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The examination was conducted, teachers and students were watching so closely to see who wins the competition. After many minutes the result came out, Tomisin’s heart was beating so fast, she was very afraid. Eventually, Tomisin came first, together with Temitope, there was no second position, then Tonia came third in the science department. It was a great honour and pleasure to them. The school scattered when the result was heard, the principal was very happy that his doings were not in vain. The teachers were so happy, Adesina College Ibadan, coming to overrule other schools both in national, and international levels. The girl in commercial class, Folashade was very happy. She was so happy she made it up to that level and made it. They returned to the hotel they logged in and were given refreshments, Anjy and others that loosed were so moody and were weeping, it was God’s wish.. Can never be changed!
Tonia walked down to Tope & Tomisin where they were sitting, she came to greet both of them and they all discussed.
‘You guy are….’ She shook her head, trying to express her feelings about their intelligence.
Tomisin laughed, she replied her, we are nothing, what of you? You were and you are great now.
Temitope kept mute and was looking at both of them. He stood up and told them both that he was comming soon, just to ease himself. It was a lie, he left them and walked to the room.
‘So you are Tomisin right?’
‘Yes, and you Tonia?’
‘Sure sure’ she replied.
‘What a beautiful name’ Tomisin commented.
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Each got back to their countries, Tope got home after the whole day stress and was happy seeing his mum. He ran to her and hugged each other firmly.
‘I’m very happy for you son, its a thing of joy, despite having many countries there!’ Timileyin uttered.
‘Yes mom, I thank God, it was really amazing mum, I’m so happy.’ He replied.
‘I heard that Tonia came third.’ She smiled trying to get his bag off him.
‘Yes ma, she came third for the science students, but it wasn’t easy mum, read over syllabus and did it crazily’ he added.
‘We just thank god for this he has done, never knew you could come first and that girl.’ She nodded.
‘Its God….’ He concluded.
The assembly the next day, it was so great. The head boy, Tope was in between the junior lines coordinating and checking their nails when the principal arrived give a speech and welcome them.
‘All those who participated in the competition should step out’ he paused waiting for their arrival while the students were clapping for them.
‘It wasn’t easy, from national to state and to international. Though, we all cannot make it to the best of it all but we should be able to try our best. The head boy and head girl came first in Australia.
Students started shouting and clapping hands. They were so suprised although they knew their school had passed but never knew that they came first.
‘We are now recognised internationally. That’s what I tell you, the way you lay your bed so lie on it. If you study hard you will make it and if you don’t you won’t. I must thank you once again fo a job well done and the teachers. Thank you. He turned and shaked them.’
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The day came, the parents of the winners and the students who won were called, they all got to the hall provided for them to stay, wine, dine and receive gifts. The hall was beautifully decorated, there were high seats and principals’ seats. Also the first lady was present. Tomisin and her Dad came in looling sweet, so Temitope too. They were good and great, they got right in, Tomisin sat down next to Temitope and Seun, Tomisin’s dad went ahed to sit where parents were sitting. She was about to sit when he saw Olajumoke and was amazed. Both looked at each other closely.
What next!
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