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As usual Adi walked home with her Nicole and Dalia as they lived close to each other and were also best friends.

 “Why is there a truck in your driveway Adi?” Nicole asked.
“Yeah and why does it look like there are people taking things out of your house?” asked Dalia. Adi looked confused at this because she could see her mother directing the people that were moving the stuff. They all began to run towards Adi’s house. Soon as she got there her mum says “Honey I’m sorry you have to find out like this but we all did, we’re all moving to another city. I know it’s sudden but I’ve already packed your things and they’re already in the truck honey I’m sorry”. All Adi could do was stand in their driveway in awe, she hoped she was dreaming. Dalia and Nicole looked just as confused. “Mum I don’t want to move!!!” she yelled but her mum just continued with taking stuff to the truck because she didn’t even have time to argue with her daughter about moving.

“Mum, did you hear what I said? Why can’t I stay here? I could stay at Dalia’s or Nicole’s I’m sure their parents would be ok with this” she said following her mum around with tears rolling uncontrollably down her cheeks and her friends were behind her hoping her mum would agree but she didn’t seem to pay much attention. They were crying together because they could not believe they were about to be separated just like that with no warning. Adi and her friends hugged each other as they realised that what they thought was a dream was in actual fact a reality. They wept as they stood in the driveway.
“I don’t even know why we’re moving, they  are just making me move to a town where there’ll be no one I know. A new school and no friends.” Adi cried.
“We’re going to miss you Adi and we’ll visit you as soon as the holidays come” said Dalia as she cried even more at the thought being so far away from her friend. “Friends of the heart are friends forever” Nicole said as she cried as well. Adi’s mum came to where they were and said
“Girls I’m so sorry this is happening. Adi’s dad got a new job, he got a promotion and it required him to move immediately. You’ll make new friends, Dalia and Nicole can visit anytime, you know that don’t you girls?” Mrs Ishe looked at both of them.
“I don’t want new friends, I want the ones I already have here mum!” All four of them began crying and no one said anything. Adi’s dad just stood by the door watching, he knew he was breaking his daughter’s heart but there was nothing he could do. He had been praying for this promotion for a very long time. As he stood there he whispered a prayer to God “Lord, may my family see the good in this promotion and may they realise that where you take us you will take care of us”. He was almost in tears. He knew what his daughter was going through because though he could not say it, he too was not keen on the move. They had to find new friends, a new church. It was going to be hard for them as a family, especially for Adi. He walked over to where they were and said “Adi would you want to stay here until Sunday? You can stay at Dalia or Nicole’s if their parents say its ok and I’ll pick you up on Sunday.” She immediately stopped crying and said “Really dad?” as she wiped the tears away. “Yes really” he smiled. “Oh thank you daddy you’re the best!” she hugged her dad real tight. He knew he had put off the tears for a few more days and it would give them a bit more time to say their goodbyes.
“I’ll go talk to their parents for you and let them know I’ll be coming to pick you up on Sunday”. The girls didn’t waste any time, they went straight to Nicole’s house. “Let’s go before they change their minds” laughed Dalia and they ran off.

Mr and Mrs Ishe held hands and smiled as they watched their daughter and her friends laughing and running, enjoying each other’s company.
“Shall we go my Mrs?” Mr Ishe smiled. “Yes we shall” she smiled back. And they walked to their truck full of most of their possessions and drove off into their new life.





Chapter 2

To the girls it wasn’t long before Mr Ishe had to pick up Adi for the final move. That Sunday morning was a very sad one for them. Mr and Mrs Ishe came early morning so that they could attend church for the last time. Not many people had been informed about their move so when it was announced in church it came as a shock to many people. Their church was very strong in the Lord and they had great love for one another. After church some people shed tears because they were all so close. There was a 17 year old guy who was especially fond of Adi, when he heard the news he could not hold back the tears. He had never told Adi how he felt about her though she had an idea about how he felt because though he tried to hide it he didn’t do it so well. His name was Edward. He was a God-fearing teenager, he was also tall and very handsome and in his eyes he and Adi were a perfect fit because Adi not only loved the Lord but she was also tall. He was the only saved one in his family but he never ceased to pray for the rest of his family.

Shyly he walked up to Adi and stood in front of her. He looked at her playing around with his nails as if to capture the memory so that he would never forget her face. “So you’re leaving town?” he asked
 “Yeah, unfortunately. If I had a choice I would stay but I don’t, I will be coming back often though” she forced a smile.
“Well, I will miss you Adi” as he took hold of her hand. She was shocked he even did that.
“I’ll miss you too Edward, I’ll miss everyone here. It’s going to be so hard for me to adjust and find new friends and a good church. Will you, errmmm call me or… write me?” Adi asked as she looked at the floor.
 “I’d love that” he replied.
 "Honey we have to go now” Mrs Ishe said from behind her. “Yes mum I’ll be right there”.

