CRUEL LOVE

[Tstar]

Subtitle: Complicated love (it hurts)
Written by Tstar
High school story/ American settings
Casts
The main characters
Marcello Edwards -Main male character
Linda Franklin -Main female character
Henry Richardson -Second male character
Daniella Culkin -Second female character
Mitchell Edwards -Marcello’s younger sister
Others
Mr Mathew -Sports director
Miss Lucy -Class teacher
Fabian amongst others
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Synopsis
Linda Franklin
I have seen and met cute guys but none has ever catched my fancy like Marcello. I felt attached to him the very first day I saw him.This was just my first time at the school I just got enrolled in. I was so lost his eyes when our eyes locked. What is this feeling? I asked myself.The only answer I could come up with…….Iove. It seemed platonic at first,at least that was what I forced myself to believe not until I could no longer deceive myself anymore. How do I let this feeling out? How do I tell him? I am a girl and I am not supposed to even confess my feelings first to a guy. Does he even feel the same way? Will he ever reciprocate my feelings and love me?

Marcello Edwards
I am Marcello,a cool guy and 20 years of age. I have a beautiful younger sister who is going to be 18 this year. I am blessed with two good friends,Linda and Henry. Linda is my best friend while Henry is my close buddy. I love them both because they are my closest pals. I have been searching for love but found none until I met this young innocent girl. Her name is Daniella. I know and I am sure she is the one for me. I will definitely make her mine.

Henry Richardson
Linda Franklin,the only girl that makes my heart flutter. She is the most beautiful damsel I have ever seen. Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Her skin glows and glitters like the sun. She has the prettiest eyes that I always get lost in them. She has a great personality that I admire so much. My heart shattered when I realized she loves Marcello. She doesn’t even see me the way I want her to. Can I ever get the love I deserve from her? Can she ever see me as the man she loves? Will I ever find love?

Daniella Culkin
My life became rough after my dad lost almost everything he had to a fire accident leaving him with almost nothing. I had to begin a new life with my dad. My mum left him after the incident and she never came back till now. I applied for a scholarship at the shining stars and luckily, I won the scholarship.My only aim now is to focus on my studies and come out as the best student, work hard and get a high paying job so that I can make my dad proud. Love? It is the last thing on my mind now! Seems I couldn’t escape falling in love at the long run tho.
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Sweet isn’t it?
You can’t really afford to miss it😃
Episode 1 drops soon😌

[Tstar]

Title: CRUEL LOVE 💜💘
Subtitle: Complicated Love{it hurts😰}
Written by Temitope Atilola(Tstar)
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High school/college story
Episode 1
* Linda’s POV *
“Hurry up dear so you won’t be late for school” my mom hastened me
“Mom, you know I don’t really like rushing my meals” I said trying to rush my delicious salad.

“Yes I know but today is your first day at school and I bet you wouldn’t wanna be late on the first day at your new school” she added
“Yes mom”
I hurried up and I was ready to leave for school after some minutes
“Mom I am ready” I told her and carried my school bag
“Alright my daughter. Now, I want you to be of good character at your new school. Make sure you make us proud darling”
She encouraged me and I smiled
“Okay mom.I hope the driver is ready ?”
” yes darling, he is waiting for you at the limo outside”

“Okay mom bye and don’t get to work late too mom” I said waving at her
“Wait” she suddenly said.
“What, I asked perplexed.
“Here, I just wanted to give a hug” she said and hugged me.

“Awnn” I said and we both smiled. She released me afterwards and I waved at her once again. I rushed to meet the driver outside because I was almost running late.
“Good morning Mark” I greeted my driver.
” Good morning ma’am ” He greeted back.
I have always told him to address me by my name and he should keep the formalities but he wouldn’t listen. I entered the limo and he drove me off to my new school. SHINING STARS ACADEMY.
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* Marcello’s POV *
” Mitchell !!” I roared her name for the umpteenth time. She is gonna start delaying me just on the first day of resumption.
” Don’t bring down the house with the excuse of me delaying you”. She said finally coming down the stairs.

” Why wouldn’t I scream your name when you wanted me delayed and you know I don’t like getting to school late.”
” Not like you would be punished anyways ” she said and smirked.
” Yea, I know ” I bragged ” but I still don’t wanna be late” I insisted
” ok bro but aren’t we having our breakfast?”
” Breakfast ? No,we are not. We are gonna eat during break in school”

” No, I will quickly make tea for us” she said
” No, that won’t happen . I have some snacks which we can eat in the car ” I said to change her mind.
” Really?”
” Yes”
” Okay then let’s go ” she concurred.

