Princess Stories

EPISODE ELEVEN

A call came in very early in the morning from an unknown number.

“Oh God, what sort of alarm is this one na? I just started sleeping.” Charity pouted on hearing her phone ring, thinking it was an alarm. She blindly sought for her phone, put it off and turned to the other side of the bed with her blanket to sleep a little further.

It was at the second ring that it occured to her it wasn’t an alarm. She turned to her phone and picked the call immediately, without checking who was calling.

“Hello?”

Hello good morning. Please am I speaking with Charity?” The caller asked. Charity was taken aback by the question that she then check who was on the line.

“Yes please. How may I help you?” She responded, hoping it wasn’t a fraudulent call.

“I am Dr. Vincent, calling from Divine Hospital along Crescent Road. Do you know the place?”

“Yes I do. Any problem?”

“Well, I got your number from a patient who was brought in here earlier this morning. I just came in now to attend to her only to see a note lying on the side table with your number written in it. Probably you were tired and had to go home so you dropped your number to enable us reach you when we want to start treatment on her.” The Doctor explained and Charity stared at the phone number one more time.

“Me? Hospital? How?” She reasoned within.

“Okay Doctor. I’m actually confused at the moment but…..please what’s the name of the patient.”

“Is that a question I’m meant to answer? You brought her here, how come you don’t know her name?”

“Well, it is possible. I might’ve been a good Samaritan who just helped a stranger she saw knocked down by a vehicle across the street while heading home. And as a matter of fact, I didn’t bring anyone to your hospital. I haven’t stepped out of my house since today.”. Charity replied. The Doctor was silent for a while.

“In that case, your attention is needed at the hospital so we could resolve this right away.

STRUCK DOWN : EPISODE 11-20

“You can stop here, I’ll take it from here.” Chief said to his driver who obeyed immediately.

As soon as Chief alighted from his car and waved, the driver sped off and Chief continued his journey on foot. After a ten minutes walk he arrived at a brown gate.

He knocked a few times before someone came from inside to open the gate for him.

“Is the Priest in?” He asked the gate man as soon as he was allowed into the compound. The gateman simply nodded in response to his question and Chief headed for the house.
He had free access into the parlour as the door was left ajar.

After removing his big Agbada and shows, he walked into a smaller room with his back.
Chief has his face bowed to the ground until the priest took note of, and acknowledged his presence.

“The deed has been done Baba, I have offered the sacrifice as demanded.” Chief said immediately he sat on the bare floor with his legs comfortably crossed.

“Hmmm…..you have done well.” The priest commended as they both watched in the air an image replaying how he spent the night with Debby.

“So I can be healed now?”

“Yes. The infirmity would be transfered to the lady in question. But….” The priest said and Chief’s heart almost skipped a beat on hearing the conditional word “but”.

“But what Baba?”

“Hmmm…..you surely would be healed, but your healing won’t be permanent.”

“My healing won’t be permanent? But….but why? I fulfilled all the conditions you told me are attached to my healing.”

“You didn’t complete the ritual, you only followed half of my instructions. I asked to get a young girl whom you’d become one with in spirit so the infirmity could be transfered to her after her spirit soul and body has been fully captured.

You only succeeded in hacking into her soul and body buh her spirit is till free .” The priest said and Chief became confused.

“But how come? I mean I followed all your instructions Baba, word for word.”

“I agree. You followed all my instructions but one. You were to chant certain incantations into her mouth to capture her spirit and seal up the ritual.” The priest said and Chief bowed his head in frustration.

“How did that skip my mind? How? How come I totally forgot up until now?” Chief soliloquized loudly with his head bowed as the priest smiled mischievously.

“But okay Baba what would happen now? Can I still be cured of this infirmity that is becoming life-threatening?”

“Yes you can, but like I said before it won’t be permanent.”

“What can I do to make it permanent at this juncture?”

“You have to repeat the process all over again. You’re joined with her already, so there’s no need going through the stress of making arrangements to hookup with her again. Just get her into the position for the ritual as you initially did and repeat the process, ensuring you get it right this time.” The priest said and Chief was downcast.

“How am I meant to achieve that now? It was really tough for me the first time that I had to go out of my way to ensure the ritual was done. How am I supposed to……oh no, this is gonna be difficult, so difficult.” Chief thought out. The priest on hearing his thoughts said nothing but quietly located a polythene bag in his shrine and brought out a white substance. After spitting on it thrice, he stretched it out to hand it over to Chief.

“Here. Make use of this and it’s make your mission a lot easier.”

“How do I make use of this?”

“When the time comes, you’d receive the directions.
If you make use of this well, all those involved in helping you in getting the girl would come to you of their own accord to render the help you need.” The priest said and Chief smiled satisfactorily.

STRUCK DOWN : EPISODE 11-20

“Good morning. Please I’m Charity and I’m here to….” Charity said to the receptionist of the hospital she rushed into. Before she could finish her statement and completely introduce herself, the said receptionist cut in.

“Oh you’re Miss Charity? Welcome ma’am. Dr. Vincent has been expecting you. His office is that way.” She said in warm smiles as she pointed to a particular direction. Charity thanked her with a dashing smiles before leaving for the doctor’s office.

“Yes, come in please.” A deep voice responded to Charity’s knock on the office door.

“Good day Sir.” Charity greeted as soon as she walked in. For a moment,

Dr. Vincent stopped what he was doing and stared at Charity, obviously smitten by her beauty.

“Please sit down.” He said shortly after snapping himself out of his dreamy mood.

“You’re the one k spoke with over the phone early this morning?”

“Yes.”

“Do you in any way know any of your friends who got injured and was rushed to the hospital in the early hours of today? Has anyone called you today to inform you of such news?” Dr. Vincent asked as Charity shook her head in the negative after giving his question a brief thought.

“That’s strange. Hmmmm…… Okay let’s go check the patient. You might probably recognize her.” The doctor said and with that they left his office for Debby’s ward.

“My God! Debby what happened to you? Doctor please what happened to her?” Charity asked, trying so hard not to get emotional as she held Debby’s hands.

“She was rushed in here in a very critical condition by someone we thought was you. According to the nurse on shift, you were so much in a hurry you refused to write down your name and attach at signature to I in our hospital diary at the reception.

We’ve run various test on her to figure out what might be wrong with her but surprisingly the results have shown she is medically okay and her systems are working fine the way they should.

But the result is the exact opposite of the reality on ground now. She’s been like this for the past 8 hours now

“8 hours??? Is she sleeping or in a coma?”

“I doubt if it’s right to say she’s merely sleeping.” The doctor said as Charity remained silent for a while.

“O Lord, I listened to your instructions and interceded for Debby throughout the night even when I didn’t feel like it. She’s the reason my eyes are baggy this morning because I didn’t have a sound sleep. Please let nothing happen to her.” Charity prayed silently in her heart and turned to face the doctor.

“Please can I have some moments with her alone?” She asked pleadingly, trying to conceal her shaky voice.

“Sure. Of course.” Dr. Vincent said and took his leave.

STRUCK DOWN : EPISODE 11-20

Debby was on her knees, desperately pleading for her life as the two men who she had understood at that point to be angels, seized conversations with her.

“Please have mercy on me. Please beg Jesus for me. He died for me. Please.” She pleaded as she shook the garment of the angel by her left in desperation. The angel looked down at her.

“There is no room for you on heaven.” He said.

“Then let me go back. Let me return to earth please, and I promise to have a change of heart. I’d live differently and in view of heaven do I’d always do right.”

“It’s too late for that Debby. You could’ve done all you’re promising to do now with the one life you had.” The angel replied and maintained a stern look afterwards.
Fear gripped Debby.

“No no no no no. Give me a second chance please.” She cried, shaking his garment vigorously, weeping sore.

“The people we give second chances to here are usually as a result of their past good deeds or the deed, or as a result of intercessory prayers made for them.

We’ve made a diligent search and there’s no one on your behalf. There’s no one to stand in the gap for you to increase your chances of going back to Earth and changing your ways.

Our hands are tied Deborah, there’s nothing we can…..”

“Wait…..” One of the angels said, interrupting the other.

“There’s a cry. A cry of mercy for her. Can you hear it?” He asked and they all went quiet to listen.

“Charity? Charity! Yes, that’s Charity’s voice! Oh thank God ?. Thank God, Thank God, Thank God. Thank you Jesus.” Debby said with her head bowed as fresh tears of gratitude freely flowed down her cheeks.

“There’s someone standing in the gap for you, and I’ve recieved directions from The One to let you go back, on the condition you wouldn’t return here with excess luggage again and wicked acts filed against you.” The angel by her left said as Debby nodded in complete understanding.

