Chapter 2 Registered into SASCON HIGH

"mom !! Ariana called her mom,she was in the restaurant taking orders while her mom was in the kitchen dishing out the foods. "Rian what's wrong??? her mom shouted from the kitchen (Rian is the short form of Ariana). "Mrs Raphael wants to have a word or two with you" she said to her mom who was coming out from the kitchen with a tray of food a costumer ordered for. "ooh,hey there Mrs Raphael" Ariana's mom greeted. Mrs Raphael is a very wealthy woman,kind and sweet, she loves to try out many delicacies and after trying Ariana's mom's delicacy,she couldn't get enough of it she love eating at Ariana's mom restaurant. She's just like a family friend to Ariana and her mom. "I'm fine Mrs" Raphael replied "can I have a word with you ??? she asked Mrs Anna was standing at the age of a table looking curiously at Mrs Raphael while Ariana walked quietly to attend to the other waiting customers. "sure you can" Mrs Anna replied taking the next available seats opposite Mrs Raphael. "Mrs Anna?? Mrs Rafael called holding Mrs Anna's left hand "yes is there anything wrong" Mrs Anna asked not able to contain her curiosity " Promise me you will be open and honest with me" Mrs Rafael said clunging to Mrs Anna's left hand "Okay I promise to be open and honest" Mrs Anna said but not sure about that promise "I've been wanting to discuss this issue with you but don't really know how you feel I don't want you to think I'm a busy body who only have interest in other people's issues " Mrs Raphael said not sure if she should say it or not. "No Mrs Raphael just say what you want to say I won't feel you are a busy body ,it only shows that you are concerned about me " Mrs Anna said reassuring her " okay but don't find it offensive" Mrs Raphael said "No problem,I won't" Mrs Anna replied smiling "okay , Why is Ariana not in school she should be in school with her peers instead of walking in your shop please don't get me wrong I didn't mean she shouldn't work for you but there's time for everything and now is the time for her to be in school which she is not" Mrs Raphael said calmly and softly " Mrs Raphael ?? Mrs Anna called " I want you to know that it's also breaks my heart to see my daughter work day and night just to raise her school fees to attend high school, we are all trying our best and I want the best for my daughter , it's her dream and also my dream to see her attend SASCON HIGH but there isn't enough finances to pay for her fees" Mrs Anna said tearing up already "Oh " Mrs Raphael Muttered "that's bad" she thought to herself "No, don't do this Mrs Anna, please don't cry God will see you through and I'll see what I can do to help" Mrs Anna assured "And thanks for trusting me and also talking to me openly Mrs Raphael said sincerely. " I don't want to be a burden to you Mrs Raphael I'll try raising the money to send Ariana to school you shouldn't bother yourself" Mrs Anna protest "Hell No Mrs Anna you're not a burden or liability to me you are like a friend to me and friends do help friends just like the saying "A friend in need is a friend indeed" so quit saying you're a burden to me " Mrs Raphael said. "thank you so much Mrs Raphael you're a very nice person and I feel as if a Burden I've been lifted off my shoulder the minuit i shared my plight with you, i'm very happy I open up to you" Mrs Anna appreciated "Don't mention, By the way your food taste much more better than the last time I came here" what's the secret Mrs Raphael asked "well there isn't any secret it's just that I'm not the one cooking again that's why it's different from the one you tasted last time you came" Mrs Anna Confessed "Oh wow really" Mrs Raphael asked "yeah sure" Mrs Anna replied "So who is this great chef "Mrs Raphael asked "Oh the chef??? the chef is Ariana , she has been the one cooking all the dishes all this while " Mrs Anna replied "Oh my God I never knew Ariana is a great cook" Mrs Rafael said still amused with what she heard "of course she is,. she learnt from her mother" Mrs Anna bragged "but she's cooks better than her mother, if I'm to choose between she and her mom I will choose her cause food taste better than yours" Mrs Rafael tease "Now I'm jealous" Mrs Anna pouted "Quit doing that, you are too old for that" Mrs Raphael said "Hahaha" Mrs