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The Next day Mia's POV I got to school a little late today as me and my mom continued our discussion till 1 is in the night. When I got to class, the lesson had already started, My English teacher Miss Lucia was already in class, teaching. " Good Morning, Ma " I greeted her, and immediately my voice landed, Everyone in the class faced me, it was like I became a celebrity immediately, I felt a little uncomfortable with their stares. " Good Morning, Mia, Why are you In school at this hour?, This is so unlike you. " Miss Lucia Asked me in a displeased tone. " Am sorry, Ma... " " I guess, she Played Video games all night and Slept late. " Sasha Butted in. " Is that True, Mia? " Miss Lucia Asked me. " No, it's not... " I said in an attempt to defend myself. " It's not? , Are you going to Cover up with your usual, ' I was studying Phrase? ' or are you going to use something else this time? " Lara, Sasha's best friend replied Sarcastically. " What's your business, Sasha, Lara? , Is it because you guys Arrived in School earlier for the first time in your life that you guys are now reacting this way? , What's up with you guys? If you are Envious of her then say it to her face rather than accuse her of what she didn't do. " Clover Said In an Angry tone. " Were We talking about you? , Why don't you mind your business, Clover. " " What if I don't? , Will you beat me? " Clover Replied in a challenging tone. " Stop it, girls! , Have you forgotten that I am still in class? , This is your last warning! " She then turned to Me who was silently watching the scene play out. " Go to your Seat now, Don't let what happen today repeat itself. " She Warned. " Yes, Ma " I replied. As I walked towards my Seat Which I shared With Clover, I could still feel their stares on me. After Settling down. " Hey " I greeted Clover. " Hi. " She replied Coldly. " What's up with you? , What have I done this time? " I asked. " Done? You've done more than you are supposed to. " She replied. " I don't get you, Stop Speaking in Parables, Hit the nail on the head, Clover. " I urged. " Why didn't you Pick up my call, When I called you? " She asked, I was Surprised by her Question, When did she call? " Sorry to ask but When did you call me? " I asked Confused. " Really?, I called you at around 7:30 yesterday night. " She replied. " Oh! I was asleep then, Sorry. " I replied. " Whatever, By the Way, why were you late this morning? " She asked. "I... " " Mia, Clover, Get up This instant and get out of my class! " Miss Lucia Suddenly Announced, interrupting my conversation with Clover. " Ma, We ... " " Shut up! , I am so disappointed in you Mia, I didn't expect something like this from you, You of all people. " " What is our offense, Ma? " Clover, asked Boldly after We had stood up. " You still have the guts to ask, Clover? " " I need to Know what We did, Ma. " Clover insisted. " What were you and Mia Gossiping about when the class was still ongoing? " " We weren't gossiping, Ma, " I Said, in self-defense. " So?, Have you forgotten about the Class Rules? " " No ma. " We replied. " So why were you two Going against the rules? " " We are Sorry Ma. " " Sorry for Yourself. " " From today onwards till the End of this Week I don't want to see you in my class. " Miss Lucia declared. " What!!!, But what we did doesn't Warrant this. " Clover Argued. " Another Word from you Clover and Your Punishment will become double. " " But Ma... " " Let's just obey. " I Said Tugging at Clover's Skirt. We both Walked out of the Class With both our Heads down, I could Hear Mocking lauglaughterm Sasha and Her Gang. We Both Walked in Silence to the School library with our backpacks. As we were about to open the door, Clover Suddenly Stopped. " What's Wrong? " I asked her. " Well, I was thinking about what we are going to Say to our class teacher when she asks us about what happened today in class. " She replied, in a Sad Tone. " Oh! We'll just tell her the truth." I replied Shrugging. " What! Are you Crazy Mia?, Do you know what you are Saying? " " Yes I do, Why? " I inquired innocently. " Our Punishment will become double if we tell her the truth about what happened. " Clover Exclaimed. " I know and that's why we are going to tell her the whole truth. " I replied. " Have you gone nuts Mia?, Why would you suggest we tell our class teacher the whole truth when we are both aware of the kind of Person She is, We'll be disgraced, Mia! " " I know, but isn't it better to tell the truth than a lie? , No matter what we say or do, the fact that we'll be Punished For Breaking the class rules remains! " " You are Probably Right Mia, but... " " No buts, we were wrong so we deserve to be punished for our mistake. " I told her and she finally Nodded in understanding. As We were Conversing earlier on, I remembered the Bible verse which Says. ' For you know the truth and it shall set you Free. ' " Let's go in now Clover, it's High time We've started Studying. " I Said. " Okay. " She replied as we both opened the door to the library. After the Formalities Were done, We Picked our Seats and Started Studying. I Started Practicing How to draw and The Compulsory Diagrams in biology. Clover on the other hand Was Solving Past Questions on Organic Chemistry. The First Two periods which were allocated for the English language Was Spent in the School Library.
