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This is the heartbreaking story of Henry, a 10-year-old boy caught in the middle of a bitter divorce. After his father wins custody, Henry is sent to a boarding school, where his life takes a dark and painful turn. Struggling to fit in, he finds comfort in a teacher, Mr. Benjamin—only to discover that the man he trusted has sinister intentions. Trapped in silence, fear, and confusion, Henry tries everything he can to escape… even making himself fall sick just to be saved.
This powerful and emotional story highlights the importance of listening to children, protecting them, and understanding that boy children matter too.
Warning: This story contains sensitive content that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
This is the heartbreaking story of Henry, a 10-year-old boy caught in the middle of a bitter divorce. After his father wins custody, Henry is sent to a boarding school, where his life takes a dark and painful turn. Struggling to fit in, he finds comfort in a teacher, Mr. Benjamin—only to discover that the man he trusted has sinister intentions. Trapped in silence, fear, and confusion, Henry tries everything he can to escape… even making himself fall sick just to be saved.
This powerful and emotional story highlights the importance of listening to children, protecting them, and understanding that boy children matter too.
Warning: This story contains sensitive content that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
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00:00Uncle, please stop. Uncle, please. It's paining me, Henry cried. But Mr. Benjamin held him closer
00:08to himself. My name is Henry. I was ten years old when my life changed forever. After my parents
00:14divorced, my father won custody of me. Not because he loved me, but just to spite my mum. My father
00:21put me in a boarding school and this was what changed my life forever. This is my story. Henry
00:25sat quietly in the back seat of his father's car, his hands folded on his lap. The drive
00:31to his new school felt long and silent. His father, Mr. Williams, was a busy man, always
00:36on one business trip or another. Ever since the divorce, Henry had spent most of his time
00:41with his mother, but now things were different. His father had won the custody battle and that
00:47meant Henry had to live with him. But with his tight work schedule, raising a ten-year-old
00:53boy on his own was not something Mr. Williams had time for. The only solution was to send
00:58Henry to boarding school. Henry didn't like the idea. He had never lived away from home
01:04before and the thought of being surrounded by strangers scared him. He wanted to stay
01:09with his mother, but the court had made its decision and there was nothing he could do
01:13about it. The car finally came to a stop in front of a large iron gate. Above it, a sign
01:20read Gracefield Academy in bold letters. Henry swallowed hard. His father turned to him with
01:27a serious expression. This school is one of the best, Henry. You'll learn discipline, independence
01:33and responsibility here, he said firmly. Henry nodded, though he wasn't sure if he really
01:39agreed. His father stepped out and opened the trunk to get his suitcase. A man in a green
01:46uniform approached them and greeted his father with a nod before turning to Henry.
01:51Welcome to Gracefield Academy, young man. I'm Mr. Musha, the school's security officer.
01:56You're going to love it here. Henry forced a small smile. He doubted he would love anything
02:01about this place. After signing some papers at the administrative office, Mr. Williams handed
02:06Henry his suitcase and placed a firm hand on his shoulder.
02:09Be good and remember everything I've taught you, he said. Henry wanted to ask him to stay
02:17a little longer, but he knew it wouldn't make a difference. His father never stayed anywhere
02:22longer than necessary. With a short nod, Mr. Williams turned and walked back to his car,
02:27leaving Henry standing in front of the dormitory with his suitcase. A senior student came and led
02:33Henry inside. The dormitory smelled of old wood and soap. Rows of bunk beds filled the large hall,
02:41and students moved about, chatting and laughing. Henry felt out of place. Your bed is over there,
02:48the senior student said, pointing to an empty lower bunk. Lights out at 9pm, and don't forget to join the
02:55others for dinner. Henry mumbled a thank you and sat on the bed. He looked around, feeling lonely.
03:01This wasn't home. Adjusting to boarding school life was harder than Henry had imagined. The early
03:08morning bells, the strict schedules, the group punishments, everything felt overwhelming. The other
03:14students already had their friends, and he struggled to fit in. During meals, he sat alone. In class, he
03:21spoke only when necessary. The other boys in the dormitory barely noticed him, except when they needed
03:27someone to send on errands. Henry missed his mother, but he wasn't allowed to call her. His father had
03:33set strict rules about communication, and every message had to go through the school authorities.
03:39One evening, after dinner, Henry was sitting alone on a bench when a teacher approached him.
