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2021-09-25 22:37:08Authors Note.
Hey Readers!
I am happy to be here! I am now writing one of my dream books! It's dedicated to all girls.Especially the ones who are suffering from gender stereotypes.
Don't worry, you aren't alone.To the Dreamers.Never give up on your dream no matter the situation you are in.Go for it! If you can think it then you can do it! And here I present to you, My book titled, Persistence!A story of a girl who believed in the beauty of her dreams.
This will be published exclusively on this Platform so don't worry about not being able to finish reading it.
Goodbye for now readers.
Love you! I hope that you'll support me in my writing journey.Thank you!Related chapters
Persistence Prologue
Malisa's POV. I still can't believe that I am turning eighteen soon, it still felt like yesterday when I and Princess Gabriella said our goodbyes. I miss my only best friend and comforter, she was the only one that understood me the most. I am very grateful for all the times we spent together. She taught me a lot about life, if not for her, I will be a girl with no direction. I still remember vividly the day we last saw each other. How we both became emotional as we knew that this was probably the last time we would see each other. It's funny how she made me make a promise to her that I wouldn't give up on my dreams no matter what. Well, I don't plan on giving up on my dreams but... It's hard, very hard I must say. Today is the beginning of a new month, March 1. My eighteenth birthday is in 24 days. I am supposed to be happy about it but I am not. I feel suffocated, I wish I could change my fate. I want to fulfill my dreams. I don't want to get married to Ronaldo Jone
Last Updated : 2021-09-25Persistence Chapter one : Life
Malisa's POV.I sat down on my wooden bed, just staring at the wall.Time is passing, seconds are becoming minutes, and minutes into hours.I'll be Eighteen soon.I wish I could change all of this.Soon, I felt a presence in my room, it was My Mom.What does she want now? ' I thought." Good day, Mom. " I greeted." Hm, what are you doing idling away? , Just because I asked you to stay away from the kitchen till you get married doesn't mean that you'll have to sit around doing nothing. " She ranted.According to our tradition, an engaged girl is not allowed to enter the kitchen a month before her marriage to avoid injuries or bruises." But mom there's nothing else to do. " " Really?, What about the drums of water that need to be filled? "
Last Updated : 2021-09-26Persistence Chapter Two : Marriage Annoucement
Two days later, I was summoned early in the morning by my Dad to the family living room.After getting dressed in a simple Lemon Knee-length gown I went out of my room and headed to the family parlor. ' Why am I summoned so early in the morning? , What do they want to talk to me about?, Or do they want to talk about my marriage? , I hope it hasn't been brought up. ' With all these different thoughts going to my mind I reached The family parlor in no time.It was a Mini large room with Five Single Brown Sofas which were as old as me or even older, it also has one large Study table and an old portrait of my Dad while he was younger, I guess, The room was painted Dull Yellow, though the colors were already fading.The room happened to be the largest in our Five bedroom home which was single-handedly built by my Father and his Workers.Well, my Dad isn't as poor as you guys think he
Last Updated : 2021-09-27Persistence Chapter Three : Groom
The next day.I woke up very early in the morning as soon as the cock crowed, I checked the old wall clock and saw that it's just 4:00 am. ' 6 days more to go. ' I thought sadly.The morning was a little colder than usual just like my mood, who would be happy to know that they'll get married off soon to an old geezer. ' What a life! ' I mumbled.I then decided to do some meditation before going back to bed as it's too early to be awake.I stood up from my bed and walked towards my cupboard and after searching briskly for minutes I finally found what I was looking for.It was a book with a black hardcover. It's The Bible.I kept it in a secluded place because I knew that I'll be dead meat if my mom or dad should find it there. My village
Last Updated : 2021-10-01Persistence Chapter Four : Circumcision
Chapter Seven: Circumcision.* Happy new month, readers! I hope and pray that this new month brings you lots of joy and happiness! , Happy new month my Dearests! *Days went by and now it was the day for my circumcision.I was very nervous and sad.I don't want to be circumcised, I don't want to be violated.I don't want to alter God's creation.He created me perfectly so why should people go to lengths just to alter his creation? Why? He created the Clitoris in women because he knew that it was needed and necessary so why should I be removed? It wasn't stated in the Holy Bible that women should be circumcised so why?Why should we have to go through pain and torture just because of some useless culture and tradition? Why? Women are humans too? ,
Last Updated : 2021-10-01Persistence Chapter Five : Mystery
MeanwhileLittle Mary walked towards a large mango tree nearby in a secluded area, she sat on a small bench beside it and after relaxing for a minute, she spoke." I have done as you instructed, brother. " She said and almost immediately a Young Man with a Rasputin -blue eyes which were as clear as a calm lake, he had a Wavy black hair, bristly eyebrows, he was very light-skinned and tall about 200cm. he also had a hawkish nose, he looked quite handsome and dashing in a casual White top and Sweatpants." Alright, I hope you are finally happy and satisfied now? " He asked in a deep but soft voice." Not yet, brother, I can't be happy yet as Sis is still going to be forced to get married to an old man in two days. " " I know, Mary but what can you do? This is not our territory remember? We are just Strangers here so you can't
Last Updated : 2021-10-06Persistence Chapter Six : Thoughts
In case I didn't mention it readers then note, Malisa Bree is a Black girl, an African actually, I'll post the picture I imagined her to be on my Instagram account.Follow me on Instagram @qebunoluwa to see it.So see you there.******It's been two days, two whole days and I had been thinking of my life, my situation.I was still left wondering how someone took my place and was circumcised instead of me as I was told by little Mary and what was most amusing about this whole scenario is that I realized that little Mary always arrive just in time to save me though it was only being twice.Lest I forget, though there's no way in hell I was going to forget the fact that today is my wedding day.I was to be married to Mr. Aldron Jones though I don't want to.I have no other choice.
