Blessing Aniekezie

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“Turquoise” by Blessing Aniekezie

Submitted to Contest #44

It took me exactly fourteen-point-four seconds to register the shrill scream that fell off my chapped lips.Fourteen seconds of shock.Fourteen seconds of welcoming a panic attack.Sharp gasps escaped me and I jerked sharply as I tried to shake off the feeling of being strangled deep inside. My palm covered my lips immediately as I emitted soft sobs."V, I swear it's not-"I couldn't listen to what she was saying.Who would?My gaze moved from the jittery 25-year old in front of me to my 5-inch stiletto. Its glitters and fancy stones almost blinds ...

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I'm a tall couch potato that loves watching ballet auditions and epic fail videos. I don't like strawberries, they just tasted so yucky. I'm a very college student and I love the color black.