> * The end of a thing is better than its beginning. * **** ---- Author's POV ---- It's said that the best day of a lady's life is her wedding day and this was true in Mia's case as she was all smiles that day. Dressed in a Royal ball gown which was specially designed for her by a French designer. Carlos Luther who was well known for his stunning designs. Mia looked more like a Queen herself than a noble. She stood tall in her seven inch heels, which she had become used to wearing as she stared at herself in the full body mirror. " I must say, Bestie... You are the most beautiful bride ever! Not only because of your dress but also that lovely smile hanging up on your lips. " Clover who was now a month pregnant couldn't help, saying as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. " Thanks... " " You know, the saying, " A smile is a girl's best makeup " is honestly very true in this case, as I can see it all over you. " Angel who was putting on an off shoulder P
Prologue * Instead of asking, " Why is this happening to me? Rather ask, " What is this teaching me? " * **** ----- Mia ----- It felt like I had been sleeping for lifetimes as I felt very light headed as I opened my eyes... Slowly, yet steadily. Unlike the environment and atmosphere I would have loved to wake up to. The sight that greeted me was really astonishing. Feeling the cold Sandy floor where my body laid... Something in me shook and I sat up abruptly. And then, it felt like my worst nightmare had finally come true as I realized that I was in a very old mud house-like place. I also wasn't alone... I looked around the pile of bodies that lay in the house and realized that we were like a hundred. Though the mud house looked very small... It was rather large and spacious. My eyes scanned through them all and finally settled on one, my best friend Clover and then another, Sasha. While I was still trying to put pieces together to come up with a reasonable ans
1189 word(s)PublishedSchool has always been interesting at least for me. " Good Morning, Mia " Clover, my best friend greeted me. " Morning, Clover " I replied. " How are you? " I asked. " Am fine, Mia, what about you? " She asked. " Same here, I guess. " I replied. " did you listen to the breaking news this morning, Mia? " " Well, I didn't as I fell asleep After Five hours of studying. " I replied Smiling. " oh! As expected of a bookworm like you. " She replied. " I'll take that as a Compliment. " I Said, grinning Widely. " Whatever. " Clover answered back Feigning Irritation. " Hahaha," I laughed. " Why are you laughing? are you mocking me, Mia? " Clover inquired, raising an eyebrow at me. " No I wouldn't dare, you just look so cute that I couldn't help it. " I replied, Winking at her. " you'll never change, Anyways The news this morning was about the Kidnapped Kids. " " oh! Have they been rescued? " I asked In a Concerned Manner. " No, they haven't, The Resc
1322 word(s)PublishedMia's Pov Later that day, I was in my bedroom sitting on my study table, Preparing to study for the usual five hours. As I say I couldn't help but remember what my best friend, clover said earlier, my mind keeps drifting back to the question she asked me earlier. " What if we get Kidnapped, Mia? " " What are we going to do then? " I started to ask myself this question Again and Again. Day after day, week after day News of Students being Kidnapped from their school fills the Newspapers and Internet. ' We won't get Kidnapped, We can't get Kidnapped. ' I said trying to convince myself. Then Clover's next statement came to my mind. " How sure are you that we are Safe, Mia? " This statement Repeated in my head again and again. When I realized that these thoughts are beginning to overwhelm me, I immediately went towards my Walk-in- Wardrobe and brought out my orange-colored scarf which I tied to my hair, I then came back to my study table and bro
1080 word(s)PublishedThe Next day Mia's POV I got to school a little late today as me and my mom continued our discussion till 1 is in the night. When I got to class, the lesson had already started, My English teacher Miss Lucia was already in class, teaching. " Good Morning, Ma " I greeted her, and immediately my voice landed, Everyone in the class faced me, it was like I became a celebrity immediately, I felt a little uncomfortable with their stares. " Good Morning, Mia, Why are you In school at this hour?, This is so unlike you. " Miss Lucia Asked me in a displeased tone. " Am sorry, Ma... " " I guess, she Played Video games all night and Slept late. " Sasha Butted in. " Is that True, Mia? " Miss Lucia Asked me. " No, it's not... " I said in an attempt to defend myself. " It's not? , Are you going to Cover up with your usual, ' I was studying Phrase? ' or are you going to use something else this time? " Lara, Sasha's best friend replied Sarcastically. " What
1611 word(s)Published TruthCaged ( Survival ) chapter Four.Mia's POVWe went back to class for the third period, by the time we got there the economics teacher was already in class." Good Morning, Ma " Clover and I greeted in unison." Good Morning girls, Where are you coming from? " She inquired." We were in the School library. " I replied." Oh! You can go to your Seats, now. "" Okay, Ma. " We replied as we walked towards our Seat and Sat." Let's Start to begin the lesson, now Class. "" Alright, Ma. "" The topic for today is inflation, who can define the term, Inflation? , Anyone? " She Asked observing our faces.When I realized that no one was raising his or her hand I raised mine." Yes, Mia? "" Inflation can be defined as the continuous increase in the Price level of goods and services. " I replie
From that day onwards, Clover and I became the classroom cleaners despite all the mocking and harsh words we got from people we didn't let it get to us and just Continued with our duties.After the closing hour when I and Clover were ready to start cleaning but then we realized that clover and her friends were still in class refusing to leave." Sasha, Lily, Rocky, can you guys leave the class for a moment, please? " I asked Politely." Why would we? " Sasha replied in an arrogant tone as always." Don't go out if you don't want to but you can't blame us for sweeping all the dust on you. " Clover interrupted in an angry tone." Clover! " I warned." Can we please settle this matter amicably, guys? " I asked and when they all have calmed down, I continued." Why don't you want to leave the class yet, Sasha? " I asked directing my question to Sasha as she Happened to be the gang leader." We've got some chatting to do. " She replied." Really? " " Yes, of course. " She replied." Okay,
The three men looked very handsome and Dashing which immediately attracted the attention of all the other girls in the Canteen. The three young men walked to our Table as I expected." What's going on here Mia? " Clover asked In a hushed tone." I don't know too but let's watch and see what happens. " I replied her. " Hello, girls. " The three young men greeted when they got to our table." Hi, guys. " Sasha and her friends replied them Smiling." Can we seat? " One of them asked." Of course, where are my manners, am sorry. " Sasha quickly replied as she offered them a seat on the chairs surrounding the table.After Settling down." By the way Sasha, who are these two beautiful ladies? " Jeremy the tallest of guys inquired referring to Clover and me. " Oh! I completely forgot to introduce you guys, Clover, Mia, meet Jeremy, Joseph and John. " She replied. " Wow!!! I didn't know you had such beautiful Friends, Sasha. " John complimented." Friends my foot! " Clover muttered under