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Is today

Is now

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Is now

Is when again Creeza?

queenitee:

Is when again Creeza?

No light since morning o.. but anyway I'll drop something . African time is still allowed shae?

Creeza:
No light since morning o.. but anyway I'll drop something . African time is still allowed shae?

Yes, I'm waiting

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Chapter 12


cc Everyone


Iziegbe


Kechi pulled the door and padlocked it. . The strife of Efua's incidence was just a few days past , We had woke up early to prepare for classes. We had a test and Exams were fast approaching .
As we walked through the streets of Ekosodin . I thought of one thing. I want to have my Dani back and I would do just anything to get him. I would need Kechi's help .

"Kay." I said " Dani is slipping off my mumble mumble, mumble.."



Kechi requested that I repeat the sentence , "the last part" she said " and this time , clearer. Because I couldn't hear you"

" Dani is slipping off my fingers . And I can't just sit by and watch that happen . Not that I'm afraid of the outcome of it , but I'm concerned about what my mom will think and say when she finds out I slept with Ade "

Kechi shrugged it off, She branded it a mistake and said everyone else do it. " You just have to put it behind you and confront him. Tell him you are truly sorry and everything will be fine. You are both meant for each other, even if it comes later than expected " She concluded and her gaze pierced me.


I twitched my neck and gave a big nod. If I wanted Dani to continue paying my bills and looking over my shoulders in school, I would do the unthinkable, I would go down to the mud.

" Are you sure that's what you want ? Kechi interpreted my silence. Sometimes she understood me more than I did myself.

I shook my head again, this time very certain of my decisions.

*******

We left from the test venue in search of Dani like he was a treasure to cherish. It felt awkward but I did it and consoled myself with the popular saying of the muslims about Muhammed and the mountain .

We had tried calling him but his both lines were a dead end . After several attempts we became frustrated.


Nkechi nagged me all through but still gave me courage by her random complaints . It was painful to experience . I even requested that we gave up but she was too invested now to back down.

She frowned her face and adjusted her face cap " This sun is tormenting me already and my intestines are eating me up. Don't even try to provoke me. SHEY ! it's Dani we are after , we will find him today . "


" Thats my problem with you " I replied in anger " oya let's go back now . You still--".

" Eh?? I will hang you for subjecting me to this torture if you do that , it's better we endure the sun and look for Daniel o . I cant understand this kind of thing sef , person will not see him when you want to . . If we don't find him eh?.."

She lamented when I spotted Dani. He was with his friend at the entrance of the faculty of engineering . He had a new SUV car with him and parked underneath a tall mahogany tree.

I stopped in my tracks. Why did I feel that sudden pain at my back that had nothing to do with my feet? I turned to leave but a force dragged me back.

Kechi asked where I was going and her hands landed on my head.
" don't fall your hands o. Oya come on , about turn "


I protested .

I know it's him. But his friend Clinton is a terrible person. I can't stand him , let's go back"

Kechi sniffed the air as if she picked a foul play somewhere. She caught a glimpse of Sigwella as he moved his body to sounds from Dani's car.

"You mean the South African whose accent is like a pipe ,full of crickets ? Kechi said.

I faced downwards . I was still thinking of how to behave in front of Dani than worry about Clinton.


" He won't be a problem . He is too small for us " She dragged me as she forged ahead " come on, little princess. Godmother has got your back "



" Mind if I help with that ? I asked Dani when I came few inches behind him.

He rejected my offer and I couldn't understand why. He smiled to Kechi and continued with the CD compartment on the dashboard that gave him difficulty to manipulate.

Kechi briefly wiped sweat off her face with a handkerchief , she put it away before Daniel turned .

" Nkechi what's up? He asked her without turning.

" I'm cool . "She replied with a sweet accent that literally dropped my jaws to the floor. " Danny boy . " She continued " How have you being?

Clinton stood across and placed his arm on the car's roof . He adjusted his glasses and waved .


" Hi Izzy. Long time "

He was the least of my goals and only replying him took energy off my body that could have been utilised for something better.

"Yea ... long time , no see..." I said and took note of his usual nerdy smile.

Dani pushed 'play' to Reekado's hit song ' Link up ' , he stood up , he swirled and his perfume sweetened my nostrils, his eyes shot with red fire when he looked at me.

" Miss Ehisogie Iziegbe? " He said " What do you want? . I thought I made it clear that you should stay away from me?



