In the early morning, the alarm clock goes off. I open open my eyes and put the alarm clock to snooze. Just five more minutes, I think to myself. The alarm clock rings once more. Still tired, my body craves more sleep. I open my eyes and release a loud yawm. I looked at the time, and twenty minutes had passed. My eyes were in disbelief. Oh, shoot , I'm gonna be late. I thought to myself. I quickly jump out of bed and clean my room . I go take a shower as well as brush my teeth and finish in less than twenty minutes. I looked at the time, and there were only ten minutes remaining before my transport arrived.
I finish showering and put on my uniform. Beep, beep !!! A loud noise came from outside the house. It was my transport. Oh, damm, I'm really late, i thought to myself. I grabbed my bag and phone and dashed through the front door. Wooshhhhh !!!
Upon arriving at school, I met up with two of my friends , Bartile and Bafna . We stand at the entrance of the school. We were only five minutes late, but they still locked us out the gate.
Bartile quietly says with a slightly annoyed voice , " How dare these lowly humans treat me like this. I decide to grace them with my presence, and this is how they repay me by locking me out and lumping me in with these lesser creatures. "
Bafna replies to him and says, " Bro, you are not him."
The principal, Mr. James Drivian appeared. He was a tall man, a big stomach and short black hair. His skin complexion was rather dark.
Mr. James shouted, " Hey, you two there at the back . The black one and the tall one , come here. "
I hadn't said a word. However, I was called along with Bafna. Bartile had gotten luck this time. Even so, Mr. James's eyesight was amazing. It was as if he had the eyes of a hawk . To see Bafna talking all the way at the back behind over one hundred people.
We slowly went to the front and once we reached the front Mr. James gave us both a broom and said, " I will make an example out of you two..." with a devious grin on his face.
My hands were clenched up frustrated because i was accused of talking when i was silent .
He then said, " Both of you go sweet the school hall."
We spend five hours sweeping the school hall. I think to myself, well, at least i have an excuse for missing out the first three periods because i did not do their homework while slightly chuckling. I go take a peep outside to see if there was anyone there and came back. The cost was clear , there was no one in sight . Me and Bafna took out our phones and began to play games on our phones.
Suddenly, i see a tall, shadowy figure appear behind me . My heart starts beating like a drum, Thump Thump Thump Thump . As i turned my head slowly to see who it was, my phone was snatched from my hand. It was the deputy principal, Mr. Leo D Johnson.
He was tall with a skinny body . His head was mostly bold on top, with a few remaining dark hair strands on the sides . His face was covered in pimples, and he was always slouching. He always seemed to wear formal attire
He then proceeds to say with a huge smirk on his face, " Oh my my , it seems your kind never learns . I will be convescating your phones and as punishment for playing on your phones instead of sweeping..."
I interrupt his sentence and say, " But sir, we were already done sweeping. "
He then proceeds to take grab a bag of popcorn and chips from his bag and spill them on the floor and says, " Woopsie my bad , but it looks like you're not quite done yet. " he says with an evil grin.
I raise my voice and shout, " But that's not fair. We had already finished sweeping."
He replies with an annoyed face and says, " Talking back to your superior, ehhh boy . As punishment, you are also gonna rake all the leaves in the parking lot , and if you complain again, I'll write you up for detention. "
I closed my mouth , veins started appearing on my head, and my teeth clinched up .
Me and Bafna went off to do as he told us. Suddenly, the rain begins to pour down . I begin to hear loud footsteps creeping closer. Thud Thud Thud . The door suddenly opened on its own. Creeeak . A fermiliar voice called out and said, " Yo , how've you been? "
Opening the door was none other than Bartile and TX . Bartile stared into the rainy sky while holding his umbrella.
Bartile then looks into our direction and closes the umbrella, and enters the hall. He then boldly states, " Greetings humans i have graced you with my presence. "
TX just stands on the side wearing his black raincoat.
I then take my hand out of my pocket and say, " It has been a while, comrade," while greeting Bartile with a fist pump.