The angel by her right waved his hand across the air and in the twinkle of an eye, there was a door in front of Debby.

“Behind that door lies the portal that’d lead you back to Earth. Walk straight on the path till you get to the door which will open to you of its own accord. Head on straight, don’t look left or right. Let your focus just be on getting to your destination.” The angel said and Debby thanked them wholeheartedly.

“When I see you again, we’d be rejoicing in heaven.” Debby said with sincere smiles to them as they didn’t respond but gave a nod and ordered her to go.

STRUCK DOWN : EPISODE 11-20

Kadar was in the living room about calling his maid Abdul to prepare a meal for him when he felt an urge to head to his shrine immediately.

On getting in, he found his old clock ringing, indicating his most recent prey was on the verge of escaping his claws

“Impossible! I stayed up all night to ensure she doesn’t make it alive. What went wrong?” Kadar conversed with himself as he stared in complete amazement at the image that displayed Debby about regaining conscious in the hospital.

“But how?” He asked aloud and next he could clearly see her spirit heading towards a door with full concentration. He understood immediately and began speaking against it.

“No, she mustn’t get to that door, she mustn’t make it alive.” He roared and hastily wore his work clothes and began making incantations. He could see the effect of the spiritual exercise he was practising as the path Debby’s was treading on began to get confusing thus difficult to tread on.

“What’s happening?” She heard her say from the image clearly displaying her and he closed his eyes to intensify his incantations.

STRUCK DOWN : EPISODE 11-20

Doctor Vincent walked into his patient’s ward to find Debby, Charity and one of his nurses inside.

“What are you trying to do?” He asked his staff who was tapping Charity continuously.

“I’m trying to wake her up. I’ve been here twice now and she’s been in this kneeling position. I guess she slept off during prayers.” The nurse replied.

“That’s alright, you don’t need to disturb. This could also be her way of praying you know, so let her be.” The doctor said as the nurse nodded and made use of the door.

“She must’ve been worn out from the lengthy prayers she’s been praying ever since she got here.” Dr. Vincent reasoned after checking to find out she was actually sleeping and not praying.

Sleep ehn…..God help us all.

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By Princess

EPISODE ONE

“Debby you’re not going anywhere by this time of the night o. I’ve warned you several times of the dreams I’ve been having about you for over two weeks now. They’re bad and terrible dreams that I fear would become reality if you don’t stop this thing you call hustling.” Charity said. Deborah paid no attention to her but rather focused on her make-up.

“Are you even listening to me at all?” Charity said frustrated. Just last night, she had had a terrible about Deborah where she saw her in a bad state and being rushed to the hospital. She had tried narrating the dream at her but Debby kept interrupting her with her mocking laughter.

“What do I do to save this girl from the destruction she’s getting herself into?” She asked and immediately she recalled Debby’s mom coming over to their place the other time and dropped her phone number.

“Please take care and watch over Deborah like she’s your own sister. If there’s any problem at all, do not hesitate to call me.” She had told her as at the time she visited.

“Chai, her number isn’t going through. How else do they talk to a lost soul before they’d hear word to see the danger ahead of them and turn from their wicked ways?” Charity thought aloud but Debby cared less.

“I’d be back in the morning. Please make sure you don’t bolt the door, just lock it so I can have access to the apartment early tomorrow when I come back.” Debby said and left.

“God, what is this? When’s this girl ever going to change?” Charity soliloquized with a heavy sigh before turning to her beeping phone.

“Hello Ma.”

“Hello Debby I missed your call few minutes back. I hope there’s no problem?”

“Mama there’s no problem but…..”

“But what my dear, talk to me.”

“Mama it’s Debby, your daughter. Mummy she hasn’t changed. Imagine she just left the house to go meet some man she doesn’t even know anything about.”

“Hmmm….. we’ll keep praying for her, she’d come around soon.” Debby’s mom said, even though she felt broken inside but hadn’t wanted to express it.

“Mummy me I’m tired o. I’m seriously tired. The dreams I have of her these days are becoming scary as the day passes but she doesn’t care. She doesn’t even give me a listening ear when I try narrating them to her.”

“Don’t be tired my daughter. I’ve been having dreams about her too, and have been praying for her. It is well, God is working on something and it would be revealed soon.”

“Hmmm…..okay Mama, I’ve heard you. Let me go now and handle some things before retiring for bed.”

“It’s okay my dear. Please don’t relent in prayers over your friend please, it shall be well soon.” Debby’s mom said as Charity kept quiet. Deep down in her, she no longer sees the need interceding for the soul of someone who doesn’t want to be saved.

“I’ve heard you Mama. Goodnight Ma.”

“Goodnight my dear.” Debby’s mom replied and with that they ended the call for the night.
Charity immediately got to the kitchen to ensure things were in their appropriate places. She warmed the little jollof rice remaining and went round the house to ensure the doors were locked. After that she dressed her bed and knelt down beside it to say a few words of prayer before retiring to sleep. She opened her mouth to pray but sighed instead. She was short of words. She didn’t understand what to pray and how to. Slowly, worry crept in.

“I’ve been having terrible dreams about this girl for over two weeks now and none has come to pass, making me look like a fool and her thinking I just cook funny stories to scare her.” She thought within in worry.

“God, why is it that way? Again, why are you giving her safe journeys and waking her up daily despite her terrible lifestyle?

She makes more money than I do Lord. What she makes from her so-called hustling in two weeks is what I make in three months. God isn’t that cheating? Must the wicked always prosper and have the good things of life?” She said within her and hissed before climbing her bed to sleep.

STRUCK DOWN : EPISODE 1-10

Deborah walked into what looked like a five-star hotel.

“I was never born to be poor.” She said to herself in smiles before taking her seat at the waiting room.

Few minutes later, a man walked up to her and kssed her from behind.

“Fred stop stop.” She said in giggles. It was obvious she was enjoying his pecks on her neck.

“How are you baby love?” He asked after detaching from her and coming to seat beside her.

“I’m fine. You called me here, is there any customer?”

“Yes, and this one is a big hit I promise you.”

“Hmmm, that sounds cool. So where is he?”

“Room 145. He’s waiting for you already.” He said and she nodded and got on her feet.

“Hey.” He said and pulled her into him.

“I know you’re not comfortable with this but trust me, this phase would be over as soon as we get what we’re looking for. And I promise you, we’d be out of the country by the time we gather more than enough money to do so.” He whispered to her and bent to kiss her before staring at her for a while.

“I believe you.” She said in innocent smiles.

“And I won’t let you down.” He responded and released her. He watched her leave for the reception area till she was out of sight.

“My girl.” He said with a smirk.

STRUCK DOWN : EPISODE 1-10

“He’s expecting you.” The receptionist said to Debby after a brief call to Room 145 to see if she was expecting anyone.

“Okay thank you.” She said as she found her way to the room.

“Yes, come in.” She walked in to meet a man in his early 50s smiling at her like he’s been expecting her.

A part of her didn’t like what she was doing but a greater part of her knew she needed to do what she had to do if she wanted the kind of life she desired.

“Hello Sir.” She said in forced smiles.

“Hello my girl, how are you today?”

“I’m fine Sir.” She said and dropped her bag on the sofa before walking seductively to him.

“So, how do you want my services tonight?”

STRUCK DOWN : EPISODE 1-10

“Oooh, who’s this now?” Charity asked as she rubbed her sleepy eyes to be fully awake.
She walked towards the door where someone had constantly been knocking on for some time now, forcefully waking her up.

“Babe why did you bolt the door after all my pleadings not to before leaving the house? I’ve been knocking for the past ten minutes for crying out loud.” Debby questioned as she angrily walked into the house.

“I’m sorry, I actually forgot.”

“Are you serious?” Debby turned to look at me and sighed angrily. She walked into the room to change before coming to meet Charity who was already in the kitchen.

“Is there food to eat, please? I’m super hungry.”

“I’m just trying to make something, but there’s jollof rice remaining from last night.”

“Bring am abeg. I’m more than famished.” She said and went over to the pot with a plate and spoon to serve herself. Charity smiled at the way she rushed at the food right there in the kitchen without waiting to get to the dining room, wishing deep down she would come to get to know Christ so her life would be better in the end.

“Food is ready.” Charity said an hour later and Debby got up from where she was to the dining.

Charity watched her eat peacefully and felt it was a perfect time to start a conversation.

“I spoke with your mom last night.” She began and watched to see her reaction.

“Oh okay.” Debby said simply

“She isn’t too happy about your lifestyle but she isn’t giving up on you. She has you in her prayers. I do too.”

“I don’t understand the boring thing you’re saying Charity. I do not need prayers, okay? So please let me eat my food in peace.”

