It was after school and Samantha found her brother waiting for her at the school gate. They walked home together without uttering a word to one another. They arrived home still in silence. They found their mom making dinner. “Oh hello my two awesome babies, come and give mommy a hug”. Their mom said with a huge smile on her face. Thato hugged his mom. “No mom, don’t look at me, I am way older than that, don’t expect me to hug you”, Sam said, making her way to her bed room. “Wow someone is in a bad mood today”, Mrs Molebatsi said. “As always”, Thato laughed.

“How was school today”

“Greater than I expected mom, how was work?” Thato asked.

“Stressing as always, any homeworks?”

” Yeah, you can call us when dinner is ready, bye!” Thato said, heading to his room. In Samantha’s room. She is listening to music when she got a text on what’s app

hey Sammy Sammy

who’s this?!

oh, don’t you remember me?

Alice!! What exactly is it that you want from me?

wow! I want you to be one of us

really, but you are not not nice to me

are you in or what

lemme think about it

there’s nothing to think about dummy !!

ok fine I am in!

wow I can’t believe this!!! She said, screaming in her pillow. She called both her friends, Jordan and Lesedi using conference call. “Hey guys” she said.

“Oh hi , its so nice to talk to you, I already missed you girl” said Jordan

“Yeah yeah, you said you were going to to give me your brother’s numbers.”Lesedi said

“Well guys I have some amazing news, but they can wait for tomorrow, now let’s just gossip” Sam continued.

They talked for about an hour, conversation filled with laughter and joy.