THE REJECTED STONE

chapter 11: muna's pov

it's Monday morning which means that I will be going to school so I woke up very early to do my chores so that mum would not see an excuse not to let me go to school. she does that always anytime I get ready for school and I informed her that I was already leaving that's when she will remember that she had dirty cloths to wash or I should go to the farm and get some food stuffs to trade for her in the market and most times by the time I am done with all this task it's either I am late or I would end up not going to school at all though I ironed I and mouna's school uniform yester night, and sweept the compound so as to reduce the work load this morning. I woke up around 5:00am, said my prayers and proceed to what I have to do this morning. I cooked breakfast and set the table for it then I went to fetch water when I finished fetching the water I went to get ready for school.

I had my bath and put on my uniform my school uniform was a sky blue blouse and a blue skirt and it is to be worn with a white socks and black shoes. I wore my black shoes, went to the mirror to take a look at myself I had a satisfactory smile on my face then went downstairs. when I got downstairs I saw mum and mouna were already sitted at the table having their breakfast " good morning mother " I greeted as I came downstairs mum didn't reply my greeting as she eyed me from head to toe before speaking " and where do you think you are going " I paused on my tracks as I heard her " I'm going to school " I answered her while mouna continued eating her food as she listened to everything that mum and I were saying " oh really " mum said with her eyebrows raised " yes mother " I replied " I've you finish doing your chores this morning " yes mother I replied confidently " hmm " mum said as she ate the remaining food on her plate and stood up " okay then let me see what you said you've done " mum said as she started inspecting the house and the compound to see if there is any work that I left undone but as she didn't see any I knew she was trying to get an excuse for me not to go to school today but it's seemed as if mouna read her mind and she came out of nowhere " muna, I have some dirty clothes in my room and at the same time the room is very dirty so I would like you to clean it up " she said as she combs her hair with her hand and had a wicked grin on her face " and I want it to be done now " she stated with a smirk on her face arrrrh I said as I face palmed myself inside my head what will I ever do to this girl. heavens know how much I want to teach her a lesson who does she think she is I got angry and decided to say my mind I can't keep getting this from her " mouna you can always wash your clothes by yourself and at the same time clean your room, you are no longer a baby what in the heavens name is wrong with you you dumbass! " I fumed as I let out my frustrations I can't take this from her anymore and whether she or mum likes it or not I will go to school today

mouna's mouth was wide open as she was not expecting this reaction from me it was obvious that she was expecting the loyal obedience muna but sorry she won't be getting that from me anymore it time that I let her know that I am the elder here yes I know that I am not part of this family but that does not give her the right to talk to me anyhow she likes. at this point I don't care about what mother thinks anymore.

I could tell that mum was not expecting my sudden outburst as she has a surprise look on her face but it seems she managed to put herself together " wow " mum said as she folds her arms with a raised brow " it seems like someone has already grown wings " she completed and that was when I realized what I have done but at the same time mouna started crying I eyed her as I knew she was faking the cry to give mum more reasons to punish me but she was the least of my problems for now cause I am trying to save myself from trouble " I'm so sorry mother " I said sincerely, honestly I didn't mean to do that it's just that mouna is such a pain in the ass I watched her as she went close to her mother for comfort I laughed inside my head mummy's girl " don't mind her mum she is never sorry for anything " mouna bursted out " it's okay dear " mum said and patted her back " just go to school okay " she nodded then eyed me with hatred in her eyes and left but I don't care about what she thinks of me anymore " how dare you do what you just did " mum said as she slapped me I took several steps back from the impact of the slap " it seems you have lost respect for me, how dear you talk to my daughter that way " she fumed as she keeps hitting me " I'm sorry mum " I kept on saying as the hitting continues when she was satisfied with beating me she said breathlessly " for this reason you will not be going to school today you will go to mouna's room and wash her clothes and cleaning it up. infact clean this whole house " she completed as she went upstairs " mum please I'm so sorry " I pleaded as I went after her as tears were falling from my eyes but she didn't answer me

God what have I brought upon myself this morning, but I really need to go to school " mum please I'm so sorry " I begged again but they fell on deaf ears so I sat down at the staircase frustrated and as my tears kept flowing...