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Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 10:53pm On Jun 13, 2016 |
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Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 10:54pm On Jun 13, 2016 |
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Re: The Photographer(complete) by vivikul(f): 4:11pm On Jun 14, 2016 |
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Re: The Photographer(complete) by Nobody: 6:28pm On Jun 14, 2016 |
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Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 11:24pm On Jun 14, 2016 |
The Photographer 9
Nadine wiped the frustration that had now turned to sweat
off her brows. She had tried reaching Bode for the past few
hours and it seemed like he was avoiding her. She stared
hard at the phone and threw it on the bed. Duncan walked in
looking startled. “What’s wrong darling, why the tantrum?”
He looked really concerned, Nadie observed. “It’s the
wedding planning and all the stress, I just called my tailor
and she said she had lost my measurements for my dinner
gown for the Bachelors Eve,” she kept rambling, Duncan was
silent for a while, he could spot the lie in her eyes. She had
been acting weird for some weeks now. Well, he shrugged,
deciding it could be stress. “The feeling is mutual, darling
soon it will be over,” he dragged her into his arms and
whispered, “I love you” she just rolled her eyes and wished
he was Bode. She quickly pulled out of the hug. She missed
Bode, she had to see him. She had to see him at his office
before he travelled. “Dee, I have to go to the caterer, I have
an appointment with her and its almost time,” she kissed his
cheek and left and he felt empty standing there alone.
Something was wrong; he looked back at her retreating
figure and wondered if this whole idea of marriage was a
mistake.
Well the only person that could help him was Udeme and he
had to call her immediately. She could tell him some things
Nadie was probably hiding from him.
*****
“The Artmaster!” She exclaimed, smiling. Could this be real?
What was he doing here? Maybe he also came for the
interview, she reasoned. The rest were thrown into
confusion, what was going on here? The secretary cleared
her throat, putting everyone back on track. “I take it that you
are Barrister Edwards. Welcome, take a seat over there with
the others,” Udeme followed her pointed finger and joined
the rest of applicants. “I will be interviewing her, but from
my observation she is not qualified for this job, just look at
how shabby she is dressed, and her punctuality is nothing to
write home about...” Adenike spoke lining her words with
hatred. Who was this girl? She had watched how Bode’s face
lightened when she came in and the way they stared at each
other, she could not imagine Bode loving another, although
she knew about his escapades but she was consoled by the
fact that he didn’t love any of the women. “I’m sorry madam,
I couldn’t make it on time due to some circumstances I
found myself in.” Bode had to cut in. Adenike’s excesses had
to be checked. Just because they had an affair didn’t give
her the right to be this bossy. “That will be all, I will take up
the questioning,” he said looking directly at Adenike with a
silent warning in his dark eyes. She got it, and quickly
excused herself from the room.
“So Barrister Edwards, if you were given a job here as a
cleaner instead of the post you applied for, what will you
do?” She smiled and wondered who asked such crazy
questions at interviews and what was he doing here in the
first place. Very well, game on, cute bastard. She smiled
showing off her dimple, “Thank you sir for the question. You
see, all kinds of jobs are important, there is no superior or
inferior job. They are like little parts of a greater whole and
hence crucial to the functioning of a firm. But what’s more
important is the quality of service offered by these workers.
