As I woke up in the morning in my dormitory. I went to have my bath and arranged everything I needed.

As I entered my dormitory once again. I could see beaming smiles on everyone's faces...I was irritated of course. It was visiting day afterward.

Annoyed at the whole scenery before me. I just carried the book I was reading..... a touch of flame...as I lay on my bed.

In the course of reading Ezra came to my bed and as usual smiled.

"Good morning Zeph"

"Good morning"

"We didn't talk throughout yesterday...."

"I was busy" I cut in quickly to end the questions coming for me.

Ezra could always sense when I was distressed in a way I couldn't.

"Oh sorry" her smile lessened before she left my bed. As truly distressed as I was.....I breathed deeply and continued reading

*******(in the school area)
The classes I had throughout were hectic indeed. I don't understand why all those science subjects have to be associated with me truly I want to be a businesswoman....so I think I should focus more on that....at least my last class of the day was commerce...and after school activity....visiting begins....I cursed inwardly as I cringed at the thought of meeting my parents.

I walked through the halls with my commerce books as it was practically my best class.

As I entered the class and sat on my seat shortly Mrs. Flora brown came inside elegantly of course with her chocolate complexion and she had freckles which made her quite cute.

Her hair was shoulder length, shining black and straight. Shortly we began the class.
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After 30 mins later the class was over. You see people walking eagerly to the visiting area to see their parents as earlier announced by the class speaker.

I walked slowly to the visiting area..as if they wasted the time but it didn't make any difference.. Argh why does the universe want me to meet them..wow the place was packed! I could already see Ezra with her mom.

She was uncomfortable as always. I guess I wasn't the only one having parental issues. In the massive crowd, I finally found my parents at first my mom.

As she saw me she was smiling at me and always expecting me to smile back but as usual. I don't smile at all.

She went further to hug me...I didn't sneer at her or push her away just that I didn't warp my arms around her like she did to me.

"Zephaniah my love...how are you" she said still holding me with so much energy.

"I'm doing well Mom," I said as I took a step backward to create distance. I didn't like being too close to people after all.

"Okay good your dad is at the car park outside," she said as I simply nodded. We walked to the car park.

As I scanned the area I noticed a dark-skinned man with a smooth jawline and divine facial features. he had dark shining hair like Mrs. Flora as he was absently minded on his mobile phone. We move closer to him.

He noticed our presence as he said
"Zephaniah?" he said in a calm demeanor.

"Dad!" I gave him the same cold shoulder as he did.

"How are you doing?"

"Good"

"I've been worried about you," he said looking straight ahead at the blue horizon.

"Oh....and why is that?" I asked surprisingly curious.

"The world is dangerous it does not care who or what you are.....Zephaniah"

This time he looked at me...I could see his brown eyes piercing through me so easily.

"I'm capable of defending myself...Dad," I said immediately tearing my eyes away from him.

"I know you can," he said smiling at me.....I kinda felt bad I couldn't return him a smile back.

Shortly my mother got the food from the Puegot 404 car and we all ate in silence. After we were done. I packed all the plates into the boot of the car.....I knew they would be leaving soon...but a little wanted them to stay by them i mean my father of course....my mum can sometimes be a buzz kill.

During all this thinking I heard my mum's choir voice echo my name from the polished wooden chair she and Dad sat on.

"Zephaniah?" she called out.

After tidying up the car...I went toward them.

"what's up Dad," I said ignoring  Mum. But she never minded actually.

He gave me a pink little bag...I didn't bother opening it at least not now but I curtly said a "thank you" When he noticed I wasn't opening it he said.

"Open it"

"Oh," they both look at me eagerly...I was also curious about what was inside.

I opened it and, saw a small jewelry case. I brought it out as I took a little glance at them. They were excited for no reason...I think. I opened the jewelry box and beheld a simple but elegant necklace with a butterfly pendant at the bottom. It was, gold in color and shone in the bright sun that afternoon...hmm...it is quite nice but what's the catch...I know fully well that my birthday was nowhere close so why the gift?.. I looked at them questioningly before my mum said.

"It's just a visiting gift"

A visiting gift?..okay enough of jokes now what's going on? I now looked directly at my dad.

"To be frank the necklace is a tracker," my dad said and he didn't seem like the type to be joking.

"At the back of the pendant there's a little button...if you press it for a minute... I'll be able to track you anywhere...I hope you understand?"

He continued as I was in silence. I checked the pendant and all he said was true there was a little button there so little it seemed it didn't exist. After the long-awaited silence, I finally said.

"Don't need this," I Stretch the necklace towards him as anger swelled up in me to see he doesn't trust me.

"We just want to know where you are...please darling" Mum pleaded but I just ignored her while looking straight into my dad's eyes with rage until he finally said.

"Zephaniah...I want you to promise me..you won't lose it at least not intentionally"

"Dad...." I tried to reason with him but he wouldn't.
"Please... Zeph," he said with emotion swirling in his eyes.
I guess I just had to wear the necklace...and even thinking about it....they can't find me if I don't want them to so I guess it's not that bad.

I gave him a curt nod and he walked at the back of me as I lifted my black silk long hair to the side he wore the pendant on my black-skinned shoulder blade as I was quite skinny.

For odd reasons, I found myself quite sexy being skinny. Focusing now on my present state my parents began to take their leave after saying our final goodbyes...at least their final goodbyes....I'm not a fan of goodbyes....so...thank you!

After I watched the Puegot 404 drive outside the gate. I left the car park. I wanted to see Ezra.

I know deeply that she didn't want her parents to like me but she likes believing...having hope and that's one thing I respect about her.

I felt weird with the pendant lingering on my neck not that it was heavy. It will cause attention.

I finally sighted Ezra and her mom. Her mom is a perfectist...she and Ezra looked exactly alike except for their eyes. Ezra has blue eyes like her dad while her mom has black eyes but they both have the same long blonde hair and model-like facial features.

I finally reached up to them.

"Hello, Mrs. Downs" I greeted her with an expressionless face.

"Oh... Zephaniah," she said in her drastic voice.....she is so dramatic.

"Hey...Zeph" Ezra says in a timid voice...why was Ezra behaving like this? I figured it was her mum...I need to help her.

"Zephaniah I was just busy telling Ezra about all my business trips and tours I've been on since she left for school.....since she aspired to be like me and take on my business," Mrs. Downs said proudly and Ezra's frown deepened.

"Nice..but I don't think Ezra would like that," I said with conviction.

"Excuse me!" she said as she was baffled at my response.

"I mean she wouldn't like that at all," I said calmly but firmly.

"Ezra I would not stay here and be insulted as this" Mrs. Downs complains.

"Have you ever asked Ezra what she wants for once...and not always thinking about yourself"

"Of course I do...don't I darling?" Mrs. Downs says looking at Ezra but she avoids eye contact with her.

"Sorry to be rude but... I and Ezra have a party to prepare for....so please will you excuse me?" I said sassily grabbing Ezra's hand and walking away.

I was so lost in thoughts about the whole scenario that I didn't note when Ezra whispered goodbye to her distorted expression Mum.
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