The rest of her friends came to say their goodbyes. She looked at Edward knowing that he had more to say but he was too shy to say it and even time wouldn’t permit. Adi had no idea how to handle the whole thing, it was too hard for her. She was confused because she wasn't sure about the way she felt about Edward and she didn’t know what to do about it. Only Dalia and Nicole knew about this. They said their goodbyes and this time they had to go for real. She cried, she couldn’t believe this was it!

She sat at the back of the car and tears were just rolling down her cheeks. She tried to imagine life at this new place but she couldn’t because she was leaving the only home she had ever known, the only home she wanted to know.
“Before you know it you will have settled down and in love with our new home” her dad said.
 “I doubt that dad” she whispered as she sat back.

“Dear God” she said in her heart “The truth is I don’t know how to pray about this but I have to talk to you. My heart is breaking because I’m leaving home. I’m going somewhere I’ve never been and people I’ve never met. I miss my friends already. Why are you making us move? Dad said he prayed for this job and you gave it to him, why would you do this to me Lord? Why!!!” she exclaimed in her heart and she began to cry all over again. She was a little upset with God, she blamed him for all this. She fell asleep half way through the journey and she was woken up by her mum.
 “Adi, we’re here”.

She woke up and looked around. “The house is bigger” she whispered “but my friends are not here” she sighed dropping her head. She helped get things out of the car. She loved the house, it was beautiful but she didn’t want to show this to her parents. She wanted to be mad at them for ever for supposedly ruining her life. “So what do you think” Mr Ishe asked her
 “It’s alright I think” she muttered and went straight to the room her mum had told her was hers. She went straight into bed. She prayed before falling asleep “God please watch over my family as we sleep, and watch over our friends that we’ve left behind” and she heard a voice say
 “You didn’t leave anything behind”.


Chapter 3

Though Adi was scared of going to a new school she was looking forward to it a little bit beacause she was curious. She wondered what it would be like, what kind of people she would meet. “Are they going to like me?” she thought as she got ready for school. Her mum yelled for her to hurry up so that she wouldn’t be late on her first day.
“I’m done mum, I’ll be there in a minute!” she yelled back and she ran downstairs. “Let’s go” Adi breathed.

“Are you excited?” her mother asked.
 “Mum, you know how I feel about this” she rolled her eyes.
 “Well Adi maybe this new school will even be better, new friends and new everything. I know God has a good plan for you too, he didn’t bring the whole family here just so that only your dad could get a promotion, we’re a part of this plan as a family” her mum said as she tried to comfort her. Adi thought her mum was only saying it to comfort her but she didn’t realise this was the truth. God does not take you anywhere unless he has a plan for you and unless he can take care of you. Adi didn’t reply to this.

“Is that the school? Mum there’s too many people”
“It’s a bigger town love, it’s bound to have bigger schools and more students.” Silently they walked to the head office so that she could be told what class she would be in.

The Principal assigned her class. She was an intelligent girl, always had high grades so she was put in one of the best classes. She walked into the classroom and told the teacher she had been sent by the head office to that class. “Nice to meet you Adi, let me introduce you to the rest of the class” the teacher said patting her back. “Class listen up, this is Adi she’s our new student. Let’s all make her feel welcome” the teacher smiled.
“You can go and sit next to Nicole.
“ Nicole??” she asked with a puzzled face.
“Yes, is there a problem?”
“Not at all miss” she said as she walked over to this girl who shared the same name with her best friend. She smiled at her as she sat down. “This classroom has too many people” she thought to herself. She was caught up in her thoughts so much that it seemed like it wasn’t long before it was break time. She was not sure if she was going to go with Nicole her desk mate or she would just be by herself during break time. “Do you want to come outside with me and my friend for break?” Nicole asked as she got up.
“Errmm, yes sure. It’s not like I have anywhere else to go” Adi said with a shy smile as she got up and followed her.
“So how old are you Adi?”
 “I’m 15” Adi replied.
“Oh cool, you’re the same age as us. How come you’ve transferred here mid-term?”
 “My dad got a new job and we had to move without much notice” said Adi.

