Single handedly, my mother sent me to another school. I was determined to work hard. I avoided all the bad practices of adolescence. I did not drink, I did not smoke, I did not chase girls, I just face my studies squarely. At the end of the session, I pulled a surprise when I came to top in the class.
My father was not impressed. "it's either of two things, either it's a class of dullards or he cheated. I am certain he cheated," he said. I was hurt but then, I was determined to prove him wrong. I continued to do my best. My school fees were being paid by my mother. My father had withdrawn his support to me after the expulsion