Songs I listened to while writing: Heart Attack, Nothing's gonna stop us now

                                                        Zen's POV

Zendaya's POV

The interminable ring of my alarm is pissing me off. I had to switch it off. Getting back to sleep, my mum's voice woke me up.

"Wake up, wake up, it's a new day. Rise and shine, wake up sleepy head" She sang

Doesn't she know how terrible her voice is?????

"Oh mum" I shouted

"She opened the windows exposing the sunlight at my face. She knows I hate this

"Come on mum" I whined

"Get up you have things to do today. We have to get to Hilson, get a dog, see your aunt...."

'Just stop, will you? I'll join you soon" I replied

"Okay but make that quick" She appended

It took about 45 minutes to get downstairs, I wonder how my mum rises early.

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People say I have the perfect family, I guess that's true. My mum is so funny and caring, she's great at detecting when something's not fine. We're almost the same height but she hides this by wearing heels. Her hair is thick and dark, it drapes down her shoulder. She's comfortable with all colors unlike her sister Ashley that's really fashionable. She's beautiful(it is said that the first daughter will be the most beautiful in the family) so I'm automatically the most beautiful girl in the family. Her eyes are black and they match perfectly with her hair. My dad, on the other hand, is cool and reserved. He doesn't change his mind that easily when it's made up. He has the same color of eyes as my mum. He's good at counseling and persuading others. Kenzie is the laziest and most playful girl I know. She hates school but loves playing chess, I'm still the boss at it anyways. She's unique when it comes to hair, hers is curly and short unlike my mum and me that's straight and long. Her best color is pink and thanks to my aunt, she's having her room painted pink today. My Parents vowed not to have more kids because, during her delivery, my mum nearly passed on. I am the faithful daughter of the Daniels. My eyes are Hazel Brown but they look black from afar. My best color is Black and White. My hair gets to my middle back, it hasn't grown longer. I'm mostly in tanktops, crop-tops, large shirts, and jeans, gowns aren't really my type. I don't use makeup on a normal day, I apply eyeliner and glossy lipgloss when something unpleasant happens. I'm great at cooking but terrible at baking. When it comes to drawing or designing, no one dares challenges me. Although I'm not happy we relocated, I'm kind of excited because I'm attending Hilson.

We have all meals together as a family and I wonder why. My mum won't let you eat in your room, who does that??

"Don't just stand Zen, come to the table" My mum called

"I have to hail a cab, Zen get a jacket you have to look cultured" She added

"Come on mum, what's wrong with my dressing" I whined

"Why will you wear a crop-top or whatever the name is to an interview" She appended

"Okay" I surrendered

"Kenzie kindly pass the bacon please," I said sitting

"I'm eating it" She replied with her mouthful of food

"You can't eat it all"

'I can, you can have the eggs" She passed them to me

"You know I don't like eggs" I yelled

"Enough girls" My dad declared

I forgot to add, Kenzie loves food. The size of her stomach is bigger than the aggregate of my mum, dad, and me.

"What's our budget for the car," My mum asked my dad

'"$4100"

"When are we getting one" Kenzie inquired

"Very soon, I just need to work really hard" She replied

"Work hard? The hob you don't have" I said rudely

"Yet," My dad said sharply

"The job she doesn't have yet" He added

"I'll go get a cab," My mum said and left

I can tell she's angry but I said the truth

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Tasha's POV

"Yet," Tom said sharply

"The job she doesn't have yet" He added

"I'll go get a cab," I said and left

That was so rude but I don't blame her. We forced her to move so she has every right to be angry. I heard Tom correct her

"Zen, that was very bad. You don't talk to your mum that way"

"As far as I'm concerned, I said nothing wrong" She replied

"You are going to apologize to her when she gets back"

Typical nineteen-year-old girl, I don't blame her

Outside

I've been standing for about fifteen minutes but there's no sign of a cab.

"Finally" I muttered as I saw one coming my way

'Hey, hey" I waved my hand to get the drivers attention

He stopped and wound down the passengers' window

"Hi. So, my daughter and I need to get to Hilson, I'm not sure of the location but, we can use the google map" I stated

"Okay, um... some people may not be comfortable entering this cab if you get down from it. He explained

I gave him a bemused look because I did not understand what he said

"Look, I hate to say this but, some Whites folks don't feel at ease getting into a cab that a black alighted from" He added

"Oh!" I expressed with a mixture of anger. shock, and disappointment

"Yeah, have a nice day"

"You too"

He drove off

Seriously? Who does this? I feel as if I were stabbed with a knife. This is very absurd. I thought racism was a thing of the past but it turns out that it still exists in the smallest way

It took around fifteen minutes before I got one

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Zendaya's POV

"I'm sorry about today mum' I apologized

"I understand"

"This interview is very important to you. Don't mess it up" She added

"Trust me" I answered

I'm currently in Hilson College's Reception. It is bigger than I imagined. There are lots of students waiting to be interviewed but I'm not nervous, I know I'll make it. I'm glad I took the jacket, it's really cold here. I packed my hair into a ponytail because my mum believes that it makes me look more presentable.

"Miss Zendaya Daniels" The Receptionist called

"That's me" I signified by raising my hand

"Do me proud" My mum said rubbing my back

She loves doing this but it makes me look babyish

"Of course" I responded

"This way please" The receptionist lead the way

I caught a glance of my mum winking at me, she's so terrible at it. Who winks closing both eyes?

I was lead to the vice-chancellor office

"Thank you," I told the Receptionist

"Good luck" She replied

Knock, knock, knock

"Come in"

I opened the door and greeted

"Wonderful morning to you sir"

Mum told me to say that. She explained that it makes a good impression of me

"Good morning miss" He replied

The Vice-chancellor is younger than I expected. He has green eyes and it's really creepy. He should get a contact lens.I'm sure he's' wearing this suit because today is a big day. Males are trying, who feel comfortable in a shirt, tie, and jacket. He's wearing my best colors so iI might just forget about it

"I'm Tim Adams. Everyone calls me Tim" He added

I gave my best smile, my cheeks are hurting but I want to make a good impression. I' m sure my mum is praying wherever she is, she has probably called all her relatives to join her.

"So I see you love science" He stated

"Yes sir"

"I'm really nosey, so I'll ask some questions. Why science?" He inquired

I feel like punching him in the face. It's none of his business

'Well, both my parents were Economics Major so I wanna do something different. Besides, Biology is my best Subject" I replied

"Okay, you'll be the only Black in your Class, are you okay with that?" He asked

"Sure, I am" I answered

"I mean, you can change your mind if you want to. It's not too late" He added

I'm going to punch this man if he keeps talking like this

"What's that supposed to mean. Do you think I can't do it" I responded

"Don't get me wrong Miss, I'm not saying you can't but......."

"Enough" I responded

He's probably going to kick me out but I won't stand injustice

"If you insist," He said giving me a form

"Fill this" He ordered

Name: Zendaya Brie Daniels

Age: 19

Department: Pure Science

Then I froze. Why is this in the form. My heart is racing; I did not expect this

Race:

Why should I fill a form with a field known as 'race'

"Is this necessary?" I said pointing to the form

"Of course, there's a limit to the number of Blacks we admit," He said

That was not expected if someone has this mentality, it should not be voiced out. This man is a freak

"I'm sorry if I sounded rude" I apologized

I filled the form in silence and anger

"Thank you, sir" I appended

"See you in school tomorrow," He said

Yeah, see you freak