WHO IS A MOTHER?
A mother is a female parent, a special being sent to bear, raise and nurture children into the world, enduring and accepting the physical and mental changes that comes with it.
WHAT IS A MOTHER?
A mother is a caregiver, a confidant, a guardian, a protector, a disciplinarian, a friend and so much more.
In the world women become mother on different reasons/ circumstances, some planned it, while others became mothers through undesired circumstances, some chose to accept it and did their best, while others tried their best..but overall,the road and journey into motherhood isn't an easy one..And it doesn't come with a manual either.
This is a story inspired by my mom and all the millions of mom out there who break themselves to provide for their children, This is the story of five ladies who became mothers through different paths in life..This..is 'Sacrifice (A Tale Of Five Mothers)
STORY 1
MEET VIVIAN:
The Mother By Circumstance
"Come on girl, it won't kill you, geez", My friend Stephanie said as she held a glass of vodka in hand
"But I said no!, I don't drink, would you quit it already?? (I replied already embarrassed as the crowd began to stare)
"Oh come on Vivian, Don't be such a baby, just take a sip at least..just one sip!...just one sip!...just one sip! (Stephanie's friend Emily changed)
And in mere moments every single person in the party chanted along with her while Stephanie tried to make me drink by force
VIVIAN: Are you deaf!?, A no is a NO!, If you all wanna destroy your immune system and higher your risks of getting cancer then be my guest!, But I'll have no part of it, now get out of my way! (I yelled furiously, grabbing my bag, I stomped out of the party.)
Episode 1
MEET VIVIAN: THE LAGOSIAN
My name is Vivian Anthony, I'm 23 years old and I was born and raised in the big city of Lagos,but presently I live in Dellwood city. I moved here a few years ago to further my education, an opportunity my parents sacrificed alot for.
I come from a middle class family and though I'm the only child of my parents, I was raised with an iron hand, my mom never wanted me to go wayward in life so she always made sure I was disciplined And taught me proper ethics, but they never lacked in showing me love either. I took after my mom's dark radiant beauty and I was also very brilliant in school, In secondary school, I studied science because I've always dreamed of becoming a robotic engineer as I've loved robots from an early age...My parents knew the best place to chase those dreams would be right here in D. C., And I watched them move mountains just to give me that chance and so I promised myself I would never let them down.
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Vivian stomps out of the party fuming,as she waste no time in waving down a cab to take her home, which was done in a matter of minutes, she got down from the cab, still so very angry she forgot to pay him as she continued stomping towards her doorstep.
DRIVER: Hey lady!, You thought this was a free ride or what!?(he yelled out sticking his had out the window)
Vivian smacks her head, realizing her mistake he turns back immediately to pay him
VIVIAN: Sorry,my mind was elsewhere (she apologized as the can man drove away)
She goes into her apartment and closes the door behind her, right before getting a call from her cousin back in Nigeria 'Kike'.
VIVIAN: Hey Kike (she answered)
KIKE: What's wrong?,you don't sound like you're in a good mood
VIVIAN: (sighs) I don't even want to talk about it, I had a bad evening.
KIKE: Don't tell me it's still about that friend of yours, Stephanie or whatever her name was, what did she do this time?
VIVIAN: (hisses) just pressuring me to drink Alcohol at a party we went to just now
KIKE: You know I've told you before, with the things you've told me about this girl,it's obvious she's living a wild and rebellious lifestyle,it's better you stay away from her,she's a bad influence
VIVIAN: Come on Kike, yes Stephanie is a party girl but she's not a bad person, I'll talk to her
KIKE: Good, better set her straight before she lures you into her world
VIVIAN: ha, Kike, you can be funny at times, even if I don't know where I'm going to, I know where I'm coming from,with all the storms my parents had to sail through for me to be here you think I'll mess it up?, You know me better than that (she assured)
Vivian talks a bit more with her cousin before going to bed, she doesn't bother to wait up on Stephanie cause she knew she'll be out late as usual. (Stephanie and Vivian are roommates)
The Next Day
It's 6am, Vivian is already up early studying for the exam she has at noon, couple minutes later Stephanie walks out the room, walking over to the fridge holding her head
VIVIAN: Hangover?
