Aunty Ameze had for to the salon to raid he hair preparatory for his trip which was only two days away. She's thought she'd finish on time and come over to my school as usual to take me home. She couldn't make it.
When school dismissed that day as usual, I went to the waiting room to wait for Aunty Ameze. The school bus had left and parents were coming in one's and twos to pick their wards. Patiently, I waited staring intermittently at my wristwatch.
Suddenly, I felt a gentle tap on my shoulder. I was already dozing. My eyes flipped open and starred dissapointed at my mother.
"Aunty Ameze couldn't make it, "she said smoothly, "She called me a while ago. "
I hissed and followed her into the Toyota SuV.
"You look tired, "she winked. "Hop into the back seat and catch some catch some sleep