All Chapters of Love that heals : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

It was a cool sunny morning, SUV parked, “COZY” by Beyonce Blasting my ears off, I felt the stares, the whispers were loud despite the music, dancing eyes moving around my body like I was some kind of TV, I saw the waves of hands, the smiles, the despising eyes but I didn’t care. I walked in unbothered, settled, and more confident in my skin than ever, My cat-walk was in alignment with my song.Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!, a voice louder than my song screamed and I knew who that was. Georgina, my childhood bestie, G! (As I call her) And I go wayyy back, from our first interaction in the “donators ball” in the city hall, we have been an unstoppable duo, my literal ride or diee, her beautiful brown eyes and her curls and her physique that screams BROWN QUEEN makes her ethereal, oh!!! I’d wife her if I were a man!!!!!!I removed my plugs and smiled back at her, we shared a hug. Your outfit looks Adorbs Zuri!! Georgia says, you really are this school’s biggest fashion star, No one comes close

8:55amMy heart was pounding, my thighs sweaty, my hands clenched my phone and my feet tapping the floor, The door finally opened, I looked up and Mrs Deborah Linton, our principal came out of the room and gave me a stern look. You can come in now, I stood up and walked in. Entering into the room with 2 women and 4 men staring at me so hard I felt they could see my soul, I gulped my saliva hard I think they heard it. Ms Banks Zuri Campari, one of the women said Firecely. “It's Zuri Campari Banks” I whispered. What is that supposed to mean? She responded Nothing ma'am. I responded. You have violated a very important school rule and the victim at hand is a very notable name in this school. Victim I questioned? How is he a victim??? I was emotionally damaged! Yeah by drugs and alcohol, the 2nd woman spoke.Alcohol?? YES, but drugs??? I have never ever done that! Denying this allegations against you when there are visible evidences is not advisable Zuri, principal Linton said. I do

Present day* 7pm.Dinner time. “So, Zoey, how is your project going? Have you spoken to your professor concerning your difficulties yet?” My father asked with a smile that highlighted his middle-aged face to make you think he was the sweetest man alive. He wasn't. “No dad, I changed my mind, I rather make more research, than bother professor Beatrice”. That was my sister Zoey. Of course, she always had it all together, I thought to myself. Just ask the professor, I said, without looking up from my plate.No Zuri, your sister has always handled pressure with Grace, let her continue with that, my father responded immediately. *At this point, Zoey and Grace are synonymous* I'm just saying, if she doesn't know what to do, she should ask the professor who can also offer more help to aid her assignment, I responded Zoey has always been a brain box, she sure won't back down now. My dad was responded confidently Ofcourse, your “Jack in the box” to follow you blindly, I whispered Ca

My morning was a pure mess! I woke up with a migraine, I wasn't looking my best and then only for me to open my mail to see the most heartbreaking news ever Subject: Urgent: Contract Review – Zuri BanksDear Ms. Banks,We hope this message finds you well.Following recent events and the ongoing public discourse surrounding your name, we regret to inform you that your current contract with Claudia Beauty is under immediate review.As a brand that prioritizes image, reputation, and public trust, we are deeply concerned about the nature of the allegations and media circulating at this time. While we acknowledge that no formal conclusion has been reached regarding these matters, the impact on our brand perception cannot be overlooked.Effective immediately, all scheduled campaigns, promotional shoots, and public appearances involving your image have been temporarily suspended pending further evaluation.We kindly request a formal statement from you addressing the situation, including any

The rest of the week I couldn't place my mind on the news about my father's new concubine. I felt every emotion at worse Sadness. Anxiety. Stress. Anger. Betrayal. I kept asking questions, who is she? What did she look like? What does she sound like? What does she want from us? Not like I cared, but because I wanted to know what I was stepping into I was aggressively cuddling my teddy bear, waiting for my father's arrival, it was already the weekend and I didn't know how to act I tried asking Jordan and Zoey for the details, but they are too annoyed at me to give me listening ears, and I still haven't apologized to them. I heard my father's honk. I ran to my window to have a view, I wasn't ready yet, I needed to dress up and have my makeup done. By the time I was done, and started walking down the stairs, I heard laughterThen it went silent By the time I was fully concentrated, everyone's gaze were on me I always knew I caught numerous attention And I guess the clickin