Bullied episode 11 & 12

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?BULLIED?
?CHAPTER 11?
?ASHLEY’S POV?
Why am I allowing this guy to treat me like this, why can’t I stand for myself. Why does he become furious each time I deal with her, does he have feelings for her? All these were the thoughts running in my head

I prayed silently for them to win if not for anything but for my freedom. My breathing seized when the judges announced the first three schools that won and our school wasn’t among.

No! I know I’m doomed for real, I thought and closed my eyes waiting for my fate.

Aaaaaargh! I screamed when I opened my eyes and met with Kendrick’s blazing eyes that’s moved so close to my face.

Are you surprised? No scared? Now listen to the punishment imma give yo… He was saying but paused when we heard an announcement made by one of the judges.

There was a mix up in the calculation of the result, and our school happened to emerge the third position.

Wow! I can’t believe you have God watching your back. Leave now and never let me see your face again!!!! He shouted and I ran out immediately he set me free.

I composed myself in order to avoid questions from my colleagues.

“I got to the clas-sroom and met everyone jubilating. It’s really good to have escaped disqualification” I thought.

“Girl what’s up, what did he do to you” my friends asked but I ignored them and went to my seat instead.

“I’ll be coming home with your brother on Sunday” mom’s message popped up on my phone screen and I smiled. “That’s bit-ch would be gone in few days time at least” I thought and gave my friends the gist.

“Hmmn! This tates so delicious” I said as I munched the pizza I ordered when I got back from school.

“Mtcheeeew” I hissed loudly when I saw Stephanie alighting from the school bus looking as tired as ever. That serves her ti-ght tho.

“I still can’t believe Kendrick almost dealt with me because of her. Imma definitely make life miserable for her within the few days she has left to spend with us” I thought and sm-irked as she moved closer to the house.

“Ooops! Sorry slave” I apologized with the intention of taunting her for emptying the whole jui-ce content I have in my glas-s cu-p on her.

I sh0t the security guard a glare when I saw him watching me and he composed himself.

Hey slave! Mom will be returning with my brother in four days time, so I want you to get your as-s hope and go start with the cleaning and arrangement of his room… I said as I saw her about to take some rest

Wow! that’s a good news, but plea-se I nee-d to sleep for some time, I’m really tired. I’ll start when i wake up or tomorrow probably, Since I have three days to prepare ahead of their arrival. And besides, I’ve been asked to take the remaining two days off at school… She replied

“Wait a minute! Did you just refuse to obey my order? Urgh, you gotta be Kidding me” I said and went to her bathroom.

You’re very stupid for disobeying me. Now get up before I do something worse than the water I just poured on you!!! I yelled and she obliged immediately

“Good for nothing imbecile” I cursed as she walked away reluctantly.

?Stephanie’s POV?
Now that her mom will be back next tomorrow, what would be my fate? Will I be back on the street? Where will I be staying for shelter, is that how my education would end so suddenly? I thought as I sat on the floor in my room.

I counted the money I’ve been able to gather ever since I’ve been working here and I’m glad I was able to save the total sum of Sixty thousand naira (#60000).

I took five thousand and decided to go open a bank account for the safety of my money since I don’t know where I’ll be living and it won’t be safe if I take my money with me everywhere.

I kept the remaining money back into the safe I keep it and said some prayers not to be seen by that witch.

I ti-ptoed out of my room and locked the door quietly. I scanned the whole sitting room and sighed when I didn’t see her.

“plea-se open the gate quic-kly” o said to the gatekeeper at the same time watching my back to see if she’s coming or not.

plea-se I nee-d to be somewhere, I’ll be back very soon… I said to him and ran off.

I walked out of the estate and boarded a taxi to the nearest bank.

“Excuse me ma’am, I’d like to open an account” I said to the cashier and she directed me to where I’m gonna do it.

I didn’t even know I’d have to fill a phone number and a pas-sport ph0togra-ph of me is also nee-ded.

Excuse me sir, plea-se keep this for me, I’ll be right back… I said to one of the security guards I met there.

without waiting for his response, I ran back to a Sim registration center and a ph0to studio to take some sh0ts for my pas-sport ph0togra-ph.

Your Bank verification and account number will be forwarded to your number in few days time… The bank personnel said after going throu-gh every details I filled in the form given to me.

I’ll have to buy a small phone at least to get the message when they forward it. I thought as I walked out of the bank.

