The bell rang signifying it was the end of class. I picked up my bag and connected my earpiece listening to Shayne's song. He was the most popular song artist and he was highly respected in the country. I was one of his fan. I was soon engrossed in the music and started dancing.

“Hey Sofia!”My friend Tina called

“Hey!” I greeted

“Guess what?”She screamed excitedly

“what?”I asked

“Shayne will be coming back to the state”.She squealed in delight

“really?”I asked in disbelief

“yea, you will have to watch it , it will be shown live on television”

“oops! you will have to gist me tomorrow”

She nodded I was sad, we don't own a television, I was so poor... let me introduce myself ..... I am Sofia Regan , a 18 years old high school student,I attend a public school . I stay with my mother and Little sister.

And as for my dad, he is late.My mother is a cripple having lost the ability to walk because of an accident. She is a weaver and she use the little money she gets from weaving to cater for us.

My little sister Bella is 9 years old , she is my gist mate and still in elementary school.I do all odd jobs in order to support my family.. I love listening to music , it helps me free my mind from worry. Shayne is my favourite artist, he is so cute and has a great voice ....

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I got home and met my mum and sister outside crying.. “what is wrong” I asked in alarm

Just then I noticed our loads were outside

I fell to the ground and started crying.

when will all this suffering end? I asked myself.

I stood up and ran to the landlord house, he lives a stone throw from our rented apartment. I went on my knees as soon as I saw him,

“please sir, give us a month, I will pay you the rent". I begged

He looked at me and smirked

“Next month? I can bet my life you won't be able to pay even if I give you a year”

I bent my head in shame, he was kind of right, even if I was able to gather the money from my odd jobs, other expenses will arise.

“Please sir” . I pleaded

He walked towards me and bent down

“ Sofia , you are a beautiful girl”.He said caressing my face".

I stared at him speechless

“if you agree to date me, I will make sure you and your family are comfortable”.He promised

“sir, I am still a little girl”.I reminded him and he smiled

“stop saying that. with this your great body you will make any man fall”. he remarked , leaning towards me and was about to kiss me when I gave him a slap

“what!”He shrieking in rage and returned the slap

I winced in pain and stood up in anger

“go to hell!”I cursed at him and He scoffed

“you, your demented sister and your crippled mother should get the hell out of my house”. He thundered I ran off , tears pouring down my eyes....

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I got to the house and my mum was talking to a neighbour, She was beaming happily Sofia come here, she called as soon as she saw me

I walked towards her and greeted the woman

“Mrs Anna has agreed to allow us stay in her farm house for a while”. She said smiling

I turned , facing the woman

“Thank you ma”. I greeted in appreciation

“It is alright dear. She patted my shoulder and with that, she left

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* We soon settled in the farmhouse and arranged the little stuff we had. We really did a lot of cleaning because the room was littered with chicken dumplings. I went outside to sit after dinner, I was staring at the sky listening to Shayne's music. My little sister came to join me

“Sophia”. She called

I looked at her

“I don't like this place”.She complained as I smiled lightly “don't worry, all will be alright” . I assured

“When? She asked very soon”. I said

Very very soon............

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I am really feeling for Sophia , I pray all will be well with her.

TBC