She carefully cleaned my hand and applied ointment on it to ease the burn and probably clear the scar.
"It's alright dear you should go to school now or you will be late " , school! yes school I totally forgot,I quickly gave her a hug ,grabbed my backpack and ran out through the back door. The driver was already waiting for me so I quickly entered and he zoomed off.
I arrived at school and jumped down the car just in time the bell just rang and everyone began to walk to their various classes, classes will not start immediately so I had some time to prepare. I went to my locker and took the book I needed for today and placed it inside my backpack before hurrying to class
I entered the class and everyone turned their attention to me, I am popularly know as the class weirdo so this looks were a normal welcome but still yet I couldn't stare at them,I bent my head to avoid eye contact and hurriedly went to my seat, I sat down in a haste cause I felt like their eyes could strip me naked , when I sat down I felt like I sat on something, something liquid and sticky, the whole class burst out laughing that was when I realized I was pranked, again. I looked at side of my chair and realized it was red paint, no difference from blood 🩸 (shit ! I cursed inside of me)how the hell am I going to stand up today, am doomed.
There's only one set of people who are very jobless to prank me, Jenin and her crew, I turned around and a wide smile was plastered on her face with something she will never forget. Now the problem was how the hell I was going to stand up without anyone's notice. I kept on looking for a way but believe me nothing I was thinking of was going to work out, just then to add salt to my wound, I saw Jenin and her crew coming towards my me , I began to panic I felt like my heart could beat out of my chest, if they should come to me they will do more than the shame I am already feeling, so without thinking I stood up and ran out of the class but I could clearly hear my classmates laughing behind me and the sound of their cameras, how worst can today be.
I rushed into the restroom and turned the back of my skirt to the front, the red paint was looking just like blood 🩸, I sighed and took my hanky out of my pocket and tried wiping some of the content off but to no avail and worst of all I just remembered that I am having a very important test that is going to determine my faith in Dellen High, my grades are already bad I need this test to boost it before my exams, if I don't write it I will surely get withdrawn from school , on the other hand it will be nice to be withdrawn but I don't think the new school will be better than this one. But seeing the situation I don't think I can make it, the fear and shame was choking me, I checked my wristwatch, I have only two minutes to be back in class for my test, as the clock kept ticking it felt like it was inside my head, I was still lost in thought when my phone beeped , Bel sent me a text " Cennet where are you hurry up you can't afford to miss this test please"
After much consideration and over thinking I decided to go back and bere the shame, I don't want to get withdrawn.
As I walked down the lonely corridor leading to my class it felt like the walls were alive and they were laughing at me, among all the pranks I have been pranked this is among the worst ones and it's the second time it's happening that's why I always look before sitting down but I was too scared to check today. I slowly opened the door to the class and the whole class attention turned to me, some were even struggling to hold their laugh
"Cennet why are you standing by the door I hope you're aware that you are late"
"Yes ma, am sorry"
"Go and take your seat" she said and now how I wish she punished me and told me to just stand there and take my test for coming late but no , she had to just be nice today of all days.
I placed my hands behind my skirt as I walked towards my seat but who was i kidding it was bearly covering anything and now the whole class was now roaring with laughter . I looked down at my seat and made to sit when the teacher called out to me
"Cennet clean the board" great! Just great , it felt like she was collaborating with Jenin to ruin my day . I walked up to the board and began to wipe it , everyone was laughing except Bel who had a sad and sorry expression on her face.
"Quite, why are you all laughing"
It seems like she does not realize what's happening, she turned to me and her eyes fell on my ruined a bit short white accordion skirt
" is that blood 🩸"I wanted to say no and point at Jenin as the corprit but I couldn't her facial expression alone scares me, she had an expression on her face that says tell her and don't bother coming back to school cause I won't spare you
" Cennet..."
"Yes ma it is, it came unexpectedly" The whole class burst out laughing
"Are you sure"
"Yes i am" She didn't seem convinced with my answer but agreed and told me to get seated.
