My childhood was very much different other than my classmates. My mom was a chemistry teacher in my school itself. She was famous among the seniors as she was very gorgeous. But more than her, the rumours of my mom and the principal's affair was very much popular. I was a bitch's daughter as I was called so. My friends which they used to be, keep tackling me for my mom spend hours at the principal's office. I was crushed. I didn't wanted to go school. My dad was an alcoholic and they used to fight everytime. I was a little kid. I wanted normal parents with a normal life.

After few days, my mom divorced my dad and married the principal. My custody was given to my dad. I was happy with it. I hate my mom. She left me. I hate my dad even. He didn't fought for mom.

My life was a mess after that. My mom got a daughter with that principal. And I left to be in the thought of mom's daughter as she has a complete family. And I'm rotting with my alcoholic father. But maybe, my dad loves me.

Every morning when we rush to school, he used to kiss my forehead and say that 'we did it'. This makes my day. That I'm still wanted. I'm still loved.
© Monazzah Hussain