Bartile replies, " Indeed it has Amore , its as if centuries have passed but time is nothing but a inconvenience for beings of our caliber " while slightly smirking .
Bafna asks as he yawns from fatigue. " So why are you guys here ? Don't you have class ?"
TX replied, " The Deputy Principal fainted and was rushed to the hospital, so the principal said school for the next three days is canceled."
I scream at the top of my lungs. " Yesssssss , that's the best thing I've heard all day !"
Bartile says with a serious tone, " Now on to a more important topic. Regarding the house which we wanted to buy near the school, i was able to negotiate with the owner to decrease the price by 50% if we are able to fully pay for it this year. "
I replied, "Shocked my jaw dropped."" By 50%, that's a lot . What's like R500,000 cheaper. "
Bafna curiously asks while scratching his chin. " But how are we gonna get that much money in just one year ?
Bartile replies, " Remember the original plan was each of us pays R200,000 and the sixth person will be in charge of fixing the house which will cost an estimate of R90,000. At the current moment, all together, we have R300,000."
I reply, " Indeed, Thabza has R100,000 , Bartile has contributed R50,000 , Bafna has contributed R50,000 , I contributed R30,000, and Ghost contributed R20,000 . Finally, Shambaz contributed R50,000. "
Bafna asks TX how much he has saved up to fix the house, and he replies with R70,000.
Bafna suggests that we use the money that was gonna be for repairs to assist in buying the house .
We all scratch our chins while thinking of this. We all come to an agree on this idea. Now we have R370,000.
All our phones begin to vibrate in our pockets. Shambaz was calling us, and he said he had good news. Apparently, the 10 schools near our area were hosting a science contest, and the winner will receive R250,000 . Second place would receive an expensive car, and third place will receive R150,000.
We all asked him when the contest was, and he replied, " It just ended, and i won first place."
As a bonus, he earned the name Doctor Mashamba.
We all screamed out in joy as if we'd all gone made . " Yessssssssssss "
We finally had enough money and more to buy the house as well as fix it.
The next day, Bartile comes with the deed to the house. We go to a Mexican restaurant to celebrate our new house. It was truly a wonderful occasion.
We each part ways for the time being. As i return home, i struggle to fall asleep due to the excitement of the new house, so i decide to find something entertaining. I begin to watch anime for hours until I finally fall asleep.
A few months passed, and it was already September. Time sure does fly, i thought to myself. One day before i return home after a long and offal day of school i meet a young girl.
She was truly beautiful. She possessed eyes that glimmer like the night sky , short black hair that complements her beautiful innocent face , a short body which made her appear more adorable and cute. It began to rain out of nowhere. Her clothes began to get soaked due to the rain, and her hemp was beginning to look see through. I rushed to her and quickly lent her my jacket to cover up. I escorted her to her mother's car. Upon arriving in the car, i began to cough.
Her mother said, " Hello there, young man , i think you should get in the car and I'll drive you home " with a smile on her face.
I bowed slightly and thanked her. She replied with a slight chuckle and said, " No worries. "
She drives me to the new house me and the bois had recently bought. She dropped me off at the gait. I slightly bowed once more and thanked them once again. I waved my hand goodbye while smiling.
I turned my head and saw the beautiful house which we had bought and it was so beautiful tears began to drop from my face. But that was probably the rain.
It had a black slate roof with multiple evenly spaced windows and two visible chimneys on the left and right hand side . The main building was grey with light blue accents on the windows and the door frames. The entrance was just as beautiful. The front door is dark and positioned under the balcony. You can enter the property through a paved driveway lined with black wrought iron gates set between two stone pillars topped with golden lanterns. In the center of the driveway was a circular fountain with a statue of a lion laying down. It had neat green hedges bordering the front, with tall trees trimmed to be the shape of Goku on either side of the house and kush beautiful trees behind.
My mind was wondering in the clouds , admiring the new house whilst i was unknowingly getting soaked by the rain.
