A perfect world is what some see. However, everyone is in charge of creating a reality. Yes, we might be in a difficult spot, but it doesn't have to stay that way. Always strive to fight till the end, never ceasing to pray. I can't promise you a smooth journey. You will have wounds to mend. But I can assure you that it will all be worth it in the end.
Thank you for taking the time to read this book. It's now time to take you on a journey and show you the path I took.
♡Sapphire♡
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Why does life have to be so unfair and cruel? Every time you think you have found something worthwhile and true, whatever it may be, it never lasts as long as the negative obstacles that have plagued you before. At least, that's what I've observed in my years on this earth.
Growing up, I was that one pleasant kid who everyone seemed to enjoy exploiting. Always using me whenever convenient for them and going ghost whenever they received what they wanted until they needed something else. Looking back on my previous life, I regret the time and energy I wasted with people back then.
Being raised as a kind, respectful, loving, caring, and sympathetic little girl, helping anyone in need wasn't new to me. So, as you can imagine, I enjoyed helping others out of the generosity of my naive little heart.
My first year of primary school wasn't too bad. As the years passed by, though, things started to get out of hand. I constantly got bullied by students and various teachers, and I couldn't even fathom why.
My teachers gave me a hard time, not wasting any chance they got to humiliate me. The teacher's pet, Maddison, bullied me daily, joined by other easily manipulated students. The two friends I thought I had ended up ditching me without explanation. And no comfort was to be found at home because my parents were going through a messy divorce, barely having time for me.
At seven years old, I felt alone, drained, and depressed. The effects of seeing the world for what it is at such a tender age were devastating.
I was a decent-looking girl, and yes, I was smart, but there was nothing out of the ordinary for me to get treated the way I was.
This treatment went on for quite some time, and the more I got broken down, the more I became used to it and accepted things for what they were.
I am aware of how stupid that makes me sound, but please try to understand that I was only a child, and at that time, it felt like it was just me against the world.
One day, things would take an unexpected turn for me after a new kid, Jasper, transferred to our school. He wasn't in my class because he was two years older, but we crossed paths during lunch breaks.
Based solely on observation, Jasper was decent-looking, very outgoing, and had a more subtle and gentle approach to things. Not surprisingly, he had a handful of friends, a lot of girls fangirling over him, and a lot of boys despising him. However, he didn't seem to care and mostly kept to himself.
I collected my lunch from the cafeteria and left as I usually did. I never enjoyed eating in the lunchroom because trouble always seemed to find me, and not one person cared enough to stop what was going on. I found a quiet, secluded spot under a huge mango tree with a refreshing view of the mountains on the compound. This particular spot was away from everyone but close enough to hear the bell signaling the end of the lunch period. The routine was always the same, eat my lunch, sit back, relax, maybe read a book, and wait for the bell to ring to head back to class.
Today, however, was different.
After eating my lunch, I leaned against the tree and laid there enjoying the peace. "Do you mind if I join you?"
I sat upright and looked around to see Jasper standing approximately six feet away from the tree. I hesitated for a split second before shaking my head, and he seemed to relax a bit before moving closer.
"Why are you over here by yourself?" He asked, removing his hands from his pockets as he sat beside me. "It's peaceful, and it's the one place I can spend the forty minutes of our lunch period without looking over my shoulder, wondering who's going to ruin my lunch."
He glanced over at me then looked away. "If you don't learn to put your foot down and stand up for yourself, then things are only going to get worse from here on. You can't keep hiding, and you can't keep letting people take advantage of you, Sapphire."
He knew my name.
Upon hearing this, I was shocked. Both at the fact that Jasper knew my name and was the first to give me such advice. "How can I when it's just me alone? I don't think I'm either physically or mentally prepared for that."
"You have to start from somewhere. Furthermore, you are not alone. I'm here with you now, aren't I?"
I looked at this person who had now rendered me speechless as he continued staring out over the horizon, not bothering to spare me a glance.
Was he serious? Is this some sick joke to build my confidence and later shatter it?
These were only two of the thoughts pacing through my mind after his final remark. My trust issues had now taken over, and I was unsure of what to say next. "Y-you're joking, aren't you? Whatever you're doing is all just a dare, isn't it?" I asked as the little hope I had left faded from my voice. I looked around half expecting some other kids to jump out of hiding and laughing at me, but nothing.
"This is as real as it gets. I understand that it's hard for you to accept what I'm offering, but from now on, things will be different for you in a positive way if you do."
I didn't know how to respond to his statement because I had never received such an offer before. After a while, I got a little more comfortable talking to him, and we continued our conversation for the rest of the lunch period, getting to know each other.
When the bell rang, signaling the end of our lunchtime, he offered to walk me back to the canteen to return the tray and then to my class before returning to his. From that point, after we went our separate ways, we never saw each other again for the rest of the day.
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A/N
To all the wonderful people out there who took the time to read this chapter, I would love to have your feedback on this part so far to let me know how to proceed from here on. I look forward to hearing what you guys have to say :)
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