1611 word(s)Published TruthCaged ( Survival ) chapter Four.Mia's POVWe went back to class for the third period, by the time we got there the economics teacher was already in class." Good Morning, Ma " Clover and I greeted in unison." Good Morning girls, Where are you coming from? " She inquired." We were in the School library. " I replied." Oh! You can go to your Seats, now. "" Okay, Ma. " We replied as we walked towards our Seat and Sat." Let's Start to begin the lesson, now Class. "" Alright, Ma. "" The topic for today is inflation, who can define the term, Inflation? , Anyone? " She Asked observing our faces.When I realized that no one was raising his or her hand I raised mine." Yes, Mia? "" Inflation can be defined as the continuous increase in the Price level of goods and services. " I replie
From that day onwards, Clover and I became the classroom cleaners despite all the mocking and harsh words we got from people we didn't let it get to us and just Continued with our duties.After the closing hour when I and Clover were ready to start cleaning but then we realized that clover and her friends were still in class refusing to leave." Sasha, Lily, Rocky, can you guys leave the class for a moment, please? " I asked Politely." Why would we? " Sasha replied in an arrogant tone as always." Don't go out if you don't want to but you can't blame us for sweeping all the dust on you. " Clover interrupted in an angry tone." Clover! " I warned." Can we please settle this matter amicably, guys? " I asked and when they all have calmed down, I continued." Why don't you want to leave the class yet, Sasha? " I asked directing my question to Sasha as she Happened to be the gang leader." We've got some chatting to do. " She replied." Really? " " Yes, of course. " She replied." Okay,
The three men looked very handsome and Dashing which immediately attracted the attention of all the other girls in the Canteen. The three young men walked to our Table as I expected." What's going on here Mia? " Clover asked In a hushed tone." I don't know too but let's watch and see what happens. " I replied her. " Hello, girls. " The three young men greeted when they got to our table." Hi, guys. " Sasha and her friends replied them Smiling." Can we seat? " One of them asked." Of course, where are my manners, am sorry. " Sasha quickly replied as she offered them a seat on the chairs surrounding the table.After Settling down." By the way Sasha, who are these two beautiful ladies? " Jeremy the tallest of guys inquired referring to Clover and me. " Oh! I completely forgot to introduce you guys, Clover, Mia, meet Jeremy, Joseph and John. " She replied. " Wow!!! I didn't know you had such beautiful Friends, Sasha. " John complimented." Friends my foot! " Clover muttered under
A father's concern.Author's POVAs Clover and Mia walked to their Estate, Clover was seriously thinking about what happened earlier as it's so absurd." What are you thinking so deeply about, Clover? " Mia asked." Well, I am still wondering why Sasha said something like that, why would she want you to be her tutor when she never liked you? "" Hmmn, you are right, I don't know the reason though but I have got this gut feeling that she has a plan. " Mia replied." Do you think so? "" I do, Sasha looks pure and innocent but I think she is not as innocent as she looks. "" Why do you think that, Mia? " I asked Suprised." Isn't it obvious? , She has those three guys as her friends and Even though they look so young and charming I don't think that that's all that is to it, there's something suspicious about those three guys. "" What do you think is suspicious about them? "" Where do you think they got the money they are Spending From? "" Perhaps their parents are rich. " " I don't
The Past.Mia's POV.As I got upstairs, I went into my room after Unlocking it, I immediately dropped my bag on my bed and went into the bathroom for a quick shower.While I was under the shower bed, I couldn't help but smile, I still couldn't believe that my Lovely Dad was back.My Dad Adrian Goodness is a medical doctor and also a missionary, he usually travels all over the world yearly to preach the gospel to different coucountrieshe country he went last was the Gambia a country in West Africa, to preach the gospel, he had been there for about A year before he suddenly came back today, we had been communicating Via Skype for months now but that wasn't so often as my father is always busy. My Dad met my mom in the University while he was a medical student, my mom on the other hand was studying accounting, as she always dreamed of becoming a chartered accountant one day, They started as friends till they graduated, they were able to graduate at the same time because my Dad was alrea
Hero.Mia's POVIndeed, Everything happens for a reason, this has been my motto ever since my Dad told me his story.' Knock knock ' The sound of my bathroom door being knocked on was heard followed by my mom's concerned voice from the other side." Are you alright there, Mia?, What's taking you so long? " " Am fine Mom. " I replied." Okay, come out soon alright. " She urged." Alright, Mom " I replied.Soon after I replied I turned off the shower and dried up my body with my yellow Towel before I wore my pink bathrobe, I walked out of the bathroom in my bathrobe, by then my Mom had already left.' When did my mom get back? ' I thought inwardly but unknown to me my mom was already back long before I came home as she was the one that went to pick my Dad up from the Airport with her Mercedes Benz.I walked to my Walk - in - Wardrobe, and chose an orange flowery Straight gown with a hood, Right from the time I turned seven I stopped wearing trousers as I found them uncomfortable to wea
