JUST FOR LOVE (Love, why?)

❤️ JUST FOR LOVE ❤️

(Love made her)

# Chapter 1

Tamara's POV

I opened my eyes and groaned at the discomfort I'm feeling,i

tried sitting up but my head is pounding with headache.

I groaned loudly with my eyes closed.

I finally opened my eyes when the head ache relieved me a

bit.

I took a short glance around the unfamiliar room.

This is definitely not my room...there is no mirror here and also

my favorite teddy bear "Tom" which is always beside my

mirror .

Damn ! Where's this?

I finally struggled to sit up....

"Where exactly is this?" I asked rhetorically..

Just then my eyes fell on some medical instrument placed in a

little tray on the shelf.

.........What!

Is this an hospital?

Am i ill?

Was i involved in an accident?

I looked down at my body____im still in my school uniform

and there is no blood stain on it...then what the hell am i doing

here?

The door flew open as i was trying hard to remember...

I froze when i saw hi__m...him.. Bryan, and at that moment,i

remembered everything in a flash.

Flashback

"Arrrrgh" I groaned in annoyance as my alarm grinned loudly,

almost blocking off my ears.

I picked it up from my bedside table, switched it off and threw

it to only where God knows.

I yawned and rubbed my palms over my face.

I sat up on the bed and turned off the bedside lamp which

have no use anymore cause it's daylight.

I sighed annoyingly....cursing at the damn alarm.

I'm very sure i didn't set it...it must be mum or Liam..

I rolled my big eyes tucking my hair behind my ears.

What am i supposed to do this morning and why should Mum

or Liam set up my alarm when I'm still on holi...

"What !!" I exclaimed loudly..my eyeballs nearly popping out of

the socket.

Today is the resumption day for grade 8.

I screamed excitedly jumping happily on my wide mattress. .

I'm not excited about today being the first day of school...I'm

excited about something else..

Wanna know?

Yeah I'm gonna tell you__i will finally get to confess my

feelings confidently to Bryan...my long time crush..i don't just

have a crush on him..I love him totally.

Bryan is the most handsome teen I've ever seen. His jet black

curly hair is the first thing to make one drool.

His face alone melts the heart of every damn girl in our

school.

His black eyes are the killer...his nose is perfectly shaped and

his lips__oh..my..

Bryan has been my friend since grade 7 and it was since then

I've loved him...I love him not only because of his looks but

because my heart chose him..him and him alone.

Even when i was bullied and called "fatty Mara" ,Bryan stood

up for me.. yeah..i was once a fat and ugly girl with no shape...

I was surprised when i became Bryan's friend in grade 7...I've

always had a secret crush on him since grade 6.. becoming

his friend was an honor to me.

The bullying got more intense,but Bryan always stood up for

me.

We are three best friends___Bryan,Ellen and i..we've been

friends since grade 7 and only Ellen knows about my secret

love for Bryan..I didn't have the nerve to confess my love to

Bryan then cause of the way i looked..I was fat and ugly but

now..no guy will see me and not take a second glance..

You're wondering how that happened right?....well that will be a

story for another day.

Right now ... I'm as beautiful as the stars in the night...my

features are model-like,my big blue eyes stood out against my

brown skin..my black hair is full and thick, my nose stood

pointed..and my lips is the perfect shape of love..

Who would resist someone with those possessions.

I look forward to seeing how those bullies are gonna react at

my sudden change..

I graduated from grade 7 as the "fatty Mara" but now I'm

resuming grade 8 as "the most beautiful Mara" ... isn't that

worth a shock?...yes it is.

Once Bryan set his eyes on me..he's gonna ask me out without

delay but he might probably be shy to do that so I'm gonna

ask him out myself...

Who would resist a beautiful girl's proposal?

All thanks to Ellen...wow i can't wait to see her too.

I stood up from the bed and walked majestically to the mirror.

I grinned as i admired myself.

I'm gonna knock Bryan off his feet and he would gladly accept

to be my boyfriend.

Why won't he?...I did all i did just for him.

My eyes flipped to the wall clock.

"Damn...I'm running late" I muttered and scurried to my

wardrobe.

I pulled it open and un-hanged my well ironed school

uniform,a pink shirt with "Makers high school" inscribed all

over it in black colour then a white short flay skirt with black

pop-socks.