03:45You must be Henry, the man said with a warm smile. I'm Mr. Benjamin. Henry looked up at him.
03:51Mr. Benjamin was young, probably in his mid-twenties, and unlike most of the other teachers, he didn't
03:57have a stern face. I see you're still trying to find your place here, Mr. Benjamin said, sitting
04:04beside him. It's not easy, is it? Henry shook his head. I understand, Mr. Benjamin continued. When I was
04:13your age, I also attended a boarding school. I felt lost at first, but I learned that the best way to
04:19survive is to embrace the experience. Henry looked at him with curiosity. You went to boarding school
04:26too? Yes, Mr. Benjamin nodded, and it wasn't easy, but I met great people and learned important lessons
04:36that helped me in life. Henry listened as Mr. Benjamin shared stories from his childhood.
04:43For the first time since arriving at the school, he felt a little less alone. From that day on,
04:49Henry and Mr. Benjamin became close. Whenever Henry felt down, Mr. Benjamin would encourage
04:56him. He told him stories about his own school days, gave him advice, and even helped him
05:02with his studies. Gradually, Henry started to adjust. He made a few friends and became more
05:07comfortable in class. The loneliness didn't go away completely, but having Mr. Benjamin around
05:12made things easier. As time passed, Mr. Benjamin became more than just a teacher to Henry. He
05:19was like an older brother. He always had time to listen, and he understood Henry in a way
05:24no one else did. One evening, after prep, Henry stayed behind to talk to him. Sir, do you think
05:31my father cares about me? Henry asked suddenly. Mr. Benjamin looked at him thoughtfully. Why do you
05:38ask? He hardly has time for me. He didn't even ask how I was settling in. He just left me here.
05:46Mr. Benjamin sighed. Parents show love in different ways, Henry. Some are always present, while others
05:53believe providing a good life is enough. Henry didn't respond. He wasn't sure if he agreed with
05:59that. After that conversation, Mr. Benjamin began to involve himself more in Henry's life.
06:04Whenever there was a message from his father, it was always delivered through Mr. Benjamin.
06:10If Henry needed anything, Mr. Benjamin would find a way to provide it. Soon, he also became close to
06:17Henry's father. He would call Mr. Williams to update him about Henry's progress, and sometimes,
06:23Mr. Williams would send things through him. It reached a point where Henry barely communicated
06:28with his father directly. Everything went through Mr. Benjamin. Henry didn't mind. In fact, he liked it.
06:36Mr. Benjamin understood him more than his father ever did. But, unknown to Henry, this was only the
06:43beginning of a change that would shape his life forever. The evening air was cool, and the school
06:48compound was quieter than usual. Most students had already returned to their hostels, preparing for dinner
06:54and night prep. Henry, however, was making his way toward the classroom block, where Mr. Benjamin had
07:00asked him to meet. It wasn't unusual for Mr. Benjamin to call him for extra lessons. In fact, Henry had come
07:07to look forward to these moments. Mr. Benjamin was one of the few people who made him feel seen and
07:12understood. Whenever he struggled with a subject, or had a bad day, Mr. Benjamin was always there to
07:19encourage him. But today felt different. As Henry approached the classroom, he noticed that the
07:25lights inside were dim. That was strange. Usually, the lights would be on during evening lessons.
07:31He hesitated for a moment, wondering if he had misheard Mr. Benjamin's request. Maybe he was
07:37supposed to meet him somewhere else. Still, he decided to go in. When he stepped inside, the room was
07:43empty except for Mr. Benjamin, who was seated at the teacher's desk. His face was calm,
07:48as always. But something about the quietness of the room made Henry uneasy. Come in, Henry,
07:55Mr. Benjamin said with a small smile. Henry hesitated. He had expected other students to be
08:01around, but it was just the two of them. This was unusual. Normally, their lessons happened in the
08:06library, or when other students were around. Still, he trusted Mr. Benjamin. He had never given him a
08:12reason to be afraid before. Henry stepped forward, placing his books on a desk. Sir, am I here for an
08:19extra lesson? he asked. Mr. Benjamin chuckled softly. Not exactly. Today, I just wanted to talk to you
08:27about something different. Henry frowned slightly. Something different? Yes. Mr. Benjamin leaned forward,
08:37resting his elbows on the desk. I've been watching you since you came to this school. I know you've
08:43been struggling to fit in, and I understand how difficult it is to be in a new place where you
08:48don't know anyone. Henry nodded. Yes, sir. It's been hard. I don't really have close friends yet.