Last Updated : 2021-10-09Persistence Chapter 7
---- Malisa -----I had been debating on the pros and cons of running away and after hours of thinking, I realized that running away is indeed the best solution for me at this moment.I decided to escape after breakfast as it would be a very stupid move for me to escape before then.As I didn't even know where I was going to escape to or whether I'll be able to eat while I am at it.'' Lord, please show me away. '' I muttered.Perhaps it's because I have been crying all night as I just couldn't hold back my tears.I found out that crying makes me light-hearted and better.So well.My voice feels very hoarse now from all the crying.I badly needed a cup of brewed tea.As if my Wish was granted the next moment.
Last Updated : 2021-10-16
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Persistence Author's note
Author's note. * Don't let the world run over you. You have to fight! * **** Hello dearest readers... How are you all? You know, I feel so overwhelmed right now... I still can't believe that Persistence is finally over... As I said before, it's dedicated to all females and most importantly to the dreamers... Guys! Please don't give up on your dreams! Keep Pursuing it till the end! You can do it! So well, Malisa and Aiden's story hasn't ended yet as there would be a part two... I'll inform you guys about it when it's out... In the meantime, you guys can check out my other books. The Better Place : A very emotional story about decisions and how they affect our future. It's dedicated to my deceased friend, Jemmy.... ( Book is completed with 180 chapters . Available on, Goodnovel and Web Novel. ) Depressed ( love yourself ) : A unique book on learning to love oneself and building a strong self esteem... Also a book on Self discovery. ( Book is completed and is
Persistence Epilogue
Epilogue. * People who don't chase their dreams never get to live them. *****Five months later... It was February 14 known all over the globe to be a day of love... And it's grandly celebrated in Paris which is known to be the city of love... Due to this, all the students in the music department in the college including, Malisa and Franchine were in school recording a love song for the day... The song was titled, Summer love... Since Malisa had a very beautiful and Angelic voice, she was in charge of singing the stanzas while the others sang the chorus with her.... They did this for some hours before they were dismissed when the music instructor was finally satisfied with the piece... They had produced. As their car was parked outside the campus, Malisa and Franchine had to walk through the campus. Due to this they were able to watch the grand valentine day ceremony in their college... Students from all departments participated in the celebration... Singers fr
Persistence 70
>* Sometimes you get a good card and sometimes you get a bad one. You just have to deal with it accordingly. ****** Happy 70 chapters! * Days later... Malisa and Franchine were discussing at the school canteen during free periods." So you began your training in the military at age 15? " Malisa asked, '' Franchine who was munching on some chips in front of her... " No... 14. I graduated highschool at age fourteen so I enrolled into the military that year too.. " " Wow. Really? " " Yep. So I served there for like 7 years before then traveling to Beijing where I practiced martial arts for 3 years before coming back earlier this year. " " Oh my! So you are 24? " Malisa inquired with a shocked expression." Yep... Do I look that young? " She smiled... " Of course you do. I thought you were nineteen or twenty... " Malisa said truthfully... " Well... I guess I have got a nice body build then... " " Yeah... So what's your plan now? " " Nothing much... Just studying music
Persistence 69
>* When you have a goal. You stick to it. You never lose focus. *****The rest of the day went okay till it was time to head home... Aiden had lots of work to do. Franchine was responsible for driving Malisa home. The two young ladies were on their way to the car when their road was blocked all of a sudden by some ladies and men. Malisa was indeed surprised at this... She somehow had expected a confrontation but not on the first day... Like today! At least they should be allowed to breathe freely before confronting them... Malisa and Franchine both paused in their steps simultaneously as they awaited the other party's reaction. The other party consisted of three ladies and a man all dressed alike.It goes without saying that there were cult members. And, Malisa wondered what they have got to do with them. Since they never showed signs of being interested in the cult in the first place.So why...Franchine on the other hand wasn't a bit surprised at their confro
Persistence 68
