Must Read: Mariana Season 2 Episode 15
EPISODE 1 ⃣5 ⃣
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. PEARL’S POV
“That was quite fun !” I stated as I tried to dust off the dirt on my trouser and bend to clean my boots.
We just got the children back to their home and decided to take a stroll.
“Yes it was!” Betsy said also dusting her dress.
As I bend to clean my boots, the necklace I tucked in to my shirt reflected blinding Betsy and Aria who were in front of me.
“Hey what’s that?” Betsy asked, using her hand to shield her face from the blinding light of the piece of necklace.
I stood abruptly and tucked it back in.”It’s a necklace, granny gave it to me.”
“Let’s have a look.” Betsy said.
I removed it from my shirt and brought it up without getting it off my neck.
“Oh wow. It’s shining like a diamond!” Aria exclaimed.
“Fool, diamonds don’t shine, they reflect. Didn’t you see how it reflected just now?”
“Oh yes you’re right.” Aria said and ran her hands on it.
“Wait. Lemme take a picture of it and show it to my dad, he’ll be able to know if it’s pure diamond or not.” Betsy said.
“Can I tried it on for a while please?” Aria asked with puppy eyes.
“No don’t give her yet. I want to take a picture.” Betsy intervened.
“What’s the hold up Betsy?” Aria asked when Betsy was still busy searching for her phone.
“I can’t find my damn phone Pearl. It’s not on me.” Betsy complained.
“You might’ve left it in the house.” I reasoned.
“I can’t possibly leave it at home. I don’t remember having it yesterday night…hold on. I gave it to granny yesterday.”
“You did?” I asked.
Aria moved away from me as if petrified by something.
“Yes. I gave him my smartphone and took my small phone along since I didn’t want it to get lost or ruined while I look for you. I also told him to call me in case he has a problem or you arrived.
But when it started raining and I had still not find you, I decided to go back to him. When I got to the safe spot I left him,he was in a bad state. He was finding it very difficult to breath just like how a person behaves after being choked. I totally forgot about my phone and rushed to the junction for a taxi to take him to the hospital.
I was relieved when I came and saw you with him but.. but..I guess..I was too late..” she stuttered at the latter part.
“Don’t worry Betsy. Am sure it will be at that spot but I can’t tell if it’s gonna be in one piece.”
“You’re right Pearl. Maybe I should just forget about it…”
“You’re right Betsy. Who knows the rain must’ve washed it away. Let’s go home.” Aria said rather strangely.
“Yes, I will just get another one.”
“Am sorry for your loss Betsy, but I promise to…”
“Stop it Pearl. You don’t have to promise anything. And don’t think of ever buying another phone for me.” Betsy replied.
I nodded.
What happened yesterday was narrated to me by both Aria and Betsy.
According to Betsy’s narration, she said she saved granny from drowning and brought him to land.
Aria said he found him at where Betsy left him and decided to look for me. I spent the night at Betsy’s yesterday after the town head and the police came for his body.
Both friends of mine have been helpful through my hard times. They stood by me strongly like a rock. I consider myself the luckiest to have them.
“Alright but can I wear it now?” Aria asked again.
Betsy stood akimbo and stared at how Aria was all over the necklace.
This was the only item left and the only thing I have of granny and I wouldn’t like to lose it.
I hesitated in getting it off but then it was not as if am dashing her. She just want it around her neck for awhile so I removed it and put it around her neck.
“Wow. This is so beautiful Pearl!” She exclaimed in admiration.
I looked at Betsy and she was glaring at me.
What’s her problem?
“Alright shall we go now?” Aria asked and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.
“Where?” I asked.
“Home.”
“Oh okay.” I stated and bit into my lower lip.
I’m really feeling awkward with the whole issue. I’ve never lived with someone apart from granny so how am I going to cope with this new home?
“You can carry along. I will join you later.” I said looking everywhere but their faces.
“Where are you going then?” Betsy asked.
“Why should I tell you?” I retorted.
“Because you’re my bestie. Aside that, I will be forced to come with you if you don’t tell me.”
“And why would you follow me?”
“Don’t you know? Do you not know why she’s gonna follow you?” Aria mouthed as she played with her hair.
Of course I know the reason why.
I smiled and in unison we said our popular slogan.” Like birds of a feather, we stick together and forever.”
Then we shared a group hug.
“Well, I don’t really know. I just want to go somewhere. Just to clear my head. You know, everything happened so fast and I didn’t have the time to think about it.” I whispered looking down at my boots after we separated from the hug.
I really hate to feel vulnerable.
“I understand girlfriend, but do come home early. Mum and I can’t wait for you to be part of us.”
“Thanks Aria. When life becomes a bumpy ride, real friends are always by your side and you guys are the perfect example. With you guys by my side, I can overcome any obstacles.”
It’s okay Pearl. You don’t have to thank me. We’re friends after all and We’ll be friends till the end, no matter what the future sends.” Aria replied holding my hands.
I couldn’t help but let a tear drop.
Am so blessed.
“Okay so this is really getting awkward. You know am really not the emotional freak. All this seem new to me.” I said softly and turned around to hide my crimson face.
“I’m going to go.” I shouted and ran from the gazebo and from them.
