It was past 6 pm when I made my way downstairs to help Maria set the table for dinner. Our guests were slated to arrive at 7 pm. After meeting Tianna at the mall today, I could only imagine who the guests were.Truth is, I dreaded meeting my aunty again after all those years. I can still remember vividly all she did for me that night I left home. I don't even want to think about what will happen today at dinner.“ Valerie, come over here and help me prepare dessert, ” Maria's tired voice called to me as soon as she saw me walking into the kitchen.“ Sure, Maria ” I replied and rushed to wash my hands before putting on the apron. I turned to look at her, wanting to ask her what I should do next only to discover that she was watching me so intently.

I stood up from the bed, the time on the clock across from my bunk bed reads 6:00 am. I shrugged off the duvet, it's been a while since I last woke up this early but since I couldn't sleep a wink last night, it was almost right that I stood up from the bed instead of pretending to be asleep. I quickly took a shower surprised to see that everyone was up and busy with their morning chores. The door opened as soon as I finished wearing my uniform and setting my cap gently on my head. I turned to see Maria entering with the rest of everyone “ Good morning,” I greeted them forcing a smile on my face. Seeing that Maria was watching me with concern on her face. “ Good morning, Val. How's your health?” Lisa replied already rushing to my side to check my temperature. “ I'm fi

I walked down the stairs from the bathroom where I had spent most of my time crying. I was so angry and ashamed at myself, I mean after spending the night before telling myself that I wouldn’t cry for a guy that didn’t want me only for me to see him kissing Tianna which sent the flood spilling down my face in seconds.“ There you are Val, I’ve been searching all over for you” Maria suddenly called out to me causing me to turn to look at her. Immediately she saw my face, she rushed over in fear” Oh my God! What happened to you?” She waited for my response but soon continued when she saw none was forthcoming.“ Come to the kitchen. I need your help with something” She told me, already dragging my hands into the kitchen against my protest.“ Sit” Maria commanded me as she pointed to the vacant chair across from her. I sat down with my hands folded across my lap and my eyes busy with the interior of the kitchen, finding satisfaction in them as I was wary of looking into her eyes.“ You ne

I walked out from my dressing room holding my grey tie in my hands going straight for the mirror. I stood in front of it and started fixing my tie on my neck. I freeze as my eyes connected with my phone which was lying on my bed, my mind going back to last night. “ After I had sent a text to Valerie, I had left immediately to the garden to wait for her, unknown to me, that I was being followed by Tianna. I had sat on the rock looking out of the night, the flowers dancing in my feet until I felt a presence behind me. “ Victor. Woah! This is lovely ” Tianna had exclaimed immediately as my eyes caught hers. She ran around the garden with her hands spread around her, a beautiful smile graced her lips. 

I stared at the parcel on my bed with a frown on my face. What am I to do? I couldn't possibly wear this myself, right? I mean I'm no female. Oh God! I wished I had thought this through before rushing into the mall to get her this dress. Knowing how we are right now I doubt she would accept this from me. Oh! Victor, you could be naive at times! I screamed at myself while running my hands through my hair in frustration. “ Victor, darling. Are you almost done?”I shrug out of my thoughts as a wide smile spreads through my lips having found the perfect solution to my problem. God! Why didn't I think of that? I could have saved myself the headache of worrying. “ Almost, Mom but you can come in,” I called to my