Ada my child
Episode 4
But Ada’s problem worsened as she began schooling.
It was Monday, and Ada woke up very early that morning because, since it was her first day going to her new school, she had to go very early.
Ada was preparing herself for school when Esther entered her room.
Make sure you wash the clothes I kept outside before you start going to school, Esther said.
But ” today is my first day, and I have to go early; permit me to wash the clothes when I return from school, Ada replied respectfully.
Are you mad?
I said, Wash the clothes before you go to school. Esther shouted
Ada was afraid, So she agreed to wash the clothes before going to school. Ada knew that this was going to create problems for her at school, but she has no choice.
So Ada did as she was told; when she was done washing the clothes, it was already 9 a.m.
Ada knew she was late already, but she still insisted on going to school that day; it was her first day, and she couldn’t afford to miss that day.
Ada quickly prepared and began her journey to school; her school was a little bit far from her home. Although Esther was supposed to take Ada to school, including her own kids, since they all attend the same school,
But Esther drove only her own kids to school and left Ada to walk all the way to school.
When Ada finally arrived at school, it was already 10 a.m. that morning.
She entered the classroom; all eyes were on her.
Good morning, ma.”Ada greeted her teacher in the class.
Why are you coming to school at this kind of time? Oh, are you not the new girl that was registered last Friday? The teacher asked
Yes, ma” it me.
So why are you late on your first day at school?
Ada wanted to tell her teacher the true reason why she came late, but she was afraid because Mrs. Esther’s children were also in that same class; they might tell Mrs. Esther about it.
So she lied.
Ma I think I overslept; that is why I came late. Ada lied.
Really! You overslept.
I will spare you because this is your first time in class. Now go to your seat, as the teacher instructed.
Ada gently walked to her seat and sat down. The school bell rang, and it was break time.
All the students went out to play, but Ada sat down alone. Her teacher noticed that and called her.
You look sad; what is the problem? the teacher asked.
Nothing Ada answered
I know something is wrong somewhere; feel free to come to me whenever you need my help. Madam Grace said
Madam Grace is a good teacher who really loves children, especially the brilliant ones.
The school closed. Among all the kids Esther had, only John had a kind heart. John quickly came to Ada and told her to wait so their mom would come to take all of them home.
Ada knew that waiting for Mrs. Esther to come take her home was a waste of time.
Don’t worry, I can walk home myself, Ada replied.
No ! Why will you walk home when we leave in the same house? Just wait a little bit for my mom to come, John said.
Look, I know my mom doesn’t like you, but I promise to talk to her when she comes. John tried to convince Ada.
Why they were saying this? A car drove by and packed. It was Mrs. Esther.
The three kids ran up to their mother; only Ada was standing behind her. Esther didn’t even bother to call her; she just moved her car immediately.
John was so heartbroken to see the way his mom was treating Ada.
He tried talking to his mom about it, but he always got shut up.
Mom, you don’t have to treat her like that, John said as they were driving home.
Just shut your mouth up; that girl might be a witch; do you even know she was the one who killed her own mother? Esther said.
No mom! Ada didn’t kill her mother; please have pity on her.
Mr. Bernard was returning from his office that afternoon when he saw Ada walking home from school.
He packed his car immediately.
Ada Why are you walking home? You are supposed to be picked up from school with the kids.
Ada was just standing in silence. “
He drove Ada home and went to meet his wife immediately.
Darling While you were treating the girls so badly, you went to the school and picked only the kids, leaving Ada behind.
Honey I know what I am doing; believe me, that girl is a witch. I don’t just like her, Esther replied.
She is not a witch! She is not!
She lost her mom because of me; I made that poor child an orphan. So it is my responsibility to take good care of her, Mr. Peter shouted.
I don’t care!
Then be ready to leave my house. I am your husband, and you must respect my orders. You better learn to love that child or you better start packing your things to your father’s house, Mr. Peter shouted angrily.
To be continued
