Finally its already 6: 30pm and it's time to go home. It was a very long and hectic day with so many drama. Recalling how lost I was looking at Mr. Nich makes me shy, what would people say or think? How did he feel about it ? So many questions were Crossing my mind. Immediately we closed for work, I rushed home without remembering my roommate though I don't normally go to meet her. I have a friend, we live together in same apartment but she works in another coffee shop close to mine. We are really close but she does have mood-swing and that bores me. Kamara has a boyfriend whom she loves so much and most times I wonder how he manages her mood-swing attitude, but they look good together. Getting into the house, I rushed to the rest room to ease myself, 'please lord let today not repeat itself,' I prayed. Suddenly, I noticed my cheek. It was so reddish like I had a bee stung, I felt really embarrassed. 'So I have been walking around with this?' I never knew Mrs. Tim's slap would give me such a terrible mark, I stared at the mirror to rate how funny I look and it was so bad. Remembering how Mr Nich praised my beauty, I felt so low. 'What if he was mocking me?' 'How stupid can I be,' I cried I went to pick my phone at least to know the current situation of the city. One of the strict rules in our coffee shop: "Do not come to shop with a mobile phone." My madam was really strict about the rule, so in other to stay out of her trouble you need to obey. Mrs. Tim believes that, tolerating the use of mobile phone will encourage carelessness and link up with people who will steal from her, she is always security conscious. Kamara came back after a while, I could sense she was a bit upset that I didn't wait for her, the look on her face could kill but I lied, giving her a lame excuse. I don't really like waiting for Kamara after work and going home with her. Most times we walk home without saying anything to each other and that's bored. "What's wrong with your face?" she asked. I muted for a while not knowing what I would say, telling Kamara my boss slapped me because of punctuality is so bad, she would really say what would get me upset so I need to avoid the drama. " I don't really know," I replied. I knew it sounded so weird to her, but luckily she didn't ask further. She went into the bathroom to take her bath while walking like everywhere stinks; living with Kamara isn't an easy one but one needs to learn tolerance. Oh Jessica! I rushed to get my phone at least to see what and where Jessica posted my video, but unfortunately my battery was dead, I felt like crying, I sat down feeling weak, I was already saying some prayer for the power to be restored. Most times, I envy people who always have power supply. Houses are very cheap in our area, I guess that's the reason for no good road or steady power supply. I was still saying my prayers and the light got restored. I plugged my phone and still praying for the light to stay for a longer time at least for today. "Hope you are ok?" Kamara's voice sounded. It's so funny and strange how Kamara is acting all nice, this nice and caring personality doesn't suit her. I nodded slowly, assuring that I'm fine and she left. I really need my phone on, the video and also a research about Mr Nich. The light was able to power my phone, before it went off at least it stayed longer than before, seems my prayers worked. I switched on my phone and lots of messages were beeping. Opening my WhatsApp app, I went straight to our staff group. It seems I was late, there were lots of messages and going through it, I was the topic of discussion. The video clip Jessica uploaded was so embarrassing and I tried not to cry, my colleagues mostly the ladies were saying lots of things including my look, though I never knew being beautiful was the problem, I read through trying not to break down, the words were so provocative and giving a reaction would make Jessica happy which I'm not ready to entertain that. Surprisingly, I saw Karl defending me so hard, but why would he? Karl and I had really been close but things went sour when he wanted more than friendship which I wasn't ready for, I tried to make him understand but he didn't. I really miss him sometimes but what can I do, a successful friendship needs understanding and agreement. I was still reading through when a link came in, it was posted by Jessica with the caption "watch on Facebook". At that point, I was so scared of my life and my hands were really shaking, 'lord please let it not be my video,' I prayed. I have a Facebook page with about 3000 followers which have been so supportive, being a content creator isn't easy including building a fanbase and now I'm about to loose all. I clicked on the link and it took me to my video, the video was posted with the caption "beautiful thief"and I felt like fainting. The video was showing just my face and Mrs Tim's back which makes it difficult for one to recognize her, going through her comment section, I felt my heart stopped beating, lots of abusive words and hate speeches,but what is her gain? I have never wronged Jessica but her hate on me is unexplainable. Jessica promised to come live on the media to explain the video much better, my notification were buzzing and I already knew what it was. I just hope my followers can defend me this time. "Clara, what's with the mess?" Kamara asked showing me the video of myself. It's so sad, how bloggers were sharing the video with their desirable caption and no proper investigation. I opened my mouth to speak and I let out the tears. Tears gushes down my cheek and I cried, the very first time Jessica's action got to me. 'What will I do?'
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