CHAPTER SEVEN

Two months later

We've started our WAEC exams. For that reason, I have been studying hard for it. It's so stressful that I haven't heard from Aisha for the past weeks but I guess she is also reading for exams.

I only have two papers left before  I will be through with waec. I didn't pay for NECO exams because baba didn't have much money with him. He only gave me money for the Waec exams. I pray I will make my papers if not, I'll have to resit.

We had accounting today and the paper was oK( alhamdulillah).

I greeted mama when I entered the house, baba went to the market.

" How was the paper? " mama asked.

" it was ok" I replied.

" I cooked your favorite, go freshen up and have your lunch" mama said with a smile on her lovely face.

" wow! mama, I love you so much. Let me quickly freshen up first " I said happily. I love moi-moi so much, it's my number one best food.

I later came out of the bathroom a few minutes later. I ate my meal and by the way, it was so delicious. Mama can cook, sometimes I'm even jealous of her. Her cooking is always the best.

***

Today is Wednesday which means I will be writing my last paper. I'm so happy.

" Mama today is my last paper, I'm so happy," I said while rejoicing.

" you have said it more than ten times, my daughter. I can see you are so happy." mama said with a smile.

" Very happy"

My paper starts around 10:30 am and we students are to be at the venue 30min before exams start. I quickly wore my school uniform and took my calculator and other exam materials. I hugged Mama before living the house.

On my way to school, I met Faisal on the way. I haven't seen much of him since our last encounter.

" How have you been, Ameera?" he asked

" I'm doing good " I answered hurriedly

" I heard you are writing your last paper today, I hope you studied well for it" he smiled

"yeah, I studied hard" I replied

I need to be fast, the exam will soon start and how will I tell Faisal without him taking it wrongly.

" I know you're in hurry for the exams so I will see you in the evening outside your house. Do you permit me to come" he asked.

" yes, of course, you're free to come" I nodded. He was happy with my answer.

" Thank you so much, Ameera. It means a lot to me and good luck with the exam," he replied happily and retreat.

I quickly hurry to the exam hall to write my final paper. At last.

A few minutes later

The paper was OK, Thank God. We the passing out students rejoiced because we were so happy. It was not easy.

I later went home after the celebration. Mama and baba were so happy for me. My two Yaya bought me a present and guess what? it was a sky blue dress. It is so pretty and I love it.

I plan on calling Aisha today. I haven't seen or spoken to her throughout these past few weeks. I miss her so much.

I went inside my room to retrieve my phone. Aisha picks up on the second ring.

" Hello, how are you, Aisha? and how were your exams?. We haven't met up for a while now and you didn't even call me." I ranted out.

" OK calm down tiger. I was preoccupied with the exam, I didn't even have time for myself. That reminds me, I want to tell you something very important " she said. I hope it's not something bad.

" what is it about? is it about Bashir?" I asked.

" No it's not about him, it's something else Ameera. It is very important and I need you. Will you come to my place in the evening " she replied with a cracked voice. I think she is crying. What could be wrong?

" Yeah, I will be there around 6:00 pm," I said

" OK, Thank you so much ameera," said Aisha.

I hope it's not something serious.