Shine Bright Like Diamond.

18: Moment of Truth II

Montana POV

I would have really... Aargh! Done some damage to that bitch! Buh Daya doesn't want that coz she scared of... Of what?! I damn hate it when she cries coz of that bloody asshole bitch. We had no choice to just go according to what Daya wanted or else... She'd be bleedin' at that spot.

Diamond POV

"Okay guys, tonight I wanna perform a short exercise with you guys. First, I would want everyone to take a piece of paper and write your fears you've encountered here in Shoal Creek then we gonna discuss how you've improved upon your fears or how y'all are gonna deal with those fears. Am I clear?" We all responded. I stared at the piece of paper on my lap and thought about ma fears. A lot of them.

My mother, Aleeyah... I glanced at her direction and saw no guilt nor shame. She felt relaxed in Leslie's arms. I blinked my tears away and focused on my paper. My fears... My fear of seeing that man again! My fear of loosing my daughter, Taffy and my friends... God, I feel so weak. I fear because I've got no strength or courage to defend them and keep them no matter what. That is the cause of my fear. Slowly, I wrote my cause of fear.

Lack of courage. I am weak.

"Since you've written down your fears, I'd like any of you to stand up tell us about your fears you've encountered here in Shoal Creek. Just any of you and how you've overcome that fear". She smiled and took a seat on a log of wood as Beautiful took a step in the middle. She saw me and smiled.
"I'd introduce myself since the Eastwood campers don't know me. Am Beautiful and me comin' here, I thought it was gonna be our meals being prepared, we get to shower in warm or cold water. Variety of meals st our disposal..."

"Lil' ma thinks we campin' at Disneyland" someone commented making us all laugh even Beautiful.
"Real talk there bruh. It seems I was wrong. I wouldn't consider mine as a fear buh I've learnt a lot. I think am a whole lot of different person than I was before. I am better at cookin'..." Then Montana shouted
"Yea, especially peelin' potatoes" I smiled but she didn't smile back. I guess she's pretty angry at Beautiful too for goin' along with Aleeyah's plan.
"Yes, am now good at chores but most especially, knowing the difference between friends who are still gonna be friends with you no matter if you go down the wrong path that goes against them." She looking at me. I saw a sparkle of tears in her eyes as she spoke.

"Now, I believe that you don't judge a book by its cover. Thank you". She bowed a little and returned to her seat as we clapped. One by one, some students stood saying their fears and how they had overcome it being a whole new person again. Even Tamina spoke about hers which was pretty funny. I sat staring at my piece of paper in my hand and thought if I would ever overcome my fears someday coz deep down, I am really weak.

"Wow, I wasn't expecting bunch o' you guys to give out your fears and how y'all had grown outta that fears. I hope the others are able to deal with their fears.". I felt her looking at me. Wait, was she expecting me to have said something?
"Right now, I want each and every one to throw their piece o' paper into the fire showing you've burnt your fears and it ain't part of your life". We all did as she said and got back to our seats. I could see this exercise pretty much worked for a lot 'o peepz buh I still felt all the same.
"I hope Aleeyah wrote her fears of peepz aimin' at gettin"' rid of her fake ass. Coz if though she's burn it, we gonna get at her". Tamina mumbled angrily.

"Easy Tammy. Just pretend she doesn't exist"
"That's gonna be pretty hard girl. Pretty hard Daya". Zenny said.
Later on, Jody had introduced a talent show. Whatever you love to do, you can show it off. I had really badly wanted to sing but I felt maybe its nah gonna sound nice to them so I better glue ma ass here a cheer peepz up. Tammy and Tana cheered the house givin' a rap from Drake ft Rihanna- Work. Tammy acted as Drake and Tana did as Rihanna. It was dead funny. I saw how Monty felt excited seeing Tana havin' fun buh Kendrick was busy flirtin'. Okay maybe am a bit exaggerating buh nigga does seem like he's flirting ... I guess. Maybe they just friends.