Chapter 3: Private Tutor

Unwilling to call him on his faults in my mom's presence, as I don't want some after scolding about ethics and conduct, I smile like a fool. "It happens, you see someone for the first time and think you have seen them before, a sense of déjà vu ." I smile, although it wasn't what I had in mind to say. I wanted to say" you douche bag, you pushed me when it wasn't my fault, and on top of that you insulted my mama. I will teach you a lesson." ( but I said it to myself so nobody heard it). "No, that's not it. I know I have met you somewhere, I'm confident about that," he says, trying hard to recall our meeting while I'm doing my best to make him forget. "Boy, you can't spend the whole evening debating if you have met before or not," my mum calls our attention to them * Have I told you how much I love this woman?* Walking towards the chair I normally sit on during dinner, I was surprised to find out Dave chose the one near it. What a frustrating coincidence. With everyone seated, Mom prays, and we begin to eat. "Danny, I heard from your mom that you are attending Young Scientists Academy, is that right?" Rosy asks. Ummmm yeah, " I answer. A shy smile on my face. My mum has always been one who can't let a good conversation pass her chirped in. "Yeah, his good at the science subjects. He wants to be a pediatrician, although I want him to be an engineer. I mean, why would he spend his years schooling just tocaterr for children?" Oh gosh! I mentally face-palm. The dam has been broken. "His choice is equally good. He loves children. " Sam thankfully comes to my rescue. "Your son must be exceptionally intelligent to make the mark for the school. My son here isn't all that intelligent. He couldn't make it, so I had to bribe my cousin to help him;m, he was admitted on trial." The mother says with a sad look. If I thought my mother was the worst when it comes to talking without minding about others' emotions, then I'm in for some surprise. When it comes to embarrassing your children, a mother is better than her. "Danny, as you are good at science, can you help my Dave? I know it's too early to ask, considering we met today, and I will pay for it," Rosy offers. I blush at her Words. Who wouldn't be? I get to teach like the hottest guy in the universe. If I were to be a girl, I would have squealed inwardly, but I didn't as I hate guys that does it. Noticing their eyes on me made me recall that I have an unanswered question. One, they're waiting for me to answer. "No problem, ma. I will do it. Don't think about paying after all, he is in the same class as I, it will just be like writing an assignment." I smile. Mother beams with pride at my words. You can see happiness clearly on her Face. "Thanks, son, you don't know how happy I am," gushed. "You are welcome, "I reply. Chancing a look at David, I notice he isn't even looking at us. He's busy eating his meal and acting as if we're not discussing him. "Thanks for the dinner, we hope we get invited again," Sam says. Rosy nods, agreeing with him. " Thanks, ma, goodnight,t Daniel," Davie says before he walks out the door. "Night to you, ttooo" whisperer, although I am confident he didn't hear it. "So, how was the family? I know you are still blinded by their beauty. I mean it's a crime to be that beautiful", my mum fans herself. " That's gross", I make a face at her. I helped her with the washing before I retired to bed. The image of Davie lured me to a deep and peaceful sleep. I woke up with a real headache. mMyMymomidn't allow me to get a good night's sleep last night, she played all Sia's songs in her collection. I don't understand her sometimes. She played chandelier till two in the morning, and I was tempted to ask her if she is planning on committing suicide... ..u never know, itsit'sst to stay on a sasafeide. Thankfully, my grumpy neighbor threatened to call the police if she didn't turn the volume an, and luckily that shut her up for good. "Manuel!!! "My mum shouts. With how lively her voice is, I'm left to wonder if she's the one who played music till daybreak. Am over hear battling a splitting headache while she's not feeling anything. It's just not fair! I slowly walk to the bathroom with my eardrums still repeating her words. I have developed a stubborn headache. I take some paracetamol tablets, hoping to God it will be able to stop the headache before I reach school. I did my morning business as slowly as I could wasn't bothered by the time. I know I have almost two hours before school starts. I wear my school uniform and put on my P. E inside my bag. Today is our sports day, and I happened to forget to keep one in school, that's why I'm not taking it. Mom thankfully prepared a Meal for me before leaving. It's as if she's aware I don't have the strength to do anything else. I savour my meal slowly, never wanting it to finish. I really did enjoy today's breakfast. It's as if there's an extra spice put into it. I decided to take the school bus since my mom has already gone to work. Walking to school isn't an option at all. It'll only make me late for school. I arrive at school thirty minutes before assembly. "Hi Danny," a girl calls to me, waving at me, she smiles brightly. I smile back as I continue walking to the hall. At my previous school, I was Mr popular. Everyone loved me until the incident that changed my perspective about everyone except my mum. She was the only person who stayed by my side through the horns and problems. Still lost in thought, I wasn't paying attention to where I was heading until I bumped into someone, "Umm, sorry I didn't mean to do that," I apologize without looking at the person. I was ade to walk out on the person when a single word he said stopped me in my tracks. "Daniel," the familiar voice said. I look up in surprise to see a smiling David. "Oh man, never expected to meet you here."