STEPHANIE: Obviously, ugh, Where did I keep the..(she says rummaging through the fridge)
VIVIAN: I think we're fresh out
STEPHANIE: oh no, Guess I'll just have to suck it up
VIVIAN: orrr, you could just go to the store and..
STEPHANIE: Did..Did you hear that? (She asked cutting Vivian off)
VIVIAN: what?, No, I didn't hear anything, what is it?
STEPHANIE: It sounds like a lot of work (she replied before slamming the fridge door)
VIVIAN: oh (she laughed)
STEPHANIE: By the way, I'm still waiting for my apology (she said folding her arms as she sat across Vivian)
VIVIAN: You're waiting for me to apologize to you? (She asks with a brow raised)
STEPHANIE: (nods)
VIVIAN: Ha!, Wonders shall never end, If anyone deserves an apology it's me,from you!, You were forcing me to do what I didn't want to
STEPHANIE: Gosh you sound like a freaking tween right now!, What?, Will you get grounded or something?,girl you're 23!,grow up already and loosen up a bit.
VIVIAN: Yes exactly, I'm 23, an adult fully capable of making my own decisions, me choosing not to drink isn't childish, it's BEING RESPONSIBLE.
STEPHANIE: Oh, so I'm the irresponsible one now?
VIVIAN: oh geez Steph, you can be so dramatic, if it's an apology you want then fine, I'm sorry for refusing to drink Vodka yesterday
STEPHANIE: And?
VIVIAN: And for yelling at you, now Could you please let me finish studying??
STEPHANIE: Let's be honest Vivi, even if you were given the whole day to study, it still wouldn't be enough for you Miss Einstein (Stephanie replied before going into the kitchen)
Stephanie and Vivian have been roommates since Vivian lived to D.C., and though Stephanie indeed was living a rebellious lifestyle and never really attended classes,she came from a wealthy home,so no one blamed her or complained, but regardless her flaws Vivian remains roommates and friends with her in hopes of changing her to a more responsible woman one day.
Around 4pm , Vivian walks back home from Uni after taking the exam, a few blocks away from her apartment she spots Stephanie, along with Emily and a few girlfriends as they chattered on their way to her apartment, she catches up to them as they were about to go in.
EMILY: Oh look girls, it's the party pooper (Emily stated with a low growl)
VIVIAN: it's nice to see you too Emily
STEPHANIE: So?, How was the exam?
VIVIAN: A bit more difficult than I had imagined but I tried my best
STEPHANIE: hm,okay.. you've met Carla and Kathy before right?( She said gesturing to the two girls who were with them)
VIVIAN: eh, maybe, You know I'm not so good with faces, but it's nice to meet you guys(she replied before going into the apartment)
Stephanie and her friends go inside and they all get comfy on the sofa while Vivian goes into the kitchen to grab herself something to eat
EMILY: Sooooo , girls, what are we gonna be wearing on Friday?
KATHY: still haven't decided yet,but I have some naughty ideas if you know what I mean (she says with a wink)
STEPHANIE: (laughs) no but girlll,LOVE the idea!, And I'm definitely gonna go all out
CARLA: I even heard Bianca is getting a boob job done AS WE SPEAK (She said and the girls gasps)
EMILY: But won't that take a few weeks to heal??
CARLA: Well she doesn't seem like she gives a damn, no one in their right mind is gonna miss the BIG FRIDAY!, almost everyone on campus is gonna be there,it's gonna be wild!
'The girls all scream in excitement'
STEPHANIE: Is it true students from D.C.U.B(DELLWOOD CITY's UNIVERSITY (B) )are gonna be there?
KATHY: That's what I heard too!, I hope it's true cause D.C.U.B guys are hot!
CARLA: Don't even get me started, I mean there's Devon, Jacob, Steven...
