Every look on Gloria's face depicted pain, anger, disappointment, and emptiness. It was built in, but while revealing everything to Rachael, it felt as if she was emptying all the hatred she had felt all this while.
She even felt disgusted by her own body. Different suicidal thoughts had come to her head, but somehow she felt her inner mind whispering that ' only coward thinks of such'.
Me Stanley was someone she was beginning to trust after the abandonment by her parents. It was a mixed feeling for her when she finally got to know some of the mysteries behind Mr. Stanley's motive on her.
The main reason she wanted her not to give in to her masturbating urges was so she could focus more on him. The trick was obvious, as he made her attracted to him only to complete his dubious act.
"That night started with him giving me some work to do. We were alone in the big mansion, as my parents had traveled to one of their business meetings.After
With her feeble state, Gloria made her way toward Mr. Stanley's office. She felt her body warm but filled with worries and anxiety especially when she was oblivious to what he wanted to say.She has been living with him, using her for his sexual pleasure every night. Every time she thought about him, she only felt more furious, not to talk of the thought of killing him.But she could not do that. All she feels now is an emptiness within her void. She doesn't feel the worth of any value. Weakness, pain, struggle, and anxiety were those things she faced every day. She has even become lean, but her parents are oblivious to this.If only she knew, she would have kept mute about the rape committed by Mr. Stanley. At Least, her parents will still be allowed to stay in the big mansion. That way, she could have figured out a way to get rid of him. But ever since then, she became an object of dark obsession by a man old enough to be his uncle.She st
' IF YOU HAVE ONLY ONE SMILE IN YOU, GIVE IT TO THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE. DON'T BE SURLY AT HOME, THEN GO OUT IN THE STREET AND START GRINNING ' GOOD MORNING TO TOTAL STRANGERS'..... Rachael's life was governed by two major principles, which are: doing the right thing and getting it right. With Gloria on the page, she was more determined to do the right thing by making Mr. Stanley face the wrath of the law for defiling a teenager. A time change was needed. Mr. Stanley needed to be placed where he belongs.People like him are the reasons why some parents find it difficult to entrust the care of their children into the hands of teachers. It is people like Mr. Stanley that would go through crooked means just to get what they want especially when it comes to their sexual pleasure. How sickening! The group have all made pl
Fear, panic, and anxiety were boldly written on their faces. "Gloria, Gloria," Joy shouted at the phone.They have heard Gloria mumbling and yawning.The cop was the first to make a move as she ran inside. Kevin and Andrew followed. Rachael felt stupefied as she was stuck in one position. She felt as if air passed through her. She knew Gloria was in trouble, but why was she hesitating and not helping. "Rachael, Rachael," Joy's voice finally startled her as she realized she has not moved from the position she was in. "We should, should. uh," Rachael's voice trailed off. She was panicking obviously. Her heart was beating fast making her unable to move her legs She knew Gloria was in trouble but she was hesitating, why? "Rachael!" She finally broke out of her trance as she saw Joy looking slightly agita
Silence enveloped the room as Mrs. Gladys stood still in her position, her eyes filled with tears. She deserved to be shouted at, beaten, or even killed because she was a bad mother. A mother that never cared about the welfare of her only daughter. All she and her husband cared about was money. Money is the root of all evil was no doubt a bitter truth in a great sense. They spend most of their lives harnessing wealth without thinking of other things, most especially their daughter. Their love of money was like chasing after wind, as it is in futility. Their emotional, physical and spiritual strength drained at the expense of wealth. "Rachael, please, I don't want to see her. Just tell her to get out of my life," Gloria held on to Rachael as she wept. The three others simply bowed their heads in form of greeting before leaving the room. Ther
' THE WEAK CANNOT FORGIVE, BUT THE STRONG CAN'. Rachael felt as if a cold wind swept right through her at the sight in front of her. In front of her was Gloria, with a bottle of something that looked like poison. With the speed of lightning, she grabbed the bottle off her hand, happy she came right on time to stop her from committing the evil deed, startled at heart because of the sight she witnessed. Gloria simply bowed her head as disappointment, sadness, heartaches, and emptiness were right over her face. She felt her world was upside down, and she felt death was calling her. She recalled how her whole life started till this very moment. The years she has spent on masturbating, a grievous sin toward God. Not to talk of the weird feeling she began to develop on Mr. Stanley, the man she trusted. Everything see
