I’m in my father’s office, no cellphone, no music. The only noise I can hear is the one I’m making as I page my book trying to find what I can read.

I wanted to bring my phone because the notes were there but she decided to print them out for me and took my phone away, disadvantages of having a printing machine and a receptionist in one place.

I don’t know what to read, I don’t read unless I have a test coming. I am not a fan of books. If it was for me, I would pay someone to study and write exams on my behalf. If I was a millionaire, I shouldn’t be stressing about exams or how my semester marks will be, I would have had someone to deal with that. As long as I get my degree and move on with life.

I ended up sleeping on the table and I could hear myself snoring. I feel the presence and I woke up really fast I nearly broken my neck. If it’s my mom behind me, hell will break loose.

I hesitated to look at the back but I turned my head anywhere. This is not possible, I swear there is someone with me here but I cannot see any.

“Your mother won’t be impressed hey, sleeping while you’re supposed to be studying” the voice filled out the room.

I have to be dreaming, because this isn’t real. I can see my notes moving and it looks like someone is going through them.

“Books books books. I love reading. If It was possible I would do it for you but hey” the voice said.

I don’t know if the person talking is a girl or boy but the voice is so soft, so full of peace. The calmness of the voice makes my nerves calmer.

I am a ghost fearer you’d swear I once saw one. But the voice here doesn’t scare me at all. I know it’s a ghost and I know I’m supposed to be scared but nah this girl is strong.

“Why are you not talking to me? Please I’m lonely”

“What?”

How am I supposed to talk to a ghost.

“Atleast tell me your name, please”

“Olerato, my name is Olerato”

Why am I talking to the ghost in the first place? I should be on my knees praying.

“Hmm nice name”

Are ghosts supposed to compliment non-living things?

“And yours? What is your name?”

“Sorry I’ve gotta go” and just like that the voice disappeared.

Weirdo….