Visiting day

It was on a Saturday, after the sanitary inspection, they were all free to go stand by the school gate. They stood there waiting , the turning up of their parents, a fact they aren't sure of yet they held on to faith.
Dauda had called his father last week to inform him. He plans on telling him his wish to leave the school, and this time, he must win the argument. He kept reciting his defense speech.
Parents were showing up one after the other, each student jumps in jubilation once he/she sees their parent(s). The end to every other person's wait sickens the heart of those yet to meet their parent(s). Dauda and Ebuka kept gallivanting around the school gate, their patience was fast diminishing. By evening, Dauda had began to sob. Ebuka kept convincing him of his father's arrival. relief came to Ebuka when his mother finally showed up. He introduced Dauda to her. She told them to eat together and also share everything she brought equally.
Dauda's resentment towards his father gained momentum. He wondered if he will even come to take him home when they vacate.

To be continued
Ade Richards

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