My Siblings And I

At 51, Scholastica stands as the formidable Vice Principal of Ascending Scholars School. Born in Imo, she is the epitome of professionalism—sharp, organized, and relentlessly driven. With a Master’s degree and NCE under her belt, she has climbed the ladder with precision, her cunning and manipulative skills as sharp as her perfectly styled wigs and professional wardrobe.

Behind the polished exterior, however, lies a woman stretched thin by life’s burdens. Married to Herbert, Scholastica has spent years shouldering the responsibilities of their three children alone. Herbert’s emotional and financial absence has left her bitter and guarded, her marriage a hollow shell. The result? A razor-sharp focus on her work, where she thrives on wielding influence and fear to bend others to her will.

Though she often unwinds with gossip and drinks among Cabal members, there’s a part of her that longs for more than this cycle of control and manipulation. Yet, her ability to rally people and get things done makes her indispensable—even if it comes at the cost of others’ trust.

Scholastica’s life takes a dramatic turn during the hostage crisis. Stripped of her usual ability to manipulate and control, she faces public revelations that shatter her tough façade. Her descent from a commanding "boss lady" to a humbled figure grappling with her own vulnerability is both harrowing and transformative.

In the end, Scholastica is a woman forced to reconcile the power she wields with the destruction it brings. Her journey is one of reckoning—coming to terms with the weight of her choices and learning, perhaps too late, that control is not the same as connection.