*EPISODE SEVEN*
Tolu tried her best to console her but it was not easy. She understood and felt her pain. She wish she could do something to help her and she also understood the view at which her parents are looking at but it’s getting too much and it’s more like they are pushing her to the wall.
“Mercy…. please, can you stop crying. Crying can’t do anything now. All I want you to do, is to be strong. No matter the wrong actions of our parents, they are still our parents and we can’t deny that fact. I need you to be patient and just pray that your name comes out with this batch, so that you can have some breathing space and rest from this accusation. Also, we need to keep praying to God, only him can help us out”. Tolulope said and patted her.
“Yes, thank you. I need that breathing space. Atleast, it’s my life and I have every right to own it. Don’t worry, I will not think about their action again and I won’t cry again”. Mercy said as she rubbed her face and picked her phone.
“What are you doing? Tolulope asked confusedly.
“What else, checking my NYSC portal. Remember, this is my breating space” Mercy said as she raised her head and smiled falsely.
“Hmmm…. Mercy, we both know deeply within ourselves that you are still hurt and you are trying to play hard to get. So please can you just stop acting”. Tolulope said.
“What is it? Is it a crime to check one’s portal. Please just leave me and let me concetrate. Wow it’s already loading. Please pray that I go with this batch” Mercy said pretending to be fine
“Hey, just calm down. I know you are going with this batch. Let me go and bring your food” Tolulope said as she stood up.
Mercy became worried as she took a deep breath.
“God what's is going to happen now? She asked herself as different thoughts were flowing through her mind….
*Part 8 will be posted tomorrow by 9:00am*.
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