IK ignored the sting in his buttocks as he walked home with his siblings bouncing along. He was really happy with himself. He knew his mother hadn't exactly praised him or endorsed what he did but he had glimpsed that happiness in her eyes. That look that said louder than words that she was proud of him. That was all that mattered. It more than made up for the lashes of cane he got for arriving school late. Seeing his siblings happy at the prospect of good food was all he needed. He truly felt like their big brother.

Amanda and Solomon went ahead, running at intervals, carefully avoiding the water puddles. "How was school, Love?" IK asked Selena who walked quietly by his side. She wasn't her usual chatty self.

"We had a new comer today" she stated.

"And?"

"The whole class likes her" she frowned.

"You don't?"

Selena twisted her mouth. "She answered so many questions today, even my teacher likes her already"

IK saw what the problem was and hid a smile. "She must be very brilliant. That means you would have to read a lot for your exams"

"I don't read a lot but I always come first" she said proudly.

to rely on that so much. He didn't think this 'new comer' was a threat to Selena but she didn't

read everyday. Lydia is not taking my

the fierce determination IK was hoping for. And knowing

and IK soon started cooking. "When would you teach me how to cook?" Selena asked

are still too young for that" IK

aggressively. "You are just

then, when you are four years older, you'd be

the side. "I would make

noticed that determined glint in her eyes and frowned. "Don't

longingly at the bubbling pot of rice. She could already perceive the aroma. "It has been so long we ate

Solomon finally entered the kitchen and he knew without asking

faces of his siblings

pot on fire and put the lid. "Follow me" he said and walked

*****

Florence forgot all about her fearful inclinations and unease, all she could think about was the wonder which was her son. She didn't know what her life would be like, without her wonderful husband and exceptional children. Despite the hardships they had to face, her children were her joy

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