School hours were over. Kwame went straight to his room when he arrived, he locked himself in his room and began to play video games. The driver informed Helena Kwame was in a bad mood so she decided to go to him, but realized his door was locked.
HELENA:
Open the door darling, you only play video games when you're feeling angry or sad. Tell me what happened at school today?
KWAME:
Everyone hates me now. James hates me, Shantel hates me and I'm pretty sure the entire stuff and school hate me!
HELENA:
Wait what?
Why??
KWAME:
They think I'm evil because Mr Sasu got arrested. But he slapped me mom!
HELENA:
I know sweetheart, please open the door let's find a solution.
( Kwame opened the door and hugged his mother )
aw my sweetheart.
KWAME:
Mommy he slapped me so hard they were there. I hate it that they're taking his side!
HELENA:
Who are the "they"?
KWAME:
James and some friends.
HELENA:
Oh good heavens!
KWAME:
I'm hurt mom.
HELENA:
Well why did you want Mr Sasu arrested?
KWAME:
He slapped me mom! I mean, I've never been slapped not even by you or even dad.
HELENA:
If you really went to that school to experience what your dad went through I don't think getting a teacher arrested is the right thing to do. I mean your dad didn't report anyone.
KWAME:
Even you?
I'm hurt mom! please leave.
HELENA:
I'm sorry babe, but that's the truth. I love you.
KWAME:
Love you more.
The next morning, Kwame woke up better than he did the night before. He dressed up for school and went down stairs to have breakfast.
KWAME:
Good morning mama.
HELENA:
Good morning darling, how are you feeling now?
KWAME:
Better mom.
I actually want you to call the police officer to release Mr. Sasu now mom.
HELENA:
Ai yaie captain!
( She said saluting him. She took her phone and placed the call. When Kwame got to school he saw James, Shantel and Samuel sitting under a tree. He walked straight to them. )
KWAME:
Good morning guys and a lady. How're you all doing?
( There was no response )
Okay, I know I overreacted yesterday. I'm even more sorry I took out my anger on you. I'm very sorry. I listened to your advice tho, Mr. Sasu has been released.
SHANTEL:
Wait really?
( She stood up and hugged Kwame so tight )
I knew you're a good person.
KWAME:
Thanks Shantel.
James I'm sorry for the things I said to you, I didn't mean it.
JAMES:
I'll forgive you if only you agree to buy me lunch today and the rest of the week.
KWAME:
I can even add breakfast to it.
Just please forgive me.
JAMES:
I was really hurt for real, but I also knew it's because you were angry. I'm also sorry for what I said I to you.
KWAME:
I'll also forgive you if you agree to come to my house this weekend for dinner. My mom asked me to invite my friend and it's you James.
JAMES:
I'll think about it.
( they all muted )
Yo yo yo, I'm kidding!
( They all burst into laughter )
That slap entered sha.
KWAME:
Okay now I'm out!
They all went to the classroom. Half way through school hours, Mr Sasu entered the class. The class became quite immediately he entered.
MR SASU:
Can I have a word with you outside Kwame?
KWAME:
I also have something to tell you, but I'd rather say it in front of everyone.
MR SASU:
You don't have to, I'm here to apologize for how I spoke to you and for slapping you. I shouldn't have.
KWAME:
Exactly, you shouldn't have! But I'm also sorry for how I spoke to you and for getting you arrested.
MR SASU:
Oh gosh you're just like your father.
KWAME:
Wait what? You taught my dad?
MR SASU:
( Mr Sasu laughed )
No we were best friends, but we got separated when he went to Canada to further his education.
KWAME:
Your best friend? Why did you slap your best friends only son?
MR SASU:
I didn't know, I saw the resemblance I mean, but I couldn't come to think Ofori Godson would actually let his son school here.
KWAME:
Oh my gosh, I'll come see you often sir you have a lot to tell me.
ME SASU:
Just make sure you don't get me arrested, boy.
( the entire class burst out into laughter )
KWAME:
Trust me I won't.
( Mr. Sasu went out of the class )
Helena was preparing dinner when Kwame got back from school.
KWAME:
Mom.. mommm
( Kwame shouted when he entered the house )
HELENA:
In the kitchen darling.
KWAME:
Mom you won't believe what I found out. Mr Sasu was dad's best friend, I mean during his school days.
HELENA:
Yeah I know.
KWAME:
Wait what?, why didn't you tell me?
HELENA:
I want you to promise me something darling, please stay away from him. Like very far away from him.
( Kwame stood there speechless )
I'll explain to you later, he's just bad news Kwame.
KWAME:
Okay tell me now, I want to know everything. There are so many things I don't know about dad, and you've made it pretty clear you won't tell me.
HELENA:
Kwame you have to trust me.
KWAME:
I'm sorry mom, buh right now Mr Sasu is the only one willing to tell me more about dad so I can't stay far away from him.
HELENA:
I would send you to another school then.
KWAME:
No mom, you won't.
( Kwame walked away )