She has been holding on to that thousand bucks for several months. Money was given by her godmothers when they had dinner one hot Saturday night last summer.
She wanted to give it to her mother then, to add to her tuition expenses. Her mom declined, and told her to keep it so she could buy what she needs.
A month ago, she bought a jacket, a hoodie which will be used to school because the classrooms can be very cold.
She insisted on giving to her mom what was left of her money, almost two thirds of the original amount. Again, she was told to keep it so she can get whatever else she needs for herself.
A few days ago, the mother went to her school to get the first trimester grades.
The grades are good, better than last year’s first trimester grade.
The mother was excited and can’t wait to go to tell the family waiting for her.
But the teacher dropped a bomb.