08:57Mr. Benjamin nodded, his eyes fixed on Henry. That's why I wanted to talk to you. I want to know more
09:04about you. What do you like? What kind of people do you enjoy being around? Henry shrugged. I don't
09:11really know, sir. I just try to go through each day without any trouble. Mr. Benjamin smiled. That's
09:18understandable. But tell me, do you have any close friends yet? Or maybe, is there a boy in school that
09:25you like? Henry's brows furrowed in confusion. Like? How do you mean, sir? Mr. Benjamin leaned back in his
09:33chair, still watching him closely. You know, someone you feel connected to, someone who makes
09:39you happy whenever you see them. Henry thought for a moment, then shook his head. No, sir, I don't think
09:46so. I'm still trying to adjust. Mr. Benjamin nodded slowly, then stood up. He walked around the desk
09:53and came to stand in front of Henry. You know, Henry, he said softly, sometimes people don't realize who
10:02they truly connect with until someone helps them see it. Henry didn't understand what Mr. Benjamin
10:08meant, but before he could ask, Mr. Benjamin suddenly reached out and ran a hand through Henry's short
10:14hair. Henry froze. It was an unusual gesture. No teacher had ever done that before. Mr. Benjamin's
10:23hand moved from his hair to his face, gently brushing his cheek. Henry's heart started to beat
10:29faster. Something felt wrong. Sir? Henry said, his voice uneasy. Mr. Benjamin smiled, but his hand didn't
10:38move away. Instead, it traveled down to Henry's shoulder, then to his arm. Henry's body stiffened.
10:46He wanted to step back, but his feet wouldn't move. Mr. Benjamin's hand continued to move, brushing
10:53against Henry's chest. Henry shivered, an unfamiliar feeling creeping over him, his stomach twisted in
11:00discomfort. Sir, I think I should go back to the hostel now, Henry said, his voice barely above a
11:07whisper. Mr. Benjamin finally stepped back, his smile still in place. Of course, Henry, I didn't mean to
11:13make you uncomfortable. But Henry was already moving toward the door, his mind racing. He didn't understand
11:21what had just happened, but he knew one thing for sure. Something about it felt wrong. As soon as he
11:28stepped out of the classroom, the cool evening air hit his face. He took a deep breath, trying to calm
11:34the uneasy feeling in his chest. He walked quickly back to the hostel, his heart still beating fast.
11:41When he got to his bed, he sat down and stared at the floor, trying to make sense of what had just
11:46happened. Mr. Benjamin had always been kind to him. He was like an elder brother, someone Henry could
11:53trust. But today, today was different. Had he imagined it? Maybe he was overthinking? Henry shook his head,
12:02trying to push the thoughts away. He didn't want to think about it. Maybe if he ignored it, the feeling
12:08would go away. Henry sat quietly at his desk, his eyes fixed on his open notebook, but his mind was
12:15far away. The classroom was filled with the usual chatter of students, but he barely heard any of it.
12:22The past few days had been confusing, unsettling, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't shake
12:28off the feeling of discomfort sitting in his chest like a heavy rock. Mr. Benjamin had been acting strange.
12:35It wasn't just the way he looked at Henry. It was the way his eyes lingered a little too long.
12:41The way his smile seemed different now, like it carried a secret only he understood. Henry didn't
12:48like it, but he didn't know how to explain what was wrong. Henry, Mr. Benjamin's voice cut through his
12:56thoughts. Henry's head snapped up. Mr. Benjamin was standing at the front of the classroom, chalk in
13:02hand, but his eyes were fixed on Henry. The look he gave him made Henry's skin crawl. He quickly
13:09looked down at his book, pretending to focus. Throughout the lesson, Henry felt Mr. Benjamin's
13:15eyes on him, watching him, studying him. He avoided looking up, afraid of what he might see. When the
13:23class ended, Henry packed his books in a hurry, ready to leave, but before he could step out, Mr.
13:28Benjamin called his name. Come and see me in my office after lunch, he said. Henry's stomach twisted.
13:36He didn't want to go, but saying no wasn't an option. After lunch, Henry walked slowly toward Mr.
