Chapter 2 INTERVIEW

SHE WAS IN A NEW ENVIRONMENT AND KNEW NO ONE AROUND HER.... RILEY BLACK.

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Raelynn stopped the taxi she took in front of the school gate,she tucked her hair behind her ear for the fourth time out of nervousness since she boarded a taxi.

Her ocean eyes followed the trail of trees that led to two massive gates.

The gates opened wide as she walked in taking in deep breaths.

The watchman by the gates came stopping her from moving forward.

The man was a little chubby and short with shabby hair.

"Am here for my interview" Raelynn spoke seeing the watchman was just staring obviously waiting for her to speak first.

"Your ID" came a curt reply as Raelynn handed over her ID to him.

"Let her pass," said the watchman, handing back the ID to her after inspecting it.

Raelynn could feel the man's gaze on her and it made her feel uncomfortable, so she hastened her footsteps, walking into the main building.

As she walked into the school, Raelynn took note of her surroundings, there were lots of tall buildings and also lots of trees around.

The school felt like a different world to Raelynn away from the city because of the location and the fact she's new to Oklahoma, she has not really gotten used to the environment around her.

The school was surrounded by acres of land that was mostly forest.

Raelynn took note of the people around her, school has already begun its sessions here, thankfully with her former principal's help, she was able to secure a space here and also took the scholarship examinations, luckily she passed.

The place where she stood didn't look deserted,and some students were seen loitering around,in and out of the building.

"Deep breath Raelynn, you can do this" she whispered encouragingly, before climbing up the stairs,one step at a time.

Walking on the hallway,she caught sight of the main office and stepped inside there.

She met a woman sitting behind the counter, scribbling something on the register.

"Hi"

The person looked up at her before asking

"How can I help you dear?"

"Well I am a transfer student, actually I'm here on scholarship, and was requested to come for my interview" Raelynn explained in one breath without a pause.

"Raelynn Black, if I am correct?"

"Yes ma" Raelynn answered.

"Come with me the school board meeting with you will commerce immediately"

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Raelynn sat in a chair with four pairs of eyes looking at her, she's almost done with the interview, answering a whole lot of unnecessary questions.

"So Ms black, why do you want to come to Loma academy?" The female interviewer asked.

"Since this is the best place to pursue my dream in art work and this school is the best in giving that" came Raelynn curt reply, hoping she answered well.

"Have you ever lived in a dormitory? How might living with someone else affect you academically?"

"No I've never lived in a dormitory, and living with someone, you see am kind of the mind of your business person,so living with someone won't really affect Me as long as we understand each other '' Raelynn answered truthfully.

"Ok that will be all,you can meet Ms Elliot for your form, good luck to you and lastly stay out of trouble" the woman advised as Raelynn gave her a smile.

She would definitely stay out of trouble,she came here to study nothing else.

"Thanks"

"Ok,I think we're done here" the other man spoke for the first time since Raelynn came, Raelynn respectfully bowed before making her way back to Ms Elliott's office.

She earlier heard the female interviewer call the woman she met earlier Ms Elliot,so she knew she was the one she meant to return to.

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"You know you're really lucky,not everyone gets approved immediately after the interview," Ms Elliot commented as Raelynn could do nothing but smile.

"Here you go" said Ms Elliot and Raelynn saw pieces of paper neatly kept in a file being placed on top the counter.

"The first one has your schedule, and the next two has details of your dorm and the rules of the school, make sure to read them" Ms Elliot informed.

"Thank you ma" Raelynn offered the woman a smile for helping her.

"You can get your uniforms tomorrow, Raelynn, you know you're paying for that?"

"Yes ma" Raelynn answered,she was clearly aware that the books, uniforms and some other stuff were not for free,so she's been saving up for this and has enough to get her uniforms.

"Good luck on your first day at Loma academy tomorrow"

"Than...wait tomorrow!!" Raelynn exclaimed in horror.

"Yes tomorrow Ms black,you're already far behind in your scheme,so make sure to be in school first thing tomorrow,you can send in your bags and trunks in the evening and it will safely be kept for you,it can make things a lot easier" Ms Elliot suggested as Raelynn thanked her before leaving the office.

Raelynn walked out of the school briskly,this time around a few numbers of students were seen.

' Maybe they are all in class now.' Raelynn thought

That Ms Elliot of a person must be kidding,how can she resume school the next day, she's not even gotten herself ready.

And to crown it all, she'll be staying in a dorm with a roommate.

The last school where she came from is a hundred percent different from this.

Like this school is giving some kind of vibe and Raelynn just feels like she belongs here,like this is home, not just the school but the whole of Oklahoma.

And there was this smell that was lingering around her when she just stepped into the main building the first time, it was the smell of a wet dog that was bathed in wet Clay.

But the smell was quick to disappear, Raelynn just felt that it was her heightened smell.

"Hello mom" Raelynn answered her phone.

"Where are you?" Riley's voice asked from the other side, slightly worried.

"Am about to leave now, I'll be home soon"

"Ok don't keep me waiting" Riley said before the call disconnected, as Raelynn shrugged her shoulders, her mother tends to worry a lot.