JustinStaring at the girls in the cafe, all I could see was how foolish they were. I was pissed beyond words and my fists were clenched in anger as I watched them.The way Catherine had dashed out with tears made me pity her a lot and I just felt like running after her to bring her into my arms just to wipe away her tears but foolish me was too weak to do that.The whole students were shocked to see me, they bowed their heads instantly in shame, trying to paint the black picture red but I had seen everything from the beginning.I walked away without a word, heading to the vice chancellor officer. I was here to tender my offer to teach twice a week but first, I’d like to discuss the bullying in the academy.These girls acted childishly and it made me wonder how they were able to make it here. Bullying should’ve stopped in college but seeing it happening among adults was very weird and it filled me with anger.I was using all my strength to keep a cool face but deep down, I wanted to g
CatherineI couldn’t stop sobbing. I didn’t create myself. It’s not my fault I’m chubby. Being chubby isn’t the end of the world, it doesn’t mean I’m less of a human or I don’t have feelings. I’ve got emotions like everyone. I’m just like everybody only with a big body but they make it seem like it’s a big problem.They make it seem like the goddess created a mistake and it hurts a lot. I can’t walk without someone saying something about me.I can’t be in a room without garnering attention to myself. What the heck is wrong with people? Why can’t they just get over the fact that I’m big and it’s not a crime.I feel like killing myself, maybe it’ll make the world a better place. Maybe if I stab myself to death then this would all end. All my life I’ve been bullied and now that I’m an adult that I think I can finally be at ease, it’s even worse.“What is my offense? Nobody has the ability to create but why do they body shame like they can create what’s better than the goddess’s creation
CatherineMy heart was beating heavily, I couldn’t look at his face because I felt embarrassed but strangely, he didn't say anything about it.“I don’t know… The mountain is huge and it’d take hours…” I muttered weakly, coming here felt like a mistake and I wished there was a way I could turn things around.“Don’t think too much, this should be a surprise but I’ll tell it to you, there’s something on top of that mountain that nobody can fathom, the goal of climbing the mountain is the great surprise, you wouldn’t regret it” He urged and I sighed.“You’re here already so why not climb and see what’s there?” Cora urged and I nodded.“Fine” I replied and he smiled as he walked ahead, leading me. I stared at the high mountain, it felt like a death sentence to climb it and I was even more worried about tripping because of my large body.“Common, I’ll tell you stories as we climb” He urged and I exhaled as I began climbing and honestly mountain climbers have got to be super
Returning home, Catherine was sweating profusely and immediately she entered, she rushed to the kitchen to get water.Diana was startled when she saw her. “Are you okay? Where have you been and what have you been? You didn’t go to the gym right?” Diana asked, slight envy in her voice and Catherine shook her head.“No… I… I took a stroll around, I haven’t really seen the whole school… so I just decided to check it out…” She lied and Diana’s eyes darkened with slight discomfort.“But I saw you entering the taxi… I was heading to the school too” Diana retorted accusingly and Catherine's eyes dropped.“I… I’m sorry, don’t mind my words… It’s just that I’m worried about you. People here aren’t what they look like. You shouldn’t trust anyone because people are very dangerous… I’m only looking out for your safety” Diana muttered softly and she nodded.“Thanks” Catherine muttered as she headed to the room.“Catherine… Don’t let anybody's words get to you alright, you’re beautiful and perfect
Going to school the next day, Catherine looked forward to all her classes but she couldn’t deny she was particularly excited about that of Justin’s, she looked forward to learning more from him.She was walking towards her class with a smile when she heard a few people whispering and pointing at her, they laughed loudly and walked past her.She wasn’t curious, she just ignored them and entered her class, they burst into laughter too, pointing at her as they spoke to themselves.She wondered if something was wrong but decided to ignore them. She looked around the class for Diana but she wasn’t around.She decided to bring out her notes and go over them. Martha, Lauren and Anita walked inside getting the attention of everything.They stopped in front of her, burst into laughter while shaking their heads before walking to their various seats. Justin walked in immediately and they began muttering words. All he did was glance back and they went silent.He started with the day's lesson and
JackEntering into the company, Jack winked at a few ladies who blushed, waving softly at him. Jack had a smile on his face as he headed upstairs.The first thing on his mind was to see how Catherine was faring, a part of him wanted to see her, order her to come back to him or even try forcing her. He had missed her, Ava was nowhere close to her. All Ava did was nag, talk about fashion, complain about how tedious work was and how her social life was slowly dying.He strained his shirt as he headed to Catherine’s office, he had a small frown on his face and he didn’t want his intentions to be known easily.He was amused that all these days she had managed to cope with her things, he hadn’t seen her anywhere, not like she could be at places he frequented.“What have you been doing…” He was speaking as he pushed the door open and the frown on his face deepened.“Sir… No… Nothing sir” The girl muttered, trembling slightly as he stared at her with disgust.“Where’s Cath
Catherine just kept staring at the messages from Justin. She ignored them without bothering to open them. She felt too embarrassed to even reply to his messages.Her eyes teared up as she remembered how she was treated at school and the way they had disrespected him too.“Catherine, it’s not the end of the world… This is what I warned you about. Goddess knows how Martha and her minions got the information, they might have paid someone to track you… I warned you to be careful. Please open the door and come out, you’ve been in there since yesterday…” Diana called softly and she sniffed.“Just go away! I don’t wish to speak to you” Catherine replied and she sighed. She was about to say something when her phone rang.She walked to the sitting room to receive the call. Catherine got another beep from Justin and she decided she was done.She switched off her phone, knowing he wouldn’t keep texting and calling if he found out her phone was off.She was still trying to figure out why he was h
The next day Catherine dreaded going to school but she had to, remembering Justin’s threat, she didn’t want to take it for granted. She was slightly scared because she didn’t know if anyone had seen Jack and Justin when they were entering or leaving her place.“You can do this girl… You don’t need to be afraid of anyone. Just walk on like they don’t exist” Cora urged and she sighed.“I’ll try my best Cora, it’s not easy… it’s embarrassing, I just wish there was a way I could avoid all these” She muttered sadly.She grabbed her backpack and walked into the sitting room to see Diana having tea. “Would you like to have some…” Diana asked sweetly and she shook her head.“Erm… About yesterday… Please, I'd like to clear things up… Please I don’t want anyone to know about it… It’s not what it seems to be” She pleaded and Diana nodded.“Sure,” She muttered, it’s not like she was about to spread news about how both prominent men were fighting over something like Catherine.Catherine walked ou