” Finally” I murmured.
” What did you say?” She asked.
” Nothing ” I replied quickly.
‘I really do not want another round of drama now’.I thought as we walked out of the house .
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” Henry Richardson’s POV”
A knock on the woke me up from my sleep.
” Come in mon” I knew it was my mother.
” Good morning my son” she greeted as soon as she entered my room.
” Morning mom” I greeted back yawning loudly.
” You should be getting prepared for school son”

” Oh y.. yeaaaaaah ,I should” I said standing up from the bed.
” So go get your bath and come for your breakfast after you’re done” she said sternly.
” Okay mom”
” Be quick about that too” she said and left
” Urghh,school is starting again huh. I hope I like my new school ” I said to myself .

I quickly went to brush and then I hurriedly but carefully took my bath. I creamed my body after I had come out of the bathroom. I wore my underwear and I went to where my new neatly ironed school uniform was, took it out gently and wore my uniform on my body. I also took my tie and went to the mirror to tie it. It was looking very nice as everything were well fitted. I styled my hair and wore my shoes which was a black sport shoes and then I wore my school bag. I walked out of my room to have breakfast.

” Mom” I called
” yes son ,are you ready?”
” Yes mom” I answered.
” Go have your breakfast,it’s noodles and fried egg” she said across the living room.
” wow” I exclaimed ” thanks mom” That’s actually one of my favorite meal.
I went to my meal and I did justice to it.
” Thanks mom. I am ready to leave mom” I said to her hearing.
(Written by Tstar ✨)
” Bye son, have a nice day at school and make sure you concentrate during classes. Be a good boy. I do not want a bad report of you from school okay?” She advised sternly.
” okay mom.. bye”
” Bye son ” she said smiling and I smiled back .
I love my mom and she loves me too. I left afterwards in my car to my new school.
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“Daniella Culkin ”
” Dad, I know you love me. I also believe that you can give me anything if you can afford it. It’s not your fault that things are like this. Let’s just hope that the Shining stars academy, I meant to say let’s hope that I would pass their scholarship program” I told my dad. He drew me closer and patted me on my back.
” I believe in you too. I believe you would be awarded the scholarship. You have always made me proud. But today is the resumption day,shouldn’t they have done the necessaries before resumption?.. ” he asked and continued.

” I am worried that you did not resume with your colleagues ” he expressed in bitterness .
” No worries dad . They should be done by the end of the week and more so dad , I can cope and I will try to collect missed notes from my classmates. I just hope they would be nice. ” I said sadly .

He instantly released me and held me by my two arms so we could face each other .
” Daniella” He called gently and I just looked at his face ” Don’t keep it in okay? Don’t hesitate to inform me when you are being bullied” he said calmly and I knew he really meant it .
” Okay dad” I said and he pulled me in for a hug .
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Tstar✨
To be continued
Stay tuned🤍

[Emerald]

Nice start

[Tstar]

Title: Cruel Love💙💘
Subtitle: Complicated Love{it hurts😰}
Written by Temitope Atilola (Tstar)
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High school/college story
Episode 2
“Marcello’s POV”
” Bye Jack” I said as soon as I and Mitchell alighted from the car.
” yea,.. bye” he replied.
” I will call you when you need to come drive us home” I told him.
” Okay, bye then” he replied and zoomed off.

” Jack is a cool guy yunno” I said turning to face Mitchell only to realize she was gone. She must be so excited to see her friends after the long weeks of holiday. I checked my wristwatch. It was 7:30 am. Time for assembly . The timekeeper rang the bell for assembly immediately. Every students of the Shining Star Academy must be present . I was walking towards the assembly hall when I felt a tap on my back . I turned to look at the person who tapped me and it turned out to be a girl .She would be around my age but I have never met her before. She looked moderately beautiful too .

” u u. urg ..urm .sorry . Good morning” She stuttered while I looked at her intently ” please I just wanna know where the assembly hall is” She asked fidgeting a bit.
” Oh that? That’s where I am headed. We could just walk together if that’s okay by you”
“, Yeah, that sounds good ” She said all smiles .
” You have a beautiful smile yunno ” I complimented before I could even think about it. She just kept on smiling .’How lovely ‘ I thought.