13:42Benjamin's office, his hands feeling cold and clammy. He wanted to turn around and run back to the
13:48dormitory, but his legs kept moving forward as if they had a mind of their own. When he reached the
13:54office, he hesitated for a moment before knocking softly. Come in. Mr. Benjamin's voice came from
14:01inside. Henry pushed the door open and stepped in. The office was small, with bookshelves lining the
14:08walls and a wooden desk at the centre. Mr. Benjamin was seated behind the desk, but as soon as Henry
14:14entered, he stood up and walked toward him. You're looking tense, Henry, he said with a smile.
14:20Henry swallowed hard, unsure of what to say. Mr. Benjamin reached out and placed a hand on Henry's
14:28tie, adjusting it slowly. His fingers lingered longer than necessary, and his touch sent shivers
14:35down Henry's spine. I want to take you somewhere this weekend, Mr. Benjamin said in a soft voice.
14:42Just you and me. Somewhere nice, where you can relax. Henry frowned. Where, sir? You'll see,
14:51Mr. Benjamin said. Just be ready on Sunday afternoon. I'll come and get you. Henry felt uneasy, but he
14:58nodded. He didn't know how to say no. Sunday came faster than Henry had hoped. He had been dreading the
15:05day, but when Mr. Benjamin came to the hostel to get him, he didn't argue. He followed him quietly,
15:12hoping that maybe it wouldn't be as bad as he imagined. They walked out of the school gates,
15:18and Henry realised they weren't going to a public place. Instead, Mr. Benjamin led him toward a small
15:23hostel building not far from the school premises. Where are we going, sir? Henry asked hesitantly.
15:30Don't worry, Mr. Benjamin said with a reassuring smile. Just trust me.
15:35When they reached the building, Mr. Benjamin unlocked a door and gestured for Henry to step
15:40inside. It was a small room, barely furnished, with a bed in the corner and a small table by the
15:46window. This is my private space, Mr. Benjamin said as he closed the door behind them. I come here when
15:54I need some peace and quiet. Henry felt trapped. He suddenly wished he hadn't come. Mr. Benjamin sat on
16:02the bed and patted the space beside him. Come sit. Henry hesitated, but slowly walked forward and sat
16:09at the edge of the bed. At first, the conversation felt normal. Mr. Benjamin talked to him about school,
16:15his struggles, and how he was adjusting. But then gradually the conversation changed.
16:21Do you know how special you are, Henry? Mr. Benjamin said, his voice lower now. Not everyone
16:28gets this kind of attention from me. Henry shifted uncomfortably. Sir, I think I should go back now.
16:38But before he could stand up, Mr. Benjamin placed a hand on his shoulder. Relax, Henry, he said. You'll
16:45get used to this. It's okay. What happened next was something Henry couldn't fully understand,
16:51but it left him feeling broken. He cried, but his tears didn't stop anything. When it was over,
16:59Henry curled up on the bed feeling sick to his stomach. Mr. Benjamin sat beside him, brushing a hand
17:05over his head. You must never tell anyone about this, he said firmly. No one will understand, but don't
17:12worry. You'll get used to it. Soon, you'll even enjoy it. Henry wanted to disappear. Before leaving,
17:20Mr. Benjamin gave him a small gift. A chocolate bar and a new pen. Something to make you feel better,
17:27he said with a smile. Henry took them with shaky hands and walked back to school, feeling numb.
17:33The following days felt strange. Henry couldn't focus in class. He barely spoke to anyone. At night,
17:41he lay awake in bed, staring at the ceiling, trying to make sense of what had happened.
17:45Mr. Benjamin started treating him differently in class. He gave him extra attention, asked him more
17:51questions, and smiled at him in a way that made Henry's skin cruel. Whenever they passed each other
17:57in the hallway, Mr. Benjamin would whisper, see you later, and Henry would feel his stomach twist in fear.
18:05Mr. Benjamin also started buying him more gifts. Snacks, books, and even a wristwatch.
18:11Henry didn't want them, but refusing wasn't an option. He felt trapped, and he didn't know what
18:17to do. One afternoon, he finally gathered the courage to talk to his friend Daniel.
18:23Daniel, Henry said hesitantly, can I tell you something? Daniel, who was playing a game on his
18:30phone, glanced at him. What is it? Henry hesitated before whispering, something is happening with Mr.