I spread it on the bed and walked back to the drawer..I pulled

it open and brought out my undies.

I closed it back and crouched in front of my shoe rack.

I selected a pair of new black shoes.

I placed it on the bed beside my school uniform and picked up

my pink fluffy towel.

I strode into the bathroom,then hanged my towel on the

bathroom closet.

I opened the closet and picked my tooth brush with a

toothpaste..

I closed it and walked over to the sink to brush my teeth.

I smiled at my reflection in the oval mirror placed on the wall

behind the sink.

I brushed my teeth happily humming Sorry by Beyonce.

**

I finished brushing..and returned my brushing tools back into

the closet.

"Should i use the jacuzzi or just shower?" I deliberated while

slipping out of my pink pajamas.

Using the jacuzzi is gonna slow away my time...I'm just gonna

make do with the shower.

I opened the closet and picked my pink shower cap,body

sponge and a bar soap..I wore my shower cap over my head

before jumping Unclad under the shower.

I turned on the faucet, the tiny water splashed excitedly on my

skin.

I scrubbed my sponge and soap together before scrubbing it

all over my body.

I bath for some minutes under the shower then;i was done...I

switched off the faucet.

I don't take long bath.

I pick up my towel from the closet then wrapped it around my

body.

I dried my body with the towel as i made my way back into my

room.

I picked my body lotion "de-care" and applied it smoothly on

my skin.

I wore my undies,then my school shirt..I buttoned it down

before slipping into my pop-socks then my short flay skirt...

I tucked the shirt into the skirt perfectly before shoving my feet

into my black shoes.

I pulled off my shower cap and sat on the stool facing the

mirror...I picked my hair brush and hair lotion from the shelf.

I applied some hair lotion then brush back my long silky hair,

making it fall down to my back.

I've decided not to pack it.

I applied a little lip gloss and stood up.

I looked at my reflection in the mirror and smiled in

satisfaction with my look.

I threw my phone into my backpack and flung it over my

shoulders,making it drop to my back.

I stole one last glance at myself in the mirror before walking

out of my room.

I climb down the marble stairs running my fingers through the

stair rails.

"Yummy" I muttered as i drifted in the aroma of hamburger

and coffee.

I climbed down the last flight of stairs then quickened my step

towards the kitchen.

I met mum dishing out the hamburger and pouring the coffee

into the coffee cup before dousing it with creamer.

She placed the hamburger and creamy coffee on a little tray

then turn back to the oven.

"Come in Mara..I already perceived your scent" Mum said still

backing me.

"Aaaargh...Mum,you a witch" I muttered hugging her from

behind.

"Is that how to say 'good morning' to your mum ... Silly girl"

She said and i chuckled.

"Good morning mum" I greeted.

She turned pecking me on both cheeks.

"Good morning angel and .. how was your night?" She asked.

"Fine mum but did you set up that crazy alarm?" I asked

whining.

"Yes angel..I did" She smiled.

"Mum" I scolded.."you know i don't like alarms,they block off

my ears" I whined.

" I wouldn't have set it if you are one of those early risers but

you are the complete opposite" She teased and i shot her a

playful glare.

"Mum you should apologise for setting up the alarm without

my consent" I whined.

"Okay...I'm sorry Mara and you look more beautiful this

morning" She said and i smiled.

"Thanks mum... where's Liam?" I asked.. Liam is my

brother,he's out of college and he and mum controls dad's

companies...yeah dad is dead.

"He's in his room...he drank so much last night" mum said and

i groaned rolling my eyes.

"Now take your breakfast to the dining...you are running late"

Mum said.

I picked up the tray of hamburger and coffee,then walked to

the dining.

I sat on the chair and placed my breakfast on the dining table..

I started eating... smiling at interval..mum is a good cook.

*

I was done eating in few minutes..I gulped down the remaining

coffee and sighed at the way it glided down my throat.

I returned the tray to the kitchen and pecked mum goodbye.

"Good bye mum" I said rushing out of the kitchen.

"Good bye angel... I hope you are with some cash for lunch

break?"

"Yes mum" I yelled loudly from the living room.

I walked out of the house and met my driver.

"Good morning Max" I greeted my driver.

"Good morning Mara" he smiled.

I opened the back door and hopped in.

