Been poor is a sin

"Amelia, kaira" Mrs Cassano called out sweetly she knew her two lovely daughters where lazy when it comes to waking up. She called for them with the idea of waking them up "Amelia, kiara you two should get your butt from there and go wash up meanwhile I will be preparing breakfast for you both.

KAIRA POV

Wow!! the sun is out already, I wonder what today will bring I said as I yawned. Although I was just 10 but was smart and beautiful.

I miss those days when we were a happy family, we played together, had fun and my dad won't bear to see any of us hurt he always tried his best to make sure he gives us the best of life.

"Tssk" but everything is changed now since my dad lost his job we all struggle to eat and pay for our tuition.

We have lost that happiness we once had.

I don't want to cry thinking of all this.

"Amelia wake up I hit her lightly on her face, yes that's my big sister whom I cherish so much she's also my best friend. Enough of all this talk.

Few minutes later we where down ready to eat, mummy where's dad" Amelia asked innocently.

Have I not told you never to ask me about your dad again mum said with a frown, maybe he's going to look for a job with the final result of coming back here the same, but today if he doesn't come back here he won't eat anyth.....

"Mum stop it" Amelia said in between tears you know dad always tries his best to provide for us before things went down

"hey Amelia don't talk to me like that ever again his best is not enough" mum yelled.

Mum!! kaira called crying, been poor is not a sin why the sudden change, why!! I asked already raising my voice and before I could finish a resounding slap was heard.

Wtf!! did I just see stars. "kaira I will have to provide you with answers, been poor is a sin a big one at that do you hear me "damn" mum swore and she headed inside slamming the door. What could we do we sat there crying forgetting we were to go to school.

"Amelia, kai...." dad paused as he saw us in tears he knew immediately what was going on. Slowly he came to us "hey Kiddies everything will be okay" he said cuddling us,we nodded looking up at him we could see he was unhappy and scared. Now hurry up let's get ready for school

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After walking quietly we reached school.

Hey"dad called, we looked up at him,make sure you study well and make me proud okay,don't listen to what the other kids says to you okay.

Yeah, thanks dad Amelia said. We bade him goodbye as we turned to leave, make sure you take care of your little sister dad shouted after we have covered a distance.

Hey you two over there" our head teacher called pointing at our direction, we turned to see her glaring hatefully at us.

Yes miss" we chorused simultaneously,

you two are late again how many times do I need to remind you that lateness isn't condoned here. We just stared at her unable to answer. Alright since you two won't say anything go wash the toilets after that meet us at the Assembly hall.

"Hey kaira are you alright" Amelia called me,

yea I answered almost immediately, truth be told I wasn't alright my tummy hurt a lot, but the best I could do is to stay strong, I don't want to be a burden to anyone in other not to complicate things.

Okay am relieved hearing that, let just hurry up and get back on time Amelia encouraged.

When we got back to the Assembly hall, immediately we got in we where told to come up on stage which we did, all eyes on eyes. Gosh I hate this feeling kaira said. You two haven't paid your school fees yet, why, the principal queried"

"Am sorry ma'am we will inform our parent"Amelia apologized.

Enough of that even if you tell them what can they do" she asked, you two should just go home and don't come back here until you pay up.

AMELIA POV

"Gosh" this is so embarrassing. I looked up to see everyone staring at us,some were laughing at us,while some where throwing hateful comment at us.I started having mixed feelings of anger and emotions,maybe mum was right,been poor is a sin. "I promise I will make lot of money so no one in the future will look down on me" I vowed as I left the school in anger forgetting I have a sister.

< KINGSTON TECH>

Uhmm, so Mr cassano what do you say you are looking for here.

Am looking for a job, it has always been my dream to work in this company"Mr cassano answered not sure of what his saying.

Hahaha you are quite funny, do you think you are fit to work here,this place is no place for people like you, so just forget it. It's saying in your CV that you did multiple part time job, scoffs, do you think we sell food here,am sorry you will have to walk out now.

feeling rejected he managed to drag his feet out.

Ohh God am I destined to end up like this? how will I pay my children tuition with my condition Mr cassano asked no one in particular.

"Kaira amelia" dad called as he walked inside, father kaira jumped on him,I missed you so much, is that so, dad said laughing.

Amelia just remained where she was without saying anything, that was unusual.

Amelia dad called walking towards her,I bought you chick...dad we need to pay for our tuition she said interrupting him before he could finish his statement.

Amelia is okay I will sort everything out okay, just then Mrs Cassano walked inside wearing a long face, "honey" dad called, can you lend me some money there is this investment I need to enter, please this time I will not fail you.

Look here cassano I don't have any money to lend you and beside I want to tell you that I can no longer continue in this relationship am asking for a divorce and as you can see what is in my hands I just said yes to peter the CEO of dosin groups.

KAIRA POV

What did I just hear mum say,not again,she want to divorce dad,impossible,I just remained fixed at a spot with different thought running through my mind.

AMELIA POV

What!! did I just hear well, my prayers will soon be answered, I won't regret this choice even if I have to be separated from my family.

Dad heart shattered, honey I understand you, I won't resent you,I hope you find happiness with him,am unable to provide for you all,it's fine dad said with tears.

so Amelia and kaira, mum said without remorse who are you going to follow make your choice now, think carefully she said not minding dad's feeling.

I choose to stay with....