Anna laughed "Alright then I'll be on my way now, I have an appointment with my board of directors take care of yourself and Ariana too and my regards to Ariana and tell her I will reward her for her great cooking skills" Mrs Raphael said grabbing her bag to leave "Okay I will take care of myself and Ariana too and you should also take care of yourself too. -----·····--------------------------------------- "Finally they are here " Peculiar screamed from the sitting room where she've been peeping and waiting for a cousins to arrive. She quickly ran outside to welcome them in. "Gracious Lord, Nicole !!!! your ass is bigger than mine and you've grown taller" she said hugging Nicole while Miquel and Mikel stood there watching the two drama queens. "Hell No peculiar, you shouldn't say that, your ass is still big even bigger than mine have you forgotten it's like a big round center table??? Nicole teased. "Don't be ridiculous " Peculiar said hitting Nicole's arm Playfully with a smile on her face. "Ahem ahem ahem" Miquel and Mikel coughed loudly just for the two drama queens to notice their presence. "Oh the letter M twins" peculiar called in realization. "Oh no Miquel!!! Mikel is taller than you are peculiar said walking up to the twins. "No I am taller than him Miquel defended "Don't deny the fact and stop justifying yourself Mikel is taller than you are" Peculiar argued "You shouldn't say that, it's harsh and it hurts" Miquel said holding his chest in a dramatic way. "Hahaha" they all laughed at miquel facial expression. "BUT like seriously it's not funny ,i'm the eldest twin and I'm taller so you should stop taking sides with Mikel" Miquel continue arguing "But you know I always stand for the truth and I never lie" Peculiar said "Hahahaha, the truth indeed when your name says otherwise " pecuLIAR" which means you're a liar a very pretty liar" Miquel teased and ran inside. "Did he just ..........-- peculiar was saying when her voice trailed and she started running after Miquel "Hahaha hahaha hahaha" Nicole and Mikel kept on laughing hilariously. ---------------------------------------------- "Hey handsome bro you're back we've been waiting for you all day " Miquel rushed to Adriel immediately the burst open revealing Adriel "OMG Adriel , you look charming more charming than the last time we met " Mikel said. They didn't allow Adriel reply them they kept on talking and blabbering trailing behind Adriel . "This night can't be any better" Adriel thought to himself. "your muscles,oh My God, they've grown bigger.............. Miquel and Mikel kept on talking until they got to the door of Adriel's room. Adriel quickly opened the door and then turn around to face his naught, silly and troublesome cousins. "guys thank you for escorting me to my room good night And I'll see your pretty faces tomorrow" Adriel said with a smirk on his face before shutting his door right on the faces of his cousins. "What was that??? Miquel asked and it came out more like a whisper. "Such a rude brat " Mikel said "I heard that Adriel shouted for his room "f*** off dildo " Mikel said and walked back to the room he share with his brother ---------------------------------------------- "Hahaha hahaha" Nicole laughed hilariously at what peculiar was saying. "I also humiliated her , she thinks she's smart but I showed her I'm smarter and thank goodness you are now here and we will deal with her together" Peculiar said with a Victoria smile on her face "Yeah, I can't believe Bethel can do such a thing" Nicole said in disbelief. "sure she can, she's a b**** I hate her I can't believe we were once friends" peculiar said "She doesn't worth our time so let's forget about that b**** and sleep, good night I will occupied next room" Nicole said dragging her bags. "Hell No baby, we are stuck together you aren't leaving, so we are sharing this room " Peculiar said. "Alright if you insist Nicole said giving up not wanting to argue with the troublesome peculiar . ---------------------------------------------- It was Sunday Mrs Anna and Ariana decided to rest at home because the week was really stressful for them. They were having lunch when suddenly the doorbell rang. "Expecting anyone?? Ariana asked her mom looking at her confused. "No I'm not or maybe it's the neighbor " Mrs Anna