The Habit ; Black and white.

remembered that it was the most anticipated day: the day of the Common Entrance Examination for "Friends of Our Savior Girls" High School. I jumped up in excite

er my body. I combed my thick afro hair and tied it into a bun. I didn't have a choice in picking an outfit because Mama had already done that. She chose the trendy blue jean skirt with flower embroidery and a pink top that Ada, my el

icts its members from wearing certain outfits, putting on jewelry and makeup, stating that it distracts them from the heavenly race. They are also not allowed to braid their hair with attachments or wear wigs because they claim it's from the marine kingdom, but the

stood in front of the gate of my dream high school. As soon as we walked in, the fresh breath of air hit my nose, and it was in-credibly rejuvenating. Th

wers stood tall, their golden petals turning towards the warmth of the sun, revealing their beauty. I was marveled because it felt like I was in a paradise on earth. There were lots of buildings in the school compound, demarcated from each other wi

school doesn't admit lots of students, unlike other schools that had about a hundred students and more per class. We were seated in the reception, likewise, other candidates and their parents. In less than an hour, a Reverend Sister dressed in a white habit and a black veil with a chaplet da

started, and in less than an hour and thirty minutes, I finished the examination and submitted it to Sister Felicia, likew

ou have gained admission, oo! You passed, nwam. You will join your sister by October." I could not contain my excitement as I screamed with joy an

not to make mistakes with the contents of the list, especially in the undies section, which clearly stated that they must be in white color. Additionally, she was g