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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by queenitee(f): 1:34pm On May 21, 2017
yungeez:

Thanks 4 d update boss,

m so happy 4 Efua, i think everything dat happenned, happenned 4 her gud, she cn nw live well meaninged life, nt been judgmental as she used to b.

Izzy should grow up, she should b happy dani still want her, cos if i ws to b in dani shoes, her chapter don close, she should try nd 4give kechi (keep ur frnds close and ur enemy closer). thanks 4 d update sir, bt am still hungry 4 more.

whr is my queenitee, come dear, Creeza has finally updated.
No light ma ni o but I'm here now. Thank you creeza

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by queenitee(f): 1:39pm On May 21, 2017
Creeza, it's Izzy and Kechi now, abeg lemme see how Kechi would beat Izzy.

I was right, Efua and Nosa

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by queenitee(f): 1:40pm On May 21, 2017
Creeza:
Asin eh! grin thanks bros. You follow me dae awake reach now . I really appreciate it.

I for even log out but, I am catching up wih rachealfst and nnenna's stories.

But anyhow sha grin , girls get wahala no be small . I noe queenitee will debate me on this one.
Before nko? Waiting for more updates self

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by yungeez(m): 2:57pm On May 21, 2017
queenitee:

No light ma ni o but I'm here now. Thank you creeza
Okay baby, bt dnt u think it would b nice to move over to my place, i have "plenty light", so we cn b reading creeza's update every night together, oga creeza how u c d matter nah?

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by Nobody: 2:58pm On May 21, 2017
I Just read this story... I'm so happy Efua could be brave anxious for ur nxt update... Nice one creeza

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by Creeza(m): 3:05pm On May 21, 2017
yungeez:

Okay baby, bt dnt u think it would b nice to move over to my place, i have "plenty light", so we cn b reading creeza's update every night together, oga creeza how u c d matter nah?
grin No be small thing thing o.

lol , This one is strong cheesy
Oya Queenitee, kuku pack your bag and transport yourself to yungeez apartment.


kai I can imagine what she will say grin
Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by talk2saintify(m): 3:05pm On May 21, 2017
Creeza:
sorry for the wait bros, I just did ...
Okay thanks

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by Creeza(m): 3:09pm On May 21, 2017
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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by Creeza(m): 3:11pm On May 21, 2017
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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by Michelle55: 4:06pm On May 21, 2017
where's the updates nau

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by Creeza(m): 6:50pm On May 21, 2017
Michelle55:
where's the updates nau
sorry it wasn't an update but I had to erase something. And it's only normal to put a full stop than a blank space.
Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by Michelle55: 8:19pm On May 21, 2017
Creeza:
sorry it wasn't an update but I had to erase something. And it's only normal to put a full stop than a blank space.
okay..thanks for the clarification. you're a darling

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by queenitee(f): 9:11pm On May 21, 2017
Creeza:
grin No be small thing thing o.

lol , This one is strong cheesy
Oya Queenitee, kuku pack your bag and transport yourself to yungeez apartment.


kai I can imagine what she will say grin
I'm on my way already. I don't want to sleep alone before

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by queenitee(f): 9:12pm On May 21, 2017
yungeez:

Okay baby, bt dnt u think it would b nice to move over to my place, i have "plenty light", so we cn b reading creeza's update every night together, oga creeza how u c d matter nah?
I'm on my way. Do I need to bring anything?

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by Akinwale14(m): 5:35pm On May 22, 2017
Watching from above

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by tunjilomo(m): 10:00am On May 23, 2017
Creeza:
continues ###

Efua




' The party was over and you passed out on the cushion "


" Yes I remember " I chipped in " then what happened?

Uyi said he waited until the living room became deserted. He had escorted all his friends out. One of them , he said , was too drunk to ride home and had requested to stay until the break of dawn.

" I refused " Uyi stated " he would have foiled my plan. I couldn't take any chances. I came back into the common room and saw Nosa sleeping on the cushion next to you. I woke him up and ushered him to his room . Then I carried you into your roo-"

I signalled him to stop. " Wait. . You mean , You woke Nosa up and asked him to go to bed . And how come he fell asleep so easily "

" the first bottle of wine from which he gave you . The one he had in his arms that night when I left you both " Uyi said .


