Category: THE GIRL ON WHEELS

THE GIRL ON WHEELS 
The Girl On Wheels – Episode 7

THEME: (I Don’t Have Legs)

By Authoress Ti Fe

THE NEXT DAY
    THEODORA’S POV
MotherO pushed me to school on my wheelchair, and as usual the students in the school compound couldn’t stop giggling and whispering something into their ears.
I ignored them totally, thinking of my new handsome friend. We almost got to my class and I heard Matthew’s name in some ladies discussion.
I paid attention to them and I heard they saying Matthew is so handsome and they wish to have him on their beds one day.
I rolled my eyes in disgust as mother stopped pushing the chair at the front of the door.
“Bye Charlotte, I need to get going now.” She kissed me and rushed out of my sight.
I sighed and held my wheels pushing it into the class. Immediately I got in, the students started throwing rags at me.
I blocked my face with my hands and I felt tears wet my eyes. I know this is all Faith’s plan.
“That’s enough!” I heard a familiar voice yell in front of me. I opened my eyes and I saw Matthew facing the class and boiling in anger.
The ladies were drooling over him and they stopped throwing the rags. I was Faith burning in fury as she watched both of us.
“Are you okay?” Matthew asked facing me. He smoothened my hair with his palm helping me remove the dirt in it.
“Thanks.” I replied shyly. He moved to my back and pushed my wheelchair to our seat. I looked at Faith and I saw her clench her fist.
We got to our seat and Matthew placed my chair very close to his before sitting down. I looked up and I saw the whole class were focused on us.
“Why does he defend her so much? He is so handsome when angry. Faith won’t let her be. Matthew is too handsome to like somebody like her.” I heard the class murmur.
I sighed feeling very sad but I felt Matthew hand on mine.
“Ignore them friend.” He said smiling.
“We are friends now?” I asked happily.
“Yes we are and I really wish we could talk in a private place.” He said smiling.
“Sure, what about lunch time?” I asked.
“Great!” He replied smiling. It is so amazing, he looks happy today.
Another teacher came in and wrote Mathematics on the board. Ye!!! I love Mathematics.
I heard Matthew sigh sadly. I looked at him wondering what changed his mood all of a sudden.
“Matthew are you okay?” I asked looking at his face.
“I am not. I don’t seem to understand anything I am thought, it looks like the teachers performs magic.” He said sadly.
“Wow, sorry about that. But I can help you with the little I know.” I said smiling.
“You will?” He asked smiling making me melt as he did.
“Yes, we are friends remember?” I asked.
“Thank you so much.” He said holding my hands and kissing it. I felt butterflies dance in my tummy and I couldn’t stop smiling.
I looked up and I saw Faith and her friends staring at me evilly. I quickly looked away facing the teacher.
        MATTHEW’S POV
The mathematics teacher left the class immediately the school alarm sounded for lunch time. Throughout all the teaching I kept thinking of Dora.
She is very beautiful and smart, I wonder why life has to be so mean to somebody like her. She doesn’t deserve it.
“Matthew it is lunch time.” She said jolting me out of my thought.
“Oh yes. Let’s go somewhere seperate to discuss.” I said standing up. I held her wheelchair as I pushed her out of the class ignoring the murmurings of the students.
The students at the hallway kept staring at us and I felt Dora bow in shame.
“It is okay Dora.” I whispered into her ears and she looked at me smiling.
I moved her to the back of the school where no student was. There was a bench under a tree and I moved under the tree.
I sat on the bench and made her face me. She stared into my face with a smile on her beautiful face.
“Dora promise me you won’t tell anyone what I am about to say.” I said looking into her eyes.
“I promise.” She said crossing her chest with her hand.
“Dora I am a psychopath.” I said sadly.
“What?” She asked in shock.
“Yes, I am have a brain tumor and it affects me socially and educational.” I said as tears rolled down my cheeks.
“Oh My God, I am so sorry Matthew.” She said holding my hands.
“No one wants to be friends with me because they think I can freak out all of a sudden and hurt them. That is why I told you we can’t be friends.” I said with so much pain.
“Matthew I am not like those ones. I will always be your friend no matter how weird you are.” She said smiling.
“I wanted to undergo a brain surgery but my parents are scared, they said any slight mistake could lead to death.” I added looking at her.
“I understand them totally, but don’t worry God will do the best.” She said cleaning my teary face with her palm.
“Dora I have a request and I wish it could be granted.” I said holding her hands.
“If it is within my capacity I will do it.” She replied paying rapt attention.
“Can you be my private tutor?” I asked hoping she would say yes.
“Tutor? Sure I will.” She said happily.
“Thank you so much.” I said hugging her tight.
“I will take you to see my parents today.” I added happily.
“But won’t they disagree when they see I am disabled?” She asked sadly.
“No they won’t Dora. Please come with me to see them.” I said pouting my mouth.
“Hmmm okay, anything for a friend.” She said grinning.
“Thank you!! I love you so much!” I said hugging her again.

