Behind Drawn Curtains

We're moving tomorrow," dad said before leaving.  Ryan didn't wait for my dad to finish his sentence, he just pushed the chair back and stomped off. Dad cleared his throat and looked at me, he didn't say anything further, I already understood the situation at hand. I looked at mom letting her know I'll clear the table, knowing fully well the pressure she was under. I cleared away the dishes then went into my room to stare at everything. I sure was gonna miss this house. I've spent twenty-two good years of my life here, in this neighbourhood and all. A quick introduction for you all. I'm Janine Davis, twenty-two years , graduated from high school two years back, waiting to start college. I am the youngest at home but there's not much of an age gap between my brother and I. Most times, I feel like my father prefers my brother to me, but my mom always comforts me with words like, "that's not true sweetheart. Just like you and I have our little secrets, and are almost

"well that was one way to end the class." I said shaking my head in disbelief. We just spent two hours of our life in there."He wants us, to read four chapters before the next class, like we don't have other courses that needs our attention." Aisling wailed. I noticed that some of the students were having their attention fixed somewhere."they're at it again." "Who's at it again?""Keith and Tasha. They're always fighting in school, like every time. I mean, i feel like it's for attention." Aisling said, she seemed always bitter whenever she spoke about them. I couldn't see the faces of the people fighting, so I let it slide pass me."he was there too.""who?""the guy from the studio.""oh, your crush. Nice, so, why didn't you at least say hi?""because, talking to him makes it more awkward and annoying. Plus I'm

"so, what time do we expect you home?" Mom asked Ryan and I."I'll be back by six." Ryan said. "or eight, but don't complain if I'm later." he added. Mom didn't say anything. I guess that Ryan is slowly opening up and maturing. Back then, he wouldn't reply, he'd just pick his bag and walk out. "and you?" she asked me. "maybe 12.""in the afternoon?" mom asked but I know it was rhetoric so I stared at her. "young lady,""why you stressing? You told the girl to get a job and she has finally, a sweet pay to add , just let her be." my dad voiced in surprisingly."how will you get back?""Aisling will give me a ride or I could use the bus, but of course it won't be necessary, the company already has decided to paying for my cab fare." "be careful girl.""Yes mom.""I'm leaving." Ryan said.

"Good evening California. Your girl Janine is back once again with some spicy gist. So I want to throw a question to everyone this evening. So guys, how bad is it to hurt someone who cares deeply for you, for the attention who only makes your life miserable?" "we've got our first caller. Hello, welcome to Late night gossip. I'm Janine Davis.""hey Janine, I'm Maya. I just want to say that it's really bad that it affects you psychologically. There was this guy that i liked so much, I could swear to die for him, let me not lie, we got engaged, about to be married. I felt he had all the qualities I wanted in a guy. Then there was my best friend, whom I said I would never catch feelings for. He always looked out for me, but when this guy came into the picture, he began to warn me, I refused to listen. One day he admitted to having feelings for me, and I felt he was just being jealous and over-bearing. When I moved in with my ex, I saw a different side to him

Walking in, he was surprised by the faces he saw. He looked back at his wrist watch then back at the faces that were staring back at him. His brother, was back from training, his mom, dad, and there was Tasha and her family and he knew that he'd walked right into her trap."hey everyone," he said as he walked into the living room."is there anything you'd like to say to us, Keith?" His dad asked, he remained silent before looking at Tasha. She looked away from him, her eyes smeared with make up, tear stained cheeks. He rolled his eyes, sucking in a deep breath before releasing it, running his fingers through his hair. 'What did she say?""no. I want to hear from you first.""I'm serious. What did she say?" Tasha began to weep again, wailing."I don't know what has come over him. He just decided to dump me for a girl." it took all his strength to keep himself in check.