Max got behind the wheels turned on the ignition and drove

out of the compound.

*

He drove into Makers high school's parking lot.

He applied the break and i quickly alighted from the car after

waving him bye.

I walked into the school main compound.

I saw students turn to look at me in astonishment.

Yeah! Who won't be surprised at my sudden transformation.

I adjusted my skirt and walked on in pride, smiling at the

whispers i overheard.

~ OMG!...Is this not the fatty Mara.

She's so beautiful!

Look! Her shape is damn perfect.

Gosh! Look at her straight legs.... ~

My grin grew wider when i saw my best friend Ellen,resting on

the school's pole obviously waiting for someone.

I ran to her happily and pulled her in a hug.

She disengaged quickly from the hug but i shrugged it off.

"I miss you badly" I said excitedly but she just gave a slight

nod without smiling.

Is this Ellen?

What's wrong?

Bad mood?

Cramps!

"Ellen what's wrong?" I asked...she shook her head.

"Is it your cramps?" I asked.

"No it isn't" she said slowly.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

"Do i look like I'm not?" She retorted.

"Well...I gat enough gist for you" I said holding her hands like i

normally do but she flinched and removed her hand from

mine.

Now...this is getting serious!

"Ellen what's wrong?" I asked.

"Meaning?"

"I mean...you don't act like this,did i do anything wrong?" I

asked.

"Whatever...." She scoffed.

"Ellen,i don't remember we had any quarrel the last time you

came to my house...why are you being mean to me?" I asked

worriedly.

"It's not a must we quarrel before i decide not be your friend

anymore" She blurted.

Ellen is my best friend i have and loosing her means i won't

ever be myself again.

"Ellen wh..." I was saying when i noticed the girls scream

slightly all looking in one direction.

I followed their gaze and;

"There he is!" I screamed inwardly.

He walked towards us, looking more handsome with his black

curly hair bouncing on his forehead,his bright eyes sparkled

and his spotless skin glowed, his pink lips curved in a wide

smile..I saw Ellen's face dissolve in a smile.

I ignored her and face Bryan...he has gotten to us.

My smile froze when he walked past me to Ellen,he hugged

her and placed his lips on her.

Ellen kissed him back rapidly.

I don't know how it happened...i felt a strong head ache hit me

before i felt myself going down slowly with my heart ripping

away from my chest...my body hit the hard floor,I felt dizzy

and my eyes started closing slowly, slowly till darkness

enveloped me.

End of flashback

❤️ JUST FOR LOVE ❤️

(Love made her)

# Chapter 2

Tamara's POV

My eyes stung with tears,my body in severe pains as i stood

up from the bed facing Bryan with shattered heart.

"Mara are you okay now?" He asked in those cool voice that

could melt one's heart.

He walked closer to me and supported me with his arms.

Just the feel of his body made all my pains melt away,the

tears stung in my eyes disappeared abruptly just like magic.

"I had to bring you to the school's infirmary when you

suddenly fainted in the hallway..are you sure you are okay?"

He asked.

"Oh... thanks" I muttered.

"Did you had your breakfast?" He asked.

"Yeah"

"It's only when you don't have your breakfast that you go

weak...I was planning on saying hi to Ellen my girlfriend before

saying hi to Mara my bestie" he said pulling my cheeks

playfully.

Tears rolled freely down my cheeks.

I began crying loud holding my chest in pain.

"Oh my God...Mara what's wrong?" He asked wiping my tears

away.

More tears came ...

"Do you want to go home...are you sure you are okay?" He

asked with a worried expression.

I sniffed and clean my tears away with the back of my palm.

My heart is aching!

"I'm I..m..I'm fine" I stammered looking straight into his

worried eyes.

"Mara you are not fine,what's wrong?" He asked.

"I'm fine.. seriously,i just develop an head ache" I lied in a

trembling voice.

"Sorry,can you go to class now?" He asked.

"Go ahead...I will join you,i need to rinse my face" I said in the

most composed voice i can mutter.

"Okay Mara but are you sure you are okay?" He asked with an

unconvinced look.

"Yes i am" I said with the saddest smile.

"I couldn't recognize you at first cause you've changed a lot,

looking more beautiful and you are gonna gist me about the

guys hitting on you" he said with a wink.