As you know, maximum production is guaranteed if all
workers are at their best, if they give out their full and
efficient service. On that note, my service as a cleaner in
this firm would not bring about the desired result as I wasn’t
trained to be one, instead I was grilled for handling legal
proceedings, defending and securing profits, so giving me
the post of a cleaner would be a waste of my years of
training, skills and potentials,” she smiled once again. “Thank
you,” she added. It was like the whole room was star struck,
like an angel had just walked in, her answer was incredible, a
well said reply to the Artmaster of cunny questions. “Well,
that is quite impressive 4 Likes |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 11:30pm On Jun 14, 2016 |
the photographer 9continues that is quite impressive Barrister…,” the man searched his documents for her name, “Edwards,” she quickly supplied. He smiled at her. No wonder she was highly recommended. Bode just smiled, he never knew she was a lawyer, a beautiful lawyer and my, he also loved his women intelligent, “Well, that would be all for now, please lead the applicants to the reception arena for refreshments, I’m sure they must be tired, we will get back to you shortly except for Miss Edwards, come with me,” he said to her and she got up, limping behind him, she smiled at his muscular frame, I come for the body o she thought and smiled again. She was so happy, she had finally found him, but she warned herself not to get her hopes high, he may be in love with someone else. Such a man endeared many women, it was not just his charisma, hard work or wealth, it was his looks. Suddenly he turned and saw her limping again; he felt her pain as the emotion swept across his face. With the stairs before him, he had no option but to assist her. He held her waist and she stared at him with a mouth wide open. “It’s okay, I’m not being funny, I want to help you up the stairs,” she relaxed a bit as he held her waist and lifted her gently. What they both failed to see was Adenike’s spiteful stare a short distance behind them. He opened the iron door and led her into his office, closing it behind him gently. He settled her on a large red couch that lay beside his table. She found this amusing. “Relax, I’m not a baby.” She said and he shrugged casually. I wish you knew how much I care ‘cause you’re my baby, he thought, “So what happened to you? How did you get the limping leg?” He asked, not waiting for an answer as he received a call. “Cancel the appointment, tell Chief Obalende Rogers to stand in for me, for the firm...yes,” he dropped it and turned to look into her beautiful brown eyes. “Long story, I fell into a deep pothole on my way here.” How? He was about asking, as he dialled another number. “Send me Dr Wilson, tell him the patient has a bruised ankle,” he paused as he scrolled down his screen; 20 missed calls. Mehn that chick na stalker, Nadine was pure bad luck and he wasn’t going to let her spoil this, he switched off his phone and turned his full attention to His lawyer. “I’m sorry about that, don’t you have a car, why did you have to use public transport?” She shook her head, he continued staring at her before the Doctor interrupted their conversation. ***** Damn! Bode had switched off his phone, and she was already in the firm. This would be so embarrassing, how stupid she felt, a woman that was getting wed in three weeks time was here running after a man. She put finishing touches to her makeup and got out of her car. As she walked into the firm, she smiled seductively and felt confident as she produced her desired effect. No man could resist her, and Bode was a man, a full blooded man. Her eyes lit as she saw the pretty woman, her beauty was rare she almost passed for a half cast if not for her slightly rounded nose but she was perfect, Adenike stared on. This lady didn’t work here obviously, maybe she came to order products, she sat at the reception cooling off as she remembered Bode carrying that little bitch, it was evident they were in love. How could he? She loved Bode so much, but from his actions he didn’t feel the same way, she couldn’t blame him as she forced herself on him but she couldn’t let another woman buy his heart especially that bitch. Who did she think she was? Walking up here and everyone instantly liking her? Bode was everything she ever wanted in a man; wealthy, from a good background and very handsome, she yearned for a man’s love for the first time and couldn’t get it, she heaved a sigh of frustration. She had to do everything possible to keep him, no, it wasn’t too late. The angelic voice tore her away from those thoughts. “Excuse me, please I’m looking for the office of the manager,” the half cast lady asked pleasantly My god, she was beautiful, Adenike wondered briefly if this was one of Bode’s regular flings. She forced a smile and gave the lady directions, she said her thanks and cat-walked away leaving Adenike to wonder if she ever stood a chance to win Bode’s heart, she began to sob gently. She had made the greatest mistake of her life by having an affair with Bode, he just used her for fun, although he gave her expensive gifts. She immediately felt cheap, she looked at her palms and fresh tears welled up in her eyes. She remembered those nights she spent in his bed and do his lustful biddings, numerous times they had relations even in the office and now he was leaving her for that girl . She was so sure he was in love with Barrister Edwards, she saw the way he looked at her, she had to stop that, Bode was hers forever; meanwhile she had to find out who the half cast lady was. “Hello, Bode are you there?” Nadie was so frustrated, she was in front of Bode’s office and had knocked severally, the place was empty. “Hello, I’m in your office waiting for you,” she spoke to the closed door. “Excuse me madam, the Boss is not around, but you can drop a message with the secretary,” a security man informed. She acknowledged him with a nod and walked away. How