CHAPTER 28: A MEMORY THAT I DO NOT UNDERSTAND

Melissa

The week ran ahead so fast; tending to the kids’ welfare, my classes and also the competition. They took a large chunk of my time. Albert and Janet made sure to help in whatever way they could.

Today was D-day, the day of the competition. Janet came along, promising to cheer me up.

The kids arranged a basket of food and some blankets with Janet, it felt like we were going on a mini picnic.

“Albert, Aiden, Aurora, come on. We would be late, the driver is outside,” I stood with the ride accompanying us to the venue.

The Thatchers decided to host the event in their house, their compound was large enough. There were just 50 applicants and I just happened to be 40th out of the 50th.

“Coming mommy,” they raced outside, filling themselves in the backseat of the car.

Janet's text came in at the right time.

I'm at the venue, where are you guys? It's about starting, participants are heading in.

I texted her back. On our way, you know the way kids can be.

“Sorry for the delay,”