Beautiful Things

EPISODE 1

******MORNING*******

Honey!!! Is time for school, your late already. Mum’s voice flew into my ears, I did a little

stretch looking at the wall clock its 8.03amalready.

What!!!!I exclaimed, got up as quick as possible, bumped into the

shower and was out in less than a minute, I did’nt even used the mouth wash, I grabbed ma

bags and eye lenses kissed my mum goodbye and then hit the road.

Well my name is Darren lance, a 15 years old kid who lives in Swellview. My school Swellview high was just down the road. My mum always thought I was a dull kid, but heyy!! I just hated my school, I got bullied every single day, I never really saw myself as lucky but as a kid, I’ve got really big dreams.

Well at least I did’nt realize what big dreams meant but as much as I would love to be a popular don juan who knows how to do a couple of things, I think I just wanna be that person nobody sees(invisible). And that’s because things always gets weird around me……..

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Finally got to school in such a hurry Oh….my God not again!!! I forgot my glasses again!

**** The doctor was clear when he said you want to see clearly; you’d be needing those

glasses***

I thought to my self, things can’t get any be worst than it already is can It?

English tutor already in class. I thought of going back home, wouldn’t want to

start my day with troubles but there’s this part of me that refused to back down

“wheeew” like a wind I almost flew in when she turned yelling my name….. Darren!!!!! What

the hell do you think your doing???

OMG!! I froze as I felt my own heart sink. This time all attention was on me, I could only

wish the ground would open up and swallow me. Mrs Queen in her ever-harsh tune said “Congratulations boy you just doubled your punishment, now go back to your sit your gonna get what you deserve right after my class”. To say I was scared would be total understatement. Every single kid kept laughing like they just witnessed a real life hilarious scene as usual, I guess I’m already used to this embarrassment, I heard people call names like clown, nerd, douchebag etc, all the time. But those ain’t new to me because I was beginning to think it was a normal for me.

Finally the witch finished teaching and was ready to sentence me to

maybe 100years of shame or a thousand? Just could’nt get any worst.

EPISODE 2

*******THE SENTENCE********

I was tied to pools stake as usual but this time every kid in my class threw water balls at me,

I just stared into an open space feeling angry, hurt, hated, different.

Then it dawned on me, it doesn’t matter how bad I feel, I still have to keep my emotions in

check. I was beginning to doubt if I had anypride at all

*******FLASHBACK********

DEAR DIARY MUM ALWAYS SAID AM SOON GONNA BE A MAN, JUST LIKE MY DAD. I

WONDER WHAT MY 1ST YEAR IN HIGH WOULD BE, WOOOW!!

ITS SO GONNA BE FUN….. ATLEAST AM SUREOF IT I THOUGHT TO MY SELF.

My week went smooth and I thought my high school years would be remarkably awesome, thought I would raise my shoulders high and say am now a man but as time flew by I got bullied by my class mate who claims am not supposed to be in their school and then I found myself gradually becoming more introverted, shy, timid, soft hearted kid with

inferiority complex well I wont fail to mention I was given the name Greenville’s clown.

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While the balls were thrown at me I thought about my life in Greenville then I admitted to

myself I had no pride left in me.

Finally, my punishment was over, I was really soaked with water but somehow the pains my

heart felt was expressed on my face and I guess it only made me look funnier cos everyone got to laugh like they were in the movies.

I got to the bathroom to clean myself up, looking into the mirror all I saw was a broken kid I just grabbed my bags and ran home.

I got home ran passed my dad who just stared like hey whats wrong with that kid.

*********MY FAMILY*********

My dad a Chemical/Petrochemical Engineer who spent most of his time on road trips, while mum was an event planner, other than that she was always invited to talk shows like relationships, parents and kids issues in general while my big sis…. Britney studies law in college and then of course me.

*********DAD***********

Honey whats wrong with that kid he just ran past me into his room without a word.

Mum: uhmm well, dear have been trying to tell you but you’ve been a little busy lately.

Ever since he started high school he’s been acting all weird plus he’s never gotten good

grade I think he needs a father and son chat.