18:37Benjamin. Something that makes me feel uncomfortable. Daniel's fingers froze on the screen.
18:43He looked up at Henry, his expression unreadable. What do you mean? Daniel asked carefully. Henry
18:51looked around to make sure no one else was listening. He takes me to his place, and he does things to me.
18:57I don't like it. Daniel's face changed. He suddenly looked nervous. Henry, I don't think I can get
19:06involved in this. But you're my friend, Henry said desperately. Daniel shook his head.
19:14This is... I don't even understand. Please, let's just forget this conversation. Henry felt his heart
19:21sink. Daniel understood exactly what he was saying, but he didn't want to get involved. Henry sat back,
19:28lost in thought. He felt alone. More alone than he had ever felt before. The sun was high in the sky,
19:37casting shadows over the school compound as parents arrived for visiting day. Students ran excitedly to
19:43meet their families, laughing, hugging, and showing off their report cards. Henry stood at a corner,
19:49watching the scene with mixed emotions. His heart pounded in his chest as he waited for his father.
19:54He needed to talk to him. He needed to leave this school. He had rehearsed his words over and over
20:02in his head. He would tell his father that he hated it here, that something was wrong, that he wanted to
20:08leave. He didn't know if he could explain exactly what was happening, but he had to try. Then he saw him.
20:16His father, a tall, well-dressed man with a stern expression, walked toward him. He wasn't smiling like
20:22the other parents, but that wasn't unusual. Henry rushed forward. Good afternoon, sir, he greeted.
20:31His father nodded and handed him a bag of provisions. How are you? Henry hesitated. His father's voice was
20:39as firm as he was. He had never felt so hopeless. Daddy, please, he whispered. Don't let what happened
20:48between you and mummy affect me. Please listen to me. His father sighed again, looking around as if
20:55Henry wanted to scream. How could he explain what was happening? How could he tell his father that his
21:02teacher, Mr. Benjamin, had been touching him, hurting him, making him feel unsafe? But he couldn't.
21:09His father had already dismissed his concerns, already decided that whatever was happening was
21:14something he could handle. After a few more minutes of meaningless conversation, his father checked his
21:20watch. I need to get back to work. Take care of yourself. Henry nodded numbly. His father gave him
21:27a quick pat on the shoulder, turned, and walked away. Henry stood there, feeling as though the ground
21:34had disappeared beneath his feet. His only chance of escape was gone. The days that followed were even
21:41worse. Henry had no one to talk to. His father had refused to listen, his friend Daniel had shut him
21:48down, and his mother was completely out of reach. Meanwhile, Mr. Benjamin continued his torment.
21:56During class, his eyes would lock onto Henry's, sending silent messages that made Henry's stomach
22:02churn. After school, he would find ways to corner him, whispering things Henry didn't understand but
22:09knew were wrong. One evening, Mr. Benjamin called Henry to his office again. Henry's hands trembled
22:17as he stood at the door. He didn't want to go in, but he had no choice. Inside, Mr. Benjamin smiled as
22:24he closed the door behind him. I was worried about you, he said. You seemed a little distant lately.
22:30Henry swallowed, saying nothing. Mr. Benjamin stepped closer, brushing his hand against Henry's shoulder.
22:36Don't be scared, Henry. I told you, you'll get used to it. Henry felt his chest tighten. He wanted to
22:44scream, to run, but he was frozen in place. Mr. Benjamin sighed and leaned closer. I can make things
22:52easier for you, he whispered. I can protect you, but you have to trust me. Henry's heart pounded in
22:59his ears. He wanted to fight back, to push him away, but he was just a boy. Mr. Benjamin was an adult,
23:07a teacher, someone with power. So he did what he had been doing for weeks now. He stayed quiet,
23:13and the nightmare continued. Henry sat at the edge of his bunk bed, his hands clasped tightly together.
23:21His thoughts were a mess. He knew he had to do something. He couldn't keep quiet anymore.
23:26He had tried to tell his father, but his father didn't listen. Maybe another adult would help him.
23:33His heart pounded as he walked towards the staff room. He had decided to talk to Mr. Bayo,
23:38one of the teachers known for being strict but fair. Mr. Bayo was an older man, always wearing
23:44glasses and speaking in a deep, commanding voice. Henry hoped that he would take him seriously.
