All Chapters of The Ferrari : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

The 15th of January was the first day of school. Thandi has always dreamed of being a quantum physicist one day and knew how to get there. Getting good grades and get into University was what was required. She was very confident, focused and has never doubted her ability to achieve anything. Achieving the best grades at school in all her previous classes boasted that confidence. School opening has always been something she looked forward to in the past. Cashing up with friends, going to the next grade, having a new Teacher, meeting new classmates, learning new games during break has always been a delight. But this year was different, she couldn’t help but feel nervous. Her dear granny’s health had deteriorated and her mother being the eldest daughter and a widow had to resign from her job and move back to take care of her. Thandi was delighted by the decision to move to grannies, she was by no doubt the favourite of all the grandchildren and her granny spoiled her. But granny’s house

Her whole life Mandy was treated like a Princess. Except for her parents no one dared raise their voice at her. In the past her parents had taken away her gadgets and allowance as punishment but they have never raised their hand at her. Now she was whipped with a sjambok by a Teacher at a government school she hated on her first day!. She couldn’t believe it and cried even louder. Stand up and stand in front so the whole class can see you. He commanded. Mandy who was now shaking, did as she was told. Thandi felt sorry for her. It was their first day, this punishment was ver harsh in her eyes. The rest of you sit down, he ordered. Number 21, tell number 8 why she got eight strikes. He commanded. He knew all their names but preferred using their desk numbers. Numbers made sense to him.&n

Mrs Jobe known to many as the lovely Mrs J came back late from work today. With all the wealth in her family she did not need to work but she loved her job. Being a principal at a primary school had its privileges but also had a lot of paperwork. Primary schools were not under a lot of pressure like High schools that had to produce great results and be compared to other schools. Primary schools had young children from grade 0 to 7 and did not have to deal with rebellious teenagers. By the time they were big enough to challenge their teachers, it would be time move to High school. This week was however busy for her as inspectors were coming to her school, so she needed to make sure that everything was in order. She expected to find her daughter in her room lying on the bed talking to her friends on her phone or in front of the television. What are you doing in here? Mrs J ask

Today Thandi was not feeling well. She had very bad cramps and could not help it but hold her tummy and wince now and then. What’s going on with you? asked Mandy concerned. The two of them never quarrelled again but were not very close. Her desk mate looked like she was in pain and she couldn’t help but feel sort for her. Dysmenorrhea, said Thandi still holding her tummy. What? Mandy raised her eyebrows. Period pains, I get bad ones. Thandi clarified. Mandy opened her bag took out some painkillers and gave Thandi two. Here have these, I get migraine headaches so I keep these in my bag. Mandy looked at them and said “these can give you ulcers”.

They were interrupted by Amahle who was screaming hysterically. Tadie, Tadie she said pulling Mandy’s skirt with wet eyes. Mandy picked her up her niece and tried consoling her. She will come see you soon, ok precious. Let’s go get a lollipop for Amahle. The little girl nodded her head, wiping her tears. Yes lollipop, she said.  Mandy laughed walking into the house, it was very easy to please her niece. S’bu are you ok? S’bu..... S’bu!, Menzi was now shouting waving his hand in front of his eyes. What? S’bu answered absentmindedI’ve been talking alone for 20 minutes now, what’s going on with you? Menzi and S’bu had been very close for as long as they could remember. They spent a lot of time together and knew everything about each other. They were similar in so m