Pain.After the call ended I couldn't help but think about Clover's situation, though Clover was always happy and Smiling she still had some hidden pain and scars, that's why I love the quote, ' don't judge anyone because you know their names but not their story, you notice their cuts but not their scars, you see their smile but not their pain, you can read their lips but not their minds. 'Clover's Mom left her when she saw just Twelve and Since then she had been all alone with her Nanny as her father was a businessman who hardly had any time for her, Months after her mother's death, her father brought in a woman who he claimed was his secretary, he said that he was going to get married to her and she would become his wife, Clover was very hurt because she was very well aware of how much her mom loved her father and was willing to sacrifice anything for him but it didn't even take her father up to a year to decide that he was going to take a second wife. Two weeks after the introduc
Care.I went ahead to my Wardrobe and brought out my Rainproof cardigan and Wore it as it was drizzling outside, I walked downstairs and I could see the Suprise on my parent's faces." Where are you heading to, Mia? " My mom asked me." Well, mom I want to go and Visit Clover. " I replied." Oh! But why now? It's drizzling outside. " " I know Mom but it's urgent. "" Really? " " Yes, Mom " I replied " Then Gwen will have to go with you. " my mom said referring to the cook." Okay, Mom. " I replied then as if remembering something I turned back to my mom " Mom. "" Yes, Mia? What's wrong? "" Is it okay if I prepare Spaghetti Salad? " I asked." You can tomorrow when you get back from school. "" I know, mom but I want to prepare it now. "" Why? Are you hungry? "" I am not actually... " I hesitated a little as I didn't know if I should say it or how I should say it." What's wrong, Mia? " " Umm, it's Clover, Mom, her stepmom didn't want her to eat tonight, she wants to starve he
> * The end of a thing is better than its beginning. * **** ---- Author's POV ---- It's said that the best day of a lady's life is her wedding day and this was true in Mia's case as she was all smiles that day. Dressed in a Royal ball gown which was specially designed for her by a French designer. Carlos Luther who was well known for his stunning designs. Mia looked more like a Queen herself than a noble. She stood tall in her seven inch heels, which she had become used to wearing as she stared at herself in the full body mirror. " I must say, Bestie... You are the most beautiful bride ever! Not only because of your dress but also that lovely smile hanging up on your lips. " Clover who was now a month pregnant couldn't help, saying as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. " Thanks... " " You know, the saying, " A smile is a girl's best makeup " is honestly very true in this case, as I can see it all over you. " Angel who was putting on an off shoulder P
>* You are beautifully and wonderfully made by God. *****---- Mia. -----" Then it was your character that made me stay. " He continued while I listened. " But most people believe I am too proud. " " You aren't, Mia. They only think that way because they are envious and couldn't get what they want from you. "" Um... So what gave you the motivation to stay even when I tried pushing you away? " I thought on the not so good days, when all I just wanted was for him to get out of his life, I was tired of him following me around like a puppet. Though I liked him as a friend, I didn't want him too close as I didn't want to have any sort of relationship with a guy... And so. " Vision and love. "" Meaning? "" I got the confirmation I needed that you are the one destined for me. And I was also in love with you, this both gave me the motivation to stay. " " Oh... "" When the Lord first told me that you are the one for me. The first question I asked him was, " Why then is she he
>* Be good. God is in control. *****----- Mia -----I didn't know how much time had passed as I simply remained in Edward's embrace. Until he finally spoke up. " Mia... " He broke the hug, still holding me close to himself. He held up my chin with his fingers and made me stare deeply into his eyes. " I'll never hurt you.. I Promise. " I could see the emotions in his eyes as he spoke. " Do you believe that? " He inquired slowly when I was silent... " That I won't hurt you? " Though my mind screamed that he would hurt me, my heart spoke otherwise. For some reason, my heart believed he'd never hurt me. " I do. " I managed to say at last. " Good. " He pulled me to himself once again and embraced him tightly. I simply stayed there not knowing how to react. I was feeling a bit comfortable in his embrace much to my amazement. Shouldn't I be feeling disgusted or something like that? Yet... I was feeling comfortable. " I really can't wait for the day you'll scream out loud t