could Bode act this way? He had seen her calls and refused or pretended not to see them, had he dumped her? Her heartbeat raced at the thought of being dumped by him, but god! She was in love with him, that’s why she felt so restless and breathless, why was he doing this to her? “Were you able to see him?” Adenike called to her as she was about walking out of the firm. “No, thanks for your help,” she briskly walked further. “Are you related to him or something?” Adenike questioned further, trying to ascertain the nature of relationship between the two. Na wa o, busy body, Nadie thought. “No, he is my fiancé,” she smiled. Adenike couldn’t pretend any longer. Fiancé? Bode had killed her! “Wow, are you sure about that ‘cause your fiancé just drove out with one woman?” Adenike smiled mischieviously, she could read the shock on the half cast lady’s face. “Excuse me? What lady? Are you sure of what you are saying?” Adenike handed her a card, “Meet me here at 6:30pm, I have a proposal for you,” and walked away majestically. She had gotten some bit of information from the gossip receptionist when she sat there earlier to brood over Bode, the half cast lady was actually the fiancé of Engineer Duncan, from the most prominent family in the state, their marriage was to come in a few weeks, and here was the bride frolicking round Bode, if this story were to be true, she would teach her a lesson of loyalty. ***** “Thanks a lot for taking care of me, that Doctor had done a good job and I feel better.” Bode smiled as he looked into her eyes before averting his eyes back to the road. He was taking her to his house because she was so curious to see more of his pictures. She knew many things about him, like she was stalking him. He wouldn’t mind that at all, he loved her so much, she tormented his dreams, his thoughts were filled with her face and here she was sitting beside him in his car eating popcorn like an innocent child, he just smiled at her and she wondered what went on in her mind. If only you could be mine. The drive was quick and they reached his apartment in no time. “Oh my god, is this where you live?” was all she could mutter, she was awestruck, this guy was living in a haven. Well he could afford it she thought. “Come, so you could eat something,” he took her hands and gave instructions to his cook. “Welcome madam,” the middle aged lady smiled. Bode wished this could be for real, but she was practically another man’s wife, Nadie had already told him that. He opened the door and led her to the gallery and she began crying. She was simply overwhelmed by these beautiful pictures, she whispered “Artmaster” and hugged him tightly, he was quite shocked. Could an about-to-be-bride hug another man like this? He hugged her back and they stayed that way till her phone broke that lovely moment where their hearts spoke the same language, love were the words. It was Nadie. Udeme contemplated on picking the call. She recalled they had an appointment at the caterer’s and quickly switched off her phone, not wanting anything that could distract this special moment. “Who was that?” Bode inquired. What she had done was suspicious, maybe her fiancé had called that explained why she switched off the phone. “T’was my friend, remember her? Nadie,” “Yes I do, why didn’t you pick?” She chuckled. “Nadie and I had an appointment with a caterer for her wedding cake, and I don’t feel like going.” Whaaat! this was getting interesting, he reasoned. “Her wedding cake?” He clearly was startled. “Of course, three weeks from now, she’s getting married to Duncan, remember?” He was stunned. That stalker devil had been lying to him. She was getting married. “So how about your own wedding, when’s it gonna come up?” he asked, she stopped and laughed. “I don’t remember telling you I’m getting married. I’m not in any relationship currently, but still waiting for God’s time,” he left her and settled on the couch quietly. Could this be true? Nadie was a bloody liar and she had a lot to explain. “What’s wrong Bode? Have I said anything wrong?” She was quite surprised at his reaction, he gently placed her on his lap, like she was a little girl, kept his eyes on her and asked once more if she was truly single. “Yes, why would I lie about it, what’s going on?” He got his assurance. Nadine was an angel in a red dress, how could she betray her friend this much, knowing too well that he cared so much for her? He pushed his anger aside and hugged Udeme and whispered, “We’re together now.” The chef approached and informed them of their lunch. “It tastes nice,” she commented. He was so happy right now he almost couldn’t wait to tell her about his feelings. They were served a delicious meal of white rice and banga soup as sauce. It tasted great, they kept exchanging stares like teenagers in love. After the meal, he led her to his garden, lay a Persian rug and they both sat down to talk. “I’m so happy you brought me here, thank you,” he smiled and took her hands in his. “I love you Udeme, I meant it that day at the ice cream bar. I want you, just say you love me back.” He couldn’t believe his own ears, he had never begged a woman so, they always threw themselves readily at him, but he truly felt something for Udeme and it was nothing but love. This woman was not for flings, she was for keeps. She kept staring into his eyes, this was unbelievable. Could he really mean his words? Or he was just mocking her because she clearly remembered how he had stared at her friend Nadine. Could his love not bring her hurt because she had read about his escapades and sex scandals? She rose up and walked towards the fountain, a beautiful sight, where water was trapped in a golden coated passage. How the water flowed endlessly, she wished this happiness she felt was going to be endless too. “Why are you silent?” He asked. “It’s okay, if you don’t feel the same way,” she held his right palm and kissed it. “I feel what you feel, I love you right back.” ***** Nadine had never felt so frustrated in her life. She drove