the secret

chapter 7

Lara didn't even realise she had been standing for about fifteen minutes,reminiscing old memoires. she cursed under her breath "stupid people". She then continued on her journey to the hostel.

It was evening, and as such,the whole place was calm,with birds chirping, and the evening wind, doing its work. few students  were seen  in front of the hostel,hanging around, enjoying the cool of the evening. while some were leaving the hostel,some sat in groups discussing,and gossiping in low tunes,while some others played card games or were busy on their phones. Lara made her way through the group of girls, and went to her room to relax after a hectic day at school. she got  to her room,and knocked for like two times,before Esther opened the door........their room was just as big as the other rooms .each room had two bunks,a table, a chair,and four wardrobes. The room had just one window,which was found towards the end of the room. Lara's bed was up,while Esther slept below her .there was a toilet as well.The room was a bit comfortable, but maybe not like home.

" haeew" she heaved a heavy sigh  of relief,as she collapsed on her bed."I'm so tired "she murmured. " stressful day huh"Esther asked . Lara gave her a weak look,and rolled her eyes.........."what happened again" Esther asked, knowing fully that her friend would only give her that look when she was angry or irritated.  "that girl is so stupid, and to think that he really loves her,baffles me"Lara said . Esther was still surprised that Lara was still on Noelle's case. Noelle was their next door neighbour, but they weren't in good terms." Lara dear,the truth is we never really know if we are genuinely loved,or being played .we just hope its genuine.. Besides let the girl live her life and make choices" Esther retorted......,.........Lara was already fuming,and wanted to end the conversation already"that's enough, I'm tired as it is,and not ready to banter words with you all I know is that that guy doesn't love her .They're just wasting their time,I know what I see"Lara said finally, as she walked towards the wardrobe to get changed "but I really think you should give love a chance Lara dear, stop acting up".Esther was really ready for this conversation .This particular statement, irked Lara." You really think I haven't? You think I haven't loved before? Well I have,and I ended up broken,that's why I try to avoid such a mistake . Love hurts".one could
see the sadness,written all over Lara's face .This was  something she never wanted to talk about."then I think you should give it another try"Esther adviced."you think? But I don't wanna get broken again."said Lara in low tunes. At this point,Esther was really itching to know what happened. Who could have broken her friend

"I was so stupid then"Lara said,taking a seat.
             Flashback

"Michael asked me out on Valentine's day,maybe to make up for the times he wasn't there for me,or just to make me happy,who knows?" she said as she shrugged her shoulder."you know the feeling right ? I was so Happy .I had to lie to mum that it was a teenagers program in church.  really it  wasn't the first time I had to tell a lie because of Michael. I told several other lies,ranging from church programs to phone calls,and the rest of them..........I did all my chores very early that Saturday morning, just to have ample time to dress up,and go out."At this point,Esther was really interested in the story .Lara had never told her something this personal . She was always very reserved,for reasons best know to her . she never disclosed private information about her family .she was very insecure,and was scared Esther wouldn't want to be around her anymore.

"Before 10:00am,I was already dressed .I wore  a fitted red gown,which was about my knee level, with a black shoe .i tied my hair into a neat bun .I could swear I looked amazing .I looked at the mirror,and I couldn't take my eyes off my self . i was set to leave the house,so happy,but there was this feeling of uncertainity"