I smiled 'sadly' .

He walked out with a grin.

I crumbled to the floor and cried out loud in pain.

I hit the floor furiously, holding my chest with one hand.

Ellen betrayed me after pushing me into what i did.

She went ahead to date the only guy i love,the only I've vowed

to date,the only guy who has the key to my heart .

She knew the hell I went through just for Bryan to love me.

"I'm so broken" I cried silently beating my chest furiously.

How could this stupid heart made me love,how could this

damn heart betrayed me.

Why the hell do i still love Bryan even after everything.

I stopped crying when i noticed my eyes now ache,tears

couldn't flow again.

My eyes felt heavy against my face as i stood up from the

floor staggering back and forth.

I steadied my wobbling legs on the ground.

I sniffed as more tears threatened to come.

I opened my backpack and brought out my phone to call Max

to come pick me .

I powered it and quickly threw it hard against the wall,i heard

the screen shatter.

I began crying again.

Ellen's picture is my lock screen wallpaper,and just seeing her

ex-innocent face disheartened me .

I couldn't unlock it because Bryan's picture is my home screen

wallpaper.

They meant a lot to me,i love them so much. How could they

betray me, especially Ellen who is aware of my feelings for

Bryan.

Or are they playing some kinda prank on me?

No they aren't....they are both dead serious!

How will i leave without them,they are the only friends i had

all my life .

Just tell me this is a dream...

No it isn't! It's reality Mara but just too hard to take.

I walked towards my phone and picked it up.

The screen is shattered beyond repair and it's not coming up

again,I removed the memory card and also the Sim card,put it

in a small case in my backpack,then dropped the main phone

in my pocket.

I walked to the infirmary restroom to rinse my face...

Few minutes later,i was trekking the streets of Paris lost in

deep thought.

Tears kept rolling down my cheeks and i kept wiping it off.

I had to lie to the security that im not feeling well and i need

to go to the hospital,he asked some questions and i answered

with lies before he let me through the gate.

I walked for hours and surprisingly...I found myself in front of

my house gate.

I quickly wiped off my tears and knocked on the gate .

"Who is there please?" James voice sounded through the

gate..he's the gate man.

"It.. it's..s.. Mara" I stuttered.

"Mara?" James asked unlocking the gate,he seems more

surprised to find me standing there with my puffy eyes.

"Mara what's wrong?.. school isn't over yet,are you okay?" He

asked and i nodded.

He paved way for me to come in and i did.

"Is mum in?" I asked.

"No,she went to the company with Liam" he said.

I sighed in relief...mum would have been damn worried to find

me like this.

"Okay" i mumbled before walking towards the door of the

main house.

I pressed the code and the door opened.

I walked in and closed the door behind me.

I realised my legs ache terribly as i walked up the stairs to my

room.

I opened the door and threw my backpack to one side of the

room. I stood in front of the mirror and couldn't recognize

myself.

I look at the complete opposite of Mara in the mirror.

My eyes look so puffy and red and tears streaks drew a long

line down to my jaw.

I picked a wipe from the drawer and wiped my entire face.

No difference!

I pulled off my school uniform, socks and shoes...I need to

freshen up.

I picked up my towel and walked into the bathroom.

I stood under the shower for so long hoping the cold water

will wash away my pains but damn! It didn't.

I turned off the faucet and reached for my body towel. I tied it

firmly round my body,then picked up my hair towel and

wrapped it around my dripping hair .

I walked back to my room and sat on the stool facing the

mirror,i examined my face .

It has lessen but my eyes still ache.

I opened the drawer and picked up my hair dryer,i plugged it in

the socket beside my mirror then switched it on then began

drying my hair .

*

I unplugged it some minutes later,my hair isn't completely

dried but im a little bit weak to continue.

I picked my teddy bear and walked to my bed.

I laid on it with a sigh then hugged Tom tightly to my chest.

"Tom...I'm heartbroken" I whispered to my teddy bear and

started crying.

I found myself dozing off and I'm sure i cried myself to sleep.

Ellen's POV

I rolled my eyes at the students staring at Bryan and i as we

made our way to the school's parking lot hand in hand.

School is over for the day.

Yeah...there are gonna be stares if you are dating the school's

most handsome guy.