towards the bar the lady had asked her to meet up. She had to know who Bode was seeing. Maybe this woman could help her get Bode’s love, she sighed and walked into the bar. She was already late as she saw the woman beckon on her. “Welcome dear, what would you like to drink?” Adenike asked, wondering why the half cast lady looked so exhausted. She had not even started with this ungrateful fool, Duncan was too good a man, to deserve this bitch, bloody cheat and she had the guts to come after her man Bode. “Nothing, obviously, I didn’t come here to drink, so get on with it, she frowned,” “Whoah slow down, we ain’t fighting. I’m Adenike by the way, Nike for short and you?” She answered grudgingly “Nadie.” Nike ordered a glass of Chardonnay. After minutes of silent sipping, she cleared her throat. “Well, Nadie, I heard your wedding to one Engineer Duncan is around the corner,” she watched her for a moment and was satisfied with what she saw; fear, in its purest form. Nadie sat frozen to her chair, this woman was going to ruin all her plans, now she knew about Duncan. She could expose her to Bode. “Okay, your silence means it’s true, I guess I should continue. I also know he comes from a very wealthy family even more than that of Bode, and from what I see, your type is after the paper,” she eyed her, feeling disgusted. “From my research you have been with Duncan for a long time, since university days, and he is a good man but you chose to cheat on him and with my own man Bode.” Nadie looked more bewildered and chose not to be shaken by this evil witch. “And your point is?” “Wow, I admire your courage. Even when caught you’re still on the defensive, beautiful!” She now rose hitting the table so hard that others in the bar turned towards them. Nike quickly sat down and continued. “If I ever see you around Bode, I shall expose your infidelity to the whole world, and you stand to lose so much or did you think Leaving Duncan would make Bode marry you?” She chuckled. “Stay away or your wedding shall be a disaster, good riddance,” she cursed and walked out. Nadine sat for minutes wondering what had hit her, she suddenly couldn’t move, that woman had just threatened her. Gosh! She exclaimed. Bode was a two timing bastard, but she reasoned, Bode’s love wasn’t guaranteed and here she was at the brink of leaving Duncan for him, nah, there had to be change of plans, she couldn’t lose two men at once, she braced up herself and made plans to solidify her union with Duncan. 3 Likes |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 11:31pm On Jun 14, 2016 |
see you on Friday..,enjoy this long ride
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Re: The Photographer(complete) by Fidelismaria: 11:58pm On Jun 14, 2016 |
Friday kwa
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Re: The Photographer(complete) by linobrown9(m): 12:43am On Jun 15, 2016 |
Interesting 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Olabantu(m): 1:35am On Jun 15, 2016 |
God cacth you cheating bicht...Ride on sis 1 Like |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Tife101(m): 7:37am On Jun 15, 2016 |
Thanks for the update. Ride on... 1 Like |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by CuteChiluv: 9:29am On Jun 15, 2016 |
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Re: The Photographer(complete) by tijehi(f): 9:33am On Jun 15, 2016 |
Goog good story. Definitely following. 1 Like |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by horlawharley(m): 10:27pm On Jun 15, 2016 |
Nice story...................abeg no disappoint o and boss try to update frequently.God bless. #cant_wait_till_friday 1 Like |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Nwiboko26(f): 4:29pm On Jun 16, 2016 |
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Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 10:55am On Jun 17, 2016 |
helo angels...would try and post very frequently... keep following... cause am working on another story just for you |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 10:59am On Jun 17, 2016 |
The Photographer-10
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It was such a bad dream. It had been a while she had that
kind of nightmare. She was standing beside Bode in his
garden and suddenly, an old woman with a scary face
appeared and pushed her into the fountain, screaming, “You
don’t belong to him, keep off!” As she fell into the fountain
she suddenly realized it was getting deeper and deeper, it
was like a force pulled her beneath. She kept screaming for
help, but Bode just stood there staring at her and laughed
mischieviously, the laughter still receded in her ears even as
she woke screaming, “Bode help me...” Thank heavens it was
a dream! She checked the time, it was already dawn and she
couldn’t go back to sleep. She got up and left for the
bathroom. She had to find Duncan, she couldn’t stay alone in
this room.
He had heard muffle screams in Nadie’s room so he braced
himself up the stairs to check on her. Nothing bad should
happen right now with the wedding around the corner.
Everything should turn out fine. “Ah, darling you are already
awake, came to check on you,” Duncan said with a look of
concern. “I’m fine love, just a nightmare, ‘let’s go to sleep,
tomorrow is gonna be a busy one. I have to get hold of
Udeme. We have a lot to do.” She had missed her friend for
days, they hadn’t seen each other and she wondered how
her interview had gone. She kept seeing Adenike’s face in
her mind; she saw how ruthless the woman looked, but no,
even though she was getting married to Duncan, her heart
was buried in Bode’s hand. She remembered the passions
they shared; how he kissed her, loved her, bought her gifts;
she belonged to him. She would revisit that case later. He
watched her face intently as they passed under the
chandelier. “Is that a smile?” He was sure he spotted one on
her face. “What’re you thinking about?” He asked but she
just kissed him and whispered, “I love you Duncan, can’t wait
for the wedding.”