We kept on walking. It was not long before we reached the assembly hall. We were not the first neither were we the last to reach the hall. Students were trooping into the hall.
” So, this is the assembly hall” I told the girl
” Thank you but I am in the 11th grade, where am I supposed to stay?” She asked
” That means you are in my class” I said amazed
” wow!” She exclaimed
” you are in grade 11?”
” yea, just come” I said and she followed me .
” Here, go to the girls” I said to her
” Oh thank you” She said all smiles and went to line up .
‘What a grateful soul’ I thought.

The assembly started. Everything was wonderful. We have some new faces including the girl I met earlier . Oops I didn’t even ask to know her name. Will do that later. We even have few new teachers. Everything went on smoothly . The school appointed proprietress addressed us and urged us to put on our best performance so that our school would remain at the top.

After the proprietress speech, we were dismissed to our various classes. I caught a glimpse of Mitchell very happy with her friends. As usual.
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As soon as we all entered the class, miss Lucy came in and stood in front of the classroom .
” Good morning class” She greeted.
” Good morning ma’am” we echoed.
” Good… All the new comers should come forward while the rest of you can have your sits” She said as we all obeyed her instructions. The new comers came forward . The smiling girl was among then. ‘ The smiling girl?’ I thought and smirked. What a nice nickname. We have five new faces . That’s nice ..

” Good. I am your class teacher for this new section and I am here to introduce this new students to this class . So I am miss Lucy and I would like you to introduce yourselves to the class” she said facing the new students.
” my name is Michael Gentry” The first student introduced.
” I go by the name Elon page” The second guy introduced.
” I am Celestine Peace .As you can see my surname is Peace so I want peace, I don’t want trouble” She said strictly and everyone bursted out laughing except miss Lucy who only smiled.

” Then you should be a peacemaker” someone in the class said and everyone laughed again .
” quiet everyone” The class teacher ordered for decorum and the class went silent . ” The next person” miss Lucy gestured her hands towards the next person. .
” I am Henry Richardson.” The last male introduced with a smile ..
” I am Linda Franklin ” The smiling lady I met earlier introduce .
‘ Hmmn, so her name is Linda Franklin. The Franklin I know is actually wealthy.

” Good. So now I would distribute you guys to your respective sits”
” Micheal” she called ” go pair with Elizabeth over there…. Elon , you go sit with that guy…. Celestine, go pair with that girl ” She said while pointing towards the people they would share there sits with. There are two chairs with a table wide enough to be used by two.

“So Henry would go sit with Marcello” she said pointing towards me.
‘ what!’ I exclaimed in my mind. ‘I have sitting here alone for a long time . Why now. I hope he is sensible ‘ I thought.
” So Linda Franklin, go to that empty sit over there. You would be sitting there alone for now” Miss Lucy instructed.

” Okay ma’am ” I heard her say as she went to her sitting space.
” Hello Marcello” The new guy beside me called. I stared at him and he seems cool to me.
” Hi.. we would be sharing spaces from now on. I hope we become good sit mates.
” No problem buddy”
” Buddy?”
“Yes, buddy” he said and smiled. ” anything wrong with that” he questioned.

” no, nothing” I answered and smiled too.
” Good day class ,I would be taking you Latitude and Longitude” Mr John said immediately he entered the class and the class became silent as everyone focused on him…
‘What a good way to start the session’ I thought as I focused too.
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Anticipate guys😄
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[Tstar]

Title: Cruel Love 💙💘
Subtitle: Complicated Love{it hurts😰}
Written by Temitope Atilola (Tstar)
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High school/college story

Episode 3
Four days later
” Linda’s POV”
Today is Friday in the “Shinning Stars Academy” and it’s known to be the sports day. Everyone will be in their sport wears. I am in the yellow house because that’s the colour of my sports wears. Marcello told me that Fridays are usually the most interesting days in the shining stars academy. He told me it’s a day filled with lots of sporty activities so much that I would always look forward to it.
Marcello and I have become quite close. He is a very cool dude. Talking about Marcello, I look forward to seeing him. I took a likening in him since the very day I saw him. My eyes was automatically locked into his eyes that day and I couldn’t fathom that feelings. It was that magical. I had never felt attracted to a guy like that.
It felt as if I had known him for ages. I kinda felt drawn to him. I picked up my sport wears and wore it. The shorts fitted me perfectly. I am in yellow house but I don’t know if Marcello is in yellow house too. I am enthusiastic about today. I quickly got prepared and grabbed my school bag then I walked out of my room.
” Good morning mom”
” morning princess, go have your breakfast” she said.
I wanted to decline, I do not know the reason why though but on a second thought I just went straight to the dining to have breakfast. It was four slices of bread with fried egg and a cup of hot tea.
I ate quickly and cleared my dishes.

