Divided We Stand 1

Mondays are usually Anya's favourite day of the week. She enjoys the company of her pupils who would be more occupied with school work than having time to play around. However, this Monday was different. The principal had arrived at school earlier than usual. He was supposed to have a meeting with Anya and Mr Rodriguez concerning the science fair.

Anya was sceptical about going for the meeting knowing who she was dealing with. However, she had to be present. Seated directly opposite Mr. Surajo who was tidying his desk to get it ready for the day, Anya said all manners of silent prayers to heaven to keep Mr. Rodriguez away from the meeting.

Mr. Surajo on the other hand had glanced at his wristwatch a good number of times and decided to give up the wait.

"We may have to start the meeting. Perhaps he will join us later."

"We can do that, sir."

And so the meeting began. Mr Surajo explained the rulings of the State Education Board on the science fair, mentioning that it would take plac