We have been in that position for about ten minutes now and he isn’t saying anything. Just looking at me and me at him with my arms crossed and his in his pocket.
I am still waiting for him to give me a valid reason or rather an explanation as to why he thought it was cool to come over to my parent's house without telling me first, not like I would want him here or anything but still he would have told me.
My parents aren’t even around yet, just my twin upstairs and me just coming from a very lovely time with my dear friend, Leo. Now I came home to meet someone who just wiped that smile I had not long ago away.
What if Leo decided to follow me in and meet him here in the parlor? What will he think? Will he get mad? Yeah, I think he would, considering the tension around them whenever they are in the same vicinity.
He would be so, so angry and I really would not be able to deal with two babies going back and forth at each other. I can't handle that. Not
“I am just confused,” I said arranging the not scattered clothes I brought out of my wardrobe then back into my wardrobe as I explain my ordeal to my twin sister. I haven't really been myself since that kiss with Chris and that was yesterday. When mum and dad came back yesterday, I had to tell them that I had a headache and needed to sleep it out and was grateful they didn’t push further. I was feeling numb and I cried all night, reasons… I couldn’t say. I just have not been myself since that night. A beautiful day spent watching a movie I have always wanted to watch with an amazing person was ruined by the actions of another and all in one day. I am just confused and conflicted and… I don’t know. I really don’t know. “What should I do?” I asked aloud and stopped putting the clothes in my wardrobe then turned to my twin who was still sitting on my bed watching me. She was not looking happy either. I guess she is as sad for me as I am.
I have been calling Leo for almost an hour now and he isn’t picking up his calls, I even sent text messages but nothing. I used Elle’s phone and he didn’t pick up. Maybe I should use Daniel’s phone? But he might ask questions and started getting suspecting. I don’t want anyone in on this as we are. I want us to just solve this and come to a conclusion. I really don’t know what we should conclude on but we should just agree on something. Something that would not leave everyone heartbroken. I sighed and stood up from my bed then went to bring out a tummy loose trousers and a white crop top then I matched it with a pair of silver gladiator sandals and put my hair in two curly buns. Danielle went out with Albert and mum and dad went out after they came back from church so I am guessing Daniel will be in his room, which I hope he is. Quickly I wore my chosen clothing and spray some perfume then took one of Leo’s sweaters I managed to sneak from his
Monday came by fast like a flash and it made me so nervous. So nervous I was tempted to stay home and forget whatever will happen today. I was trying to be positive that things would turn around for good and I would have my best friend back and be able to tell Chris off but every single time I feel like the negativity rush in so bad. Like I was going to lose something. I don’t want to lose anything or anyone. I just wish nothing happened that night or I didn’t allow what happened to happen. I wish the day should be reversed to when I and Leo had a nice day and a moment when he came to drop me home and I wanted to go up to my room smiling at how nice it was for him to take me out and show me a good time. I wish Chris never came in and I didn’t allow him to talk and just sent him away from my home. If only I did that this wouldn’t have happened. Danielle said he came back to spend the night, if that night didn’t happen, we would have had
“So, I am all ears,” Leo said and I looked at him not knowing where to start talking. School had already closed and I had to make sure to pack my stuff so I can talk to Leo seeing that he was clearly ignoring me and wanted to leave immediately after the school closed. I had to run to him feeling all flustered and sad. I don’t want to lose my friend. I haven’t had a friend like him. He has been most things to me and I duly wished I could give back the same amount of like he showers me. I told my siblings that Leo was taking me out and they shouldn’t bother about me since he would drop me off. I told him to let us change from our school uniform just in case someone sees us still in our school uniform after school hours. We don’t want anybody asking questions or that sort. So here we are in front of that ice cream shop he would take me to almost all the time but this time I am trying to make us stable. “What you saw that night was
“Wake up,” I heard someone say to me with a light tap on my cheek. “Is she dead already?” a voice from a distance asked. “Org! Behave” the one nearer said and I realized I was with those people… again. Didn’t a man come here to like to rescue me or what? Why am I still here? “I could just pour a bucket of cold water on her and she will jump up on her feet,” Org said and I was so tempted to open my eyes in a flash and sit up. “No, you have done enough damage to the girl. Remember she needs to be healthy than before” what I recognize to be Del’s voice said. “Yeah, yeah always protecting the girl, like she isn’t going t-” “Org” I heard Del’s voice go deep just saying it and I even shivered at that. He is scary but not as the hater man but this is even scarier. “Wake up or I will leave you to my very good friend here” he spoke harshly to me and slowly I opened my eyes trying to make it believable I just woke up.
