Our housemistress swiftly packed my things and gave me a hug as she and some others helped me carry my stuff as we made our way out of the dormitory. It was all hush, hush; no one knew I was leaving school. Meanwhile, my grandmother, Obaapanyin Comfort Ansah (aka Auntie C), was waiting at the headmistress’ office. I wasn’t sure what was happening other than that I was going home, and no one bothered to tell me. On our way back home, we passed by Prempeh College to see my brother. It was only when we got home that my grandmother told me that I was going back to London to be with my parents. I didn’t even have time to say goodbye to my brother or my friends. Prologue 5 The Birthday Journal
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