The Crying Girl
This story follows Jasmine as she searches for her place in the world—a young woman who has consistently engaged with life around her, yet feels disconnected from her own. As life unfolds, she finds herself at a turning point, realising she is not the woman she pretends to be and yearning for liberation. The arrival of the man of her dreams stirs newfound emotions, bringing unexpected turns that shape her growth and leading to a tumultuous rollercoaster of love. Ultimately, Jasmine acknowledges her lifelong identity as the “crying girl,” both confronting her past and seeking genuine peace, love, and joy.
Chapters
- ✦The Crying Girl — Chapter 01✦Jasmine’s POV “JASMINE! Why haven’t you cleaned up the basement yet? I don’t understand why such simple instructions never seem to stick. Do I always have to repeat myself?... ...
- ✦The Crying Girl — Chapter 02✦Jasmine’s POV “Miss Lockheart, do you have a prince?” little Amanda asks, her big, curious eyes fixed on me, sparkling with innocence. I’m momentarily caught off guard, silencing any witty replies that ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 03✦Jasmine’s POV Lying sprawled across my bed, I absentmindedly scroll through social media, but nothing catches my attention. Each swipe feels empty. I don’t have much to do today, and days ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 04✦Jasmine’s POV Nervously checking the time, all I can do is hope my mother is at least asleep. I quietly sneak into the house, angry that my actions might reinforce my ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 05✦Nicodème’s POV “Aroni, you know my visa hasn’t been approved yet, and it has been years. Maybe it’s not meant to be, well, maybe for now at least,” she responds to ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 06✦Jasmine’s POV I switch to the other side of the bed, trying to escape the clanging of utensils disturbing my sleep. Failing, I keep my eyes closed and reach for my ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 07✦Nicodème’s POV “These are the moments I cherish,” our father says, his eyes crinkling as he looks at all of us gathered at the dining table. “Having all my sons, daughter-in-law—although ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 08✦Jasmine’s POV Damsel: Hey, are you done with your lesson? We’ve been let out earlier than expected. Me: Yeah, was heading to the cafeteria. Want to meet there? I slow my steps as ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 09✦Jasmine’s POV It has started again. It’s been a while since I’ve had these weird dreams, yet they’ve decided to make their grand return. I pull open the bed drawer—my hand reaching ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 10✦Jasmine’s POV A few days have passed, and I’ve yet to receive a message from Mikiah, not that I’m looking forward to it. It’s the thought of it happening on any ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 11✦Nicodème’s POV She doesn’t bother to hide the longing in her eyes as she stares at me. At some point, a glimpse of sadness appears, which she hides just as fast ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 12✦Jasmine’s POV The past two weeks have been some of the most exhausting I’ve had in a while. Tutoring classes, finalising assignments and work dealings all scheduled close together had consumed ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 13✦Jasmine’s POV “Gosh, is your brother as protective as mine? I’m not tripping, right? His behaviour is uncalled for.” Arya rambles on as I drive us to our destination. Aroni is ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 14✦Jasmine’s POV I toss around in my bed, finding it extremely difficult to fall asleep. The temptation to take the sleeping pills, which I have successfully avoided for a... ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 15✦Jasmine’s POV An easy calm hangs over the living room as we each do our own thing. Justin is sprawled on the couch scrolling through his phone, Arya is... ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 16✦Nicodème’s POV “Sorry!” I tilt my head down to find a short girl fixing her glasses, one hand tightly gripping the bag threatening to slide off her shoulder. I give... ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 17✦Nicodème’s POV “Ndiaga, honestly speaking, from the intel I received—it doesn’t seem like things are getting better over there.” The speaker releases a defeated sigh. “Why do you sound... ...
- ✦The Crying Girl – Chapter 18✦Jasmine’s POV “How have you been?” He gently asks, though the manly tone is evident. It’s crazy—well, not that crazy—how time has flown. The last time we spoke over... ...