“How can I when I’m scared for you Debby.” Charity said as Debby angrily dropped her spoon.

“I’ve been having terrible dreams about you that frighten me each time I have them and you seem not to be bothered. As if that is not enough, your mother too is beginning to have dreams about you. Danger is near Debby, please change. This hustle of yours will take you nowhere. Please…..”

“Okay that’s enough already please, enough! Listen I do not need prayers and yes, my hustle will take me somewhere. I have it all mapped out okay? So please enough with the badluck wishes.

My mom you’re talking about, ask her if she can provide for needs or send good money when I ask for one? I don’t plan being poor so please let me be.” Debby said and stopped there. She didn’t see the need saying much about her mom or her background.

“Infact, I’ve lost my appetite.” She said and left the food she was eating. She was about getting to the room when her phone beeped indicating a message had just come in. She screamed out loud as soon as she read the content.

“What is it?” Charity asked, frightened.

“Oh my God I can’t believe this.”

“Can’t believe what?”

“N750,000!!!” She announced with another scream.

“Did what?”

“My dear, I have just made N750,000 for spending just one night with him!”

“What?!” Charity thought about.

“I still don’t understand. N750,000 for just one night?”

“Exactly! Oh my God, I’m so excited right now.” She said as she dialed Fred’s number.

“Hello Babe.”

“Hello dear, you won’t believe what I’m about to tell you now.”

“What? You’ve received the alert?”

“Yes! And guess how much it is.”

“Tell me instead.”

“A whopping N750,000!”

“Wow, that’s quite huge. Congratulations dear, just stick with me and there’d be more alerts coming your way.”

“Sure! As long as our plan would work out, and we’d be out of this country in no time?!” Debby said out loud to the hearing of Charity.

“Out of the country? God are you listening?!” Charity asked herself and God.

“Yeah but keep it low okay. It’s not very advisable going around and shouting you’d be travelling abroad soon. You sabi say na Naija we dey, village people fi intervene.”

“Sure, my lips are sealed.”

“Yeah so how we go wash am na……let’s hang out this evening at our usual spot.”

“No problem. I’d be there.” She said and ended the call.

“You see? N750,000 in a day. Can you beat that?” Debby said and stuck out her tongue to Charity like a child.

“Ehe, what did you say about your terrible dreams about m again? Come to think of it: for some time now you’ve been having ‘dreams’ about me, but none of them seems to be coming to pass. Instead of badluck, it has been goodluck all the way. So tell me, have you been cooking them up?” Deborah said and Charity went mute. Thai made Debby to laugh.

“Listen, I know when we first met I was broke. So broke that I couldn’t afford a place to stay so I begged that we share this apartment pending the time I’d be able to find my feet again since we were once coursemates and not completely strangers, and you agreed. I couldn’t afford a thing of my own and so depended on what you and my mom had left.

But ever since my boyfriend Fred brought this idea, my level has changed. Shouldn’t you be happy for me? Happy that at least I’m no longer disturbing you for chicken change and my expenses are no longer on your shoulders?

Instead you’re looking for a way to….to make me feel bad always. Now tell me, is that fair?”

“Deborah God has better plans for you. He has a reason He’s letting you go scot free now but that grace may expire soon. I believe the dreams are like visions. They are for an appointed time and it will surely manifest and not tarry.” Charity replied her.

“Hmmm…..you always have answers to everything right? Well you can keep your God and Jesus, I don’t need them. I’m in money already, made without them.” She said and shifted her attention towards her phone.

“Done! I just sent 200K to my mom, to let her understand that I know what I’m doing.” Debby said as Charity did nothing but just watch her like film. In few minutes, a call came in for Debby. It was her mother. She placed it on loudspeaker so Charity could hear her mom speak proudly of her, but was disappointed when they got the opposite reaction.

“Debby I just received an alert now. Was it from you or my eyes were decieving me?”

“It’s from me Mama. Just take it as a gift from me?”

“A gift? Who gifted you?”

“Mama nobody gifted me. The money is mine.”

“The money is yours how? Deborah where did a small girl like you get such huge amount of money from?”

“But mummy must you question everything I do.”

“I have to question everything you do Deborah because you’ve turned yourself to a pro$titute! A common pro$titute Deborah. A kind of woman men use and dump at will. The type of woman that is never taken serious in life. The kind of……”

“Oh please stop mom, enough of all this. If you’re not interested in the money just transfer it back to me, instead of insulting me for trying to find a way out of poverty.”

“Of course I’m sending it back to you, you pro$titute!” Her mother said and ended the call abruptly.

“Why is it nothing I do ever pleases her?” Debby asked in frustration and stormed out of the parlour to the room.

Charity watched the drama between Debby and her mom to the end, quietly wondering how she who had lived a godly life all her life had never had the chance to send such huge amount of money to her own mother.

Why do the wicked prosper Lord, why do the wicked prosper?!” She screamed within, with slight envy in her heart.

STRUCK DOWN : EPISODE 1-10

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Episode 1

Written by Mr Coolval

A COOLVAL PRODUCTION

EPISODE 1

*8:30pm, Val’s APARTMENT*
*Queen narrates her side of the story*

‘’If only I had met you first’’ I heard him mutter as we shared an unplanned hug. I quickly pulled away from him, staring into his eyes as I composed myself, pretending to be uncomfortable with the hug we just shared. I could feel my ni…ppIes itch.

‘’Val we shouldn’t be getting too close. It’s getting unhealthy” I heard myself breathe. Deep down I wanted more than just that hug from him.

Val was a neighbor who moved into the compound the previous year.
He was my girlfriend’s fiancé and I helped him secure the apartment which kind of made us close. He was a nice gentleman, charming and a good listener.

Whenever I had problems with my computer, or any research stuff in the internet he had this way of helping out with a smile.

Slowly and unintentionally I found myself getting too close to him that was necessary to the extent that I felt comfortable sharing most of my intimate secrets with him and he always kept them safe for me, a quality that’s lacking these days.

I enjoyed the evenings I spent with him. The stories, the plays, and care he showed me.

Slowly and unexpectedly the affection started developing much more than it should which was so very wrong because he was engaged to a very nice lady who I valued like a sister.

I knew Val equally felt the same way I felt through his actions and with the way he looked at me most times and I knew if not for his fiancée we would have started a booming relationship. His hug that very evening was so unexpected, even though I liked the feeling, it proved all my suspicions.

‘’why did you make that comment?, are you having doubts about Clara?’’ I curiously asked.

‘’no not at all, just that sometimes I get confused. I love Clara. She hasn’t offended me in any way, but I’m beginning to feel something strong as well for you, which shouldn’t be. You are just her best friend. I don’t know. I’m sorry for what I just did’’ he confessed and apologized.

‘’I think distance is affecting your relationship with her. You guys should find a way to be closer’’ I softly advised.

‘’Queen you know she has a good job in UNTH Enugu as a nurse. We can’t afford her losing the job for my own selfishness. I can’t join her in Enugu either, because of the small job I’m managing here in Owerri’’ he explained.

‘’well I think it’s better we stop seeing each other frequently. Maybe once in a week should be better, so we don’t end up making a mistake’’ I suggested while he held me strongly. I felt his touch, the heat of passion between us, and the fire in our eyes, the burning desire between us was so much intense. I loved this guy, I wanted him for myself but I couldn’t betray my friend, I couldn’t betray myself. I was better than that but I just couldn’t explain what was happening inside of me. I quickly tried to free myself from his grasp but he held tighter. This time my underwear was wet with my fluid.

‘’I have to go. Goodnight’’ I breathed without moving an inch; he closed in one more time and kssed me hotly. I had never felt how I felt that moment all my life. I wanted him but it was wrong, this wasn’t supposed to happen.
All h’ll soon broke loose.

I found myself on the floor as he kssed and undressed me; I managed to beg him to stop without struggling with him or pushing him away. I was only wet with desire. I needed him just as much as he needed me. My whole body was on fire.

‘’why are you doing this Val?’’ I asked as I felt him gently penetrate me, sending a surge of current inside me. I couldn’t control myself any longer. I moaned out loud, encouraging him with my outburst. That moment the consequence of what we were doing was so far from our heads. It was as if we were the only two people in the world. It was so sweet, so heavenly, so wondrous.

It was a long ride through Sodom and Gomorrah , finally everywhere soon became quiet as we laid exhausted beside each other.

‘’I guess you are happy now?’’ I managed to ask him as I gathered my strength. I pretended to be hurt with what he just did, trying to lay the whole blame on him.

‘’I’m so sorry Queen. I just couldn’t help myself’’ I heard him apologize while I sat up to dress.

