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Caught In The Moment(Part 2)

Episode 34

This is Europe?
"Mehn when naija go better?"
I thought..we Lodge in an hotel..but the country is cold sha, no argument in that..I didn't come prepared, I had no thick sweater..David noticed as I was stylishly shivering when we got to the hotel..we booked a 4bedroom top flat..
"Bukky"
He called me, removed his suit jacket and wore it on me..
"I've always told you, wear thick cloths"
I smiled
"Dave, in Nigeria we got heat..this is Europe"
Maybe he forgot that, he laughed..for a long time now that was the first time he really sincerely laughed with me..I guessed he noticed and fell back to his Stern form
"I'll get you a good sweater tomorrow, get some sleep"
He disappeared into his room.. Well sleep was far from me.. I stood up and went thru the threshold to get a better view..mehn the city was beautiful, lights brightened everywere..In Nigeria all you hear is Generator sounds..tho we had constant light in the Fashion house because we paid NEPA a huge sum of money
"Can't sleep too?"
Vodka joined me..I sighed
"I'm scared"
She laughed
"I am too"
We both laughed
I was surprisingly so free with her that I couldn't believe we were once rivals
"First position gets 15million dollars?"
I asked like I forgot..she nodded
"And second position?"

"10million dollars"
Hmm, not bad
"3rd?"

"5million dollars"
She touched my shoulders
"Bukky we've never gotten close so I don't even have any word of encouragement"
I brought out the Gold necklace madam Clara had given me for good luck and gave it to her
"We got this"

And so the day came, I almost felt oppressed when I saw the different fashion houses, with their models on different stylish clothes..
The first stage of the competition kicked off..
"Alright people, the time has come..as I've always said, we got this handled cos we are not just models but what?"
They thundered back
"THE HOUSE OF EARL!"
Exactly, thats the spirit I need
"Alright jovita, take front, javies take back, Vicky follow..we going in with gowns and suits first..when we get to the last stage we come out with our sport wears which I guess has never been used in this competition before"
We marched out and progressed to the next stage..
"Alright double time people, quickly change up"
Yes! We progressed to another stage!
One model from a Spanish Fashion house approached me
"What are you fleas still doing here, pack up and go home as usual"
You can imagine the guts, who does she think she is?

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Caught In The Moment(Part 2)

Episode 32

Put yourself in my shoes my dear readers..what will you do? Have you ever felt that rush of adrenaline burning thru your veins but you don't even know how to express yourself, you don't even know how to pour it out..
As Jeremy made his way to touch me, I was still wondering how he did it, how he fooled me..can he really see?..I waved my hand at his face
"Jeremy you can see"
Ok now I really understood.. He attempted to convince me a little, now my brain replayed all the hurt I felt, the tears I shed, the wet pillows..headaches, sleepless nights, lost appetite and what hurt the most, I pushed David away..
I landed a slap on his face, he staggered backwards, i approached him and slapped him again as tears dropped from my eyes..I hurt him and he yelp in pain..his wounds had not fully healed..I rushed to him
"Am sorry, are you ok?"

"Am fine, am fine"
Ok he was fine so I slapped him again
"Aaaarrgh!"
There was no way I could express myself..
"You were ready to trap me in penury for the rest of life Jeremy, you are heartless..you are.."
Was I making sense?..i attempted to slap him again but he held my hand
"Am sorry Bukky, I did this because I love you"

"No, you love yourself, because your wants come first, it has always been like that for you..you never care about what I want..its just all about you, you self centered bastard!"
He attempted to hold me again but David rushed in..I guess he had the latest as well
"Jeremy let her go"
This time he couldn't protest
"Jeremy how could you?"
David asked and drew me behind him..Jeremy couldn't spit a word..
I gently drew David out, he shouldn't go further
"David I am deeply sorry..I didn't."
He didn't let me finish, he released my hands
"No Bukky, sorry won't cut it..I was ready to fight for you, for our love..but you cower away at every little trail..you don't stand for us..you dont stand for me. I can't be with a woman who doesn't know what she wants"
Lord of heaven, two bullets in one day..I attempted to cry as I watched him walk away but vodka touched me from behind
"A trophy awaits, why not give yourself a break from all these love escapades"
She was right, thanks to her I won't be walking into an eternal prison..i wiped my tears, drove home and freshened up..let's get this battle done
"Alright people, the battle of our lives has arrived, now I want you to stand proud, we got this handled, cos we are not just models, we are THE HOUSE OF EARL!"
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Episode 33

"Alright Jovita double time, Vicky keep that up"
I was back full time, the competition was just a 3days away, our flights had been booked.. I acted strong but I was a little shaky, what if it all goes wrong, and we don't win..i shook the thought of my mind..it would be the first time I travel out of the country, wow..cant wait!
I kept reaching out to David, call me crazy or not but I came to realize that I would stop at nothing till I get my David back..i knew he was deliberately giving me an hard time but I didn't care. I had hurt him too much, now I am gonna prove that I would do anything to stand by him, he must forgive me by force.
As for Jeremy, well I don't hate the guy, since the day at the hospital I felt free..I understood why he did what he did, tho it was wrong, he is a human with feelings..I continued visiting him till he was discharged
"Am sorry Bukky"
He said one evening when I went to see him..
"It's OK Jeremy, I just hope you take time to see the one that really loves you, and is ready to do just anything for you"
He smiled, but I guessed he didn't know I was talking about
"And who could that be?"
He asked
"Vodka"
A food for thought so i left him to think about it..
My dear readers, if you started this story with me, you would remember back then when I made a promise to someone..her name was lizzy..she framed me and made sure i was pushed out of the plaza i was working..I made a promise to her that day..that she would clean my shoes..
Well as God would have it, someone brought her as a cleaner.. I was shocked when I saw her
"Lizzy?"
The shock I saw on her face was unexplainable..no vex o, but I need to keep my promise..
"Quickly pass me those shoes"
I ordered her..she brought them nah�..feels soo good..
"Oya clean till it shines"
I extended the one i was putting on
"Clean this one too"
When she was done, I felt fulfilled now
"Ok, emmm, get her good clothes and proper shoes, drop the mop."
She wanted to thank me but I didn't give her the chance to
You know the best revenge you could ever give your enemies is your success
And so the day came..we got ready..David secured our plane a day before the competition.. So small Bisola would see Europe today..
"David I would never give up on you"
I told him when we got into the plane
He smiled, I was damn serious o..infact any girl reading this and is eyeing my David silently is even in big trouble!
So yeah! Europe here I come!