*****
“Babe you really need to come over, time is running out on
us,” she pecked his forehead while talking to Udeme on the
other end. “Yes come over, I have food, naughty you, bye.” “I
suppose that’s UD.” Duncan asked, he was loving this, his
old Nadie had returned back to him, she wasn’t cheating
after all. Maybe it was the stress. “Yep, she’s coming over,
we have lots to do, let me go downstairs and give the chef
instructions.” She kissed him shyly. They had loved
themselves the night before, but she had mistakenly groaned
“Bode”. Thank god, he didn’t hear it. She heaved a sigh of
relief and walked out.
Udeme felt so happy, Bode had dropped her off the night
before and promised to meet with her later in the day
concerning her job application and he guaranteed her it was
going to be positive. “I’m in love with my baby...” she
hummed to the tune of the song, she was so lucky. She
suddenly stopped and looked herself again in the mirror, she
was glowing! She couldn’t believe her luck; Bode was rich,
handsome and caring. At least she had found the love
Duncan never gave her, and for the records, Bode’s love had
no equal. Her phone buzzed and she hesitated. Maybe it’s
from Airtel . She picked it reluctantly and smiled. This tale of
love was getting more interesting.
“Goodmorning Sunshine, you light up my world.” She could
almost feel his presence from his sweet male voice. “I’ll pick
you up by 8 o’clock for a dinner at Samira’s Resort, if you
need anything, let me know...and one more thing, it’s a
date.”
She couldn’t believe her ears; Samira’s Resort was the five-
star in the city. She had envied Nadie’s luck as Duncan had
actually taken her there many times, now she was going
there herself with the Artmaster. This was getting more
interesting.
She wore jean pants and a stripped blouse, she wanted being
simple as they had shopping to do. The wedding was in
three weeks time and she was going to be the maid of
honor. She stepped into the house and smiled. Soon her best
friends would become Mr/Mrs. She sighted Duncan as he
highlighted from the stairs. “UD, right on time, let’s visit the
dining,” he led her on. He noticed she looked different,
relaxed and happy, something was up. They met Nadie on
the table. “Ah see who I dey see, babe you just dey shine,
wetin be the secret?” Nadie exclaimed and Udeme smiled.
“Na god o,” not wanting to start the Bode conversation as
her friends never approved of him. “I was about saying the
same thing, you look pretty amazing,” Duncan chipped in.
The table was already set; fried Irish potatoes and an
enticing bowl of gravy with beef set before them and they
made no hesitation as hunger was impatient.
“So how was the interview?” Nadie asked looking concerned.
Udeme felt it was time to let them know about Bode. “Chic
na long story o,” she gulped her Milo drink. “Cut it short,”
Nadie added curiously. “Guess who I saw there?” Duncan
already rolled his eyes, girls and their funny conversation.
“Udeme mbok go straight to the point, you know I hate
suspense.” “Okay, I saw Bode, the Artmaster.” The place
was quiet for a while. “What do you mean you saw Bode?”
Nadie asked again because he told her the last time that he
had a photoshoot in Malta. Her heart was racing. Should
Bode ever found out she had lied, then her chance of loving
him was gone. “He’s the CEO of Artmaster Luxuries, the
famous distribution network, I met him there. We talked and
he took me to his place, he asked me out.” Duncan frowned
a little, he spotted fear and desperation on Nadie’s face and
he wondered why she was so interested in this conversation.
Well maybe she was just being concerned about her friend,
but his heart told him something else. He rose up. “Alright
ladies, have fun, I have to catch up on a meeting. Meanwhile
UD, am happy for you but be careful, I do not trust that guy,”
he strode off quietly as she answered, “Okay Dee.”
Many thoughts ran across her mind. She had been careless.
Maybe if she had known that the firm belonged to Bode, she
would’ve dissuaded Udeme from applying there. Now her
own tables were turning against her. She knew too well that
Bode was in love with UD even before they had an affair
together but she couldn’t let that happen. How could this
girl, this unattractive girl win the heart of the man she
loved? She had to do something fast. With this in mind, she
excused herself. “Excuse me Ud, let me make a call to the
caterer.”
Udeme sat there shocked. Apparently, her news of dating
Bode had not been well received by her two friends. They
were acting funny, maybe they already quarrelled before she
came but why did she need approval on whom to love? She
now felt herself a fool. She should have kept her mouth shut
concerning Bode after all, she clearly remembered that
Duncan and Nadie had started dating for months before they
told her. She just shrugged. There was no stopping her with
Bode.
