A TALE OF TWO MERMAIDS
Story by Hossana Isaac O.
(Hossy)
Chapter 1
“sit” the principal said and Liliana sat down with her arms crossed
“Brianna, we’re waiting for you to sit down” the principal said
“point of correction mister principal, Y.O.U…. are waiting for her to sit down not me. She can stand till eternity, I don’t care” Liliana blurted out and looked away
Brianna scoffed and sat down on the other chair
“I’m highly disappointed in the both of you. You created a scene on the first day you resumed school?” the principal asked
“it’s not my fault. Look my face is all red now” Liliana said and Brianna scoffed again
“great, just great.” she said and scoffed again
“you’re such a drama queen. You started this silly fight. If you just listened to my apology we wouldn’t be in the principal’s office on the first day of school” Brianna added
Liliana wanted to talk but the principal stopped her
“that’s enough. I’ve respected you too enough. You’re from rich and decent homes, I never expected this attitude. We’ve gone through your previous schools report and we’ve found out that you’re both very intellectual and brilliant. So we expect you to behave yourself and come out outstanding in your studies. Do not fight ever again, with each other or any other student. Do you understand?” he said but they didn’t reply
“I’ll take that as a yes” the principal said
“you’re dismissed” he added and they both stood up the same time.
They glared at each other and Brianna left first before Liliana
Brianna went to the rest room but Liliana headed to the class
The science teacher was teaching
She quietly sat on her seat and brought out her book and pen
The students glanced at her before concentrating on the teacher again
Brianna came in and stood at the back, not wanting to sit beside Liliana again
She tapped a boy with glasses
“hey, weirdo go and sit beside the new girl there” she whispered to the boy
“how do you know they call me weirdo?” the boy whispered back
She looked him up and down
“it’s obvious you are. Now go before the teacher turns back” she whispered and he stood up and sat down beside Liliana
She sat on his chair and faced the screen board
“hi” a voice said beside her
She turned and saw a handsome boy
“hi” she greeted back
“I’m Zeus” he said
“I’m Brianna” she said with a smile and he smiled back
“so who can tell me the botanical name for mango?” the teacher asked
No one answered
“I just said that now. No one remembers? If you don’t answer it, all of you will serve detention at the home for elderly people” the teacher said
“ewwww”” the students said, because no one wanted to go and clean up Old grumpy and disgusting people
“pick a saviour now” the teacher said
The students began to look at each other
Liliana looked through the note she was making from what the teacher was saying
She saw the botanical name and smiled
“can I try?” she asked with her eyes raised
Every eyes turned to her
“yes” the teacher said
“mangifirà indica” she replied
“correct” the teacher said and all the students cheered and started clapping for their saviour, who saved them from detention
Liliana smiled happily
Brianna on the other hand was frowning
“why would they be clapping for her?” she said to herself
She looked beside her, Zeus was clapping too
“saviour” a boy cheered and they laughed
“I’ll show them who the real saviour is” she said and took one of the books belonging to the weirdo
She found a pen and settled down to listen to the teacher
After teaching for eight more minutes, she then asked another question
“now, in giving out botanical names what is the method used?” she said and faced the students
Brianna raised her hand immediately
“yes”
“in naming species, first you write the generic name which begins with a capital letter, then you write the specific name which begins with a small letter. Then you underline each of the names differently but if you’re typing it, you just type them in italics” she said
“wow” the teacher exclaimed
“give her an applause please” the teacher said and everyone clapped for her
“these two new students are awesome” the teacher remarked as Brianna sat down
Zeus looked at her
“you go girl” he said and gave her a fist bump
She smiled and sat well
Liliana looked back frowning and they glared at each other
“in your face” Brianna muttered under her breath
The teacher left later and the next class was French class
“hi” a black tall girl said to Liliana
She was with a red bag and two textbooks in her hands
“hi” Liliana said
“thanks for saving us” the girl said and Liliana smiled
“it’s nothing”
“let me show you the French class” the girl said and helped Liliana pick up her book
“thanks”
“I’m Kimberly” the black girl said
“it’s nice meeting you Kim, I’m Liliana”
“great meeting you Lili” she said and they laughed
They moved out of the class and just outside the class, two other girls joined them
They were Molly and Jade
Both white girls
“OMG, I love your bag” Molly said and helped her to carry it
