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Don't Stay Mad At Me

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Don't Stay Mad At Me is a heart-wrenching novel that captures the struggles of a young girl, Kayla, who is constantly belittled and demeaned by her mother, Mrs. Thompson. Kayla, who is turning 19 soon, yearns for her mother's love and approval, but instead, she is subjected to regular verbal abuse and emotional manipulation. Mrs. Thompson sees Kayla as nothing more than a burden and a waste of resources. She blames her for everything that goes wrong in the house, including the food shortage. However, when Kayla tries to defend herself, Mrs. Thompson gets even angrier and threatens to kick her out. Kayla's father, who is usually absent, is powerless in the face of his wife's constant criticisms. Despite the constant abuse, Kayla perseveres and finds joy in the small moments of kindness from her friends and colleagues. She tries to ignore her mother's cruel words, but deep down, she longs for affection and validation. As Kayla's 19th birthday approaches, she decides to confront her mother and demand the respect she deserves. In a heated argument, Kayla's mother finally reveals the source of her animosity - she blames Kayla for her failed marriage and the bad luck in her life, she went further to say she was a child who was picked up by the road side ,so since her true parents abandoned her then she don't deserve love. While Kayla is devastated, she also realizes that her mother's resentment is not her fault. As the novel progresses, Kayla embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learns to stand up for herself, find her true parents and finds solace in the support of her friends. Don't Stay Mad At Me is a compelling tale of perseverance, forgiveness, and the healing power of self-love. Damien is the male protagonist of this story a little boy who lost his parents in an accident due to the greedy scheme of his relatives. Damine becomes a turning point in Kayla's life

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Chapter 1 - Chapter 1

Do you think this would be enough mom Kayla asked her mom"I don't know just put it like that" but .... Enough kayla. Do you want to waste the food remaining in this house, what use are you in this house after all other than to waste the food. I told that useless husband of mine to get rid of you long time ago but he wouldn't just listen h methinks he is the wisest said Mrs Thompson "but mom I just wanted to know how much am putting in for everyone I didn't mean to waste any food infact this is not wasting of food" just admit to something for once. you will be 19 next month but yet I take of you and I pay all your bills yet you ain't grateful you don't even support "but I do support I have a tea shop a Successful one at that I do bring money to this house." Really exclaimed Mrs Thompson do you think those money you bring can afford breakfast or even lunch talk much of dinner or do you think your tiny tea shop were there are zero customers is going to surpport the family to survive please look for something better to do with your life and time cos your wasting them honestly.

Okay mom I get it, I'll work hard okay. "Whatever" replied Mrs Thompson. Hey everyone Carmen greeted as soon as she entered. I heard you guys arguing ( touched Kayla's shoulders )wassup sis is everything ok,yes carmen..... Replied Kayla, she notice how Carmen is dressed it's so disturbing, are you going out carmen , yap replied Carmen, dressed likeThis (pointed at her from head to toe) , yes anything the problem ( looks at herself) no,no, it's okay replied Kayla I was thinking you should at least stop dressing like this you are just 16,.enough sis I get it, you don't know how to dress but it's okay I can teach you okay? Am going shopping see you guys later bye.... What the ... Mom did you just see that, you really need to talk to her honestly' about what if I may ask "said Mrs Thompson ( looks at her surprisely)

about the way she dresses and how she spends money it's really disturbing and... Stop right there please said Mrs Thompson whose money is she spending, is it yours huh , answer me Kayla. Mom I was just.... Hey just shut up and focus on what you are doing you will get the food burnt. Okay mom .. she wasn't surprised this is not the first time this is happening she had to deal with this everyday of her life.

This was getting too much but she doesn't know what to do or what to think anymore . She wanted to shout scream and tell her everything that is on her mind but she can't even if she wanted to Mr Thompson would not hear of it.he calls it indiscipline for a child to talk back at his or her parents but this was hard to take in how is she going to live like feeling left out and not wanted ever since she walked into the Thompsons lives.sometimes she always asked herself questions that she doesn't seem to know the answers "God help me please" she murmured.