Behind Everything...

Chapter 30

At Mr Oscar's Cabin (Veronica's POV)

"What do you mean that it's your fault, Mr Hervey?", Mr Oscar was clearly shocked by Peter's words. Peter remains quiet and the growing anxiety inside Mr Oscar was visible. "Did someone pressurize you to spoke those?", Mr Oscar tried his level best to speak in a calm voice but his growing anxiety was making it hard for him.

"No sir. It was me who misbehaved with Veronica", he said quietly. I was relieved because I had a strong feeling that he might reject it in the end but he didn't. Mr Oscar couldn't believe in his own ears but he has to as he was left with no other choice.

"Okay, you may go now Mr Hervey", Mr Oscar said with a disappointment. I know Mr Oscar since I stepped into this school and I know that he won't lose any chance until he made me feel guilty. So I was ready for his other attack. With confidence, I decided to face him now.

"Miss Brown. Congratulations", he gave a small smile as if he was really happy. "Since Mr Hervey accepted his fault, you can now definitely participate in the carnival", he said with a fake smile. "But...", he lightly smirks and I was ready for his unacceptable condition that he was about to say. "You have to share your room with Miss Ravens".

WHAT!?

This old man will surely be beaten by me someday. He knows how much I hate his granddaughter and her friends. I can barely survive with that witch. Before I could say no, Jasper signals me to stay quiet and I don't know what came over me but I shut up.

"Good. You may go now", Oscar said with a wide smile.

As we get out of that cabin, I was really mad. "Vikky. Please don't be mad", Jasper pleaded.

How can I not be mad? Even though I pretend to be strong, I fail. Christina makes me feel vulnerable and I hate that. She always reminds me of my ugliness. She reminds me of that day. The day I was humiliated. Not just by my first love but my most trusted friend, whom I thought to be my wellwisher and also by those street boys.

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Night at Veronica's room

I didn't change my clothes neither had dinner. I asked mum to have her dinner and I'll have mine later. While hugging my knees, I was watching the big sky through my window. I was terrified of that night when I was bullied by those street boys.

I didn't realize when tears escaped from my eyes, I realized them when they were wiped by a big hand. Those hazel eyes of him always had a magical effect on me. It helps me to calm down. I looked at him with teary eyes and he passed me a warm smile. That genuine smile which gives me strength from inside.

"I know. Warriors don't cry but I... I'm sorry. I'm not strong Dad", I couldn't help but I was not able to say anything but cry. "It's okay Champ. You are strong. Warriors do cry but they never show so that we don't lose hope", he said while caressing my cheek. "Dad... Mr Oscar...", I tried to tell him but he quickly hugged me and shushed me.

"I know, I know my child. I know I live so far away from you but that doesn't mean, I don't know what's going in your life. I know everything and you've done great. I'm proud of you my darling. You're so kind to people. You're the most beautiful person. Sometimes you went from hardships but it's okay. I'll always there for you Vikky", he lightly kissed my head.

"Remember one thing, Vikky. Life is never fair. You can't trust people but one person", he said. With confusion, I removed my head from his chest and looked intently at his eyes. "The person you'll fall in love with", he smiled. His words were breaking my heart, I tried not to cry but I can't tell him about my past. He hugged me again and said, "I know love hurts but it can heal too", he said and I cried harder without making any sound. By the time I could feel another soft pair of hands around me and from the scent I know it was mum.

That time for the first time, I felt peaceful, happy and safe.

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Katherine's POV:

"Kat, I'm having trouble making the dinner, can you help me out?", Tessa my sister said who is a year older than me. I nodded after closing my books. When I reach the kitchen, I found that my other two sisters were there too. Tessa is the one who likes adventure and is a bit aggressive. She reminds me of Veronica. Among all four sisters, she is the one who is a bigmouth and the troublemaker.

Arya is the second child and is close to me. She's beautiful and expert in almost everything. She is calm and composed. She understands me like Mummy. She is the one who always makes peace between me and Tessa. We always tease her that one day she'll become a good mother.

Tara is the eldest. She left the house as soon she turned 18 and was gone for pursuing her dream to become a photographer. Due to our financial condition, Mummy never wanted her to become a photographer but to support the family financially. Even though Tara left us to pursue her dream, she always sends money from her daily income to support us. But now she left her job there and now trying to find a new one over here.

I was helping Tessa in making dinner when I sensed the three of them talking in sign language. I'm the youngest of them, so I always have to listen to them.

"Kathy...", Tara called me softly while lightly grabbing my shoulder. I turned around and scanned her face. She also has freckles just like me. I nodded lightly so that she could continue. "Kathy I know we are all are going through a very tough time but that doesn't mean that we'll never become happy again", she lightly adjusted my hair.

"Yes, Kathy, Life has to go on. You have to learn how to be happy again", Arya whispered. "And yes. That idiot doesn't deserve you", Tessa cried on which Tara eyed her. "Kathy, it's your birthday coming next week, as you'll be at the carnival for the next 2 months, we want you to celebrate it with us", Tara pleaded. "But Tara...", I tried to say no but Arya assured, "Just give it a try Kathy. You'll feel good, after all, you need this more than us".

Finally, I give them the green light and they all jumped with joy. I smiled at how crazy they all are. "Will you tell me, where are we going?", I asked them and three of them looked at me and pretend to think and then screamed together, "SURPRISE!".

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