” Mom, I wanna leave for school”
” Okay darling. Bye and my regards to your friends if you have any” mom said.
” Oh mom.. yes I do. They are guys though, they go by the name Marcello and Henry. They are my only two wonderful friends ” I announced happily.
” Wow, seems you are getting used to your school” mom commended.
” Yes mom” I nodded in approval.
” And your sport wears also looks good on you ” she complimented.
” Thanks mum, bye, I will be leaving now” I said my farewell.

” Okay ,take good care of yourself in school and I hope you do have enough cash for lunch?” She said concerned.
” Yes, I have enough mom. Bye mom” I said hurrying out to avoid any further discussions with my mom. It’s not like I am running late or something but it’s just that I can’t wait to see my friends especially Marcello.

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~ Shinning Stars Academy~
I got off my limo and starts heading into the school. Everyone were on their sport wear which fitted them well too. It is evident that almost everyone is excited. I entered the class. Not many people had arrived and my friends were not exempted. I do not relate with people that much else I would have easily mingled with those around.
” Hi” A girl in my class came to me. I was quite surprised.
” Huh.. hi?”
” Your sport wear looks good on you ” she complimented and my face lit up.
” Wow! Thanks!” I appreciated all smiles.
” You are also in yellow group ,same as mine” she said and my gaze went on her dress. She is in yellow house too. ” We come first most of the times and second few times. It will be nice to see how energetic you are” she continued.

” yea, sure” I said and smiled. I sighted Henry, a little disappointed that Marcello hadn’t arrived .
” Bye ” she said and left.
I went to my locker and kept my school bag. I went to my sit afterwards.
” Good morning” A not so thick but masculine voice greeted me. It was that of Henry.
” Morning. Hope your night was good…” I asked friendly. I turned to face him. Within the few days I had spent in this school. I have known Henry to be friendly, plain and caring. He acts weird sometimes which I do not know why but he is very friendly regardless.
” Oh .. wow . You are in the same house as mine” he said joyously.”

” Yeah .. I am. I heard we win most of the time ” I replied.
” If that’s true then I hope we would continue winning together and moreso your outfit looks …”
” Marcello” I called happily as I sighted him.
” The smiling girl, how are you this morning? And you buddy ,hope you are good ? ”
“Yea, we are” We chorused.
” Oh that marvelous. And your sports wear looks beautiful on you” Marcello complimented and I blushed a little. I did try to conceal my blush tho.
My eyes quickly landed on his wears and was very disappointed in what I saw. He was in red house. I smacked him on his back to express my disappointment.

” Ouch! That was painful ” He complained.
I hit him again .
” what could I have done this early morning Linda Franklin ” He questioned calling my full name for the first time.
” Thats because you are not in yellow house ” I shouted.
” But that’s not my fault.”
” whose fault is it then?” I questioned
” Oh no … I am never going to argue with a girl” Marcello expressed making a funny face and I laughed…

” I hope you guys would stop being dramatic honestly ” Henry chipped in
” Don’t mind Linda. Come on buddy ,let’s leave for the assembly. It’s almost time” he said dragging Henry along with him.
” I am coming with you…!” I yelled after them , tagging along hurriedly.
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What a dramatic Linda😂.
🤔🤔

[Tstar]

Title: Cruel Love 💙💘
Subtitle: Complicated Love{it hurts😰}
Written by Temitope Atilola (Tstar)
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High school/college story

Episode 4
“Henry Richardson’s POV”

