Growing Pains
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Adrian Kendall was accused of killing her best friend when she was just 6 years old. Her father then sent her far away from her family for 11 years. Now, she's back to clear her name of the death and live her life like a normal teenager. Secrets gets to be revealed in this Mind blowing story. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
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Growing Pains Epilogue
3 years later"Excited about the exhibition?", Karlie Ann asked as she entered her sister's room."Excited and nervous", Adrian said while brushing her hair.It was Adrian's art exhibition and she was preparing to head out. She looked at her finger that still wore the diamond ring she was given 3 years ago. She misses him and she hasn't been able to contact him since the beginning of that week."He still hasn't called?", Karlie Ann asked when she noticed her sister was staring at the ring."He hasn't. I'm kinda worried because he doesn't do without calling or texting a day. And now it's been 8 days.""Don't worry. Maybe he's just busy.""I don't think so. Even if it's in the mid night he is free, he always text at least.""Have you tried calling him?""Severally. I will call me after the exhibition again. What are you doing to
Growing Pains Chapter 36
🚩Third person's POV🚩The car stopped and Adrian was carried out of the car and placed gently on her wheelchair by Aiden."You are so heavy. What on Earth do you eat?", Aiden said."Stop whining. I'm very light", she argued while eating popcorn."Light indeed. I can even lift you with a finger", he said sarcastically."Whatever", she said and rolled her eyes.Aiden wheeled her towards the house with their parents behind them. They moved to the entrance and Ruby and Eric were standing there.On seeing Eric, tears filled her eyes."Eric?", She whispered and he smiled."Hi", he said and moved closer to her."Are you okay, now?""I'm perfectly fine. Welcome home.""Thanks a lot for everything.""It's my duty.""Welcome home", Ruby greeted and moved closer to hug
Growing Pains Chapter 35
🚩Third person's POV🚩Adrian sat down on her hospital bed looking bored. Everyone left her alone that morning to take care of some 'businesses' that they wouldn't seem to tell her of. She has been watching some Netflix movies but it isn't still helping her boredom.The door opened and a girl of her age with blond hair came in holding a folder and dressed in an uniform Adrian has seen some hospital personel wearing."Bored?", The girl asked."Yeah. I can't wait to get out of here." She looked at the girl. "Are you a nurse?"She smiled. "No. I'm just a volunteer here. What's the reason you are here?"Adrian shrugged. "I was shot."The girl laughed. "That's funny. Now tell me the real reason you are here."Adrian raised an eyebrow. "I'm serious. Do you think it's a joke?""I don't think it's a joke. I know it's a joke.""Well, y
Growing Pains Chapter 34
🚩Third person's POV🚩Adrian felt a deep pain on her waist and felt someone was beside her. She didn't know who was and she couldn't open her eyes. All she could hear was beeping. She wondered what was wrong with her and why she is like that. She was trying everything to open her eyes but they just wouldn't seem to obey her command.She then heard her mum speak. "Good morning, baby. Today is another day, making it a week and 4 days. Please, baby. Wake up. We all miss you. It's been a hell of a week but I know you are strong."She wanted to ask her mum what she meant by "it's been a week and 4 days". She wanted to shout to her mother but she couldn't even open her eyes talkless of being able to question her mother.At that moment, she felt tired and slipped further into the darkness she woke up in and couldn't get out from.After what felt like hours, she heard the beeping again. She noticed
Growing Pains Chapter 33
Cassie woke up to the familiar sound of beeping machine in her daughter's room. She didn't even know when she fell asleep during the night. She looked around and saw that Thomas was not in sight. She wondered where he could be because he was there before she fell asleep. She picked up her phone and realized that it was already 8 am.She looked at her daughter but she was still unconscious. It's been a week and they've all been waiting for her to come back."Good morning, baby", she said stroking her hair. "Today is another day, making it a week and 4 days. Please, baby. Wake up. We all miss you. It's been a hell of a week but I know you are strong", she said with tears rolling down.The door opened revealing Thomas, Aiden, Anthony, Adam and Karlie Ann. Cassie cleaned her face immediately because Thomas wouldn't be pleased if he found out she's been crying again. Everyone has been trying their best to conceal their tears.
Growing Pains Chapter 32
🚩 Third Person's POV🚩On hearing the gunshot and Adrian's name, the Kendalls, Anthony and Adam turned their back and ran towards the front of the court. They got there and saw Karlie Ann running towards something or better still someone lying on the floor covered in the pool of blood. At that moment, they were heart broken when they realize who was on the floor.Without wasting time, they ran closer to her and there Adrian was lying in blood and her white tee was crimson."Mum!", Adrian called, sobbing."Yes baby. I'm here. SOMEONE CALL 911! Adrian, baby. Mum is here", Cassie said, shaking all over."Mum", Adrian called again. "It hurts. It hurts", she said and groaned.Cassie let out a sob. "I'm sorry, baby. You'll be fine. I promise.""I can't... the pain... I can't endure the pain. It's unbearable", Adrian said with tears rolling down her eyes."Jus
Growing Pains Chapter 31
The court hearing has begun and Lucy, Eric and Ruby were not here. The court has been going on for some minutes and the Kendalls were getting worried. Thomas tried calling the bodyguards but none of them was picking his call. The judge asked for an hour break because the case was going nowhere.When they got outside, they all sat with worried looks."Where are they?", Cassie shouted.Thomas tried to reach Ruby again but she still isn't picking. He dialed Eric's number too but was met with the same response.The lawyer also moved close to them. "Where is Lucy?", She asked."I have no idea. I have been calling the bodyguards I sent to bring her but no one is responding to my calls", Thomas answered her.Adrian was afraid and held unto Anthony's hand. She was almost crying before Aiden spoke up."Ruby!", He called looking forward. They followed his gaze and indee
Growing Pains Chapter 30
🚩Third person's POV🚩️Adrian woke up with a very severe headache. She wasn't sure if she was being nervous about the court hearing or it's just a normal headache. But if she were to choose the cause, she would choose the former.She got up from the bed and went to the bathroom to have a refreshing bath. Minutes later, she was through with dressing. Since she was not in the mood to dress up, she wore an old white tee and her faded blue jeans with her favorite Nike sneakers.She was surprised that Karlie Ann wasn't there to force her out of bed. Maybe Karlie Ann also understand what she was going through. She got downstairs and saw her family members sitting at the table having breakfast. The tension was thick in the air that it was almost possible to cut it with a knife."Good morning", she greeted but it was not the usual cheerful greeting she gives every morning. It was a very tense one but her family members un
Growing Pains Chapter 29
🚩 Adrian's POV 🚩I woke up when someone was pulling the covers from my body. I opened my eyes and Karlie Ann was standing with her hands on her hips raising an eyebrow."What?", I asked.'It is time to get up. Aren't you going to school?'I checked the time. "What? It's still early. This is just 6 o'clock."'Yes. And that makes it the time to wake and dress up for school.'"No! We wake up by 8 in the morning", I argued.'Well, not anymore. Things have changed. Get up', she said and pulled the covers completely from my body. 'As from today, you have to wake up by 6 to get ready for school.'"What?!", I said almost shouting but she didn't say anything and went out the door.I took that as an opportunity and pull the covers back to sleep but she came in again holding a bottle of water.I laughed sheepishly. "I wasn't slee
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