Chapter Forty six

Just as I reached out to open the door, it automatically opened by itself. Impressive! I entered the building and saw a young lady about my age sitting at the reception.

“Finally, someone my age.” With everyone being older than me, they are making me feel like I am just a child.

“Good morning.”. I greeted the receptionist with so much emphasis.


The girl looked up from what she was doing and smiled in my direction. She is wearing a blue blazer and a white undershirt.

“Good! That means I didn’t over-dress.” I signed.


“I would not celebrate too early if I was you.” Aliyah snugged. She has told me that I am a little overdressed but I refused to listen to her words. So she is still waiting and praying for a moment to be proven right. So far, I am the one who is right and she is not happy about it.

“Good morning Mam, how may I be of help to you?”. The receptionist asked with a natural smile on her face. She has a beautiful and welcoming smile that made me have no choice but to smile back at her.


Instead of responding to her, I passed her the paper that was in my hand. She read through the paper and her eyes flicked in understanding.


“Welcome Mam, we have been expecting you. Go straight down the hallway until you reach the very end of the hall. At the right-hand side is the office of the headmistress of the nursery school, she will brief you on your job and things you should know.” The receptionist explained. I thanked her and made my way to the headmistress's office.


I knocked at the door and waited for instructions to come in. I feel so anxious as I wait to be called upon. I feel like I am about to have a job interview. My very first one.


“Come in”. A voice from inside the office called me.

“Okay Sophia, you can do this!.” I prep myself as I breathe in and out to steady my heartbeat.

I twisted the knock on the door and entered. I was shocked at who I was seeing. The woman looks too young to be a headmistress. I mean based on my own experience, most headmistresses are old women or at least forty-something years old.

This woman here looks as if she is not up to thirty years old.


“Miss Roman?”. The woman called out but I didn’t hear her because I was still in shock.


“Miss Roman!”. She called out again this time louder than before. I snapped out of my trance and sheepishly smiled at her.

“Good morning Mam.” I greeted her almost immediately.

“Morning Miss Sophia. There is no need to call me Mam, it makes me feel as if I am older than this. You can call me Felicia.” Said the headmistress.

“Em….” I don’t know what to say because I don’t know if it is permitted for me to do so, I don’t want to get into any trouble.

“It’s fine. You don’t have to worry, nobody is going to penalize you for calling me my name.” Felicia explained when she saw the look on my face.

“Okay Mam! Sorry Felicia and please you can call me Sophia too”. I said to her that it would not be fair that I call her by her name when she referred to me as Miss Roman. Nope! It’s not fair.


“Sure, that’s fair enough. Have your seat.” Mrs Sophia beacon on one of the seats In front of her. I went and took my seat.

“So, how are you enjoying the pack so far?.” Felicia asked me.

“Very well. The atmosphere around the pack is always friendly and accommodating.” I answered.

“That’s nice to hear. So, you will be assisting the teacher in nursery two class, an ID card, the school's guide book and the teacher's sportswear will be given to you.” Felicia went on and explained to me all the things I needed to understand.


“So when do you want to start?.” Felicia asked me.

“How about today?”. I said, unsure of what to actually say.


“Now? I am surprised. With your dressing, I thought you had somewhere else to go.” Felicia explained. So now she got me thinking that I am really overdressed. Felicia herself is wearing a long boubou v-neck gown.

“Okay then, the students will start pouring in in about fifteen minutes from now. Let’s get you settled before then”. Felicia and I stood up and left her office. As we went out of the administrative building, the receptionist waved at me and I waved back. Maybe she will be my first friend in this school.


“So how old are you if I may ask?.”

“I am eighteen!.” I replied shortly reply.

“That’s quite very young. Did you graduate from high school?” Felicia inquired.


“Yes this year.!” I answered wondering what's up all the questions.


“That’s good. Do come with a copy of your certificate tomorrow please.” Felicia said and a mental note so that I will not forget about it.


We walked in silence after that until we entered the nursery building and then to class two. The students' desks are round in shape with four chairs attached to each. The tables and chairs were in different colours that comprised both boyish and girlish colours. The walls were painted sky blue with different educatives posted all around it.

After entering the class, there is a small room with two desks before the main student class itself.

“This is the class teacher and assistant's office.”. Felicia explained. Just then, a petty young woman of about twenty-three to twenty-five years old came out of the student area. She is putting on a blue jeans trouser and a black T-shirt. She is wearing a pair of black sneakers. Simple! This is the one word you can use to describe her outfit. I am definitely overdressed.


“Good morning.” She greeted and came closer and gave Felicia a hug. She then waved at me and I waved back.

“Good morning Jennifer. This is Sophia, she will be assisting you from now on..” Felicia introduced.


“Nice to meet you Sophia! I look forward to working with you.” Jennifer genuinely said.

“Nice to meet you too.” I managed to say. I feel very awkward now. Seeing as how both of them are so casual, I dress as if I am going to a meeting.

“Okay then, I will leave both of you to catch up before the students arrive, Sophia don’t forget to come with your certificate tomorrow. I will send someone to bring your ID later on.” Felicia stated and without waiting for any reply, she left.