Must Read: The New Girl

6 years ago

Must Read: The New Girl

I’ve decided to give to give my main characters surnames. So from now on, they will known as…

Daniel – Daniel Macaulay

Susan – Susan Williams

Edwin – Edwin James

Clement – Clement Johnson

Felix – Felix Benjamin

Hannah – Hannah Smith

All changes have been made and No, it will not affect the storyline or any of the sort.

The journey back home for Susan was clouded with thoughts on what transpired between her and Kelvin.

* Flashback *

Susan: I don’t know what to say.

Kelvin: Just say anything.

Susan: I… I… I

Kelvin: Just say whatever your heart tells you (rubbing his palm against hers)

Susan: I… I will think about it.

Kelvin: You will think about it?

Susan: Yeah. I mean, this is too sudden for me. I need to be sure before I make any decisions.

Kelvin: Alright, no problem. I will give you time and space to think about it well but I want you to know one thing.

Susan: What is it?

Kelvin: That whatever decision you make, I will always be there for you and stand by you no matter what.

Susan: Aww, that’s so sweet of you, thanks.

Kelvin: No problem sweetheart. Can I walk you to your hostel?

Susan: Sure why not? I could really use some company now that Cleo left (smiles).

* Flashback end *

She was a bit of a dilemma as she knew she liked him but wasn’t sure she was ready for a relationship yet. She hadn’t settled down fully into her new school environment. But on the other hand, it would be nice if she got into a relationship as she had never been in one before and which other person to be in a relationship with than Kelvin as he possessed all the qualities a good guy would have. He was handsome, nice, funny amongst a few. These two different thoughts bugged Susan’s mind as she wasn’t sure which she should choose.

As the bus got closely to her house, she quickly packed her luggage together and waited till it came to a full halt in front of her house where her mother and younger sister, Theresa, were eagerly waiting for her arrival. As she got down from the bus with her luggage, Mrs. Williams and Theresa ran excitedly to where she stood.

Theresa: Hey! Sis. Welcome back home (grabbing Susan’s luggage).

Susan: Thanks sis. Good afternoon Mum (kneeling before her mother).

Mrs. Williams: Welcome my daughter. How was your trip?

Susan: It was fine. What about Dad?

Mrs. Williams: He’s fine. He went to Mr. Stanley’s house to borrow some money.

Susan: Borrow money? But why?

Mrs. Williams: Don’t worry about that, I will explain everything for you later but now, let’s go into the house. I know you must be tired from your journey.

Susan: Okay Mum.

* In the living room *

Mrs. Williams: Sit down.

Susan: Thanks mum. Hmm this place hasn’t changed a bit since I left.

Mrs. Williams: Well, there isn’t any reason to do so and even though there is, there’s no money.

Susan: Oh yeah right (smiling sheepishly).

Theresa: (Coming out of Susan’s room) I have taken your bag to your room Suzy and I have already cleaned up your room; It’s now sparkling clean (grinning).

Susan: Aww, thanks Tessa. You are such a darling (smiling).

Theresa: You’re welcome (smiling).

Susan: So Mum, is there any food in the kitchen? I’m starving.

Mrs. Williams: Unfortunately there isn’t. That was why your father went to borrow money. So that we can buy garri and use it to make eba (a Nigerian food) for supper.

Susan: Oh, if that’s the case, I have…

* Mr. Williams walks in *

Mrs. Williams: Welcome back honey.

Susan & Theresa: Welcome Dad.

Mr. Williams: Oh my daughter is here. How are you my and how’s school?

Susan: I’m fine Dad and school is fine also (smiling).

Mr. Williams: I hope you are concentrating on your studies?

Susan: Yes I am.

Mr. Williams: Good, that’s my girl (smiling).

Mrs. Williams: So honey, what did Mr. Stanley say? Did he lend you the money?

Mr. Williams: Well, after much pleading, he agreed to give me N5000 (five thousand Naira) with a promise to pay him back with an interest of N8000 (eight thousand Naira) before the end of the month.

Mrs. Williams: What!? N8000?

Susan: But Dad, where are you gonna get N8000 to pay him back?

Mr. Williams: That’s the least of my problem now. All I want now is for us to have food to eat and this money is enough to feed us for two weeks.

Susan: Okay. Dad, the money you gave me when I was going to college is still intact. Well, not all of it but a huge chunk of it is. I’ve been saving it for a rainy day but I can see we need it more than I do. So, why don’t you return the money and let’s use mine instead?