23:51As Henry entered the staff room, he saw Mr. Bayo sitting at his desk, marking some papers.
23:57Good afternoon, sir, Henry greeted hesitantly. Mr. Bayo looked up from his papers. Yes? What is it?
24:04Henry glanced around nervously, making sure no one else was listening. Then he took a deep breath.
24:11Sir, I need to talk to you about something. It's very important.
24:16Mr. Bayo removed his glasses and leaned back in his chair.
24:19Go ahead. Henry's hands were sweaty as he struggled to find the right words. It's about
24:25Mr. Benjamin. He... he has been doing something to me. Mr. Bayo's face remained expressionless.
24:34Doing what? Henry hesitated before whispering. He touches me, sir. In a way that makes me uncomfortable.
24:41The moment Henry said those words, Mr. Bayo's expression changed. His eyes narrowed and his lips
24:49tightened. He slammed his hand on the desk, making Henry flinch. Shut up! Mr. Bayo barked.
24:56Do you know what you're saying? Henry's breath hitched. But sir, are you mad? How dare you say
25:04such a thing about a teacher? Do you think this is a joke? Henry's heart sank.
25:09I'm telling the truth, sir. Please, believe me. Mr. Bayo stood up and glared at him. If you ever say
25:18such nonsense again, I will personally report you to the school authorities for spreading lies. Do you
25:24understand me? Tears welled up in Henry's eyes. But sir... I don't want to hear another word,
25:32Mr. Bayo snapped. Now get out of my sight before I punish you for lying. Henry turned and ran out of
25:38the staff room. His vision blurred with tears. He had tried. He had tried to tell someone. And now
25:45he was even more alone than before. A week later, the school vacation began. Students were packing
25:53their bags, excited to return home to their families. Henry, on the other hand, felt nothing
25:59but fear. As he packed his belongings, Mr. Benjamin appeared at the dormitory door. Henry froze.
26:06Come, Mr. Benjamin said, gesturing for him to step outside. Ha! With shaky hands, Henry followed him
26:14to a quiet corner near the staff quarters. Mr. Benjamin leaned close, his voice low and menacing.
26:21You're going home for the holidays, he said, his eyes dark and serious. I hope you understand what
26:27that means. Henry swallowed hard. Mr. Benjamin grabbed his wrist tightly. If you say anything,
26:35if you even think about telling your father or anyone else, I promise, you will regret it. Do you hear
26:42me? Henry nodded quickly, his body trembling. Mr. Benjamin released his wrist and patted his shoulder
26:49with a fake smile. Good boy. Now, go home and behave yourself. Henry walked away, his whole body numb.
27:00He had never felt so helpless. When Henry arrived home, he barely spoke. His father had sent a driver
27:07to pick him up, and the journey back felt like forever. When he finally reached home, his father
27:12barely looked up from his phone. Welcome, his father said casually. I bought you some new clothes and
27:18video games. I know you must be missing your mother, but you'll be fine. Henry didn't respond.
27:25Dinner is in the kitchen, his father added. The housekeeper will take care of you.
27:31Henry nodded and quietly walked to his room. The house was big and beautiful, but it felt empty.
27:37His father was always busy, either at work or on phone calls. The housekeeper made sure he ate,
27:44but no one noticed how quiet he had become. No one asked why he wasn't excited about the holiday.
27:52His father thought he was just being moody because he missed his mother. He didn't even try to
27:56understand that something was wrong. Day after day, Henry sat in his room, barely touching his food.
28:02His thoughts were dark and heavy. He felt trapped. Even at home, he wasn't free. Henry sat in his
28:10dormitory, his head buried in his hands. His mind raced with thoughts, searching for a way,
28:17any way to escape from Mr. Benjamin. He had tried talking to his father, but he refused to listen.
28:24He had spoken to a teacher, but he was called a liar. Now he felt trapped, like there was no way out.
28:31Then a thought crossed his mind. What if I fall sick? He knew that if he became seriously ill,
28:39the school would have to call his parents. His father might ignore him, but his mother wouldn't.
28:45She would come for him. But how could he make himself sick? He thought about different ways.