>* There's beauty in everything... You can either choose to see it or not. *****----- Mia -----I sat there on the vvip seat at the women's conference and couldn't help, but be more grateful to the Lord for everything. Though bringing an end to teenage abortion was tough as there were lots and lots of controversies. But in the end... We were able to with the help of the Lord. " Now... Let's call upon the chair person of this event, Miss Mia! " The mc announced and I stood up in my heels and walked towards the stage. " Thank you. " I said to him as he handed over the microphone to me. " Good day everyone. I am so happy to be here and I want to say a very big thank you to you all for honoring our invitation. " I bowed. " Seven years ago, I got this idea to eradicate teenage abortion. And I must say, it wasn't easy... But in the end we succeeded in it. "" The main aim of that was to Enable teenage girls to see their worth beyond being childbearing tools. It's to encourage
>* Do the right thing even when no one knows you are doing the right thing. *****---- Mia ----The drama proceeded as the lawyer in charge kept on asking the woman personal question one after another and to their utmost surprise... The woman answered them all without shame. Does she not fear being arrested and jailed for being an accomplice to a crime or what? The others wondered as they couldn't understand where she got her confidence from. From where exactly?" Were your daughter's happy with the procedures? "" Of course they were. Why wouldn't they be anyways? They are being saved from a lifetime of sorrow and pain. "" Um... In that case why don't you try telling them to practice abstinence Instead? "" Why would I do that? They deserve to have as much fun as they should. "" Even if the fun costs their health? "" There's no health issues meds can't solve... So that's not an excuse. " " In a nutshell... You are also against the eradication of teens abortion, right? "
>* Nothing is impossible, even the word, " Impossible " when broken down means, " I am possible. " *****Five years later. * Happy 70 chapters, guys! * History rewritten.----- Mia ------Today, at the women's conference ceremony, I couldn't stop the tears from falling down my cheeks. It's been five whole years since the incident happened and during those five years, I must admit I had gone through a lot of growing up. My faith had been tested and tried multiple times and I came out stronger and more faithful than I was. My Lord Indeed did what he promised... As there hadn't been an brutality. After our trip to the Maldives... I began working on the project which was titled, " Eradicating Teenage Abortion. " Although, I knew that it would cause a lot of controversies... Yet, I never knew it will do that to such a level that it would get to court. I could vividly recall what happened that day, when the case was being presented in court. A lot of Young mom's were the firs
>* Where there's a will. There's a way. *****----- Angelina -----While we were all lying there, I all of a sudden got this urge to leave along with the clover and give Mia some privacy...So I did. But now thinking of it, I wondered why that happened.What's going on? I thought to myself. " The dishes in this resort look very tasty. I bet they'll just be as tasty as they seem. " Clover's words interrupted me from my thoughts. " Hm... I think so too. " Staring at the vast beach I found myself pondering on just how great and marvelous the Lord truly is... To have created all of this. " You know, Angel... I find myself wondering why we often doubt the Lord. ``It felt like Clover was thinking the same thing as I was as she literally answered my thoughts. " Why do you say so? "" Haven't you ever thought just how glorious and wonderful the creator of the heavens and the earth truly is? "" I have... Sometimes. " " Then why do we doubt him? He's the creator of all flesh... So
>* Try to find beauty in everything. *****The weather is buyan's resort in the Maldives was very lovely and cool. Mia, clover and Angel were all in the length, white gowns as they laid on the soft beach sand next to each other. " To be honest.... I never would have thought we'd still have the opportunity to enjoy this when we were in captivity. " Mia sighed." Oh wow... But I thought you were always hopeful, Mia. " Clover turned to her in shock. " Maybe I was... But sometimes I lose hope too. I am human just like you guys and I feel. "" Hmm... But in the end, we were saved weren't we? "" Not in the easiest way possible though. "" Hm.. " silence reigned between the doors for several minutes as they simply enjoyed the morning breeze. " It's very beautiful here. "" Exactly... We made the right choice by choosing to spend our vacation here. "" Indeed. "" Mia... Let's go check if the meal has been prepared... Am starving. " Clover said." You guys can go... I'd love to
>* Change begins with me. * ****---- Mia ---- Though it's been almost two hours since our conversation with that nurse... I still couldn't get the images of the brutality happening just a floor below out of my head. I could literally hear screams of innocent baby's begging for their lives... Yet there was none to save them. The young mother's who should be defending the rights of her innocent baby are being brainwashed into thinking, it's not a child but actually a bunch of non living tissues. It sucks... Really, it does. I wish there was something I could do about it... Anything?But I couldn't... I guess I am just as helpless as everyone else. " You aren't helpless, Mia... " I heard a voice inside my head say. " How? What do you mean? " " You've got the holy spirit inside you and his duty Is to be your strength, your helper and your comforter. " " Hm... "" What if this is part of our quest, Mia? " Once again... Angelina got the words right out of my mouth. It was