BOUND 'A game of love and power'

Hi , bear with me .I know this chapter is short but it gets longer as we proceed .

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It was another year in bethmoris high , many students were bustling around with their bags and boxes . Some were loitering and chatting around .

I carefully took out my luggage and school bag from my mother's car trunk .

"Careful dear ." She said giving me an helping hand . I smiled and shook my head .

"Mum , I'm no longer a kid ." I said as I lowered my gaze in sweet embarrassment. Many students were looking at us . The old and new alike . I felt like hiding under my mother's dress.

"I'm now in my second year - you don't have to do all this for me again." I took my bags from her and marched towards my dorm.

Though , she still followed me behind . I somehow loved it but I never showed it . Nah . I'm a grown up now .

"I need to refurnish your room when next I visit." My mom said looking around my room when we entered as she felt the paints on the wall .

I dropped my bags on the floor and went to meet her .

"You don't need to worry mom ," I sighed . She has always make sure that I'm comfortable anywhere even though it's inconvenient for her . I love it but I want her to stop . Two years more and I would graduate and start working .

Cupping my face , she shook her head and said , " Debbie, if you are not okay , how would I be ?, don't bother yourself, I know what you're worried about ," she smiled , "I won't spend to much just a little." She winsked .

I just laughed and said replied," okay . "

We arranged my things together as she packed my beverages properly in the cupboard. When we were through, we sat down and had lunch .

" Be a good girl and stay out of trouble." My mom said as she opened her car door .

I nod and waved at when she started her car and drove out if the school compound. I felt loneliness crept in as always as I stood there . I took a deep breath to clam myself as I head back to my dorm .

"I have so many things to do ," I murmured to myself as I sat down on the bed .

"Firstly, to the bursar to clear my fees ." I counted with my fingers. " Secondly, check the school timetable and thirdly..." I mused ...

" What do I need to do thirdly? "

" Okay , " I snapped my fingers," check my class . "

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My next door neighbor whom also arrived that same day , followed me as she too has some clearance to make . We both strolled together to the bursar's office.

She recounted her holidays to me as we kept going and me being me , smiled occasionally or laughed at any funny scene . We reached the office in tow and sat down as we waited for others to clear theirs. As I sat there staring into the empty space , my gaze shifted to the new students who were all giddy and carefree.

I internally morn for them . Very soon , they would learn to always be alert .

"Hey "... I heard a voice from behind. I turned around and stared at my neighbor quizzically.

"It's our turn ."

"Ohh "

We stood up and went in .

"Ah Deborah." The bursar smiled at me . I also returned the smile and waved at her as a greeting. She asked about my mom as she collected our fees and stock them . I responded, "very well ."

"My regards to her ." She said as we left .

"Something's on your mind ?" Someone echoed behind me . I was startled as I turned back and saw my neighbor still walking behind me .

Wait , did she followed me ?. I internally sighed .

"Uhm ... checking for my class ." I said looking at the student's card again .

"Really, then we can do it together."

"I also want to check my class ." She clapped.

Pausing for a minute, I nod in agreement as we both went together.

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