"Yes what about it ?

Uyi shook his head sideways in regrets . silence became his backbone.


Daemon slapped him hard " Oga talk something jare !

Uyi coughed out so loud that I thought he would spill his throat out.

I told Daemon to stop hitting him . I stood up and walked to Uyi. I squated and gazed into his eyes.

" You put something in it. "

Uyi nodded.

He said he had put a sleep inducing hard- drug in it , He mentioned the name of the drug and it started with the letter ' A ' . The effect was too much for ladies . He said it took about an hour to kick in, so he had to time it perfectly as he slipped it in when Nosa dropped the bottle on a table.



" Having succeeded ,I jacked you up , I put my arm round your torso. When I got to your room , I placed you safely on the bed " He paused then continued with a saddening tone " Efua I'm really sorry . I tried to hold back . Even there in the room, I hesitated but you were too beautiful to overlook . You slept like a princess . Its because I loved you that's why I -"


I stood up , and looked away. I paced the room. I noticed Daemon waiting for my orders. His boys were agile and ready. I returned to Uyi .


My face had new companions in form of fresh tears which broke free from my eyelids. I bit my lips in regret . I raised the knife that had been in my arms ever since.

Uyi ' s eyes glowed when he said" what---What are you doing? "

I was silent . I hated him so much and wanted nothing to do with him anymore . Ending his life would just be perfect, but again it would not erase the pain he had inflicted on me. Letting him live in misery without a limb would be just perfect or better : I would rip off his manhood.

I surged toward him and said " Do you know how much pain you have caused me? You have no idea what I have done just to get this confession. And your only explanation is that you loved me ? Oh my. I mean , how could you do this? What if- What if I had gotten-- "


" I'm really sorry-"


" Quiet -" I cut in as tears still ran down my cheeks. My heart ached with so much pain . " right now , I want nothing else but to see you die. It is as simple as that . "


He begged for his life. "Please-"


I stroked the knife on his left arm and cut the rope that held him. The entire binding came slippping to the floor like a bevy of flowers.

In shock, Uyi reopened his eyes to see his arms free.


" But Death is too good for you " I continued " You do not deserve it '


I wiped the pool of tears off my eyes. I dropped the knife and it clanked unto the cold tiles on the floor. I grabbed my bag and made for the front entrance .

Daemon called me back. " Madam what will happen if he reports to the police about his assault and torture ?

I replied that he won't dare .

"Leave him." I continued " His conscience will judge him for the rest of his life " I turned to Uyi " I regret ever trusting you. I never want to see you again . If I do- trust me , I will not think twice to put a bullet through your chest "


One of Daemon's boys said to Uyi as he picked up the knife on the floor. " Stop rape ... Real men don't rape . Talk to girls and tell them whats on your mind . They are not monsters . If you still can't, Oga pay olosho for sex"


Daemon punched him for the last time before we left. " You get that abi? make you dae apply wisdom and wida your eyes . shebi you grab?


Uyi nodded in pains . He understood perfectly.


*******


Outside the estate , I paid Daemon and his boys the money we had agreed on . They left with promises of watching over my back. I told them there was still God. I suddenly realised I had forgotten about Him and guilt became my shadow.

I entered a cab to Umuahia suburb and stopped at the motor park. It was 3 pm already and I wanted to be in Benin before nightfall.

I called Nosa and told him I was leaving Umuahia for good .

" Buy two tickets? I asked after he requested I do so.

" Okay . But why ?

He did not give me a straightforward answer.



" Okay . I'm waiting for it " I said and hung up the line .

I paid for two seats . I sat down on a plastic bench at a corner in the reception and cried out my heart. My world had fallen into tiny pieces and I had no idea from where to start picking.


****

Alone and dejected , I cried bitterly with intervals until an arm touched me from behind.

I swirled to see who it was. A spark of joy covered my face as I jumped up and threw my arms round his neck.