28:51Skipping meals? No, that wouldn't be enough. Standing in the rain? Too risky. What if he didn't
28:58get sick fast enough? Then his eyes landed on his bathing soap? His stomach twisted at the thought,
29:04but he had no choice. Every day, he forced himself to swallow small pieces of soap, ignoring the awful
29:11taste and the burning sensation in his throat. Days later, his stomach ached terribly. His head burned
29:19with fever and he collapsed in his dormitory. His plan had worked. He was finally sick. Henry sat on his
29:26bed in the school dormitory, his body weak and his head pounding. He'd been feeling sick for days,
29:32but he didn't want to complain. Complaining meant going to the school clinic, and going to the school
29:38clinic meant talking to adults. And he didn't trust any of them anymore. But the sickness got worse.
29:45His stomach ached, his body felt weak, and he had a fever that wouldn't go away. When the school matron
29:51noticed how pale and tired he looked, she ordered some of the senior boys to take him to the school
29:57hospital. At the hospital, Henry sat quietly on the examination table, while the nurse, a middle-aged
30:03woman with sharp eyes, checked his temperature and asked him a few questions. How long have you been
30:09feeling sick? she asked. A few days, Henry muttered. The nurse frowned. You should have come earlier.
30:17Do you feel any pain? Henry nodded weakly. Where? Henry hesitated. He didn't know how to explain it.
30:26He didn't want to explain it. The nurse sighed and examined him carefully. As she worked,
30:34her expression changed. She asked more questions, but Henry kept quiet. He knew that if he said anything,
30:42Mr. Benjamin's threats would come true. Henry, the nurse said softly, has anyone touched you in a way
30:49that made you uncomfortable? Henry's heart pounded in his chest. He felt his throat tighten. No, he
30:56whispered. The nurse studied him for a long moment. It was clear she didn't believe him, but without his
31:03confirmation, she couldn't push further. All right, she finally said. I'll give you some medication for the
31:10infection, but if anything is wrong, you can always talk to me, okay? Henry nodded, but said nothing.
31:17After taking the medication, Henry expected to feel better, but his condition worsened instead.
31:23His fever returned and his stomach pain became unbearable. One night, he collapsed in the dormitory.
31:30His roommates panicked and called the housemaster, who rushed him back to the hospital. This time,
31:35it was serious, it was serious. The school authorities had to call his parents. Henry lay on the hospital
31:41bed, barely able to keep his eyes open. His body ached all over. He could hear the nurses whispering
31:49around him, their voices filled with concern. A few hours later, the door opened and he turned his head
31:55weakly. His heart sank when he saw that it wasn't his father who had come. It was his mother. She rushed
32:04to his bedside, her face full of worry. Henry, my son, what happened? Henry stared at her, tears welling up
32:13in his eyes. His mother touched his forehead gently. Why do you look like this? What is going on? Henry
32:20swallowed hard. He didn't know where to start. He didn't know if he had the strength to explain.
32:26But one thing was certain. He couldn't stay in that school anymore. Take me out of this school,
32:33he whispered. His mother frowned. What? Why? Please, Mama, Henry said, gripping her hand tightly.
32:41I can't stay here anymore. You have to take me today. His mother was confused. But why? Tell me what's
32:49wrong. Henry shook his head weakly. I can't. Not here. Just take me away first. His mother's face
32:58was filled with concern. She looked at the nurse who was standing nearby. What exactly is wrong with
33:04him? The nurse hesitated before speaking. He has an infection and we're treating him. But, Madame,
33:10I think there's something more. Your son seems very scared and he won't talk to anyone about it.
33:17His mother's expression darkened. She turned back to Henry. My son, tell me the truth.
33:26Is someone hurting you in this school? Henry's grip on her hand tightened. Please, Mama, he whispered
33:33again, his voice breaking. Take me out of here first. His mother's eyes filled with tears. She didn't
33:39understand what was happening, but she could see that her son was in distress. At that moment,
33:45she knew one thing for sure. She wasn't leaving without him. Henry's mother stood in the hospital
33:51hallway, her heart pounding with anger and frustration. The school authorities had refused
33:57to release her son without his father's consent, and his father was nowhere to be found. He wasn't
34:03answering his phone, and the school claimed they couldn't discharge Henry without his permission.
34:07This is my son, she shouted at the school principal. You can't keep him here against my will. Look at
34:15him. Can't you see he is sick? Madam, we understand your concerns, the principal said in a calm but firm
34:22voice. But school policy states that we need the legal guardian's consent for withdrawal. Henry's mother
34:29clenched her fists. I carried this boy for nine months. I raised him before his father took him from me.