‘’so what happens from now onwards huh?. You pretend like nothing happened and continue your relationship with your fiancée?’’ I asked. He looked genuinely worried.

‘’please it’s better we stay away from each other. You have finally gotten what you always wanted. Good night’’ I uttered with a slightly raised voice as I walked out of his apartment, expecting him to come after me but he didn’t.

Yes I enjoyed the passionate moment we shared but at the same time deeply hurt and displeased with myself. I felt so cheap, so hurt and so ashamed of myself. I couldn’t imagine how I would face him the next day. I couldn’t imagine how I would look my friend in the face when she shows up. My soul was lost but my body totally satisfied.

IN LOVE WITH MY BEST FRIEND’S FIANCEE : EPISODE 1 – THE END

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BY CHIDUME JOY CHUKWUKAMUNAELEANYA

PROLOGUE

Congratulations Mr Donald your wife has delivered a male child, the doctor said with a smile, and turn to leave but him draw him back.

Emm sorry excuse me, did you just say a male child, you mean I now have a son? He asked so exitedly.

Yes, she gave birth to your son and …

wait wait …which of them are you talking about he asked ”

Your legal wife sir the one the whole world know. The doctor answered.

Okay what about the other girl? Donald asked

Ooh that one, she delivered twins.

Twins, Donald said happily with smiles.

Yes twins two beautiful girls the doctor added.

And that made the smile in Mr Donald’s face to disappear and was replaced with a frown.

Did you just said girls? He asked the doctor.

Yes any problem with that? The doctor asked raising his brows.

No, not at all I will go see my beautiful wife right now. He said and left.

He went into a ward, where his wife is.

Darling! He called walking closer to her bed with a smile

You are awake already. He said, smiling widely while touching the baby

Yes I am, I’m a strong woman you know. Genevieve said

Really babe, indeed you are. He is so handsome babe. He said smiling.

Can’t you stop smiling already? She asked, but he ignores that and give her a quick peck in her forehead. Babe today is my best day since I was created. I love you, he said staring into her eyes.

I know that, what about your surrogate, she asked looking away.

Ooh that girl!!! She gave birth to twins, a girl and boy.

Yeah I know , we gave birth at the same hospital you know she scoff ”

Common babe..

Are you taking in the kids she asked.

Ofcourse not he wouldn’t dare, a woman said coming in.

***********

Meet Donald Trump; a young multi billionaire married to Genevieve but they couldn’t bear a child since past five years. They decided to get a surrogate, who’s name was Emelia. She was orphan, but was adopted by a poor man who later got missing. Since then, she was all alone. She decided to give in to the contract of having a child for the millionaire and leave with her money nine months later, but unfortunately alot happened.

What could that be?

What transpired between them?

******************

BY CHIDUME JOY CHUKWUKAMUNAELEANYA

CHAPTER 1

You are not worth it !, I paid how many dollars ,but anyways the good news is that ‘my own beautiful wife gave birth to a baby boy , Donald said happily.

I’m really sorry Mr Donald, please accept my apologies, and also take the babies. Emelia pleaded ”

what nonesense are you spitting from your dmn mouth. Grandma yell.

So you are paid to give birth to a male child but you ended up giving birth to twin girls are you not stupid ,she cvrsed her , while Emelia bow her head.

Son, Mr Donald’ grandma, called and he turned to face her

yes grandma !

Have you transferred the dmn million dollars into her account !?

yes .

Good then ,Emelia your job is over, we have paid for the hospital bills, take your kids and take care of them yourselves. The money he sent to you would be enough to take care of you for a good two years with your miserable kids as well. The old woman cvrsed with a scoff of disgusting look”

Please grandma, please let them stay with you. I will leave but how will I cope? Am just an orphan. Emelia pleaded on her knees.

While grandma glare at her ,

Son let’s go !

She ordered and took Donald out of the room. Donald on the other hand was feeling a bit of sympathy for her, but there is absolutely nothing he can do about it.

Now son, your wife is waiting in the car, let’s go home and celebrate woooh she yelled “be

THE MILLIONAIRE SURROGATE : CHAPTER 1 – 10

?IN EMELIA WARD ?

She was sitting on her hospital bed crying but no one is there to console her.

If I know that it would turn out to be girls wouldn’t have agreed to go for the contract. I’m in pains after labour but no one cares.

All they know is money money money, I wish I had a parent. I wouldn’t have been suffering this much.

Atleast she would have supported and a consoled me when times like this knocks at my door.

She walked to the babies’ bed and sat beside them. My beautiful kids, what are we going to do? Momma is poor and she is a nobody, what exactly can momma do for you guys? Listen babies I’m really sorry she cried.

I don’t think I can take care of you people, maybe I should sell you into a rich home.

That would be a good thing atleast you won’t suffer like momma when she was still a kid and even a teenager right now. She said and chuckle dryly .

Life has nothing left for me, why !!! she screamed.

knock knock knock !

She quickly cleaned her tears and, blew her nose.

Yes! come in, she answered quietly.

Ma’am you are making too much noise or is the baby, a young nurse asked coming in ”

I’m really sorry dear, I was just a little bit emotional, she begged while the nurse nodded

okay is fine I understand, the nurse said ”

thank you ,she muttered ”

I have a note for you by that grandma. The nurse said.

You mean grandma Elizabeth Trump? She asked to be sure ,

yes , exactly and also a flash record that mrs Genevieve said I should also pass to you ,the nurse said and drop them , before bowing and leaving ..

Hmmm what exactly could that be i thought ,

I have cried alot today , she said ” and I really don’t want to cry more because I know that their is nothing that would favour me ,those cruel human would send to me .

All they want and wishes for Is to see me cry ,to make sure I shed tears ,I regretted the day I meet them ,I thought ”

?FLASHBACK ?

I have a deal for you ,the grandma said , staring at me disgustly ,but first I want you to follow me and visit a hospital for a prepare treatment ,she said ” and I bow

Noo ma’am please I don’t know you I’m just a worker at this coffee shop you came to ,I’m an orphan , and have nobody to fight for me ,so please ma I can’t follow you ,I told her ,

do you know the Trump’s !? she ask

while I nodded ,they are the richest in the country I said “,

good thing you know ,she scoff ”

you are an orphan and have nobody to speak up for you or fight for you that the exact reason why I need you most because you are nothing , and I just want to help your miserable life ,if only you would do what I want you to do ,she said ”

what do you want ma ? I ask ”

Good question, anyway I don’t like talking too much ,here is read this papers and if you are interested sign them , and get to work ,you will see the amount and agreement .she said ”

okay ma’am ,

or can’t you read ! she asked immediately ,

ofcourse I can I said , feeling so embarrassed ”

Good then go through it , and think about it just for today ,after that I want you to give me an answer tomorrow ,she said and stood up

bye ‘ she muttered and walk away .

When I returned from work that day I check it out , and decided to surrogate for them ,so I can make the money ,study and become something great have always wished for , besides is just nine months I thought and sigh .

I can do this ,besides the baby would be theirs forever and I won’t drag that they paid me after all I concluded ”

The next day, she came to my work place, and transfer a large amount of money as a gift for accepting to me.

She took me to the hospital and I was cleaned ,she took me to the mall and bought many things for me ,she explained the fact that ,his grandson donald and genevieve have been married for five years without a child and it is from Genevieve side .

I understood everything and nodded ,

That day we arrived I had sx with his grandson Donald and I lost my vrgnty ,but I didn’t mind. After that, I became pregnant, but the house was h’llish for me not to discuss or talk about maybe for another day ,

?FLASHBACK ENDED?

If I knew I would suffer that much I wouldn’t have agreed to go for that dangerous contract ,

Emelia what have you done to yourself I thought ”

look at my kids ,I muttered

But something bothered me , aren’t my kids supposed to be three I thought immediately ,

Didn’t I push out baby three times I thought and walk out of my ward I walk to the doctors office and knock ,

come in he said ”

I opened the door and walk slowly to the office ,

madam ,you just gave birth you don’t supposed to be walking all about he said ,

I’m fine I muttered sitting down on the chair

is everything alright ,he asked”

yes everything is fine ,I just want to ask you a question ,she said ”

okay go ahead .

when I was in labour ,I pushed out three times ,I can still remember vividly how come my baby is just only two I ask staring at him ”

what are you saying madam , didn’t I tell you ,he asked

Tell me what !? I ask ”

You gave birth to triplets but,one died , and they are all girls and useless to the Trump .they said I should throw her into the river, and I already did ,he said unconcerned ,

what !!! how could they do this to me I scream as I felt tears run down my cheeks ,this is wickedness ,I said ”

hey hey stop that nonesense in my office live ,he yell

Making me flinch ,I look at him and realized I have seen him somewhere around trump’s house ,but where I thought ,

I walk out of the office ,oooh now I remember ,he is a friend ,I thought as well , and walk gently to my ward.

hey madam someone called and I turn is that nurse again ,

what !? I asked

Here is your papers you are to leave this country first thing tomorrow with your kids ,she said

Meaning I ask with a harsh glare

Don’t look at me that way ,it is the Trump’s order ,they would come here tomorrow to escort you to the airport she said and leave ,

Ooh my God ,I cried as fresh tears start rolling down my eyes ,what have I ever done to deserve this I thought ”

I look at the paper and realize it was when I was pregnant, grandma took me ,to make this papers , with my passport , claiming she wants to take me to mexico , and I was excited that she talk calmly to me that day ,

I’m done for good ,this is wickedness , this is so unfair ,I cried and open my hospital door ,that when I realized my babies were crying ,I carried one of them. I put water in her mouth ,while rubbing the other hands she smiled “and that alone flattered my heart.

