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"You're a failure" She yelled out to me.
"I can't believe that your still not getting straight A's in every subject- why can't you be more like Jordan huh? Why can't you be better?"
I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. She wasn't going to stop anytime soon.
A harsh force was met with my cheek as my head was whipped sideways. Did I just get smacked? "Listen to me when I'm talking to you!" She sneered.
"You need to do better, I can't have my child falling behind because she is too busy being lazy and overeating." On queue my stomach rumbled reminding me that I hadn't eaten in the past 24 hours. Thankfully she didn't notice but continued to lecture me instead.
"... do better okay"
"Sorry mum, I will" I replied obediently. Better to just apologise then argue my piece.
Heading up to my room I sat down to pray, but what was the point. Did God even exist? If he did why were my prayers never answered, why am I suffering and struggling?
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"Fatty wake your butt up, we have to go to church" Jordan yelled out. "And hurry up because we are gonna be late!"
Groaning I rolled my eyes and turned over to check the time.
9:48, damn it.
Hurrying up, I prepared for church.
***
"Happy birthday too you, happy birthday too you, happy birthday dear jayla, happy birthday to you" Merrida sang out off key.
"What are you doing? I laughed as I got ready, "My birthday isnt for another week.... oh my days its today"
"How did you forget your own birthday dummy?" she wondered out loud.
"I dunno, ive just been busy lately so i never had time for it"
"Well remember to get your presents at some point today-"
"I have church" I interuppted.
She groaned knowing how long church lasted for me. As she began to complain i quickly cut the call. I had two minutes lefft before they left me. not again.
Humming happy birthday to myself i went down the stairs. Would there be a party for me or had they forgotten again?
"Jayla im so sorry that i cant say but i was called in for a shift at the hospital, happy birthday darling and have a wonderful day" Mum said as she ran past me. "I'm running late but i have put money in your account, treat yourself."
"Thanks mum, love you"
"Love you too"
I sighed, oh well i guess i have to spend it with friends then.
"Not so fast fatty2 Jordan sneered,
"What do you want?" I asked impatiently
"Nothing nothing, i just wanted to wish you a happy birthday - by the way the boys aree bringing you gifts from us all - make sure to be here later" he smiled at me.
that was ususual to say the least, shrugging it off i went bCk upstairs to sleep it off, church could wait.
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"Happy birthday jayla" he smirked.
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