>* God will do for you what you cannot do for yourself. *****The first day at college was nothing like, Malisa had probably expected it to be like....Contrary to what she had been expecting, there were many black students too... Just like her. Those she recognized as black Americans. There were also many Indians and Chinese.There were practically people from different continents...So she didn't feel any awkwardness as she had expected she would feel. Wait, could it be possible that Aiden knew about this fact and that's why he chose this college especially for her and also assured her that she'll be fine. Malisa couldn't help smiling at this thought... She often wondered how caring and loving he could be to her... While all the new students sat in the registration hall waiting for the vice Chancellor of the school to address them...Malisa felt a presence beside her, looking up she saw a young looking lady around her age or above. " Good day, Madame. " The lad
Persistence 67
>* Don't stay stuck living someone else's dreams and not finding your own. * ***** Minutes later, the awards ceremony finally took place... " On behalf of AGT I present this golden award to you... " The head Judge said as he presented the golden award to Malisa... Malisa accepted the award with shaky hands but the moment she received the award... She became confident once again and lifted the awards up in the air. " I did it! " Only those who knew of her story would be able to understand the deeper meaning behind her words... Though some other people could feel the intense emotions in those three lettered words too... " Congratulations, Miss Bree... " Another Judge congratulated her too with a smile... " Thanks... " Malisa replied with a bow... Later, after all the formalities had been done and Malisa and she received her cheque too... She headed backstage where Mary and Aiden were waiting for her... Surprisingly she also found Gabriella there...Jus
Persistence 66
>* You do what makes you happy. If you don't know what that is. You're gonna have to find it. *****Malisa wrote her entrance examinations a week after with ease. While waiting for the results the family of three went on a vacation to New York as Malisa also prepared for the singing competition she was to participate in..****The night before the competition, Malisa couldn't sleep as she just kept tossing and turning... Mary, who was in the room with her, got very worried and went out to the other room to talk to her brother about what's going on... Aiden was just preparing to sleep when he heard the knock at the door... After finding out that the one at the door was Mary, he gave her the permission to enter .. and she did. " Wassup, Little Mary? " Aiden inquired sitting up on the bed... Mary didn't reply to him Immediately as she walked towards his bed side and sat at his side.... " Have you ever been very nervous about something before? " She asked instead of repl
Persistence 65
>* You just need to keep trying till you win. *****The car soon arrived at a fair... Malisa was surprised, she didn't hear of a fair going on... So how is it possible that there's one going on without her knowledge?Well... I guess she had forgotten that she can only know about something that Aiden wanted her to. If he didn't want her to know then there's no way she would. " So what do you think of my surprise? " Aiden's voice Interrupted her from her thoughts. " It's not bad. " She smiled... " I'll take that as a compliment then... " He said parking the car in the parking lot. Just before Malisa could open the door on her side, he had already turned over and helped her to... " Let me. " He said, opening the door and then holding out his hand towards her..Malisa smiled, taking his hand. " Merci. " " You are welcome. " The fair was filled with people from different races who came to celebrate. " So what's fair about? " Malisa asked Aiden as they walked towards the c
Persistence 64
>* What I have come to realize is that God's plan takes time. *****The ground was a little wet as it had just finished drizzling...Nevertheless, the weather still looked very good and perfect for an outing... Malisa, who was wearing a simple flare gown and sandals, walked ahead of Aiden to the car.Unlike other days, Aiden was putting on something more casual... Just a simple Chelsea shirt and pants... His hair was combed very nicely making him look very young and dashing... He didn't look like the usual way he does today.Rather he looked like a college student who was going out on a date. Though the aura of the Presidency was still there... Well... It's not like he could let go of it just because he wanted to anyways... The duo stopped in front of a blue Jeep... Aiden had decided that he was going to take it out that day as it's been a while since he last took the vehicle out for a ride... " The car looks very new Indeed. " Malisa couldn't help but comment, stari
