Convocation

Man can betray,

We can go astray...

Mistakes are what make us human,

But forgiveness is what changes the plan.

©Oluwatoyosi

Precious POV

I woke up to the sound of the door banging. Groaning, I put my pillow over my head.

Where were Funke and Arewa when you needed them?

The banging continued and my sleep was cut short. Standing grumpily from my bed, I walked to the door and yanked it open, ready to shout at the person. My words got stuck in my throat as I stared at my angry-looking parents. I gulped and opened the door wide for them to enter.

"We've been knocking since, what were you doing?" my mum's words were sharp.

"Sorry ma, I was still sleeping. I thought those two children would open it." I said in a sorry tone. I was angry at Funke and Arewa.

My parents entered the house with one suitcase, and I was sure it held their clothes. I didn't know how many days they would stay, but I was leaving tomorrow.

"Isn't your convocation ceremony by 10 am, it's already 7:30 am. Do you kn