ool uniform and settled beside Roland at the dining table, where they breakfasted on bread and

d hurried upstairs to her mum's room to greet her,

Roland's head, checking his att

lled out as Michelle stood up to

ving. I didn't want to disturb your sleep, and I do

u, remember?" Desmond smiled, rec

r for? But remember to watch

rupted them-it was

is ready," he

our way," Michelle rep

bye," Michelle

Roland said, walking towar

em. Michelle and Roland got into the car, a

. Worthings High, renowned in its division, boasted the largest sports field, well-equipped laboratorie

and top-notch facilities. Each student had the privilege to carry a mobile phone of their choice, a

ell as Anderson drove off to drop Roland at his junior hi

nd, waiting for Michelle since her arrival at

od," Michel

and as they headed towards their class. On their way, t

lle," Richard

voice, choosing to maintain civility on the

hard asked, a wide grin on

with Daisy. She had no intention of entertaining furth

and ended quickly as usual. Mr. Matt, the school principal, addres

You are all welcome back to school for a new session and term, which I

er breath, quickly flashing a smile to the person

to get acquainted with each other to achieve our goals for suc

ience of the new students, the names of the prefects will be posted on the bulletin board near the broadcasting room. You can chec

s the principal finished his speech,

atting and gossiping cheerfully. Since it was the first

and Daisy, surprisingly with enthu

le thought to herself. The trio were inf

smissed the thought with her usual philosophy

urce, she noticed a tall, handsome boy sitting adjacent to Richard, gla

e excused herself from the class brie

e found the boy still staring at her. With

icular activity for the year. Participation in activities like marti

her most, Michelle told Daisy s

" Daisy exclai

od at it," Mi

y? There are so ma

t's between Judo and Taek

aze me. How strong are

eaning towards Taekwondo,

y reacted in

u?" Michelle a

idently. "I've trained for

led paper that landed on her desk. Looking around for the s

Mich! I heard you're joining the Taekwondo team this te

note, Michelle was brought back by Daisy

ten there?"

e's getting into acti

He won't start this soon," Daisy said skeptically, t

etly at Richard, who ga

claimed in unison, turni

ng herself for what could be trou

e where she could unwind and relax. Eventually, Michelle settled on the school garden as her sanctuary. It was adorned with a variety of c

n, Michelle's driver, would be dropping Daisy off at her house as per Michelle's request. T

le and Daisy. They turned cautiously, only to se

greeted th

replied t

mself, "I'm Daniel Bassey. But you can ca

l conflict, responded, "I'm Daisy Cole, and

e encounter. She didn't wish to engage further. J

" Roland called

d Daisy excused themselves, l

m a short distance away. "This term is gonna be super interestin

r his breath, feeling slighted

d Daniel. "Hey newbie, what's

ond. Instead, the other girl was answering f

" Richard clarified

n remember," Daniel affirmed,

artest and most brilliant girl I know in this sch

aniel queri

and lightly punch

tically before slinging his bag ov

d leave, pondering ab