Brenda G___ The day expired without another hullabaloo in school. I would have been joyful about it but then I was back home. The living hell. I knew that I needed to get used to the harsh reality. No matter how difficult it seemed.I wished I could run away from everything, maybe to an island where I would be alone. Seeing mum around was reminding me that I was a pathetic daughter to her. It wounded me every second. The lesion was fresh, one that uncertainly would heal.I was woken from my peaceful nap by the sound of a car engine going off. I knew my parents had just arrived from work, or wherever they were because I couldn't understand them anymore.I was lying on my stomach. It was how I loved to sleep, even as a kid. It was also an easy way to sleep with shoes on. I hadn't done anything since I arrived from school.My limbs felt like a sledgehammer had whacked them because they were throbbing in affliction.Propping my elbows on the bed, I felt something cold underneath the cov
Brenda G____ I fished a calculus book from my locker then waddled to the classroom. I had arrived at school ten minutes earlier because of the beautiful fact that the apartment I resided in was located a few blocks from the school.Lucky me, indeed.I dug my hand into my denim high-waist pants' pocket and extracted my phone. I swiftly typed a text to Sydney. We have been getting close lately.Me: Hae girl, where are you?After a few seconds, she responded.Syd: Hi, Bree, I passed by the clinic to check up on the wound, I'll be there in a few minutes.Me: Alright. I hope 'the witch' didn't cast her evil spell on you again.Syd: Lol no, she didn't. She left home a little early today, I don't know what's on her sleeves. Just be careful.Me: I will. But I won't hold it if she crosses the wrong side.Syd and I continued texting as I giggled at most of the nasty things she said about the evil witch, Harriet. I learned that their relationship as sisters wasn't good.Syd: Okay, I'm coming i
Jake William_____ "Good afternoon class?" Miss Ken, our Talent and Skills professor, greeted us.She was the only young professor in the college. She was gaunt, with sunken cheeks and protruded cheekbones, her melanoid hair was always resting on her small back. Judging by her leanness, one could tell that eating was the least of her priorities.She strolled back and forth in front of the classroom while waving her slim hand to the tune of the music that we were currently singing. Angelic voices wafted in the air as the song rose and fell.I noticed that everyone was singing except Harriet, my girlfriend. She was chewing on a piece of strawberry gum while constantly throwing evil glances at Brenda who was seated at a distance from us.She was annoyed by Brenda like I was, but I had a reason, what was Harriet's reason to hate Brenda?The question rang in my head as I witnessed the devilish looks that Harriet was showering on Brenda.We were seated in three rows. Row A, B and C. Harriet
Brenda G_____ We were in the music room where the practical session was to take place.It was so hurting to listen to how some of us had a good relationship with their parents. The whole session reminded me of my mum. I remembered when I once brought up the topic of wanting to learn Piano, mum turned me off.Harriet ranted about how her parents supported her and nurtured her talent. I was jealous. I wished that mum could have shown a little effort into what I loved, what I wanted.That made me sad. I couldn't help but feel the immense pain in my chest. It had been weeks since I moved, and only dad called me to know how I was fairing.I missed them. To be honest, I missed mum so much even though she hated me. Just having people we could share dinner with, was enough. I had no count of how many times I skipped dinner, I only used to eat well if Sydney visited me and we would spend the night at my place.My mum hurt me so badly, but I still missed her so much. I missed my family.I didn
Brenda G_____ "Done! " I declared then glared at the three girls who were engrossed in the calculations. Their visages were clouded with uncertainty. It was quite evident that they were having a hard time solving the mathematical problem.Sydney resembled a Halloween witch. Her Valkyrie gold hair was sprawled all over her head messily and her brow was wrinkled from stress. Her slim fingers severally raked through her locks of hair as she tried to solve the unsolvable equation. Irritated clicks escaped her mouth frequently.Clearly, Maths is a monster to some people. Syd, being one of those people.Dulcie on the other hand was smart as she seemed to be solving the mathematical problem just fine. However, she suffered from self-doubt it's why she kept doubting her answers and steps. When I peeked at her notebook, I noticed that she had erased the correct answer more than once and was currently solving it wrongly.She reminded me of my best friend, Lucy. The girl always doubted her ans
Brenda G_____I was strolling behind the girls since I was on a phone call with my dad. Yes, my phone had survived Jake's apocalypse. The screen was cracked but the phone worked just fine.My dad was catching me up on the events at home. He lamented about how he missed my presence at home and also informed me of Gg had grown lean because he missed me too.Poor Gg. I should visit him one of these days.After a long phone call with him, I hung up.The more we approached the basketball pitch, the louder the noise became. The boys were running around the pitch, dribbling the ball while yelling at the top of their voices.We took our respective seats on the benches. The afternoon sun was baking the players who dripped with perspiration as heavy pants exited their mouths. Sam who looked enfeebled, was taking a breather outside the pitch. His palms were over his knees as he bent over. His basketball jersey was drenched with sweat.My eyes rested on Jake who was drowned in the game. The ball
Brenda G_____ "What the actual fuck?" A hiss left my lips as soon as my gaze rested on a rotund man in an expensive midnight six-piece suit.He was standing close to the entrance of the classroom where he was engaged in a dialogue with the school Director. His mere presence suffocated me, he was a constant reminder that my family was in his debt. After all, I signed the contract that sealed my fate.What did he want? I had forgotten about him for the last few weeks as I was having a good time with my new friends.My eyes rested on his composed persona while all kinds of thoughts on how I could expose him to the whole world devoured my brain.Lance was a monster in a suit. Beneath that expensive attire and that gentlemanly facade, he was a manipulative bastard who deserved to rot in the darkest prison cell.His cold, aquamarine eyes met mine for a brief moment and my blood froze in my veins. The corners of his eyes were wrinkled as a result of smiling at whatever Director Emilia Dior
Brenda G____ "Brenda! " Dulce called. The next thing I felt was my body being pulled into an embrace."This is a family matter, so stay out of it!" Lance threatened Jake. The whole class had gathered in the hallway. Including the professor."You call beating up a student a 'family matter?" Jake's rage was seeping through his speech. His eyes made contact with mine and I could see the concern that clouded them."Yes, I have every right to discipline her when she does something wrong. I would suggest that you don't poke your nose where it shouldn't be, young man. Unless you want me to discipline you as well." He threatened.I wanted to jump on him. He was so pathetic. I hated him, my heart hated his mere presence."Oh yeah, you wanna hit me like you did her? Go ahead man, take your best shot." Jake dared.He was dangerously close to Lance. His towering height overshadowed Lance's shorter frame. Anyone could tell that Jake could beat the man senselessly. Jake had an upper hand. Tension