Kwame was sitting in the couch reading a book after returning from school. He couldn't wait for his mom to get home, he had a lot to tell her. Later in the day he heard his mom drive in. He rushed out and hugged her.
HELENA:
Did someone make you unhappy in school? Looks like you're catching a fever, do you like the air there?
KWAME:
Relax mom, I'm just excited. I really enjoyed it there.
HELENA:
You made friends??
KWAME:
Yeah I guess.
His name is James, I just like his personality.
HELENA:
Invite him to dinner this weekend.
KWAME:
Alright
Now let's go have dinner, I'm starving. I ate snacks the entire day, their food is somehow mom.
HELENA:
I don't want to laugh at you my lil explorer I'll pack lunch for you tomorrow.
KWAME:
Yeah don't laugh.
Thanks anyways.
The following day, Kwame showed up in school very early. He sat on his desk and pulled out his book to read.
SHANTEL:
The new guy everyone is talking about. I'm Shantel what about you?
( She said stretching her hand to Kwame )
KWAME:
I didn't see you yesterday.
Kwame.
( He said shaking her hands )
SHANTEL:
Kwams
KWAME:
Sweetheart
SHANTEL:
Wait you're deaf?
I said Shantel!
KWAME:
And I said Kwame not Kwams sweetheart.
( Kwame said smiling at her. Shantel smiled back and sat right in front of Kwame. )
Wait don't tell me you sit in front of me.
SHANTEL:
Wait don't tell me you're terrified. Kwams!
( Kwame was about to talk when the class captain Samuel entered )
SAMUEL:
I've really missed you Shantel, why were you absent yesterday. You know it's difficult breathing without you.
SHANTEL:
Seems you left your brain at home Sammy, don't irritate me it's too early.
KWAME:
Guess it's a virus on you to shorten everyone's name.
( He said undertone )
SHANTEL:
Yeah it's a virus Kwams, but for only those I fall in love with at first site.
KWAME:
I.. I.. you.. wait..
SAMUEL:
Chill guy she's just messing with you, let's go and eat breakfast jor.
SHANTEL:
Good idea, I'm starving. Tag along Kwams.
KWAME:
I'd pass, I already had breakfast with my mom before coming to school.
SHANTEL:
Who said eat, just tag along I'll show you around.
Kwame gave in and followed them. Shantel who was talking all through the walk from the class to the school canteen showed Kwame some areas of the school.
KWAME:
She's very chatty.
( kwame said to Samuel when Shantel went to buy her food )
SAMUEL:
Yeah right you'd never know she lost her dad weeks ago.
KWAME:
Wait what?
SAMUEL:
Oh shoot, I shouldn't have told you. Please you didn't hear it from me.
KWAME:
I've got you, seems I have a lot in common with her. I'm liking her you know.
SAMUEL:
I don't know oo, that's James's girlfriend. They are both in love like crazy, they started dating in SHS 1
( Kwame looked at Shantel for a while and went to class )
See this rich guy oo, why did I tell him sef. This my mouth.
( Samuel said holding his mouth )
SHANTEL:
Where is he going to?
SAMUEL:
I don't know, I told him about you and James. He got pissed and left.
SHANTEL:
You did what? Oh this boy arh..
( Shantel said and walked away )
SAMUEL:
What have I done now erh oh!
The first lesson for the day began, it was Madam Rose's class. She was the English teacher. Half way through the lesson and James appeared, this time around he was holding his bag in his right hand.
MADAM ROSE:
Habitual late comer!
Go settle before I decide to punish you.
James rushed to his sit instantly. Shantel passed him a text book and showed him where they had gotten to.
JAMES:
What I'm I going to do without you babe.
SHANTEL:
Absolutely nothing!
( they smiled at each other )
MADAM ROSE:
Quiet!
Use the rest of the period to answer the questions below the passage we just read. Samuel, bring them to my table at the sound of the bell.
SAMUEL:
Alright ma.
( madam rose left )
You heard her, be fast I'm not going to wait for anyone after the bell sounds.
SHANTEL:
Really???
SAMUEL:
Of course in exception of you my Shantel.
JAMES:
This guy, if not that you're her cousin I would've thought you want my babe oo.
The entire class burst out into laughter. Mr Sasu the Science teacher who was walking by the class heard the noise and entered the class angrily. The class became totally silent immediately.
MR SASU:
SHS 2A, why are you disturbing the entire school?
( the class was quite, no one dared to talk )
Why your tongues have been cut off?
KWAME:
Not exactly sir, you entered the class and began to yell. What do you expect?
MR SASU:
And who are you?
KWAME:
I'm Kwame.
MR SASU:
Well fool, you're to weed the school park during lunch break.
KWAME:
Excuse you, did you say weed?
Sorry to burst your bubble but no, I'm not doing that.
( Mr Sasu went closer to him and slapped him )
MR SASU:
Stupid boy, how dare you talk back at me!
JAMES:
That was harsh now, he's new here you shouldn't have.
MR SASU:
Oh shut up!
Now you, are you weeding or not?
He asked looking at Kwame. Kwame took his bag and walked out of the class angrily. About an hour later, Helena showed up in the school with two police officers. Samuel who saw them handcuffing Mr Sasu rushed to the class.
SAMUEL:
Mr Sasu has been arrested!
( he said panting )
JULIET:
Who do you want to deceive?
SAMUEL:
I saw the police man handcuffing him, Mr Sasu was begging like this er. From the look of things guess he touched a wrong kid, I wonder who that is.
Kwame entered the class, he sat on his desk and placed his head on the table with his face facing the ground.
JAMES:
You called your mom to tell her about Mr Sasu?
( Kwame raised his head and looked at James )
KWAME:
I did!
He didn't have to slap me.
JAMES:
I'm sorry but I think you shouldn't have spoken to him like that. He's your teacher.
KWAME:
You're wrong James, being a teacher doesn't give him the right to treat me the way he did.
JAMES:
You know he has been arrested.
KWAME:
And I hope he stays arrested!
JAMES:
What's wrong with you? I thought you were different!
KWAME:
Yeah I am, I am not to be walked on.
JAMES:
Same arrogant, rich kid bullshit!!
KWAME:
Who's side are you on?
JAMES:
I'm not on any one's side, I'm just trying to tell you the truth. We're friends!
KWAME:
I don't understand, when did I agree you can be my friend? What makes you think I'd like to befriend a..
JAMES:
Don't complete your sentence Kwame, please don't say it.
( James left the class looking tearful. Moments later Shantel rushed to the class )
SHANTEL:
Kwame, James told me what you did. Please talk to your mom so they free Mr Sasu please.
KWAME:
What's wrong with you people? This man slapped me!
SHANTEL:
I know you're angry now Kwams, but please forgive him. Mr Sasu is going through a lot now.
KWAME:
What about me then?
You know what keep your answers to yourself!
SHANTEL:
What has come over you? James cautioned me but I thought I could talk to you.
KWAME:
Well clearly you can't! Lemme be.