Her New School

VALERIE STARTAM was boldly written, with passed on it.

To top it all, she's first on the list.

"Aaaaaa!!!." She screamed and Rita immediately rushed to her.

"What's going on?" Rita said.

"Look at this mum." She handed the laptop to Rita.

"Oh my God!" Rita exclaimed.

"You've passed the scholarship examination, I knew you were going to pass," Rita said, and she spread her arms.

Valeria wasted no time in engulfing her mum in a bone-crashing embrace.

"I made it, mum, I got a scholarship to Prestige High, a school only for the rich." Valeria said, with tears.

This really came as a shock to her. Finally, her dreams were slowly coming through.

"First thing tomorrow morning, I'll take you to Prestige High so we can complete the necessary processes required, so you can be a member of the school, as soon as possible," Rita stated, and Valeria nodded.

"I can't wait!"

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NEXT MORNING...

Valeria and Rita stood in front of Prestige High, they both couldn't stop smiling. Valeria felt like screaming so loudly, but she managed to control herself.

"Let's go mom, can't wait to see how the inside will look, I'm not okay standing here and staring at it." Valeria said impatiently. Rita laughed.

"Alright honey, let's go." Rita said.

They both met the guard in front of the school gate, they stated their purpose for being there, and he immediately let them in, but not without congratulating Valeria first. He was impressed when he heard she had passed the school exam and she came out first among all five students who had also passed the exam. It hadn't been an easy exam, so he was truly impressed.

When they both went in, they couldn't help but gasp at how enormous the school building was. It wasn't just big, but it was also beautiful.

"Where are all the students?" Valeria said.

"They must be in class already. Come on honey, we'll have to find the principal's office and get you sorted immediately, so you can start schooling with them today." Rita said.

"Okay mom, but how do we find our way around here? We'll definitely get lost with no direction," Valeria stated.

Rita's eyes scanned the environment, as if searching for someone, and thankfully, she saw a janitor coming their way.

"There, let's ask the janitor for directions." She said, pointing at a middle-aged lady who was holding a mop and a dustpan.

They both walked up to her.

"Excuse me, ma'am." Rita politely said, and the Janitor paused to speak to them.

"Yes, how can I help you?"

"Please, we're looking for the principal's office. My daughter just got a scholarship here, so we need to complete the registration." Rita said proudly. The janitor smiled.

"Congratulations dear." She said to Valeria.

"Thank you ma'am."

"Come with me, I'll take you there." The janitor said.

"Thank you so much." Rita sighed.

The janitor nodded, then she led the way to the principal's office.

It was a pretty long walk there, due to how big the school was, Valeria took her time in admiring the whole place as they walked, and her excitement only increased.

Finally, they arrived at the principal's office.

"We're here." The janitor said.

"Thank you so much for your kindness. I'm truly grateful for this," Rita said.

"It's alright." The janitor smiled.

"Thank you ma'am." Valeria added.

"It's nothing, I'll leave now." The janitor said, then she left.

Rita heaved a deep breath before placing a knock on the door.

"Come in." They heard someone say from inside.

"Let's go." Rita stated. She opened the door, then she went in, and Valeria followed.