Kantha was such a poor girl that shew grew up in a village whereby houses were clustered deeper in a slum area.She grew up with her parents, studying in a school full of inequity.Her life was a tris of extinction for no one was there to give her attention.But even though all was that on her side,Kantha was a slim beautiful girl that her enchanting eyes and smile would really take a boy's mind on a trip . She was a sixteen year old mummy's girl, impatiently looking forward to dropping books and start business as an independent woman since her parents had no money to push her up to colledge but later on, when Kantha was in her second term of senior Five,she was put up to a hardest test of loosing her only hope,her.Kantha had sorrow, grief, hatred and pain in her heart because her mum's days of life were also being counted on fingertips since she had a disease well known as "breast cancer"and she stopped working seven years earlier.Kantha's father was the only rely at the poor home but he had died in a fatal accident when he was going to his place of work Kantha lost hope of continuing with studies.
Two days later,Kantha and her mum,Mrs.Casandra Mutesi had finished with the burial ceremony.Mrs. Mutesi was sitting in the house and Kantha came by her side and she said,"Mum,where are we going to get the money for my school fees.Dad scarcely left any.We even have nothing to eat yet you have to feed well?"She answered,"Don't worry my daughter,I have been saving some money from the village SACCO so it will give me some money at the end of this month."Kantha also said,"But what shall we eat for the rest of this month.It has just started?"Her mother replied,"Worries should be out of your minds my daughter because your father paid for you school fees for the two remaining terms.You will stay studying for the two terms.You will eat from school."Kantha also asked,"But what of you mum,are you going to stay hungry for the rest of the day?If it's like that,I will have to pack for you some food from school."Mrs.Mutesi delightfully said,"Thanks my dear.It's really good to have a caring daughter like you."Kantha said,"Don't say that,as we speak right now,you are fully my responsibility.We shall take care of each other no matter what situation."Mrs. Mutesi said,"Okay.So it's late,go and prepare for school."Kantha said,"Ok, Mum.Good night."Mrs Mutesi also said,"Good night to you too my daughter."
Very early in the morning,Kantha woke up and prepared for school.As she was taking off for school, she went to her mum's bedroom to check on her.But this time around,her mum wasn't the normal person.Kantha came near her and held her hand.She asked anxiously,"Mum,are you fine.You have a high temperature and you have also stayed in bed for so long.It's now coming to 8:00a.m."Mrs Mutesi answered,"Don't worry,am fine.It's late,go to school."Kantha said,"But mum,I can't leave you in this condition.Something might happen to you."Mrs.Mutesi said,"I 've said go to school Don't be bull headed.As for me,I shall be fine soon."Kantha said,"Have a good day Mum."Mrs.Mutesi answered,"Have a good day too my darling."Kantha then kissed her mum in the face and walked to school.
This time around, everyone was surprised why Kantha would come to school at that time She was always the first person to come to school.As she was standing on the school compound,her friends Katerina and Karites came over and said,"Oh dear,we had what happened to your Dad.We're so sorry that we couldn't pay the last respects for your Dad."Kantha said,"No, It's okay.I'll be fine.So what have you been studying about previously when I wasn't around?"Karites answered,"Ever since you you were absent,we have not been studying.We have been practicing sports for the Grand Finale."Kantha said,"Okay, that's grate."As they were conversing,a student came and told Kantha that she was needed by the school principal.They were all wondering why she was needed and then Kantha said,"Ok let me go right away."Her friends also said,"Good luck."Kantha walked gently to the principal's office and she knocked the door.As soon as she knocked the door, she said,"Excuse me Madam Gabriella ,May I come in?"She answered,"You're already in."Kantha said,"Good morning, Madam Gabriella."Madam Gabriella answered,"Morning Ms.Mutesi.So why are you late for school and why have you been absent for the last two days?"Kantha answered,"I'm so sorry.I had to attend my Dad's burial ceremony."Madam Gabriella said,"Oh!So sorry dear.What happened."Kantha answered,"He died in an accident."Madam Gabriella said,"I think you should be at home with your mum like for a week and get better."Kantha said No, Madam Gabriella.I'm okay and mum is also fine."Madam Gabriella also said,"Oh! okay.That's all.The bell has rung.Go and attend classes."Kantha said,"Thank you Madam Gabriella.Have a grate day."Madam Gabriella answered,"You too."Then Kantha moved out of the office.As soon as she moved out, The principal's phone rung.suprisingly,it was Kantha's mum calling.She immediately picked up the phone call and said,"Hello, Is this Ms Casandra?","No,She 's not the one.This is a doctor from Pearl International Hospital.Ms.Casandra is really in a critical condition.She was picked by the road side by some pedestrians.You should be here right now."Madam Gabriella answered,"Okay, I'm on my way right there."She soon hanged up, caught her bag and ran out of the office looking for where Kantha could be.As soon as she saw her, she called her.Kantha hurriedly walked to where she was and asked her,"What's it Madam?"She answered,"Your mum is in a critical condition.We need to go to the hospital right now."Kantha anxiously said,"What? Which hospital is she?"Madam Gabriella answered,"Pearl International Hospital.Come let's use my car."Kantha answered,"Ok."and they immediately drove to the hospital.As soon as they reached,Kantha jumped out of the car and ran to the reception.She asked for the room where Casandra Mutesi was.The receptionist asked her what her name was and how she was related to Casandra Mutesi.She answered,"I'm Kantha Mutesi,her daughter."The receptionist gave her the room number and she ran to the room along with Madam Gabriella.As soon as she reached the room where her Mum was,tears ran down her spine wondering what had happened to her.She was unconsciously laying on the bed.Kantha came besides her and asked,"What's wrong with you Mum? You insisted to be fine but I saw it earlier that you aren't.It's my fault.I shouldn't have left you home I'm so sorry."Madam Gabriella also said,"No dear it's not your fault.Don't even say that."and she came and hugged her.