“So what is the final decision?” Elle asked me and I just shrugged and went back to preparing for school. I haven’t seen much of Leo in school these few days and he also refused to hang out. I honestly didn’t think it would be this bad, I didn’t. He would just flash me a smile whenever we occasionally see each other and that was all. I even asked if I could join him for lunch and he would reply he isn’t hungry or has eaten before and I didn’t feel good by his reply. Sometimes I would see him in deep thoughts as if there is something bothering him and he couldn’t share with anyone. I wish were still on talking terms where he could easily tell me if something is bothering him and I could give out advice I think is suitable for each issue he discusses with him. But now the case is different and I can't tell him to let me know what is going on with him. Nothing bothers that young man and wondered what it could be. Well, except for
It was break time and I went to get something to eat. I wanted to dare and buy the food they sell here in school. Don’t get me wrong, the woman cooks well but I really don’t trust to eat anywhere except if I just like the place, food or I feel comfortable in that place. I was hungry for rice with porridge beans, some plantain, and fish. This is going to be a healthy meal. I smiled to myself and went out of the class and in the direction of the school canteen. I brought in enough money and was going to buy like two plates. Danielle isn't the only one who can eat, duh! I entered and it was quite busy. Everyone was moving here and there. Some were sitting down with their food in front of them, while some were in a line to buy food. I moved closer to ask if they have take-away packs and was directed to go to a lady behind a counter that was close to what looks like a back door to buy tickets with the takeaway packs. When I was in f
“I can see you smiley already, can you let me in on it?” Danielle said when I came out of the school smiling. “Can I just be smiling without it being questioned?” I asked with a smile on my face. “This morning you looked so unsure and now you are looking like you went up to touch the moon and you are back, tell us what’s up” Elle replied. “Oh wait, let me guess. You and Leo are now on talking term?” Rebecca asked and I giggled. “Yeah, you guessed right, we are friends again. We reasoned things out and we just thought to stay together as friends since we are better off as one” I shrugged. “That is good, I am glad you both came to an agreement and did not let whatever that happened to separate you from each other. You guys will definitely be cute as a couple but it is better you are close” Rebecca said and I nod in agreement. “Yeah, I am glad too… by the way where is Daniel? I didn’t see him anywhere, how about Albert? He isn't coming wi
Everything has been so crazy these past months. With my dad wanting... no, trying to kill me and would have succeeded the third time if not for… Sighs I really don’t want to think about all that has been happening these past few months and so I don’t think too much and cause another depressing depression for myself again. The therapist I was supposed to see when I was little which whom I am having a weekly session told me not to overthink things too much so it doesn’t affect my daily life and so that I can concentrate on healing from what has happened. Although she said healing might be a bit difficult since I have started having flashes of what happened to me when I was little and it is causing some major trauma for me and it might or might not make me crazy that was why she recommended I shouldn’t think too much about it. So here I am in my room sitting on my bed in all-black attire, slouched over and playing with my fingers as I wai
We all watched as emotions played on the judge face but he tried his best to ignore it.It is still like a dream to me, that my dad could do such to me and all those affection he showed where just for me to trust him enough so he can carry out his wicked plans successfully without me or mum suspecting a thing.That is the sickest thing I have ever heard anyone say and especially when that anyone is your dad.I am sick to the stomach and cant even look at him and see him as my dad. I am heartbroken, I am sad, I am conflicted… there are so many emotions running in me and I cant do anything to stop them from flowing.How can a father do such to his child? His daughter? His own flesh and blood? He is sick, very sick and I am ashamed to call him my dad or some one that is related to me.At first it was him picking on me, calling me all sort of names, being rude to me and all then slowly he started to seem like he was changing and making me think
After about three months in total some more evidence were presented and they were able to catch the remaining suspect who agreed there was a main boss but didn’t know him by face only what Org and Del told them about him they believed.Mabel, Angela and some of her school mates that were involved testified that Org told them to do so to her because the ‘big boss’ wanted her to be broken and to lack self-esteem.The security team in the estate testified and some of the new recruit said they saw one of their men give someone in a black hoody something before the person left and was threatened not to talk else he would be killed.He was scared for his life and kept quiet and would hardly come to work, so when he heard about the missing footage and a teenager being missing, he could hold himself and had to tell his boss, not caring if he would go for it. He had a sister of that age and cant imagine what her parents would be facing.A nurse h