Nadie quickly rushed to her room, she couldn’t imagine Bode
with Udeme, that bitch! She had stolen her man. She quickly
dialled Bode’s number. Pick up, bastard, her heart yelled in
frustration, instead the line went dead. She received a text
message shortly; he told her to meet him for some
explanation. Yea right, she needed an explanation from his
betraying ass, but what she didn’t understand was that he
only needed her explanation on why she prevented Ud from
seeing him and lying about her.
“Alright baby let’s go,” she called to Udeme, feeling so
jealous. She imagined Bode kissing her and loving her like he
did to her and felt a sharp ache in her chest. She had to
stop this! 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by teamplayey: 11:36am On Jun 17, 2016 |
Thanks, Angelsss Please continue. More grease |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 12:17pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
teamplayey:thanks dear |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 12:17pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Nwiboko26:thank you dear |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 12:19pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
horlawharley:amen |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 12:19pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
tijehi:yes ride on |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 12:20pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Olabantu:thanks Olabantu |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 12:21pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
linobrown9:tanx |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Missmossy(f): 5:00pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
So enchanting More please. 2 Likes |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 8:28pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Missmossy:patience dear o |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 8:31pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
The Photographer 11
Nadie and Udeme had just finished shopping for shoes when
they spotted one woman they both abhorred. Adenike had
also seen the pair and was quite fascinated; two friends
dating the same man, she thought. There was something
fishy going on. She deliberately walked towards them. Udeme
flinched like she saw a ghost and that made Adenike chuckle.
“Hello pretty lady and not-so-pretty-lady Edwards,” she said
with a smirk. “What do you want?” Nadie asked, praying and
hoping the evil witch won’t run her mouth about her and
Bode in front of Udeme, she mustn’t know! “Well, relax, I
won’t spill the beans if you play by my rules,” she reverted
her eyes to Udeme, who wondered how the two had met.
“And you Barrister, how is that leg of yours? Is Bode done
playing with it?” I’m sorry madam, I don’t understand you. We
have to go now. We’re in a hurry obviously,” she rolled her
eyes and walked away, leaving Nadie at her mercy, the claws
of that witch, she muttered.
As she reached the car, she turned realising Nadie hadn’t
followed her and she wondered why the two were still talking,
how did Nadie get to know Adenike? And what secret was
the woman talking about? Something was definitely wrong
somewhere, her friend wasn’t being straight with her. “I’m
here love,” she said sweetly as she entered the car. “What
was that about?” Udeme asked, looking startled, not waiting
for a reply she continued. “That woman was very mean to me
at the interview. How did you get entangled in her web?”
Nadie was lost for words, like what the hell, was she gonna
say now? “Uhhm,” she began, clearing her throat, “It’s a long
story, would tell you later.” Really? Ud thought. So much for
friendship. She ignited the engine and drove off.
“Udeme, it’s not as if I’m keeping secrets but when it’s
appropriate, I would definitely tell you,” Nadie pleaded, she
had to tread carefully. If Udeme found out she had something
to do with Bode, everything was gonna be messed up, Udeme
had nothing to say, she just stared on quietly. Gone were the
days she was so attached to her friend and got hurt a lot.
Now she had Bode and she had no time for this. “Drop me by
the ice cream eatery, I won’t be following you back home,”
Udeme said and Nadie became perplexed. She hadn’t
expected her friend to react the way she was. “Come on Ud,
why the attitude, what’s all this for?” She pulled over for a
conversation but Udeme had already stepped out of the car
before she said a word. “Damn,” Nadie muttered. What was
the ugly duckling feeling like right now? New found love , she
sneered at this thought. She quickly remembered her
appointment with Bode and seized this opportunity; she had
to win him back, her baby. She smiled and drove off.
****
“I’m over here,” Bode waved to her as she stepped into the
restaurant. He looked as handsome as ever, so enticing the
way the blue shirt clung to his muscular frame, he was so
simple yet elegant. She smiled and walked over but he looked
different. He wasn’t friendly, he didn’t return her smile and
kept going through his phone, and she instantly felt stupid.
“Do you mind telling me what’s between you and Udeme?”