34:36I have every right to take him out of this school, especially when his life is at risk.
34:42The school matron stepped forward, looking concerned. Madam, we understand, but we are only
34:48following protocol. Protocol? Henry's mother scoffed. Will protocol take care of my son's health?
34:55You people are more concerned about your rules than the welfare of the children in your care.
34:59She turned to the nurse who had been taking care of Henry. Please, tell them what you told me.
35:04Tell them how you suspected something was wrong. The nurse hesitated, then looked at the principal.
35:11Sir, I do believe that the boy is in distress. He is unwell, and if his mother wants to take him
35:17for better medical attention, I don't see why we should stop her. The principal sighed,
35:23clearly uncomfortable with the situation. Madam, we...
35:28I am not leaving this school without my son, Henry's mother interrupted. If you force me,
35:35I will call the police right now. I will call the press. I will let the whole world know that this
35:41school refused to release a sick child to his mother. Is that what you want? At this, the principal
35:47exchanged glances with the school board members. After a long silence, he finally sighed.
35:53Fine, he said, but this will be documented. Document whatever you like, Henry's mother snapped.
36:01Just get me my son. Minutes later, Henry was officially discharged. His mother held his weak
36:08body close as she helped him into the car. She sat beside him in the back seat as the driver took them
36:13home. The moment they arrived home, Henry's mother took him straight to a private hospital.
36:18This time, the doctors ran a thorough examination and Henry was given proper care. When the doctor
36:25confirmed that he had an infection, Henry's mother fought back tears. Will he be okay? She asked.
36:33Yes, the doctor assured her. Luckily, it is treatable, but we need to monitor him and make
36:38sure he takes his medication properly. As Henry lay on the hospital bed that night,
36:43his mother sat beside him, holding his hand. Henry, she whispered, tell me everything.
36:51For the first time, Henry broke down. He told her everything about Mr. Benjamin,
36:55how he had first acted like a mentor, how he slowly started behaving inappropriately,
37:01and how he had forced himself on him. He told her about the threats, the fear,
37:06the rejection from other teachers when he tried to speak out. His mother's hands trembled with anger.
37:11Tears streamed down her face as she listened. She wanted to scream, to march straight to the school
37:18and confront Mr. Benjamin. But she knew she had to be strong for Henry. Don't worry, my son,
37:25she whispered, stroking his hair. I will not let this go. The next morning, after ensuring Henry had
37:31received all his medication and was stable, she took action. She went straight to the police and filed a
37:37report against Mr. Benjamin. At first, Mr. Benjamin denied everything. He claimed Henry was lying and
37:44that he was only mentoring the boy. But when the police got the doctor's report and some testimonies
37:48from a few students who had noticed how Mr. Benjamin treated Henry differently, the truth became
37:54undeniable. Mr. Benjamin was arrested and prosecuted for his crimes. But Henry's mother didn't stop
38:00there. She also filed a case against Henry's father for negligence. If he had listened to
38:07our son, she told the authorities, none of this would have happened. Henry's father tried to defend
38:14himself. I was busy. I didn't know anything was wrong. You didn't bother to ask, she shot back.
38:21You ignored his cries for help. You failed him. Although Henry's father was not jailed,
38:27he was officially warned by the court. And more importantly, the custody battle was reopened.
38:34This time, the court ruled in Henry's mother's favour. Henry finally went home with his mother.
38:40The healing process was not easy. At first, Henry was withdrawn. He barely spoke. His mother enrolled
38:47him in counselling and slowly he began to open up. She also made sure to be present in his life.
38:53She took him to school herself, asked about his day, and reassured him that he was safe.
38:58As weeks turned into months, Henry started smiling again. He started playing again. The fear in his
39:05eyes slowly faded, replaced by a sense of security. One evening, as they sat on the balcony, Henry turned
39:13to his mother. Mama, he said quietly. Yes, my son. Thank you. She looked at him, confused. For what?
39:23For believing me. For fighting for me. Tears filled her eyes as she pulled him into a hug.
39:30You are my son, Henry. I will always fight for you. Moral of the story, the boy-child also matters.
39:38Society often focuses on protecting girls from abuse, but boys can also be victims. Every child
39:45deserves to be heard, protected and believed. If you enjoy this story, do not forget to like,
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