nothing. I decided to call her, but she didn't pickup. I dropped down on my couch and closed my eyes. I was almost asleep, when I felt my phone vibrating. I heard an excited voice from Alice. "You are asked to come to Richmond High tomorrow. I'll tell you the good news then." and without letting me respond, she ended the call.
The next morning, I headed to Richmond High. I got there early, so I was told to wait in the waiting room. After a while, Alice arrived. "You are here earlier than expected," she said. "Well, somebody gave me curiosity about what would happen today, which resulted in my lack of sleep." I sarcastically said, to which she only responded with a smile. She then sat beside me, and said "I cannot tell you the reason and you'll have to wait for the headmisstress." I nodded my head, and we both waited for the headmisstress. Alice put her head on my shoulder, at which I grinned. After a while, around twenty minutes later, the peon entered the room, and told us that the headmisstress is waiting for us in her room.
We got up and headed there, knocked on her door, and were asked to come in. We entered and were greeted by the headmistress. We shook hands, then I sat down. "I have good news for both of you. First" she turned towards me, "I asked you to come for a reason which I believe will help you a lot. The chairman of our institution was told of your work by me. He has decided to help you financially, and will meet you personally after a while. He's on his way here at the moment probably. As for you Alice, your boss, Mr. Dominic has finally decided to retire, and we have decided that you are worthy enough to be made the new head of your department."
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