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I got to understand what she meant, when I got back to my room to find Joyce unconscious. Bleeding profusely.
ok, enough jokes. This is getting serious

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Episode 30

My dear ladies out there, never ever marry a man you don't love, no matter the situation, i was foolish..I felt I needed to pay for a sin I never committed..
"So what are we waiting for?"
Jeremy asked..you can imagine the guts, what does he take me for?
"Bukky"
David touched my shoulder and signalled me to come out with him..
"So I'd take it that you were just joking right?"
He was forcing a smile
"Am not David"
His smile vanished..
"Bukky you asked me to let you be right?..I did to let you really think who you really want..and then you choose Jeremy.?"
I nodded stupidly to his question..he scoffed, he couldn't believe what he heard..I was hurting him all over again
"No, you are confused"
He held his mouth with his hands and paced to and fro, he was trying to keep calm here..I just bowed my head, I couldn't look him in the face..
"Bukky, go home and think about this OK?"
He made a move and touched me..
"I've made my decision..I pushed Jeremy away..and I made a promise to mum..."

"Damn your promises!"
He shouted now..he observed that he was going overboard so he left me, he left the hospital..
I went back to Jeremy..I didn't let him talk
"I would marry you next week, it can't be tomorrow"
I attempted to walk out but he called out to me
"Bukky, I want to marry you because I love you"
That sounded so disgusting to my ears..
I went back to the house, I couldn't bring myself to concentrate..vodka noticed and took charge..I was gone, broken..I lost appetite to everything.. I had to move out of the house and rented a flat of my own..
I was indoor thru out..despite Jeremy's call I didn't visit the hospital..what's the need?
David came over to my flat one evening..I didn't open up, I knew if I did he might talk me out of it..
"Bukky open up"
I backed the door and fought so hard to resist the huge to open up..hot tears dropped from my eyes..
"David please go..I dont want to see you"
He was crying too..I could here him sniff
"Bukky you love me right, I know you do..please I beg you..don't hurt me again"
I bit my lips in tears..
"I..I don't love you anymore"
I lied so he could just go..unfortunately it started raining..I peeped thru the window..he didn't move..he sat on the bare floor as the rain drenched on him
"David please go home"
He didn't say anything, he didn't move..
"David?"
I couldn't bear this anymore..I rushed out into the rain..and held him..
"David I love you"
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Episode 31

My heart was beating fast, we remained there till the rain stopped..I was shivering but couldn't bring myself to leave him there..he turned to me with pain in his eyes
"Bukky is this what you want for us? What did I ever do to you?"
I felt guilty, I left him stranded at the altar, now am going to marry his brother..I attempted to say something but he interrupted me
"If you've made your decision, so be it..thank you for every moment we shared"
He stood up and walked away..
"David?"
I called him with a tearful voice..he didn't respond, he left his suit jacket..I picked it and held it so close to my chest..does this mean I lost David? Was I really keeping the boys together or I was actually tearing them apart?
I couldn't contribute to the competition at hand, I had not even set eyes on Joanne until one evening when I saw her with David, he didn't look at my direction..I was extremely jealous and hurt..were they back together? Although I knew David, he wasn't happy, we noticed each other as we stole glances..he was broken, I did that to him just because I didn't want to hurt Jeremy..does that mean David, the man I love was in a better position to get hurt? Ok I solemnly agree..I AM CONFUSED!
Vodka approached me while we practiced for the competition, I sat watching them, my eyes where pale and dimmed..I had cried way too much..I couldn't even contribute a thing, it was obvious things were falling apart, vodka alone can't do this, she needs help but I was just too broken to be of help
"Bukky, I want to let you be giving what you're going thru but we need you, else we would lose this competition"
She said and sat with me, she had that concern expression..I sighed, there was nothing in my brain to reply her so I remained quiet
"Is it Jeremy?"
Her question made my eyes brimmed with tears again, she just made me remember that the wedding is just tomorrow..
"What if I tell you that you've been led to believe a lie, I know Jeremy like the back of my hands"
My tears seized immediately, right from the source..
"What do you mean?"

"When the time is right I would text you to come over to the hospital"
My mind was telling me just one thing, Jeremy is not really blind. And it was confirmed, she texted me
"Come now"
I hurried down and met Jeremy, on his feet, pacing round the room..shock crept from my legs as I entered the ward..he turned back in shock..
"Bukky I can explain"
Wait, Jeremy can see?

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Episode 29

Cold crept from my legs to my whole system..maybe he didn't mean that, or maybe I didn't hear well
"What?"
I asked again.. Was I supposed to?
"Bukky, look at me!..I am blind!..I can't see a thing..its all dark..all because you pushed me away, you made me feel like I didn't exist"
I was quiet..I couldn't breathe a word
"Tell me..who would marry a blind man!..who?!"
I stood up and started towards the door
"Bukky?"
He forced himself up, using his hands to figure where I could be..
God he was indeed blind..I left, I need to think this thru
We had to register for the competition, it cost a million, you can imagine the money they would make, which each Fashion house registering with a million naira..well, I just hope we win..
I was torn apart..I couldn't bring myself to concentrate anymore..I made my designs, vodka made hers..later we just put heads together and made series of designs..it was fabulous..both of us walking together was indeed profitable, it made the work much easier and creative..we started sewing immediately..
"Jeremy wants you to marry him"
Vodka said and startled me when we were both walking on a gown together
I stammered because I had nothing reasonable to say
"Go ahead, myself and Jeremy ended before we even started"
She said with a smile..
"I can see he really loves you, or you don't want to because he is blind?"
Her question crushed my resistance again..its my fault..I made him like that..maybe God wants me to pay for my mistake this way.
"Bukky come here!"
It was Joanne..
"Mtcheeeww, this girl no just get sense"
I thought and ignored till she walked to meet us..I hushed vodka this time and let Joanne finished her ranting
"Don't ever interrupt my judgement in this house, I made adjustments to the sales of my house and you...
I didn't let her finish I hushed her as well
" you are bitter because David doesn't love you, and yet here you are ranting for what would never be yours, when you are suppose to be there for the man you claim you are fighting for, you need to find yourself, you are lost"
My words came from my heart and it broke her, she was speechless and couldn't move a muscle till I used my discretion to leave her there..I drove to the hospital, I made my decision now..lemme face the punishment for what I did, I made a promise to madam Clara to keep the boys together..David was unfortunately there when I gave my answer..
"Yes Jeremy, I will marry you"

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What I saw next, well.. I wouldn't call it cooking, she was manifesting. She had a scotched egg in her pan and a loaf of bread in her hands.
Like a speed of lightening she threw the already fried egg up. My eyes went wide, of course it's gonna fall, but then she caught it with her pan.

