Chapter 2 Dream come through.

Sandy woke up one morning and filled with happiness she could not understand. Her mom was also surprised to see her happy because for some days she was moody and discouraged. It was as if a new courage and hope was breathed into her. Sandy felt refreshed all day and did all the chores including the cooking her mom wanted to do. In the afternoon, she called her mom and told her that she didn't know the reason for her happiness and that she felt she is ready for anything at any time. Her mom was happy within and she soliloquize that God has answered her prayers.

All the days that passed, she prayed that her daughter comes back to her normal self to keep onto her dreams. Today, her prayers have been answered and she thanked the Lord for answering her prayers. Sandy and her mom cracked jokes until they heard a knock on the door. They were surprised because they didn't expect anyone to come visit. Lo and behold, when they opened the door, the person they have all being waiting for and missing all those weeks appeared. Sandy and her mom welcomed Sandy's dad but they were surprised to see him that day because he told them he would come the following week during weekends.

"Daddy, I really missed you, thank God you are finally back, how was your trip?"

"My daughter, this trip is far different from the ones I have gone to".

"Wow, you gave us a surprise we least expected". Sandy's mom said dropping the water on the table.

"Ok, the truth is that, I was so surprised when the manager called me that we would be leaving yesterday and arrive this morning due to some changes. I wanted to call you but I thought it wise to give you a surprise." Sandy's dad told the family.

The family was very happy after weeks of not seeing each other. Sandy's mom told her husband about Sandy's mood swings about the admission. She then told her husband that maybe Sandy felt his coming back today that's why she was very happy when she woke up. The family continued to discuss and suddenly, Sandy screamed over something she read on the phone. She was speechless and unaware of the family around her. She stood still and didn't realize tears were dropping down her cheeks. Her parents quickly assisted her to sit and come back to herself. Both parents deliberated on what their daughter could have seen or read. Sandy broke the silence by telling her parents that she got a message from New World College that she has being admitted. Her parents were happy for her and they shared the glorious moments together in happiness.

"You know mommy, for some time I lose hope and I thought I wouldn't go to school this year because the college delayed in sending the message. Thanks for the encouragement mommy."

"Don't worry my dear, I always want you to be happy no matter the circumstance."

Sandy's dad stood still listening to the conversation between daughter and mother. When Sandy realize her dad was at sea, she quickly thanked him for his prayers. The family sat down to discuss what actually happened to the man of the house since he had no idea. Sandy's dad was surprised they hid all those things from him but his wife told him that they didn't want to disturb him during his trip. He understood and said congrats to his daughter.

Sandy and her mom seek permission to go and prepare lunch. In the kitchen, Sandy told her mom how nervous she is. The feeling of going to a new school, meeting new friends, new teachers and new of everything.

"Mommy, I think I'm the happiest person on planet earth today". She said that hugging her mom. Sandy's mom was equally happy for her daughter because her dream and wish has come to pass.

It would surely be the dream of every mother to see her child being admitted into college, wouldn't it? When Sandy was done churning the stew, she asked her mom when they would go and pay the admission fee and submit the receipt to the school. She couldn't wait any longer".

"I think I would discuss that with your dad and give you the feedback".

Sandy was happy even though she wished she could know the date at that instant. Sandy told her mom the outfit she would wear to the college. It was as if Sandy's whole life depended on the going to the college. After preparing the lunch, Sandy set the table for the family to have their lunch. When the family was enjoying their lunch, Sandy's mom asked her husband when they would go to Sandy's school for the arrangements. Immediately Sandy heard that, her ears shot up widely and her eyes opened ready to listen to the answer that her father would give. She was very anxious to know the answer that her father would give to the extent that her fork dropped without her knowing. She came back to herself when she heard the sound the fork made. Both mom and dad looked at Sandy to check if everything was alright. Sandy's dad noticed that Sandy was nervous and he told her not to be because it would be normal just like the first day in secondary school. Even though it seems Sandy was listening to her dad, she was still not herself. she started sweating all of a sudden and couldn't hold it but run to her room. When she left, her parents were surprised because she wasn't that nervous when she got admission to the secondary school.

"what could the matter be?". Her mom thought within herself. Her mom wanted to go and meet her in the room but her husband held her not to go. When she asked her husband the for the reason, he told her that their daughter needs a time to be alone to come back to herself. Even though her dad was worried, her mom was more worried as if something was much into what she is thinking.