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My eyes are watery, feeling the globus sensation down my throat as tears slowly rolled down my cheeks. " I loved you and sacrificed everything for you, guess I did not mean anything to you huh? " I said melancholically.

Life is pointless, what is my purpose? Why do I always end up getting hurt? I thought as I stood at the edge of the cliff ready to jump. I am not thinking straight, everything is moving fast. I have let my anger get the best of me. Ready to jump I leaned forward and...

Mr. Dikgang: This is unacceptable. If you wanna raise a faggot, do it elsewhere not here. This is my house. You see if it was not because of the freedom you have entitled her to, she would not have ended up like this. It is an abomination.

Mrs. Dikgang: She is our daughter, this is who she is. There is nothing we can do except accept her for who she is.

Mr. Dikgang: What? A faggot? Never. Over my dead body.

Mom and dad never agreed to anything. Their marriage is hanging on a loose thread, it is on the brink of falling apart. Dad has always been abusive and an alcoholic since day one. I might have escalated things by coming out as a lesbian to them. Mom did not mind, she accepted me for who I really was, and dad, he has not. Although dad used to lay his fingers on both me and mom. One day it got so intense that my mom got hospitalized in, ICU. She laid beside the couch bleeding, dad beat her unconscious, I held her in my arms and yelled for help, the neighbors might have heard my cry and phoned the police. He is still in police custody and mom is still processing the divorce papers.

Hi, my name is Skylar I am an 18 years old simple girl from Serowe village Botswana. I recently moved out of my parents' house to pursue my studies in another village Palapye, in a prestigious university, Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST). As you all know things have not been going well for my parents. Their marriage is skating on thin ice. I have been living with my aunt for the time being but today, my aunt and I are headed to campus because I have managed to get accommodation.

Honestly speaking  I am a bit nervous. Never have I shared a room with anyone, I am an only child so I do not know how to get along well with people. We finally arrived, My aunt and I left the car and went directly to the student housing department.

                                                           Skylar

                                                  Administration block 

Receptionist: Good morning, welcome to BIUST university, how can I help you?

Mrs. Dimpho: Good morning mma, I have brought my niece here because she has received campus housing accommodation yesterday.

Receptionist: Okay, just tell me your name, please.

Mrs. Dimpho: My name is Mrs. Dimpho and this is Skylar Dikgang. My niece.

Receptionist: Oh! Mrs. Dimpho. We have been expecting you, please, take a seat and we will get back to you in a moment.

My aunt and I sat down in the waiting room. Meanwhile, I kept myself busy with outdated boring magazines.

Sis Pat: Skylar!

I immediately rose and answered

Skylar: Yes mam?

Sis Pat: Come into my office.

I bid farewell to my aunt before going into that lady's office.

Sis Pat: Good morning Miss Dikgang.

Skylar: Good morning mam.

Sis Pat: Please take a seat.

I sat down.

Sis Pat: Please, call me sis Pat.

Skylar: Ee mma.

Sis Pat: You are privileged to have received accommodation here in BIUST, not everyone is given that opportunity. There are rules and regulations that you as a student must adhere to, failure to do so shall lead to being kicked out of school housing. Am I clear?

Skylar: Yes mam Crystal clear. I mean sis Pat.

I stammered. Sis Pat reminds me of my mother bold, strict and you can tell that she is not someone who you can mess around with.

Sis Pat: So here are the rules and regulations, make sure you read and understand all of them. I will call Kate, she is the Resident Assistant (RA). She will show you around the school and since we could not find space yet for you to stay, you will be staying with her for the time being. Here is your key.

She hands the key to me.

Sis Pat: Kate!

Kate: Yes sis Pat. (with a sweet angelic voice).

Then walked in approximately a 1.54 foot tall, light-skinned, hourglass-figured beautiful girl. I felt chills down my spine, my heart was pounding faster than the beat of a drum. She had heart-stopping beauty. Wow. She walked like a model. It is like she was kissed by the heavens, a fusion of Amandla Stenberg and Beyoncè. She had hazel brown eyes and long curly brown hair. She looked mixed. Her English was perfect and her accent was beautiful. I stared at her and suddenly her eyes caught mine and we made eye contact. We gazed into each other's eyes for almost a minute.

Sis Pat: Kate. (she interrupted).

Kate: Yes sis pat.

Sis Pat: This is Skylar from Serowe, she is your new roommate. You are to make her feel welcome, give her a tour, and as an RA, guide her and teach her the housing rules, you understand?

Kate: Understood mam.

Sis Pat: Ok we are done, the meeting adjourned. You both can leave and cut your tail on your way out and have a lovely day ladies.

Kate and Skylar: Yes mam. Goodbye Sis Pat.

Kate: Hi I am Kate. ( she reaches out her hand for me to shake.) I am a year 2 Mechanical Engineer. I am from the United States New York, but I have been living in Botswana for almost 5 years wbu? 

Skylar: Skylar (I said as I shook her hand, wow they are super soft. I squealed in my thoughts). I am from Serowe a small village in the central region of Botswana. Also, I am studying Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.

Kate: Hmm, that is nice. I would really love to stay and chat with you but unfortunately, time is not on my side. I have a class in 15 so, for now, you are to go to the hostels, pack up make yourself at home and watch movies or something. Oh, the rooms are those caravans.

She points to some white caravans that look like clinics, these people must be kidding me, am I getting punked? Because this shit is funny as hell. I was hoping for something bigger and better, you know the kind of apartments that rich white folks in movies live in? Close. To make matters worse we are sharing. 

Kate: Behind the caravans are the block numbers so just look for...

Her lips are so pink and juicy, wow she's so hot. I just wonder if she is into girls? But even if she is I wouldn't stand a chance. Her smile is as bright as the sun, her skin flawless and her physic is perfect.

Kate: Now that I have directed you I will see you later.

She said as she lightly kissed my cheeks, wow her lips were warm and softer than I imagined. I am never washing my cheeks.

Kate: Bye.

Holy shit I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't hear what she said anyways I will ask people along the way.

Skylar: Okay bye. (I waved).

I watched her walk away, she was like one of those Victoria's secrets models. I smiled as I made my way to the hostels...

Skylar: Excuse me? My name is Skylar and I need help locating the...