My dear reader, I was SALIVATING.
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Episode 27

Oh my God! We just lost madam Clara..this is not happening..Not now..David drove to the hospital, vodka tagged along, seems she really cares for Jeremy..no one said a word, till we got to hospital
"He is in the emergency Ward"
The nurse who hurried out with blood in her hands. My heart missed..God I caused this, I went too far, I should have known he was still depressed because of madam Clara's death, he just wanted comfort, and not only did I push him away, I made him feel neglected.. Oh God, if anything happens to him I don't know if I would be able to forgive myself..Vodka was quiet all thru, an hour later she drew me near..I observed she wanted to say something else to keep her mind off the pending issue
"I got the files"
Ok that was our plan, but I didn't know she would get it that fast and easy
"What? How?"
I asked in a whisper, and spied at David if he was listening..he was lost in thoughts
"Drugged her, she slept, collected her fingerprint and opened the safe where she kept the documents, it seemed her father bought the house in her name.. She wouldn't know it is gone for a while"
This Vodka is indeed a devil
"But she must surely find out nah"
She nodded
"Well, I'm guessing she would have to travel back to get another copy if there is, that would buy us enough time and this is our plan B, just in case the competition doesn't work out..the competition is this month end"
I didn't know when I hugged her..
She smiled and talked about other things, I knew she was just trying to get her mind off Jeremy
"Vodka.."
I touched her hands and made her quiet for a minute
"It's OK to worry about Jeremy, we all are"
She looked at David, he was far off, standing starring out the window as usual, he had been there for hours..and then looked at me..it was hard for her but she said it anyway
"Yes bukky, i'm i'm worried..I am"
I brought her head to my shoulder.. You know that quote that says enemies could actually become best of friends? I was beginning to believe it
I walked up to meet David, I couldn't tell if he heard me when I bickered at Jeremy, I had been scared to approach him since, would he blame me?
Before I got to him, the doctor came out..
"He is stable for now, but a shattered glass pierced very close to his pupils, there is every possibility that he would wake up blind..if he doesn't, then it's a miracle"
God, my heart sank..I caused this, I couldn't shake that thought off my mind..
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Episode 28

Jeremy was still unconscious, it was like I became torn up, my thoughts were not with me.. David had not said a word to me, what was he thinking?..
Myself and vodka went in to see Jeremy, his face was wrapped up and his hands as well..David stood against wall and just stared..he has always been like that, he had his thoughts to himself, he barely say a thing.. Although I knew him like the back of my hand..
I received a call from Jovita, she whispered
"Joanne is at it again"
I couldn't just leave David there so I told him about it
"go on, I would watch him"
Well of course vodka followed..
"what happened?"
I questioned when we got there..
"She is cancelling sales because the sales rep refused to increase the prize for the stilletto gown"
In unison myself and vodka looked at each other, yes we where thinking the same thing here
"Where is she?"
We questioned in unison, you see..we were indeed having the same thought
"The shopping mall"
We hurried there, she wasn't there..till we traced and met her in the hall..
"Get off my chair..its my favourite"
Vodka attacked her first, with that her devilish smile..
She got up and attempted to say something, but vodka took charge
"No you listen, you have no right to act like a queen were you are yet to serve as a maid.."
She opened her mouth again but vodka continued
"You see ignorant one"
She walked over to her..
"This house remains madam Clara Philip's property until after one month, if we cannot meet up to your demand"
Joanne laughed now
"And do you think this house can pay me such an amount in one month"
I wanted to at least say something, vodka hushed me
"Ignorant one, I just wonder how you couldn't figure where I added IF..until then, never interrupt any of our activities, else you would scare away from this face"
Joanne was speechless here, well..that's vodka for you, my mind was actually somewhere else..Jeremy
She walked up to me and attempted to make that face and probably say something mean
"This isn't you Joanne, I miss Joanne"
David called, Jeremy was awake..
"He is blind Bukky"
My phone fell from my hands..
"Vodka, he his awake"
I informed vodka..We rushed to the hospital
"He wants to speak to you"
David said when I got there..I timidly walked in..he laid on the bed..he now had that scar below his eyes, his head was still wrapped up..
"Jeremy i am so sorry, what do I do to make it up to..
He didn't let me finish
" marry me Bukky"

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Episode 25

Ok here it goes..David explained..
"My mom had her problems in raising this fashion house, there was a time she gave up and decided to sell it off to an interested buyer..Joanne's father..but just as she sold it..sales bubbled up, she regretted selling it off, despite her plea to buy it back, he refused.. But later on had a deal that I would marry his daughter to keep the family in business"
Oh so that was why he wants to marry Joanne?
"So so, you don't love her?"
I know that's not the question i was supposed to ask but it came out anyway..
"Of course not..I was able to make her sign a contract, if we can raise 10million dollars in 1month..she would sell it back to us"
My eyes widened, there is no way we could raise that in one month nah..
"I know that, but there is a competition that holds in Europe, the winning is 15million dollars"
I stood up and gasped in shock
"I5million what?!"
Was I supposed to ask again? Ok I am supposed to ask..the money is way too huge!
"We would participate in the competition David, we would win"
Of course I had high hopes, there is no way we wouldnt win, I would make sure of that
"That's the problem bukky, we participated in that competition every year, and we've never won bukky"
My hopes died down immediately, he killed it..
"So you're giving up, just like that?"

"No bukky I am trying to think here"
He fired back and stood up to pace round..
"There is nothing else we can do, we have to participate and win"

"Bukky that competition consists of different fashion house from different countries all over the world, what makes you think Nigeria would even win, what makes you think we would even stand a chance?!"
I was a little disappointed, he didn't even have a single faith in us
"Because I believe in myself, I believe in every model in this house, and I know that when they are aware that they are participating in this competition to save the House Of Earl, they would fight with everything they have got"
He went quiet again, so I gently walked out, and then I met vodka, we need to work together here and save this house
"How much to love this house vodka?"
I asked her as we walked to the hall room to address the models"
"It's my life"
I smiled, that's the spirit
"Well before we go in to business, there is just a name we should crush too"
She smiled that her devilish smile
"Just say the name"

"Joanne"
Hmm, vodka seemed so ready..and yes! Let the fashion begin!
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Episode 26