Sometimes in life, we face difficulties, challenges that threaten our lives, but the best thing is to overcome them. Living with resentment will not help, instead will make one sad and down. Gloria finally decided to let go of her past after passing through those traumatic stages in her life. Her father's surgery was successful as father and daughter later bonded. The family became whole again. However, Gloria decided to leave the country for the time being. To her, staying will only bring memories she wanted to bury. Her parents agreed instantly. Not only do they sell their unnecessary belongings, house, and extra cars, they also planned on entering the entrepreneurship world, as well as having their own business. One that won't take their time and energy. Gloria finally felt happy again. She was once again ready to be the best she
Kevin was shocked for a while as he stared at this fellow. Her resemblance with Rachael was top-notch. The person had long blonde hair and pink lips and the same pair of eyes as Rachael's. The only differences between them would probably be their voices or walking sense. The girl stood up leaving the shocked Kevin who was dazed for a while. "Hey, I am Lydia. Sorry, I bumped into you, " she smiled sweetly. Kevin got out of the little trance he was in as he stood up, clearing his throat slightly. "My bad... I am Kevin. I should be the one apologizing instead, " Kevin simply said. Somehow, he felt this person must have blood ties with Rachael to have such a resemblance with her. "You look dazed for a while there. Anything the matter?" Lydia questioned, making eye contact with Kevin. "You share resemb
There is a saying that goes thus: 'The devil you know is better than the angel you just met. Kevin felt lost in words at Lydia's offer. It was quite a tricky one. One thing he could deduce was that Lydia seems to know more than just a newcomer. While she probably has a nice expression, something still seems off to Kevin. What does she even mean getting the heart of her sister for him? She is probably not a con artist, right? He truly believes if Rachael is the one meant for him, then it would be. He will rather be like the Shulamite woman who was quite cautious with her feelings for the shepherd boy. "Love is a treasure that we all seem to find because being with the person you always love is the greatest place. You know that right? Do you even like her?" Kevin only looked on, as Lydia spoke. Since she is Rachael's step-sister, maybe it would not be ba
There is a true feeling that comes from within when you have friends who are ready to stay by you through thick and thin. They are friends who put one's interest ahead of theirs. A blessing in disguise.Loud chattering could be heard as the four jolly friends hung out two weeks after their graduation. It was a happy sight, as they looked vibrant, with joy on their faces."Guys, I have good news," Andrew confessed"Shoot," Joy said, putting some shrimps in her mouth."I have gained admission into Faculty of Medicine and Surgery," Andrew stated."Congratulations. More wins," Rachael smiled.Aww, Congratulations. I will miss you," Joy gave Andrew a side hug as he smiled.Kevin simply smiled as he already knew about the news."I would still be around during weekends. I don't want to miss the girls' faces for too long," Andrew announced as they all laughed."Let's make a promise. That no matter what, we will always have each
ANDREW POVI have never for once imagined my life as an easy one as I grew up with a single mother, the only love of my life.I always wanted to take things step by step hoping to give my mum a better life, one in which she would be free from haunting others who committed crimes.Everything began changing when my mum eventually brought a new person who began having a crazy obsession with me. I thought that was it all until I eventually ended my mother's life mistakenly. I do hope mum forgives me.If I hadn't tried to add sleeping pills to her drinking, she would probably not have died that night. At first, I blamed myself, but with time I realized that letting go of the past was the best.And when the WEIRD FEELING hit me hard, I became more saddened at my feelings for the same sex, something I deemed as an abomination.I came to und
Every ceremony has to come to an end,' that is often said. But the reality of the matter is how the ceremony was. Enjoyable? Lovely? Or was it one enough to bring joyful memories.There was no doubt Joy, Andrew, Kevin, and Rachael enjoyed their day. Their graduation brought memories of how their life had been especially as teenagers who faced different challenges.Andrew was shown love as he did not feel the absence of his parents. Since his stepfather had been sentenced to life imprisonment, he was more relieved and hope for the best in his own life. Rachael's and Joy's mums graced the occasion, as they showered them with advice, gifts, and prayers.Kevin felt his father's absence slightly. He could still remember how his father had promised him two years ago to grant him any of his wishes if he graduates from high school. For now, the promise will be on hold. It still amazed him that his father was sentenced lower compared to what he thought. Not