Its been a week since I was discharged from the hospital and a lot has happened… like so much had happened.Everyone had been careful and gentle with me and it was okay though. Mum said she wouldnt allow me to resume school now, till everything is sorted already and mostly because she didn’t want it to serve as a remembrance to what I went through.I am glad that Daniel is almost done with his NECO exams and he said it was quite a challenge for him because he was bothered and coupled with him and Elle doing their investigations but he said he is fine now that he knows I am okay.I did ask about dad but everyone told me not to bother to much about him and I should just rest enough and not cloud my head with so many things.Elle went to school but I do have Becca to thank for staying back home with me and would stay till everyone came back home. I tried asking her if she knew something and sometimes it would look like she was holding back but s
…Present Day…She was seated in her car as she reminisce on what Sawyer had told her or rather unveiled to her. Her daughter showed her something familiar three days ago and is still in shock that he would do so.They said they needed enough proofs to tag it on him and his crime that was why they needed him to be in their custody.When she had found out about it from her daughter three days ago, it was hard to believe but her daughter was at stake here and she just had to believe and when she told her daughter not to confront him about it yet, it had always been something she wanted to do, that was why she kept lurking around when he calls or is alone to get something off him.She wanted to get it off her but didn’t want to blow things up at the same time so she had to lay low so instead she sneaked it to the police and informed her daughter about it so she was in on it too.They were able to locate that town that Danielle told
…Three days ago…Danielle called her mum into her room and explained some things to her concerning Daniella’s kidnap.“I know what I am going to say and show you might seem surprising but just remain calm and don’t think too much about it”The past few weeks that Daniella has been missing, the whole residence of the estate and her school knew and had tried in their own way to offer assistance and support.She hadn't announced it to anyone and was surprised that almost everyone around them knew about it but just had to go with it since everyone knewSome came by a few times and would just drop words of encouragement but were stopped by Deji’s constant nagging about having strange faces around them.To avoid any trouble or argument she nicely told them to send their regards through mails or through Daniel and Danielle or when they see her outside and was grateful for their understanding.
Everything happened in a split second and none of them are able to tell how of what happened in the past hour. It was a blur of confusion, tears, scars, danger, slight anger, and of all hope that everything turns out well.The continuous beeping of the machines was the only signal that her daughter still has a chance to live again from all that had happened to her these past weeks and now.Rose buried her face in her palms and so wished that she was the one who was in the position of her daughter was in currently.It was still so fresh as if she was told all of these just seconds ago.She could still remember when the police called and told her that they had found Daniella. It was like giving cold water to a lost, wandering, thirsty soul. So refreshing and heartfelt by her and her children. She felt the unseen burden being taken off her shoulders.She had rushed to the hospital with both Daniel and Danielle and are now waiting inside the waiting ro
“Ba-”“Where is my daughter?” she cuts him off as she threw him an angry look but he just looked at her, unable to formulate any word to say to her.“Look bab-”“I SAID DO NOT BABE ME” she screamed at him and he was taken aback by her outburst.This was going to be the first time in so many years that he would be seeing her in such a state. She gets angry but not this angry and would never use this tone on him.Daniella is definitely to blame for this. He closed his eyes to keep the pent-up anger that seem to have built up in seconds then opened them and released a breath.“I asked where is my daughter,” she said again but more calmly now.“You need to relax, okay?”“Fine, I am relaxed. Where is she?” she asked growing impatient.“Trust me, girl, I am as desperate as you to know about our baby’s whereabouts,” he said try
Deji kept pacing back and forth in his room since he heard the news. He really hoped that they were able to get out of that environment in time before things actually get out of hand.He had tried calling again and again but they aren't picking and it increased his fear with the hope that they aren't caught by whoever might have attacked them.He became more anxious as the time passes as he expect a call, text, sign of anything… anything that would give him the assurance that nothing had gone against his plan.Rose didn’t understand the reason for his restlessness these past days and doesn't understand that if anything goes wrong, he could be arrested, and would be sentenced to life imprisonment or even worse… death by hanging, firing squad, or whatever punishment they give to arrested criminals.He would be doomed if such happens that was why he wanted to make sure things go out fine and that they are okay and wherever they might be.