Charlette and her friends were called to the principal's office, they are startled
Mr Kayode: Charlette!, What is wrong with you and your friends
Charlette (Afraid): Sirrr, nothing sir, I don't understand what you are talking about
Mr Kayode: I mean you guys have been doing extremely well in all your exams, I am so proud of you, you can go and continue to shine
The five friends heave a sigh of relief
Charlette: Sir, I thought we had done something wrong
Amanda: Exactly, that was what I thought
Mr Kayode: Aah!, never would I call you for a thing like that
Belinda: Yes sir, but now that we have seen our results, we are so happy
Ronke: Yes sir
Sandra: Sir,we are so grateful
Charlette: And we will continually make you proud
Mr Kayode: That's the word, have a nice vacation
The Friends: And you too sir
They move out of the office
Charlette: Am so happy
Amanda: So am I, we worked very hard for this, and here is it. Now we are the overall best in the whole school
Belinda: Yes oh
Ronke: That is why we must be prepared always, my parent would be so happy
Belinda: So, will mine
Charlette frowns
Sandra: Charlette, what is the problem
Charlette: It's just that, your parents would be so happy, but mine, I would only receive abuses.(She sobs)
Amanda: Charlette, don't cry
Sandra: Yes, if they are not happy for you, we are
Belinda: Yes, we are all happy for you
Ronke: Don't cry anymore, we will be here for you always
Charlette: Thanks a lot guys, am relieved
*********
Charlette is at home, she cooks for her parent, she arranged the house, her parents come home late, they wake her up.
Mr Badmus: Charlette!, Charlette!, Charlette!
She is fast asleep, he slaps her hard on the cheek
Charlette: Dad,Mum, Good evening sir, Good evening ma
Mrs Badmus: And what is good about the evening, will you get your ass off that bed to the kitchen to cook for us
Mr Badmus: What are you waiting for, are you deaf
Charlette: I have Cooked already, I will just dish it
They are flabbergasted
Mr Badmus (hisses): Indeed, when you are done, bring your result
When they where done eating, she brothers result
Charlette: This is it
As she turns to leave, he calls her
Mr Badmus: And where do you think you're going.(she keeps quiet)
Mr Badmus: Are you deaf
Charlette: To my room
Mr Badmus: How many times have I told you to keep your mouth shut, when I talk to you
Charlette: But Dad, you...
Mr Badmus: Will you keep your filthy mouth shut
He checks her result, he sees her performance, he hisses, muttering some words under his breath, he shows his wife, she does the same
Charlette: So, mum, dad, how was my performance
Mr Badmus: What sort of useless question is that, so because you passed, you expect us to praise you, you must be stupid
Charlette: Am sorry sir
Mrs Badmus: Sorry for yourself
She turns to leave, he stops her
Mr Badmus: Will you come back here
Charlette: Sir
Mr Badmus: You are leaving for your cousins place tomorrow
Charlette: But...
Mr Badmus: Don't you dare question me
Mrs Badmus: You are going there, whether you like it or not
Charlette: Yes ma
Charlette is happy, she loves to be with Cynthia once again, she gets ready for the trip and
Light Fades.
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Forgone Jewel
Non-Fiction"Charlette" was maltreated and raped, though she passed through various challenges, eventually she was granted help. Was she able to unravel the mystery behind her maltreatment? Join her on her journey, as she makes sure she gets Justice for her abu...