Exactly, 10:00 am, the bell rang. It was the beginning of sport activities for the day. The teacher that was in the class rounded up immediately and I didn’t do otherwise too. I am very excited as it is my first time experiencing a day like this in the school. It is obviously not only me because most of the old students are as excited as well. I don’t know how these activities takes place in this school so I just asked Marcello.
“Buddy” I called.
“ I guess you do not know how things are done here right” He asked as if he had just read my mind.
“ Yeah, I was about asking that” I told him plainly.
“the thing is…..”
“Hey pals” Linda greeted
“yo gal, how are you?”
“ fine, it’s time for sports. How will it go?” she asked Marcello.
“ that’s what I was about explaining. The thing is, we are not in the same group with you two “ Marcello said and we nodded. “ So, today is the beginning of sport activities in our school for this session so all students are gonna assemble in the sports hall so when we get there we would know our group leader and how things will be done. You all would choose the sport you wanna participate in and it will be a competition. Trust me, it would be fun guys” Marcello expatiated interestingly.
“ So let s go guys” he said and we followed him .
Sports Assembly Hall

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I entered the sports assembly hall and it looked so beautiful and magnificent. It had sufficient chairs for the students and even more. It’s a big hall. It has a podium where a beautiful wooden lectern was placed. There were beautiful chairs on the podium too with modern tables. We all took our sit side by side after I had finished admiring the building.
“It’s beautiful “ Linda commended. She was sitting in the middle between Marcello and I’m
“ yeah, it is” I replied and be smiled approvingly.
The addresser mounted the podium to address us.
“Good morning sir” we all echoed.
“ good morning students! He greeted through the microphone.
“ good morning sir” we all chorused.
“for the sake of the new the new students, my name is Mr Mathew and I am the sports director of the Shinning Stars College. That’s all for the introduction. So we have five different sport group and therefore there will be a competition toward the ending this term. The preparation of this competition starts today. I am sure everyone knows the group they belongs to by now. I will call the following names forward and they will be your leader. There will be representatives from each groups which will be chosen by your group leaders based on your performance as the competition continues” he explained.
“Mr Evans for the red house”
“ Miss Luciana for the yellow house” he mentioned.
Wow, lady ? That’s impressive.
He finished calling the names and after some minutes we were dismissed. We were led by miss Luciana to begin our practice. Miss Luciana listed the available sports to partake in. She said we could only partake in two activities and I preferred to partake in football and volleyball. I chose volleyball because Linda wanted to do volleyball too. Feels good right? It would be hectic though but they arranged it such that the time for practicing for a sport you are interested in would not collide with another one. I had to part with Linda after meeting with miss Luciana to go to the field.
“ So who would be the captain” a guy asked
“ I would” I volunteered
“ Nice” the same guy said (written by Tstar ✨)
“We all support that ?” he asked and the rest of the about, about 15 of them agreed. His name was Jack and we all introduced ourselves. We were to start practicing immediately. We were paired into six. We warmed up with some exercises before we began training. After training, we started a match. It was fun because I loved football. I scored two goals and another guy in my team scored one. The overall match was 3 to 1. My group won. We were tired after the match. I dismissed everyone so I could go and rest to play volleyball since I was engaged in two sports. However, on my way to a tent, a guy named Fabrian from my group came to me. The one that scored one goal from my team.
“ You think you are good right?” he asked and I furrowed my brows in confusion.
“ What do you mean?”
“ Just so you know, I am better than you are. I am going to be in the spotlight. Watch your back okay?” he said rhetorically and walked away.
“ What’s that supposed to mean?. An empty threat I suppose because what could he possibly do. I waved it off as I went to rest under the tent.

When it was time for volleyball practice, I went to meet Linda. She was energetic and beautiful even though she told me she had practiced for sprint numerous times today. No doubt, I like her. What! I like her? Isn’t it too early for that. I just met her, how could I like her. I hardly like girls but Linda was different. She is young, vibrant and pretty. I learnt she was also from a wealthy family. She told us when we were together. She is an only child. Her mother, Mrs Rose Franklin, owns the biggest fashion brand in America called “The-rose” while her father, Mister Franklin is the owner of the second largest tech company in the world. She should be an overly spoilt brat but she is not.
“Linda” I called and I looked at her with all likeness.
“Yes, why is your face like that” She said amazed. Oh, was it that obvious. I only like her and nothing more. At least for now.
“ would you come for lunch in my home tomorrow?”
I asked expecting a positive answer.
“ wh.. what!! Lunch? I don’t think I would” she said without thinking twice
“I would like if you could just come Linda” I persuaded.
“ Okay, I would want to come but it depends on my mom” she said.
“ Do you want me to inform her?” I asked sincerely
“ No, not yet. Don’t worry, I would find a way to persuade her” she said assuringly.
“ Let’s go play volleyball my friend” she said and I smiled.
We went to play but this time around it was a draw game. Funny right?…