“Adi I want you to meet my friend Anotida, Anotida meet Adi” Nicole introduced them. “Nice to meet you” they chorused as they shook hands. “How come I’ve never seen you here before?”
 “She’s only just transferred here. Today is her first day in this town and at this school, and guess what? She’s sitting next to me in class” Nicole said with a warm smile.
 “Thanks for the info Nicki but I wasn’t even asking you, I was asking Adi” said Anotida and the three of them laughed. “Did you bring something to eat?” Nicole asked Adi.
“I didn’t even think about it, I was just thinking what it was going to be like here” she let out a nervous laugh.
 “Well, you can share with me and Anotida today but don’t forget your food tomorrow” Nicole jokingly warned her.
“I’m actually not hungry, I get like this when I go to a new place” Adi replied putting her hands on her stomach.
 “Are you sure because we don’t mind?” asked Anotida in a concerned voice. “Yes I’m sure girls, how long is the break?” Adi asked them.
“Only 30 minutes” they both replied in a tone that said “It’s not enough”. Adi smiled. She was missing her friends Dalia and Nicole. “One of my best friends’ name is Nicole as well you know” she said
“ahhhhh, that explains the look on your face when our teacher said to sit next to me” Nicole replied biting into her sandwich.
“Yeah. Your school is big” Adi said looking around but before anyone could respond someone was standing with them. She looked at him as he joked around with Anotida and Nicole but she did not say a word and he did not say hie. After about a minute he turned to her and looked, he stared as if he was waiting for an introduction. There was silence for what felt like 5 minutes but in actual fact was maybe 5 seconds.
“ Adi meet my brother Makomborero” said Nicole finally introducing them “Please call me Mako, all my friends do” he said as he extended his hand. “Hello, I’m Adi” she said as she shook his hand and maintained a straight face even though he smiled at her.
 “That’s a beautiful name, what does it mean?” Mako asked curiously.
 “It means Jewel” She continued with a straight face
 “Oooooh, that’s nice. Anyway I have to go it was nice to meet you miss” he said as he walked away.
“It’s nice that your name has meaning, I don’t even know if my name has meaning at all” Nicole joked as they put their lunch boxes away.

“It’s time to go back to class now, break time’s over” Anotida told Adi. They walked back to class. The teacher called Adi to her desk before the class was settled for the next part of class. “How was your break?” she asked her looking concerned. “It was fine” she replied.
“Ok that’s good, you may take your sit” and she did.

“God let this day be over already” she thought to herself. She could not wait to get home and tell her friends from home that she had made a new friend whose name was also Nicole. This part of class was dragging for her. She just wanted to go home. She kept noticing people looking at her and they didn’t even try to make a secret of it. At some point she wanted to cover her face. “They’re looking at me because I’m new” she whispered to herself when she noticed a lot of her classmates stealing glances.
 “Are you ok Adi” Nicole asked.
“Yeah I’m ok but why does everyone keep looking at me?” she asked.
“Don’t mind them, it’s only because you’re new” Nicole smiled.
“It’s making me feel awkward though” Adi replied as she covered her face.

Not long after that school was over for the day and her dad was picking her up. It was her first day and she had not idea how to get anywhere. Nicole, Anotida and Mako walked her to the car park. The other 3 were talking and laughing but she wasn’t used to them so she remained silent. She hoped she would find her dad waiting so that she wouldn’t have to wait with them. She hated small talk. Her dad was waiting by the car park, her heart jumped with joy when she saw him. “There’s my dad, I’ll see you guys tomorrow. Thank you for everything” and with that she ran to her dad’s car.

“Thank you for being on time daddy” she said as she sat in the car.
“Was your first day that bad?” her dad joked.
“No, it wasn’t bad at all. I met some nice people but I just didn’t know what to say that’s all” Adi replied.
“With time you’ll get used and you’ll have plenty to say” Mr Ishe assured her. The drive home was quiet. Her father dropped her home because he had to go back to work. “See you later, mum should be home in a little bit” Mr Ishe said to her as she got out of the car.
 “Ok daddy, see you later” and she went inside the house. The first place she visited was the fridge. She hadn’t had anything to eat all day and she was hungry but there wasn’t much in the fridge because her mum hadn’t done proper food shopping. She went upstairs and waited for her mum. She thought about her day and the new friends she had made. She phoned Nicole and Dalia to tell them of her first day. Nicole was well excited about Adi’s new friend who had the same name as her. “This is a sign from God that I should always be in your life” she joked through the laughter. Adi was having so much fun talking to her friends from home and she longed to go back.

“Dear God, I miss my friends so much. It’s so hard to be in a new school but I’m sure you already know this. I really would like to go back but I guess my dad’s happy with his new job so we are staying. Please help me to adjust and bring good godly people in my life. In Jesus’ name amen” she prayed as she lay on her bed.
“Adi!!!” Mrs Ishe yelled. Adi ran downstairs and hugged her mum.
 “Mum I’m sooooo hungry, what’s for dinner?” she asked as she sat in the kitchen.
 “I don’t know maybe rice and beef stew but you’ll have to help me to make it quick, yes?”
“Yes mother” Adi replied. They cooked dinner and while cooking Mr Ishe got back home. They had a family meal and spoke about their day. Mrs Ishe had gone job hunting and she had a few interviews lined up for the week. Mr Ishe was enjoying the new job already but Adi was the only one complaining. Her parents reassured her that things would get better. In the meantime, they told her, she was to make God her best friend and talk to him about everything because he would be able to help her.
 “I’m kind of already doing that” she thought but didn’t say it out loud. “Thank God for the blessing of life and that we have an even better life now than we had before and stop complaining Adi” Mrs Ishe said to her daughter. Adi pondered on this for a while and she agreed with what her mum had said but she didn’t say anything in return. They had a good evening. They all had to have an early night because they all had to start the next day early. “I wish it was the weekend already” moaned Adi. “Good night mum, goodnight dad” she continued as she walked to her room.


Adi thanked God for the day, apologised for complaining all day. She asked God she would be better starting tomorrow. And with that she slept.