I want to use this medium to say I am sorry to a long lost friend. It was on a fateful Friday morning, in 2002. I was in Grade Nine. Otherwise known as Junior Secondary School, 3 (J.S.S3) here in Nigeria. I had this friend, who was very dull. The whole school knew her to be THE DULLARD! That morning the Integrated Science teacher came in, and during his class he put a question to the class. He said, 'class, what do animals breathe in and breathe out? A very simple question indeed. The entire members of the class raised their hands high to answer the question. the dull girl, didn't want to be left out and so she decided to put up her hand even though she didn't have an iota of idea what the teacher asked. I guess she wanted to join the league of those who could confidently raise their hands in attempt of a teacher's question. She desperately wanted to get a 'feel' of what it meant to be a 'scholar'. Being the naughty boy that I was, I capitalized on this. Granted I was a 'scholar' in my own right, so she had confidence in me and asked me what the answer was. I told her to say that 'WE BREATHE IN CARBOHYDRATE AND BREATHE OUT PROTEIN. A very evil and wicked thing to do. An act I still regret to this day. She started shouting at the top of her voice, with the newly bestowed confidence of one who has the answer to all questions the teacher could possibly ask. The teacher was taken aback for a while. Miss Joy, has never signified interest before in answering any question. So he pointed at her for the answer and she confidently repeated the stupid, wicked and evil expo of an 'answer' I gave her. The class imploded with laughter in mockery of the DULL Miss Joy. The teacher couldn't hold himself-he also joined in the laughter and mockery. The other students of the school within minutes of hearing this, started trooping to our class to join in the mockery. The entropy level was high and the authority for a brief moment couldn't do anything about it. She was in shock when the class erupted in laughter, she quickly turned her gaze to me and asked WHY? Jacob why? I trusted your answer Jacob. That was when it hit me. That I had indeed betrayed someone's confidence and trust. the girl never came back to school again and didn't bother enrolling in any other school. the last time i saw her she was selling vegetables in the market with a malnourished baby strapped to her back. And I still keep telling myself, if only I hadn't played that prank. if only I hadn't betrayed her trust. Where would she be and what would she have made of her life. if only I had motivated her as the friend I claimed I was to her. I will never be truly happy again. I threw someone's trust to the dogs. I just want to say I'm sorry Ms. Joy.....If only I could turn back the hand of time. *sobbing*

Son,
u re forgiven

Guy, stop sobbing. You really helped her to achieve her dreams rather than wasting time and money on what won't pay her at the end.

Tell me, are u gonna sit for her external exams too

Yes you can still do something for her . It's not too late.
Maybe this is a second chance to prove yourself.

jhydebaba: Guy, stop sobbing. You really helped her to achieve her dreams rather than wasting time and money on what won't pay her at the end.

Tell me, are u gonna sit for her external exams too

Your view about the issue looks so mean. A teacher once told me that I will never know anything but here I am today, I am a graduate of Economics and Sociology with 2.1 in both. Funny enough, I ran both programs together as a full & part time student. Throughout my stay in the school, I organize free tutorial Free of charge (FOC) to my course mates. Much at times, the rejected stone can still become the chief Conner stone.

At Op, you can still make impact in her life if you have the means to do that.

It's alright bro. We all make mistakes in life, and along the way indirectly hurt people who have trust in us. What matters the most now is learning from the mistake you made and trying not to repeat it again. Show love to people, and to everyone around you. Love is important in life, love is key. See my signature on my profile.

Take care.

Chai!. Reminds me of my brother...

jutah: I told her to say that 'WE BREATHE IN CARBOHYDRATE AND BREATHE OUT PROTEIN.

WTF!!!you must be one of does crazy student in sch...oya go and meet ms joy and beg her in person.abi she dey nairaland ni?

OMG!

Go and sin no more my son I read this in 1875

Thanks guys for your words of encouragement.. I went to her family house a month ago. She's doing well as a single mother. Her son reminds me of the boy I once was.. And he's very intelligent. I'll keep following him up. Cheers!