Babies I won’t give up on you girls ,I can’t sell nor drop you at the orphanage ,we are in this together ,I said to them ,as if they listened ,the both smiled at me ,

wow ,I muttered and pickex on of the papers ,

I opened it and read the first paragraph and I couldn’t hold back my tears ,

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CHAPTER 11

It’s a simple compliment, but one that affects me way more than I wish it did. I have no idea what to say in response, so I press my pen to the paper and don’t even think when I write.

People in Wyoming don’t really exist, and I can never find the right outfit to wear when I shop for penguins.

I slide the paper back to him and when he laughs out loud, I put my hand over my mouth, covering my smile.

I love that he gets my sense of humor, but hate it at the same time. Every second I spend with him just makes two more seconds I want to spend with him.

He slides the paper back to me.

Mosquitos whisper sweet nothings into my barrel of monkeys that took too long to bring me the pizza I ordered.

I laugh, then clench my stomach. Seeing the word pizza reminds me of just how hungry I am. I was too upset to eat supper last night, so it’s been over twenty-four hours since I’ve eaten anything.

Pizza sounds good.

I lay my pen down but don’t slide the note to him. I’m not sure why I wrote something down that I was actually thinking this time.

“It does,” he says aloud.

I glance up at him and he’s looking at me with a smile that actually hurts. He’s everything I want, and everything I don’t need, and it literally, physically hurts.

“After class,” he whispers. “I’m taking you for pizza.”

It comes out of his mouth so fast, it seems like he knows he shouldn’t be saying it, much less doing it.

But I nod.

Dmmit, I nod.

TOO LATE : CHAPTER 11 – 20

Carter POV

After class is over, she walks next to me as I lead her toward the parking lot. I can tell by the grip she has on her backpack and the way she keeps looking behind her that she’s about to back out. When she pauses, turning toward me on the pavement, I don’t even give her the chance to speak.

“It’s lunchtime, Sloan. You need to eat. I’m taking you for pizza. Quit trying to make it more than it is, okay?”

Her eyes widen in shock that I knew exactly what she was thinking. She presses her lips together and nods.

“It’s lunch,” she says with a shrug, casually trying to convince herself that this is perfectly okay. “I eat lunch. You eat lunch. What’s the big deal if we eat lunch at the same time? At the same restaurant?”

“Exactly,” I say.

There are smiles on both of our faces, but the fear in our eyes speaks volumes.

We’re crossing a line, and we both know it.

TOO LATE : CHAPTER 11 – 20

***

When we reach my car, I naturally start toward her door to open it for her, but change my mind and go straight to the driver’s side, instead. The less I treat her like my date, the less it’ll feel like a date.

I don’t want to make her more nervous about our “casual lunch” than she already is. The truth is, I’m nervous enough for the both of us.

I don’t know what the h’ll I think I’m doing, but whenever I’m around her, all I can think about is how much more I want to be around her.

We both shut our doors and I crank the car, then pull out of the parking lot. Pulling away from the college with her alone in my car feels almost like playing a game of Russian roulette.

My pulse is racing and my mouth runs dry, knowing my being with her is potential career su!cide. Not to mention what would happen if Asa found out.

I wipe him from my mind and look over at her, deciding that if this may very well be my last day on earth, I’m going to focus on her and enjoy the h’ll out of it.

“I have a confession,” she says, looking at me embarrassed.

“What is it?”

She clicks her seatbelt into place and folds her hands in her lap. “I don’t have any money.”

I want to laugh at her confession, but in all honesty, it makes me sad for her. “My treat,” I say, because it would have been, regardless. “But if I wouldn’t have taken you to lunch today, how would you have eaten?”

She shrugs. “I usually don’t eat lunch. Lunch costs money, and money is something I don’t have in abundance right now. I’m saving up for something more important.”

She glances out the window, a clear sign that she doesn’t have intentions of elaborating on what it is she’s saving up for. I don’t push it. But I do push for an answer as to why she doesn’t have money to eat on.

“Why don’t you just ask Asa for money? He’s got it. I bet if he knew you weren’t eating lunch, he’d make sure you had some.”

She shakes her head. “I don’t want his dirty money,” she spits out. “I’d rather starve

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By Authoress Popcorn

Genre: Love And Suspense

Prologue

When some people say dreams don’t come true, well it’s different for Erica Bruno. A girl with brown long hair, brown eyes with a heart face. She was very beautiful. Her life has been a total mess after she got into a weird accident, making her life change for better for worse.

She had an ability that whatever she dreamt of would definitely come to pass.

On the other hand, she met a man who was her boss. It was the same man she always see in her dreams. She felt there was a strong connection between them but something was wrong. He was a twin. She didn’t know which of them it was.

Well, how would she find the man of her dreams or get pass their ruthless sister?

**********

THE MAN IN MY DREAMS : CHAPTER 1 – 10

By Authoress Popcorn

Chapter One

“I love you” says the man in sparkling white suit. 5,7ft tall, blue eyes and pink lips. Everything about him was just perfect.

“I love you too” that was Erica’s reply.

As she walked closer to him, drawing her face closer to him to kss his soft lips, she heard a sound. It was very loud.

“Erica! Erica!”

“Aunt?” She sprung up from her little bed and quickly stood up.

She never knew that it was her alarm that was ringing. It was just 4a.m, time to get her chores done before leaving for her daily work.

She wore her dirty old robe and parked her long hair into a rough pony tail.

“Ah!” She yawned as she walked out of her room.

She went to the kitchen and washed the dirty dishes. As she washed them, she started dozing off.

“Erica?”
She turned and heard her uncle’s voice.

“Oh hi, uncle Harris” she replied with her tiny cute voice that can make someone go ¢razy.

“Good morning. Why are you up so early?” He asked.

“Aunt asked me to wake up early if I want to do my chores quickly” she replied and washed her hands.
She was done with the plates.

“Oh. That’s good? Just be careful okay” he said, placing his hands on her face.

Erica smiled weirdly and walked away from the kitchen.

Harris watched her as she left the kitchen.
.
Erica washed the four toilets, three bathroom, two sitting room and four rooms in the whole house. She was done when it was 7a.m.

“Erica? Your breakfast is in the kitchen. You should eat fast and take the kids to school” her aunt, Winnie said.

“Sure aunt” she replied and went to the kitchen.

She stared at her two slice of bread and small quantity of tea that was in the kitchen.

She just took the bread and went to her little room to have her bath.

She wore a leather pants and black jacket and combed her long hair.
She didn’t want to apply any makeup because she didn’t have any. She was just naturally beautiful.

“Erica?” Winnie yelled from the sitting room.

“Coming aunt!” She yelled back and grabbed her shoulder purse.

She took her cousins to school. Sean and Sally, both six years.

“Aunt Erica?” Sally called out as they walked down the road.

“Yes sally?” She replied.

“Why did the school bus stop coming to pick us?” She asked.

Erica smiled and quickly made it disappear.
“No idea Sal. Why did you ask?”

“I hate seeing my friends coming to school with bus and cars when we walk on foot to school” she said.
“It hurts!” She added.

She stopped and squatted in front of them.
“You just wait. I’ll work hard and make sure you get to school in a very beautiful car” she said.

Sally face brightened up with a smile.
“Really?”

“Sure” she replied.

“You like that too sean?”

Sean nodded. He couldn’t talk. He was a mute.

“Come on, let’s go” she said and held their hands.

THE MAN IN MY DREAMS : CHAPTER 1 – 10

“Wow! Look who’s here!” Ava said to her friend, Erica who just rushed into the Cafe.

“Sorry I’m late girl. I was busy as hell” Erica said and went to change her clothes to the green polo.

She walked out wearing her apron.
“Is boss here?” She asked.

