CAUGHT IN THE MOMENT
***EPISODE 18***
Vodka and myself were the last contestant who got to the final stage of the competition.. We were to choose a crew to ourselves and produced different type of stylish clothes..they would eventually march out in the grand finale in a fashion parade..both our fashion crew..I had chosen Jovita and three other ladies with same four guys.. Vodka had done the same..just that now she has made sure I wouldn’t participate.. Well it’s of no use now..
I got my stuffs together and started towards my car
“Well well well..what do we have here?..the great Bukky, kicked out of the house..back to being a pig”
It was Vodka the devil, with her new crew, they all burst out laughing..I had stopped, but there was nothing left to say
“Hey my friend would you stop there!..I would need you to clean my shoes before you go”
In unison they laughed again..I was hurt and angry..but I continued
“Hurry up before I ask the security to throw you out!”
She said and followed me to the gate to make sure I was out..she ordered the security never to let me in..
I entered my car..it took me another five minutes to compose myself before I zoomed off..
Oh wait!..that’s my phone ring..it was Jeremy, as soon as I answered it I heard Madam Clara’s voice from the background
“Give me the phone”
She requested
“Bukky my child..I am sorry, please don’t go anywhere”
Haha..did I just hear well..Vodka I swear I will finish you!!
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I drove back to the house.. You need to see all these security who needs proper lecture on how to run their job
“I am sorry but Madam Vodka has left specific instructions to never let you into the house”
I stood and starred at the man for a while..should I make him lose his job?..he was polite sha, so it’s better I ask him first..
“Do you have a family?..a wife and children?”
I asked him..to know if he really needs the job..
“Yes madam”
Hmm, he needs it..so I asked
“Do you wanna lose your job?..I can help you if you want to..all I need is to just make one call”
He paused and was trying to figure if I was indeed bluffing
“Na mouth she dey eee”
The other security man bounced out. It was clearly written that this one was an illiterate
“Please madam, I am sorry.. I will open the gate!”
The man with better reasoning quickly respond when he noticed I brought out my phone..
But you see that illiterate, he will learn his lesson..
I went to the flat first and dropped my bags..before I went to the training hall..I over heard Vodka..I couldn’t help but smile to myself..
“To all those that ran after that peasant, I would be pleased to announce to you that she has been kicked out like a piece of rag”
I stopped and waited for her to land
“So for all those that left me to join her, I would give you just one more chance, to come back to your maker.. which is me”
I was pleased when Jovita didn’t move an inch..
Well it’s time..I cleared my throat to announce my presence, Vodka glass of wine fell.. I cat-walked to meet up with them as I watched Vodka mouth gasped in shock..
“Close your mouth Vodka, yes it’s me..it isn’t bad to take a stroll now is it?”
I said and sat on her favourite chair..I could see she was still trying to figure out the word to say
“Save your breathe you peasant..”
I walked up to her and stood face to face that I could feel her breathe on my face
“Vodka, I never knew you would be this scared to the extent you stooped so low to rat like that..you want a shortcut?”
She opened her mouth again but then I hushed her..its time she realised that I was out for her..and by all means I would put her to nothing
“This doesn’t mean you would win the competition..you peasant!”
She finally blurted out..
I laughed, maybe she didn’t realise the position she put herself
“My poor little girl Madam Clara has discovered your lies, now am beginning to think your stay here is on probation..and I am not just a model, you bastard..I am the house of Earl!”
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“Bukky?”
It was Jeremy, it seems they were back from the hospital already
“Mum wants to see you”
This Jeremy self, why now?..
As I moved towards him, I looked back to see my crew still standing
“What are you girls doing there?..come on”
Jovita led the way and left Vodka in the hall, she was devastated.. I could see the fear in her eyes when she saw Jeremy..
“Vodka, madam Clara wants to see you also”
Hmm, she couldn’t walk well, God help her o..
I met David seated with Madam Clara while she laid on her back..
“Bukky my child, come here”
She opened her arms, I hugged her and was extremely careful not to weigh too much on her..
“Vodka is here mum”
Her mood changed instantly
“Vodka come here..”
She instructed.. I stood up so she could see Vodka as she timidly stepped into the flat
“Pack your stuffs and..
It would have been over for her, her career, everything.. But hey, I can help
”mum please, just try and understand the poor girl..”
Haha, poor girl? So I am saying that to Vodka and she accepted for the first time.. Whoa, feels so good..
“She was just rather too desperate and ignorant, but she is still human, with feelings..no one is perfect, she did what she thought would help her..but mum please you have to understand that fashion is her life. It is her career, please don’t take that away from her”
Madam Clara was quiet for a while, I could see Vodka was surprised I spoke out for her..David simply smiled at me..well Jeremy was equally surprised
“My child, sometimes I think the world is too dangerous for you, you have a big heart my dear”
She turned to Vodka
“Get out”
Without hesitation she hurried off..I insisted on staying with Madam Clara, I had to tell her the truth, I had to tell her everything..
When I was sure both David and Jeremy had excused us, I opened up to her..I told her about my feelings, about me and David and how Jeremy got caught up in the mess
She was quiet all through but spoke after I finished talking.
“Bukky, I trust you..do whatever you want, but Bukky..bring my boys back together”
A tear fell from my eyes as she said that..
“Thank you mum”
I sat with her till she fell asleep
Later that day Jeremy asked why I spoke out for Vodka instead of allowing her to be kicked out so I can have my chance..well I am not through with that Devil..there is no way I would just let her escape like that nah..I want to let her watch as I reduce her to nothing..
Jeremy didn’t say a word but just stood looking at me.
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The competition starts within a week..I got my girls together
“Alright girls, the biggest time of our lives has arrived, Just remember that we are not just models..we are the House Of Earl”
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