Wish they last...

Ann

I wish it could last a minute longer, as I lodged in my perfect world, in my dreams. They were always peaceful full of cheers and smiles and moments I only did imagine.

I walked up to our place of meeting, the balcony of our dreams, our secret spot where all my fears and sorrows seems to disappear. I looked around, every where was empty, soft music played at the background as I silently searched for my handsome savior. I sat down at our special bench, suddenly looking at my Introduction to Public administration textbook as it opened for me. I continued looking at it, reading no words, lost in a world of my own.

A warm touch woke me up and looked up and beheld his face. His dark skin glowed in the sun as he looked wildly but tenderly at me. I stood up in slow motion and met his gaze, our eyes still intertwined never leaving each other.

He smiled, show casing his teeth and I couldn't help but smile back at him. He leaned in towards me, for a kiss and...

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The descending sun shoved it's golden rays right through the window and straight on Ann's face, waking her up from her dream world.

Oh damn it

Recovering from her dream world, she turned to the other side of her bed, backing the window. She readjusted her pillow and forced her eyes close. Pleading for the light of sleep to visit her yearning eyes. But sleep declined the love bird.

Wake up, having wild thoughts little devil.

The voice resounded in her head, leaving her with tiny stars that flooded her eyelids, forcing her to open them forcefully. She left out a light sigh, exposing the defect in her voice.

Now more slowly, she closed her eyes, and imagined, replaying the moments from her dreams, making them more realistic in her head. She smiled slightly, stealing a peek at Queen. Who was sleeping beside her, Queen was very much unaware of the love fever that flushed through every inch of her face.

Could this be love?

She shoved the questions out of her mind, trying her to concentrate only on the good part of course. She knew very well that the little voice in her head would do every thing possible to spoil her mood, if she woke it up with her questions.

She just chose to think of him as she had actually nothing to do at that moment.

Assignments ... Check

Clothes washed and ironed ... Check

Sleep ... Serious check to that one.

Now Henry....

Today was a Sunday anyway, she didn't attend a campus fellowship that she was earlier invited to by the guy that had flooded her every thought. Henry.

She hadn't actually given him a reply to the request he made days ago. She had only giggled and changed the topic immediately. Even now, with her slink tactics she has wriggled out of any awkward moments that could stare up the question again.

Deep inside, she had fallen for the young lad, tho he was not that young. He was 22 actually and she, Ann was just going to turn 18 in few months time. She wasn't actually bothered about the age gap, she barely thought of it tho.

The usual he's going to break my heart thought that girls usually had, was no where near her system. She just wanted to be free and explore her new found desire for the charming prince that made her feel luckier than other girls.

They had gone to movies, dinner nights, bonfires together. And in all these he never let her tiny hands slip out of his huge, hard hands. That gave her that sense of security that she was lacking from the separation from her sister.

I probably should tell her about him.

But she chuckled at the thoughts whenever it came into her head. She was scared that she will be scolded, so she rather leave it all in her mind.

Angel and Ann attended separate schools now, Sarah had insisted. The awkward order had almost caused world War 4 in their home. They both fought but to no avail and had finally given up, consoling each other with promises of more fun as they would have more gists to share when they reunite in their home.

The hard gulp was hard to swallow but she didn't regret it after all. She has loads of gist for her favorite person in the world, and now she had the power to choose what to be said and the secrets to be kept. She never for one day thought that she would ever plan to keep secrets from her sister.

Well that's what happens when you grow up. I think.

Interrupted by the loud swing of the room door, the image of Rosy moved in, in slow paces, with her head bowed. She slumped into her bed and clawes up into her self. Silent sobs echoes fill the room, as Ann and Gina who were now seated stole shock glances at each other.

Queen still unaware of what just entered their room was still sound asleep with a stupid smile on her face. A smile that could only be caused from having dreams of love. Ann had actually had them on a few seconds ago, but now it was replaced with outright worry look for the tiny girl, with torn clothes that cried at the other side of their room. Without regard for the so called love dream in Queen's head, she tapped her furiously.

Queen remained unmoved and whispered unknown words that even the devil would be confused on hearing them.

Gina was running out of patience, you could see it on her face, her face was squeezed beyond recognition, anger perhaps, that was what she was feeling. They all knew why Rosy walked into that room in that pitifully state.