" I could not do it "I began " Nosa , I tried but-"

Nosa told me to stop crying. He said it was over now. That I had done the right thing and that he was proud of me.


He sat me down on the plastic bench . He brought out two files from his travelling bag.

" Why two ? I asked

" It's for us - my service rights and yours " he said smiling.


I blushed and wiped off my tears. He was my hero .
He knew about Uyi's interrogation but I had told him to back out of it. I did not want so much drama .

I checked the file he gave me . It contained all my documents and certificates.

" But I lied to my parents about everything " I said.


" Don't worry "


Nosa told me that he would help me explain to them. He assured that things would work out fine. He said the truth would only set me free.

I smiled.

" I promise I will stay with you forever . " Nosa continued as he smiled " From now on, your problems are mine , Your pain is also mine, your church will be my church, your joy is my joy and your family will also be my family . My home , Efua, will be your home"

He came closer and I shut my eyelids. I opened them again , carefully when he planted a soft kiss on my lips .


It was my first time kissing, and I blushed all over . The feeling was overwhelming and breath ceasing that it came from the man I truly loved.


" I love you Efua "


" I love you too "

" Come on now " He said as he stood up " Forever is a long time , let's begin our first journey together "


We grabbed our bags and boarded the luxurious " Chisco bus". We cuddled into a corner and I rested my head on his right shoulder .



I was free , free from every chains that held me in doubt and discomfort , free from deceit and lies . Free from myself and ready to explore .
A smile sliced cross my face as I shut my eyelids briskly . Peace entered my heart while my mind flew to a place where it was just the two of us , Nosa and I , alone on a beach, under the warm bright sunlight.



》》》》》 》♡♡♡♡





chapter 14


Izzy


The Saturday morning did not begin so well for Kechi and I . I poured out her clothes unto floor and returned the buckets into the bathroom.
" Go and buy your own . . Nothing in this house belongs to you. Just stay clear off anything that is mine."


" Izzy why are you doing this ? I don't understand --"

" You will soon understand when I return your rent and throw you out of here "

I pushed her out the bathroom and locked the door with a padlock . I went to my bed and lay on it, I secured the keys to the kitchen and bathroom inside my blouse .

Kechi stared at me .

"What? why are you looking at me like that? Abeg don't give me those Ibo winch eyes . Biko "

She had already had enough and she couldn't keep quiet anymore when she shot back at me.

" Okay. fine " She said " Accuse me of being a boyfriend snatcher . Accuse me of being a deceiver, a liar and a cheap attention seeker "

I looked at her then said

" You called yourself those names. I didn't.

Kechi told me that it was not her fault that Dani decided to keep things from me. She said that it was not her fault that I couldn't close my legs for Ade. She even said it's not her fault that my guilt made me think that Amaka was Daniels new girlfriend.

"What do you mean? I asked her as I raised an eyebrow " It's my fault abi ? fool " I said all those is Bini and she didnt understand a single thing.

" You know what? " Kechi barked " I'm tired of all this . Im tired of being your shoulder to cry on when you need comfort, I'm tired of being the one you pick your anger on" She threw a pillow at me" I am tired of letting. you . have. things. while i sit. back . and. be. a . good friend "

I tried to imagine what she meant . I stood up and clapped my hands together " Ehen , oya confess o! confess your sins. Jealousy donn tie wrapper . "


Kechi shook her head . She paced the room .

She Looked at me then said " If you had not been so selfish, you wouldnt had gone for Dani in the first place. I met him before you , I introduced him to you but you went ahead and seduced him, knowing very well that I wanted him."

" You are mad" I yelled out " You hear me, I said you are mad."



I forged ahead toward her.

Tbc

That one before chapter 14 is just so wow,bro you are just too good.