I’m such a freak! Goodness.
~~BETSY’S POV ~
After Pearl left, i remembered that i had important informations on my phone. I stored them on my external memory so am sure if i go look for it, i might not get my phone but i sure will get my SD card intact.
“I’ll also leave now Aria. I have something important to attend to.” I informed Aria.
“Alright. Am also going home anyway.” Aria replied.
“Okay then, I’ll see you in the evening.” I half hugged her and walked away.
Not far from her, i stopped when I remembered something.
“Aria, Please do call me when Pearl returns and please don’t act rude to her like you sometimes do.
But in case I find out that you get rude with her, i would not waste time in convincing her to come leave with me instead.
Remember Pearl’s stay with you was negotiated. I just don’t know why you’re so eager to have her in your home but whatsoever reason it may be, i hope it’s good and void of selfish motives.” I somehow warned.
What am saying to Aria sounds bad but i can’t help it. There’s this uneasiness.
“I don’t know what you think of me but whatever it is, know that my intentions are pure.”
“Am sorry Aria. I didn’t mean..”
“I understand Betsy. You said all this because you care for Pearl so much.”
“Thanks for understanding.” I whispered softly and walked away.
I don’t know why I don’t trust Aria. I think i should stop having negative thought about her. Besides you can’t accuse anyone without having any form of prove.
Moreover, Aria hasn’t given me any reason to doubt her so why doubt her?
For now let’s me focus on finding my lost phone.
~~PEARL’S POV ~~
I kept running and kicking stones on the way till I got to the lake. It was calm here unlike the waterfall.
I kneeled beside the mouth and stared at my reflection in the peaceful lake.
I wonder how life would’ve been like if our life is as calm as this lake. But we can’t always have it smooth. Life is full of ups and downs with so many potholes and sharp rocks on it path.
There’s also a saying that, we can’t have a rainbow without a little rain but haven’t i had enough rain for my rainbow to appear?
Is the rain going to drown me completely before my rainbow comes?
This is not fair. This is just not fair!
My life has never been a bed of roses. I faced one problem to another.
I was okay when life took away my family. At least that was what granny said.
I wasn’t as devastated as i am now.
Why?
Because I had a granny and I never dreamt that he would ever leave. I always had the hope that granny will be with me forever but what now?
What happens now that he isn’t around anymore?
I just feel like my life has lost its direction.
I just don’t know what to do or how to.
“I fucking don’t know what to do!” I yelled and stood up.
I took a big stone beside the lake and threw it inside the lake and it’s lost it calmness. It was no longer still.Kindly share out more interesting stories from generalloaded.com using the floating social media icon buttons below
“Now that’s how my life has been.!” I shouted once more with rage.
Just like how this peaceful lake has been distracted. I believe my life was once filled with tranquility but somehow I managed to forget everything about my childhood pathetically.
Am not a normal girl and Aria is right about that. I don’t even know who i am. I don’t have an identity of my own.
I looked around when I felt a familiar presence.
Someone is here but who could it be?.
Then a familiar rhythm sounded at where I was. It was ‘Girl on fire’ by Alicia keys.
This is my favorite song, I get happy anytime i hear it no matter how mad I was and there’s only one person who knew this. Granny.
“Granny?” I called as I eye-searched the area.
What if I’m just imagining this or worse, granny’s ghost might’ve come here. I got petrified at the thought but the rhythm didn’t stop so I was soon drawn to it.
I sat back and pulled my knees to my chest and hummed.
But I stood up again when it got to my favorite line.
I sang to the lyrics along with my worries.
She’s just a girl and she’s on
Hotter than a fantasy, lonely like a highway
She’s living in a world and it’s on fire
Filled with catastrophe, but she knows she can fly away
Ohhhh oh oh oh oh
She got both feet on the ground
And she’s burning it down
Ohhhh oh oh oh oh
She got her head in the clouds
And she’s not backing down
This girl is on fire…
This girl is on fire…
She’s walking on fire…
This girl is on fire…
Looks like a girl, but she’s a flame
So bright, she can burn your eyes
Better look the other way
You can try but you’ll never forget her name
She’s on top of the world
Hottest of the hottest girls say
Ohhhh oh oh oh
We got our feet on the ground
And we’re burning it down
Ohhhh oh oh oh oh
Got our head in the clouds
And we’re not coming down
This girl is on fire…
This girl is on fire…
She’s walking on fire…
This girl is on fire…
Everybody stares, as she goes by
‘Cause they can see the flame that’s in her eyes
Watch her as she’s lighting up the night
Nobody knows that she’s a lonely girl
And it’s a lonely world
But she gon’ let it burn, baby, burn, baby
This girl is on fire…
This girl is on fire…
She’s walking on fire…
This girl is on fire…
Oh, oh, oh, oh ohhhhh oh oh oh ohhh oh oh oh ohhhh…
She’s just a girl and she’s on fire
After singing the song, I felt some kind courage and new energy surged through me.
I felt the world and it’s troubles under my feet. I feel I’ve conquered even though I haven’t started yet.
Thanks granny. You have somehow managed to renew my spirit.
Am on fire now, obstacles better pave way else am gonna burn them alive.
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TBC…
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MARIANA
BOOK TWO ✨