By that time, awkward silence had enveloped the room, only the sobs from Rosy could be heard, it was getting louder by the minute. This time, Ann slapped Queen's hand with full force and she jerked up from her fairy world. Rubbing her tiring eyes, she stretched a little while she glared at the force behind her being awake.

Diverting her eyes from that of Queen's angry eye, she looked at Rosy. And almost immediately, Queen's eyes, narrowed. Her mouth parted in utter surprise. Every one was still.

Queen, being the one closest to the crying damsel in despair, walked up to where Rosy laid and lead her to lay on her chest. Rosy, resigned to do her bidding, followed her lead and melted in her chest. She left out a scream that shook the room. Queen trying to gulp the unwanted tears that had found their way up her throat. She held Rosy very tight, that her muscles ached.

Ann just sat there, wide eyed at what love could actually do to a person. The once cheerful girl was screaming and crying because of love, while she was smiling and giggling because of that same love.

Will this be my fate.

Waking up and realizing that the one you loved, and wanted nothing but to be with, doesn't love you anymore. Waking up with marks and bruises from one that promised nothing but love and affection from the start. Fear gripped the tiny mind. Suddenly, the sweet thoughts of Henry, soured in her heart and a bitter taste had erupted in her mouth. She could taste it.

Her fears had resurfaced. The images of her father and mother, in heated arguments, flushed back to her head. Every where was blank for her, she could only hear their voices.

"You don't dare leave me" Sarah voice echoed, it filled my ears as I stood at the back of the stairs, both of them oblivious of my presence, I just stood there, wide eyed, and stiff to the ground.

"They should not find me here" , I whispered to my little self. I would be dead by tomorrow morning.

"Watch me do it. You old bitch" His bass filled the room, I shook at his voice. I still stood my ground. It was too late to leave now.

A thunderous sound filled the tiny sitting room, in our little home. When all was well. Till he came. I saw my mum scream and fall to the floor, and I saw him walk out like a viper that had accomplished its mission. Shoulders high, he walked out, the smell of alcohol following his very step. I cursed him.

I ran to my mum, I wish I could save her but I was but an eight year old girl. Tiny as a stick, I never had any flesh on me. But I was strong, so I thought.

I leaned in to mum, stretching my little hands. "Mummy sorry"

I could only say. It was like my words fuelled what ever anger that was left in her. The next thing, I was blinded by the heavy slap that landed on my face.

"Get out of my sight you little devil".

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" Enough is Enough" Gina voice, woke her from raging memories. Gina was flushed with anger. She stood on her feet, landing on the little space left in her corner and faced Rosy.

Rosy sniffed a little and lifted up her defected face from, Queen's bare. She already marred it with her foundation and heavy makeup Rosy had put on just this morning for her boy friend Chuks.

They were to go for a party, Rosy was all excited that morning, worn her favorite gown that she said Chuks loves. Well it was all torn up into pieces that barely covered her body.

What did he do to you.

Her face revealed, fresh marks, hand prints of all five fingers, they were very visible, you could actually count them, they had traces of dark blood that must have coated over time.

Her eyes were almost covered by her eyelids that were swollen. Her cheeks had balls implanted into them. In fact she was unrecognizable.

Gasps from each of them. even the raging Gina. This was the worse yet. Rosy had one or two times come home with little bruises and hand prints on her face. They, especially Gina always advised, pleaded, for her to leave the Dutch bag that could not afford, his own personally weed not to talk of a descent meal for him self.

He would call a few days later, and with his sugar coated tongue would convince Rosy to forgive him. They would plead again and again but her only response would be...

"He's the only one that loves me"

But this was totally more than they could imagine. And that was the end. Each vowed in their hearts.

As if they had read each other's mind, they approved of their thoughts with a nod.

A/N:
I want to use this medium to reach out to those in abusive relationships, be it physical or psychological abuse , be it marriage or courtship.

It is not too late to leave that hell hole. He /she will never change, I bet you that. Run before it is too late. There are people out there that would love u better,.

You have to move pass that thought that no one will...

You can love yourself better and the first step is to leave. Before your spirit leaves u.

Reach out to anyone u think that could be going through this.

A/N: If your a parent. Please, please try ur best to show ur kids you love them.

Once again
Tanks for reading ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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