Damn! I'm feeling so high,all thanks to my smartness

We got to the parking lot and met our drivers waiting beside

our cars.

I waved to my driver in greeting.

"Good afternoon Rollins" Bryan greeted his driver who replied

with a grin.

Damn! His teeth is so yellow.

"Let's go check on Mara at home,she doesn't seem fine and

I've been trying to call her but it's not going through" Bryan

said.

"Is there a need to do that?" I asked.

"Of course there is"

"She might want to be left alone" I said getting pissed.

"No we need to check on her,she doesn't seem fine" Bryan

said.

"Okay" I replied calmly so as not to unleash my brewing anger.

Why the hell does he cares so much about her!

Even after all i went through just for him to date me.

Mara is now looking so beautiful and I'm the cause of that..

I should have allowed her grow with her fatty body.

Now everyone wants her .. what the heck!

"You go home,I'm gonna ride in Bryan's car" I said to my

driver.

"Why don't we ride separately, there is no need to ride in my

car" Bryan said.

"No I'm riding with you" I said.

"Let's go in our different cars so your driver can drop you once

we leave Mara's home" he said.

"No I'm coming with you" I insisted secretly rolling my eyes.

I hopped into his car,he hoped in beside me and his yellowed

teeth driver got behind the wheels,then drove out of the

parking heading to Mara's house.

I sulked in silence and stole a glance at Bryan who is

concentrated on his phone.

Damn... shouldn't he at least speak to me!

Do Bryan like Ellen at all?

Please don't hesitate to comment

❤️ JUST FOR LOVE ❤️

(love made her)

# Chapter 3

Mara's POV

"Angel you've caught a fever" I heard mum say from my sleep.

I stirred and yawned out loud..

My head is aching seriously.

I opened my eyes to see mum sitting beside me on the bed

trying to wrap the towel around my body properly.

"Mum" I called slowly..

"Angel I've told you to always put on something anytime you

wanna sleep...what if your brother or anyone else comes in and

meet you like this" She said placing her hand on my forehead.

"I was too tired to put on something mum..I was..I was" I

completed my statement with tears rolling down my cheeks.

"What's wrong? Why are you crying, James told me you

arrived earlier than your closing time " Mum said worriedly.

"Are you not feeling well?"

"Did someone hurt you?" She asked and i nodded...im not

used to keeping things away from my mum.

"Do you wanna talk about it?"

"No" I muttered in tears.

"Okay..you know what you're gonna do for me now? Please

just stop crying.. please"

I sniffed.

"I know you are hurt but do you think crying will solve it all,just

look at yourself.. you've almost cried your eyes out and now

you are burning hot " mum said with a slight frown.

"Please stop crying" she said pulling me closer to her chest.

She patted my hair, singing gently into my ears.

That's one of the things that normally calm my nerves anytime

I'm hurt but right now it isn't working..it isn't damn working

cause I'm in love.

"Mum..my heart aches terribly" I cried on her shoulder.

"I know, Mara. But please stop crying,it's hurting me to see

you cry.. please Mara" mum said with her deep black eyes

narrowed with concern.

The tears didn't stop and my eyes and head has begin to ache

again.

"Please Mara..just stop,do you think your father will be happy

to see you this way,Mara remember your last promise to him"

Mum said sadly and i cleaned away my tears immediately.

I wiped them off my face completely..

Dad! I promised him... yeah i promised him.

"Good.." mum said with a smile.."You are burning hot,will you

go to the hospital?" She asked.

" No" I said..I hate hospital..that terrible smell and all.

"You are running a fever,you need to g"

"I will take aspirin" I interrupted her..

She sighed and got up from my bed.

She rummaged my drawer for the aspirin.. removed two pills

and handed it to me.

"Let me get you a glass cup of water" mum said walking put

of my room.

I stared into space fighting the tears that were threatening to

come..

I lost the fight and it came rolling down my cheeks.

I quickly wiped it off before mum entered.

"Here" mum said and handed the cup of water to me.

I threw the aspirin in my throat then gulp it down with water.

"Your friends are here to see you" mum said and i nearly

choked on the water.

"Bryan and Ellen?" I asked.

"Yes of course..do you have any other friend?"

I felt my heart beating fast, almost leaping out of my chest.

The head ache i thought had gone came back with full speed.

It took all the strength in me not to cry.

