intro

"mother"Roseline called as she ran down the stairs

"how many times have I told you to stop calling me that"her step mother said as she stared daggers at roseline

"I'm sorry"she muttered

"what is it"

"I need money for my college entrance form "Roseline said as she stared down at her feet

"do you work?"her step mom asked

"sorry?"Roseline asked as she looked at her step mum

"I don't have money for you...work and earn

"but mum,I have no experience or whatsoever"

"who cares"

"but"

"thsts enough. I dont have money to give to you and if it's so important to you then work and earn money"

"mum?"her step sister who has been listening to them all this while suddenly called

"yes my princess"

"I need money for my college entrance form"

"And how much is it"

"30$"

"Alright...just wait for a minute" her step mother said as she pushed Roseline aside and headed upstairs

"its 10 not 30"Roseline said to her sister who was the same age as her

"shut it"

"but...."

"I said shut it ..what are you going to do,rat me out nd who will believe you"Mira her step sister said with disgust filled in her voice

"I will do no such thing but pls can you lend me 10$?..I promise to pay back"

"on one condition"

"which is"

"not to rush stepsis,will,think about it"

"here is the money my angel and dont forget to ask for anything..your mother has enough to give"her step mum said as she came down the stairs

"Alright mum...let's go and take this"Mira said to Roseline as she handed over her heavy school bag

"why put much book when you dont need them"Roseline asked cos the bag was too heavy to carry

"do you need the college entrance fee?...if yes then shut the fuck up and do as told"Mira said not sparing a glance at Roseline

...

"thank you Mira,I really appreciate "Roseline happily said as they both walked down the street

"you don't need to thank me since you are going to pay for it"Mira said with an eye roll

"I can do anything...I'm really grateful and I owe you alot"Roseline said with a smile

...

"here,wash this"Mira said as she threw clothes at Roseline

"ok"

"with your hands and not the washing machine"

"but..."

"I need it to be washed with your hands and not with the washing machine and if I find out you made use of it when you are a gonna"Mira said with a threatening voice

Things became worse for Roseline that she felt like giving up and running away from home.Her step sister became more and more harsh on her that she regretted ever asking for help from her.I know you will be wondering how I found myself in this situation

I'm Roseline the only child of the Martin's Family, things were going on smoothly with my family until my step mother showed up at our door step claiming to have a child for my father and ever since then things changed,my mother later died of depression and anxiety leaving me with my step mother and sister,months later my father tralved out of the country and hasn't step his leg here since then...he only sends money to my stepmother for our upkeep.I've been suffering in my own father's house for years now and I keep blaming my father for not being a good husband and a father to me and my late mum.My father could not deny the allegations since he once had an affair with my step mother.Ever since then my life has become miserable...I can't eat nice foods, wear nice clothes and do things kids of my age do .I spent all my years and time at home doing the house chores, sometimes my stepsister is nice to me and sometimes she's not but she is not as,heartless as her mother