“plea-se, I nee-d a phone that has the lowest price out of all these” I said to the guy i met outside a phone shop not even knowing if he’s the seller or not.

Alright! That’d be itel, it costs three thousand naira (#35000) the final price is three thousand, three hundred naira # 3300 he said.

Are you sure it’s okay, like it’d last long if I start using it? I asked.

Of course it will, I don’t sell fake products… He replied smiling.

“Which trader wouldn’t advertise his or her goods very well. Pack it for me and have your money” I said

Wow! I can’t believe I now own a phone I got with my ha-rd earned money, even though it’s a small one… I said admiring the phone as it finished booting.

“Too bad, I don’t have anyone to call with it” I said sadly

I should have a little time to myself before going back to that hell of a house… I thought and stood at a sp©t to think of a place I could go to.

Yes! The pla-yground… I exclaimed as a thought c@m£ to my mind.

I don’t nee-d you… I said as I threw the phone carton away into a trash can I saw at the entrance of the pl@yground.

“Wow! I love children, how I wish I have a lil siblings to pl@ywith” I said to myself as I admired the children pla-ying happily..

“Ouch! this is too cold’ I gro-an ed as the cold drink caused pain on my teeth.

I guess you should’ve asked for a normal one instead… I heard someone say and looked back, only for me to find Kendrick staring at me.

Oh! I’m sorry, I have to leave… I said and gave a slight bow before turning to leave.

Do you hate me that much? He asked and I st©pped walking.

“Of course I don’t” I replied quic-kly and turned to leave but he st©pped me again when he asked ” Why are you pretending to have a memory loss”

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?BULLIED?
?CHAPTER 12?
?STEPHANIE’S POV?
That question caught me off guard because I was so shocked to hear that from him. I thought I pla-yed my game well.

Excuse me, how do you mean? I asked trying to sound angry.

You can’t fool everyone you know? I mean, how can you possibly have a memory loss when you didn’t hit your head on the floor directly while falling… He replied

Fine! I’ve been pretending, so are you here to kill me finally? Or you’re here to blackmail me with it? I asked standing akimbo.

Damn! He cursed. That’d be so stupid of me, don’t you think? I’m not a kid to b!ow people’s cover unnecessarily, I’m not that jobless… He said

Whatever! I said and rolled my eyes before turning to leave.

Can we talk for a while? I nee-d to ask you some questions… He said calmly and I turned to face him.

Oh! You wanna ask me why I didn’t just die when you tried killing me, right? Or perhaps, you wanna have a talk with me so you’ll sed@t£ me and take me to where I’ll be killed without any trace? I said

Oh! C’mon, don’t just prejudge me like that. Why do you keep tagging me as a killer? Do you think I’d have thrown you down the other day? I just wanted you to be afraid of me like other students. I hate to have friends, that’s all… He explained and I calmed my nerves down a bit.

How am I supposed to believe you when you did that just because I saw you smoking and you thought I might rat you out… I said again

Fine! I’m sorry, plea-se forgive me for hurting you. I hate to admit I’m wrong but I have no choice than to do that and that’s why I’m apologizing right now, I’m so sorry… He apologized sincerely

Alright! I alre-ady forgave you a long time ago. You didn’t do little of the harsh treatment I’ve been receiving ever since I was a child. Do have a nice day… I replied and turned to leave, but he held my hand this time and pu-ll-ed me to sit.

I nee-d to hear your story, I’ve always wanted to know why you do things that makes me hate you so much, my lil sister wasn’t like this… He said but the last statement made him sound so weak and depressed

Everyone hates me, so it’s nothing strange. But what do you mean by your lil sister wasn’t like me? I asked

I’ll tell you that later but tell me your story first, why are you so weak and dumb? Why do you allow yourself to be bullied by other students whom you might probably be older than? He asked

Am I dumb? Is that how everyone sees me? Like a stupid girl with no future, just because I’m poor? I asked with tears streaming down my eyes.

Oh! I’m sorry, I don’t mean to hurt you. I just asked because I hate people that can’t stand for themselves… He said and wiped my tears with a handkerchief.

It’s not my fault, it’s totally not my fault. It isn’t my fault that I was brou-ght to this life by irresponsible parents who abandoned me right from birth.

Do you all know how much trauma I’ve been throu-gh ever since I was a child? Do you think I’ve ever been happy for once in my entire life? Do you think it’s by my choice I choose to be the meek type?