Mum walked to my wardrobe.. pulled it open and selected

some clothes and undies for me.

She closed it and headed back to me.

"Now get dressed and arrange your hair properly then come to

the living room to meet your friends" mum said.

"No! Just tell them to leave..i don't wanna see anyone" I said.

"Really? You don't wanna see the people that came to check

on your welfare all the way from school...what's wrong?" Mum

asked.

"I don't wanna see anyone..they should leave" I insisted.

"Com'on angel,now get up and get dressed,come meet your

friends in the living room" Mum said looking a bit surprised i

could say i don't wanna see them.

"No mum..they should leave!" I said.

"What's wrong?" Mum asked.

"Nothing"

"There is nothing wrong and you don't wanna see your

friends.. I'm gonna tell them to come meet you here?" Mum

said already heading outside.

"No mum.. okay,i will go and see them" I said.

"Fine..I will be in the kitchen" mum said before walking out.

I sighed and stood up from the bed.

I picked up the clothes she selected for me.

A blue tank top with white knee-length skirt.

**

I finished dressing up,then brushed my hair before walking out

of my room.

I descended the stairs down to the living room with an urge to

burst into tears.

I drew in a shaky breathe when i saw Bryan and Ellen sitting

on the couch.

"Hi" I said and they both faced up.

"Damn! Mara,you look like a walking dead" Bryan said before

standing up.

He stood in my front,and i felt that attraction..

That freaking attraction that led me into all this!

That freaking attraction that made me fall in love!

That freaking attraction that won't ever stop!

"How are you feeling now?" He asked placing his hands on my

shoulders.

I felt my heart leap...yeah it always did anytime Bryan touches

me.

"I'm fine" I sniffed.

He led me to a couch and i sat on it,he sat beside me,I saw

Ellen stood up from the couch she was sitting on then come

to sit beside Bryan.

I looked at her face trying to get everything straight.

Who could have believed Ellen would do this to me!

How could she!

She isn't even considerate about my feelings!

"Mara..just talk to us,is anything wrong?" Bryan asked.

I shook my head negatively..."no,I'm not just feeling well"

"Your face is tear-streaked ... Mara,you don't cry when you are

ill, what's wrong?" Bryan asked.

"It's nothing Bryan...I'm fine" I said.

He cupped my cheeks in his palms singing;

Fatty fatty Mara.

Running on a field,

But ended up falling flat.

With her fatty bum bouncing like a ball..

I laughed out before i could realize it.

His voice sounded terrible... Bryan's voice is so terrible but

he's the best in drawing..

He can sketch this entire living room without any stress.

I have a lot of his drawings pasted on the wall in my room.

I stopped laughing...

How was he able to make me laugh when he's the cause of

my sadness!

"Wow.. I made you laugh,i just had to quickly compose that

song and I bet my voice sounded best even better that

Rihanna's" he said proudly and i ended up laughing loud

again...he joined me in the laughter.

"Bryan...I think we should go,my parents will be expecting"

Ellen said and our laughter died down.

"That was the reason i said you should come with your ... I

want to stay longer with Mara,i can't leave her in this mood"

he said.

"But my parents will be worried" Ellen said, sending a glare

across me.

"Okay,i will give you some cash to board a cab" Bryan said

dipping his hands into his pocket.

"You know how much i hate cabs!" Ellen exclaimed.

"Okay then..my driver is gonna go drop you first then come

back to pick me" Bryan said.

"Bryan!!" Ellen yelled angrily while he gave her a surprised look.

"Bryan,you are both free to leave,just leave with Ellen..i will be

fine" I said.

"No Mara,i want to spend more time with you..just imagine,we

didn't see throughout the holiday,you didn't even attended my

house party..I've missed you" he said with a smile.

"I missed you too Bryan but we are gonna see in school

tomorrow..you both should leave together okay..I need to rest"

I said standing up.

Bryan shrugged and shot Ellen a glare..

" Wow! They aren't even acting like they are in a relationship" I

thought sadly wishing I'm in Ellen's shoes..I'm gonna make

Bryan go crazy with love.

But...that isn't possible anymore...Bryan can't be mine again.

I pulled Ellen into a hug,then Bryan.

"Bye" I said before running up to my room in tears.

Hey sweeties...what do ya think