Life Takes A New Turn

Jenny's P.O.V

I looked at the alarm clock on my nightstand and saw that it’s 6.15am. I slowly got out of bed and went to the bathroom.

I was having shower when I heard my mum calling me from downstairs, ” Jenny wake up !”

I didn’t reply to her and continued with my shower. I was having sore throat so I didn’t feel like shouting. My throat was sore.

After taking shower I went to my closet and picked a decent outfit. I didn’t had many clothes in my closet.

I only had a few pairs of loose pants and long sleeve t-shirts. I don’t have any dresses nor shirts , I don’t like dressing in clothes that make me feel uncomfortable .

I like being conservative when it comes to dressing. That’s the way I was brought up so I don’t have any issue with it. I don’t like showing my body.

Sometimes I wish that I had some brand new clothes to wear but I can not afford it. That’s how life is for everyone. It is never fair.

You have to appreciate and be happy with whatever you have because someone out there in the world would be dying to be in your place.

They might not even have the basic adequate needs to go on with their life. After drying my hair I tied it in a loose pony tail.

I did my simple skin care routine with the cheap products that I could afford.

I prayed and went downstairs. I saw mum slowly talking to someone on her cellphone.

I went up to her and pulled her into a hug from side and greeted her. She peaked my forehead and mouthed me to have breakfast.

After sometime mum came and sat beside me.

“Mum who was it ?” I asked munching onto my cereals.

“It was Lorenzo, ” she said exhaling. I observed her for a few seconds and by the looks of it she seemed to be stressing over something.

I asked her what’s wrong but she said it’s nothing to worry about. I knew very well that she would never tell me.

She doesn’t wants me to worry about small things.

I looked at the wall clock and saw it was 6.30am I rushed to my room and grabbed my school bag and went off to school not before saying bye.

I walked to school everyday.

I couldn’t afford to pay for bus fee everyday. I needed to save money to help mum pay with the house bills.

Even though she works as a care giver it still doesn’t cater for much. I ended up getting a part time job at this Cafe & Bar which is open 24/7.

I reached my school and saw that it was still empty. Only few students were in the parking lot and walking around the school.

I went to my first period classroom and sat down . I was just going over my notes when someone rushed into the classroom.

I looked up and saw that he was giving me strange look. As if there was something on my face.

“Are you Jenny Mars?” he asked and I nodded my head. I began wondering why he was asking about me.

“The Principal wants to see you,” he said.

Nodding my head once again, I stood up from my seat and began walking towards the Principals office.

Once again wondering what could be the reason that the Principal wants to see me early in the morning.

All sorts of thoughts began clouding my mind.

Did i do something wrong?

Am I in trouble? I hope not.

No! I can’t be, could I?

I don’t think I have done anything that could lead me in trouble because during these past days I had only been to the hostel , my classes and home.

I don’t have friends to hang out with. It’s not that I feel lonely. I enjoy being away from drama. I love peace over over violence.

All throughout the way , I kept on thinking until I reached my destination. To the Principals office.

I took a deep breath before I knocked on the door , loud enough for the person inside to hear.

“Come in,” came the voice from inside.

When the Principal saw me ; he smiled and gestured for me to come inside and take a seat. When I got comfortable on my seat , he began talking.

“Jenny, you know that you are one of the bright students of this high school right ? A student like you would easily get into any college that they desire of.

On that note , I have a good news for you.

Miss Mars I am honored and privileged to inform you that there’s a one student scholarship from the best universities of New York.,” I sat there looking at him.

“Since this is your final year of high school and you will be looking forward to applying to many universities, I believe this is a good opportunity for you.

Many students look forward to be part of this university. But due to financial difficulties and poor grades they are not able to pursue their dreams there.

My advice to you is that do not let this opportunity go in vain. Think about it and accept the offer.

This is a chance to a better and brighter future for you. I know these past years wasn’t easy for you and your mother but here’s the opportunity.

It is all in your hand now.

The decision is for you to make. I’m just here to guide you.

I thanked him and went back to the remaining of my classes. The whole day I kept thinking about what the Principal has said about that scholarship offer.

I’m thinking whether to accept the offer or not.

Thinking about how happy my mum would be after hearing this made up my mind to give it a go. But I have to talk to mum first about this.

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