replied. "Alright then I'll go get the door " Ariana said wiping her lips with a napkin before getting up to check who was at the door. "Mrs Raphael?? she called in Surprise and amazement. "Hey pumpkin , how're you doing "Mrs Raphael asked beaming with smiles,using her left hand to touch Ariana's right cheek while her right hand held her small side bag. "Ariana who is at the door ??? Mrs Anna shouted from the dining table. "Mom it's Mrs Raphael Ariana said ushering Mrs Raphael in "Mrs Rafael ??" Mrs Ariana thought to herself "WOW Mrs Raphael" Mrs Anna called walking to the sitting room. "Miss Anna how's your day going " Mrs Raphael asked. "Very well thank you , please have a seat" Mrs Anna said "Ariana please get something to drink" Mrs Anna told Ariana. "Alright Mom,"' Ariana said before going into the kitchen to get Mrs RaPhael something to drink. "So , to what do I own this visit Mrs Anna asked smiling "Remember I told you that I will reward Ariana for a great cooking skills??? miss Raphael asked dipping her right hand into her small side bag. "ye......s" Mrs Anna reply confusedly drawing the word "YES" "Okay, this the reward Mrs Raphael said stretching out a small brown envelope to Mrs Anna. Ariana's stood beside her mom after serving Mrs Raphael a glass of apple juice . Mrs Anna tried opening the envelope but Mrs Rafael stopped her. "Allow Rian open it herself, besides it's her reward and not yours" Mrs Rafael rebuked Mrs Anna nodded disappointedly and pass the envelope to Ariana "OH My God " Ariana screamed with joy immediately she opened the envelope she couldn't believe what was written on the paper that was inside the envelope. Mrs Raphael smiled in satisfaction as she saw the excitement on Ariana's face. "what's wrong ???? Mrs Anna ask frightened by Ariana's sudden scream "Mom you won't believe this" Ariana said still finding it hard to believe it herself "what's that??? Mrs Anna asked curiously " I've been registered into SASCON HIGH Already I just have to wait for Monday which is tomorrow to start attending classes" Ariana broke the news to her Mom rushing her words. she was very happy and her eyes started tearing up as well. Mrs Anna stood there unable to move she was so shocked to the Bone that she couldn't even blink her eyes. Ariana was really happy and the thought of seeing her crush in SASCON HIGH made her more happy. "Mom this is a dream come true, this is a very big miracle Mrs Raphael thank you so much it means alot to mom and myself '" Ariana said trying to go on her knees to show her appreciation but Mrs Raphael immediately held her up and pulled her into a warm hug. "Mrs Rafael what can I ever do to repay your kindness " Mrs Anna said also in tearing up after regaining herself. "you don't have to do anything Mrs Anna, Ariana here deserves the best Mrs Raphael said to Mrs Anna, and to you Ariana, all you have to do is to go there, show them the stuff you are made of, come out with the best result, make your mom and myself proud and don't let anyone bully you, I'm trusting you to do well and be the best, Ariana don't let anyone intimidate you, you shouldn't mind your background just focus and never give up and don't make me regret ever making this decision". Mrs Rafael said to Ariana who listened attentively. I I'll try my best ma'am, I'll make you proud and make my mom proud as well, you will never regret taking this decision " Ariana said or rather vowed. "You won't regret this, Mrs Rafael you will never regret it " Mrs Anna assured. "Alright then I'll take my leave, your uniform will be sent to you later in the day and you will start attending classes by tomorrow " Mrs Anna said to Ariana before leaving. "Mom I'm really happy finally I'll be going to SASCON HIGH" Ariana said to her mom after Mrs Raphael left the house. "yes dear I'm happy too, and now don't ever make Mrs Rafael regrets taking this decision............................................... Mrs Anna continue advising Ariana. ---------------------------------------------- "just a minute" Nicole shouted "God!!,this girl is so slow,she has taken like forever just to apply little makeup " peculiar kept mumbling to herself while waiting for Nicole in the sitting room. "I'm done" Nicole said climbing down the stairs "finally you decided to come downstairs uhn??? it's