To be continued on Thursday. I'm really sorry for the late update.

Thursday, please don't beg me, lemme cry

queenitee:
Thursday, please don't beg me, lemme cry

awwwnn okay I'll update anytime between tommorrow and Thursday.

Creeza:
awwwnn okay I'll update anytime between tommorrow and Thursday.

Still repeating same statement

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Adesina12:

Still repeating same statement

chai sorry Bro. but I like your repetitive statement in the form of s. it flows

Creeza:
awwwnn okay I'll update anytime between tommorrow and Thursday.

Awwn, I'm happy thank you but I did not see d Thursday part, I saw just tomorrow

queenitee:

Awwn, I'm happy thank you but I did not see d Thursday part, I saw just tomorrow

lol ... no problem , I will do your wish

contnues *



Izzy


I moved back impulsively.


Daniel's question became a thorn in my flesh . This was not his usual self, he had really changed into someone that hated the name " izzy" .


Managing to muster words, I said " just wanted you to know that Im grateful for how you handled my cousin's case. "


He shook his head sideways " funny enough , I'm not a lawyer but you are welcome ".


" Okay . That's just it. " I said " Nothing more and your car is classic "


I turned and dragged Kechi on her arms , the sudden impact made her left arm glow in red colour.


She groaned in pain " ouch . Izzy . Stop . ohhh"


Seconds felt like years as I hoped for a call back .

Clinton eventually uttered my name and I turned only to behold Dani staring like he wanted to yank out my soul. it was pure affection . I could tell.


" Izzy! , join us " Clinton continued and tossed me a beer " Grab a load of this and try not to get drunk."


My arms reacted and I caught the tin can in mid air. I grinned cheerfully hoping Dani could see through my heart .It was bleeding joy.

After few rounds of booze , they took me and Nkechi out for a ride and we had crazy fun . We arrived at an ice cream spot and had two cones before taking two more as pathing gifts.

" I miss this so much " my palms touched Dani's shoulder blade. He let them stay but didn't return the gesture when I re- positioned myself.


"Osas ice-cream is the best ever " Kechi said having no idea what my statement meant" I love hall 2 car park . It's a blessing to this institution " she concluded and spooned her cup.


We later converged at Chicken Republic - a popular hub for moments like ours. The skies became dark and evening came sooner than expected.


" It's a nice view outside " Clinton said , staring through a glass window and out into the road on which cars passed by like arrays of coloured threads.


" Yea " Dani said sipping a bottle of ice cold Legend larger .



Kechi eyed me briefly , she had something better on mind as she munched a big sized meat " to me, " she began " this chicken is the best view ever "

I laughed and pushed myself consciously into Dani's bossom, hoping that he would understand my needs, they were not just skin deep but emotional .


Daniel pushed me slightly and smiled to Kechi, the both exchanged eye contacts that I couldn't explain. I shoved it off as pleasantries that friends share; besides we were all friends.


Dani got a call and excused himself to answer it . When he left ,Clinton and Kechi rambled endlessly about how good the food and view was.


" Trust me, the food is always the most important thing" Kechi stamped her point .


Dani came back minutes later , he sat down and asked me, straightforward about my encounter with Ade.

" Atleast don't hide anymore secrets from me "He cautioned .

I stopped eating and felt awkward as happiness escaped my once utopia of a heart. I looked up and down and then at the faces of the trio before me.

" To be truthful, there was that one time that I thought I -"


I paused " But promise me one thing"

" What ?

" That you'll tell me how you got the tape ? I asked, striking a bargain. " You will tell me who gave it to you "


He scoffed. Izzy bit her lips. Clinton adjusted his eye glasses.


" Sure " Dani said " It was -"


He was about to say when the front glass door flew apart -open . The door had been flinging open and close times before that moment and people trooped in and out , but that time was different.
The lady I had coincidentally met at Daniel's place- that very pretty lady , walked into Chicken Republic .

I could hear the porter mumble words .." Welcome to chicken...Bon åpetite "


"Oh , here she is " Dani stood up and hugged her .
The earth benearth felt like it opened its mouth wide to swallow me up. My heart pace quickened like a turbine that lost its belt , My fingers froze and the blood in my veins seized . why was he treating me this way ? Why?