I decided to confront Joanne, I knew her to be this sweet clinging friend back then, what happened? I was curious
"Joanne, what happened to you, you were..."
She didn't even let me finish
"David happened, he thinks he can just shove me aside right?"
I was quiet for a while..but I really thought she didn't really love him like that
"But I was thinking you really didn't like him that much, you were telling me of one guy like that back then"
She smiled at stared at me till I had to wondered if I had a bug on my face
"Oh so you could have him to yourself"
I stood up immediately
"What? You think I do not see the way you look at him..you think I didn't see you both when he kissed you in the hallway!"
I attempted to say something but she interrupted me
"If I can't get him, you won't either, leave now!"
I stepped out and sighed in relief when I was safely metres away..OK I get it if she has an issue with me, but that doesn't mean I would let her have the house
"Bukky"
It was Jeremy..oh he travelled, he claimed he needed to clear his head out, I'm guessing he really didn't know the issue at hand
"You didn't even call"
He complained..how could I explain what had kept me occupied?
"I get it, you were broken too, I just wished you were there for me too"
Before I could mutter something he hugged me
"I've missed you"
Well as for me, I had peace when he was away, no struggle, no guilt..now he is back and I have to deal with that all over again..
I met with vodka
"How about our plan"
She smiled and whispered
"Don't worry, its all done"
Ok I would explain later, for now something else came up..David.
He called me up so I met him in his office
"I heard you would still push thru with the competition"
I nodded in affirmation, he wanted to say something else but I interrupted him
"David you've not shared a tear since we lost mom"
His word got stuck, and just like I broke free a dam, his eyes brimmed up as tears flowed down..I hurried to him and hugged him..
"It's OK David, let it out"
Jeremy had to walk in, God after all these weeks of peace
"Dave I.." His words got stuck..he drew me out like I was a puppet to him..
"What are you doing you slut!"
What? Did I just here that?! My head sparked..I gave him a piece of my angry mind, just that I shouldn't have added
"I would never love you!"
He hurried off, broken, I realised I had said too much because minutes later we received a call, Jeremy had an accident

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Episode 24

This was simply ridiculous! There was no way I would let this happen..I had not been out of madam Clara's flat for a while..I just felt I wasn't ready to face the world yet..But now, well I went to my wardrobe, picked a trench jacket, a blue jean and an Oxford white canvas..
"Where is she?"
Jovita smiled when I came out, she had been convincing me over the weeks to shake it off and step out, but she failed, seeing me all dressed up now felt like she actually achieved something..
"Addressing the models as we speak, in the Hall room"
You can imagine the guts, who does she think she is..I followed to the hall room and bounced in, interrupting Joanne
"Joanne, you didn't inform me of your unexpected visit"
I said as I approached her
"I appreciate the informality but I would soon be your boss so I would love it if you show some respect"
Her words sent fire to my brain..keep calm bukky, keep calm bukky
I met her now, putting my hands in back pocket and with a gesture I smiled and answered
"Soon, not yet.."
She made an attempt to walk out but I held her back
"And one more thing Joanne, make no mistake, I bow to no one"
She shook of my hands..
"Well we shall see about that, wouldn't we bukky"
As I watched her walk out my spirit boiled within me..what was really going on? David has alot of explanation to give..I turned to the models starring and murmuring among themselves
"Look around people, without you and I, there is no House Of Earl..So we bow to know one, remember that!"
Well they were all well behind me on this one..I went straight to David..he was in his office as expected..starring out the glass windscreen
"David what's going on here?"
He was quiet for a while, before he turned to me
"Don't worry I'll handle it"
His answer was not satisfactory, and for some silly reasons it annoyed me
"Handle what?! Your so called fiance is flaunting about threatening to take charge of this house and you're like I will handle it!"
He was still calm..
"Bukky sit down, and hear the whole story"
When he was thru I gently walked out of his office..don't worry I would tell you what he said but for now I need someone
Vodka happened to walk by..just the person I was looking for
"Bukky, I am sorry for everything, I'll change.."
I didn't let her finish, I hugged her
"It's OK, vodka I don't need you to change, there is a battle we need to handle together, what do you say?"
Without hesitation she replied
"Count me in"

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Episode 22

You know that moment when you don't know if you should be happy or burst out crying..I was caught up in a web
"Clarise, stop this joke I have an Award to collect"
I attempted to walk back to the stage and collect the best model of the year award..maybe clarise just wanted to pull my legs, this clarise self
"Bukky"
She drew me back..
"What nah?"
What else does this lady want, I am trying so hard not to believe what she said, ah! What is her own na
"Madam Clara is gone, David and Jeremy dont know yet"
Now my brain accepted the painful fact
"No.."
I broke down in tears, I felt my heart would rip out..
"No not now for Christ sake"
My legs became weak that I sat on the bare tiles..
"Not now"
I knew it was more than three months as the Doctor presumed she would live, but she seemed fine, that I was starting to think it was a miracle
"Bisola oluwatoke, please your trophy awaits"
The host called out to me..I couldn't get up from where I sat..clarise quickly help me get up
"Go on bukky, please don't cry up there, I don't want any of the boys to find out OK"
I wiped my tears and sniffed in before I marched out, vodka stood with her team on the other end with the trophy in her hands, she was to crown me..she was crying as she approached me, for what?
"This one never even see life she they cry?"
I thought..she crowned me, and hurried off, I was supposed to take a photograph alone which would be the new face of "The House Of Earl" but I insisted me and my crew take the photo together, we all worked for it..
It was time to give my speech..my hands were shaking..I am not supposed to cry, yes I should be happy right now. As I collected the mic, I looked sideways to clarise.. She beckoned with her eyes..i should fight this
I cleared my throat
"I started as nothing in the house, and today I proudly lift this trophy..i am here today because of one woman.."
Oh God, its madam Clara, she made me who I am, that was I planned to say, but she is gone now..
I swear I tried so hard to hold it in but I burst out crying profusely.. I couldn't hold the pain..I could hear the audience murmur for a while before the roared with applause..they would be thinking its tears of Joy..only one person understood..i bit my lips, I tried so hard to control myself, but the moment I met his eyes with tears dropping uncontrollably,he asked with his eyes
"What's wrong bukky?
I said in my mind
"Mum is gone David"
And he understood
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"Thank you"
That's was the word I could finally say before I dropped the mic and followed clarise down to madam Clara's flat
She laid on her bed..it seemed she was smiling..
"Clarise she is smiling"
I said and sat with her
"She is not dead"
David walked in, Jeremy followed from behind..
"Mum? Mum?"
Jeremy hurried to her, clarise had called the ambulance already..Jeremy was crying profusely..well David..he was just quiet, starring..he just walked to her and held her hands..I knew he was hurting, I could tell..
And so it happened, madam Clara, the woman who changed my life forever, a woman I could boldly call my mother, was gone..
I never knew they had lots of family members until now..you need to see how the flocked the fashion house..madam Clara had insisted she be buried in the fashion house, it was were she built her life..it was her home..and so David made sure her wish was granted..despite the complains of family members who insisted she must be brought to her hometown..
"None of you were here when my mother struggled all her life, none of you were here when she built this fashion house! Now you all want a share in her money?! Impossible!! She would be buried here, our pastor would supervise everything! Not a dime would be spent for any of you! If don't like it that way, please use the door!"
Within minutes their bickering tongues seized to just distant murmurs..
Madam Clara's death brought the boys back together, they had to be strong for each other..although David had not shared a tear since, and it bothers me..
Madam Clara was laid to rest a week later, there was no time to waste, it was all just as she had requested..the House Of Earl built her statue and placed it in the centre on the big compound..an icon to always remember..the house went cold for weeks, even vodka was strangely calm..No Fashion, no sales..everyone were all on black attire..I instructed that, for the next one week..Fashion should just wait for a while first..or so we thought before Joanne resurfaced..
I didn't even know she was back..Jovita brought the gossip..well it should be good news right? Joanne is my buddy..is she? She is the only stumbling block to reach David! But that's not the problem
"She is saying she came back to take what's rightfully hers" Jovita said
"Take what? I don't understand" I had to ask..
"She wants to own the House Of Earl"
My head sparked fire..
"Over my dead body"

