frustration and covered my head with a pillow. I was so sleepy and tired that I didn't want anything or anyone to disturb me. Whatever sounds I was hear

ep as my eyes flew open only to look around and my room was so bright that I had to close my eyes

spun seeing the "9:30 AM "I was doomed as I tried to move around but my mind was a mess. I couldn't think straight because I was so late for school. I only had an hour to get ready, to talk of running to school bec

had a self-contained bedroom, a sizable kitchen with everything there and a living room. I quickly rushed to the door because the loud knowing was likely to stop if I did how and as I unlocked the door and opened i

ith disdain in her eyes. I didn't know what to say to her other than stare at

ipped down my face, she was so loud and hated me because I alw

ut!" she yelled pointing her meaty finger at me, I was stunned not believing what she just said

ay" I begged her with folded arms, she was so mean th

y to make money" it was heartbreaking to hear such words from a woman who also had children, girls, for that matter I was the same age as her daughter, I tried to pay her on time bu

ll comfortably and hurt my ankle. I screamed as pain rushed

the stairs which led to the first floor. My little apartment was on the second floor, not like the building was luxurious but a

my head and tried again biting my lower lip and finally got to my feet, the pain was too much to bear but I had t

and go to my school or else everything I ever worked for the entire season would go to waste. The entire year I t

and sweatpants, some sneakers, and tied my wet hair in a bun. Took my already packed bac

st friend calling. I knew she would be able to stall for some time until I reached there. I didn't have a choic

and slammed the door shut. I was breathing heavily from running

ame had to start. My heart raced rapidly, my palms sweating as if it was cold and my body trembling. With every stop the driver made, I flinched waiting for the red lights to turn green. At so

hool was quiet, of course, all the students were gathered and ready to watch the game. As I reached there I could hear cheering and chanting. My hear

n my team who were gathered as if our coach called for a time out,

nted saying bad things. I was scared and shaking as I looked up and saw banners hanging. All the students w

Everyone including those on the bench gathered to hear instructions. My mind wandered o

rough my body because even if my team was down by 30 to 0, I was there to revive us. Every team from other schools knew who I was, Vivienne Payton never backed down. I wa

ith all their heart. I loved to play basketball not just fo

d pushing me around when they couldn't get the ball. Our coach was tense. I saw as he

her team had 100. We were winni

ard. Someone from their team stepped on my injured ankle with so much force and I screamed i

white socks, the sneakers were already off and I was tossing and turning. It felt like the Adidas the person who stepped o

ised on the stretcher by some paramedics. I shook my head not wanting to go off because I

much and tried to get off the da

ted his hand on my shoulders. I shrugged him off not wanting to hear his words but I was taken away to the nurse's office t