school we are going to not a dinner date" peculiar said to Nicole grumpily "Duh, whatever,I just have to look good maybe i might find my Mr right in school today" Nicole replied giggling "ooh yeah, just like Anderson " peculiar chirped in, her once grumpy mood turning to a joyful mood. "and who the hell is Anderson" Nicole asked "he is the new hottie in school, he is in our grade but i don't get to see him always cause he attends the public lectures while i attend the private one " peculiar spilled. And that true. Only Adriel and peculiar attend the private lectures which is also called special lectures and now that Nicole, Miquel and Mikel are here,they will also attend special lectures Actually the school is owned by Adriel's father and those related to Adriel attends private and special lectures. " Ooh my goodness,is he that cute?? Nicole asked "yeah very cute........................ peculiar couldn't stop describing Anderson as they walk straight to their ride which will take them to school. Adriel, Miquel and Mikel already left for school and they went with same car. ---------------------------------------------- "mum how do i look"Ariana ask their mom who was seated on the bed. " you look gorgeous as ever my baby the uniform looks nice on you, I bet the boys in SASCON HIGH will not be able to resist you" her mom teased "mom stop it, you know I'm not going there for boys" Ariana pouted with her cheeks fluttered "Alright baby let me leave you to dress up quickly and come downstairs for breakfast before going okay?? "yes Mom I'll be there in some sec" Ariana said picking up a hair brush to brush her hair. After taking her breakfast her mom gave her extra money, though she's to go with the school bus but her mom still gav e her some money. Everything I've been taking care of, Mrs Raphael even but her a laptop. all she have to do is to take her laptop,her phone a small notepad, a pen and then use the school map to locate her class Ariana ran outside to wait for the school bus, after some minutes of waiting the school bus finally arrived and she got inside and the school bus zoomed off ---------------------------------------------- 🏨SASCON HIGH🏨 Adriel, Miquel, Mikel, Nicole and Peculiar where inside there own special classroom talking laughing and hitting each other playfully lectures has not began yet so they were chattering . Mikel who suddenly look outside the window, saw a pretty girl with shoulder length hair and grey eyes walking to the third floor while staring at her phone. "Wow" he exclaimed and everybody present in the classroom quickly turn towards the window to get a glimpse of what Mikel saw. "wow "everyone chorused including Adriel "I guess she's a newbie " Nicole said "and she's beautiful too" Peculiar added "yeah and I love mingling with pretty girls" Nicole said again "me too and let's make her our friend" Peculiar whispered into Nicole's ear and Nicole giggled too in agreement. "she's really pretty" Miquel complimented "yeah but too bad , we TWIN SWEAR not to have anything to do with any girl until we are done with high school" Mikel chirped in. "Awwwn"Adriel, Nicole and Peculiar chorused and burst into laughter "whatever"Mikel rolled his eyes and walked back to his seat. "Dude Don't do that too much or your eyes will roll to the back of your head" Adriel teased Mikel and they all burst into another round of laughter except Mikel who was starring angrily at Adriel "But she's pretty though"Adriel confessed after the laughing session came to an end "Yeah she will be good for you, you know??? Nicole winked at Adriel "Hell No,I don't know anything"Adriel said in disgust and then another laughing session began. ---------------------------------------------- Ariana located her classroom it wasn't hard for her to locate it though all thanks to her phone and bigger thanks to the map in her phone. She was in grade 5 already, Grade 5 was the final grade in SASCON HIGH. She climbed up the stairs to the third floor meant for seniors ONLY, she reluctantly opened the door and all eyes where on her and then some of them started murmuring. she could clearly hear what they were saying but she didn't give a damn because, she was used to those compliments anyways and she wasn't shy nor does she have stage fright. Ariana's eyes quickly caught what