To be continued. . . Tommorrow

Creeza:




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To be continued. . . Tommorrow

tomorrow? I doubt if I can wait that long o but i will try

Creeza, is tomorrow already, pleae nah please

I just like this Dani of a guy
You should know your worth.
Thumbs up creeza.
Well done

queenitee:
Creeza, is tomorrow already, pleae nah please

dear pls bear with me. I was very busy today with school work, I'm back now sha... I'm really sorry please.

Creeza:
dear pls bear with me. I was very busy today with school work, I'm back now sha... I'm really sorry please.

okay, sha make sure you take a rest

i have being dying to say this bro.Creeza. Dani and izzy. OK Dani saw a sex tape of his girlfriend not that they are separated or have broken up and he still love her seriously he is to be given a medal for world best boyfriend. Izzy has a boyfriend who they are still very much together no quarrel, no fight blah blah blah. she still went ahead to sleep or cheat on him even to the extent of making a sextape even though she ain't aware. and she still want the same boyfriend to forgive her. who does that. Logically, Dani is not suppose to forgive Izzy because when Izzy Is doing IT she was not under duress she was fully aware of her actions buy the lust in her or is it LovePeddler in her won't let her be.

Continue nah

*continues


Izzy


" Ha! . The model herself . You are always stunning, to say the least . I think your creation was a highly classified project that God undertook on a blessed day " Clinton said to the lady whom Dani hugged.


She smiled and took off her dark shades . Her face lit up with joy when she hugged Clinton who was already standing. She wore a blue sleeveless top that strapped her beautiful burst, and her grey trousers which were partly striped at the edges , matched her handbag. I glanced at the dark emax sneakers on her feet as they screamed " slay queen"


" Thank you " She said " I'm blushing right now. After five months of aquaintancy . You still know how to give me fresh compliments whenever we meet "


" Hi dear " Kechi said while blushing .


" Where is my own chicken ? The lady asked Nkechi .


A smile sliced Clinton Sigwella's face . He sat down . Then turned to me . " I suppose you have not met Izzy . "


I took the bait and spoke up before she could reply " our paths have crossed once. Is she your sister? A feigned smile escaped my cheeks. Clinton contracted the smile .




"Nope"

" Who is she then? she is so pretty " I said still fiegning smiles and concern.

" Really? Dani didn't tell you ?

" Tell me--- what ? I --- I -- don't understand ? My heart beat tripled and I barely had it in my clenched fist as it begged to explode into a thousand pieces.


"Oh-HO-Ho " Clinton scoffed " I'm so loving this suspense. " He turned to Kechi " You too? you didn't tell her ? .

Kechi hid her face from me, she stared at a big screen on the wall at a distance . I pinched her from underneath the table, she flinched while a jolt of shock made her react.

" Yes? Tell what to who , tell her- tell ..' she said " What were you saying ?

I became humiliated and felt left in the dark. I pushed my chair backwards.I stood up to leave but a mild force held on to my arms.

" Izzy " Daniel said as he released his arms from my elbow joint " Sit down .I said sit down . Sit down . okay? .


I took a seat . Miss Beautiful probably felt like a celebrity and it bit deep into my mind. " who her beauty help? I nearly said. Kechi knew that I was very mad at her . She sipped her glass of juice, she cycled her eyes round the table but escaped my gaze when our eyes clashed in contact.

Daniel and Clinton dragged my attention back .


Daniel sighed " I don't know why I'm telling you this. I promised myself I'll never do it . "

" Why? "

" Because you don't deserve it bt anyways "

He told me that Clinton was Amaka's boyfriend. He explained why I had seen her at his place the other day, she slept over with Clint in one of the rooms .

" ...Clinton had left early in a rush that morning to do something important . When you knocked, I was busy in my room and Amaka was near the living room , cleaning the house. " Dani said " At first , She hadn't recognised you facially as she answered the door but when we argued , she realised you were the same Izzy i had -- I had talked to clint about "


" So that's why she wanted to -" I said .

" Yes , to provide a solution to our dispute "

" Because she knew about it" I concluded . " Oh my --God "

My jaws dropped down literally. I tilted my head and looked at Clinton . I stamped my clenched fist on the table to create a loud bang.

" Surprised? Clinton asked as he smiled.

" Yes! --- I mean I know - It never crossed my mind that you date, you -- you of all people ; Like geez " I said while gasping for air . " You didn't tell me about this? why?


" I tried- but you kept avoiding me . You never came around so how would you know .? Besides it's still on a low tempo"

" Kechi you knew too? I asked .

Kay was mute but she was also nonchalant about the situation.