Here comes episode four😃.
I can’t wait to see what would happen next.
Stay tuned to #cruellovebytstar

[Tstar]

Title: Cruel Love 💙💘
Subtitle: Complicated Love{it hurts😰}
Written by Temitope Atilola (Tstar)
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High school/college story

Episode 5
“Marcello’s POV”
The day went so well and I enjoyed every bit of it. I played basketball and it was all fun. I had the heights so basketball was it for me. I mean, it’s either basketball or tennis so I just went with basketball. All I could think of was a cold shower and a nice meal.
“Marcel” my younger sister called.
She is the one who calls me that.
“I’m in no mood for your shenanigans” I replied tired.
“no brother, I just have something to tell you. I know you would like it”
“shoot”
“you know Amelia right?” she said.
“What about her?” I asked furrowing my brows.
“well, she is having her birthday party tomorrow” she said in jubilation.
“oh wow, that’s nice. Happy birthday to her. I wish her success” I said happily.
She then looked at me with a pleading eye as if she had a favor to ask. She normally makes this puppy face whenever she wants to request for something.
“what is it” I asked.
“I want you to follow me !” she requested loudly and I opened my eye wide. No way, am I doing this. (Written by Tstar ✨)
“Nope nope nope” I answered in total disagreement.
“yes yes yes” she said rushing her words. “yes, you are following me!” she screamed.
“noooo, I am not. You can’t force me to do what I don’t want to do” I replied calmly.
“really?… then you leave me with no choice” she said as she took her phone.
“what are you trying to do?” I asked her. I know my sister, I hope she is not about to do something naughty.
“You know already so quit the pretence” she said firmly
“Okay, I will follow you” I finally agreed against my will. What a miracle working sister making me do things against my own will.
“yes!.. that’s my Marcel. I love you so much bro” she said hugging me
How pissed I am right now but I just let her do her thing. I am not happy and she is, what an irony. Now, I have to plan for a party that doesn’t concern me out of the blues. That’s cruel of Mitchell. I looked at her and all I could see was a look of content.
“You could also come with your girlfriend younno” she chipped in.
“I didn’t tell you I have any girlfriend or did you find one for me” I replied nonchalantly.
“what about Linda?” she mentioned. I had already told her about my friends and how beautiful Linda was.
“Linda is not my girlfriend, she is just my friend” I explained.
“Ya ya, it’s fine but you could bring her to so you wouldn’t be bored” she said.
“ bored?” I asked rhetorically “if you know you wouldn’t stick around why take me with you to be bored then?”

“as my brother, you are there to protect me so definitely you must be there. I only feel you could bring your girlfriend along so you wouldn’t be boooored”
“wow, ain’t nothing I am not gonna see with my sister.” I thought
but that’s not a had idea. I could bring Linda although she is not my girlfriend but she is my friend. She might not mind. The best way to know is to call her. I would do that when I get home. The sudden stop of the car made me aware that we were home already. What a day. We both alighted from the car, dragging out feet to the house. Mummy wasn’t home neither was dad home so we both went to our separate rooms to freshen up. Mitchell made us some macaroni and cheese which we ate to satisfaction. I cleared the dishes and washed the plates. I retired to my room. I took out my phone to call Linda as Mitchell had advised me to come with someone. The only lady I could think of was Linda.
*Phone rings 📞*
She picked on the second ring. I was quite surprised because it was as if she was waiting for my call.
“Hi Linda”
“Marcello hi, what’s up” she responded on the phone call.
“I hope you’re good?” I asked.
“yea, I am. Why did you call?” she asked.
“oh yeah right. Erm, actually, my sister is going to her friend’s party tomorrow and I will be in attendance too so I was hoping if you could tag along as a friend?” I explained hoping she would agree.
“Oh really…” she said excitedly “yes, I would. Why not? Remember we are friends. Anything for my friend. I am definitely attending” she agreed happily.
So nice, I didn’t think she would be this happy. So lovely to have a friend like Linda. She is such a wonderful spirit. She said anything for her friend. I am so lucky to have a good friend.
“that’s cool then, we would come pick you up at your house tomorrow okay?.”
“Yep”
“ oops I don’t know the time yet, I would just text you “ I said to her
“ okay then, that’s fine by me”
“ okay, thank you Linda. Have a good night “ I said in delight.
“ Thank you and you too” she said and I hung up.
That’s really good. So party it is tomorrow. I said in my mind. I jumped on my bed and took a long nap.
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“Henry’s POV”