was on the white maker board. "English" was boldly written on the large white maker board, there was a book shelf beside the white maker board too and a pretty blonde hair lady in her early 30s was standing in front of the class talking but she stopped talking when Ariana walked in. Ariana already knew she was the English teacher. "Hello miss how may I help you " the the blonde hair lady asked Ariana "Hi ma'am, I'm new here and according to my map this is supposed to be my class " Ariana said boldly. "oh wow you are the news today Mrs Raphael enrolled right?? the blonde asked "Good Lord!!!! she knows me already" Ariana thought to herself. "Yes ma'am "Ariana replied smiling. "Hmmmm " The teacher nodded her head. "Alright class, we have a new students" the teacher said facing the class again "come on over here " she said referring to Ariana "please introduce yourself" the teacher said to Ariana again. "yes Ma'am" Ariana quickly nodded and spoke up "I'm Ariana Gabriel and I hope we get along very well "Ariana said smiling and the class wowed and clapped their hands for her. "welcome Ariana " some one shouted from the back seats "come sit beside me" another Shouted from the third roll . the students were all admiring Ariana loudly until a girl asked "where you enrolled by your parents?? she was Celine Clifford the school Queen. her father is also a huge shareholder of the school too. Ariana didn't reply her "yeah answer her " Nikki chirped in. Nikki and Tiana are Celine's best friend. Ariana couldn't say a word and suddenly the class became noisy and almost everyone started shouting "answer her!! answer her !!"most of the class shouted. the teacher tried calming the students down but it wasn't fruitful. " WAIT "Ariana shouted and everywhere became silent again, "I was enrolled by a family friend because my mom couldn't afford the money" Ariana said truthfully "Ew, she's a low life '" Celine shouted again "Gross"Nikki and Tiana shouted too. but other students had a sympathetic Look on their faces. "Miss Ariana Gabriel please you can have your seats" the teacher said and resume what she was doing on the board "come over here" a girl said waving at Ariana she was the same girl who shouted "COME SIT BESIDE ME" earlier on and Ariana walked to the exact place the girl was sitting and she sat beside her. "Hi I'm Brittany the girl said "Hi but you already know my name" Ariana replied smiling And the Brittany girl smiled back "yeah"Brittany replied. Ariana Jotted down every necessary things in her notepad and also wrote them in her laptop just in case she lose her notepad. finally the English teacher left the class and the remaining subject teachers came in and thoughts the class before the bell for breakfast rang. "let's eat breakfast together Brittany offered "okay just a sec" Ariana replied arranging her stuff inside her yellow backpack before putting it on her back . Since she doesn't have any friend and everybody was walking in pair she decided to follow Brittany. Brittany tucked on Ariana's arm and they went to the cafeteria together. "can we be friends " Brittany asked Ariana while munching on her food "ump i don't know" Ariana said not sure of what to tell her "common I don't bite, I just want to be your friend because I like you and you are so bold" Brittany said trying to convince Ariana. Ariana was quiet for a while contemplating on what to tell Brittany, she looked at the pleading girl who was pouting and giving her a baby look. "Look Brittany, I'm not ready for any emotional trauma"Ariana finally said after thinking for a while. "what emotional trauma ??? Brittany asked confusedly. "friends are betrayals and I'm not ready for anybody betraying me and I'll have to face emotional trauma " Ariana tried explaining "But I won't betray you please just give me a try I promise you won't regret it " Brittany said "fine " Ariana said giving up already "Friends??? Brittany asked "yeah friends" Ariana agreed "hippie" Brittany screamed in excitement "come on eat up and let me show you around the school " Brittany said giggling. "hold on I'm coming ''Ariana said with mouthful of rice and chicken stew. She wanted to ask about "him" but Brittany dragged her outside the cafeteria. she kept on thinking if her stay in SASCON HIGH will be a pleasant one or not.