“You just got lucky. He isn’t here” she replied.

Erica sighed.
“Thank goodness. I had to clean the whole house today before coming”

“That’s your daily routine. You should just leave the house already girl. If I were you, I would have ran” Ava said and rolled her eyes.

Erica stared at her crazy childhood friend. Ava has been always there for her. Anytime she comes late from work and her aunt wouldn’t let her in, Ava would welcome her into her house.

Ava was just like her, cute with a beautiful smile.
She was a social media freak and always like to flirt with guys especially our customers.

“Hello, can I get a cup of hot coffee?”

Ava heard a masculine voice from the kitchen behind.
She rushed out and pushed me out of the way.

“Sure I would get you a cup of hot chocolate!” She said.

“Uh, I said coffee” he quickly corrected her.

Ava blinked repeatedly and blew him a kss.
“I know, just teasing you” she lied.

Erica chuckled and stared at the customer.
“I’m really sorry for that” she said.

“It’s okay” he replied.

Ava walked out minutes later with the coffee.
“That would be ten box” she said.

“I’ve paid” he said and pointed at Erica.

“Thanks” he said and left.

“Come again, next time!” She waved.

“Oh, he’s so cute” she bit her lower lips.

Erica shook her head and went to the kitchen.

THE MAN IN MY DREAMS : CHAPTER 1 – 10

Soon later, Olivia walked into the Cafe. She sat in front of the counter and placed her head on it.

“What’s up babe? Why are you?”

“Where’s Erica?” She asked.

“She’s in the kitchen!” Ava replied.

“Erica?” Olivia called out.

Erica walked out and leaned on the counter.
“Hey, why are you looking so dull?” She asked.

“I need you to go and sleep” Olivia replied and pouted her lips like she wanted to cry.

“Uh, why?” Ava asked, taking pictures of herself.

“You heard about the company that just open down the street” Olivia said, bringing her head closer to them.

Ava gasped and shot her mouth wide open.
“I heard the owner is a billionaire”

“Yeah, he is. I submitted my application form there and… I’m expecting a reply soon. I wanted her to dream and see if I get the job or not” she said.

Erica bursted into laughter.
“It’s just for danger not jobs” she said.

“Oh shit!” Olivia slapped her forehead.

“Don’t worry. I’m sure you would get it soon” she said.

Erica sighed.
“I saw him in my dream again”

“The man in your dreams?” They both chorused.

Erica nodded.
“We should just try and look for this man so that we can have our leave of mind” Ava said.

“I just he’s not an old man or… Someone who is a farmer or fisherman” Olivia said, laughing loud.

“It’s not funny Olivia. I’ll help you with anything you want Erica” Ava said and Erica smiled.

“I’ll be in the kitchen. Good lunch getting your job Olivia” she said and left.

Ava pushed Olivia gently.
“Why do you just like to hurt her?”

“Duh, I don’t like her” she rolled her eyes.

“Well, if you don’t. Then just tell her you don’t than for you to act like you like her” Ava grinned her teeth angrily.

Olivia came down from the chair and flung her hair.
“I don’t care Ava”

“Olivia, she has saved your life twice. Is this how you would repay her?”

“Like I said, I don’t care! I’m leaving!” She turned and left the cafe.

Ava shook her head in disbelief.
“I can’t believe this” she murmured.

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Chapter 1

“Dad, please… I am sorry..” I beg kneeling in front of him with my head bowed down. A tight sIap landed on my face.

“Didn’t I raise you well Amanda? Why are you such an embarrassment?” He barks!

“She is still your daughter Mandlenkosi! You need to stop!” My grandmother shouts from where she’s sitting! I hiss, I thought he was done! My body is shaking with anger.

I stumble trying to stand up as he grabs my jaws!

“Stop it Mandla! It’s too late now, there’s nothing we can do, the child is pregnant and you can’t reverse that! Just accept it!” My grandmother shouts as he was about to sIap me again!

“My sweetheart, your mother is right, Amanda is already pregnant… there’s nothing we can do now!” My stepmother shouts making her way from the kitchen!

I glance at her with so much anger. She has a mischievous smile on… I don’t know the truth yet but I swear she has a hand in this!

“Get out of my sight!” My dad shouts… I am angry that he’s not even giving me a chance to explain myself!

I raise my face and I am met with his angry gaze. The very same man who used to adore me and treat me like a princess! I lock my eyes with his for a while before standing up to leave…

I am going to stay in my bedroom, I won’t even eat their stupid supper! My stomach is grumbling already but I won’t be able to sit on the same table with the man who has hurt me repeatedly! I refuse!

As for my stepmother and her precious daughter Zime, I have no words for them. What they did to me is unforgivable, I am turning 17 this year but I’ve never heard of this, it only happens in movies.

The door opens just as I was about to lie down and cry myself to sleep. My grandmother’s warm face appears, much to my relief.

“I believe you my dear daughter. I raised you from the day your mother left us, no one knows you better than me in this house, that’s why I have decided to come up with a temporary solution for this.” She says limping and sat next to me.

She’s forever complaining about her knees. I guess it’s the old age.

I open my mouth trying to speak but my sobs gets worse.

“It’s okay Amanda, I love you. Your mother was a wonderful daughter in law, it’s a pity that God decided to cut her life short.

I wish he took me instead, but we are always reminded not to question God plan.

THE FORBIDDEN DAUGHTER : CHAPTER 1 – 10

“I hope you are helping her pack all her belongings!” Dad’s harsh voice filled the room before he even showed his face! Grandmother looked at him with his mouth hanging…

“Please don’t try to convince me mother! I’ve taken a decision! I want her out of my house!” He moves his gaze to me… “You see that door?” He ask and I nod… “I want you to get out of it and never come back!”

“You are wrong if you think I’m going to convince you. However, this has your wife written all over it.

You used to be gentle and support Amanda in everything as a father, things changed few years after my daughter in law passed away.

You married the d’vil’s daughter, nothing you can do that comes as a surprise to me anymore! You always choose her daughter that is not even yours over your own flesh!”

“I don’t care what you say mama! Amanda is a disgrace! She needs to leave my house!”

“It’s raining outside Mandla, and your daughter is pregnant.”

“I don’t care mother! She needs to learn her lesson!” He said that and smashed the door closed! I am trembling with fear.

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Episode 1

Written By Miriam Edem (Miriam Eyen Efik)

At age three, I and my twin sister were almost caught up in fIames when our house got bu..rnt. My eldest brother who was cooking got called by his friends to play ball, and without thinking straight, he followed them leaving the gas on and the noodles he was preparing was on fire probably thinking he will be back soon. Despite there was firewood and a stove for him to use, my brother is always bent on using the gas ignoring the warnings of my parents.

My sister and I were asleep and my parents usually don’t give him that freedom to play out with his friends, seeing their absence as an opportunity he quickly took it.

I don’t know how long he stayed out, but I got chocked and began coughing when the house was covered with flames. My sister woke up also but we could not see, all we did was cough and cry and the fire began to burn.

My father built his house in an undeveloped area where we didn’t have lots of people around but was mostly surrounded by bushes.

Then I heard my father calling out my eldest brother’s name and shaking the door violently, but unknown to him, my brother took the key with him so that we wouldn’t go out when we wake up. No doubt my brother was very stubborn, but this time around he did too much.

“Daddy! We cried with our small voices as we heard voices outside.
“My children are in there, I can feel it! My father shouted when our neighbors wanted to stop him from going inside.

We didn’t know what to do, and I turned and saw my small ball on the floor and I took it and threw it on the window since we could not climb because of how it was built and luckily for us my father saw it.
“Patrick! He shouted keeping his head on the wall.
“Daddy help us, we replied and coughed and my father began hitting the other side of the door.

The fire was burning with great speed, but the love of a father for his children was greater. Our eyes were closing and we passed out, but we woke up in the hospital.

“Patrick! Oh Patrick! My mother shouted and hugged me in bed. I could not say anything to her because I inhaled enough smoke from the house and was very weak.

“How are you? She asked touching my cheeks in tears but I could not reply.

DELILAH : EPISODE 1 – THE END

After two days we were getting better, but my father was bu..rnt badly and was in the hospital with us. We had minor burns also but it was not as serious as my father, but despite his burns he was so happy to see us getting better, but as for my brother Frank they didn’t want to see him.
They were so mad with his carelessness for burning the house my parents worked hard for and almost ki lling the children they prayed for 8 good years after they had him.

That incident took us back to be almost poor because the hospital bills were covered by my mother who was a trader, and as for my father, the private organization he worked for laid him off because of his absence from work but they compensated him with some cash.