To be continued…           

THE GIRL ON WHEELS 
The Girl On Wheels – Episode 4

THEME: (I Don’t Have Legs)

By Authoress Ti Fe

FAITH’S POV
I sat at the middle of Barbie and Tina, I kept stealing glances of the new boy Matthew.
He looks so cute, but it is so annoying to know he actually cares of that lame girl.
Who can choose me over that kind of girl. I guess I was too harsh when I approached him.
“That new guy is so dope Faith.” Barbie said biting her lower lip like she was trying to seduce me.
“Yeah I know.” I replied behaving like I don’t care.
“I don’t mind making friends with him you know.” Tina said winking at me.
“You won’t dare!” I smacked making them flinch.
“Faith don’t tell me you also have an eye on him.” Barbie said.
“Maybe.” I replied smiling.
“But you acted so mean to he and Theodora, and I can guess he doesn’t like you.” Tina said.
“Tina shut up! I will surely gain his attention. Give me time, and none of you should try meeting him behind my back.” I said stealing a glance of him.
I saw that lame girl looking at him and whispering some things to him. B**ch.
“They seem to get along well.” Barbie said smiling.
“Keep quite both of you. You will see how he will dump that girl for me when i start with him.” I smirked wickedly.
“Go get him baby girl!” Barbie and Tina chorused smiling.
“Faith are you even listening?” Mr Sam said from the front of the class drawing everyone’s attention to us.
“Yes sir.” I said proudly.
“Now tell me the last statements I made.” He said folding his arms.
“The last statement you made is Now tell me that last statement I made.” I said mockingly making all the students burst into laughter.
“Shut up all of you!!” He yelled and everywhere became as silent as a graveyard.
“Faith and her friends, see me in my office after this class.” He said facing the board.
“Not again!” I mumbled rolling my eyes. I looked back to see Matthew and that lame girl looking at us.
“Now who can explain the meaning of Chemical Reactions?” He asked pacing in front of the class.
Everyone kept silent and no one raised their hands. I didn’t have an idea about what he asked and I know Barbie and Tina won’t know it either.
“No one?” He asked again.
“Hi sir!” A voice from behind us said. I looked back and I saw Theodora raising her hand. Annoying b**ch.
       😋 MATTHEW’S POV 😋
“Chemical Reactions are reactions that take place between two chemical substances. They consist of the reactants that give the products of the same content in the reactant.” Theodora rapped.
I didn’t understand anything from what she said, it was like she was performing magic.
“Wow that was excellent!” The teacher said happily. The whole class gave her a round of applause, except Faith and her gang.
I clapped for her tho I didn’t understand anything she nor the teacher was saying. It shouldn’t surprise you, I am not a smart type. I am a dullard.
Theodora looked at me happily but when she saw the sadness on my face her countenance changed.
“Are you okay Matthew?” She asked looking at me.
“I am okay.” I replied trying to smile.
The lecture kept going but it was as if he was performing magic. Theodora kept noting and nothing.
Only God knows what he has been writing.
The lecture was over soon and the school alarm rang telling us to go home. I packed my bag and stood up to leave.
Theodora also packed her bag and was set to leave.
“It was nice knowing you Matthew.” She said smiling.
“Yes.” I replied smiling.
“Matthew you are free to share anything with me.” She said pushing her wheelchair by the wheels.
I watched her and I felt pity seeing her like that. She is a very intelligent girl, life is so unfair.
“Let me help you.” I said walking to her back.
“No its fine. I can do it.” She replied smiling.
“I insist Theodora.” I said holding her chair by the handle.
“Thanks.” She said shyly.
I pushed her chair outside the class, this time all the students were out already. I got outside the class to meet Faith and her friends at the door.
I ignored them and kept pushing the chair.
“Hey Matthew.” Faith said standing in front of Theodora.
“What do you want this time around?” I asked angrily.
“Matthew you don’t need to be angry, I just want to talk to you.” She said looking at Theodora with a disgusting look.
“Say whatever you want to say now.” I said folding my arms on my chest.
“C’mon Matthew, she can’t be here?” She said pointing at Theodora.
“I will leave you two.” Theodora said pushing her wheelchair.
“No Dora, you are staying here. You aren’t going anywhere.” I said firmly. I looked at Faith who kept staring at us.
“I guess you aren’t ready to say anything. Dora let’s go.” I said pushing her as we left where they were.
Theodora turned her head to look at me as we moved and I saw a smile on her face.
“What is it Theodora?” I asked looking away.
“You called me Dora. No one has ever called me that before.” She said happily.
“Really?” I asked in surprise.
“Yes, no one has ever called me that because they don’t want to be friends with me.” She said sadly.
“Wow, I am sorry about that.” I replied with pity.
“You don’t need to, at least for the very first time someone defended me.” She said smiling.
Soon we got to the school compound and Dora waved her hands to a woman under a tree by the gate side.
She was looking very beautiful but she had old looking clothes on.
“That is my mother. She is here to take me home.” She said pointing at the woman.
I pushed her to where her mother stood and I saw her mother looking very happy.
They hugged each other before she looked at me.
“Good day ma’am.” I said smiling.
“Good day son, thank you for bringing her here. ” She said smiling sweetly.
“It is nothing ma’am, I will be on my way now. Bye Dora.” I said walking away.

