"Chidera!"
Sister Becca's call seemed to have brought me back from my imaginary zone. Since five months ago,it hadn't been unusual of  me to drift away like that,but for how long had I sat there?.
I quickly got off my bed,fit my feet into my fancy rubber slippers and ran outside to answer the the call.

"Have you had breakfast yet? "She asked in a concerned tone of voice and I shook my head sideways.
" Why?"
She asked sternly but I remained mute, clutching my fingers behind my floral cotton dress.

"hurry now and eat your food. you mustn't be late for Mass".She said patting my shoulder. I looked up,at her smiling face,her sharp eyes were peering into mine. Then I looked away and scurried to the dining. I wouldn't want to offend sister Becca.She's the nicest nun here and all the kids love her. Though, she could be strict when  the need arises.

I walked to my table and sat on the long bench.The table was empty but for Philip.He was a slow eater.
I had few friends but he was my best.
None of us kids know how we got here, the nuns don't tell us. Philip however had sneaked into the main office out of curiosity and gathered some information.
He lost his parents at infantry,in a car accident and he was...