ter

the fact that I got a satisfactory amount of money from a

on. Yet, along with that happiness cameⁿ with that feeling that all was not lost because I know Mr Xander was concerned and it would

I couldn't stop thinking about Mr. Xander. Yes, he instructed me to l

y, he will h

ar, and ask for help directly. It could be either right or wrong. I figured that I have nothin

im 19. Forget your baby face with your boobs and ass you could have passed 22 or 23. How could

al age has been a bad idea? I didn't tell her about my plans for the coming weekend,

," she said. "It is the latest I ca

have been so kind to me a

The long-awaited day eventually came, and I decided to wait till 4 p

as home alone as the Twins had gone with mum to her shop, and my dad had attended a "business meeting" attended

e first ring, I found myself unable to sit still, so I stood and be

el

day sir," I

eply sorry, but I just had to. Please can we meet for drink

cally. "We can't, don

only to hear the lin

on me, but not being one who would b

e said, the tone becoming authoritative. I h

on moving forward Now depend on me and how convincing I could sou

essed,"

er one dropped out of school because my parents had no money, and how my mum

y to hear all

how I went to Andrea for help and how desperate I wanted to leave California for Los A

t's inte

ateful if you can agree to be my mentor. If you invest in me

ur payback for doing the right thing, Maddison. You have $1,000 with you now. Apply to two private universities. If yo

entire ed

I don't intend to abandon yo

ard you. How can I ever repay you?" I didn't have enough words to

I have just one

g he asked for. I could not be when he was abo

sir, "I sa

I like that you are transparent and honest. Those rare traits to find in human

I won't fail you, I promise. Thank you so much f

s s

me Xander. Please do

you, Xander. I'

zone. I was so thankful that I decided to contact Mr. Xander again, and I followed through. The direction of my lif

form online and sent my appreciation. The admission process would take a month. I didn't even tell my parents anything about the process, but I knew I would have to tell

l her the good news.sh

when it comes to certain things. But he's very good and tha

ut you it wouldn't have happened. I'm so gr

t you are brave sha, after he told you to lose his

d painting the pictures of our future. Andrea still travel

ouldn't stop asking me about the form of the tailoring course, I stopped going. Instead, I enrolled for swimming lessons. I had always wanted to swim but that was not my main re

frustrating trying to fit in, not understanding most of what they were talking about as their reference to TV shows and travel sounded strange to me and I fe

on process. Not only had I been accepted into both schools, but I was also admitted to study the exact course I app

as evident in his voice. He encouraged me to choose

you are going to do. You have given me hope and a

just met was sponsoring my education. They would not believe it, and it would only make them uncomfortable to accept the proposal. I sat down an

oing to be a

uate? Glory be to God!" My mother

the initiative, for being brave and smart

good example to your younger on

only they knew that a divorced man wa

e for Los Angeles. My fees were sorted and Mr Xander had sent pocket money

torist, Mason, will pick you up at the airp

s school is concerned, and now I would be traveling by air for the first time in my life. I felt so pampered

t to finish your s

the money. I'm managing it well, so don't worry. I just needed t

ir mini bowl of ice cream. They brought sausage rolls and drinks to take away. Happy and talking excitedly a

oy. I was beyond grateful for the opportunity and blessings God had allowed me to enjoy. It was my first time on