The compensation was kind of useless to my father knowing he will have to go back for job hunting so he can cater for his family, and without wasting time despite he was not strong enough and could not get a job, he used the compensation money he got to buy a taxi and h it the road.

Our condition was not funny and my parents worked extra hard for us but was very reluctant to forgive my brother Frank. To my father he has only two children despite my mother let go but my father was very hardened as he could not forget the hardship Frank brought upon us.

A Reverend father took Frank away at a point after so much begging and my father was so glad he did so he won’t see him anymore, that was how much he hated his own son.

DELILAH : EPISODE 1 – THE END

Many years has gone by and we eventually returned back to our house and got it renovated. My parents sent us to an expensive private university after we passed excellently even when they were not still financially buoyant. Seeing the sacrifices of my parents for us, we vowed to make them proud.

DELILAH : EPISODE 1 – THE END

Four years later I graduated as an accountant and my sister as an educationist. When we returned home after our service, my parents joy knew no bound. They believed its their time of rest as all parents do think, and after 3 weeks of staying with them we got to know my father will be celebrating his 60th birthday.

My sister and I planned to surprise him so we arranged a small party at home for him.

When my mother returned from the market she saw what we planned and smiled,
“You know your father, he won’t be happy that you wasted money on his birthday, she said.
‘Wasted? Mommy relax, we will soon get a job and money will come, Patricia said.

“But still you can use this money to…… “Mommy don’t worry, money will come. Is it a crime that we want to celebrate our father’s birthday for the first time? Please don’t stop us na, I came in touching her on her shoulder and she surrendered.
‘Okay o, let me go change up then, my mother said.

“Please do, because there will be fun tonight! Patricia shouted very excited and my mother smiled and got into our room.

When we saw our father coming home from a distance, Patricia suddenly initiated a prank we should play on him.

‘Oh wrong nau, your father is tired, my mother said when she heard us.
“Mommy you too like this your husband man o, Patricia said.

“Leave my husband for me please, don’t go and raise his pressure for nothing just because there’s a cake he won’t even eat because he his diabetic, my mother said and we heaved.
“Don’t worry mommy, we will have a job and papa will rest so that he can take care of himself, Patricia said.

“Yes, he won’t have to go out every morning again at his age, just give us a little time and you won’t work hard anymore, I added and a knock came on our door.

We knew it was our father so we breathed out and got ourselves arranged while Patricia ran in to bring the cake so we can surprise him when he steps in.
My mother opened the door and we screamed a happy birthday and sang for him.
He just laughed and took off his face cap as his wife hugged him while we awwned.

The love my parents have for each other is just rare, and I pray to have such a partner when I am ready to settle down.
“Happy birthday daddy! Patricia said.
“Thank you my dear, My father said and hugged us.

“But you two are not feeling fine, instead of keeping this money so we can use it to buy better food that will last us, you wasted it on sugar, he said and we rolled our eyes.
“Ahhhh daddy even for the first time let us do something different nau, Patricia said.

“Eh I know this is your idea so that you’ll eat cake, but I appreciate thank you, my father said as we got in the sitting room and he tiredly sat down.
“Should I get you something to eat? His wife asked.

“No please, I’ll just take my bath and a hot one for that matter, he replied and a knock came on the door when Patricia wanted going in to get the boiled water ready.

“Who is it? I asked going to answer the door and when I opened up I saw Frank and the Reverend father outside.
“Brother? Welcome brother, I said very happy he showed up and they walked in.

My mother seeing her son quickly hugged him while I made the Reverend father to sit.
My father didn’t say a word but just looked at him and Frank was scared to look at him also.
“I see there’s a celebration, the Reverend father said.
“Dad is 60 years today, I replied.

“Happy birthday daddy, Frank slowly said but my father was quiet.
“Happy birthday sir, the Reverend said.

“Thank you, my father slowly replied and Patricia came out from the kitchen and welcomed Frank and I quickly signalled her to put the water down because my father won’t be using it now.
“Ermm sir, I know I have been here many years ago when I came to take Frank, He’s back now, the father said.

“So finally he’s back why? My father asked.
‘Sir please I am still begging you, you can’t have all good children and those fortunate to have all their children good they don’t know what God has done for them. My parents do say God do mix children to give to us, but then we have to forgive whenever they wrong us, the father replied.

“Have you forgotten he turned to rebel against me and even denounced me as his father? I don’t think he wants me because he can clearly do without me, besides its even too late, my father said.

“Please ignore his youthful exuberance, that’s how ignorant he was. But then he needs his family most especially his parents blessings. His path are closed and I am not surprised, how will God open ways for him when his parents has grudges against him? That’s how powerful a father’s blessings are and he has realized that he was wrong. Please take him back, the father said and Frank slowly went down on his knees.

“Daddy I am sorry. I don’t want to recall all the pains I put you through and how I almost ki lled my siblings then. Even with that I was still stubborn not minding what you two were going through a lot already. Please I am asking for your forgiveness. I am not doing this because I want your blessings or any kind of inheritance but i want to come back to my family because I belong here. I’ve been away for too long thinking I can do without you, I can’t still explain the anger i had for my family that was gradually destroying me and that’s so stupid of me, please daddy forgive me, Frank said while we quietly watched and my mother stood up from where she sat and knelt down beside him.

Seeing that my father quickly held her up,
“Please, no matter what he has done, lets not forget he was our first fruit of love. Let’s not forget how we thanked God for giving him to us then, He’s still our son I beg you. For my sake please take him back, My mother said.
“Get up please, why should you kneel to beg me? He asked and turned to Frank.

“I can never say no to my wife for what she has just done. You want to come back to your family huh? Fine but I hope your intentions are pure. Let me believe that you’re changed for good, My father said and I smiled.
“Thank you so much daddy, Frank happily said and my mother happily laughed and hugged her husband while we ran and fell on our big brother.

I guess our father 60th birthday reconciled our family and the celebration took another shape.

Patricia was already seen sitting on the laps of Frank listing what he should buy for her as a big brother. It was funny to me when she complained to Frank that I don’t buy things for her when I came out first, but I will always claim that we are twins and there’s no need for that.

“Is that so? Don’t worry big brother is here and we’ll go shopping tomorrow, Frank said.
“Yesss!!!! Say that again so that Patrick will hear, Patricia said and I laughed loud.

Ever since Frank left us, I and Patricia became closer than ever before. We do everything together and was so inseparable. You dare not hurt my sister because you’ll be facing me, and I never thought a time will come that i will be so against her because of a woman. I never imagined a time will come where I will turn my back on my family and forget all the love and sacrifices of my parents.

DELILAH : EPISODE 1 – THE END

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STORY BY MIRIAM EDEM

EPISODE 1

My name is Beatrice, but people call me Betty. I was once that vibrant sister in church, one of the youth excos and among the evangelism team burning with fire for the Lord. My fear was marriage; I was so scared to fail in marriage and wished to have an eternal happy home so I won’t be mocked at in church. We believed that when a marriage fails it’s the woman fault because it’s our job to keep a home so says the bible.

When I turned 23 was when my mother began showing me that all my friends we do walk together are all married. It didn’t bother me at first but I began to feel lonely after the knocking of door of my best friend, it dawned on me that indeed am left behind.

I went to God in prayers immediately asking him to give me a partner and along the line Maxwell came and went straight into marriage talks with me in less than a week. I told him to give me time because I am still praying to God and he has not revealed anything yet to me.
Honestly speaking Maxwell was a nice guy in his late 20’s and one of the serious brothers in church. And as a gentleman that he is, he agreed I should seek God face while he will do same, so I decided to discuss that with my mother.

‘Which of the Maxwell is this? My mother asked.
‘Mommy Maxwell na, pastor pastor, I replied because he was nicknamed that way and my mother gave me that ki ller eye.

‘That guy with his eye like triangle? My mother asked.
‘ahhhh mommy that’s not fair na, you know he was born like that and you don’t have to mock him because his left eye is shaking, he didn’t create himself, I said very displeased with my mother comment.

‘Shut up there! Do you want to school me now? Why should you think of marrying a guy raised by a woman? My mother asked and I heaved.
‘so mommy what are you trying to say now because I don’t understand, I said.

‘how will you understand? Don’t you know he won’t be smart and a good man for you because he is raised by a woman? My mother asked and I smirked.
‘mommy I can’t believe you can say such a thing, remember you have a son who equally has no father like Maxwell, how will you feel if someone else says same about your son? I asked her.

‘you’re a very stupid girl Beatrice, even your church can’t cure your stupidity and it’s a shame. Beatrice how did I lose your father? Is it not de ath that took him away from us? Does Maxwell have a father? Is he not a product of a broken home where his mother slept with a married man and you have no right to compare my son to a son of a harlot! In fact why am I disturbing myself? You won’t marry him and that’s it, my mother blurred out and I breathed out.