She started, he just stared at her as she continued. “I
thought I made it clear my friend has a fiancé, and soon they
will get married, whatever is going on between you two has
to end, it’s wrong.” “You’re such a bitch Nadie, I’m quite
disappointed.” Maybe she heard it wrong, maybe. Did he just
call her a bitch? “Excuse me?” “Yeah, you heard me. You
ruined every chance I had with Udeme. How could you? I
thought she was your friend?” “I don’t understand you,” she
feigned ignorance. “You are engaged to be married to
Duncan, you lied to me. You’re such a cheap LovePeddler, bedding
another man while engaged? And you lied about Udeme
getting married, who does that?” She stammered as tears
shone in her eyes. No! He couldn’t do that to her, it was the
fault of that bitch, that ugly duckling that claimed to be her
friend, she must have told him she was getting married to
Duncan. “Bode...please, I’m so sorry, I...,” he just waved her
aside. “Now you’re gonna keep whatever happened between
us a secret, I don’t want Udeme finding out, it cannot hurt
her. She’s so precious to me, and I don’t ever want to ruin
that. Keep away from me or else Duncan will get to know
about our affair,” he looked her over and walked away
without looking back. She felt like screaming; the pain was
too much to bear. How could he do this to her? Suddenly, he
had forgotten all what they shared, how he kissed her, made
love to her. She felt numb. Udeme had stolen his heart and
she was going to pay, she couldn’t imagine a life without
Bode, she had to fight. Her tears spilled rapidly across her
cheeks as his words echoed once again in her head, “she’s
so precious to me.”
****
He carried her into the house, after their date at the famous
lodge, she felt like the only girl in the world. He had hired a
band and they played love songs all through the date. If she
had known him better, she would’ve sworn he was going to
propose. He dropped her on a cushion and smiled warmly into
her beautiful and seductive eyes whose depths glowed like
stars in the night. He fought the urge to kiss her, he had to
take this slowly. He planned on getting married to this
woman someday, and he had to be a gentleman in all
respect. “Thank you so much dear, I had such a swell time,”
she smiled back. He kissed her hair and inhaled deeply. “Lest
I forget, I have something for you,” he dipped his hand in his
pockets and brought out a golden vial. “Have it. It’s for you,
my world.” She liked that name, my world. She carefully
placed the vial in her hands and was surprised. No man had
ever gotten her something this beautiful as well as
expensive. She hugged him. “Baby this is so beautiful, thank
you.” He felt happy she liked it. He would do anything for her
smile. He had bought her two pairs of green diamond
earrings, he knew what women loved and he wanted to
please her at all costs. “It’s nothing. I just want you to know
that I love you so much with my life, Udeme. Since the first
time I set my eyes on you, I knew you were right for me, my
world, my everything,” he laid her down on the carpet grass
and placed his lips over hers, she responded and they were
enveloped in this precious moment before they heard
gunshots. She felt Bode stiffen, she jerked and held him up
but it was too late, he was bleeding.
The commotion outside confused her. She heard shouts and
gunshots. She pulled him behind the fountain. He was
bleeding as he groaned in pain. “Bode hang on, it’s like we
are under attack, please baby, stay with me,” she sobbed.
Why was everything turning out this way? Luckily, they made
it to the back of the fountain. Bode was still bleeding. She
heard footsteps approach the garden as one man barked,
“Where dem dey?” She could see him giving the old Chef a
slap as she hesitated to answer him. “Dem bin come this
side, plz no kill me, tender justice with mercy biko nna,” the
woman begged but was given another blow on the head.
“Dinka, search all this area, make sure you find them. If you
spot that yarinya , waste am.”Udeme felt her heartbeat
increase. From the conversation, she found out she was the
target. Who could want her dead? The footsteps were getting
nearer to where they hid. Bode had gone quiet, she felt his
temperature and said a quick prayer. The situation wasn’t
funny at all. Suddenly she heard three loud shots and fear
almost ripped her apart. Two men had spotted her. She got
up and began running but they caught her and whispered,
“Madam, na we be the guards, wey Oga dey?” 3 Likes |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 8:36pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
have a splendid weekend angels...
happy reading!
the story has just begun... 2 Likes |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Fidelismaria: 9:06pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
NAwa ooo i tot day said love is sumtin dat gradually builds. so y is angie behavin lyk a fool over mere infatuation? lord jesus protect me nd my brodas frm dese hoes. Ride on angelss i day ur back |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Nobody: 9:49am On Jun 19, 2016 |
Nadie a wolf in sheep clothing, i really pity udeme well, kip it coming 1 Like |
Re: The Photographer(complete) by Angelsss(f): 3:13pm On Jun 20, 2016 |
The Photographer 12
With the help of the guards, Bode was quickly rushed to the
hospital. Udeme had asked the old cook to call his relatives
as she hadn’t met any of them before, besides there was no
time to go through his phone. So many thoughts ran through
her head as she recalled the statement of the assassins.
