Emily

               Life can sometimes hit you real  bad. To think that you will wake up everyday and see that beautiful face . That face that means the world to you . To come back from work and be greeted by that person . 

           I had just closed from school and I decided to go to the nearby food stand I saw ,since I can't live with an empty stomach I'll probably die . I sat under the tree at the corner , put out my notepad and began doing my homework . I love nature and everything but I go by one rule you hate me, I hate you .

                  Sitting under the tree listening to the whistling sound of the air passing through  the leaves sent a chilly breeze along my skin . The Rusty looking leaves creating melodious tunes as they begin to sway . The blue sky loosing sight of its cloud as the sun gradually begins to move descending lower and  lower until it disappears . My lunch was then placed in front of me .

I shut my notepad as I picked my fork and dipped it into my fries and chicken. " Oh God! , the food is so good . I can feel all my hunger vanish like butterflies ." After I had cleared all the traces of food on my plate , I paid my bills and left . 

Walking through the marble walkway towards the left curve to my home , it began to rain . I quickly run to get shelter over my head .

As the rain began to pour with all it's might I studied how it poured . First with tiny droplets then a drizzle then before I knew thunderous noises could be heard . Pouring from the roof tops making loud noises as they hit the ground .

I could not wait any longer ,it was now or never . With my joggers and blue v-neck t-shirt on I run through the rain till I reached home. I was totally drenched in rain when I got home. I cursed myself for not taking an umbrella and a jacket . Feeling cold due to my wet clothes I rushed to the doorbell and rang it several times . It was at this time I wished I had taken my spare keys. With all my efforts gone to waste I sat at the porch and waited for someone to show up and open the door . 

               Shaking from head to toe I  watched to see if anyone was coming . When I saw the trace of a black Toyota Yaris I quickly got up with shaking legs . It was my dad coming from work. 

         I waited for the car  to park at the garage before moving towards it . My entire body was dripping wet so I did not bother hugging Dad . 

        Coming from a broken home my dad was all I had and his joy was my life . " Dad I have been waiting here for hours ." " Sorry dear, I had to attend a meeting and I did not see when time flew by ." We quickly run through the rain and opened the door as we rushed into the house .

           While inside we could hear the roaring thunder as the sky split by lightning was visible to us through the glass Windows . 

        The dark cloud slowly stopped releasing it's powerful tears and the sky gradually lightened-up revealing the wonderful rainbow. 

       The entire room was cold and fuzzy. The moist windows slowly released their last droplets of water. 

       After having a hot bath and wearing clean clothes  I went to the kitchen to prepare dinner for Dad. If there is one thing I have learnt in my sixteen years on earth it is to love family more than friends because friends come and go but family is forever.

         I smiled as I walk down the kitchen to the hall and placed dad's dinner on the dining table . Back in my room I put my earpiece on as I played my entire song list and learnt for my test the following day.

              Morning came by quickly as I was welcomed by the bright rays of sunlight creeping through my room . 

       Quickly I took off to the bathroom and maintained my personal hygiene after which I took my breakfast and dad dropped me off at school. 

       After a long day's work at school I finally came out as fresh air brushed my skin . Perplexed by the feel of the wind I walked further as I took the turn to my home. 

      The past few days passed on quickly doing my usual activities . Recently we were told we would be having a new student joining us . I'm not really into befriending people so I care less .

              Monday morning came by as students rushed to get to their classrooms and others gossiped. At assembly we were introduced to the new student "Michael ." 

         He was good looking and had a face that will draw attention where ever he stepped. "Oh my God, " I felt like a five year old caught stealing when his eyes landed on me staring at him .

          Wow!! , He was dark skinned with curly hair and brown orbs . He wore black jeans and a silky white long sleeves shirt with an ash Nike pair of shoes which you could tell was quite expensive. 

            I can't wait to go to class . My knees already hurt from standing, especially in this hot sun .

                  When we went back to class everyone was demanding his attention , trying to start a conversation with him .

         This bored me since I'm  usually the shy type.  I don't talk much and won't make friends unless approached .

            I kind of don't care what people say . I love myself before others .

             While gazing his way I noticed him move in my direction . "No going area ." I said to myself , before being prompted by the hot breath on my face . " Hi , I'm Michael and you are ?"  O. M. G  did he just speak to me. " I'm Emily ,nice to meet you  ." " Pleasure is all mine ." Michael said in a low husky voice only the two of us could hear .  "First day ,hope you enjoy your day" . " Yeah , sure will. " 

            I wished this conversation could go on and on because for the first time someone gave me attention but suddenly our English language teacher showed up from nowhere .

            After our last subject in class I went to the school library to do my homework before going home . I could feel the cold breeze touch my skin as it helped  release stress when I stepped out of the school .

