Chapter 09

                            (AFTER EVERYTHING)

          Well, I am glad that all the arguments and fights have come to an end. Dad is trying to fix everything between him and mom, he is  trying  his possible best to win her over but it won't be that easy . As for mom, she hasn't forgiven him yet , I  hope she gives him a second chance but I know as time passes by , gradually, she will forgive him and forget about the past . Things are not going my way at all. My mom is going for a business trip in three weeks and on top of that, we are planning to move to a new house in another town. The problem is the new house is far away from my school, which means, I have to enrol into another school. It is really hard to leave everything you care about behind, this means I will be separated from my classmates and my friends, I am going to miss them so much . I heard that Gabriella is leaving too. Why is this happening ? Why now? I really thought our friendship will last for a long time but it looks like it's over. I can still contact my friends, I can still communicate but we will hardly see face to face. I had a week to say a final goodbye to my friends so we didn't waste anytime, we all made sure to enjoy ourselves, make good memories before we split. From amusement parks to game shops to concerts, I cherished all those moments .

             At last it was time to go, we shed tears, hugged each other and took some photos, it wasn't easy at all. The school that my parents want me to attend is a boarding school , Prestige Academy but I didn't want to go .

"Joseph please, you have to attend the school" Mom said

"I really think it will be good for you, boarding school is a great way to mature and experience life "Dad said

"I think your dad is right Joseph and it is not as if we are sending you away forever ! During the holidays, I promise, we will have fun and a lot of family time" Mom said

       After a few minutes of persuasions and promise being made, I succumbed and decided that I will go to the school. It really looks like they are trying to get rid of me but whatever, I will have to go, maybe it won't be so bad.

     I made my parents get me whatever I want and do whatever I want to do, so that I can enjoy a little bit before I go to school . Time flew so fast !!

"Joseph! Get your things ready, make sure you don't forget anything"

"Yes mom"

     In a few hours,I was leaving for school. I had time to watch the finale of my favourite Filipino series,'wildflower' , it's so good, God ! If you love revenge drama series with a lot of action, then I advice you to take even a glimpse. Mom prepared me my favourite

"I know you will miss my cooking" she said  It was time to go, I will miss my bed, the television and mom's cooking .

"Joseph! It's time to go, come on , your father is waiting "

      After a few moments of silence in the car, I decided to break it off .

"I am surely going to miss your spaghetti and meatballs"

"You will have a lot of that when you get back"

"We are going to miss you, things will not be the same without you around" dad said

      That made my eyes water but just a little bit. The thought of leaving home dawn on me, how am i going to survive in that place without my parents ? We finally arrived after what it seem to be a very long journey.

"Good afternoon !" A tall nice lady said.         ( I must say, I love her dress)

"Good afternoon ma'am"

"My name is Mrs Claire Holland, the principal"

     "I am Jeffrey, Jeffrey Anderson. I am here to enrol my son "

"Oh wow ! I assure you that you're making the right choice by sending your child to our school"

"Oh really ?"

"Yes ma'am, Prestige Academy is one of the best schools in town, we provide the best learning centres and facilities for the school. From its name, you will know that it is really 'prestigious' and highly prominent "

  "  Of course she will say that just to attract more parents and students" I thought to myself

"Peter ! Come over here" She was calling out to a student

"Good afternoon ma, good afternoon sir" the student said

"Yes Peter,I want you to show the new student where he will be staying in the hostel and show him around the school so that he can get familiar with the school's environment, alright !"

"Yes ma'am"

I gave my last hug to mom, said good bye and packed my belongings .

"Everything will be fine ma'am, we will take care of him " the principal said

They were still standing, waiting for me to go in. Oh lord, I almost shed a tear but I controlled myself, I don't want to embarrass myself . It felt like it was the last time I will see them .

"What's your name ?"

"Joseph" I answered timidly

"I guess you already know my name, how old are you ?"

"Fifteen"

"Nice ! I am one year older than you "

I arrived at the hostel, I must say, it's in good shape even though there are some cracks on the walls and some broken windows, it's not bad, at least it's suitable for 'human beings' to live in. As I got in, everyone eyes were focused on me, I felt frightened but I brushed it off and courageously, walked up to someone and ask him for help in settling down meanwhile Peter was waiting outside.

"Alright, I have kept my things and got a bed"

"Okay, are you going to offer science ?" Peter asked

"Yes"

"That means we will be in the same class"

"That's nice"

"That's the dinning hall over there, the science lab is at the left, the food and nutrition department is at the right over there and this is the arts studio, want to see some paintings ? "

"Sure"

"Alright come, the studio is open "