The closing bell rang and that signaled the end of the day. Everyone went to their separate cars. We were all tired. I packed my bags and my driver was already waiting for me. I entered and the car engine was ignited and the car started moving. The gate opened automatically and he drove in. I alighted and went straight to the house. I met mom in the living room and I greeted her.
“hi mom “
“hello son, how was school today?” She asked. “you look quite tired” she chipped in.
“School was fine mom and yes, I am definitely tired. Today was sports day so the activities took all of my strength” I explained to my mom.
“Okay, alright. Food is ready. I will microwave your food as go freshen up “ she said.
“okay mom. You are the best “ I praised her as I run to my room and I heard her laugh.
I got to my room and freshen up quickly because I was famished. I ran to the dining table and my mom was done setting the food. It was chicken and waffles. I sat down and savor my food.
I thanked my mom for a meal well prepared and I went to do my dishes. I arranged the dishes at the appropriate place and went back to mum.
“Mum” I called
“I might be having my friend come around tomorrow” I told her as I sat on the couch.
“which of your friends?” she asked.
“Linda”
“Linda?. Oh that’s fine. She is welcome anytime”
“ thank you mum” I appreciated grinning loudly.
“are you fine?” She asked looking at me weirdly.
“yes mum, I am absolutely fine” I replied with a chuckle.
“if you say so” she replied.
To be continued.

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Title: Cruel Love 💙💘
Subtitle: Complicated Love{it hurts😰}
Written by Temitope Atilola (Tstar)
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High school/college story

Episode 6
“Daniella’s POV”
‘I was having a conversation with my dad when my cheap android phone vibrated on my hand. Maybe it was from the social media’. I thought. ‘I unlocked my phone to check instantly with curiosity. My eyes flew open in excitement as soon as I saw it.

“Congratulations Daniella, having passed the school’s scholarship examination, and also met the school’s requirements for admission, you have therefore been awarded a scholarship to study in the Shining stars academy”. I jumped up and screamed in excitement and immediately gave my phone to dad to read it himself.

“amazing” he rejoiced as he stood up to give me a hug. “I am so happy my darling daughter. You have made me happy today. You made me proud. Thank you little one” he said happily with an unhidden emotion. He sniffed in tears afterwards.
“Dad, it’s a thing of joy, I don’t want you to cry” I said with concern.

“I know dear daughter, this is a tear of joy. I just want the best for you. I wish you didn’t have to go through this stress to get into high school after leaving your previous school because they were bullying you. I wish I just had the money” he lamented.

“oh no dad. You don’t need to. You are the best dad in the world. I know your intentions for me are great. I know you will still have the money dad. You do not need to worry because I would take care of you. Dad, all I want is your happiness. I don’t want you to be sad at all. Please be happy for me. Today is a day of joy and it’s worth being happy dad” I said solemnly trying to console him.

“thank you little one. I’m actually very happy right now. You know, ever since I’ve lost everything, you’ve never ceased to be the amazing daughter that I know. You are always trying to break your limits. That’s commendable” he complimented beaming with smiles.

“ You see dad, this is just the tip of the iceberg. I will make sure and also strive really hard to become the best graduating student during my own set. I will make you more proud than I have ever done dad” I commented reassuringly. My dad had always been awesome and supportive. Things were going very well for us financially until his biggest bookshop caught fire and he lost it all. Thousands of dollars worth of properties were burnt to ashes and only God saved the workers in the bookshop. I still however believe things will get really good someday.
“I appreciate you my daughter and I believe in you.” He said happily and I was just smiling already overjoyed. “you know what” he said.

“what dad” I asked.
“lets go prepare for your resumption” he said joyously.
“oh yes dad” I said and we both laughed happily.

