CHAPTER SEVEN

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• ACRID   CHAPTER ELEVEN

  "Beautiful you remind me of the good memories when I could be myself without any fear of having flaws"I smile as the first few lines of the poem Esther brought for me. I was extremely grateful for it because somehow it reminded me of old time with my mom. When we weren't popular and could be ourselves anywhere.Somehow it reminded me of Romeo too, I was free with him maybe because of the wig on my head that made him not recognize me. I liked the fact that I didn't have to fake anything around him. He brings out a better part of me.I grab my diary and decided to write my thoughts.I asked Esther to buy me a diary earlier today and she did without hesitation. She was a very kind hearted person and I was grateful to have met someone like her. I shouldn't have judged her wrongly when we first met at the beach. I was wrong to do that."Your smile is just enough for me as lon

• ACRID   CHAPTER TEN

  After Jadesola united with her family and boyfriend, she did her ear surgery and it was successful.That was the last time I heard of her, pictures of her with old friends and her boyfriend were all over Instagram.I simply smiled, those people didn't even check on her when she was down and now she's okay again, they're all over her.I sighed and decided to do some shopping.Thank God mom wasn't home I didn't want to deal with her after yesterday. I grab my car keys and head out. Then all of a sudden I felt light-headed. I leaned against my car for support and when I felt well I got in.I started my car and hit the road. I decided to go to the most expensive store not that far from here. I passed by the Gallery.. I quickly remembered what happened with Romeo.Flashback*"Ma'am-""-I will not tolerate such insult from your mout

• ACRID   CHAPTER NINE

  I sneak into my house and locked the door slowly. I didn't want to deal with mom or the nanny.Suddenly the lights went on. Mom."Where were you?" She asked seriously as she cut the apple into two with the knife in her hand.It hurts to admit but I was scared of the way she was holding the knife. What if she snaps again and..Flashback*I just got back from highschool and was really hungry. Thankfully, the nanny already prepared my favorite fried plantain and scrambled eggs. Then I remembered hearing sobs and glasses shattering in Mom's room."Mummy?!" I asked running straight to her room only to find her cutting her wrist with a knife."Mummy what are you doing stop! Why are you hurting yourself?" I asked tears in my eyes. Before I could blink she dragged me against the wall and point a knife against m

• ACRID   CHAPTER EIGHT

  It's been a week that Lola and I became closer. After that incident.We went out together and rumours of us being friends were buzzing around the internet.It's such a shame that Lola would be heartbroken in a few months. This so called friendship isn't 'real'I didn't know she was this easy to manipulate. Why would she think I would want to be friends with her despite what her useless father did to my mom.I didn't tell mom about my plan because she wouldn't understand. I know I wouldn't be able to hide it for long and I was ready to face the consequences later.Meanwhile Jade reunited with her boyfriend and family and she decided to book an appointment to fix her ear next week Wednesday.I was really happy for her, her life's getting back on track.Whilst scrolling through my phone in my room, I hear glasses shatter everyone. The noise seem to be coming from mom's room.Instantly I dropped my phone an

• ACRID   CHAPTER SEVEN

  OLAMonday morning, I head to the company. I hurriedly did the work I could. I had a photoshoot at Adanna beach 12pm and I didn't want to be late so when it was 11:30am, I left.Thank God I already wore the bikini beneath my clothes. Otherwise I would have to strip completely there and it would get uncomfortable real quick.I got a text from the driver.'I'm here for you'It's part of the contract, I get a driver to take me to the location for security purposes.I told my mom and Michael I would be back later, they let me go because I've done most of the work back home. I got only two hours of sleep.I head downstairs and spotted the limousine waiting for me. A security guard immediately opened the passengers seat for me once he spotted me.I walked in majestically and thanked him as he closed the door carefully."H

• ACRID   CHAPTER SIX

  OLA"Ola I love you" Romeo says while I only slapped him hard across the face."You really have no shame do you? How dare you tell me such a thing, do you know who I am? I'm Ola Smith-""-Yes and I love you, I tried to stop myself many times but I just couldn't. It's you my heart wants, only you Ola" Buzz buzz buzzMy eyes opened and I realized it was all a dream. Thank God but why would I dream about a guy I barely know.What the hell?! Well it's just a dream because I thought about him before sleeping yesterday. It won't happen again.I check my phone and saw that I had a magazine photoshoot tommorow 12 noon. I'll have to take a break from work then.And also four text messages from Jade.'Heyy James and I made up, thanks for making me agree to see him again'