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by yungeez(m): 12:55pm On May 23, 2017
queenitee:

I'm on my way. Do I need to bring anything?
jst bring ur sexy self nd popcorn, i av alomo, black bullet nd horse power. its going 2 b a great nyt
Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by yungeez(m): 12:57pm On May 23, 2017
Creeza:
grin No be small thing thing o.

lol , This one is strong cheesy
Oya Queenitee, kuku pack your bag and transport yourself to yungeez apartment.


kai I can imagine what she will say grin
Correct boss! nah man u b

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by BlissfulJeff(m): 6:40pm On May 23, 2017
weldone creeza,nice update
Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by queenitee(f): 9:35pm On May 24, 2017
Creeza, where art thou?

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by CaraJewel(f): 7:47am On May 25, 2017
Thou art sleeping

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by queenitee(f): 11:39am On May 26, 2017
Creeza will not come and tell us what happened. Been cracking my brain to think of what would happen next and I don't know self

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by hormobolanle: 7:55pm On May 27, 2017
NYC story u have here good work am hungry for update o
won kn maybe kachi n Izzy go fight
wehdon sir

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by Creeza(m): 7:13pm On May 28, 2017
hormobolanle:
NYC story u have here good work am hungry for update o
won kn maybe kachi n Izzy go fight
wehdon sir
Thank you sir
Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by Creeza(m): 7:14pm On May 28, 2017
queenitee:
Creeza will not come and tell us what happened. Been cracking my brain to think of what would happen next and I don't know self
crack no further I'm here now...
Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by Creeza(m): 7:23pm On May 28, 2017
* continues

Sorry for the late update It's my fault .


Izzy






Kechi moved backwards and I sensed she was scared. I threw a slap to her face . Her eyes beamed and she retaliated with a resounding slap.
Darkness enveloped me , the last thing I remember is being hit by a force to my left jaw , Then here I am underneath Kechi and struggling on the bed. I pulled her hair . she scrambled off my fingers. She dozed brutal slaps into my eyes.

Everything became pitch black again. My brain tried to recollect my location- So Hell was this dark and void ? . I lost track of time as it stood still and my pain became eternal .

I pulled out from Kechi's grip. I flung her to a wall nearby. I picked a pillow. She dodged it. She grasped me . She yanked me. A turn to the left . then to the right . We crashed into my makeup set and the wall mirror shattered. A sharp pain stung me from behind and racked my spine.
I would survive it , if only Kechi is pulled away from me.

She further baptised my cheeks with brand new punches and slaps. She fought like a wounded lion- like a boy. Different colors flashed through my subconscious mind. Blue. Red. Black . White. Then came Yellow or was it orange? Then Blue again.
People rushed in. Finally. God bless the human beings . They pulled Kechi away .

" Leave me. " Kechi said as she fumed with anger . " Let me teach this fool , a lesson. Let me deal with this Mumu , you donn grow wings abi. Idiot "

My once well kempt hair was now a mirage of disaster. My clothes barely recognised the edges on my body. I slided to the tiles before opening my eyes. I gasped for air.

" You are the biggest fool " I replied " Asawo! woooooo! Liar " I said as I clapped my palms.

Kechi stormed out again but Fejiro who had pulled her back earlier, made sure she didn't break free .Some girls walked towards me . They held me back.

Kechi continued " You dare blame me for every mistake you made. When you were doing it , it was sweet abi? E dae sweet you for body. Now you dae call me asawo, how pathetic "

" Get out my house , you are a witch. Witch!! winch !! tell them you did not see me.. woooooo! !" I yelled out.

Nkechi said I was the Witch. In anger , she told me how she had wished me dead when I was was admitted at the hospital. That she would have done anything to collect Dani back, but she didn't because she loved me as a sister.

Things took a left turn when Ade arrived . He had offered her two terrible options and promised her Dani as a reward.


" You have no idea what I felt at that point. But I played along . That's why I told you I never trusted that man " she paused, as tears escaped her eyes " I wanted to know why he was doing it. but he never gave me reasons. I reported the isssue to Dani but he waved it as rubbish. He didn't even trust me then -'"

" And why should he ? Devil . You will rot in hell for your doings " I cut in angrily.

Fejiro told me to keep it down and just let things dissolve naturally.


" Yes I'm a devil. But the this devil is the reason you still have your boyfriend .

" What do you mean ?

