Doubts!

**Meier's Manor****

I squinted my eyes, as I felt sudden rays of brightness on my face, the sensation was too unconfortable, so I shield my face with my hand.

''Ugghhh ! '' I don't appreciate the early disturbance, I tried opening my eyes, but the process was taking forever, it was like my eyes were glued together, compelling me to give up my protest, and go back to sleep. But I can't ! I felt exposed, as if I was in a public conference with a lot of cameras' lights flashing at me, like it's prey. At least that was how my brain interpreted it at the moment. I could feel the tinklings of my lashes on my cheeks, as my eyeslids were fluttering involuntering.

Slowly, I opened my eyes, but immediately turned to my right side, as it was too bright on my left. I was still a little dazed, as I stared blankly on a wall, that was in my line of view. I felt empty, in fact I don't even know the colour of the wall! What's a wall? What's a colour? What language is this?........

The click of the door being shut, helped my foggy brain to clear. I apruptly sat up, as my eyes darted warily across the room, it was spaciouse, coulourfull, with a lot of unnecessary things, that was not even needed in a room, the walls were painted blue. I seem to slowly come out of my daze...OH! this looks more like my room...It is my room!

I turned my focuse to my window, and saw that my curtains, had been pulled aside, exposing my room to the harsh sun rays.

'' Fudge nuggets!!!! '' I cursed under my breath, what a cruel thing to do to a sleeping beauty. My lips pursed, as I glanced at the door. I had an idea who came in, and I hope she won't come back any time soon.

I slumbed back on my bed and buried my head with my blanket, forcing myself to get more sleep. Not ready to face the day yet.

But I wasn't sleepy any more. [Better get started with it already!] my brain advised. My petty mindset won't listen.

I will show them I can still sleep peacefully, in a bright room. I was litearlly suffocating myself under the blanket, it was getting hot, and I could feel sweats forming on my hairlines, and driping on my forehead. Sommer was never my best season, but I never had problem with it, until now.

My door creeked, my body stilled..I even held my breath, as I continued to play asleep.

'' Miss?....'' Footsteps approached my beadsides.'' Miss? The tone was hesistant. Frau Schneider, has a gentle soul.

I felt bad for her, she must've been under my mum's fire, at such an early hour of the day. Although, I wanted to stay in bed, just like the spoiled brat, that everyone sees me as!, yet I equally don't want to make her work stressful.

I peeked through my blue blanket '' Yes, Hannah'' My voice was low.

She was towering over me, but I wasn't intimidated, because her expression was friendly just like always.

'' Your parents are waitng for you at the dinner '' She informed me.

I frowned. '' How so ? Isn't it too early for that?'' I got up from the table, and stretched my arms.

'' Ebele, it's almost noon '' she answered with a light chuckle.

'' What!!!!! '' I was sure my eyes popped, like those of my favourute anime!

I picked my alarm from my bedside, and sure enough it was 11: 25 a.m. I placed back, where it belongs. My alarm was a fish, its colour was of blue, and white stripes. Why do I still feel exhausted, after sleeping for more than seven hours?

'' Ughhhhh !!!!! '' I groaned, as I saw my face and hair in the mirror. My black liner, and shiney eyeshadow were smeared on my eyes. I looked like zombie, that has been electicuted ! Can you picture that ?

I wonder how Hahnna was able to keep her smile with me looking like this. and it was all my fault. I would have to freshen up, before going down, and it would take a while. My family like eating lunch even before 12 : 00 noon.

'' I noticed you came later than midnight.'' She asked with her eyes raised

'' I don't think I can make it, just tell them I won't be coming down for lunch'' I took my huge blue pin from my pin stack, and pin my sturbbon hair, into a bedhead bun.

'' I'm sure they won't be happy about it, darling. You already missed breakfast ''

'' Ughhhhhh! But I don't want them to wait!!'' I bit my lips. '' Then tell them I'm on my period, and its driving me crazy. AHHH!'' I began sheddind crockodie tears. ''Just don't stand there, go tell them. Ahhhhh!...Ughhhhh!' I raised my voice more and more.

'' Ebele, will quit behaving like a baby '' Her tone was serious, but her eyes was smiling. I pouted my lips, with my big brown eyes blinking, like a sad puppy.

'' Okay! okay! now stop already I will get going now. '' She looked so done with my drama.

'' If you need me for anything let me now, okay? '' I nooded with a sweet smile. She returned the smile, before leaving. I signed in relieve, that I won't be facing any family drama soo. This was like the first time in forever, that I've woken up so late. I wonder why Mrs Hahnna did not bother waking me.

My morning ritual was all messed up, and it was his fault, I felt so angry at myself for calling him. All it did was to worsen my mood.

Before closing the door quietly. I let out a sign of relieve, as I was not ready for any familiy drama. My morning routine was messed up, and it was all his fault.I shouldn't have called him last night, the conversation only worsened my mood.

I almost don't have anything to do everyday, unlike my classmates who had works or family to keep busy with. I slept by 4:15 a.m, and was too tired to carry out my usual night routine, as a result my skin was covered in tiny red rashes. I couldn't stand my bad breath any longer, so I hurried to the bathroom.

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''Your mum made me prepare a hungover soup for you.'' Mrs Hahnna said, wearing her usuall smile.

'' And she also knew you were lying.'' she winked at me. My eyes widened. '' How is that even purposible? '' I exclaimed.

'' You didn't say anything, did you?'' I squinted my eyes in suspicious.

''Of course not!'' She was quick to cover up. '' you're just very bad in lying, wasn't it two weeks ago, that you had your period? ''

Why didn't I think of that? I taped my forehead in disbelieve. '' Was she mad? '' I asked sheepishly.

Frau Hahnna shook her head. '' She's in fact in a very good mood today!''

'' Then why do I have to drink this soup? I told her I was not drunk!! Why can't she believe me for once? Or is she trying to punish me?'' I stared at the soup in disgust.

'' She just worried about you. '' She commented in a gentle voice.

'' How was your night ? '' She enquired, with a worried look.

'' I'm no longer a child now. Whatever they say, doesn't hurt me anymore'' I gave a reasuring smile.

'' I was not asking about that silly, I know you can handle anything thrown your way. I just wanted to be sure you had a good night. It's unlike you to miss your Yoga exercise.''

'' I slept late, and couldn't wake up early.'' I sighed dejectable. I was completely lost earlier, the

'' Today seems to be a good day, they have been

Feeling refreashed and all dolled up. I smiled to myself as I restyled my hair in a bun.

Like in slow motion they opened a little