Big Bold and beautiful episode 5 – 6
BIG, BOLD and BEAUTIFUL
(Story by Prisca Ezeh)
Episode 5
I went to one corner of the Library to cry my eyes out since the Library keeper wasn’t in.. I noticed someone close to the huge window crying silently, i decided to get close and try to console her…
“Hi can i sit with you?”
There was no response.. I asked again but silence was the answer, i was prepared to leave just then she said
“Please don’t go.. Am just sad but don’t worry i will get over it”
At last she said something… Though she was chubby also but not as fat as i am.. I kept quiet trying to get her accent and i knew she was actually from Nigeria
“Charisma and yours?”
“Christabel” i quickly replied
“Oh the fat pepperoni in school.. I guess you are becoming popular” she laughed.. I guess the word fat should never come out from her mouth again.. I was fuming in,side but with time we blended well..Charisma felt bad about her body and wished to die but after so many motivational talks and therapy..she wanted to study medicine and become a Plastic surgeon, she was always with the quote of; “Your body is beautiful, enjoy it!”
We talked for hours about places, this school and yes of course about Tiara..
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Two days later, i decided to take Charisma along to see Bright (the wounded student) at the hospital, we bought gifts and food since we were visitors.. Bright welcomed us warmly..he apologized for making fun of me the last time and promised to be better.. We became tight buddies, that was how i found my friends
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Bright got discharged from the hospital after the serious head injury which cost him most of the curriculum been delayed.. We helped out though
3 weeks to the dance competition.. I was anticipating on if Sina might call me to join her group..but she didn’t, then an idea popped up
“Risma let’s make our own team since what the school needed was 4 members.. I have you, Bright and I” i said smiling
Charisma looked sad but she never said a word, i sat close to her and said
“Reme-mbe”
Episode 6
“Remember what?! That we are fat or probably trying to disgrace ourselves?” Charisma fired
“Oh no.. I just thought about it”
“Don’t think about it, we are losers, fat fools, even if we are big, we ain’t bold enough to stand Sina!!”
“Charisma trust in yourself, a great woman once said; Your body is beautiful, enjoy it… So enjoy yours, learn to appreciate who you are”
She thought about it and said
“Your words are truly touching… You are right!..i love my body and am perfect even without hiding” Charisma lightened up immediately
“That’s my girl!”
Just then she said “But we ain’t complete yet, we need just one person” Charisma said
“Don’t worry, let’s just practice”
2 weeks to the competition, Charisma, Bright and myself practiced hærd, hanged out and stood out for each other not minding the insults.. We practiced at times at my house..Mum was really getting along with my friends and behaved like a mum whenever they visited..mum reduced smoking a little all because someone new came into her life..
“This flipping steps are too hærd” Charisma interrupted
“But we need to try” Bright said
“But we still need a fourth member to do the back dance!”
“I’ll do it!” An unexpected voice said and guess what it was my mum!!
“Oh no, not again, mom??”
“Yayyyy” Bright and Charisma chorused in joy
“Yes yes.. I will do the back dance.. Some kids needs to be whopped on that ass!”
“Your mum is so fun!” Charisma chuckled
I was looking stupid.. We later taught her the steps and hoped i won’t get disqualified for bringing my mum!!
1 week to the dance competition .. I fell really ill.. My mum took me to the hospital.. And the doctor confirmed i had Cancer but a benign one.. Surgery was needed to be done if not i might lose my life, i was scared when mum came into the room crying.. Serials of questions and mum confessed to me, i had to tell my school about my absence and my team mate..I was so shocked to hear from Bright that..