Empire High School - Season 1 - Episode 111

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Empire High School - Season 1 - Episode 111

There was a good chance I would never see
him again after today. So let me make the
best memory out of today’s party. He
offered his arm and I slipped my arm
around it as we stepped into the Hall.
Jeffrey went to the Male section while I
settled with the girls.

Mr Joel was making his speech on stage. He
spoke about the History of Empire High
School. He addressed the owner of the
school who was an old woman..probably in
her 70’s. He appreciated our parents for
turning up for the event monetarily.
Mr Joel said nice things about our set. He
admitted that our set was the Best set
since the inception of the school. He wasn’t
flattering us, he mentioned the medals and
Prizes the EHS old students won during
Sports and Academic Competitions. He also
said our results was going to be the best in
the State!

“I’m proud of you all!” He said loudly
beaming at all of us.
Everyone clapped as he stepped down the
stage.

Junior Students came on stage for Cultural
Performance.

Everyone was indeed having a good time in
the mini hall. We all left the Grand Hall
after receiving our prizes. Virtually
everyone on the team received a prize.

I won the overall best students in Ss3. My
Grade was high. Even higher than I had
expected and I got prizes in Literature and
English.

Joseph was the second best student and he
won prizes in Physics and Mathematics.
Elena was the third best student and she
won a prize in Chemistry.

Lawal won a prize in Technical Drawing.
Angella won a prize in Government.
Temi won a prize in Economics.

Jamal won a prize in Geography.
And Adesewa was the Best Student in her
class.

I was aware of passing time, I kept an eye
on my watch while mixing and mingling
with the Junior Students. I took pictures
with them, especially students in Nora and
Cora’s class.

Everytime I spotted Jeffrey, he was
surrounded by Junior Students taking
pictures.

My phone beeped and I glanced down. A
message from my mom.

“Time to leave, I’m waiting in the garage”
My mom was present at the party but my
dad couldn’t make it because he went on a
business trip. I typed on my phone and
sent her a text.

“I’ll be there soon”
Suddenly saying farewell to my friends was
hard and leaving without saying anything
to Jeffrey was more than I could handle.
I hadn’t been kidding when I said I wasn’t a fan of goodbyes! But I needed to atleast
tell Elena that I was leaving!

So I crossed the room to where Elena stood
chatting with some Junior Students. I gave
them an apologetic smile and drew Elena
aside.

“You’re leaving already?” she asked
“Yes, I’m heading out” I replied
Elena shook her head in protest
“Can’t you stay a little longer?”
“No, my mom is waiting in the garage”
“Okay but aleast talk to Jeffrey”
“I can’t..Say me well to him after party”
She bit her lower lip
“You and I will definitely have a long chat
when you get to UK”
Elena gave me a fierce hug
“Okay” I mumbled
“Thanks you so much for everything. I’m
glad you were able to touch our lives. And
you changed some certain things about us.
You are indeed an Angel who God sent to
EHS to make things right. I hope to see you
again” Elena said
“Same here”
“I’m really going to miss you. And Katie, I
love you”
“Love you too Elena” I said
Elena took a step back, blinking hastily
against the tears that threatened to streak
her makeup.

I glanced around the large room, Jeffrey
stood among the other boys, one hand on
Jamal’s shoulder as they all laughed at
something one of them had said.
“Be happy okay?” Elena mumbled
“I will..I am”
After squeezing my hand, I turned towards
the door. And I glanced over my shoulder
for the last time before leaving.
I motioned towards an empty class to clear
my head and relax a little before getting to
the garage where my mom was waiting.