"Nothing prepares the mind of cruel journey ahead in life"
4:50am Arnie was jolt awake by the kicks and splash of water by Emily asking her to wake up and fetch water for their morning bath, if not she would miss her breakfast, Arnie was still trying to get over the shock from her new found sister/ school mother when she was been slapped and drag out in the cold of early September.
Arnie could hears voices of seniors and some friends of Emily scolding her on the mistreatment melt out on her, which the latter turn deaf ears to, telling them she has to right to treat her anyhow she wants as her parents ask her to monitor her, rushing out to get water for both of them as not to get late for lectures, she realize life has thrown another challenge her way which she has to survive,
Emily in all glory warned Arnie that if a word of been mistreated ever got out she would make her stay a living hell, Arnie left with no other choice has to accept her fate and do as she was told, every groceries Arnie's parents got was been used by Emily. the only thing she has accessed to was the food been served in the school dormitory and due to maltreatment meted out by Emily, She goes most days with just breakfast.
As promised by her parents, they came the third week to check on her, noticing the different in her they felt it was due to the change in environment and coupled with the stress of studying, Emily was been sweet as usual and to avoid in getting troubles Arnie has to play along with her, Her parents praised her been a good sister to their daughter and make sure to shower her with gift for the help been rendered.
By the end of the first session, Arnie has become a shadow of herself, not letting anyone in on her secrets especially after been threatened by Emily
During the middle of second session Arnie became friends with another junior like her Eunice, She was a grade lower than her even though they are age mates which gives room for their friendship to blossom, Arnie was been starved due to an offence she committed the previous day by Emily, She has to beg Eunice for food which she was been kind enough to Arnie to share with her.
Unknown to her, the food was stolen by Eunice from Another dormitory mate to pissed her off because she was everyone favorite in the dormitory.
Erica Michael the belle of school was a beautiful young girl and very intelligent, everyone was willing to protect her, She's from the famous Michael family one of the leading conglomerates in the country and the only heiress, she's not a spoilt child even though born with silver spoon, this was what sprout jealousy from Eunice even though they were best friends, she also wanted the attention and treatment her best friend garnered.
Erica on realizing her food missing has to raise alarm, and been everyone princess they were all eager to know who tamper with her food, on getting to the hostel, Arnie noticed everyone was tensed look and was shocked when she was been told what happened unknowingly to her she told them, she was the one who ate the food as Eunice offered her earlier, when she complained about been hungry, Eunice in a bid of protecting herself burst into tears and denied the accusation, claiming Innocence.
It was difficult for Arnie to prove her innocence as Eunice and Erica were best friends and everyone believes she doesn't have to hurt her best friend, Arnie was been paraded the by everyone as a thief...
Her life was been ruined because of a truth, who would trust her mere word? when all tables are been turned against her , every odd is against her no matter how much she pleads.
Thinking about the disappointment on her parents face, she was so scared because she knew it was everyone words against hers.
My daughter can never steal, Yelled Antonia Grey, Everyone was shocked by my parents belief and trust in me, we make sure she's been well catered for, her groceries should last her beyond a whole term, the Principal was surprised by the new revelation by my mom.
Madam your daughter doesn't have groceries nor pocket money reiterated the principal, I did my findings and realize she lives on what the school offer which is barely enough, I wonder which parents would allow their child to starve if you can afford to send her here,
Antonia Grey was devastated hearing that, Emily was been sent for to corroborate my mother story, on seeing her, she was been shocked because she knew her maltreating me is been opened, even though my innocence can not been proven,
"I'll tell you the truth ma, I don't know why Arnie steals but she's been wasteful that's why I manage her groceries for her, Arnie is my younger sister and your family has been good to me, I don't have any reason to maltreat her,
After been told to serve punishment for stealing, I requested for a change of dormitory and to move my groceries into the Vice-Principal resident on my mom instruction