Mimi tried remembering where she misplaced the book. Of all things she had to misplace that book, she'd taken her time and prepared two days back to write out everything, she decided it was time to let out everything, her mother, siblings and friends deserved to know and if she wanted an improvement, she needed it though she believed being mute was a punishment because she kept quiet about her dad's deeds but then she had to let it all out, she needed refreshments and a new life.

While writing it, the buried memories came back afresh and she wrote it in tears while Fara slept soundly. She spent the whole night writing it 'cause she stopped several times to catch her breath or cry and now the book was no where to be found, for goodness sake, could she be punished less?

Dropping her bag on her chair, she searched her locker, went to the dance studio locker room, the football locker room and many places she'd visited in the past two days but the book was no where to be found.

Going back into the class, they didn't have any class that day so far they'd just ended their mid term tests few days back, it was a Friday and the day of her presentation. Presentation, presentation, that word reminded her she went to Christian's place for rehearsal, did she forget it at his place?

Her eyes went over to Christian's seat that instant but he wasn't there neither were his friends. She heaved before sitting on her chair.

"Mimi," a voice, no, two voices she could recognise anywhere to be her friends, okay, they were practically no longer friends or were they? They didn't speak for two whole weeks.

She looked up to meet the apologetic looks of Tife and Dera, raising her brows at them, she wondered why they just decided to talk to her, did Christian tell them the content of the book?

"Mimi, we are so sorry, we thought you would tell us if we did this but it proved to be futile," Tife started as she made to hold Mimi's hand.

"And now we just released we were being selfish, we should have been patient with you, we know you'll surely tell us one day," Dera added before holding her hand too.

Mimi stared at them in surprise. What made them change their mind?

"We are so sorry, we'll wait for you to tell us one day, can you forgive us now?" They both said in unison and Mimi wondered if they rehearsed it.

She stared at them for some minutes before her face broke into a grin, standing up, she enveloped them in a hug, there was no way she could stay angry at them.

"We missed you," Tife and Dera confessed while Mimi nodded. How she so much missed them too? Life without them had been more than boring.

The entrance of Miss Miracle made them break their hug, after the normal exchange of pleasantries, she began.

"Your tests results are out, I'll be pasting it on the notice board now, check your stand and make adjustments, I'll be back later for your presentation," she walked to the board and pasted the results has she mentioned, immediately she left the class, students rushed to the notice board, Mimi didn't bother going likewise Dera who knew she would either be last place or second to the last, so, instead of stressing her legs to the notice board, she went on explaining the happenings in their lives for that missed two weeks to Mimi.

Mimi who wanted to go to Christian and ask him about the book had no other choice than to stay and listen to Dera.

"Dera, you came second," Tife announced and Mimi narrowed her eyes.

"Ehn? What did you say?" Dera queried as Tife sat down.

Tife chuckled, "Can you even believe it if you actually came second, you're second from the bottom."

Dera hissed before shrugging, "I know that, main reason I didn't bother disturbing myself."

Tife chuckled before turning to Mimi, "Mimi, your name appeared in the tenth place."

"Ehn!" Dera exclaimed and Mimi's eyes widened before touching her chest for clarification and Tife nodded.

"To be candid, I wasn't shocked to see your name there, our study session must pay off right?"

Mimi nodded. Dera who wanted to say something was interrupted by the sudden noise that emanated from the class. They all turned to the entrance only to realize their principal, Miss Miracle and two police officers just walked into their class.

Mimi's heart raced at this as she wondered if they came for her. Did Christian report her? Did they know she killed her dad? Did…

"Alex Ephraim," The principal called and Alex who was wallowing in his thoughts about coming third place again jumped to his feet upon hearing his name.

"Your attention is needed in the station," Miss Miracle announced and he blinked.

"Why?" Alex questioned with fear consuming him.

"You're the prime suspect we have on Benita Adesola's death and also for attempted sexual assault," one of the police announced and the students gasped.

Alex staggered before gaining his composure after some seconds, then he turned to glare at Mimi who looked away quickly.

"I can't go with you," Alex insisted. After much exchange of words, Alex was dragged out of the school.

"Mimi, the principal seeks for your attention," Miss Miracle announced and the whole class turned to her.

"What happened?" Dera whispered to Mimi who forced a smile before standing up.

"Let's go with you," Tife offered and Mimi didn't hesitate, they followed her to the principal's office, while she entered they stayed outside.

"I learnt you're the witness and complaint here," the principal started and Mimi wondered what he was driving at.

"So far, you can't talk, I'll need your statement on everything," he pushed a book to her and she glanced at him before picking up the pen and book and did as ordered.

Minutes later, she left his office while Dera and Tife rushed to her with different questions. Heading back to the class, she promised to tell them about everything.

"So, they are back now, it's time to start the presentation," Miss Miracle announced as Mimi, Tife and Dera walked back to their seats.

"First here is Tife and Alex but unfortunately Alex is not here, I'll communicate on what to do, next is Christy and Michael."

Christy sashayed to the front of the class in full pride while Michael followed suit. Minutes later, they ended it, were applauded and Dera and Laiq were called up.

The presentation went on and on till it was Christian and Mimi's turn. So far Mimi couldn't talk, she had to resort to body language, facial expressions and a little bit of writing.
After the applause, Miss Miracle walked out of the class.

Christian wanted to go back to his seat but Mimi dragged him out of the class. She dropped his hand when they got to the art studio.

You read my book right?

She raised her book to his face and Christian nodded.

"See, Mimi, I'm sorry if I read it without your permission but I couldn't help it."

She scoffed before demanding for her book.

"Aren't you going to say anything?"

She shook her head and he wondered if she was entirely pissed with him.

"Mimi, I'm sorry, I'm deeply sorry, I didn't mean to read it but I just couldn't help it," he apologized and Mimi nodded before writing..

'It's okay, you were bound to read it anyway but I wanted my family to read it first but it's alright and no I'm not angry.

She gave him a convincing look and he smiled.

"Your book is in the class, thanks fir not being angry."

She nodded before walking back to the class, after he gave her the book she went back to her seat and decided to give it to Tife and Dera.

"What's this?" Dera questioned with raised brows.

What you've all been waiting for' She wrote down.

Tife and Dera shared a confused look.

'Read it and you'll understand.'

They both nodded in unison before adjusting their sitting position to read it.

Halfway, tears rolled down Dera's cheeks and Mimi decided to look away. She didn't want anything to make her brood.

"You went through a lot," Tife uttered immediately they closed the book.

"I'm so sorry, God, Mimi you're a strong girl, I would have killed him since the first day," Dera said amidst tears before they all pulled in for a group hug.