Love

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Kathrine: I'm An Orphan But I Won't Do It ~ Episode 1 I was 19 years old when my Mom was diagnosed with stage IV bréàst càñcer, and my Uncle wouldn't assist us financially unless I slépt with him. The dóçtors wouldn't tréàt my Mom either unless we made a deposit of 3 million naira. I told my Mom about it, and she forbade me from sleepiing with my Uncle. She preferred to diie, but I couldn't let her go because my dad was late, and she's all I've got left in this lónely world. If she diied, I'd súffér lóñeliness for the rést of my lífe and might not live past 20 years because I'd have no one to run to or comfórt me, and I might result to commiiting suiiciide. More dévàstatííñg was the fact that my uncle was HIV-pósítívé. This has hindered and delayed him from getting married. Despite this, he still insisted that I must have an affàíír with him, or watch my Mom diie of bréàst càñcer. I ran from pillar to post, looking for money. 10% said they don't have it, and 90% said they do, but I must give my bódy in exchange for the money. I've been working as a cleaner at a local hotel, where I get paid 30,000 naira. It is from this money that my Mom and I would eat, buy clothes, and pay bills. I had to trek a long distance to work seven times a week, just so that the 30,000 naira would be enough to take care of me and my Mum. I don't celebrate festive periods like Christmas and New Year, not because I didn't want to, but because I only had 5 gowns, 2 skirts, 2 blouses, and my working attire in the hótél where I worked. I met our manager and pleaded that he speak with the boss if he could assist me. I got the same response: that if only I agreed to slééép with him, he'd give me the money. I felt bààd and said, 'No!' I went back to my Mom and told her that all the people I met who had the money to give me requested my bódy in return. She said, "It's okay, Katherine. You're my angel, and I can never tràdé you for móñey. Let me go in peace; I've lived long enough. Do not save me with the gift of thy youth." "Save it for that man who deserves it tomorrow. You're all I've got, and I cannot séll your dígñity to buy more time on earth. I'm already 55, and I've lived long enough." "Let me go, and go make meaning of your life. I believe in you. Be strong, Katherine. Go into the world and make Mama proud." She kept talking and smiling as warm tears rolled down her cheeks in slow motion and soaked the pillow. She held my hands, and I could feel the féàr, pàíñ, and àg0ñy in her trémblíng grip as she said, "I love you' and pàsséd away." I thought she had fallen asleep. I refused to believe she was góñé. I said, "Mommy, Mommy, please don't go. Come back, please don't go. I need you to come back." "Mommy, wàké up! I dóñ't want you to go. Please wàké úp. I feel so lóñely. Mommy, pléàse wàké up, talk to me, Mommy." I sçréàméd, scréàméd, and sçréàméd; "Nooooooo!'" To be continued ✍️
By Samuel patience3 years ago in Fiction
"True beauty" drama review
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By KEN RIVERA3 years ago in Fiction
Echoes of Eternity
In the heart of Sydney, where the waves of the Pacific Ocean caress the golden shores, lived two souls destined for a love that would etch itself into eternity. Their names were Amelia and William, and their love story would be one of pain, touching moments, and a sorrowful ending that would forever echo through time. Chapter 1: A Serendipitous Encounter Amelia Fitzgerald, a vibrant young artist, had a passion for capturing the essence of life on her canvas. With her flowing auburn hair and eyes that held the depth of the ocean, she was a true embodiment of the Australian spirit. One summer's day, while strolling along Bondi Beach, she chanced upon a handsome stranger. His name was William Harrington, a rugged photographer whose lens was his way of freezing time's most beautiful moments. Their eyes met across the sandy expanse, and in that fleeting moment, something sparked. Fate had orchestrated their encounter, and they soon found themselves lost in conversations that flowed effortlessly, as if they had known each other for a lifetime. With the sun setting over the horizon, casting hues of gold and pink across the sky, they exchanged numbers, sealing the beginning of a love that would change them forever. Chapter 2: Love in Full Bloom As the seasons shifted, Amelia and William's love blossomed like the wildflowers that painted the Australian countryside. They explored hidden coves, hiked through lush rainforests, and danced under the stars. Their love was a symphony of laughter, stolen kisses, and whispered promises. Amelia's canvases now bore the mark of their love, vibrant and alive with the emotions that flowed through her heart. William captured the essence of their journey through his lens, freezing moments of pure happiness and preserving them as tangible memories. Each photograph held a story - a stolen glance, a candid smile, a touch that spoke volumes. They created their own world, a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle, where time seemed to stand still. Chapter 3: The Shadow of Reality As time unfurled its wings, a shadow crept over their paradise. William's photography assignments took him to distant lands, leaving Amelia behind to tend to her art. The longing for each other's presence grew like an ache, and the letters they exchanged were filled with words that could never truly capture the depths of their emotions. Amelia's heartache seeped onto her canvases, her strokes becoming more passionate, more intense. The colors that once spoke of love and joy now held undertones of melancholy. William, too, found himself gazing at his photographs with a mixture of fondness and pain, aching to be with the woman who had captured his heart. Chapter 4: The Unforgiving Tides Distance has a way of testing even the strongest of bonds. As the years rolled on, the once-unbreakable connection between Amelia and William began to strain. The letters became less frequent, the phone calls shorter. It wasn't that their love had waned; it was the cruel reality of life that had woven its threads between them. Amelia's art began to reflect the erosion of their love. Her once-vibrant colors gave way to muted shades of gray, her canvases now depicting the rawness of heartbreak and the ache of longing. William's photographs, too, took on a bittersweet quality, each image a reminder of the moments they had shared and the moments that now seemed so distant. Chapter 5: Echoes of Eternity One fateful day, as the sun dipped beneath the waves, casting its final farewell across the horizon, Amelia received a letter. It was from William, written with a pen dipped in nostalgia and inked with sorrow. He had found a new path in a foreign land, one that would take him further away from her than ever before. He spoke of the ache in his heart, the void that only she could fill. Tears stained the parchment as Amelia read his words, her heart torn between the love she felt and the reality they faced. She knew that their paths were diverging, that the currents of life were pulling them apart. In the midst of her pain, she found solace in her art, pouring her heart and soul into a final masterpiece that would bear the weight of their love. Chapter 6: The Sorrowful Goodbye The day finally came when Amelia and William stood face to face, the ocean's gentle melody playing in the background. The love that had once bound them together now felt like a bittersweet ache, a reminder of what they had shared and what they were losing. As they held each other, their fingers intertwined, words seemed unnecessary. Their eyes spoke volumes, conveying a love that transcended time and space. With a heavy heart, they exchanged their final goodbyes, their lips meeting in a kiss that held the essence of their entire journey. Amelia watched as William walked away, each step taking him further from her, until he became a silhouette against the setting sun. Epilogue: Eternity's Embrace Amelia returned to her art, pouring her grief and longing onto her canvas. The final masterpiece was a portrayal of their love, a swirl of colors and emotions that seemed to dance in the wind. She titled it "Eternity's Embrace," a tribute to the love that had once flourished between two souls. As the years rolled on, the pain of their parting never truly faded. Amelia continued to create, her art becoming a way to keep William alive in her heart. And somewhere, in a distant land, William's photographs found their way into the world, each image a testament to the love he had held so dear. Their love story became a whispered legend, a tale of two souls who had loved with a passion that knew no bounds. The waves continued to crash upon the shores of Sydney, the sun continued to rise and set, but the echoes of Amelia and William's love lingered on, a reminder that some love stories are destined to be written in the stars, even if they end in the depths of sorrow.
By JB3 years ago in Fiction