EXPERIENCE Vs REALITY Cont...

Christy held on to the story handed down to her by her father. And for fear of bringing shame and heartbreak to her parents she decided to follow line by line all she is instructed to do or not to do. She was indeed an obedient child.

Another chapter of her life opened when she gained admission into the best secondary school in her state. Her father had swore to sponsor his children to whatever academic height they desire. She was so excited as she was to start her senior secondary school life in a new environment and it was a boarding school. Although she didn't keep friends, she loved adventures and knowing new places. She was also a very inquisitive young child.

Her mother being an educated woman was a very patient listener who always gave ears to her numerous questions no matter how deep they were. She answered them all and taught her about Sex education cause she was already in her adolescence.

Immediately, preparations to go to her new school began. She went shopping with her mother who carefully guided her on things necessary for her.

She got more than enough to sustain her from the time she gets there to the next visiting day.

The following day, she set out very early with her father and mother to go to school. Of course, her father didn't forget to preach his sermon of 'stay away from friends'. She smiled and said " Dad, I won't forget, I won't disappoint you". Her mother also added to the sermon of 'know the daughter of whom you are, face your studies and be a good girl. Please don't break our hearts & always pray". She said these in tears as she was going to miss her dear daughter so much.

Christy hugged her parents a midst tears and sobbing. It was an emotional moment for the Alberts. But they had to go and trust God to keep their daughter safe for them.

The first day of resumption was for familiarization, knowing the school environment and get the hostel allocated for each student.

Fortunately, her hostel wasn't so far from her class and as a studious girls, it was an open opportunity to her. Christy was poisoned to stay glued to her books, her God and nothing else.

Learning started with her favourite subject Mathematics. Though it was higher than her junior secondary level, she didn't find it difficult to catch up. This made her stand out in this subject. Her teacher was a young female Corp member who was so friendly and patient. This made her fall in love with the subject the more. In contrast to this, her English teacher was a talk, dark and unfriendly man who had an accent that made the subject very uninteresting. Despite this, Christy made up mind to put in her best to excel in the subject.

What do think would be the fate of this bright girl knowing the warnings of her parents? Would she survive without the help of friends?