" Are you kidding me ? Amaka blurted out interrupting us. " Well , I'm happy we can relate on a parallel ground now, as friends, rather than having you think I'm - " she paused and smirked her lips " You know what I mean "


" Yea . I know " I said " believe me, I actually thought you to be Dani' s new catch. "

Dani shot me a doubtful stare , then he said with every calmness possible " So I'm now a fisherman abi?


We laughed .

For a moment , Amaka's smile killed my anger , until ofcourse , out of impulse, I looked at Kechi. I wanted to pull every strand on her hair for keeping such secret from me. It beats the imagination to think that she might have lots of skeleton in her cupboard.

I turned to Dani " We had a progressive discussion before now , please continue "

He smiled " Yes ,what was it again?


" About the video tape "

He uttered immediately " Oh it was Clinton . He gave it to me"

"Eh?
.

to be continued soon..

Akinwale14:
Continue nah

I already did , don't vex u hear

Ifecoded:
I just like this Dani of a guy
You should know your worth.
Thumbs up creeza.
Well done

Thanks boss


Nnnena

that's one long review there , thanks for the writeup, I'm grateful.

Too short

Akinwale14:
Too short

Chai , Sorry boss ... Next update will be long

Creeza:
Chai , Sorry boss ... Next update will be long

Thumbs up

weldone bro,nice update

Creeza come and continue o
My mind, body and soul said it was Kechi that gave Clinton the tape. Meanwhile, I just love this Dani of a guy. Somebody is crushing hu la la

continues *

Iziegbe


Clinton apologized for what he did but didn't dive in to much details about the video . He said that it didn't matter anymore and that everything was in the past now .

Dani urged me to forget about it . He made it clear to me that I still owed him an apology for betrayal of trust.

' Thank you " I said .

" For what?

" Giving me-- giving us a second chance "

He was silent . He gave me a cheerful smile.


" And I know you confronted Ade for my sake " I contined " I heard about it . You shouldn't have fought him . That man is a monster. "


" I did it for- us. Not for--- you.. " Daniel said with a firm stare as he pointed at me.



I was happy that he forgave me but I hadn't forgiven someone yet , and I doubt if I'd do that easily . Kechi was definitely the person who gave Clinton that tape. She had obviously took the video . I was certain , but how she did it was still unknown to me.

We left Chicken Republic and Dani drove us home. I tried to kiss him but he prefered a hug . Who am I to object Please?


I also hugged " Clint thing" .


" I'm sorry for the tape issue. We cool right?

" Yea we are "



* But you're still the reason why I'm suffering . I was right not to trust you in the first place. * I wished that had escaped my mouth , instead, I smiled.


Amaka stretched out her palms for a shake. she told me everything would be fine.

" It's a matter of time . ' She said " You'll soon realise everything happend for the best "


" Thank you dear " I said smiling again.

I was watchful of our new friendship. I couldn't trust another Ibo girl after my best friend made me look stupid.

She talked to Kechi. " But you didn't try at all. Why would you keep such a thing from your friend ? You know how we girls are. We always take it too serious and personal"


" Please just leave me alone . It's not my fault , please " Kechi said sarcastically.

They had communicated in Ibo. And did I mention that I understood Ibo perfectly. Yes and we know why. Kechi might be a terrible friend but she is a good teacher.

The three left in Dani's SUV. I entered our self con and Kechi followed . That night we didn't speak to each other . I thank God she didn't say a word , I would rip her eye out of their sockets if she did. The whole of Ekosodin would not be enough to separate our fight.


♡♡♡》》》》》》》




Chapter 13





Efua


Aunt Vera talked me out of revenge and she had tried that numerous times. I totally lost count how many it was on this particular day.


She had no idea that her restrictions only pushed me further into completing my task.
She gave me a cup of chilled water .Whenever she did that you know she wants to sweet talk you into doing her bidding.


" I think you should let things return to normal. At least you already established that it wasn't the man you loved that committed the crime . " She ran her fingers on my hair before she continued " Just let things die off naturally , I'm begging you . I know it's hard, but Efua it's almost three weeks now after the incident and a week since you hid your whereabouts from your parents. Haven't you had enough ? *Why do you still want to suffer yourself?


She said that last sentence in Bini language.
I looked down unto the tiles in her sitting room . I did not utter a word. My mind was kilometers away at Umuahia.

I felt a sharpp pain in my skull. I groaned out in pain.

" Are you okay ? Aunt Vera asked .