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DANIEL: I know some people might wonder if this wasn't the same girl I had plans to woo to my bed.. Yes, it's the same girl.. But my mission doubled when she made me feel like an infidel back in the hall.. I saved her from a big disgrace, a simple 'Thank you' I did not get, instead she shoved it right back at my face..For that she must pay.
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First I would make sure I frustrate all her efforts, and then finalise it when I have her on my bed..And so we all watched her as she looked around for a clean pot and was about to lit the gas to prepare a bowl of fruit salad! Hahahahahaha fruit salad, she was actually gonna cook it?
NADIA: OK guys, remember when I started this story, I urged you all to promise me not to laugh, even if it's quite funny..
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Now imagine yourself asked to do what you don't even have a glimpse of..just because of your 'oversabi'
I was dangling with both pots and frying pans..The Hall we assembled was equipped with all cooking utensils and a cooking gas. I could hear giggles from behind me when I lit the gas to put a pot of water on it"She is actually gonna cook us a bowl of fruit salad"Brenda said as everyone burst out laughing, like they had been holding it in for long
What wrong? I was going to cook of course, I was perfectly sure when I was done, they would all be hospitalized."Nadia, you don't cook a fruit salad, you prepare it"I really didn't understand still, until she gathered lots of fruits and carefully sliced them into a bowl"This is a fruit salad, a simple mixture of sliced fruits..quite different from the normal vegetable salad you know right?"
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I wasn't paying attention, my red eyes where on Daniel, when he chose not to keep his mouth shut"So much for the madam who can cook anything"he said..They all laughed again..I chuckled, If only Daniel knew Nadia..the top in her gang back in school..there is no mischievous act I can't perform.. I was gonna make him pay"Get your jotter ready..We have lots of African dishes..but I would be listing 3 we would practice for the week..first is
-Hawawshi: its a food eaten in Egypt. it is meat minced and spiced with onions and pepper, parsley and sometimes hot pepper and chillies..placed between two circular layers of dough, then baked in the oven
-Funkaso: A dish from Nigeria. it is a dish of millet pancakes, containing millet, butter and sugar..best eaten with a cup of tea-
Banga soup, widely eaten in Nigeria and Cameron ..it's a soup made from palm nuts and it's primarily eaten in the southern and mid western"
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I wasn't really paying attention, in fact I was getting bored with the whole talk, let's just get to the practical stuff
She pursed and made sure she had our attention before she continued"Now I want you all to pay absolute attention, because at every end of the week, there is an inter group challenge, and these foods am gonna teach, any of you might be chosen to prepare it"As soon as my ear picked that, it stood in full attention..What if they now decide to pick me.. 'Hmm, I reject it in Jesus name"After Brenda had finished all her boring lessons..we were given a break that would last for two hours..Immediately I heard that I stood up, hurried and quickly caught up with Daniel
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"Hey, Daniel.."He stopped, and I could see how his expression brightened, he was actually smiling.."It seems I have offended you, please am sorry"He was about to say something but I was quick to hug him..When I was done with my mission I attempted to let go but he held me still, sniffing my neck like how those Calabar dogs sniff expired bones..His grip was becoming too tight, perhaps too passionate..Before eyes begin to linger on us I pinched his arm and got myself free
'Stupid boy, you want to tap current you did not pay for'
I said in my mind, but as normal now, I smiled at him"I will be going now"I said and made sure he turned to go before I called out"Hey Daniel, your shorts is torn o, I can see your ass from over here!"He was shocked"What?!"He grabbed his butt to discover his trousers had been torn open..Not just our group now, but everyone who were in our floor could see this..they laughed their bellies off, some even took pictures and videos as he ran off. I had snatched a blade from my talkative roommate and gently put the big line down his trousers.. The guy was not even on boxers, bad for him..Hahahahahaha, perfect for me!

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Eve should have left when life in the mansion was still simple.. But she didn't, trusting herself to be in control"Emm, I think I still need to watch him for a week or two"She persisted against Bruno's idea..Bruno was quiet for a while..was Eve getting attracted to Simon already? She averted his eyes and kept her head down.. There was only one way to find out"Eve I am interested in you, I just can't explain my attraction to you"His words sent her off balance, this was her crush..the man of her dreams, actually pouring out his feelings to her when she least expected..she stuttered and answered quickly"Same here"Bruno smiled, it was confirmed then, she wasn't attracted to Simon..unfortunately Simon heard her..he had decided to take a stroll out when he overheard their conversation..so she likes Bruno, hmm..what is that to him anyway, he started back upstairs.. But as he moved her words began to reverberate in his ears.."same here"He was jealous..how can Bruno just come Into his house and take his property.."So I am guessing we should go out on an official date then"Bruno suggested and extended his hands to help her up..she couldn't believe she just agreed to Bruno's offer just like that..what was she thinking..she knew he must be thinking she was cheap now.."Emm.."She didn't drop the word Simon charged in and interrupted her"Ok Bruno you have overstayed your welcome, please use the door""What?"Both Bruno and Eve questioned in unison..Bruno couldn't believe Simon. He made an attempt to say something"I said leave"Simon repeated himself just for him to know he was damn serious.."Then I am going with him"Eve said and attempted to go after Bruno but Simon was quick to draw her back.."Don't move an inch.. You are mine"Bruno gasped in shock..oh no..he hurried to Mr Nkoli immediately.. This was getting out of hands already"Grandfather we have a situation"He met Mr Nkoli sipping his green tea as usual"Lemme guess, Eve has fallen for Simon as expected" he said and sipped from his tea"No grandfather, its the other way round..I couldn't believe it myself, Simon has fallen for her"His cup of tea fell from his hands.."Simon? Unbelievable that bastard is not capable of love""What am saying is the truth sir, he even asked me out of his house because of Eve"Mr Nkoli stood up.."Then its time she leaves that house..else she would ruin our plans..call her to meet me up"

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Caught In The Moment (Part 2)

Episode 21

What do I do?..we would be called up in 5minutes..
"Bukky think think think"
I thought pacing around..the rest of the models were looking at me for ideas, no one could even say something
"Without the music, there is nothing"
Jovita spoke out and sighed in disappointment..
Yes! That's it, music..
I hurried to the DJ..
"How many minutes have we got left?"