“I’ve seen that bag on the commercials. It’s really expensive. Gosh!” Jade said and touched the bag
“whoa, how much are you worth girl?” Kimberly said to Liliana and they laughed
Brianna was still in the class
She went to her initial seat and began to arrange her things into her bag
Her phone fell down and rolled to the front
A girl bent down and picked it up
“oh my goodness” she exclaimed then looked up at Brianna
“this is your phone?” she said and looked the phone over
“give it back” Brianna said to her
“this is so expensive. Even the pouch is expensive. Is this the newest model?” the girl asked
Brianna sighed and carried her bag and books
The girl handed the phone to her
“I love the phone. And the shoe” she said as she looked at Brianna’s pink shoes, they were studded with pink sparkly pearls
“thanks” Brianna said and smiled
“I’m Iris” the girl said
“Brianna”
“great. I saw you talking with Zeus. So awesome” Iris squealed and Brianna laughed
“can I join in?” a girl asked as they walked to the lobby
“sure” Brianna said
“hope in girly” Iris said and the girl wearing black and white sneakers with Jean shorts and a yellow top, joined them
Her hair was in a pony tail
“hi, Brianna. I’m Winnie” the girl said
”how did you know my name?” Brianna asked
“I overheard the teacher talking about you and the other girl” she replied
“ohhh” Brianna said, wishing the teacher talked about her only
“OMG, Zeus is coming” Winnie said
“he’s like the most popular and handsome boy in the school. Gosh” Iris said
“I noticed the looks in class. And now I notice the popularity” Brianna said
Zeus was walking with a group of about six boys
He was in front and they were talking and laughing like high school boys do
“let’s just walk as if we’re not noticing them” Brianna said and they began to walk and talk and laugh about nothing as they walked past Zeus and his group
“whoa, the new girl. She’s pretty and hot, I’m going for her” Dave said but Zeus pulled him back
“Brianna” he called out and she looked back
“whoa, he knows her name already” one of the boys said and they laughed
“shut up guys” he said and moved to Brianna
“hey” he said in a cool sexy voice
“hi”Brianna replied, smiling and clutching her books
“you’re heading for French class?” he asked
“yeah” she replied
“okay, hope to see you after the class” he said
“aren’t you taking the class?” she asked
“nah, I skipped that subject” he replied
“okay, see you after the class then” she stated
“see ya” he said and watched her walk back to her friends
His guys came to him
“king of the boys…… You got her right” Dave said and ruffled his hair
“hey, I didn’t ask her out” he said and arranged his hair
“don’t deny it” another guy said and they laughed and moved away
The students watched Zeus and Brianna talking
OMG, Zeus spoke to the new girl
so awesome, and she’s rich
let’s talk to her
They went to her and made friends with her
The girls that followed Brianna to the class were about five
Liliana gasped
“she’s getting popular. How did she make so much friends?” Jade asked and Liliana frowned
“jeez, check it out. They’re treating her like a queen.” Kimberly said
“but I’m sure you’re richer than her.” Molly said
Liliana decided to concentrate as the French teacher began to teach
They’re supposed to go to a French restaurant over the weekend but the tables needed to be booked
“why do we need to book tables, when we can book the whole restaurant?” Liliana said
“can you book it?” the French teacher asked sarcastically
“yes” she replied and the class was all ‘whoa’
“I’ll book it now if you want” she said and the class cheered
After the class, everyone crowded round Liliana
They were telling her to book the fanciest French restaurant in New York City
Brianna was angry
Her newest friends even joined them as they crowded Liliana
Only Kimberly, Molly and Jade remained
“guys I’m going home” Brianna said
“why, School’s not over yet” Kimberly asked
“I know. But I still have to go. Bye guys” she said and left the school.
She called her driver and went home
Her mother was in the kitchen
“Kira, what are you doing at home now?” her mother asked
She groaned and threw her books on the floor then set them on fire
“Kira!!, are you crazy or something?? Stop using your powers like that! And why are you so angry?” her mother asked
“I hate her” Brianna yelled and controlled vines to pull down pots and pans that hung up
Maids quickly rushed in but her mother quickly sent them back and closed the door
“Kira, what is wrong with you? This is the same reason why I didn’t allow maids or workers in our previous house. But maids are in this very house and I’m not sending them away because you can’t control your powers” her mother blurted out and she stopped
The vines disappeared and the fire quenched
“now, calm down and tell me what exactly happened at school” her mother said and she went to hug her
So Lilliana and Brianna are sisters
Wow.
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