Bel who was sitting behind me leaned forward and whispered " am so Sorry, I wish I came earlier I would have helped"
"You don't have to be sorry, it's like a daily routine for me, it's not your fault".
Bel has nothing to be sorry about she has always been of great help to me, supporting and standing by me against several bullies, I should be the one who is sorry cause I have been a burden on her for very long , how I so much wish I had her self esteem and confidence.
After class, I made sure everyone left before I stood up, Bel was waiting for me when I got out, I was shocked to see her the whole school was empty " how are you feeling now"
" much better than before"
" how did this happen, you have always been very cautious of where you sat"
" yeah that's true but….." I could finish I felt embarrassed , I touched my face , Bel grabbed my hand all of a sudden,
" oh my gosh Cennet , what happened to your hand"
" it's nothing, just a frick accident"
" okay ( I know Cennet is lying, she always has one or two bruises on her most times but always cooks up believably excuses, if there is one thing I know is that behind this beautiful and innocent face of her there is a dark secret which am going to find out , no matter what. I decided to act like as if I believe)
" it's alright you don't have to explain, I know Jenin she is very tricky, the next time she does this am gonna make sure I plugg out all her fake lashes"
I smiled, I know Bel she can do it, that's why Jenin is scared of her
" well you better get going your driver is waiting"
" thanks and bye"
I said and began to walk away when she called out " don't forget about weekend"
" yeah I won't"
" and don't be late"
" I will try". Weekend was Bel aunt wedding, to me sincere I hate weekends cause I have to be at home with my uncle since I can't use school as an advantage to run from him. I very grateful Bel invited me to the wedding cause I know have an excuse to get away from him.
When we got home it was almost dark, there is only one prayer in my mind and that is praying that my uncle was already asleep. But luck 🍀 wasn't just on my side, immediately I stepped in he was the first person I laid eyes on, he was sitting on an armchair looking very comfortable, my eyes met his eyes and he wasn't smiling, gosh am in so much trouble . I tried to avoid his intense gaze on me and just go upstairs but he called me back
" where are you coming from"
" school"
" the last time I checked your school closes earlier than this"
I just stood there dumbfounded, he knows I often get bullied but cares less. He stood up and walked towards me, I began to move backwards " don't you dare move an inch again"
He warned and I just froze on that spot, he came very close to me and pinned me to the wall " so you prefer spending time with others guys than being with" my breathing because heavy " even after everything I am willing to give you" he began to trace his finger around my body, I panicked
" uncle i didn't go out with any guy, please… stop please ( I hesitated) we made a deal
He leaned on me and kissed my neck before replying " yes, but it seems like you are not keeping to your own part"
" I am I seriously am, but please….stop" instead of stopping he continued this time he pinned me harder grabbed my waist, squeezing my ass and searched for my lips, he almost kissed me when his phone suddenly rang ,he left me and took his phone, my heart was racing I was running upstairs when he said
" don't waste your time running from me cause I am the only one you have and I own you so I can do what ever I want to do with you , anytime and anywhere"
I wanted to shout, I am not a doll you can use at anytime and anywhere and dump it afterwards, but I couldn't o don't just have to confidence, he is going to kill me if I dare.
I entered my bedroom and shut the door, my phone also rang, it was Bel "hey"
"Holy shit! Cennet are you crying"I couldn't reply and just kept on crying
" did something happen"
"I….." suddenly he began to bang at my door like a wild dog , I am too frightened to even move or speak, I am doomed
"Cennet open this damn door" he said angrily
"Cennet don't open it please, who is that where are you" she said soundings very concerned " should I call the corps
" no don't….. just forget you ever heard anything" I remembered the last time I called the corps on him he almost broke my bones the only thing that stopped him was the fact that he wanted to use me for his selfish desires and to also get back at my mom.
"Cennet talk to me"
I ignored her and went to open the door, immediately I opened it, I was met with a very hard slap that sent my phone flying and my head against the wall, I screamed in pain but he wasn't done yet he grabbed my hair…..
Next chapter coming up ⬆️ soon .❤️