There is this great feeling when you are eventually ready to be a high school graduate. Passing through the years of learning, difficulties, challenges, and other unfathomable events which can either make or mar one is something yet extraordinary.Andrew finally felt the relief he needed when his stepdad was sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor. Kevin's joy knew no bounds when he was able to get more evidence which reduced his dad's sentence to only 5 years.Even tho it hurt him to see his father being given -a five-year imprisonment, his aunt made him realize how fortunate it was for his sentence not to be at least 20 years and above, since it was on fraud and embezzlement. Kevin decided to keep praying, hoping to see his father finally free one day..........It was marking the end of Joy and her friend's graduation, and the excitement on their faces was enough to describe how they felt.Joy was able to get the grip of her
Joy felt tensed for a while. She refused to speak to Andrew because she felt she might overreact and go far with her words.Even when Andrew kept pestering him, she just kept mute like a dummy. ' Was that the right thing to do?' she asked herself as she waited for her driver, frustration boldly written on her face.She could see some worried expression on Andrew, but she cared less. ' He has so many female admirers and compared to herself, she does not look fit'.She reprimanded herself inwardly when she began feeling her insecurities coming back to life. She draped her face with a handkerchief and felt even more impatient because her driver was not yet around.She sighed, as she looked at her wristwatch, realizing it has been some minutes past the normal time she was supposed to be picked."Joy. Are you going to leave me to trek home", Joy closed and opened her eyes as she heard Rachael's voice.She turned back, trying her best
Feelings can be the best thing especially when expressed, but limitation has to be put in place especially when such feelings might not be in the long term.They smiled at each other warmly as their short mesmerizing moment was being cut short by the opening of the door.Kevin coughed slightly as he quickly released Rachael's hands as he turned to leave. The juniors who entered greeted him politely as he simply nodded, bubbling inside like a happy kid.He decided to have his lunch at the classroom, hoping to see Rachael after school." Does this mean they are now dating, since they feel the same about themselves? Or they would remain just friends?"Those questions kept running through Kevin's mind. He sighed, hoping the day would come to an end soon.....Joy and Andrew on the other hand both had lunch together. Joy was entertaining Andrew with some of her jokes, which only made Andrew smile and laugh heartily. He must confess he
Saying YES will only make him be in the suffering end. How will he even tell his other friends that he broke the rule of dating, and has started dating Lydia? It sounds unreasonable.The shout kept getting intense, making Kevin blame himself for coming early to school today. He looked across the hall, as his eyes met with that of Rachael.He felt his heartbeat, as he saw the pain in her eyes, maybe it was his imagination. Before he could say a word, Rachael turned away and left.Within a split second, Kevin removed his hand from that of Lydia, ready to make his own decision. He took a step forward, as the noise began reducing."I don't know why you are making a fuss over this unless you want Principal Mullins to detain you all for disturbing the school peace. That is on a light mode.Thank you all for thinking Miss Lydia might be the right one for me. But I will like to clarify that we are just friends. The pictures you saw were not rea
FEELINGS are usually a nightmare for some. It becomes frustrating especially when it is unrequited. Sometimes, you feel down, and there are times you feel like forcing it on that person.Love is a beautiful thing. Happiness is a good fever. But when you are no longer with the one you like, your heart starts to ache badly.Kevin looked across the other side of the restaurant as he saw a family of three eating together. The father, mother, and a grown-up guy probably around his age.He felt bleak, as he sighed deeply, thoughts eroding his mind. A different form of sadness, wanting to make him feel unhappy. He has always wished his family will be like this, but every dream regarding that has faded like a gust of wind, nowhere to be found."Hello sir, will you like to order something?" The warm voice of the waiter brought Kevin out of his thoughts, as he looked up.The waiter handed over the menu as he scanned through it. He smiled noticing
It is often said that no matter how you hide something, it will one way or the other be exposed, even if it will be slightly.It can be said that Joy probably made the wrong decision by volunteering to be with Andrew, to help him with moving. It was more like a stance to increase the magnetic strength of her feelings.She helped with moving his stuff to his new apartment. For the first time, Joy complemented Andrew for his nice taste.The apartment had a small sitting room alongside two bedrooms, toilet and bathroom as one, alongside a well-furnished kitchen. The blue imprint on the sides of the living room even made it more beautiful, coupled with the simple furnishings in the mini house."Thinking about something?" Joy almost screamed, as her heartbeat fast at the sudden voice of Andrew behind her. It almost scared the shit out of her, as she tried to calm down."Well, let me just say I love your taste in the furnishings of this house. Be