Chapter 3 Decision

No, I can't accept this, no never!!

I will wait till next year and redo the JAMB, which will surely do, and by then, I will get admission into my dream school.

I was talking to myself, not giving myself any chance to accept the reality.

JAMB Form 7k

Transport fee to my JAMB center and feeding fee 8k

Change of institution 15k

Screening fee 3k

All together, Thirty-Three Thousand Naria.

Come to think of it, which parent will spend this much on her daughter, and she wastes it, she expects then to risk and spend the same amount on her the following year.

I forgot to include the tutorial fee, my parents spend when preparing for the JAMB examination.

I did the tutorial for 6 Months, 5k every month, 5×6= 30, that's thirty thousand Naria plus thirty-three thousand Naria = Sixty Three Thousand Naria.

The pen I am holding fell from my hand.

This account is a loss, a big loss

You invested in a business, but the organization collapsed, the director then ask you to reinvent the business that he hoped the organization will be productive.

If I decide to redo the JAMB next year, will my parent pay for the tutorial fee, what assurance did I have that I will pass the JAMB examination?

Zero assurance, I said to myself.

My parents have spent this much on me, they are the type who will support your dream.

I know it well that if I tell them, I want to study Business administration, all they will do is to wish me the best in it.

This time, I don't want as appear as a loser, I want to confidently tell my parents that I am the one who chooses to study Business Administration.

But the inner me knows it well, that's not what I want.

I want to save my pride, I don't want to be a liability, I want to call my friend and tell her I am doing fine, I want to lie to her that in fact, the polytechnic is good than I expected, I want the account to end with profit not loss

I searched Business Administration on Google Chrome.

In simple terms, business administration is the work of managing an organization's resources, time, and people. Business administration professionals work to ensure that businesses and organizations are run effectively, efficiently, and profitably.

Not bad, I said so it's all about management, tears fall from my eyes, so this is, who I want to become, no this is who I find myself becoming.

Stop crying darling, I said and played my favorite game piano fire game to feel better, it was not helping, so I decided to take a nap.

I work up late at night, or should I say my mom woke me up, as soon as she was back from work, she is a fashion designer, and her major is weeding outfits both for females and males.

Sister we are preparing your favorite today, my sister Fathia said.

Okay, that's all I said

What's the matter my mom asked.

Matter like,

We all know you are always on the moon, anytime we prepare spaghetti, obviously something is not right. Mom said.

I'm happy as you said, I am a big girl now, so I need to behave myself. I replied.

Lady Accountant is now a big girl, fathia said

Lady Accountant..., excuse me Mom I need to use the bathroom.

I ran inside the bathroom, open the tap and cry my heart out, I opened the tap so that they will not hear me crying.

I make use of the opportunity to take my night bath. Just as I planned, they did not notice I went in to cry.

I change into my nightwear, I return to the kitchen, the aroma of spaghetti filled all the kitchen.

Mummy, my plate is the one on the right, make sure it is full. Please Mom I said and for that moment I forgot about all my pain.

My Dad came back when we are all enjoying dinner at the dining table.

My siblings went to their respective rooms, but my Dad said we have a meeting.

I was not surprised because I also want to discuss something with them.

Ade, how was the screening result, my dad asked.

It was fine, Dad I changed my course to

Business Administration, I said faking a bright smile.

Why!!, my mom and dad asked at the same time.

That was my choice, I found out

Business Administration and I am interested in it, I am sorry I didn't inform you.

when I did change institutions, I change my course also. It was a lie

So what makes you interested in Business Administration, my dad was the first to ask.

I am curious too, my mom said.

Business Administration is all about management, it helps the organization to make profits more because it helps to maximize everything concerning the business.

I want to help a company develop someday, I want to manage a company.

I think I prefer it to accounting, it's just preparing the organization transaction, while this helps the organization to be productive, A manager will determine the profit to be given to an accountant, you know Dad.

It's fine if that's what you want, my Dad said.

I think the Business Administration is better, Allah(GOD) will guide you, my dear.

The inner me wants to say out loud that, preparing the organization transaction is what I want, who cares if a Business Administrator, manages the company?

So should I start calling you manager Ade? My mom said jokingly.

(Manager Ade. That is not my liking)

I nod in response to her.

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you that, I have been offered admission to study, Business Administration. I announce to my parents.

Wow! That is great news, isn't it? My Mom said.

Yes is it my dear, my Dad said.

I can't stop my tear, it's a Good new mummy I said.

Stop tearing up dear, my Dad said

Let my daughter cry, it's tears of joy, my mom said.

So what's the next step, my Dad asked.

I still can't believe that my first Child is now in Higher Institution. My mom said.

I am to pay the Acceptance fee before September 1st and do some uploading on the school portal and JAMB portal.

I might resume school after the payment. I said.

When are you planning to tell us that, my dad said.

Darling, don't be harsh, today is a good day, my mom said, and path my dad's back.

It's fine dear.

What is this, did they forget I am still standing here? I said to myself.

You can go now, we will discuss the rest tomorrow, my wife needs to rest early.