His Sparkling Sunshine

“You are not going anywhere. Just do what I said”

Andrew Jones shouted at his daughter, Zara who stood in the middle of the living room staring at him with agony.

Meredith her mother and Jenna her elder sister stood either side of her holding her shoulders hoping to give her strength to withstand Andrew’s anger.

Zara struggled a bit and stepped forward wiping her tears and raised her head high. She should fight for her future and she’s determined to talk to her father

“I will not do as you wish. This is my decision I am going to abroad”

Andrew fumed in anger and wanted to slap her but held back

“You are talking back huh?”

Andrew’s voice was cold and stern. Zara shivered but still didn’t back down

“I am not talking back at you dad. I am talking about my future. Please let me go”

She pleaded him expecting him to agree to her request but didn’t expect him to slap her harshly.

“Ahhhh”

Zara screamed waking up from her sleep and touched her cheek.

“Again!”

Selina Benson, Zara’s friend barged into her room anxiously. Zara scratched her neck awkwardly staring at her friend who stood at the door shooting daggers at her. She got down the bed and hugged Selina before going to the bathroom to wash her face.

Looking at her reflection in the mirror Zara sighed heavily before brushing her teeth. She dreamt about her fight with her dad which happened a year and half ago. Her dad didn’t slap her in reality but he always slapped her in her dreams.

After five minutes she came out of the bathroom to see Selina staring at her without blinking.

“I am fine Selina, please get ready for work”

Zara held Selina’s shoulders and turned her around sending her out of her room.

“It’s been more than a year Zara, why are you still dreaming about that”

At first Selina thought she was having nightmares but later she got used to her screams once in a while because she knew she dreamt about her dad slapping her.

“I would be happy if I knew the answer”

Zara shrugged her shoulders and opened her closet to choose the dress for the day.

“Stop thinking about useless things, you will feel better”

Selina hugged Zara and caressed her hair softly. Zara smiled and nodded gesturing her to get ready. Selina rolled her eyes and left the room.

Staring at her back Zara gave a gentle smile. She is lucky to have Selina. Selina is three years older than her and took care of her when she came to study in this country a half and year ago. Selina is her senior in middle school who came to this country for her further studies just like her.

Selina supported her decision to continue her studies in foreign country. She even helped her in getting part time jobs. Selina always treats her like her little sister.

“What did you cook for breakfast?”

Zara ran down the stairs hurriedly holding her growling stomach .

“Pancakes”

Selina set the plates on the dining table and went to bring maple syrup.