I told her I was fine. She relaxed her mind and sat down beside me.

" it is not over yet " I blurted.

I explained to her why it was so . But she insisted I stay back in Benin.


****


At Umuahia, I met a group of hoodlums and paid them handsomely to aid my plot. I had had no idea where to find them but I did , luckily, at Africana Place* restaurant that was in the suburb of Umuahia metropolis.


" Here is half of the money I promised " I said and tossed the envelope across the table to the fierce looking man opposite me.

His appearance was a carbon copy of terror. His left cheek was scarred beyond repair and I wondered how many times needles had stitched it up.

He glanced at me .

" Okay. My boys and I go do wetin you yaan." his pigin was baptised in street vibes. His rough hands grappled the envelope .

" Exactly. Just make sure you do a clean job" I said.

" trust me madam "he replied as he chuckled " I've been doing his since I was 14 . Na because of this , my mama born me"


" Good"

He left and I picked up my phone . I dialed Uyi 's number and told him I am in Umuahia. He was so happy to hear my voice and asked to see me.
Before it struck 12 noon, Uyi came running like a boy who was eager to go home after school to eat his lunch.


" Efua , you don't know how much I've missed you " he began " Mr. Ake often asked about you and I would tell him we-- you and I communicated on the phone " he paused" and that you were doing just fine "


" I wanted to ask you something "


He said I could ask anything. He would be wiling to answer as long as it was not his "ATM password "

I smiled then said " I don't want that "

" You are so beautiful Efua. " he blurted out " You have changed slightly. Your dark hair is brightened than ever. Your dark eyes is like the stars at the middle of a bright sky..."

" please stop " I cautioned him " That's not why I came here "




" Okay .Shoot , I'm all ears "

I asked him if he was sure that Nosa had raped me? I still wanted to believe he would tell me the truth , at least for the sake of our friendship " Tell me everything. "


" Yes ,he did it" Uyi blurted. He sipped from a glass of water.


"Are. You. sure?

He asked me what was wrong. He said I sounded somehow , he couldn't tell but there was something different.


" confident? " I asked him.

He nodded. inhaled and cross his arms .






" Is there something that is amiss here?

I said NO.


" Efua . I really admire you . I mean ,most women won't stand up to such predicament and tackle it. They will shy away to prevent stigmatisation."

His eye balls dilated and he licked his lips . He scratched his hair.

" Why would you say that ?

He laughed.
nothing really , just that you are brave."

"Thank you"


He further asked about Benin City. * He said * I miss home. He asked about my sudden quit from service and how I would get a service certificate.

"You didn't complete the program; "

" You would be surprised if I told you"

Nosa had already taken care of that but no one else knew : just the two of us. I trusted him and I loved him even more after such bold step.

" So what's your plan for Nosa ? Will you sue him to court?

" Don't have enough evidence yet"


We left the Restaurant at my wish. We took a cab to my former apartment. I kept checking my time and after twenty minutes we were already at the self con . I took a seat . I looked round and noticed it was now a typical boy's housing unit . They tried to keep it neat , but it was not perfect.


All the while, Uyi glanced at me . He said nothing . He took off his Kharky shirt ; His vest was the only thing left on his torso.

" would you like to take anything? Uyi finally asked.


" Nosa is not around, is he ? I said when I looked at the curtains.

" Nope . Why ?


" I won't take anything . Thank you . " I'd rather die than do so , then I continued " How did Nosa come about my birthday date?

" I never told him anything "

" And neither did we both ever have such a discussion. I don't remember , Tell me I am wrong"


Uyi flinched. His eyeballs glowed and he stood up. He tried to grab my arms. A shot of adrenaline stung deep into my spine. I impulsively took out a knife from my handbag . He paused at the sight of the reflection of the item in the daylight . I stood up in a slow but cautious manner .




" If. you. come . any . closer. than .that. I will .Slit open .your intestines; Fry. them .and force you .to. eat . every piece of it."

His face became red allover then he said " Efua , what are you doing? Please put that knife away"

I reached for my phone with a free arm.


" Yes. Daemon ." I said into the phone " You can come in now "










Tbc as soon as possible . Happy Sunday to every blessed reader . Creeza cares.

Nice story creeza. Keep it up

hpymoment:
Nice story creeza. Keep it up

Thank you dear ... I'm grateful

Efua, take it easy.
Surprisingly, I'm not blaming Kechi. I love Dani jare