"Less then 3minutes"
I turned to my models..
"Girls gather around..guys take the next line"
They all starred at me like 'what's she doing' they obeyed anyway..
"I need that keyboard on stage, attach a good mic with it"
I ordered the DJ..he quickly arranged a keyboard for me on stage..
"Now attach the keyboard to these speakers..and once I am about to go up on stage..switch off the main light. When am seated with the keyboard..open the spot light centered on me first..another one centered on every model who would walk in"
The camera man and every other machinery got my message
"Up next, Bisola Oluwatoke"
The stage went dark immediately.. Perfect!..I could hear everyone murmur, like what was going on? The power went off?
Seconds later when I was on stage, the spot light shone on me
The Audience roared with applause..I cleared my throat, and started the keyboard with C-sharp..I started a song by Emeli Sande "clown"
As planned the next spotlight shone on every model who walked in..I made sure the models with gowns and suits walked in first, that's what suits the song i was singing..I signalled the DJ if he had gotten another media player..he nodded in affirmation.. Good, he took my phone and played "love is wicked" by brick and lace..before he played that, the stage went dark again..and brightened up fully now with the remaining models marching in with their jeans, canvas, timberlands and jackets of different type and colors, to match..with the music playing in rhythm..
When they were thru the hall was strangely quiet, no one moved a muscle..oh God, did I do this all wrong?..but then one of the judges stood up and started applauding
"This is unbelievable!"
He kept saying..the whole audience stood up with him and roared with shouts and applaud..God my eyes brimmed..even if I didn't win this competition, I never failed to leave them amazed
We were called out, both teams
"Vodka and her team scored 74 points.."
The applause was rather low..my legs were shaking now..
"And bukky scored 120points!"
I went mad with Joy!! But then clarise drew me aside
"Madam Clara is dead"

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"Jovita?..alright fill me in?"
I asked..i needed to know how the competition has been always been conducted..I planned to introduce something new
"Ok, what we do is, the lead model which is you supervise the gowns and suits to be worn..On the day we March out and show case..the best team wins"
I thought for a while
"Is just gowns and suit?..nothing else?"
They all nodded to my question..
"Jovita, you would put on a strap jacket, a Jean and white canvas"
They had that look on their faces..I was guessing this was something new to them
"Listen, what gives us a edge in this competition is if we do something different.. This is a fashion house..and we sell lots of clothes and shoes.. We don't base on gowns alone, or do we?"
Nobody objected so I assumed they understood
"You Viktor.."
I was referring to one of the male model
"You would put on a Jean as well with a fleet dark jacket, a gold wrist watch and a brown timberland"
I was getting their attention now..i made sure the selection was mixed..I reduced the models wearing gowns and suits to just three each..
The House of Earl was about to experience something different
"Alright double time girls..we got this"
We were sewing out our styles now..I sang when I noticed they were getting tired
"Wow, you've gat a pretty voice bukky"
Diana one of the black ebony lady commented.. She was a beauty to behold, black indeed is beautiful..
I wondered what vodka was up to now, I made sure all my trainings and clothes were kept confidential, there is no way I would let that Devil know of my plans..
For that week I didnt focus on both Jeremy and David, I didn't even have the time to..though Jeremy do come around to cheer me up..I still longed for David to at least show up and tell me what I was doing was right..he did a day to the finale..
"I know you would make me proud"
He said when I met him in the hallway"
There was no word to say..his words really boost my courage..I just hugged him and sighed in relief
"Thanks David"
And the day arrived.. I won't deny I was extremely timid..I wore a stilettos gown with a strap up heels..I made sure I visited madam Clara before the competition started..Vodka's team was exquisite tho, they marched out with their gowns..the soft music that played was good..until it got to my turn now..
"What's wrong?"
I asked the DJ why he hasn't played our music. "I can't find the plate, its gone and my media player's wire has been damaged"
Oh no..vodka!!

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Episode 18

I drove back to the house.. You need to see all these security who needs proper lecture on how to run their job
"I am sorry but madam vodka has left specific instructions to never let you into the house"
I stood and starred at the man for a while..should I make him lose his job?..he was polite sha, so it's better I ask him first..
"You have a family?..a wife and children?"
I asked him..to know if he really needs the job..
"Yes madam"
Hmm, he needs it..so I asked
"Do you wanna lose your job?..I can help you if you want to..all I need is to just make one call"
He paused and was trying to figure if I was indeed bluffing
"Na mouth she dey eee"
The other security man bounced out. It was clearly written that this one was an illiterate
"Please madam, I am sorry..open the gate!"
The man with better reasoning quickly respond when he noticed I brought out my phone..
But you see that illiterate, he will learn..
I went to the flat first and dropped my bags..before I went to the training hall..I over heard vodka..I couldn't help but smile to myself..
"To all those that ran after that peasant, I would be pleased to announce to you that she has been kicked out like a piece of rag"
I stopped and waited for her to land
"So for all those that left me to join her, I would give you just one more chance, to come back to your maker..me"
I was pleased when Jovita didn't move an inch..
Well it's time..I cleared my throat to announce my presence, vodka glass of wine fell.. I cat-walked to meet up with them as I watched vodka mouth gasped in shock..
"Close your mouth vodka, yes it's me..it isn't bad to take a stroll now is it?"
I said and sat on her favourite chair..I could see she was still trying to figure out the word to say
"Save your breathe you peasant.."
I walked up to her and stood face to face that I could feel her breathe on my face
"Vodka,I never knew you would be this scared to the extent you stooped so low to rat like that..you want a shortcut?"
She opened her mouth again but then I hushed her..its time she realised that I was out for her..and by all means i would put her to nothing
"This doesn't mean you would win the competition..you peasant!"
She finally blurted out..
I laughed, maybe she didn't realise the position she put herself
"my poor little girl madam clara has discovered your lies, now am beginning to think your stay here is on probation..and I am not just a model, you bastard..I am the house of Earl!"
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Episode 19

