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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 5:24pm On Nov 15, 2016 |
YINKS89:true talk, man gats to hutsle. |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by elskillful: 6:27pm On Nov 15, 2016 |
this piece is really captivating 1 Like |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 10:37pm On Nov 15, 2016 |
elskillful:thanks dear! I hope you enjoyed it. Just grab a soda and crisp popcorn, join me on this adventure : lets unearth Gabriel's temptations together. *winks |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by chijioke17(m): 10:44am On Nov 16, 2016 |
classcaptain, iphekitan, food Don done 1 Like |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by sunshine46(f): 12:01pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Creeza:Thanks dear for the mention,tho I'm pretty late 1 Like |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 12:10pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Sunshine46 I'm glad you made it back here |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by sunshine46(f): 12:36pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Creeza:I should c ds to d end,wouldn't miss it for anything 1 Like |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by bibijay123(f): 1:50pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Updates pls Creeza, I'm afraid I wld break my thumb clicking on this thread every[sub][/sub] second. 2 Likes |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 3:57pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
bibijay123:ah! Bibi.. Am cooking stew! Let it cook well first, you knw this is a family story. It has to be...... Dont worry! I'm nt leaving this one. |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Iphekitan(m): 4:25pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
chijioke17: Oya where my spoon oh 1 Like |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 6:53pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Iphekitan:I get enough spoon. You want one? |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Nobody: 6:55pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Creeza:I just hope you using firewood to cook, coz really nepa can stall us for ages 1 Like |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 7:54pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Dedicated bibijay123 yinks89 jagugu88li you guys inspire me. *continues* Damilola '' Do you like your party? Are you enjoying it? I said. 'Yes mummy' Funmi said ' I am mummy. Thank you' 'Why? Dont be sad now' I said , when I noticed her smile gradually fade away. 'Mummy... Where is daddy? She said. 'I uhm... He cant make it honey' I said. 'But why mommy. You promised' She said. 'Funmi ,listen to mummy' I began. 'Your daddy loves you so much and thats the most important thing. Just know he cares about you, even if he is far away' 'No he does'nt... If he did,why is he not here. I want daddy, I want daddy! And now ,even aunt Kemi is not here to attend my birthday party. Whats happening ? She said. I noticed that too, but due to the many guests and Oluwafunmi's friends , I had little time to think about Kemi's absence. 'Dont be sad, baby. Mummy will never leave you. I'm here, forever' * I kissed her on the forehead and embraced her warmly,while bending down. ******* Gabriel Dami stood there puzzled. She bit her lips, scrathed her chin and shook her head. She virtually scanned me from head to toe. 'What's wrong' I asked. She shook her head and tightened her mouth like her cheeks were filled with water. ' Its not right' 'What is not right? I asked. 'You dont look like a daddy from America' she said. 'Huh ? So how does a daddy who came back from the states ,look like? I said. 'Your dress. You cant wear Polo and those jeans when you meet my daughter' 'Oh that? I laughed, but it felt embarrassing. 'So what next? I asked. She cycle me. Then stopped ultimately. 'I have a solution to that' She said. * Dami went to her drawer benearth her office table . She brought out a box-very fancy- just like those you get when you buy from boutiques. I watched her as she took off the covering flap. 'Here. Take this. Change into them. They look better' She said. The clothes she gave me were expensive, very flashy and I bet my balls, that they must cost a fortune. 'Hmmm. I have arrived Nigeria, finally I don Hammer. I thought. **** Nanny Bisi was instructed to bring Funmi inside the ball room. Dami made sure all her gifts were all there, especially my horses. Yes they were V.I.P. 'Wow! Mummy ,these are beautiful. Teddy bear! ' Funmi said ' Mummy are those pony horses? I was hiding in a corner. 'Yes ' Dami's voice replied. 'Really? They are beautiful. Who made them ,mummy? 'I did'' *Daddy-for-hire job began officially. I came out of the corner like a price being unveiled. Beaming every pattern of smile, I could think of. The little girl was a bit startled. She hid behind her mother. 'Who are you? She asked. 'Uhm..Baby, this your Daddy , Gabriel' Dami said. 'Really?.. Are you my daddy? Funmi said with Joy. 'Yes, I am' I felt guilty, but if lying would get me and my family a better life. Then I rather lie ten times a day. Not funny though, but my tongue always had the perfect answer. 'Daddy! Funmi hugged me. 'Do you like my gift? Oluwami? I asked. 'Oluwami? She said. 'yes Oluwami, for Oluwafunmi.' I said. She shrugs. ' the best gift you gave me is you. Thank you for coming, daddy' ' I love my princess, so much, I will never leave you again' I said. 'Promise ? 'Promise' I said. Dami's joy was extra ordinary, even clueless Nanny Bisi couldn't help it but shed tears of joy. *Excuse me' Dami said. Her phone rang. 'Yes...my e-mail, ok...you inboxed some pictures... I will check them ASAP' She was still very happy. Funmi hugged me even more. Suddenly , Dami's joy was changed to gloominess. Like she saw a ghost on her laptop screen. She sat silently , staring piercingly at me and then checked her screen in disbelief. 'What's wrong, Dami' I said. 