Destined For Greatness

Thirteen

Charlotte's p.o.v

It's been three weeks after the death of Tessy. Life hasn't been fair to me. Miranda has cut off every ties with me. The last time i saw her was two weeks ago when Tessy's send off was held. I still remember it and the memories of that incident hunts me every time.

****Flashback****

I was behind a bush hiding when Miranda asked Eric to give Tessy a send-off. I could remember the look in her eyes when Eric nodded to help her. She didn't know when she bursted into tears.

"What about Charlotte?". Eric asked as he tried to console her.

Miranda shook her head. "I don't want her here Eric.Who knows what else she would do; maybe destroy the whole send off preparation? i don't think I'm ready to deal with this". Miranda said. "This is the only way i can give Tessy a happy burial".

Eric nodded in understanding. "When do you want to send her off?".

"As soon as possible besides Charlotte and I are the only family she has and now that Charlotte is gone, she has just me".

Eric looked at her for a moment as he wiped her tears with his palm. I turned my back against the tree, putting my whole weight on the tree like the tree could take away all my problems.

"You're an amazing friend". I heard Eric say. "Tessy would be glad she has someone like you in her life". Eric admonishes her.

I didn't know why i felt angry or was it jealousy i was feeling?

I took a step, two steps and i left there without them seeing me.

*****Reality*****

I didn't attend her send off because i knew Tessy' spirit wouldn't want me there and i didn't want her to have a restless journey. I sat on my bed as i thought of what to do with my life now.

Surprisingly, there was no police case involved because Miranda lied that she died in an accident and with Tessy's last breath she told her not to let an autopsy be done on her. Despite everything I've done to her, she lied to save me.

My mom had been trying so hard to encourage me to go to church but i wasn't ready for it. After the whole incident, the queen and I had a talk and this time i made sure she understood where her place is.

I can still hear her laughing and mocking me in my head and every time i go to bed or try to do something different but I've decided not to let that shake me. I know it won't be easy because now i have blood in my hands but I'm ready to give it all I've got. I know a time will come when i will have to deal with my own devil and i need to be prepared for such fight.

There was nothing to do in the house and as the adage says, 'An idle man is the devil's workshop'. I decided that before I do something stupid, i should get out of the house. I wore my slippers as i stepped out of the house with my arms folded across my chest. "Where do i go from here now?". I asked myself in my mind. "Do i go to Eric for help or do i ask my mom....". I shook my head at that thought. "I don't wanna hurt her. So who then do i run to?". My mind became so clouded with different thoughts that i almost lost my balance that was when i became aware of the beautiful song i was hearing.

?He is seeking for the lost,

For the lone and tempest-tost,

Hear the tender Shepherd calling day

by day ; . . .

Over mountain, hill, and plain,

In the sunshine and the rain,

He is seeking for the wanderers far away.

Far away, ...far away, ...

He is seeking for the wanderers gone astray ; . . .

Over mountain, hill, and plain,in the sunshine and the rain,

Hear the tender Shepherd celling day by day.?

I've never heard such beautiful melody before in my life. It was like the lyrics were meant for me to listen to. I looked around trying to see if i can see where the sound is coming from. After scanning the area, i saw the melody was coming from a guy. I don't know why but i find myself moving towards him. I paused when i saw him answering a call that came in on his phone.

Alex's p.o.v

"Chillax bro, I'm on my way". I said. I was on the call when i caught someone staring at me, she was staring at me so intensely that i had to hang up the call on my brother. As if knowing i hung up because of her, she turned and was about leaving when i went after her.

The moment i held her hand, there was this electric shock i felt that made me remove my hand immediately. The way she turned to face me made me know that she also felt it. "Hi". i greeted.

She nodded. She turned again and was about leaving but instead of touching her because i was scared i would be electrocuted i quickly stood in front of her to stop her from moving.

"What do you want?".she asked.

"I saw you were staring at me earlier so i thought maybe you had something to say to me"

"I heard you singing and i was um...i was touched. It was like your song and voice made my pain go away". She closed her eyes as if trying to send those tears back to the tear gland. "I beg to leave". She pushed me aside as she walked away from me.

I stood there staring at her, dazzled by her everything. Despite the fact i was just meeting her for the first time i could tell that there was something unique about her. I was disturbed from my mesmerising when my phone beeped.

I brought it out and checked the message.

Eric

"YOU'D BETTER GET YOUR ASS OVER HERE!".

I just love it when he's angry. After so long I'd be going to see my cousins...it's been a while.

I took my luggage, boarded a taxi which drove me straight to the house.