Tiana's POV.
It's time to talk.
"I..I came home yesterday to find her unconscious in the room.. So I... took her the hospital" I shuttered at first but corrected myself at the thought that everything I'm saying is being recorded and my tone of confidence would be noted.
I looked up at her after I discovered she wasn't responding. She was just staring and smirking at me. My nervousness grew bigger and I adjusted on the chair. She then took a huge breath and stood up.
"Okay then, how many of you live in the house?" She asked, wearing a slight frown to note the relevance of the question.
"My mum, Patricia the cook and I" I replied.
"Really? When we got to your house yesterday, we could not trace the whereabouts of Patricia, do you have any idea of where she is?" She questioned intelligently.
"No"
Tiana's POV.A lasting red part.I paced the room absentmindedly. I'd sometimes kick some shoes and water bottles on the floor. I looked at Blake and he gave me a assuring smile.We're currently inside in the guest room in my aunt's place. She told our grandma would come today. I wonder how they'd break the news to her and bring her to Lagos.And besides, her daughter's corpse supposed to be laid to rest in the village unless they want to bury her in one of the cemetery in Yaba or something.It took me days to admit she was truly dead. I've accepted my fate and I cry less now. It's three days now and Mike is still on search while no one no knows the whereabouts of Patricia."How was school yesterday?" I decided to break the uncomfortable silence in the room."Ohhh.. School? Normal" he answered dryly.
Tiana's POV The dusty road path made me to scrunch my nose and eyes in irritation as the car drove on the main road of the village.I was in my usual, hoddie and joggers. I was never fashion crazy when nothing happened to me, let alone in a mourning mood. I just packed my hair in a bun and NY face was nothing to write about, it was make-up blank. Just few minutes ago, we saw some malnourished children ;big stomach and head with tiny legs, dusty and looking uncared for on the way. Their eyes lingered through scorching sun at our car in awe.They stopped immediately when they sighted the car from afar and their their playing cans with tensed faces and waited for us to pass by.Children at the age of 2-4 among them had clothes that barely reached their knees. Not deliberately from my judgement , those clothes looked like like they've been wearing since they were infants, but couldn't change them.The one that got to me most was two boys that were wearing a top that barely reached their
Tiana's POV."Mummy!" I screamed in total shock and fear. My swollen face looked stared at the face again and went calm. Little waters were on my lower lashes and my body was supported with my hand that was dug into the bedsheets.The room was dim with no light of sort. The figure was vaguely revealed be"It's me" the voice slowlyanswered back and cooled down in embarrassment. I had been mistaking my aunt for my dead mother."I'm sorry for the harassment" I apologized and sat quietly back."It's fine. Follow me, it's time for the burial" she held my hand and attempt to move but she looked back."Can you do this?" She asked.I trembled at the fact in the question. I was doubting myself if I'd be emotionally strong to hold myself, watching such horrible sight. But I can't miss it, I just can't be clueless about the
Everyday! You said in the words that I want you to stay! Cos I need you here with me. Tiana's POV.I walked along with a junior student on the Senior's block. I was about to decorate the main auditorium for the graduation of outgoing SS3 students.The junior's legs was faster than mine a bit. I wanted to tell him to slow down when I started hearing hush voices."Stop!" The first that I was hundred percent sure that it belonged to Blake said first."C'mon! Blake look, I've got all what you need. Please just... Just.."That voice _____ belongs to Shile. The voice belongs to that stupid girl.I felt barging into the classroom but I later changed the thought. I continued walking amidst thoughts to the hall.I decided to confront him during the first break time. No No I disagreed with my thoughts as I thought of something else of do.I'd not confront him. Rather, I'd pretend as I saw absolutely nothing! I'd not do as if I heard anything.I bounced to Nicholas and gave him a bro handshak
Tiana's POVNo wonder why Blake hates him!"Blake never told you" she frowned at my shock. I shook my head continuously and she sighed."You guys really thinks we're best of friends but your brother is a real definition of a jerk." I told you! But you like complaining " she laughed and slapped my arm playfully. She suddenly stopped and turned to me."Please I need to see someone. Where should I look out for you to?""SS2 block" I replied pointing to a butter coloured building facing us.We parted and I head to my class immediately. The thought of that spoilt brat made me quicken my steps.I entered the class and I met Blake and touching Tinashe's sides. I was kidnapped by shock at the sight of that. Despite what he did to her few months ago!!"Why are you staring at me like that" Tinashe sneered,
Tiana's POVMy brown palm slipped away from my feet as I was trying to rush to our house; my former happy family.I stared blankly at how unprepared the house is to be left and locked. The working TV, the plates on the dining table, the wig and other makeup accessories on the three seated arm chair.With my dug at each sides of my waist, I sighed before running to the TV to turn it off and dashed to return the wig. Within seven minutes, the house was set and I ran to the door."My phone!" My eyes popped in remembrance and I lazily ran back to my room.My aunt had sent for me through a neighbour to report at my mum's residence because my phone was charging at my room and I was cruising in sitting roomThe joy of going to my house almost made me loose my sanity. I had longed to see the house since I left the house on a fateful Tuesday. My c
Five months later..Mike's POV"Fine! We killed her to conceal the truth, aren't we still wanted? Aren't our pictures posted all around town. You think that her useless daughter won't leak mouth?" She threw back at me and I felt I needed to do something fast. I sighed and moved closer to her on the bed. I smirked and took a loud breath before talking."Baby" I flattered her and my hands curled up to her waist but she violently shook it off."You caused your problems, do you know" I graved anger with my voice.She turned back and faced me demanding for explanation."If you had stayed back to mourn her death, then come back after the issue is dead, do you think you'd have been able to clear suspicions against you""What if you escape with all the money?" She questioned my sincerity.
Things fall apart, the centre cannot hold - Chinau Achebe 4:30pmCairo, Egypt. Aachen's POV.My neighbour's stupid trumpet rang loud that I cursed from my sleep."Fool!" I muttered beneath my breath, panting and I sat up. I scrunched my eyes in anger because the abrupt wake.I rested my head on the bedstand and my reflection from the mirror called my attention and I rose up to the it.I slowly swayed my hips at the rhythm and blues song booming with an average volume from my brother's room. I touched my hair and drew it with an air of importance.BeautifulThat's my second name.I stopped and walked back