             Close to the food shop I ate at about a week ago , I heard my name being mentioned . It was Michael . He had a hop step kind of walk which helped him quickly catch up with me as he offered to walk me home 

            The walk was simple and nice . We talked , laughed and even ended up not wanting to stop. I had now become his buddy, like for real I was now in the "Buddy " zone . Amazing right 

              It turns out he was our new neighbours son. Now no one can stop us from talking all night 

              As the weeks went by our friendship became stronger. We usually sat at my corridor and talked for hours . He seemed like a part of my life I had long-lost . While at school we were always together . People even got jealous since I had his undivided attention 

                     He became a part of my life. Whenever I saw him it was like seeing a brighter portion of the day. Just me him , forever . Slowly I realised that it was not only his friendship I was interested in but  also his love. I loved him 

                   Graduation  came by quickly . This was where I was going to face the fact that we would not meet each other regularly . 

             The graduation party was big . Music playing loud as people displayed their talents on the dance floor . Different types of drinks . Beautifully dressed people and my handsome Michael.

              He offered to dance with me ,an offer every girl was dying for and I was the lucky one here . Of course I accepted it . We danced and danced and made the drinks take us off . 

             At this moment I was not shy of anything. I walked forward to Michael and gave him my first kiss . It didn't take long but the slight moment played through my head like a movie .

              I let my entire body be controlled by the drink as I confessed my feelings before him . Was he going to reject or accept me ? 

           For a minute I was lost in thought before I heard him speak into my ears ." Let's leave and go somewhere else. " He said .

           He loves me back I said to myself only for a giggle to escape my mouth . We left and went to his house . Thankfully none of his parents were home .

              When we went inside I could barely walk . We went to his room and all I could remember was giving him all of my body and soul .

                I woke up to find myself in his bedroom . As flashes of what happened last night flashed through my head . I don't even know if he used protection and I have a strong headache on top of it all. 

          I walked straight to my house and rang the bell . After it was opened I walked straight to my room even though I could hear Dad talking . I feel slightly guilty. What if he just used me because he never told me he loved me ?Or was it because of the alcohol we took? I quickly rushed to the bathroom and took my bath to get rid of my guilt and ugly thought . 

               It's been two weeks since I last saw Michael . My guilt was killing me so much so that I could not face him , but if I could not come out why didn't he ? The last time I saw him he was with some friends . Is what I was thinking true ? Was it just the alcohol ? I shut myself out from the world as I laid in my room waiting for his call or text but I received none . When I got tired of waiting I just shut myself out .

                   This month I had been awaiting my period but it seemed to delay . I thought it was normal so I stopped thinking about it ,but then it struck me I did not remember if Michael used protection or not .

                    Fear gripped me as my legs dragged me to the nearest  pharmacy shop . There I asked for a pregnancy test . "God!, Please let it be negative ." After taken the test and waiting for thirty minutes two stripped red lines showed . I collapsed on to the floor .

                       It's positive my future is ruined,my dreams are shattered . What will become of me ? If dad finds out what will happen ? No I can't be so sure . I will have to go to a hospital and check . I quickly took my purse and left to the hospital .

            After the test was taken at the hospital I was told I will receive the results in twenty four hours . How long will I have to wait ?My whole world and dreams could be crampled by just a single paper .

               I could not sleep when I got home . All I thought of was what would befall me if it turned out positive . Dad would probably be disappointed in me ,he will loose faith in me and I will have to quit schooling .

              Morning lazily shoveled up as the bright rays of sunlight brushed across my eyes . The birds were singing happily. I had wept the whole night I'm not even sure I had slept . I lazily got up and took my shower before stepping down to have breakfast with dad . I had even lost my appetite . 

                  Until the results is out I won't be able to eat . I waited until noon before I heard the door bell ring.  I quickly run to the door and took the envelope. Just then Dad showed up beside me and took the envelope .

            He began opening it .What will happen if it was positive ? What would dad do to me ? Dad looked on to the sheet and then landed a slap on my face . Tears formed in my eyes as he talked bitterly to me , with disgust .

                He had never ever compared me to anyone , but today he compared me to my mother . " Today of all days I regret not leaving you with your mother because it is clear you don't deserve to be my daughter ." Dad said these words to me and it pierced me like an arrow .

               With shaking legs I run  out of the house not knowing where I was going .

                 I came to a stop when I reached Michael's house . I knocked on the door several times before it opened and all I saw was Michael with another girl .

           I broke into tears . My heart   had broken into many pieces . I took a taxi and left not minding where I went .

                      

                 Suddenly I felt someone tap me on my shoulder and for a fact I knew it  could only be dad . I hugged my pillow tighter not wanting to wake up until I heard dad say," Won't you go to school today ?" Out of shock I woke up only to find myself back in my room .

            

                 It was all a dream . I said . I quickly took a shower and dressed off to school . While at school we were introduced to our new student . His name was Michael .  I hurriedly approached him and said "hi" not long after he responded and carried on walking in a hop step way .   

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