Dad: Annie am gonna try but you know that kid has never taken my advice seriously I think Britney could be of help.

Mum: alright then am calling her right away.

I remained locked up in my room for that day, who cares about food this time have had just

enough of those bullies, I just couldn’t take it anymore, those were the last word I thought of

before sleeping.

I was awakened by the constant banging on my door, hmmm I guess this person doesn’t want

to give up. I stood up groaning like I was having the worst hangover of my life, I dragged my self to the door with blurry eyes.

EPISODE 3

*********OOO MY GOODNESS!!!!!!**********

BRITNEY!!!! I yelled a bit seeing my big sis standing at my door with her ever pretty smile,

just then I fell into her arms and that was the last thing I remembered.

She held him in her arms as she called out for her parent, who rushed upstairs, while dad

bundled me into his car.

I woke again seeing a really bright fluorescent lights, so bright that I kept trying to see for

sometime but my eyes were hurting and blurry, finally I could make out images of my sis and images of a few individuals in white until it dawned on me I was at the hospital.

Finally I could see abit clearly, although still blurry cos I wasn’t having my lenses on.

Britney!! I thought excitedly as I tried sitting up but my head ached so bad I couldn’t help but scream.

Ouccch!!!!

Which caught her attention. Darren your awake! Just relax ok am right here. That was when

I realised I was on drip, I really wanted to hug her and cry over her shoulder, but right now

all I could do was let out a painful smile.

********BRITNEY*********

I just came back from school early this morning after dad called last night with a tone

that seems like there’s an emergency. I got home walked straight to Darren’s room, I smiled to myself with the thought of how happy he’s gonna be on seeing me. I knew he missed me a lot like I did to, then he passed out in my arms.

And now here’s my Darren looking very fragile, whatever happened he must have been hurt so

bad I really can’t stand seeing him hurt she finally let out. I know its kinda hard but you have to get better.

I saw a drop of tears from her right eye and all I did was nod.

******MY PARENTS*******

DOCTOR: I suppose you are Mr and Mrs lance, well there’s actually nothing physical wrong

with your son

MUM: *smiling* I guess my boy is perfectly alright?

DOCTOR: Actually, from our diagnoses your son is suffering a very high level of emotional

stress issues if not attended to can result into a psychotic break down.

DAD: What!!!

DOCTOR: Yes he’s body system just couldn’t take it any longer, it shuts down, which resulted to fainting and the coma state he’s in.

Not to worry he’d be alright but then he has to be kept away from being worried about the

past, and if he could be happy for at least 3months, that way whatever form of emotional

stress he’s going through, would have reduced effect.

EPISODE 7

I woke up that mornin feeling so great! Best night ever I smiled, I crawled outa bed, went straight to the kitchen. Today's aroma was totally different (as a mummy's boy I know the aroma of her foods when I smell them lol) definitely Britney should be the one cooking I sighed. Finally I was @the kitchen, saw mum standing and Britney busy running up and down while mum just watched her like she was being supervised.

ME: Good morning pretty lance( imitating gran- dad)

MUM: smiling...... Oooh ur awake, hope u slept well.

BRITNEY: Mum can you plss tell this kid of yours that am over here

MUM: He heard you, she said still smiling

ME: If it’s a good morning u're waiting to hear u'd never get one kourt lol. In a quick reflex she threw a spoon @ me but hey I was faster, I dodged

MUM: Dee go get dress you'll be spendin your day with me

ME: Alryte mum.... I reali loved hanging out with my mum, I actually love my dad but I could do anytin for my mum. I went straight up, did a few cleaning in last than a hour I was through with my preparation. I just hummed and sat on my bed, thought abt my school especially our prom night, I have lots of preparation to do. Jst then I heard mum voice, Darren come down for breakfast. After eating in silence, mum and I hit the road, its been long since I went on vacation I thought to my self.

MUM: Dee aint you curious, why I asked you to come with me

ME: Noddin negatively

MUM: Smiling, well we got a contract last to design and decorate the HEART GARDENS for bachelors eve. Dee I jst want you to figure out certain things for yourself