From the distance on the balcony, TX shouted out my name and beconed me to hurry and get in the house. I quickly snapped out of it and realized i was soaking wet. I began to cough even more. " Cough Cough "
I ran to the door of the house and quickly pushed it open to see what the insde looked like. As i witnessed the beaty of our new house, my jaw dropped, and I was screaming with joy and excitement.
The hallway after entering the estate was filled with At the center was a white stepped staircase with a light brown wooden handrail that curves upward to an upper balcony on the left side. Above the staircase was an ornate gold chandelier with multiple candle style lights.The walls were painted a light grey, trimmed with light grey. Several framed paintings of various anime characters and a few famous rappers were arranged on both the lower wall and the upper balcony railing.On the right side of the room, there was a high ceiling lounge area that had two matching royal blue sofas with grey pillows placed on a dark patterned rug. Two potted green plants sit in front of the sofas, one in a white pot, the other in a brown pot. Behind the sofas, a large curtained window or mirror with an arched top is flanked by sconces, and a tall bookshelf fills the far right wall on the upper level.
The floor was so shiny, a light grey polished surface that reflects the lighting.
I felt as if i could die from the joy i was feeling. It was as if i was in my dream house. All of the bois rushed to greet me when i arrived.
TX said, " The house is finally finished. Now we can chill in here while we finish high school " while screaming with joy.
Outside, i hear the roaring engine of a car, VROOM VROOM . I rush outside despite still being covered with wet clothes.
My jaw drops as a bright blue car enters our yard. The door slowly opens, and someone steps out wearing a The man three piece suit with a dark brown vest over a crisp white shirt, a black tie, and a matching grey suit jacket with a long, light‑grey overcoat draped over his shoulders. On top of that, he was wearing slim grey trousers and polished black dress shoes. His left hand is in his pocket while his right hand touches the tie near his collar.
It was none other than Bartile who made an appearance in this magnificent car. All of us had our moths wide open as if we were witnessing a miracle happen before our very eyes.
We all scream " Dammmmmm " as if in perfect unison.
I was amazed at the meer fact that Bartile was able to acquire such an amazing car.
Before we even have the chance to ask him anything, he says with a confident tone, " Behold comrades, i have been bestowed this vehicle made specifically for yours truly. Witness what a mere fraction of my luck can do. "
Bafna says, " Bro, you are not him."
Bartile replies with a small grin. " Indeed, you are correct, Bafna. I am not him. I am beyond him. " As he says this, the rain begins to cease, and behind him appears a beautiful rainbow . An eagle sours up in the sky, and as Bartile reaches out his hand, it flew directly towards him and lands on his arm.
We begin to get blinded as if a bright radiant energy was being radiated by Bartile's Aura.
A few minutes pass, and all of us are sitting in the dining room. I ask Bartile when will we be able to drive his car. The rest of them responded by saying, " You don't be driving anything."
I stood up in rage and said ," Why not ? Once i get a driver's license, i should be able to. "
Mashamba replied and said, " Bro, if we let you drive, you're gonna kill us all,"
Bafna stood up and shaked Mashamba's hand and said, " That's true."
Bartile just sat there and began laughing at us, squabbling. " Ha Ha Ha Ha ,
Bartile, then took a sip of his hot chocolate and said, " Gentleman, calm yourselves. You can not be arguing like mere children in my presence. And remember, we have more serious matters to discuss, such as the parents' dinner. "
Everyone in the room froze where they were as if they were paralyzed, and their eyes widened as if they'd seen a ghost.
I replied with my hands, slightly shaking. " Bartile is right , remember, our parents are coming in two days' time to check out our new house, and we need to explain to them how we were able to pay for this house."
TX said, " We can't start this meeting without Ghost. "
BAM BAM !!!
We hear a loud noise coming from the front door.
I rushed to the surveillance room with Bafna to go check who's at the door.
We checked the camera and saw someone standing at the front door. It was Ghost.
A couple of minutes later, we all went downstairs together to let him in. Once the door was open, I asked him, "How did you get through the gate?"
Ghost just shrugged and said, "It was already open."
I turned to the rest of the guys. "Wait, none of us opened it. Who left the gate unlocked?"
Everyone looked straight at Bartile.
