Mum was able to force me out of my room to attend school. It has been two weeks since the incident occurred. I was able to gather some courage and I left with mum for school. Mum was really angry at Peter and she insisted on meeting with the principal. We arrived at Cassidy High and everyone began to point fingers at me and make mockery of me. Tears rolled down my cheeks and I quickly wiped it off. Mum held my hand and smiled at me, assuring me that she's with me.
We got to the principal's office and I paused at the door.
"sweetie, I'm with you and I know your principal will support us"
'Mum...he's not going to do that"
"Of course he Will. Let's go in" Mum knocked at the door and we went in.
The principal welcomed us in. Mum narrated the whole story to him. He didn't believe us but mum tried to convince him. The principal invited Peter to his office. Peter without batting an eyelid denied that he raped me actually he lied and turned to accuse me of seducing him and that it was consensual. I wept bitterly cursing Peter but mum held my hand and consoled me. The principal ordered us out of his office. Before leaving I promised both the principal and Peter that it wasn't over, I would come back and seek revenge on them all, all those who hurt me and planed this to destroy me.
Mum and I left the office. Mum pulled me closer and patted my back.
"It's okay dear. Everything will be fine" mum consoled me.
"Fine? Mum ...you said fine? Nothing is fine. I hate it here. I hate everyone. They hurt me then accused me of being a seductress? Mum ...this isn't over. Trust me mum, I'll destroy them all. I'll make them pay!
"I'm in this with you Caroline. Trust me. Now, go get your stuff and let's leave this shit hole of a school" mum smiled at me.
"yes mum. I'll do just that. Wait for me. Don't go anywhere".
"I'll be right outside your door waiting for you darling"
"Okay mum".
I wiped off my tears and left for my class and packed up my stuff.
"That's her. She's got the nerve to show her face here" one of the students said and laughed.
I ignored her and continued packing.
"she's disgusting. Goodness " another student commented.
"I knew it. Peter couldn't possibly fall for a low life like her. She's nothing but a seductress. She's so ugly" said the first student.
I quickly wiped off my tears and finished up with the packing and before leaving the classroom, I took a good look at their faces, everyone who mocked me.
"I'll and back for you all in a deadly way" I mouthed and left.
I tried to avoid everyone, however it was impossible as people recognised me, laughed at me, pointed fingers at me and mocked me. Someone had the nerve to call me the porn girl and laughed at me. I quickly gave a death stare and continued.
While returning back to mum, I saw Peter and his friends with Tricia and her pets talking. I went closer and overheard their discussion. It was their plan all along. I discovered that they're siblings and Tricia had made Peter approach me, date me, rape me and dump me. My heart sank and there the tears came pouring down like rain. The man I loved so much is actually the brother of the demon who wants me dead and he too wants me dead. I returned to mum and left for our house. I never stepped my feet in Cassidy High again.
I was indoors, starving and crying, refused to meet with the outside world. Why would I when everyone hates me. My pictures began to circulate on the social media. Mum was insulted and humiliated at her workplace. Mum who couldn't endure all the insults and humiliations decided to resign, as she was mocked to be of loose character and have a daughter who is of loose character like her. While leaving the office with her stuffs, one of the staff pushed her down the stairs and she sustained some injuries.
The phone rang and I was informed about the accident and that mum was in the hospital. I rushed to the hospital to meet mum, wishing and praying that she survives. I rushed into the ward and fell on my knees before her and cried. I held mum's hand and kissed it. Mum smiled and assured me that she's fine. Mum promised to stay with me and help me fight this battle, first, she has to recover. I hugged mum and kissed her forehead. She survived.
Mum got discharged and we returned home.
*I'll fix you lunch mum. Just rest up"
"Caroline..."
"Yes mum. Do you need anything?
"Sit with me. Sit"
"But I have to fix your lunch"
"I missed you dear. I'm sorry for stressing you"
"C'mon mum. It's nothing. You're my mum. I'll go fix our lunch"
I fixed lunch and we ate in silence. After lunch I returned to my bedroom . I had a little nap . I immediately opened my eyes when I felt a hand on my head. Mum smiled at me.
"Come with me, I want to show you something important" mum said and left my room.
I sat up immediately, confused and wondered what she actually wanted to show me that's important.
Mum called me to the living room and handed a box to me. I opened it and my jaw dropped, money. Mum informed me that she had withdrawn some money for my surgery. She wants me to get a face reconstruction surgery. I was shocked to hear this from mum. She held my hands and explained to me why I need it.
"Everyone knows your face dear and no one would want to be with you after the incident. Yes you're the victim but the world doesn't see it that way. They see you as one with loose character. Trust me, it's for the best. The face reconstruction surgery marks the death of Caroline Zacharias and the new life of a new being... Sapphire Daniels. "
"Sapphire Daniels? But mum, I believe I can get Justice"
"You can't get Justice right now. What you need now is to start up a new life"
"By changing me?
"No. By being reborn as Sapphire Daniels dear. That's the new you. Sapphire Daniels will get the justice Caroline Zacharias deserves. Trust me dear" mum touched my face.
I was confused but I couldn't question mum's decision. After doing a lot of thinking about the face reconstruction surgery, I agreed to the surgery. We packed up and travelled to the city where the hospital was located.
I was so nervous. Mum held my hand and reassured me that she's with me.
I got ready and was taken to the operation room for the death of Caroline Zacharias and the birth of Sapphire Daniels.
I got my surgery done and I was taken to my ward. Mum hugged me.
"My dear, this is it. The new beginning for you. You'll be free from every pain you've suffered. Trust me dear. I love you"
Days went by, the bandages were on my face. I began to wonder what I would look like. Prettier or uglier? I was tensed. What if this surgery was a flop. I feared.
The day of the unveiling came. I was both anxious and scared of the result. I crossed my fingers. The doctor and the nurse walked into the ward, looking all bright.
"How are you miss? He asked me
"I'm fine sir" I replied.
"Ready to see your new face? He asked.
"Yes I am. I hope it turns out good"
"we hope so too" he replied.
"You hope so? My tone changed.
"Just kidding so relax. It will be great. Trust us.. let's begin"
Slowly and carefully they unwrapped the bandage. My heart leaped. I was pretty scared.
"Done. Give her the mirror" he asked the nurse.
"Yes doctor"
The nurse handed me a mirror to check out my face. I took a deep breath and exhaled softly before looking Into the mirror.
I saw my new face. The new me, Sapphire Daniels. My new face was flawless, so perfect and beautiful, ready for revenge. Mum smiled at me and I smiled back.
After a few days, I got discharged and I went home with mum.
Few days later, I finished up with my lunch and went into my room and was surprised to see my mum packing my things.
"Mum, what's going on? What are you doing? I mean...why are you packing my things?
"Sapphire Daniels, we're leaving the country next week Monday" mum said as she packed my stuff. " Listen dear...all your old stuff, I've set them ablaze. No trace of Caroline Zacharias, your past disappeared in that fire. This is the new you"
" Yes mum. This is the new me. Sapphire Daniels, ready to destroy those who destroyed Carolina Zacharias. Hold on guys, your greatest nightmare is coming soon" I smirked.