STEPHANIE: Hold on..what, Steven?, The one with the locs?, Is he coming?
CARLA: Yeah Steve is definitely gonna be there
STEPHANIE: I never saw him as the party type,he's always so calm, everytime I came across him
CARLA: Ha!, That's just his cover,he's a complete play boy!
KATHY: Yeah totally,I've seen him with a hundred girls
Stephanie goes over to peep at Vivian who was in the kitchen making some snacks with he headphones on
STEPHANIE: Girls, Vivi is crushing hard on that guy!,she literally has no idea.
EMILY: Seriously??
STEPHANIE: Yeah, they met during that program we had where both Universities cane together for projects or something like that, he was her partner.
EMILY: pft, I Always just thought she was a living android with no emotions (Emily said rolling her eyes and the girls laugh)
Just then Vivian walks in from the kitchen with a plate of golden brown cube snacks
VIVIAN: Anyone care for some ChinChin, it's a Naija Original (she said happily)
STEPHANIE: oo, don't mind if I do,(she replied before grabbing some and the rest do the same)
KATHY: wow, these are great
VIVIAN: Thanks(she replied before taking her seat on a sofa across the girls)
KATHY: So Vivi, are you gonna be where it's at on Friday?
VIVIAN: What's happening on Friday?( She asked munching on her ChinChin)
CARLA: oh nothing,just the biggest and craziest part ever at Club D.
VIVIAN: Those kinds of parties aren't really my thing, sorry
KATHY: Oh come on Vivi,come out of your shell a bit and have some fun!, You only live once you know
EMILY: You're wasting your time girls, she's a lost cause, probably scared no guy is gonna glance at her direction
VIVIAN: heh, yeah sure.
EMILY: I mean, your body count isn't all that sexy either and you're not even that pretty to be honest.
VIVIAN: You know, you're right, I'm not in the 'pretty' category, I'm beautiful..and I sure don't need anyone telling me that cause I know it myself, so what you're trying to do here.. won't work.
CARLA: She's right, you might be beautiful on the outside but who knows what hideousities are hidden under your clothing, (Scoffs) maybe that's why you're so scared of getting laid hmph.(she mocked and the girl all laugh except for Kathy)
VIVIAN: It's not being scared, it's called being DECENT, I don't and I won't spread my legs to every cute guy that comes my way, so you can keep making dumb and unrealistic assumptions in your head, it's completely your choice!, But in the end,it's no one's buisness ( she replied getting up)
STEPHANIE: Don't you wanna know who's gonna be there on Friday?
VIVIAN: Don't care. (She said before grabbing her headphones and walking out the door)
EMILY: god! Steph, how do you stand this girl
KATHY: Is she always like that?
CARLA: Why are you even friends with her?
STEPHANIE: (sighs) look Vivian is just.. Vivian, okay, she's different,I can't force her.(she shrugged)
EMILY: Ugh, so you're just gonna take that!?
STEPHANIE: take what?
EMILY: That insult!
STEPHANIE: What insult? (She asked confused)
CARLA: (chuckles) Girl's gotten so used to it, she doesn't even see it anymore
EMILY: Steph!, She called us 'Loose' and 'Cheap'.
KATHY: Girls,I think we're really just blowing the whole thing out of proportion,just let the girl be.
CARLA: Oh please Kathy!..I mean, does she think she being a virgin makes her better than us or what!?
STEPHANIE: Look, I know how you feel girls, she gets in my nerves too sometimes, you saw how she acted last night,she doesn't even drink
CARLA: Maybe being one of the Top student is what's getting to her head( She said spitefully)
STEPHANIE: Yeah, ugh, sometimes she even makes me feel...like I'm worthless and I'll never amount to anything (she replied with her hands folded)
EMILY: That nobody is NO ONE to make you feel that way...(chuckles) girls.. I think it's time we taught little miss goody too shoes a lesson (Emily said with a low scowl)
NEXT: Episode 2~Hidden Plot