To be continued…

THE GIRL ON WHEELS 
The Girl On Wheels – Episode 3

THEME: (I Don’t Have Legs)

By Authoress Ti Fe


       MRS RIVER’S POV
I ran to Mrs Florida’s house in haste, I can’t afford to be late or I would lose my job.
I ran into her house to see her fuming in anger. She moved closer to me and while I was about explaining an hot slap landed on my cheek.
I held my cheek in pain as tears threatened to drop from my eyes.
“Did you check your time!” She yelled angrily.
“I am sorry ma’am, I took Theodora to her high school.” I said in tears.
“Oh really? And who told you someone like her needs to go to school!” She yelled again.
“I am sorry ma’am.” I said still holding my cheeks.
“Don’t expect a complete salary today. Get to work now!” She yelled and I ran to the store in haste.
I am a maid in Mrs Florida’s house, she had never liked me right from time but her husband told her to keep me because of Theodora.
Her husband really likes me and doesn’t want his wife acting rude to me, but now he isn’t in town I have been suffering.
I never told Theodora I was a working as a maid, I don’t want her to feel bad so say anything against God because of our situation.
She is passing through a lot, I can’t tell her my problems too. I started mopping the kitchen floor, I looked at the zinc and I saw different kind of dirty plates in it.
It is the daily routine, so I was used to it already. I know one day God will surely intervene.
“Florence!” Mrs Florida yelled from the living room.
“Ma’am!” I replied running to meet her.
“I will be reducing your salary with 40% today.” She said with her face glued to the TV.
“Please Mrs Florida, I beg you in the name of God. I need to get more textbooks for Theodora.” I said kneeling in front of her.
“Shut up! I have made my decision! Get to work and when you are done come for your money.” She smacked.
I quickly stood up and ran to the kitchen in tears. How will I get to feed Theodora or even get her the textbooks.
I need to get another job to support this. I can’t rely on this salary alone.
       THEODORA’S POV
It was lunch time and all the students went out for the break including Faith and her gang. No one was left in the class expect Matthew and I.
Matthew was still seated staring into his note. He wore a confusing look on his face and I guessed he didn’t understand the teaching.
“Hi Matthew.” I said waving at him, He didn’t look up neither did he move. I moved my head to look into his face but I couldn’t see it because of his hair.
I moved my wheelchair to the front of our table and stopped right in front of him.
I bent my head to look into his face and I saw his eyes lids blinking really fast, water kept dropping from his nostrils. He looked like he wasn’t conscious.
“Matthew!” I called in fear but he didn’t respond. I took my handkerchief from my school uniform, I moved it ti his nose slowly.
I saw he wasn’t planning on moving, I cleaned his nose slightly. Tho I was scared I summoned courage.
“This is really weird.” I thought staring at his face. I think I need to shake him, or why will he be so stagnant.
I held him by the arm shaking him gently and I saw him shake his head. He raised his head to look at me.
His nose had stopped running and his eyes were normal. I sighed in relieve while I kept his gaze on me.
“You were lost. Here, have this to clean your face properly.” I said stretching the handkerchief to him.
He collected it slowly and used it to clean his face, I could see tears in his eyes as he did.
“Its okay.” I said tapping his hands slightly. The school alarm rang signifying the end of our leisure time.
I can’t believe I didn’t eat throughout. I moved my wheelchair from his front to his side where it was before.
I saw him check his bag looking for something. Then, he brought out a tablet and bottle of water.
Then I began to understand something was actually wrong with him. I guess I am not the only one then.
I am so happy to have someone defend me today for the very first time. I made a new friend Hurray!!!
He  looked at me with his teary eyes and I felt so much pity for him, I even forgot I don’t have legs.
“Thank you.” He said trying to smile.
“It is nothing Matthew.” I replied smiling. He looked at the handkerchief with so much sadness and pain.
“You can keep it.” I said.
“No, I will return it.” He replied cleaning his eyes with it.
“If you insist. Can we be friends?” I asked hoping he would say yes.
“You can’t be friends with me.” He replied looking away.
“Well, well, well look who are finally getting along.” Faith said walking to us.
“Not again!” I mumbled in frustration.
“Please just go Faith.” I said looking down.
“Did you just call my name? With that filthy mouth!” She smacked raising her hands up.
I closed my eyes expecting a slap, but I didn’t feel anything. I opened my eyes gradually to see Matthew holding Faith’s hand boiling in anger.
Not again, this is the second time he is helping me.
“Let me go!” Faith smirked.
“I told you to let her be, didn’t I warn you?” Matthew replied coldly throwing her hands down in anger.
“Ouch!” She said holding her hands while her gang helped hold her.
“The battle line has been drawn!” She yelled walking away angrily.
I turned to look at Matthew, he looked at me and smiled slightly.
“So back to what we were saying. Why can’t we be friends?” I asked and as he was about to reply another teacher came in.
This time around, it was a man.
“Why now! I really want to hear his response.” I thought sadly.

To be continue ….

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