"Bukky?"
It was Jeremy, it seems they were back from the hospital already
"Mum wants to see you"
This Jeremy self, why now?..
As moved towards him, I looked back to see my crew still standing
"What are you girls doing there?..come on"
Jovita led the way and left vodka in the hall, she was devastated.. I could see the fear in her eyes when she saw Jeremy..
"Vodka, madam Clara wants to see you"
Hmm, she couldn't walk well, God help her o..
I met David seated with madam Clara while she laid on her back..
"Bukky my child, come here"
She opened her arms, I hugged her and was extremely careful not to weigh too much on her..
"Vodka is here mum"
Her mood changed instantly
"Vodka come here.."
She instructed.. I stood up so she could see vodka as she timidly stepped into the flat
"Pack your stuffs and..
It would have been over for her, her career, everything.. But hey, I can help
" mum please, just try and understand the poor girl.."
Haha, poor girl? So I am saying that to vodka and she accepted for the first time.. Whoa, feels so good..
"She was just rather too desperate and ignorant, but she is still human, with feelings..no one is perfect, she did what she thought would help her..but mum you have to understand that fashion is her life. It is her career, please don't take that away from her"
Madam Clara was quiet for a while, I could see vodka was surprised i spoke out for her..David simply smiled at me..well Jeremy was equally surprised
"My child, sometimes I think the world is too dangerous for you, you have a big heart my dear"
She turned to vodka
"Get out"
Without hesitation she hurried off..I insisted on staying with madam Clara, I had to tell her the truth, I had to tell her everything..
When I was sure both David and Jeremy excused us, I opened up to her..I told her about my feelings, about me and David and how Jeremy got caught up in the mess
She was quiet all thru
"Bukky, I trust you..do whatever you want, but Bukky..bring my boys back together"
A tear fell from my eyes..
"Thank you mum"
I sat with her till she fell asleep
Now Jeremy asked why I spoke out for vodka..well I am not thru with that Devil..there is no way I would just let her escape like that nah..I want to let her watch as I reduce her to nothing..
The competition starts within a week..I got my girls together
"Alright girls, the biggest time of our lives has arrived, Just remember that we are not just models..we are the House Of Earl"

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Oh God maybe I didnt hear well..
"Mum...
She didn't even let me finish
"Please go..you want to ruin my sons?..go!"
I had to get up..hot tears dropped from my eyes
"Mum you mean I should leave the fashion house?"
It took her another minute to answer..a tear dropped from her eyes.. As much as it pained her, she nodded to it
"Yes"
I gasped, but I held my mouth with my hands..I couldn't fight the tears..what this the end of the road for me? My career? Everything? So vodka won afterall?
I gently walked out.
"Bukky?"
I didn't just respond to both David and Jeremy..I drove to the house and entered the flat..it took me another one full hour to get myself together and began to park my stuffs..where do I go now? Foolish me, I didn't even get an apartment for myself all this while..or do I go back to Ibadan..maybe just for a week or two..then I would come back to Lagos and try and look for another fashion house..if I can't find any i might just go into any business that I can handle..I broke down in tears again..the though alone scared me..
Well, its not like I got any choice left
Vodka and myself were the last contestant who got to the final stage of the competition.. We were to choose a crew to ourselves and produced different type of stylish clothes..they would eventually march out in the grand finale in a fashion parade..both our fashion crew..I had chosen jovita and three other ladies with same four guys.. Vodka had done the same..just that now she has made sure I wouldn't participate.. Well it's of no use now..
I got my stuffs together and started towards my car
"Well well well..what do we have here?..the great Bukky, kicked out of the house..back to being a pig"
It was vodka the devil, with here new crew, they all burst out laughing..I had stopped, but there was nothing left to say
"Hey my friend would stop there!..I would need you to clean my shoes before you go"
In unison they laughed again..i was hurt and angry..but I continued
"Hurry up before I ask the security to throw you out!"
She said and followed me to the gate to make sure I was out..she ordered the security never to let me in..
I entered my car..it took me another five minutes to compose myself before I zoomed off..
Oh wait!..my phone rang..it was Jeremy
I heard madam Clara's voice from the background
"Give me the phone"
She requested
"Bukky my child..I am sorry, please don't go anywhere"
Haha..did I just hear well
I put my car in reverse and made sure I revoked dust into the atmosphere as I made a sharp U-turn and zoomed back to the house..vodka I swear I will finish you!!