" When he noticed your behaviours towards him , I urged him to give you time to realise your mistakes. . NOT TO GIVE UP ON YOU YET. Do you know how painful it was for me to say? ThankGod you regained your senses."

At her statement, I was silent and didn't know if I should be thankful or show remorse for my actions.

Kechi launched a pilow towards me.I dodged it only for a slipper to hit me seconds later.

" I wish I could just beat sense into your empty skull " Kechi continued.

*She said that Dani decided to belive her later but it was already late .

" He then required my assistance and I became a double agent. One for Daniel and the other pretended for Ade.

Anger boiled deep down and i wanted nothing but to swear for Kechi 's fifth generation. But no mater what evil she managed to chip into the story and twist it to her pattern , Dani still loved me. I was jealous still.

" He cared about you" She said and paused . She wiped away a tear that nearly escaped her eyelids.

" so. don't. you. dare call me. names . " her tone was dry with anger." Because the pain alone of knowing I can't be his woman. is far greater than this"

She grabbed her bags and started packing.





" Wait ,-- Kechi wait " Fejiro called her attention " Just stop okay. "

"why? she said I should leave her apartment Please don't even try to stop me . Please"

" I know, but , what about the Ade of a guy.. What happend to him afterwards ?


" Oh that one. " Kechi turned to me and continued " that fake officer . After Dani confronted him , He dug up Ade's case and discovered he was a part of Chief Okafor's hired thugs who took care of things when need be"

At that statement, I froze . I wanted to hear more but my pride couldn't allow me speak. So Ade was a -*

Kechi read my mind when she said. " You see pride goes before a fall. And slavery to lust is always backstabbing. You enjoyed an affair with someone that was picked out of the slumps by Dani's father and trained in the NDA only to be court-martialed after two years "

I asked her why she kept all these from me. " Why hide these from me. You are wicked "

" Dani let you misbehave but you were too blind to see that a common boy-boy was struggling with his Oga's son for dominance. " she paused " But wait , lemme ask you . What did you even feel like when you were dating Ade. A star abi na celebrity? folowing one five star general shey? I pity your sorry life"

She hissed and continued with her packing.
I was already humiliated beyond limits. I snatched her bag and flung it outside the door. I grabbed her clothes too. But The guys held me back. Voices came and all of them was saying " Izzy stop this na. What is wrong with you? Please behave matured"

In the middle of it all, my phone rang inside my hand bag. it was somewhere in the room. I searched for it and after a second ring, I located the bag under a debris of books.


I checked the caller ID. and it was the same number that stalked me. I picked it and this time a male voice came through . His voice was way too familiar.

As breathe eluded me due to shock, hot tears raced down my cheeks and climaxed at my lips. After a few minutes the call ended.

I quickly dropped the phone and picked up my make up kit . Everyone looked at me as if I had gone mad. I dropped the kit . My arms grabbed the shattered pieces of mirror on the floor.
It pointy tip reflected in the afternoon sun light that penetrated the room.

'What are you--? , Izzy No -No ' Fejiro said as he tried to stop me.


He was too slow. My arms lunched forward and ended pathing ways with the glass. I retreated from the attack but my mission was accomplished.
The broken mirror slided perfectly into Kechi's left abdomen.



Continues tonight....
Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by queenitee(f): 8:09pm On May 28, 2017
Creeza:
crack no further I'm here now...
Hurray!!!!

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by queenitee(f): 8:13pm On May 28, 2017
This Izzy is stupid o, but I won't say anything

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by Creeza(m): 8:39pm On May 28, 2017
queenitee:
Hurray!!!!
Lol , sorry you had to wait that long...
Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by queenitee(f): 8:40pm On May 28, 2017
Creeza:
Lol , sorry you had to wait that long...
Don't let us wait that much again o please. In fact that Izzy is a fool, she should be grateful for a friend like Kechi

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Re: Slaves In The Soul : A Novelette by Akinwale14(m): 8:48pm On May 28, 2017
War!!,wetin Dani see for this mumu girl body sef,after cheating on him with that mumu fake boy Ade,Dani stil get mind and forgive lizzy, this one na real stupid love.

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