Broken To Pieces

Beginning

~There was a little girl playing with her two brothers at the corner of their house. They look so happy and peaceful while on the other hand the mother of the children is pacing back and forth with a blank expression written on her face. The little girl couldn't fathom why her mother is acting strange. She just watch her with eyes full of curiousity. In a minute the door was suddenly open by their father. The man polo shirt was half open with a red lipstick at his neck. The moment he enter the house his wife was so furious full of hatred and spite words for her husband. The children got scared and started crying at the corner, but the little girl was attentive enough to listen to the dispute of her parents. She understood what was happening to her parents. Her mother believe that her father is having an affair with some woman. The man denied but with the way he act with his family it is quite questionable. The fight got heated when the man suddenly hit his wife on the face as strong as the little girl can ever remember. The little girl was so afraid for her mother safety so she suddenly rush into the scene and hug her mother tightly and sharply stare at her father. The man got shock from the intense stare of his daughter. He had slowly realized what he did to his wife. He apologized but it was too late. His wife simply got up and slowly gather her children at her side. The scene was so traumatic to the little girl that it have left a big scar on her mind and heart. She lost the capacity to trust a person. She lost the ability to love wholeheartedly. In that moment she lost half of her self.~

HAILEY POV:

There was a sudden voice calling my name that makes me back into the reality.

"Hey, miss cuevas are you listening to me?" I suddenly shift my vision towards my teacher, Miss Dalton.

"I'm Sorry, Miss Dalton. It will never happen again." I was back again to the present, as my mind wondered in the past a little moment ago.

"Okay miss cuevas. You may sit down." I slowly sat on my chair.

"Please class, listen and focus to our discussion. All of you will need this in order to pass your exam tomorrow."

"Yes, Miss Dalton." we answer all.

After a few moments of discussion Miss Dalton ended our class. Before I could ever leave, my teacher call for my name.

"Miss Cuevas, I have news for you." I look at her with bewildered eyes.

"I'm sorry miss dalton but what do you mean by 'news for me'?" I ask her.

"Do you remember last week. I have inform you that you will be the one that will represent our school to the Division Science Quiz Bee that will be held at Charity Elementary School." I look at her with shock written on my face.

"Miss Dalton, I thought you were just joking at me that time. So I assume that Miss Valor will be our representative." I honestly responded at her.

"It is you, miss cuevas for the science quez bee, as for miss valor she will be our representative for the math quiz bee that will be held also at Charity Elementary School.

"Okay miss Dalton. I will give my best for that event." I answer her.

"Good. You may leave miss cuevas."

"Okay miss Dalton. Goodbye and see you tomorrow."

As I walk my way towards home. I suddenly wonder again in the past. I am Hailey Cuevas, 12 years old. A student in the Hope Elementary School. My class standing for the past years is not as stable as today. I always got in for third and fourth place until in my 4th grade which I have attain a 2nd place. That was the start of me being second as always with Charlyn Valor. The stage was always for her as she was running for class valedictorian. It was all fine to me coz I hate responsibility and I want my elementary days as full of fun and adventure.

After a few moments of walking. I arrive home. As I open the door, I saw my grandfather, Mr. Dominique Dixon reading his book while sitting beside him is my grandmother, Mrs. Clara Dixon. As I enter the house I saw my brother Haiden who is currently playing with our little brother Haixel.

"Hailey why are you so late to come home?" grandma ask me.

"Sorry, grandma. I come home late because miss dalton and I talked about something regarding school stuff." I humbly replied to her question.

"Okay, now that your here. We can already start eating dinner."

"Okay grandma. Let me change my outfit first."

"Just hurry up Hailey. We are starving here." grandma said.

After changing what I wear. I hurriedly went to the table to eat together with them and while eating I inform my grandparents about the competition. They all give their 100% support for me. I feel appreciated and at the same time nervous.

Time fly fast as the day of the competition arrive. I was so nervous. My hands are shaking. I am not familiar with anybody. They all look so great and intelligent at the same time.