'Nothing...' She scoffed. I was very skeptical if it was really nothing. Her eyes betrayed her response. There really was something on that screen. ********************* Katherine I managed to find a parking space, pulled in and turned off the ignition. The school bus was always with me on Saturdays to enable me commute early to work on Monday. It saved me transportation costs. I hopped down from the driver's seat and looked back to see if I was forgeting any item. Satisfied, I pressed the lock button on the analog remote key. The car beeped in response. I stood there , staring and trying to recollect what I wrote down on the list of items I wanted to buy from the flea Market. I was standing right in front of it. Hoodlumps were inevitablely present with their notable suspicious appearances. I clenched tightly to my hand bag and took a quick look at it to make sure it had not already disappeared I was cautious. Pepper spray was in the bag. The stalls were open on all ends, each having only a shelter cover with stakes nailed to thick rods that served as beams for support. The ground was a typical replica of molten magma larva, the only difference here was the coldness and putridity of this unapolegetic eyesore. I managed to tip toe a few times , preventing my feet from torture but my slippers suffered dearly . The goods here were cheap- Flea in nature. Tomatoes were not placed on a platter of gold unlike the previous weekend when it was hiked. Assorted goods and beverages were present and affordable, but not the type you get to buy in Shoprite and mega malls. Original goods could be found here but only if one did a pratical survey of the entire landscape. The forces of demand and supply had no effect on this market. They were weak in price determination. The price today will be different from that of yesterday. I couldn't despair, this was the life I chose because of love. I would sacrifice a luxurious life , just for my OGL. My One Great Love- my sweet Gabriel. Only if he knew, things would not be so complicated right now. Not withstanding that, he wanted to get rich and I would put in blood and sweat to see his dreams come true. ***********†********* She was not in the mood to smile. She stared at me . I couldn't help but wonder what sinister and crooked thought was going in her mind. She probably was searching for something to plank me with. Obviously. ' Er??You say wetin ? Abeg Madam, if you noh go buy drop amm. How will I sell these tomatoes to you 150? She said. She then looked away with disgust. Shameless indeed. 'How come? See the thing self, e donn die finish' I said ' To be honest this one nah ' Toma' , the 'Toes' no dae again' It was obvious . The tomatoes looked non-succulent and almost dry. Only in Nigeria you get to display such kinds of goods with impunity 'Take it or leave it. 150 naira last' I said. '' Abeg carry your wahala dae go. You dae block my customers o! Please o' she became furious.. ' I can't give more than that nah? Maka why kwanu? In this Buhari period? I said feigning to be surprised . " Nah you I carry for head come market today abi? Its change o. Farmers have increased price' ' Nah you sabi, 150 or nothing' I said. After a long bargain, she finally succumbed to my end of the deal and let me path with the goods. That was the last item I bought after spending hours debating with nagging market women. I carried the two nylons portables in both arms. My hand bag hanging on my shoulder. I was about to open the passengers door when my bag became loose off my arms. Someone had snatched the bag. 'Thief, thief O ! I shouted and made a pursuit of the fool. I didn't even care about the nylons as I dropped them on the floor Suddenly, someone punched the scumbag in the face , barricading his escape. I felt sorry for him. "Ouch ' I said. It felt like I was the one who was dealt with a blow. ' Next time , you won't be so lucky; now get lost' the man said . I was awestruck and puzzled as I stood there watching my knight in shinning armour....... To be continued. Have a good nights sleep. 9 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by bibijay123(f): 8:49pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
thanks for d dedication dear, Gabriel will end up hurting more than his wife. See now Funmi is getting attached to him, the poor child. weldone jare. 2 Likes |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by YINKS89(m): 10:07pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
now she juz found out he is married. 1 Like |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by IamLukas(m): 10:18pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Nice piece here Creeza. 1 Like |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Lleigh(f): 10:27pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Great update creeza 1 Like |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 10:32pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 10:33pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Lleigh:awwn thanks |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 10:33pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
bibijay123:lol..... The poor baby |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 1:07am On Nov 17, 2016 |
chijioke17:thanks boss |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 1:10am On Nov 17, 2016 |
IamLukas:help me spread the goodnews. UNIBEN peeps can do shakara like die. Abeg invite them here. |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 1:24am On Nov 17, 2016 |
Mirob swann , remiseyi, MozB tunjilomo colik noblets adetomdx and ashatoda. This food is fresh, join me and enjoy it. |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by YINKS89(m): 6:12am On Nov 17, 2016 |
Creeza:b4 nko... |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 8:16am On Nov 17, 2016 |
Ok o |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by remiseyi(m): 8:31am On Nov 17, 2016 |
Creeza: thanks for the mention... lemme sit and watch from this corner of mine... 1 Like |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by MozB: 9:25am On Nov 17, 2016 |
Creeza:i'll be joining you bro 1 Like |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 1:41pm On Nov 17, 2016 |
MozB:nice to hear |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Nobody: 2:08pm On Nov 17, 2016 |
Am really enjoying this |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Nobody: 2:08pm On Nov 17, 2016 |
Nice one bro..