‘mommy calm down o I was not talking about marriage here and I can’t remember telling you that I have accepted to marry him but then Maxwell is a good guy and should not be judged by who raised him. This is so harsh for him honestly speaking, I said.

‘yen yen yen….. she mocked.
‘so you would have accept to marry a poor ordinary bank security guy huh? My mother continued and I rolled my eyes knowing the real problem.
‘now you’re being honest here, I replied and she laughed and hit me.

‘see Betty I don’t want you to accept any kind of guy like your friends are doing. Just look at them getting married to mechanic, okada guys and the rest of these small small boys here, is that marriage? She asked me.

‘its not about the money mommy as long as they are happy, I replied and my mother stood up from where she sat as an indication that we are done with the discussion.

‘mommy is not about the money o I am very serious, it’s the same you that was pointing my friends to me now today you’re saying another thing, I continued with a frown and she hissed.
‘Beatrice go and bring a poor man for me o so I can breastfeed him when hunger strikes in your house, shey its not about the money? Ode, she cursed and went in and I shook my head.

BETTY AND THE BEAST : EPISODE 1 – 10

That evening I was making dinner when a neighbor ran into the compound and we got to know that my brother was involved in an accident. My senior brother makes shoes and on that fateful day he travelled to get stuffs for his production and we were expecting him to be home soon.
‘eh which son? My mother asked.

‘mommy how many do you have? Where is he? I asked the guy.
‘he was rushed to the hospital but I ran to tell you. The women at the junction where it happened will tell you more, the guy replied.

‘lets go lets go! Beatrice lock the door! My mother shouted as she hurriedly left with the guy while I hurried up with the cooking because I could not abandon it, and when I rushed down to the junction I got the information of where I could find them.

I met my mother crying and my heart skipped,

‘mommy what is it? I asked trying to control my blood pressure.
‘see bIood Beatrice, your brother is bIeeding o, she replied as I held her.

‘ till now? Has he not been attended to yet? I asked.
‘shey its your father hospital na? you better go back to the house and carry any money you see so we can give to the doctor. The stupid driver that hit him drove off immediately, ahhhhh GOD WILL JUDGE HIM! His carton car will jam trailer……. I just took off without wasting time knowing how good how mother is in such prayers.

I eventually met Maxwell on the way who heard about my brother accident,
‘is he okay? How is he? He asked.
‘honestly I don’t know, I have not even seen him and I don’t understand why this should happen to my family now, I replied him trying to hold my tears.

‘its okay don’t be scared for nothing will happen to him, he calmly said and I nodded.
‘I have to go back now, I came to take some cash, I said.

‘lets go together then, he said and he stopped a bike.
When we got to the hospital I showed my mother the money I saw at home including my brother’s money but it was not up to 15,000 naira in total.
‘Beatrice is this all abi you cut small? My mother asked counting the money for the fifth time.

‘mama what is this na? have you forgotten that brother took all the money to the market and did you have money yourself? I asked very angry with that statement and Maxwell slowly approached us. He actually stopped to take a call when we got in before I met my mother.
My mother just looked at me ignoring his greetings and threw on me a paper,
‘thank God you brought someone to pay the bills, make sure he buys the drugs for his in-law to be, my mother said as I looked at the paper and saw what we are to buy and I looked at Maxwell.

‘ma take things easy ,everything will be fine just trust him, Maxwell said in his usual calm manner.
‘ogini? Go and buy drugs and you’re speaking English, your in-law needs drugs so go and buy the drugs dear comforter, my mother angrily said.

‘ahhhh mommy in-law when? Mama I don’t like this o, is it a crime for him to be concerned? I asked.
‘its okay lets go, Maxwell said taking me away when my mother began to cry ignoring us completely as she held tight the money I gave to her without releasing a kobo for the drugs.

‘I’m so sorry for what my mother did, how is she expecting us to get all the prescription now? I asked him.
‘its okay, I brought cash with me, lets see what it can do, Maxwell replied and to my surprise he bought everything that was prescribed and that was when I finally saw my brother when we came back.

‘Brother how are you feeling? I asked him.
‘I have small money in my black bag, use it for drugs okay, he replied instead.

‘I already did, but what happened? I asked.
‘a drunk driver, I stopped to buy recharge card on the road when this car just came and swept me into the gutter. I don’t know what I did to such a person because it looks intentional to me and I could not see the driver face, but are my goods saved? They are expensive, my brother replied.

‘hmmmm your goods? Don’t even think about that one because everyone can’t explain how the bag you came back with disappeared into thin air, my mother replied and my brother attempted to sit down but Maxwell stopped him.
‘do you know how things are expensive? My brother asked and I heaved.

‘brother I think you should be grateful to God for life first, what if something very serious had happened to you all those goods won’t matter anymore, I said.
‘But who could have carried them? My brother worriedly asked and Maxwell phone began to ring and I knew it will be his mother calling because it was late.

‘uhhhmmm I have to go now but I’ll visit you in the morning, get well soon okay, Maxwell said to my brother.
‘thanks I appreciate, Maxwell coldly said and he bowed to my mother greeting her, but she just removed her eyes from him and I decided to see him off,

‘bia where are you going to? My mother asked as we were at the door.
‘let me see him off na, I replied.

‘will you come and clean your brother hand now, can’t you see that his in pain? My mother asked and I looked at Maxwell.
‘its alright, go take care of your brother okay, Maxwell said and left and I sluggishly approached them with a frown.

‘Luke have you seen your handsome in-law to be? My mother joked.
‘mommy obviously you don’t like him I can smell it, he replied and looked at me as i folded my arms looking at my mother.

‘someone need to teach your sister to have taste o because this is serious. He is not even tall, black like burnt back of pot with quarter past one eye, and to wrap it all he has no money but just a security boy in a bank. Chai Beatrice whoever that is responsible for such foolishness will have no peace! My mother shouted looking at me and I shook my head and sat down at a corner feeling so bad. I never had any feelings whatsoever for Maxwell, I only saw him as a brother, but at that moment I was beginning to feel love for him. That was the day I got so close to him and knew how loving he is, everything we have done together was in the name of the church, but his kind gesture for my family despite my mother attitude, I could not erase that from my head.

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EPISODE 1

The year was 2012. I was forty years old. I had a beautiful wife and a daughter. That year did not start well for me because I lost my job because of my mistakes –my wife made me make those grievous mistakes.

My wife was a bank manager and my daughter was a student at the University of Nsukka Enugu State.

We were living in peace and happiness until I got sacked.

When I got sacked, things became unbearable for me. I couldn’t provide the needs of my family sufficiently.
Nkechi, my wife was very harsh and acerbic towards me. She would always castigate me to her satisfaction and I would usually be down in the mouth because she was now the breadwinner of the family.

“You’ve failed as a man” she would always say with a loud voice.

I wouldn’t have the zeal to reply and I would just breathe heavily looking up to God to change my situation.

At dusk, she wouldn’t let me touch her. I stayed up to eight months without making love to her – I was really mâ$turbating

One day, I left the house after the cock had crewed. I promised myself that I must get another paid job that very day.

I submitted my CV to different companies and all except one said that they will call me to be interviewed.

The last company I summited my CV, a woman was the Managing Director. She went through my CV and was wowed.

I was elated in the heart as I thought she would give me the job because of her expression –but my thoughts were wrong.

She came towards me caressing my neck with her hands and I stopped dead in tracks when she kssed my neck.

“Stop it” I roared and bashed out like a bat out of h’ll.

I was frozen with thoughts and getting to the gate, the gateman gave me a card that her madam said that I should call her when I get home.

I collected the card from him and headed home in the scorching hot sun. Arteries showed up on my countenance due to the sun that had heated me.

My legs were really heavy on me and I was walking sluggishly

I got home and unfortunately, the gate was locked with a new key. My heart was full of rage and fear because I needed to freshen up as I was sweating like a Christmas goat.

I sat on the pillar beside the gate waiting for Nkechi to come back –I had no money to cool off in an eatery or a beer parlour.

I sat on the pillar for more than seven hours waiting and surely, I will vent my spleen on them

At 8:00 pm, my wife drove in with her car carrying my daughter in it and I cautioned my wife immediately and she started insulting me as usual.

I gave her a sIáp– something I haven’t done before. Nkechi screamed and started making calls immediately.

Forthwith, the police came and got me arrested.

They tore my shirt and handcuffed me on a rod in the cell.

“Ah! Ah!” I blubbered as they kept brvtalizing me with whlps and unfortunately, I passed out.

VIOLATION OF A GOOD MAN : EPISODE 1 – THE END

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