WASSCE had begun and Ellen saw Henry only when he came to study in the NSMQ room. She admitted she missed his company, but this was not the time to be thinking this way. As they studied for the WASSCE, she armed herself for the upcoming quiz with the rest of the team. The examination period lapsed with less drama from Esther, as Amanda didn't want trouble with Henry. The seniors begun leaving, and soon it was left with only the quiz team on campus, with the juniors. "Congratulations on completing school." Ellen said, as she popped a champagne nobody saw her holding. The room went loud with cheers when she brought out a cup for Henry, while the rest had to go to her friends for their cups. The girls planned a surprise party for the seniors, since they couldn't go home because of the quiz. They bought two bottles of champagne, and a cake. "Wow, I can't believe this. Thank you." Henry said, and drew her in for a tight hug, Ellen feeling very satisfied with herself. She had not told Henry about her financial status up to now, and coincidentally, he never saw the car or the people who came for her visiting, during visiting periods, since he had visitors of his own. "Awn you girls, this is so sweet of you. I'm totally surprised." Clara spoke, ruining Henry's moment with Ellen. He glared at her, but she smirked. That was her aim. "I know you would rather be home celebrating your completion with luxury, so I thought of having a small celebration for you. All of you I mean." Ellen said with a blush. "Actually, there's nowhere I'd rather be at this moment, than with you. You, are my biggest luxury." Henry replied, feeding her cake, and earning admiring looks and teasing noise from everyone present. He had to hold Ellen study, as she almost fell, out of embarrassment when he pecked her cheek. Everyone went wild and she buried her head in his chest, the sound of his laughter vibrating in his chest. "He's right you know; we would be leaving after the contest, and these moments have to be cherished." Clara said, emotionally and Eric hugged her, pecking her forehead. It was no secret to Henry that Eric had a huge crush on Clara. He never dated anyone after form one because of this. Clara liked playing hard to get, but Henry knew his friend well enough to know she liked Eric too. Those two prefects were made for each other and had his full support. All that was left was for them to admit it to each other. They had fun eating and drinking, their mind shifting off the pressure of the contest for a while.
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The contest was wild and challenging but alas, Henry and Ellen worked their way to the top with Achimota Senior High School emerging victorious at the end of the contest. The auditorium was bursting with roars of cheers and joyful noise as they took the trophy and the checks. Everyone was proud of them. Since it was getting to vacation time, Ellen spent a few weeks in school to write her exam and go home after school closed for the term. It was the middle of July, and her birthday was only two weeks away. This would be the first time she was going into a new house since her parents remarried, and she was excited about it. "You better give us directions to your house when you get there. I want to see where Dr. Aaron lives." Kelly demanded and shrieked, making the girls laugh. "About that, are you ever going to tell Henry you are his daughter? Sooner or later, he'll find out. Both your dads are doctors, definitely, they know each other and might talk about it." Abby chimed in. "I will tell him, soon. Maybe when I invite him for my birthday." Ellen said and hugged them when a Mercedes pulled in front of them. She knew it was her ride because Christian stepped out to meet her. "Wow who is that?" Kelly asked in a low tone. "Hii. Chris these are my friends, Abigail, and Kelly. Ladies, this is Christian, my doctor friend." Ellen introduced after sharing a hug. "Henry would not be pleased about his competition." Kelly said through clenched teeth and Abby laughed, taking the extended hand of Chris in a shake. "Nice to meet you ladies, I've heard a lot about you two." He said with a smile. "Likewise." Kelly replied with a smile as well. They left after bidding farewell and their rides came in as well.