The past 2 (A friend who was like a sister and my first love)

"What do you think?"

"So, she killed him?"

"Yeah, people like him don't deserve to live do they?"

(Sounding not happy about it) "Well, what he did wasn't good but…but taking someone else's life is the worst thing to do, and you also sound judgmental."

"Hehehe, someone once said, 'everyone is a killer it all depends on how far you have been pushed.' She did what she could to save herself and her daughter, Marble told me that the man was a control freak and some of the clients were disrespectful, also sometimes he would refuse to pay her mum her earnings because he said that was payment for staying at his place on top of that he was abusing Marble for free on top of that."

"So, are you a killer Tasha?"

"Are you paying attention? That is not the point here."

"I know, but the way you talk about death or killing without flinching worries me."

"Don't worry, you will understand with time and besides the only person that I had always wanted to kill is myself but it seems like the heavens have always been in disapproval."

"Tasha don't you ever say that again."

"You like saying my name, a day will not pass without you saying Tasha more than twice, let me proceed and stop interrupting."

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"Anyway, the damage was done, and both mother and daughter continued to do the same business. The difference was that no one was controlling them and they were now able to do as they pleased with their earnings. People in school knew about it, some could laugh and some boys would even get close to Marble just to get a taste of her. I didn't laugh, I felt pity for her, if life wasn't unfair to both mum and daughter she wouldn't end up where she was.

However, the news forced her to change schools but we kept contacting each other, I was more than happy that I had finally found my lost sister. I stood by her and never disclosed her story to my mother but each time she would come to my place my mum would tell me that something about her was off, but I never read much into it. With time her mum was arrested and she is still in jail as we speak, Marble was left to take care of herself, and fortunately, I was there to keep her company, and sometimes we would visit her mum together. She couldn't go back to her dad because already they were not in good books and she was scared that news about what she and her mum were doing had already reached him.

With time, after high school, I began to work at Mike's restaurant the one in the city center, because I wanted to raise more pocket money before going to university. That is where I met Tiny who is now my ex-boyfriend, the guy was like the center of attraction almost every girl's dream-guy, tall, handsome, with a contagious smile and a soothing voice. I thought I was lucky for him to look in my way, we started dating and he was my first boyfriend…"

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"Huh! So, you mean you never had any boyfriend before? What were you even doing in that school of yours?"

"I only had one mission and that is to learn, if you keep interrupting, I will not tell you anything again."

(Rolling her eyes) "Sorry, you may proceed…"

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"He was my first boyfriend and just as they say 'the first love is the sweetest, I felt like I was the luckiest woman living on earth. I loved him so much, and later on, I then introduced him to Marble. She admired him and could not stop talking about Tiny each time we would meet. With time Tiny began to ask me for that which I could not give him, he was always putting pressure on me and I was determined not to give in to him but my love for him never wavered."

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(Interruption )

"Sorry for the interruption, let me get this straight (gesturing) so the guy wanted to have sex with you is that it?"

(Feeling shy, and slapping Lisa's hand) "Idiot, aren't you embarrassed by saying such words?"

(Surprised) "Heh, Tasha so not only are you innocent, you are naturally, shy, hehe this is so interesting."

(Smirking) "It's been long since we last exchanged some blows, do you want us to fight?" I said showing my fist to her.

(Holding back) "Not at all, you may continue."

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"Anyway, with time Tiny stopped talking about his desires and I was glad that he did, at least we were no longer fighting about the issue anymore. Things progressed smoothly between us, our couple was always admired by, most of our colleagues, and I was enjoying my relationship.

With time Tiny began to go out of the city because of work so most of the time I would be spending the weekend with Marble or my mum. At some point he spent almost two weeks out of the city, Marble had gone to city B weeks ago so I decided to go to his place and tidy the house and another thing I was just bored, so I needed to do something to keep me busy. I got to his place and as I was about to unlock the door, I found out it was open already, I could hear voices, I was scared because I thought someone had broken into the house. I tip-toed into the house following the voices and realized that they were coming from Tiny's bedroom. I slowly opened the door of the room only to witness the shock of my life.

Marble and Tiny were busy fulfilling their lustful desires, I took several pictures and a video of them, honestly, I don't know what was going through my head. I then walked towards where they were and stopped the moment, I got close, I guess it was because I couldn't believe my eyes and I wanted to make sure if what I had just seen was real. I just stood there watching as they proceeded without noticing me, I couldn't utter a word my heart was shuttered which rendered me powerless to speak. What I was witnessing felt so unreal, after some minutes Tiny and Marble noticed my presence.

The environment turned tense and awkward, confusion struck both of them as they were trying to figure out how I came in, how long I had been standing there, and how they would explain what I had just witnessed as well as apologize. I couldn't wait for any of their explanations, I just stormed out of Tiny's place, and ran to my house. My heart was so heavy that I shut myself in my room for three days, if I say I cried during those days that would be an understatement, I mourned, I had no appetite for food, and I wasn't myself at all.

Of all the people, I couldn't believe someone that wasn't only a friend but also a sister could stab me in the back like that, I did all a sister could for that girl, I stood by her during her worst days, I couldn't tell where I went wrong and I drowned into depression and had to stop working for a couple of days. Thanks to my mum she stood by me and never blamed me for being naive, she just encouraged me to be careful next time and take care of myself.

As for Tiny, he ended up introducing himself to my mum because I never did, I thought it was too early for that. Though she wasn't happy with what he did, she didn't want to interfere she wanted me to deal with the issue on my own. He tried all he could to make it up to me, gifts, surprises, he did several things and with time I understood him and decided to give him another chance. Besides, I was the one who introduced Marble to him, the one who refused to sleep with him also, he was my first lover I wasn't going to let go just like that.

However, it was over between Marble and I, her betrayal was something I couldn't and will never forgive. She tried all she could to apologize but they say 'once bitten twice shy,' I didn't want to fall into the same pit twice and I ended up cutting all ties and contacts with her. Later on, I went back to my workplace as days passed by, one of our workmates was having a birthday party at her place and everyone was invited. I wanted to turn her down but I felt bad because that would seem like I held something against her or I would seem like someone who wasn't supportive.

Tiny wasn't around but he was okay with me going to the party and so was my mum. The party was held in the evening and most people were sleeping over just to avoid any inconveniences also it was a moment for us to bond as workmates and other people who were invited. The party was so much fun that I was looking forward to attending more parties in the future. The following morning, I woke up and my head felt heavy, I couldn't remember part of the previous day's events but I could still remember that I never had any alcohol or smoked anything. I didn't dwell much on the issue, I just thought the reason was I slept tired because I had helped to prepare food, danced, and also ate a lot. I took a shower and after I got dressed, I bid those that were awake farewell and then headed to my house. The moment I got home Tiny sent a picture and he asked me to explain what the picture meant."