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Mum...! Mum..!
Aimscious moves to her mother's room calling.
"I'm here...., in the kitchen". Sofia shouted in response.
" But mum, you should be resting now. I can do these things before going to school".
Aimscious walks towards her mother murmuring worriedly .
" Don't worry dear, am much better than before", She smiled and pressed her cheeks gently.
"I know mum, but you still need to rest now. The doctor said you should not stress yourself so much".
Sofia smiles and hug her.
" OK my nurse, I will but for now , let's get you ready for school . I will be going to the market soon. Mrs. Florence will be bringing goods to me today so I have to get there early ".
" No mum, you ain't going to the market today because I will be taking charge since I won't be going to school ".
Sofia looked at her confused.
" why won't you go to school today? Is there any problem ? If there is, tell me I will go and talk to the principal about it", Sofia asked worried.
Aimscious flashback on what happened yesterday at school.
" Should I tell mum that am been bullied at school?
No, no, if I tell her she will get worried and its may affect her health. Because of the bruises she saw on my face yesterday, she blacked out.
What will happen if I tell her that am being bullied. No... , No.., I can't tell her now, can't afford to lose her.
She speaks under her breath faintly.
Aims.... , Aims....
Sofia touched her shoulder and turn her towards herself.
" what is wrong with you? I was asking you a question and you were standing there murmuring to yourself. Tell me, what is it".
She asked with a worried look.
Nothing... , Nothing.... mum, everything is perfectly fine. I'll be getting ready for school now, am getting late.
Aimscious forced a smile and rushed off to prevent further questions from her mother.
" Why is she acting so strange today, hope everything is ok with her or is she trying to hide something from me".
Sofia shook her head and sighed.
She turned and continued with what she was doing.
Hours later Aimscious came out ready for school.
" See you later mum, I've got to go now".
She smiled and gave her a peek.
" Won't you take your breakfast? " Sofia asked.
"No mum, will eat at school. Am late, bye."
She uttered and dashed out of the house. Sofia looked at her back stunned.
" What is going on with her", she asked worried.
SCHOOL
Hey, Mart! , wait for me.....
Mart turned and beamed with a smile.
"Aimscious.....? Thought you were already in".
he exclaimed with a surprised look.
" No , was helping mum with the chores. Hope you are good".
" Alright, let's get in. we are already late".
They both rushed off to their class.
CLASSROOM
Mart and Aimscious walked in. Vicky glared at Aimscious with an angry and fierce look.
" It seems you didn't get enough of what we gave you yesterday. Prepare for the worst".
She spoke under her breath and smiled. Vicky looked back at her friends and winked. They nodded and laughed.
Aimscious sat in her desk, she looked at Vicky and her friends and shook within.
" Don't be a coward Aims , be brave and stand for yourself. Fight back or lose your mother and future". She uttered to herself.
Mart looked at her worriedly and tap her shoulder.
"Are you okay".
Yeah am fine.
She sighed and smiled at him.
After hours of lecture, the bell finally rang for break. The teacher gave their assignment out and left.
Vicky and her friends walked over to Aimscious' desk and sat by her.
" Hey, silly, its seems you didn't learn you lesson from what you received yesterday? ".
Vicky uttered, moving her hand gently over her cheeks. Rita pushed her head so hard and she hit her head on the desk. They laughed heartily.
You..... guys... should... leave... her alone.
Mart shouted angrily and they all rushed out in fright. Aimscious sat on her desk crying.
Sob ... Sob
" Its okay, stop crying, let go and have lunch".
He held her hand and took her to the canteen.
CANTEEN
"Take yours and go sit over there".
Mart gave Aimscious' food to her and turn to take his. Vicky, Martha and Rita sat at the corner of the canteen watching her.
Aimscious walked slowly towards an empty table behind them. They signaled each other and smiled. Just as she was about to pass by their table, Martha stretched her leg on her path.
She stumbled and fell flat on the floor in front of them. Spilling the food all over her uniform. They bust into laughter.
They started making fun of her.
Vicky( laughing): Ouch...., does it hurt...?( laughs).
Martha( laughing) : This ugly face is having poor eye sight as well? ( laughs).
Rita( laughing) : Aww am feeling shy for her.
Everybody started laughing and making fun of her. Mart saw what was happening and rushed to help her up.
" Are you okay..?"
Mart asked her worried.
" Yes, am fine".
Mart turned furiously towards Vicky and her friends. He raised his hand to slap Vicky but Aimscious held his hand mid-way. Mart looked at her face confused.
" Don't worry, I will handle it....".
She assured him and turn towards them with a fierce look. She slapped Vicky so hard that she fell on the floor. Her friends and everyone around looked at her stunned.
" What do you want from me? ,
What have I done to you that you want to make my life so miserable?
What.....?
She shouted angrily with tears running down her cheeks.
Vicky looked at her a bit shocked and angry.
" You don't know what I want from you", she shouted in anger.
" yes , and I want to know now...!"
" Then listen!, you have something that doesn't belong to you and until you let go , then you will know no peace".
Vicky exclaimed and dashed out in anger. Her friends run after her. Aimscious looked at her puzzled.
" What do you mean by that?" , She shouted after her.
" What do I have that doesn't belong to me? Tell me. Until I know what it is, I will never allow you tumble over me anymore".
She followed them out of the canteen. Mart looked on shocked and surprised at her sudden
bravery and smiled.
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