Yasmin gave a pot full of water to Aisha, who was her neighbour. It was just before dawn, and the sun rays shone through the trees. It was such a beautiful morning, engrossed with the sensational chirp from the sunbirds that even the girls did not notice that their time at the river was running out.
"Yasmin, we have to go prepare for school, or else we will be late for class," Aisha said as she balanced her pot on her head.
"Okay, I hear you, Aisha, one minute I fill my pot," Yasmin said.
The two girls are in the same class at Matopeni High School. They were among the top students in their class since they took their first test. A special bond was then created between the two. One evening, as they left class, they learnt that they were even neighbours, and from that walk home, it struck them that they would be friends for a long time.
“Did you finish the Math assignment?” Aisha asked Yasmin.
"Yes, I did it even before I left class yesterday. There is usually a lot of work to do when I get home. Most of the time, I finish my assignments before I leave for home." Yasmin said as she stepped up the riverbank. "Let's go home and get ready for class. I cannot wait to sit in Mr. Wachira's Math class." Yasmin said as she adjusted her pot.
The two girls went up the small trail to the main road. People could be seen walking up and down in their daily endeavors. Everyone seemed to be...