I Hope You Will Never Regret

Principal Glen and his teachers were standing near their buses waiting for their learners. Avery was talking on the phone. She told Aunt Bridgette that the exam was very easy. Aunt Bridgette was so happy for her and replied, “You are so intelligent my little Avery. Do you want me to come and fetch you now or are you going to ride a bus?” Avery told her that she would ride a bus with other learners. Then they hung up.

At that time, the Manager of His Mercy restaurant, Mr Craig Hall, approached her smiling and said, “Good day Miss Martins, are you well? Mr Martins asked me to deliver the food to your teachers on your behalf.” Avery thanked him then they walked to where Principal Glen and other teachers were standing.

In the meantime, the learners were walking to their teachers smiling brightly. Before Principal Glen asked them about the paper, they told him that the exam question paper was easy. He was so happy; he couldn’t contain himself. Principal Glen smiled and said, “Let’s go for lunch, it’s my treat.”

Craig Hall approached Principal Glen smiling and said, “Sir, we are here to deliver food on behalf of Miss Martins. Where should we put the food?” Principal Glen was so shocked to hear that he smiled brightly at Avery. Then he thanked Mr Hall and asked him to follow them to the university canteen.

When they arrived at the university canteen, there were learners from other schools eating their lunch. Their principals were talking among themselves. Principal Glen smiled and invited them to eat lunch with them. They didn’t stand on ceremony with him, they followed Principal Glen. His Mercy restaurant’s waiters were carrying finger lunch platters.

While they were eating, the learners from other schools shouted that the results were out. The principals took the phones and looked at the Mathematics Olympiad website. At the top of the list was Avery with 100% marks. The second place was the learner from their rival school, St Thomas Private School, which had taken the first spot for four consecutive years. His name was Aubrey Smith, he obtained 90% marks.

Principal Glen was over the moon, he checked the rest of his learners. They all qualified for the second round. The Trinity Leadership Academy learners were overjoyed, they hugged each other. Their teachers were beside themselves with happiness.

Principal Fritz, from St Thomas Private School, was standing beside Principal Glen. He looked at him and said, “Congratulations Principal Glen, your learners did well.” Principal Glen smiled and replied, “Thank you, Principal Fritz. Your learners are outstanding as well.”

After lunch, Principal Glen bade farewell to his fellow principals. He and his teachers walked to their buses, followed by their learners. Then they went to His Glory hotel. They were singing and dancing. His Glory hotel was under the Martins Group.

Last week, CEO Martins indicated that he would sponsor all the learners who participated in the Mathematics Olympiad Competition. Since the competition had two rounds, he asked them to spend one night at His Glory hotel to avoid any distractions from home.

The learners were in awe when they saw the luxurious hotel. When they arrived at the reception area, the hotel staff member, Agnes Booth, was waiting for them. They were escorted to the conference room.

She greeted everyone and said, “My name is Agnes Booth, I am assigned to help you with your staying in the hotel. Three floors have been allocated to you. Each floor has thirty rooms. The rooms are spacious and have two double beds.”

Agnes had room keys in a box. She looked at Principal Glen and said, “I will leave the room key cards with you and take Miss Martins with me, Principal Glen. Dinner would be served at 6 pm at the second-floor restaurant.” She gave him the key cards then she left with Avery. Principal Glen asked Mr Gray to accompany the boys to their rooms, and then he asked his secretary, Miss Brenda Carr, to accompany the girls.

Avery was ushered to the Presidential Suite. She smiled brightly when she saw Aunt Bridgette. She ran to her and hugged her. Aunt Bridgette smiled and hugged her back and asked, “Baby, are the results out?”

Avery smiled and replied, “Yes, Aunt Bridge and I got full marks. Also, everyone in my school qualified for the second round.” Aunt Bridgette hugged her tightly and called room service. She ordered Vanilla Dream cake to celebrate Avery’s perfect score.

At that moment, someone knocked on the door. Aunt Bridgette walked to the door and opened it. She smiled brightly and said, “Uncle Martins, please come inside.” Uncle Martins was carrying a gift bag in his hand. Avery ran to her father and said proudly, “Daddy, I got full marks in the competition.”

Her father was beaming; he lifted her up and hugged her. He looked at his daughter and replied, “Congratulations Sweetheart, you did well. I bought you a gift to celebrate your achievement.” Avery took a gift with both hands and said, “Thank you, Daddy.” When she saw her gift, she screamed. Nestled in the velvet box was a silver bracelet with charms.

Avery took the bracelet out of the velvet box and said, “Daddy, it is beautiful. I love it.” Her father helped her to wear it. Avery looked at her father with sadness in her eyes and said, “I wish my big brother was here with us. I really missed him.”Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Her father ruffled her head and replied, “Sweetheart, I think he missed you as well. It’s difficult to win him back because your mother has told him half-truths. I tried to guide him to the truth, but I failed. I am sorry, my dearest daughter.”

At that moment, the waitress knocked on the door; Bridgette opened the door. Miss Booth came with the waiter. She was carrying a cake and the waiter was carrying side plates and cutlery. She smiled and greeted Mr Martins, and then they left the room. Aunt Bridgette walked to the bathroom and washed her hands, and then she cut the cake and said, “Congratulations on getting the perfect score.”

Avery smiled sweetly at her and replied, “Thank you, Aunt Bridge.” They started eating; the cake was melting in their mouths. Mr Martins indicated that he had a meeting at 5 pm but he promised that he would check on them later. Then he bade them goodbye and left.