ned home but lacked early o

n, Fiona lost her dad when she was tender, and her mom

ondary school but wasn't Able to afford her tertiary education. she was left with no choice but to

well to do, since she wasn't able to finish up and the only surviv

husband is no longer in my possession. How do I take care of my daughter's tuiti

Fiona could eat. She had begged on the streets once, her pride shattered, just to get enough

aid as she woke up to the s

ing I'm supposed

om, good m

hter , how w

ine , sh

up and we n

e day is bright Fiona yawned with her

nd is morning al

t up on

ow difficult things are and how we have been managing, despite all your fathers brother is doing, we will continu

o end up like me. Mrs Thelma said as s

ated and I promise to make you proud, please don't cry. I don'

d in the kitchen, where they fold their hands,

women are standing out , women are not intimi

g all these with fear

m only encouraging you to sit up and know that you are the o

to be known in society for good . But that can only happen if you heed to my advice . Always say you are strong, yo

g to be with

to lose you please Fiona said,

ther , but remember

t understan

your aunt's this weekend,' she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Fiona's heart skipped. The

re not telling me?' she asked

going to your aunt's house f

Fiona r

uietly on her bed lost in thought and sti

I have a feeling that she's not okay?

ash

e not in school yet?' Bella had asked, her voice laced with pity. Fiona had smiled, but deep inside

at. we can't even afford my tuition fee , my mates are all in school. Tears welled up and spilled

reached under her pillow and pulled out her ol

he's the only one I have left and I don't want to lose her , I miss u so much dad, she wrote as she wept uncontrollably, she grabbed her pillows try

ges what were you doing, don't tell me you wer

lly sor

g? nothing mom I'

ed again, Fiona smiled

ok, Alright mo

till shivering trying to

ock shook

heart

lled out, her

le

knock, this

wled up