What would become of me if I hurt the daughter of my benefactor who enrolled me into the rich kids school? Don’t you dare judge me!!! Don’t, don’t!!! I yelled and cried the more.

I’m sorry I made you remember your life story and I’m sorry for judging you as well, it just makes me angry each time I see you get bullied without retaliating. I’m sorry once again. plea-se st©p crying… He said and pu-ll-ed me to himself

This has never happened to me before, I’ve never had a person to console and pacify me in my entire life. Why do I feel a bit happy to be consoled by this guy.

He tried hurting me once and here he is pacifying him. Does he have a good side in him? Should I ask him what his true life story is? I was busy thinking when he pu-ll-ed me away and made me look at his face.

My real name is Kendrick Marshall, I’m twenty years old and was born into a wealthy family of two children. My lil sister and I who should be Sixteen years old now if I’m not wrong.

My family used to be a happy one but not until my parents traveled to the next town to ours, leaving my lil sis and I at home for days.

The bond between my little sister and I was a very strong one that lot of people envy.

My life turned the other way round when the house was so boring to us one day, so she asked me to take her out so we could catch some fun.

I did as she requested and took her to a pla-yground. That’s a place I can never forget about, I come here each time I feel sad remembering what happened that year.

She requested for a soft drink. And I went to get some for us both. I guess the soft drink she took made her bladder full because she asked to visit the restroom and I followed for her safety.

I stood at the entrance of the building because male aren’t allowed to enter. And that was the last time I saw her.

She never c@m£ out of the building and everyone I asked didn’t know what happened in there. There weren’t any surveillance c@m£ras to show what happened so we reported the case to the police.

My parents heard the news and rushed back instantly. While I was pacing around the police custody, they arrived and didn’t even allow me to explain before beating me up badly.

I was rescued by the policemen. My parents made it known to me never to return home. And they tagged me a murderer who killed his little sister. Though not everyone believed I did so but 90% of people did.

I went home only to find my clothings outside the house. I bec@m£ sad as I watched my life crumble before me.

I was only thirteen years old then and my lil sister was just nine.

I wandered around in search of her but all my effort proved ab-ortive.

I happened to run into some children who were homeless, and I mingled with them to make a living.

I was influenced by some young guys who s£nds us cigarette and alcohol then and that was how I bec@m£ an add!çt.

About three years ago, I heard it in the news that my sister was found in Ghana, but her memory has been wiped off with the ha-rd drugs given to her.

I bec@m£ happy and sad at the same time for seeing my kid sis once again but not in a good condition.

I hope she can regain her memory so she’d tell everyone what actually happened.

What happened to me made me hate anyone who seems to be meek and weak.

I’m sorry for what I did earlier… He said and I sighed sadly. You sure have a pathetic life story just like me. I can see you’re fighting so ha-rd not to cry, just have it in mind that all will be well… I said to soothe him

How come you were able to afford this rich school? Or have you reconciled with your parents? I asked and he tutted.

I don’t think my parents remember they have a son somewhere, I guess that’s why they never bothered to look for me like they did for my lil sis.

I am now a man on my own. I have enough money that can sustain me for years.

I’ve always been a boy with a great mindset and I’ve always dreamed big right from my childhood days and that’s why I worked so ha-rd throu-ghout these years at least to achieve something in life, not minding what I pas-s throu-gh.

I couldn’t attend any school because I was busy hustling that’s why I’m in my second to the last stage of secondary school education at age twenty. he replied

Wow! That’s interesting. Why do you choose to act like a thvg? I asked

I didn’t choose to, it’s just in my blood, that’s what I grew up with because of the environment I lived. I don’t relate with students because I’m not in school for that. All I nee-d is to have my secondary school certificate and get out of here… He said

Alright! Did you choose to converse with me because I look like your sister? I asked

Yeah! that’s just it, I thought my sister has been enrolled into our school the first time I set my eyes on you.

Alright! It’s nice. Thanks for today, I’m glad we’ve sort out our misun-derstanding now. I said

So are we friends now? He asked and I nodded. Just then, it got to me that I have to return home to avoid trouble. I’m sure that witch would’ve been searching everywhere for me… I thought

“We’ll see some other time, I gotta go now” I said standing up.

Bu… He was saying but I cut him short when I said bye and ran off.

I’m sure trouble awaits me at home alre-ady.

TBC…