Chapter 55

*** (Two Weeks Later) "Over here people. Be careful." Kadij's personal assistant said as she motioned us over to the huge van in front of the class building. We stood in line, each with our works in hand. The works were covered carefully so no one would see what the other had painted or drawn. "Next." Cheryl, Kadij's assistant, ordered. I walked up to her. "Your name, dear." "Harlem Rahim." She noted it down on her list. "Give them." I handed both works to the man in the van who was to arrange them carefully. "Next." After everyone was through, Cheryl spoke again. "Okay people, I guess you all know what's gonna be happening." "Yeah." was the chorused answer. "These works are leaving for Chicago tonight with Kadij to be auctioned and advertised after tomorrow." There was some applause. "So y'all should be patient and hopeful. And of course, you can all go prepare for your graduation ceremony coming up tomorrow. Have a great time." We clapped happily. The van soon left a