I Hope You Will Never Regret

At the Stone’s residence, they were eating lunch. Mr Jimmy Stone and his family were coming back from church. His church Pastor asked the congregation to pray for everyone who is doing Grade 12.

Gabriella looked at her parents and said, “Dad, Mom, Avery invited me to the Martins mansion during the exams. She will help me with my studies should I encounter any challenges.”

Since Gabriella’s father, Jimmy Stone, was working for the Martins Group, it didn’t seem appropriate for his daughter to stay at the Martins mansion.

Her father looked at his wife for help, then his wife smiled at their daughter and said, “Honey, why don’t you send Miss Martins the text message or call her when you don’t understand that particular subject?

I am sure she will be able to help you over the phone. Do you need to stay in her house?”

Gabriella told her parents that if they didn’t allow her to stay at the Martins mansion, she would invite Avery to stay at her house.

How could they allow Miss Martins to stay at their humble home? Her mother packed her luggage herself, then they took her to the Martins mansion. Gabriella was overjoyed.

On their way to the Martins residence, Gabriella’s parents told her to treat the Martins family with respect. Gabriella looked at her parents and replied, “Dad, Mom, please be rest assured that I will be on my best behaviour.

I will be eternally grateful to the Martins family for everything they have done for us. Also, I will never take our friendship for granted.” Her parents breathed a sigh of relief when they heard their daughter’s words.

They dropped her outside the gate, then they left. Gabriella called her best friend and told her that she was outside her house. Avery was over the moon. She opened the gate instead of the car, she saw her best friends dragging her suitcases.

Gabriella beamed with joy when she saw Uncle Bruce. She greeted him politely and asked, “How is Grandma Rose?” Uncle Bruce smiled and replied, “My wife is doing well, thank you.”

Then Uncle Bruce took the suitcases from her and walked into the house. Avery was waiting for her in the living room. She smiled brightly at her best friend, then they hugged each other.

Uncle Bruce looked at Avery and asked, “Avery, where should I put Gabriella’s suitcases? Avery asked him to put them in her bedroom.

Gabriella greeted Aiden politely, but she ignored Lily. She was reminded of the time when Lily chased her best friend at her parents’ funeral service. She looked at Lily coldly, then she followed Avery to the second floor.

On Tuesday morning, Grade 12 students across the country were writing their final examination. Parents and the churches were praying for their children. They asked the Lord to bless them with wisdom and focus.

At Trinity Leadership Academy, it was quiet, there were no students walking around. Principal Glen had arranged for the other grades to finish writing their exams a day before the Grade 12 students’ final exam started.

The Department of Education sent external invigilators to each school. He brought the question papers with him. The external invigilator showed Mr Gray that the question papers were sealed. Then he removed the seal in front of the students.

At 8:45, at the Exam Hall, the invigilators started distributing the English Paper 1 question papers and answer books. They read the instructions, then at 9:00 am, the students started writing.

The English paper was two hours long. Avery took the question paper and started writing. One and a half hours later, she submitted her paper. She then put her pens in her pencil case and left.

She walked to the canteen to buy something to eat. She was waiting for Gabriella Stone to finish writing. Aunt Bridgette promised to fetch them at 11 am.

Principal Glen was in the canteen with other teachers. They had finished eating. When Principal Glen saw her, he smiled brightly and asked, “Are you done already, Miss Martins? How was the paper?”

Avery smiled at Principal Glen and replied, “I will get a distinction for this paper, Sir.” Principal Glen was overjoyed and said, “Let me not hold you up. Go and rest for tomorrow’s paper.”

Then Avery bought a cool drink and a chocolate cake. She found a table and sat down to eat. Twenty minutes later, she was joined by her best friend, Gabriella Stone.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Avery looked at her smiling and asked, “How was the paper?” Gabriella smiled back at her and replied, “It was easy, and I am expecting distinction. And you?” Avery told her that the paper was easy for her as well.

Avery was doing ten subjects while Gabriella was doing eight subjects. Avery added IsiZulu and Accounting. Gabriella was puzzled when her friend told her that she would attend IsiZulu class.

Avery told her that she used to visit the construction site and some of the workers didn’t understand English. So, it was difficult to communicate with them. Hence, she took IsiZulu as an additional language.

She was speaking fluent IsiZulu. Gabriella bought a cool drink, then they walked to the gate. Aunt Bridgette was already outside the gate waiting for them.

She smiled at them and asked, “How was your first paper?” They smiled brightly at her, and then Gabriella replied, “We are expecting nothing but a distinction.” Aunt Bridgette nodded her head and said, “Well done!”

She looked at Gabriella and asked, “Are you writing tomorrow?” Gabriella replied, “Yes, Aunt Bridge. We are writing Economics in the morning and French in the afternoon. I am doing the same subjects as Avery except for Accounting and IsiZulu.”

On Friday morning, Avery and Gabriella were writing Mathematics Paper 1 and French Paper 2 in the afternoon. At 8:45, the invigilators started distributing the question papers and answer books.

Principal Glen was confident that his students would do well in the Mathematics paper because, for the past nine years, the Mathematics Olympiad top 10 was from his school.

Avery scanned the paper with her eyes, then she started writing. After two hours, she raised her hand, and the external invigilator approached her. She gave him her answering book, then she took her pencil case and left the exam hall.

He looked at Avery’s answer book; he was surprised that she had answered all the questions neatly.

The Mathematics paper was difficult and long. He didn’t expect anyone to finish the paper so early. Mr Gray was looking at him with a smile.

Avery was a Trinity Leadership Academy treasure. They were expecting great things from her.