“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
He burst into the boy's room and saw him laying on his bed face down, the boy didn’t flinch when he burst in rather he just remained as he was. The man chuckled then proceed to walk towards the bed. When he was closer he hit the bed lightly then walked around till he could see his head facing the other side. This wasn’t the reaction he was expecting from the boy so he was amazed/surprised he didn’t flinch or feel scared he could be hurt any moment from now. “You know, I am quite amazed by your newfound confidence or should I say boldness” he began and the boy didn’t move or turn to look at him. That spiked him a bit and he wanted to be violent on him but thought otherwise. “You look at me when I talk to you,” he said, and still no reaction from the boy. He stood up angrily and took off his belt ready to smack him but stopped himself. What if the boy was hurt and couldn’t respond to his queries? He folded the belt and sat back o
That maths teacher was really mean. Why would he just give us a test and not even tell us beforehand? It is like he loves surprising us like that and that is not the kind of surprise I wish for or anyone in the class wish for. The worst thing he did was that he shuffled everyone’s seat to avoid cheating and not like I was going to cheat but if Leo was sitting beside me, he would have told me the formula and I would have found my way around. But it was like he knew he caught us off guard and knew the ones that would be ready no matter what and the ones who wouldn’t be ready. “What a test” I muttered when we got out of class to go get something to eat at the school canteen. “I suddenly feel like I haven't eaten for days after that short but hard test,” I said to Leo who would glance at me from time to time. “It wasn’t that hard though,” he shrugged. “Yeah, you would say that. You are a natural genius and I was wishing I would sit beside you so y
“Look, here boy, I do not like the news I am hearing at the moment, what is going on? Why am I not receiving the news I expect to receive? Why are you slow in your work?” he asked the boy standing at the door. He had his hands behind him and his head bow, looking at the floor and wishing this man drops dead soon so he can be free from him and his worth. “No-- nothing sir” he muttered still looking at the floor. “You look at me when I talk to you and you speak louder, okay? I do not want to tell you to speak up, am I clear?” he asked banging the table hard and glaring at the boy. The boy flinched by that sudden sound and looked at the man with fear written in his feature. “Ye-yes sir,” he spoke louder this time and the man nodded. “Good, now tell me, why is the progress slower than I expected?” he crossed his arms. “I can't really explain that, I did all that you asked me to do but can't give a definite reason as to why it is go
I knew it, my mind couldn’t deceive me about this. I warned that boy and he messed up, he will have to face my wrath or I, Daniel and Leo’s wrath. We have been in this position for the past thirty minutes she decided to just cry in my arms. I hugged her and rubbed comforting circles on her back and told her to calm down. When she was seated she leaned back from the hug and wiped her face from the tears that stained her cheeks. “Mum is around already and would be up here in no time to ask us to come downstairs to eat, now do you want to tell her about this?” I asked and she shook her head no. “Okay, clean your face up and lay on my bed, I will tell mum you aren't feeling too good so that I can bring your dinner upstairs.” She nodded her head and cleaned the fresh tears that fell on her cheeks. “Thank you” “You are welcome” I stood up from the bed and she lay on my bed facing the other side. I wore my slip
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.