UNTIL I MET YOU : CHAPTER 1 – 10
By Goddy Francis
UNEDITED
” FATHER I HAVE SINNED. I HAVE A CONFESSION.”
I lean against the confession booth and sob silently. I hated my life , I hated everything.
Do you know that feeling of wanting something badly and then your best friend took it away ? I felt useless for letting it happen in the first place.
” What is it my child ?” The priest’s voice comes out through the window.
I sniffle and sob. I don’t even know where to start from. I remembered my tiny little self and my family. But where are they? They turned their backs on me.
UNTIL I MET YOU : CHAPTER 1 – 10
Few Days Earlier…
” I’m really happy for Ariel , for finally being a sister in church.” Leslie said from beside me. We were at the dinning room eating cause dad decide to make a family dinner to celebrate my success.
I’ve been called into the convent to be a nun. That’s been my dream since highschool.
It’s normal for me. Naturally I’m an introvert and possibly I love my simple life. I’m not really the type who wanna get involved with friends or even the media. Father hated it.
He’s a deacon in our parish and he’s really respected. We’ve leave our life in truth and fear of God. I think that’s one of the reasons my parents hated social gathering.
I’d never had a boyfriend and I’m really grateful because I’ve always wanted be a nun.
Weird part is no boy ever ask me out. I’m this crazy nerd back then in highschool but I care not. Leslie was a little normal , because she sort of had admirers.
I dress normal. Like every normal Christian daughter who’s a Deacon’s daughter.
” My baby is gonna be the first sister in this house. I’m glad you kept your virginity.” Mom chuckle with a wide smile.
“Virginity doesn’t decide if you can qualify being a sister.” Leslie said.
“That doesn’t matter. She makes a good step and I’m happy she’s finally taking her vows.” Mom giggles.
” When are you going back ?” Alexa asks. She’s my cousin and too naughty. She likes boys and always wanna dress fancy. Dad sees her as a bad egg and hated seeing her around our apartment. Nobody dares make hell in our house.
” Tomorrow.” I replied her. The rest of the evening was really exciting because my parents spend the entire evening advising me.
.
The following day I left the house for my new home. The convent. I met the mother superior who announced I’ll be taking my vows the following day.
I’ve spent almost two and a half months here and it was better than I thought. I guess that’s what nerds deserve.
” Hey Freddie..” I said on the phone. Freddie’s my best friend. We’ve been friends since elementary school and finally till we left highschool.
” Sup Ariel.”
” I’m fine. How are you ?”
He sighs.” I’m good. I sort of missed my best friend. What are you doing ?”
” Nothing. I met the mother superior and she said I’m taking my vows tomorrow. Hope you’re good ?” I ask him on the phone.
” Yeah. I really haven’t seen you since prom night. Truth is I’m really glad you’re finally becoming a sister in church.” I smile and stare at my reflection in the mirror.
My parents are not even aware I have a male best friend. I’m sure they would have gotten rid of him.
” Are you back from Florida ?”
” Yeah. I’m in the states now.”
” Okay. I’m gonna drive to your house and possibly spend few hours before returning back to the convent.”
” That’ll be nice of you.” I nodded to nothing and hang up.
I remembered when we were in highschool close to prom.
Freddie’s the first person who ever told me I’m really beautiful and I believed that.
I once had a crush on him in junior year but i made sure I didn’t tell him. We were always together and we both won homecoming.
I love that night , that was the night he told me i was beautiful. Afterwards I hoped he was gonna tell me he liked me but then he told me he had a huge crush on Aida.
Then she was school’s most popular girl.
I hated her , I’ve always hated her. She was a bully , always made me feel inferior like I was nothing.
Making jest of my look and everything about me. And when Freddie told me he liked her, I hated her more.
UNTIL I MET YOU : CHAPTER 1 – 10
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