SWITCHED??
??Pinky Preshy Chioma??
?Pinky’s Short series?
?Episode 25?
Cassandra’s Pov:
I rushed into the laboratory and banged the door as tears rolled down my cheeks.
I burst into tears….
I can’t believe this!
I wish this is all a dream…
That Gracie!
I hate her so much….
No! I won’t go back to that slum.
I don’t belong,,,,
It’s Gracie who should go back to where she came from.
I can’t bear the shame any longer.
This is unacceptable!
I am a Salvador….
Gracie should go back to the slums where she truly belong.
I wiped my tears immediately.
I yawned hungrily
Am so famished….
I didn’t eat that poison they called food.
Who eats hotdogs and buns with sour ketchup?
Oh God!
Is this a punishment or something?
I can never come from the slums.
I gnash my teeth in annoyance.
**
I sat quietly outside the corridor….
My friends walked to me.
“Hi Cassie! Where have you been?” They asked
“Uhm.. Just around!” I said calmly
“It’s noon already! Won’t you want to take lunch?” Lucy said
“Yes! Am very hungry” Kiara said
I nodded my head.
We turned around to leave.
I quickly opened my purse and looked into it.
Jeez…!
For the first time, Cassandra’s wallet is empty.
G©sh!
What do I do?
I can’t let my friends know that am broke….
And my ATM card ??
It is not here with me!
Sweats rushed down my face in nervousness.
Just then, Joann paused.
“Errm.. Wait! Cassie do you have money?” Joann asked.
My heart skipped…
“What… What are you talking about?” I stammered
“Yes Cassandra! Do you have money?” Kiara mocked
I only gulped nervously.
“I do” I said
We walked into cafeteria with my heart almost jumping.
We made our orders.
And they paid theirs.
I searched my purse hopelessly.
Knowing fully well that I have no money.
“Miss your bill is #6000 bucks” The waitress said.
I blinked my eyes continuously.
“Cassandra are you sure you have money?” Lucy asked again
“Ever since you became a slum girl, you’ve become so broke” Kiara blurted out.
“I had money…. Maybe I lost it” I said still searching the purse.
My friends quickly stood up carrying their trays of food.
“God! I can’t breathe beside you Cassandra!” Lucy said
“Yeah… The stench of the slums is all over you now” Joann said
“Just find a means and pay for your food… Sorry we can’t share a table with you” Kiara added.
“Ta…ta….” Lucy bade me good bye as they walked away.
“Girls wait!” I said but they paid me a deaf ear.
Tears gradually dropped down my cheeks.
I can’t believe this!
Those girls can’t even talk back at me when I was still living in the mansion.
I used to pay for their meals back then.
Now they repay me this way.
“Miss please give me my money… Why did you order for food when you know you’re broke” The waitress said harshly.
I became annoyed!
I just had to control myself.
“I… I…. I think I lost my money” I managed to say.
“What?” The waitress yelled out.
“Please keep your voice down! I don’t want the other students to….” I said
“To know you are broke and poor huh?” The waitress shouted.
“Here is your money!” A voice said from behind and we turned around.
To my greatest surprise, it was Gracie.
The waitress quickly took the money and turned to me.
“Thank your stars she showed up” She said as she walked away.
I stared at Gracie with so much hatred.
“You bch! You think you can buy me over by paying for me with the money you stole from me” I said in annoyance
“I only did what was right” Gracie said
“Shut up! I never asked for your money you bunch of failure…” I said in anger.
“But….” Gracie said.
I quickly picked up the plate of hot pasta and threw it on her face.
Everyone screamed….
“I don’t need your pretentious kindness or remorse!” I said as I quickly picked up my handbag and ran off.
“Curse you all” I yelled.
Gracie’s Pov:
Mona helped me pack my hair properly.
Actually the pasta messed up my hair.
“Mona do you think I stole anything from Cassandra?” I cried out
“Come on girlfriend! You didn’t…. She was the one who stole from you” Mona said
“I feel so guilty… I only tried to help her” I wailed
“Don’t let this bother you Gracie! Cassie have always been like that” Mona said as I hugged her.
“Hi Gracie!” We heard voices behind us.
Surprisingly, it was Cassandra’s friends.
Mona and I exchanged glances.
“Hi.. How may I help you?” I asked
“Oh come on Gracie! Can’t we be friends too?” Lucy said.
I eyed Mona.
“Friends with you guys? Uhm… I thought you guys never liked me” I asked
“Oh my g©sh! Of course not.. It was that wicked Cassandra who never liked you not us” Kiara said
My jaw dropped…
“Wicked Cassandra? But she’s your friend right?” I added
“Nope… She was our friend… “WAS” Joann said
“Yeah.. She belongs in the slums now” Lucy said in disgust
“Worst still she has suddenly become so low class” Kiara added.
I forced a smile.
Are they for real? ?
“We’ll see you later friend” They pecked me one after the other and left.
I turned to shocked Mona.
“Is this a dream or something?” I asked
Mona shook her head in disagreement.
“It’s not Gracie! It’s really not” She managed to say
Mrs Charlotte’s Pov:
I was at my office busy with some files when my secretary walked in
“Uhmm… Sorry for interruptions ma’am! Your daughter is here to see you” She said.
I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion.
“My daughter?” I asked
“Yes ma’am! I told her you are busy but she keeps insisting” The secretary said
How can Gracie come here?
She’s not been here before….
I thought.
“Let her in” I said as she nodded.
Shortly, my door throw open.
To my utmost surprise, Cassandra walked in…
She was in tears.
“MOMMY?” She cried as she hugged me tightly…..
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Who else supports the motion which said Cassandra should go back to the slums? ?
That girl is a pest?
Why is she here ??
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