Once there was a team who was very loyal to each other. They've been together for almost 5 years and every day was a bliss when they were together. When one was down, their leader named Generous would always encourage them. She's smart, kind, loving, understanding and tremendously generous. She was the eldest among 6 members.
However, due to an unfortunate circumstances, two of them had to leave. So there were only four members left among the team including Generous, their faithful leader.
Sadly, Generous had to leave too. But as they parted ways and finally said their goodbyes, her three remaining faithful members gave her a token that symbolizes love & friendship. A memory of their wonderful time spent together as a team.
A month later, a new leader was appointed to lead the three remaining members. Her name was "Denial". A few days after, a new member appeared. She was the uninvited one, the unexpected member. She was the quiet observer whose boss is also her lover. Her name is "Slander". She's also known as "Toxic" because of her hidden deadly schemes.
Upon realizing how unfair life can be, the three members from the former team namely: Shay, Sakura & Hon decided to serve their present leader the same way they served their former master.
At first, everything was fine but later on, Toxic began manipulating Denial's mind by telling her and everyone in the congregation that Shay, Sakura and Hon are a bunch of useless incompetent fools. Toxic then began working on her own, finding faults in everything they do & when she does, she would relay this to Denial and to the Head Mistress--spreading ill-words to everyone about them.
The three faithful members, became aware of Toxic's schemes & ulterior motives. One day, Hon, the eldest among the three decided to confront Toxic & Denial about the problem.
So five of them formed a circle & Denial was the first to speak. At some point in Denial's speech, there was a hint of regret in her voice. She was obviously aware of the negative comments that Toxic is proudly telling everyone. She apologizes to Hon, Shay & Sakura, denying any affiliation to the suspected rumours.
Next it was Toxic's turn, feeling a bit anxious (knowing she was caught), she tried to revert the topic. She explained her past & the best thing she did so far. She never apologized, instead she made the three members feel that they were stupid & she was awesome.
Finally, Hon, Shay & Sakura spoke honestly about their concerns and asked that if there were any problem they should address it kindly as a team & not spread hurtful rumours to anyone.
Hoping for the better, the three remained faithful to Denial despite Toxic's slanderous attitude.
After the confrontation , Toxic decided to change her approach. She was surprisingly kind although she plans to become the next leader so she can kick Hon, Shay & Sakura out of the team. Denial knew about the scheme, so she warned the three members about it.
Hon, being the eldest of the group decided to inform someone about it so she went to "Wise". Wise also known as Ms. Wisdom is a friend of Hon and the first in command of the Platform which is subdivided into 6 units: Billericay, Coll, Accra, Disbur, Connor & Bright (the team where Hon & the others belong to).
Wise was shock when she heard the news not to mention that Toxic was unqualified to even get the said leadership position. Bombarded about her friend's concern, she then made a plan to help Hon & the others.
"If only Humble would took over," thought Hon.
Who is Humble?
Humble is a leader of the House of Teri Air who was unfortunately thrown to the "Sup Chamber" (an awful place in the congregation) because of false accusations. Yet despite all this, she remained a humble person who is competent & responsible in everything she does.
After a month or so in the Bright team, Denial began to feel the pressure. She could no longer deny the soon-to-happen agenda that could either make or break her as a person. She knew she wasn't ready.
Meanwhile, a news broke out and Toxic was not happy at all. Her dreams of becoming the next leader suddenly turned into ashes. Her schemes did not work this time. Thus, she became more anxious when she heard that Humble will be in charge soon knowing she was also at fault of Humble's unfortunate transfer.
After 4 months, Humble was designated as the new Bright team leader. Denial was transferred to the Coll Team happy & contented. The three members extended the same faithfulness they had from their former leaders to the new one.
However, Toxic remained in the team with her new plan in motion and that is to gain Humble's favor and find extreme faults to Shay, Sakura & Hon so she can over throw them for good.
To be continued...
*Inspired by true events
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May 1, 2019-12:33PM
