"The more the challenges taken, the lesser the curiosity that accost. I need to be a proposed failure turn success", I used to meditate this
Am a young lady of 21years, Orji Precious. I am the third out of Six children. I am unfortunately from a poor family but my parent struggles hard to send us to school. I graduated college in year 2012. I have been working since my graduation so as to help my family and myself to go to university.
I worked in a store for three years and I have a true friend in my working place named Endurance. She is smart, nice, pretty, we are of the same folk.
A fateful day came, She told me she was given an opportunity to travel abroad to work and school with the pay she will be given. She then asked me if I will like to go.
Damn!!! On hearing this, I was happy and told her I will reply her after telling my parent.
On getting home, I told my parent about the offer. They were happy but suddenly stopped. I was scared and worried.
My parent looked at each other's gloomy face and directed their upright head down to the extent that my father's beard was touching his upper chest.
"Hope I won't be asked to bring money, you know we are poor", my father said with a shaky tone. I will pay but it won't be much, I confidently replied. Hope it is not a scam.
Months went by, my days in these country was numbered. I luckily got my passport and other necessary documents. I travelled at the end of the year. The sad part, my helper was taken to Europe while I was flew to United States of America.
Arrived at another unknown land like a new born baby, it was indisputably a change of location, intellect and improve in my social awareness. I was admitted into New Orleans State University.
It was very late at night when I entered the vicinity of the School. I really don't know where am going. I was in the school premises because i was given student's Visa; I was stranded. I called the school's registry, it was fluctuating. A lady and a guy walked up to me, thank God.
I told them am a new student looking for Matt- Lyon's Apartment, they told me it has been locked tonight if I will come back tomorrow. This declarayon left me depressed with curiousity written all over my pretty face.
The Guy and the Lady exchanged glances, guess they have noticed my weak vessel. The lady offered to accommodate me to sleep over till the next morning. I was left with no other thought than to accept with a huge appreciation.
The next morning, I was taken to Matt-Lyon's Apartment. I was directed to the room I was assigned to. Matt later came to me and discussed some issues pertaining school and told me new students registration is tomorrow.
I was left alone in the room. I am starving right now, I have some cookies.
I took my Registration day came and I went for it. On getting there, my name was checked on the system and I was told I am to pay $23000, I was dejected because I have only $100 with me.
I got back to Matt apartment, I called the number given to me by Endurance dad. So he instructed me to go back to the office.
Mr. Samuel pleaded on my behalf to be given more time but the school insisted I make part payment in 24hours .Mr. Samuel has no money. So he got me a ticket to fly to his place.
I discreetly ran from school the following morning .
On getting to Mr. Samuel house, it was late at night. His kids were asleep but his wife was waiting. I was welcomed by her. I was given a blanket and asked if I am going to eat. I nodded in rejection. Deep down me, I can't despite how much I was hungry because my mind was filled with sorrows and regrets.
The following day, I woke up with a worn-out body. I must have being tired because of the previous day's disappointment.
I got out of bed as early as possible to help with some house chores. I met with the kids and they were happy to have a stranger amidst them.
After the breakfast, I was called into the matrimonial bedroom of Mr Samuel and his wife. The couple asked me if I will like to work. With tears in my eyes, I managed to utter a soft 'yes' because I know with that, I can go back to school.
They both helped in search of work but all to no avail. Mr Samuel went to a store he had worked before to inquire for any vacancy. I was told to come. When I got there, I was asked for my I.D but I have none, so me working there is a limitation.
I went back home with enough sorrows in me again. There is nothing I could do than to keep to my prayers and remain steadfast to my hustle.
Weeks went by with the hope of getting work soon but all to no avail. People keep promising but not fulfilling that's why I resorted to the proposition that 'man proposes, God disposes.
I kept staying all alone at home for over two months doing nothing than watching T.V and getting fat. My social media friends kept on believing that I am doing good here but my parent kept on supporting my hustle with prayer, cool hustle.
On one of the weekends, I went out to a widely known Salon with the wife od Mr Samuel. On getting there, she finished her hair and we were waiting for the husband to come and pick us. While we were anxiously waiting, the hairdresser who is a white woman started making another woman's hair, I helped her in picking the weaveon.
For hours, the husband haven't shown up till she finished the woman's hair. The woman thanked me for helping her and gave me her card to call her in the night of that day.
On getting home in the night, I kept on thinking of what the woman is up to, i was curious.
The night came, I called the woman, Mrs Edward. She asked me about myself and I told her all about me, She felt sorry for me. She therefore promised to call me back. I was happy talking to this new friend, who I later got to know is from Britain, because I know the heaven is about shinning on me.
She didn't call for two days and I was worried curious if she has also turned to the ghost most people turn after a while, so I called her. She promised to call back again.
She finally called in the night and asked me if I will like to live with her. I told her I have to tell my uncle first and she said no problem. When Mr Samuel came, I told him everything and I told my parent too, they wished. What else?
Deep inside, Mr Samuel's wife doesn't want me to leave. I guess she is into me, I like her too.
Mr Samuel met with Mrs Edward. They ironed things out between themselves and reached a conclusion. I was not there because I was not invited.
The following morning, Mr Samuel drove me there with the little clothes I have. I met Mrs Edward's husband and two children, they all welcomed me, showed me the way to my room and took me around the compound.
That same day, I went out for shopping with the family. New cloths, shoes and all I could need were bought for me, I was happy beyond measure that I really don't know how to thank them. I was also dazzling in expensive dress, money is good.
We got back to their house. My parent called, I explained all they did, so they talked to them on phone and thanked them...
The story of my life changed the following week when the couple told me I will be going back to my school. I objected respectfully that they should instead of school opt for a job for me so I could earn money and pay for my fees.
The husband frowned at my counter-offer. I was getting wet. I have trespassed. He bursted into laughter after noticing my dejected face. He calmed me down and looked at his wife who was now smiling.
"In this life, you don't chase money at the expense of your future. We will cater for your School fees and all the necessary things you might need", the husband said. I was speechless. Don't ask me what followed; A swollen face of joy.
The next day, ticket was booked for me and Mr Edward. We both went to the school. The few students that we met during the attempted registration made some months ago looked at me and were flabbergasted to see me back after many months.
We went straight to the office and discussed with Matt and told her he is my guardian that am fully back to the school so he transferred money for a year tuition to the school account.
I was happy and really thanked goodness that my prayers were finally answered. It is time for Mr Edward to start going because his flight is for 5pm, we talked again. He advised me like father to his daughter. He gave me some money and then see him off and bid him farewell.
My studies has being progressing over the years, will start my medical profession in a year's time.
