Beliefs

She leaned her head against the tree while she lip sang to Lil Nas X " Sun goes down "

" I wanna run away, don't wanna lie. I don't want a life. send me a gun and I'll see the sun. I'd rather run away don't want a lie I don't want a life, send me a gun and I'll see the sun..."

"...You need an instant ease, from the life where you got plenty.Of every hurt and heartbreak,you just take it all to the face.I know that you want to cry

But it's much more to life than dyin'

Over your past mistakes and people who threw dirt on your name " the boy from earlier joined her.

" do you agree with what he said. Do you think that there is alot to life other than dying. " she asked in a low tune.

" honestly I don't know. People have different dates and so everyone faces everything in different ways. just because am strong enough to face my life head on doesn't mean the next person is. We are all different. The principles working for me would not necessarily work for you. For him it's all about taking it all in and being cool with it but for others it could mean facing the problem head on with enough aggression to push it all away. Either way, I do not support anyone who thinks dying is the best solution "

He sat down next to her but she moved away.

"do you think that everyone has a life of roses " she asked again

"some people are born lucky while some struggle for the rest of their lives. It's all destiny and fate-God's plan. "He answered back calmly

"you believe in God? "

"of cause. Do you? "a confused look on his face was formed.

" I don't believe in a God that creates a world and places people above others. A God that makes the poor get poorer and the rich get richer. A God that sees millions die while he is seated on a throne doing nothing. I don't believe in such a God"

"Your an atheist ? That's new. Your the first one I have met especially since we are in Africa.A very religious continent with people who worship God as if they were the main origins of Christianity "a friendly smile curved up on his lips

" I don't get influenced by my surroundings. My opinions come from deep thoughts, critical thinking and a series of analysis I have made through events I have experienced or through the journey of others. My belief has nothing to do with you so stay out of it " her voice was stern and harsh startling the pigeons.

" I won't push it then. Am Don by the way"

" You already told me Luke " she hissed

" Luke is a family name. Am Don.Nice to meet you" He smiled warmly

" Am Bella Williams.And stop interrupting my grinding " she replied rudely

" Am sorry " He smiled again

Why doesn't he just buzz off. She screamed in n her head. He really should stop hovering around me. Yet I want to see his smile so often.What am I thinking.Gosh!! He has to stay away from me.

" Why aren't you in maths class '' Bella asked him

" I don't really know. To be honest am not really a math genius. Really hate that subject. I just keep seeing numbers that don't really make any sense. What about you though "

" It's of no use to me at all"

" your career doesn't involve maths at all? " his eyes sparkled with interest

She rose to her feet immediately " Stop trying to know me. Just stay away!! "

With that, she walked away completely ignoring him calling her name.

The school bell rang signaling the end of the school day. The students trooped down the stairs chattering as they walked towards the school gate.

Bella stood by the gate waiting for Angie who showed up after a while.

" what kept you " Her eyes shifted focus to the package in Angie's hand

" Nothing important. Don't bother with it. Let's go then. Am spending the afternoon at your place "

The sound of the blender drowned the constant purrs of Bella's cat as she was being stroked by Angie.

Bella sat on the counter, her eyes fixated on her two best friends in the world.She didn't want to leave them for anything in the world but she was leaving them for something out of this world. The thought of it squeezed her insides. A tear trickled from her eye and strayed to her neck.

The door opened and was closed with a bang.

" welcome home dad. What would you like to eat "

"Mashed potato would be fine " he replied in an exhausted voice. He yawned widely and headed for his room

" He seems tired " Angie said

" He always is. Every single time he comes home from work he heads to his room and stays locked up till morning where he makes breakfast and heads out. The same cycle for the past few years. How energizing " She added sarcastically.

"Your dad is trying to look out for you. With his demanding work and you and your constant fidadduls, he has his hands full.give the man some credit Bel "she stroked the cat gently.

"quit acting like your my mom" she got off the counter and opened the pot serving the mashed potato into three plates with tomato sauce and grilled fish on the side.

" do carry these to my room while I take this to dad "

She tapped the door gently for a while but he did not respond. she heard the shower running lightly so she walked in and placed his food on the table.She dressed his bed and exited his room.