Somebody wanted her dead and very fast. She paused and
stared at the wall of the waiting room, counting the number
of people she had offended lately. “Who could want me
dead?” Suddenly she remembered her two friends. She had
to call them and inform them of the current situation. For
now, the focus was on Bode and how to bring him to full
health. Later, together they would solve the mystery.
“Excuse me Madam,” a nurse called. She turned, using the
medium to inquire about Bode. “He’s very fine, we just need
you to sign some documents. He lost a lot of blood and
needs a transfusion.” She nodded. “When would I be allowed
to see him again?” The nurse rolled her eyes, “come back in
the morning, he will be ready.”
Checking her purse, she quickly took her phone and dialed
Duncan’s number. “Hello Dee, it’s me.” Duncan paused at
the other end, wondering what could warrant such a distress
call, fearing the worst. He shook Nadine who was apparently
having a good dream due to the smile spread across her
angelic face. “Udeme what is it? Are you okay? You sound
worried.” “We were attacked last night, Bode was injured,”
he felt glued to the bed in shock as he shook Nadie harder,
she awoke staring daggers at him, “Udeme was attacked,” he
whispered. “I’m so sorry, where are you right now?” This was
what he feared. For some reason, he saw Bode as the kind
of guy that attracted danger wherever he went. “I’m at the
hospital right now.” “Okay, stay calm. I’m coming over,
where’s the hospital at?” He rose up and changed from his
pajamas. “Little Doves Hospital, along Brooks street, thanks
Dee, inform Nadie of the situation.”
“What’s going on?” Nadie asked nonchalantly. “Udeme was
attacked during the date. Bode got shot and is at the
hospital, his condition is critical.” He was quite surprised at
her reaction at the mention of Bode’s situation. “Please it’s
not true, how did it happen?” He tried to calm her down. For
some reason, she was over reacting; after all it wasn’t even
Udeme that got hurt thankfully. “I’m coming with you
Duncan,” she made for the wardrobe but he stopped her.
“You need to get some sleep so you could make it to the
caterer tomorrow.” She just stared at him disgustedly. If only
he knew her heart was for Bode, he would find his level.
How could that brat put her baby in such a condition. She
was so furious. Udeme had to be put in her right place; she
had to deal with her once and for all. She wished those
assassins had killed her. That would have made things
easier for her.
She hissed and faced the wall. She didn’t care about any
damned caterer. All she knew was that as soon as dawn was
close, she would land in the hospital to see her baby. She
only love Bode. “See Nadie, you have been acting very funny
lately, tonight’s behavior is so out of it but I will ignore it,
take care.” He stormed out angrily. Something wasn’t right
he could feel it but he wouldn’t accept it, their wedding was
sooner than ever, he wouldn’t do that to her. He could’ve
just called it off but he loved her too much to walk away.
Sometimes he wondered if he made a mistake, he
remembered Udeme had told one of his friends that she
harbored feelings for him, but he didn’t want to encourage it
because he wasn’t into her kind of girls. He liked his cereals
with milk, she had been too bland back then, now she was
stuck with that Casanova, he wished there was something he
could do but she was already in love with him.
Adenike paced around her study restlessly, it had been four
hours since the boys had departed for the mission, yet there
was no report of the outcome. She sighed. “They mustn’t
fail, that operation had cost me so much,” she muttered,
now slightly drunk. She dropped the glass carelessly on the
marble floor. No woman could take Ola from her, this would
be one bitch down. She smiled at the thought of a dead
Barrister Edwards. That would leave her with one more
contender. She had already issued a warning to Nadine, if
she didn’t obey and back off, she would waste her to the
ground without remorse. She just hated people sharing her
Bode, especially, Barrister Edwards. The way Bode had acted
with her the day of her interview, she knew it was more than
the sex, he was taken by her. She slammed the table with
her bare fist, why weren’t they picking? Just as she was
about to leave for their usual meeting place, she felt her
phone vibrate and she froze.
“Stupid boys!” She yelled angrily. They had failed her. A text
came in, informing her about the shooting of the Managing
Director of the Artmaster Luxuries Firm. As the head of the
Legal Department, she had to go and visit him. That only
meant one thing; Udeme Edwards was still alive. She
thanked God the boys hadn’t killed Bode, she wouldn’t have
been able to forgive herself. It was already dawn, she
yawned and moved to the room to get some sleep. She
would come up with a better plan, something definitely
greater than this. Bode was hers and when she wanted
something, she always had it. 2 Likes 1 Share |
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