SWITCHED
Episode 1
Grace pov:
"You are turning 15 today aren't you excited?" I asked my baby girl, Tara.
"I'm very happy at least I'll be getting old enough to go out" she said and rolled her eyes.
That's an example of what I've been dealing with since she was 1 year old , she's very stubborn and strong headed and I don't know who she got the trait from .
I'm not that stubborn nor strong headed and her dad was at least a little more stubborn but not strong headed.
I'm sure he only denied the baby cause he isn't ready to be a father and I already took up the responsibility for 15 years so there's no problem .
"Tara, wear your sandals we are going for the photoshoot now" I said as I was packing the cloths she'll be using to snap pictures.
"Ok" she went to where are sandals are and the funniest things is that she saw her sandals but wore her slippers... It's like she just enjoys me screaming at her.
I was ready and I looked at her legs as I was about to lock the door.
"Oh my ... Tara! I said sandals not slippers... Now go put on sandals" I shouted.
"Sandals are like bondages they just cage my legs , I want them to be free" she said less bothered.
"What to do with you this girl ?, Just put them on you'll still be free in them " I said getting fed up.
"No I want to put on slippers" she said and walked out while my mouth was opened wide as I stare at her walk away.
She's got more nerves.
I left her maybe cause she's still a child.
I picked the sandals and put it in my bag cause I'll still make her wear it.
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After a lot of debating in the car between me and her she agreed to wear it.
"By now you should show some fashion sense " I said as she was on my nerves already.
"I don't even care about fashion it's just pictures" she tried screaming back.
"Tara!!" I screamed and parked the car.
"I won't seat here and have you behave like a mom to me .. I would hit you" I warned really burning red now.
She just kept quiet and looked out the window and I continued my driving to the studio.
Alyssa pov:
I laid on the foamy cushion in the parlour with my novel.
Oh I forgot!
An introduction .
Welcome to Alyssa world, I'm born into a family where I don't look like my mum or dad or even grandparents.
My grandparents don't like the fact that I don't look like anyone of them.
My mum was the accused of cheating but she denied. There was no even possible way she could cause she was always inside the house.
My dad believed her cause he really trusts her but nobody knows what going on in another person's mind .
So my dad and mum are still together with me the only child.
We are an average family., Not too rich, not too poor.
I'm like this very obedient child that loves novels .
And I don't pray for a break in my home.
Find out more as you read .....
"Alyssa?, Alyssa" I heard as I opened my eyes .
Oh I slept off while reading my novel.
"Ohh mum you are back, welcome back" I said and scratched my neck as I was sitting up .
"Yes I'm back and I bought all I could find in the market , is your dad home?" She asked as she walked into the kitchen.
"No , he's not back yet , I'm coming to help" I said and stood up from the couch and followed her into the kitchen.
Authoress note:
I hope y'all know Alyssa is the switched child?
Don't get confused.
Tara pov:
I put on a red netty big long gown with really puffy hands and I was asked by the photographer to sit on the floor.
I don't like being ordered to do something but since it's my birthday today I'll try to be good.
Mum adjusted my hair and tried turning my head to a particular direction.
**Can this woman just let me take my picture?** I thought .
"Mum it's okay" I whispered and she quickly left me.
I smiled at the camera placing my hands on eachother on my lap.
*Click* it sounded.
I took turns to change cloths and took a lot more snaps.
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Soon, we were done.
"Mum, you said you'll get me a laptop for my 15 birthday " I said as we were going into the car.
"I said so but I don't think I can do so now , I have to pay up your school fees for now" mum replied.
I sighed "I knew you won't buy me one " I said lowly and sat at the front seat with her.
"I will but not now" she said and I just kept quiet .
She drove home ..
Alyssa pov:
"Dad!" I ran to meets him as I saw him come in through the door.
"My beautiful baby" dad said and I collected his bag.
"Dad what did you get me for my birthday ?, I know you didn't forget I'm turning 15 today" I said and looked at him as he was taking off his shoes.
"I didn't forget sweetie, but I didn't get the gift for you today" i said.
"Ohh it's okay still at least I get to have both you and mum as a birthday gift.
"Honey , you are back?" Mum came in and said as soon as she saw him and went ahead to give him a kiss.
"Yes I am". He kissed back while I just sat on the couch and picked up my novel again.
"Food is almost ready " mum announced .
"Ok " dad said and rested his back on the couch and picked up the remote and tuned in to his football program .
Tara pov:
We got home .
"I didn't get you a laptop now which I'll still get you later but for now I got you a bicycle " she said and smiled as stood in front.
"Oh wow!
Really??, I asked for a laptop and you got me a bicycle ..for reals? , Is this a joke?".
I said in disbelief.
I really expected to get so much more than this . Who still get bicycle as a birthday gift?.
"What is that suppose to mean Tara??, You know how I struggle to give you a better life , you know how hard I work just for you and all you tell me is really?.
I would give you a really resounding slap now ... I would give you a really hard beating.
You get something and a thank you can't even escape your mouth even if it's mistakenly and your standing right in front of me striking a pose telling me 'really?' infact you won't be getting the laptop . Nonsense ! Maybe when I don't give you money and other things and you live a week yourself you'll understand what gratitude is cause I won't raise a child who would give me headache" mum said really angry and walked out now I feel a little bad .
Heartless thing
Alyssa pov:
"Come here Alyssa" dad called as we finished eating dinner.
"Ok" I stood up and sat beside him on the couch .
"Since you are a very good girl and you are very humble and beautiful that even when I told you I didn't get you a gift you were still happy . I was only joking I got you this" dad said and brought it out .... What I've always wanted and dreamt of having to be able to express myself in another way.
I screamedd
"Thank you so much dad you got me a ......
T. B .C
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