He scratched the back of his head and mumbled, "Yeah… I forgot to lock it. My bad."
The group let out a long sigh. A few of us shook our heads. "Alright," I said, trying not to sound too annoyed. "Just make sure it doesn't happen again."
We all returned to the dining room and sat down.
Mashamba said, " Now back to business," as he takes a deep breath.
We all sat down on the new and beautiful sofas.
I stand up and take out my phone from my pocket and say, " Alright, gentleman, here's the plan. We'll divide the jobs which we need to do. Doctor Mashamba, you will be in charge of cooking for our parents tmr . Thabza, you will be in charge of preparing the meat. Bartile, you will be in charge of preparing the deserts. Bafna, will you and TX are in charge of going and buying the food. As for me and Ghost, we'll be preparing the presentation of how we were able to acquire this house since Ghost and I have the least anxiety among all of us . And also Bartile, you'll also need to help us since you were the one who got the discount and chose this house ."
Bartile stands and replies, " As you wish my fellow comrade," as he pats my back.
Everyone knows their heads in agreement. Then it has been decided that we all have our rolls to play. Remember, we have only tomorrow to complete this, so i expect everyone to pitch in.
I put my hand above my as u began to yawn. Tears were flowing from my eyes, and my body felt a bit weak.
I wipe the tears from my face and head towards my room with my sleeve and head towards my new room.
THE NEXT DAY
I open my eyes and stretch my body . I hear the sound of birds chirping and the smell of breakfast being prepared. I scream out, " Good morning, world !" I jump up from bed and stretch a few more times before heading down stairs towards that delectable aroma. Upon arriving in the kitchen, i see the master cheff at work.
It was none other than Doctor Mashamba. I shake his hand and ask him what's up. He replies with a slight chuckle and teases me for making up later than him.
I took a glance at the food he was preparing, and it looked delicious. In front of me was a round wooden dining table beautifully set with six main silver plates arranged around it, plus two additional plates. The table had a variety of breakfast dishes. On the bottom left plate were two grilled lamb chops accompanied by lettuce, tomatoes, a grilled chicken breast, and yellow garnish; the bottom right plate wss sliced grilled steak served with asparagus, garlic cloves, and a tomato slices ,the front bottom plate had a creamy white dish with lettuce, a tomato, and brown specks. Other plates had a small visible left dish with sliced tomato, lettuce, and brown meat; a center plate with seared tuna steak, lettuce, and lemon slices, an upper right plate with meat skewers paired with onion rings and lettuce, and an upper left plate with a brown mixed dish, chopped meat with vegetables. In the table's center sits a glass oil lamp with a lit candle, adding a warm ambiance. Alongside each plate was a fork and knife.
My mouth was drooling just by the sight of such a fantastic meal. I quickly went to go brush my teeth before eating. Upon my return to the table, all the bois had woken up and were waiting for me before dining. We all slightly bowed our heads to Doctor Mashamba as thanks for this fine meal he had prepared for us.
Once we were done eating, each of us went off to do our part in preparation for the parents' dinner. My heart was beating like a drum , DADUM DADUM DADUM. My face sweating and my hands shook.
Bartile, gently pat me on the back and said, " All the best," and walked away. I took a deep breath and slapped myself, WAMMM. This is no time to panic. All the bois are counting on me, i thought to myself as Ghost glared at me as if i was crazy.
Ghost said, took a few steps back, and said, " Bro, are you alright?"
I replied to him and told him i was alright just clearing my head.
He then says, " Let's get to work then."
15 HOURS LATER
We were finally complete with the necessary preparations. Our skin was pale as if we had not slept for days , our eye lids drooped , our heads hung low slouching as if we were zombies. Finally, we were constantly yawning, and tears kept flowing from our eyes.
We sat on the table lifeless as if we were already dead. We decided to go rest because our part of the parents' dinner was completed. I slowly walk to my new room once again, too tired to admire its beaty. I closed my eyes and immediately went to sleep with my head in the pillows.
THE NEXT DAY
RING RING RING RING
My alarm clock went off.