Chapter 8 Something

"Ms. Payton...the principal is calling for you" after what seemed like forever, I was called in and without wasting time I entered the principal's office. I was so nervous that I could collapse any time soon

"Take a seat Ms. Payton"our cold icy queen principal as we called her said without looking at me and gestured for the wooden chair opposite her table I slowly walked to the chair and carefully sat down. I was anxious to know what she was going to tell me. She was busy signing some papers hence I had to wait for her to finish

After a while, she was done, shoved her files aside, adjusted her specs, and looked at me. She was as cold as ice. With no smile on her face. She was a little mean, which she musked up just being strict as someone who managed the biggest school in the city. She always said I was lucky to be at such a prestigious school getting a good education. She never ceased to remind me that I was poor without a good bank balance

I paid my fees in installments and sometimes not at all. I knew what was coming next, I failed to keep the end of the deal when she handed me a white A4 paper. With trembling hands, I took it from her not sure if to read it or not

"Ms. Payton I had a word with the accountant...our school board of directions and we came to a final agreement"the lady started saying as she put her hands together with her elbows resting on the wooden table. I swallowed hard as I fixed my eyes on the amount of money I owed the school. I felt my heart twisting, my chest tightened knowing full well I owned a lot of money

"I'm sorry dear but you failed to live up to our expectations...we gave you a way out of this but...you failed"She added when she noticed how heartbroken I was. It wasn't my fault, I was ready for this to perform to my great best unfortunately my ankle made it impossible. I was devastated as sweat dripped down my face. I could imagine getting kicked out of school all because I couldn't pay the fees.

"P...please...it wasn't my fault...I got hurt and I...''I tried to say defensively, I'm sure they knew and saw what happened. I was attacked and got hurt

"Ms. Payton I'm sorry you owe our school so much money please leave...we can't have you here... other students pay to learn here...if we decide to let you learn for free then would it be fair"just like that I have shattered again. Everything was falling apart just when I thought things were getting better.

I dragged myself out of her office, keeping my head down not sure what went wrong. What happened for everything to fall apart. I had so many expectations and plans but I watched all of them come crashing down before my eyes. I had nothing left

I took the things I left the previous day, including my phone. I was tired once more but I decided to go and interview for a surrogate. I was a little late but I was certain they would pardon me

I took a taxi to the address I was given, to my surprise, it wasn't far from where I was. But I didn't imagine being late by 10 minutes would cost a lot

"I'm so sorry miss...your appointment was canceled...our boss is busy".

"No no...please inform him that I came for a surrogate interview"I quickly said not waiting to be thrown out when I was just a few minutes late

"Don't you understand...sir is busy now leave before I call security!"the lady switched to yelling and my hands turned cold from anxiety. How was I to tell her that I was caught up with something no wonder I came late

"Please I just need five minutes to..."I started saying and folded my hands to plead with her

"Security!"the lady yelled frightening me at her loud high pitched voice and the entrance door burst open and security rushed in and I was helpless