Location: The Daniel's residence (dining room)

Kenzie's POV

"Who got an 'A' today?" My dad asked

"I got an A", I replied joyfully

Today was my school's culture day. We all spoke on our culture and we were judged. I know Ms. Caly gave me an 'A' because of what happened last week. When it was my turn to speak, I had to set the stage right for others Blacks, I was the first Black to speak. In my family, it is recorded that my great great great great great great, I don't know the number of greats. There was a Nigerian in my family line and he's my great ancestor. I got a 10 out of 10 in the design because Zen is my sister.

"Did you appreciate your sister?"My mum asked serving the fries

"My bad," I said hitting my head

"Do so, will you?"

"Of course mum, thank you Zen" I appreciated

"You're welcome" She replied

She's been a bit off ever since she returned from school. She went straight to her room and changed to all black. Black sweatpants, blouse, sneaker, bandana, earpiece and went for a run. She does this when she's so angry. My parents nearly went to the police station to report a case of a missing individual. She returned sweating profusely around 7: 30PM. My mum was on the verge of tears.

"On my way from my workplace, I got us tickets to the cinema" My mum announced

"Awesome sauce" I reacted

Things are going great. First the party this weekend, and now we're going to the cinema. For two weeks, I've only been in school, and at home.

"What movie is that dear?" My dad inquired

"The Revival" She responded

"Genre?" He asked further

"Drama, comedy and humor" She answered

Can this get any better? My three favorite genres.

"When are we going, mum?" I questioned

"Sunday night, eight o'clock" She responded

"Cool" I appended

"Aren't you excited Zen?" Tom added

My dad is bad when it comes to reading people He should have known better than to ask her. Even my mum that's not a practicing psychologist hasn't spoken to her yet. She's obviously not in the mood

"I'm not in the mood dad" She responded twirling her hair

She loves doing that she's nervous or cooling down after she's angry. Well, she doesn't get angry easily, whosoever did this to her must have a Ph.D. in annoying people

"Oh dear, wanna tell me what's wrong?" Tasha enquired

"Nothing I can't handle mum" She stated playing with the ketchup

"Are you sure? You can always say what's on your mind" She stated further

"I know mum but I'm fine" She replied sharply

If I were my mum, I'll leave her to calm down before I speak to her.

"If you say so" My mum appended

"So, how was Culture day today?" My dad asked with his mouthful of food

"Great. I spoke about the Nigerian Culture. And more importantly, I did not experience racism today" I expressed

Peter does not have the guts to start up a fight with me. He's been quiet in class.

"That's great news" My dad put forward

"I'll be in my room," Zen said standing

"You haven't even touched your fries? What's going on Zendaya" My mum asked softly

"I'd like to be alone if you don't mind," She said and left.

"Is she okay dad?", Kenzie asked with concern

This time around, she's definitely not fine. She really loves fries and ketchup, she can sacrifice me for it.

"Yeah, she just needs to be alone" He responded

"Do I see tears in your eyes, honey?" My dad asked scanning my mum's face

She's just so emotional.

"I'm just.......what's going on with her?......she's acting......I don't know what's on her mind. I mean...." She said amidst tears

"If you act like this, what do you expect Kenzie to do? I know you hate seeing your child hurt, so do I. It'll be fine, she'll come around. Just give her time, I'm sure of it" My dad persuaded her

"Mum please don't cry" I added

"I won't dear. Eat up" I declared

Of course, nothing will stop me. Food is life!!!

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Zen's POV

Racism, racism, racism. I detest hearing that word. I'm hurt because of what Adam said in the Cafeteria, the thought of him saying what he said because I was Black ricocheted in my mind. I don't think he is a racist. Could Adam be a racist? If he is, I will not associate with him. Richard is the cause of this; if he hadn't interrupted this wouldn't have happened.

My phone rang

Who under the heavens could be calling at this time?

It's Adam. I'm not answering this. I need to think. I need a break from all this.

The phone rang again

It'll be obvious I don't want to speak with him if I switch off my phone. He'll give up when he's got the message.

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Adam's POV

Come on, pick up. It's going to voice mail. Richard is probably wondering what I'm doing in the bathroom. I'll just have to send her a voice mail.

"Hey Zendaya, I'm sorry about what I said today. I was just pissed because I felt you were accusing me. I've called thirteen times but they're all going to voice mail. Please give me a call ASAP. I'll be free after school tomorrow; we can organize the tutorial then. I'll come over to your house tomorrow."

I sent it.

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"What took you so long?" He asked

"I'm sorry Richard, the tap was faulty so I had to wait for it" I lied

I know I'm terrible at it. I always blink when I lie so, I'm deliberately itching my eyes to prevent him from noticing

"No problem, concentrate on the game. Whoever wins gets to ask a favor or request for something" He pronounced

"Okay" I responded

Thank goodness he didn't notice

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Richard's POV

"What took you so long?" I asked

"I'm sorry Richard, the tap was faulty so I had to wait for it" He responded

Liar!!! I know when you lie, why are you rubbing your eyes all of a sudden

"No problem, concentrate on the game. Whoever wins gets to ask a favor or request for something" I expressed

"Okay" He appended

Who are you deceiving Adam? I overheard your conversation. I just followed you because I knew something like this would happen. Oh, Adam, I won't let Blacks influence you. That meeting won't hold tomorrow. I know exactly what to do.

"Looks like the winner is me today" I declared

It's not up to five minutes and he lost. Adam is the king of video games. Your mind is not here bro

"Yeah, congratulations. So, what's your request" He asked

"Let me think....um, I need your phone" I requested

I have a plan orchestrated in my mind

"My phone? What for?" He questioned

"I won so, I need your phone" I reminded him

"Okay, have it" He gave it to me

I stood up to leave.

"Where to? He enquired

"None of your business" I replied

Typical Adam does not eavesdrop, he won't think of following me. He has a clean mind unlike me. My mind is clean but I'm doing all these for his advantage

Outside

I'll just send a text message that will cause a rift between them. I'm doing this on a good note Adam. We've been best buddies for what seems like an eternity, I will never do anything to hurt you.