The final test of hope

At the lobby,she heard someone call her name. Wipping tears , she turned to the direction of the voice. A woman was hurrying towards her. “Chantali Qadrini “. she asked.

          “Yes ma’am, is something the matter?”

          “I’m Penny lane . would you come with me?”baffled.the girl followed the lady to an office. When they got there penny lane asked to sit before saying , “ I understand you’re supposed to have the promotion test at his hour”.

          Chantali avoided  Penny Lane’s eyes affraid the woman would she her tears “yes ,ma’am . but I haven’t paid the course fee, so i can’t take the test.

          “I see. Do you really want to study here ?”

The girl looked up and said clearly, “with all my heart.”

She faltered . “ I can’t afford to repeat.I don’t have the heart to ask my mom for another           term’s fee.”

          “What if I told you we would cover paying the course fee until you’ve completed all levels?”

Chantali was astonished . “ but.. what-how-why?”

          The lady explained we’relooking for promissing student for our scholarship program . we’ve  been looking at students records and yours met the requirements.

          Chantali still couldn’t belive her ears .” I-I still don’t understand how I could possibly get nominated . I’m not an outstanding student ,”she stamerred.

          Penny Lane smiled . “outstanding record is not the requirement .our aim is to help financially troubled student . your class teacher holds you in high regards . and besides ,we know your mother”.

          Incredolous, chantali asked . “ my mother?”

          “Don’t you know she is cleaning person here ?” it was she who first brought you into our           attention.

          “but,, she sells cookies at the market.. “

          Penny Lane smile again .” maybe she just didn’t want to embarrass you in front of your friends here . now,dear,I need you to fill out some forms. Here you are..”