“Henry’s POV”
I woke up happily the next morning. I was naturally happy. The source of my happiness was not hidden to me. I knew it myself. It was Linda. She had told me she would try as much as possible to persuade her mom the previous day when I suggested she come over to my house today. I was positive she was going to honor the invitation although she didn’t give me a yes or no answer. However, I do not see any reason why her mom wouldn’t allow her come to visit her friend. I joyously stood up and brushed my teeth clean and rinsed my mouth carefully. After which I kept my toothbrush in the right place. I set the water in the tub and had enough soap in there. I took a tub bath and cleaned my body with my neat towel. I decided I was going to have a haircut. After applying lotion on my skin, I put on a simple blue t-shirt, black trousers and white sneakers to go get the haircut. I drove out myself to go get a nice haircut.

I got to my usual salon and entered the salon.
“Hey dude” I greeted the hairstylist
“welcome. What services would you like me to offer you” he said professionally.
“I want to style my hair. I’d love to get a comb over haircut.” I told him and he immediately got to work and started styling my hair to suit my taste.
After sitting for about 30 minutes, he was finally done styling my hair. I looked closer to the mirror and I saw he did a good job. (Written by Tstar ✨)
“nice. This is really nice man. I said feeling myself. You did a good job” .

“Thank you sir” he replied curtly.
“Yeah, it’s really nice” I liked it. I paid with my credit card afterwards and left. I look really nice and different now. I am not really the type to go extra for my looks because I am already good looking. I just find myself trying to go extra today I drove in back to the house and took a quick shower to wash off the hairs. I dressed myself in a cropped denim jacket over a pastel ribbed tank and a black trousers. By now, I was hungry. I came out and went to the kitchen and my mom was already there.
“ Mom, how are you? Good morning mom” I greeted.
“Morning son, how was your night” .
“it was fine mom” My mom cooks in our home and I do too. The house helps make food for themselves as my mom loves to cook. “ what are you preparing mom?” I asked.

“I am making some deserts son. It’s apple pie I am also trying to make chicken steaks” she said
“That’s lovely mom” I commended.
“what about your friend Linda?. Is she still coming?” she asked.
“positive mom. She told me she was going to convince her mom.” I explained.
“oh I see. But have you try call her this morning to be factual about her coming?” she asked.
“No mom” I answered.

“I think you should do that son. You haircut really looks good on you. You hardly do this stuffs” she advised and complimented me as well.
“okay mom. I would do that soon but I am hungry right now” I told her.

“no problem son. Food would be ready in some minutes. Come here, come assist here” she told and I tried to help her in the kitchen. Food was ready and I could not even wait to devour it. I served myself and mom and we were now eating at the dinning. I concentrated on my food and I ate to my satisfaction. I finished my food in no time and waited for Mom to be done with hers. When she was done, I cleared dishes and washed them. I also arranged the plates in their proper places. Since my phone was in the room, I went to the room to use my phone so I could her.
I dialed her number

Phone rings 📞
‘The call dropped. She isn’t answering her phone. Maybe she was busy or something ‘ I thought. ‘She would call back if she saw that she missed my call.’ I thought. I went on with my normal activities and tried to put some things in place so everything would be in perfect order After a while, my phone was buzzing. I checked the caller and it was her. I picked up instantly.

Phone conversation 📞
“Hi Linda” I greeted.
“Hey Henry. How are you doing today?” She asked.
“doing good and you?” I asked.
“yeah, I am doing good too Henry. I saw your missed call actually” she said.
“ yeah, it’s about our conversation yesterday. Did your mom agreed?” I asked going straight to the point.
“My mom? Yesterday? Oh you mean about me coming?. Oh yes, I remember. I am sorry about that. Something came up actually. Marcello invited me to tag along with him to a birthday party today so I can’t make it to your place, I am sorry”.
Oh wow, Marcello invited her and she couldn’t tell him she wasn’t available. I was lost for words. This was someone who had told me she would try her best to persuade her mom to come greet me and eventually didn’t even mind her following a friend to a birthday party. She didn’t even sounded like she remembered. I was hurt but I tried my best to hide it. Another time would definitely come. I thought, trying to console myself.

“it’s fine” I said curtly “ you do not need to be sorry, I understand”
“yea, thank you. I would try to make it up for you” she said
“yeah , it’s okay. Have a nice day. Bye”
“yeah bye”.
I hanged up and I was instantly jealous of Marcello.
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