am solidly behind u 1 Like |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 2:48pm On Nov 17, 2016 |
Dedicated to everyone who has been following up genuinely. Continues* Katherine I watched as the poor lad scrambled off the floor and fled for his dear life. How could this be? Why him? He is always there to rescue me from problems? I thought out loudly. * why? I asked , when the thought transformed to words. 'Why what? Andy said. He wore a brown packet shirt , with a well ironed pitch black trousers. I was impressed by the shiny shoes he wore. They reflected the rays of the sun and I thought I saw them glow- probably a mirage or something. 'Sorry.... I meant thank you, but why? I said . 'Why what ? He replied again, and gave me my hang bag which he got back from the thief. 'Are you in anyway , following me? I said. 'Obviously not and you're welcome' He scoffed. 'I just happened to be at the right place and time' He said. This is the second time he did me a favour, and I hoped dearly that he wouldnt asked for any, in return. ' Thank you...for this... I... I really appreciate' I said ,feeling shy and took my eyes off his direction. 'No problem Kate' He said ' Now you owe me two cups of coffee' *Is that all? He must be a comedian indeed. I grinned and gave a hearty smile thinking of reasons why he wanted to have a coffee date with me. ******* Damilola. ''What? Kemi's voice echoed in my ear drums. ', Kemi please help me out here, I'm confused' I said. -- handling with my pen on the table, and my other hand held the phone to my ear. The Sunday morning was blissful. Birds chirped from a distance and I could still hear their melodies. The air smelled fresh. I used to be a Kirk- a bornafide church goer- but all that changed the day my mother was humiliated by her so called fellow members. I never wanted to remember the past, but it kept hunting me both in dreams and reality. * ' I just got an e-mail yesterday' I said. ' what were the contents? 'Kemi ,it is so horrible..' I began 'How do you mean, is it that bad?' She said. ' Kemii!!, my mom was arrested for drug trafficking in New york, and you are asking me if it is that bad? I couldnt believe her. 'Listen to me Dami, dont get too fused up, we can still do something' 'What, ? What can we do? I'm confused'. The tears began to roll down my cheeks as I wiped them off gently. 'So how did you get the get the pictures? 'Remember I hired a private investigator to keep watch over her? I said. 'Yes..yes, I remember. John Foster, right? Kemi said. 'yea, thats him. The one we met at the convention in New York' I said. The tears became unbearable. I just had to let it all out. ' Kemi why are all these happening to me? ' I said ' Why me? Just when I thought everything was getting better' ' Its not your fault, Lola please stop blaming yourself' ' It is.. ' I sobbed' If only I didnt allow Mum to stay back in the states, knowing fully well she was now a drug addict' Kemi sighed. I could feel her breathe deeply on the other end of the line. ' You had to. She requested it, besides the humiliation from St. Jude's members, left a dent on her personality. Nigeria became too unbearable for her. She needed a change in environment' ' I cant take it anymore' 'I cant , I just cant. Before it was Funmi who suffered, now even my mum is in a deeper mess' I cried. ' It will be fine.' Kemi said. 'So where is Mami Funke now? ' She asked. 'She is in the police net , undergoing detainment' I said' I will try and pull some strings to get her released on bail' ' I'm always on your side. Remember' she said. 'OK. Thank you Kemi. You are a true friend' ' Awwwn! What are friends for? She joked. 'ok bye' I hung up the line. Thoughts flash into my head like thunder bolts stabbing the very essence of my existence. ' Mummy? Are you ok? Funmi came into the room and I didnt notice her presence. 'I'm fine. Mummy is ok ' I said. ' You're crying mummy. Did daddy leave us again? I wiped away my tears and smiled. 'No baby. Daddy didnt leave us. Mummy just has alot on her mind , it will be fine' 'OK mummy. I promise you, I wont ever make you cry. I will take care of you, mummy' Funmi said and cleaned my face with her arms. Joy overwhelmed me. My cheeks came alive again . I hugged my daughter and held her firmly. 'I love you Funmi' I said' You are really God-sent. You are mummy's angel' ' I love you too mummy' ENJOY THIS FOR NOW MY PEOPLE. TBC. 8 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 3:12pm On Nov 17, 2016 |
Updated , Cc Mohbaby yinks89 skarlett jagugu88li lleigh bibijay123 Yemijnr 2 Likes 1 Share |
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