of thoughts as her phone rang . She stared at th

d hurriedly and made a cross sigh with he

tared at Adrianna shoulder . " Peace be unto you ,

er parents always brought her to the church. The church is the only place for Ixora t

The Reverend mother hummed soft

took a glance at her wrist watch she took in her lips and ran over her hair with a soft exhale. It's past 7,

ra mumbled breathlessly holding her breath and saw the thing that struck her face. A ball,

urt? Are you?" One of

ing nose. Wild gasp erupted from the children lips and t

so sorry. " They held their ear

t's fine. Just be careful , okay. So you wouldn't get in

y smile spreading across their lips" Thank you.,

stared at them confused. Are they laughing because of her bleeding nose or worn - out clothes and shoes. She looked tattered and

y. If theses children dare spout nonsense , hell she was going to give them some home- training

y word made Ixora

boys get displeased by her tattered looks. The clothes she wore are dresses St

came closer to her with a wide grin " When I grow

ry a beautiful woman. Marry someone you love . Okay. And don't talk about marriage yet. You are way too young for th

cessant ringing of the phone . She turned off taking to her he

He staggered holding onto his sister shoulder.. " She called me sweet."

His sister play

bursted into laughter's holding their

ve but she had to run all the way home, the bus drove off before she co

sed averagely, get pocket money and attend the regular school. Ixora couldn't

h turn. She breathed out relieved and walked in but felt a splash directed on her face. Her e

. You look pretty alike." Stacy threw the b

!" She said with a wicked

he had been crushing on a particular boy in highschool for the past two years but couldn't muster the courage. Strang

ime salary got drenched with fish water. Yes fish water! Stacey had assumed it to be a rag and she used it to clean th

the store. They was a string of hope for Ixora , she knew her aun to be a fashionista . Her hopes got diminished immediately

She tried to talk her into giving her another dress, only for Stacy to ruin her

net outfit that turned necks towards her . The whole school jeered when they saw Ixora and gave her the name "Dino girl." Carlos

e dressed this way just to humiliate me. You are a sick weirdo! I cant believe i took interest in you . You flighty pig. " Carlos spewe

examination. Carlos hated her ! Even his stares were so cold. His pride got hurt but her heart was shatte

is feeling that. Stacey had planned this all along. It was hurtful seeing him every wee

look her way and even if they did ,it would be for a fleeti

gasped for air as Stacey dump

her daughter she is obsessed with skin care , despite that they cant stand near to ixora when

l?" Aunt Clarice held her nose with h

.. St

about to throw it out." Stacey cut

blind?" Clarice hand met

s with tears brimming at the corner of her eye

disgusting thing! You incorrigible fool! You bastard!!! How dare you smear my polished tiles. Can y

" Clarice mutt

or the mob stick to no avail , while fidge

b stick!" Clarice

ack averrting Clar

ngrily " Mom is talking to you ,

Ixora muttered inaudibly tryi

hrew it on the floor stepping on it with her fe

s fell , she clenched her dress tightly while exhaling slowly . " S

a glitzy smile crept up on her lips.

ew It has a..

I want to see it sparklig after wards prepare dinner and run a

dirty laundry. Dino girl." Stacey grimly

ad." Her wicked laughter followed as she

Carlos!." Stacey announced

back with a yell from the living room,Clarice l

sh smell , she stared at her torn dress and sniffed back in her tears . Her gaze fell on som

st as her heart wrenched in undescribable pain. She felt so tortured she cou