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NADIA continues: The day I would never forget in my entire life..I gently slit my hand into my purse and handed a bundle of cash back to him"Thanks, you can keep the change"I forced it into his hands when he hesitated, smiling mischievously..Before he made another attempt, the woman on suit reappeared..Of course what she had to say was paramount, so all attention turned to her.. I still noticed Daniel with my cornered eyes, he had his eyes on me.. Maybe he thinks I am one gullible girl he can cajole just like that"You would be given a ticket at the exit of this Hall which would carry your room number, find your room and prepare for tomorrow"Immediately she left the podium I jumped up and hurried thinking that Daniel was behind me, surprisingly he wasn't..whoa, what a relief
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I quickly picked my ticket and tried to locate my room..You won't believe that I had to drag my bags to the third floor, I was sweating profusely, breathing so hard and finally when I got to the room, it was open..At first, I dropped my bags and peeped in to make sure I was not walking into a dead trap..before I carefully entered.."Hey!"My heart left my chest, I almost lost my balance in shock only to later discover it was the girl I had wanted to slit her throat on my journey to Lagos"We meet again!"Shit! No one told me I was going to have a roommate..she didn't seem scared of me this time..I sighed, I really loved my privacy and a quiet environment to think
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But just one look at this girl, I could tell she was a very talented talkative..God why?And I was right, she kept on blabbing about heaven and earth.
First she asked why I gave her that malicious look on our journey to the academy"oooohhh..you have no idea"I thought in my mind and settled on my bed..Thoughts of that Daniel flooded my mind again..God what an embarrassment, only the ladies would really understand..if only my tummy cooperated with me, I wouldn't have to face such an embarrassment..I just tried not to think of it..I didn't even know if I would ever be able to face that guy again"Young woman, I gave you that look cos at that moment I felt like killing someone..and don't you underestimate me when it comes to murder"
I warned my roommate, when she wouldn't stop pestering me and it worked the magic, instantly she became quiet and ran to her bed..Thank goodness.. that night, lots of thought disturbed my sleep..Wilson, how could he? I imagined how he could even stay without calling to say Hi.. How that dirty girl would be all over him now..and then my family, they must be searching all over for me..do they still think am running mad..
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Well as normal I slept by 1pm, after chatting and watching lots of videos on my phone.. My dear readers, that was the worst decision I had ever made in my entire life"Up! Up! Rise and shine!"I couldn't see clearly till a pail of water was splashed on me..It was 4am! What are we rising for nah? To shine where?! Where is the sun?"What's going on here?! It's just 4am for God's sake!"I lamented at the lady on a styled one buttoned suit and an high heel..who is she self?"Slap yourself"It was like my ears stood at attention"Excuse me? You emptied a pail of water on me, disturbed me from my Precious sleep! And now I should slap myself? You must be mad"All this while, as I ranted in anger, she didn't say a word..and my common sense didn't smote me..until she pressed a button on my doorpost and spoke to it"Security, someone just got expelled"Jesus! Her words gained weight in my ears.. I fell to my knees immediately.. It was very cold but at that moment, perspiration appeared on my forehead..expelled? God no..I pleaded my eyes out, it was then I noticed my roommate wasn't even in the room..
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After much pleading, she sent the security back and ordered me to follow her..without hesitating I changed into my shorts and white polo as she instructed and ran after her.."What can you confidently cook?"A question the lady who was introduced as our supervisor asked everyone of us..it was one small girl, I knew I should even be her elder..i was confident about it..We were divided into groups, floor by floor..I was in the third floor, and the academy had six floors in total..
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you can imagine, of all the six floors, that Daniel had to be in the same third floor.."You, want can you confidently cook?"The question startled me a bit, I was busy checking Daniel out as he threw winks at me..I noticed no one actually admitted they couldn't cook anything.. And I didn't want to be the first
Everyone had picked one or two food they could confidently prepare.. So to look the best I blew the lie with confidence"I can prepare..anything"Daniel alone burst out laughing.. That stupid boy, what was wrong with him"Madam know it all, why not cook something for us!"He raised the suggestion..and despite my inner prayers to cast and bind the idea, the supervisor bought it"I am Brenda, your supervisor, I would be listing lots of African dishes we would practice for the week..but before then, Madam Nadia, who can cook anything, will prepare a fruit salad for us"
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Episode 16

"David?"
I approached David when Jeremy was already asleep, safe on a couch..David was still wide awake, he couldn't sleep, neither could I..I kept stealing glances to see if he would eventually fall asleep but he didn't..so I muster the courage and walked up to him..
"Sit with me, please"
I stood starring at him for a while, should I really sit with him?..but I wanted to sit with him, so I did..
"David its gonna be okay"
He drew me close, my breathe went unstable..he gently laid on my thigh..I waited for another five minutes before I caressed his hair and made him sleep..
I rested my head backwards and tried hard to sleep to but I couldn't get that thought of my mind..madam Clara wants me out?..God it shouldn't be true
"Bukky?"
Although I didn't mean to let Jeremy find us like that but he did..
"So you came to David behind my back?"
He raged further
"Jeremy when will you ever behave mature?"
David fired back
"Why can't you accept the fact that she can never be yours"
Jeremy grabbed David by his neck immediately and made him stand up.
"You bastard"
..he said thru is clenched teeth"
No this wasn't happening.. Not now for Christ sake
"David?! Jeremy?! Stop this?!"
I tried to fight my way in and push Jeremy aside..but Jeremy was quick to try and slap David..just that he slapped me instead..
"Oh my God, bukky am sorry"
He rushed to me
"Bukky are you OK?"
David tried to reach me too
"Back off!"
Jeremy barked at him
"Would you both stop this! What is wrong with both of you?! With mummy's present situation you both can still fight? Why are you behaving like kids?!"
I touched my lips and discovered I was bleeding where Jeremy had slapped me
"Bukky am sorry"
He tried to touch me
"Don't touch me"
I was getting angry now
"Bukky..."
David tried to reach me as well
"You too..neither of you!!"
What kind of situation is this oluwa..
Fortunately the doctor came out..we all rushed to him
"I thought I warned that on no occasion must she be subjected to any form of emotional trauma?"
The doctor asked..no one could answer him..that was not what we wanted to hear..
"She will be fine, just let her rest"
I was the first to rush in to see her. I had gotten to the door before I remembered what vodka had said..well there is only one way to confirm..I gently counted my steps and sat with her. She was still asleep but i couldnt conserve my curiosity so I touched her a little..
"Bukky, what are you still doing here, please leave"

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episode 12
she attempted to hide but she had been spotted already
”Eve?..what are you doing here?”her mother asked as she approached Eve with a questionable face..”I emm..”Yvonne approached with that stern face
”mum Simon is your son?”
Eve changed the topic to a more pending issue
”yes..don’t worry he is adopted”
she was relieved but she couldn’t help but think how heartless her mother can be..she classified the Simon like something she just bought from the market”.mum he is your son for God sake, not a prized commodity
”she scoffed it off..
”oh come on Eve, in this world its all business, love is for the weak..feelings is for the ignorant..all you need is be of substance..be ambitious, trample anyone who stands on your way..get what you want no matter the cost”
Eve took two steps backwards.
.”stay away from me”
she requested, the woman was a devil, she couldn’t believe she had this kind of woman as her mother
”whatever you say sweetie..whenever you are ready, you would come to me..for now I have to see that boy”

”you wouldn’t go near him "
Eve stopped her, there is no way she would let her get to him at that state..”move " Eve knew her mother well, Yvonne was ruthless but when it comes to Eve, it was just her weakness” you’ve not told me what you are doing here Eve” Yvonne had long divorced her husband, she loved her independent live, though she abandoned Simon with his father who made life miserable for him..she had her own money, she had her substance..but she still had a bond with Simon, so she visited..she cared but she wouldn’t show it to him” I came to visit ”Eve lied, although she knew her mother wasn’t a fool ”Tell Simon I came around,I have a meeting to attend” what a relief, she couldn’t still believe her mother was Simon’s foster mother.. and Simon, he had not come out of his room since morning, maybe he had forgotten they were supposed to leave for Abuja that very day..Bruno came around..her crush.. the guy was just too sweet..he bought her flowers and pecked her before he listened to all the gists she had to say..she had made him watch over her family while she was in the mansion” any progress with Simon?”Bruno asked..”yeah, he is not that bad tho..he has changed a lot” she was proud saying it..she had done a good job..if that's the case, it means you can now leave the mansion ”her brain replayed the words..she stammered and added some sweet lies, there is no way she would leave Simon
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it was posted by someone bfr..but I didn't kw abt it..cos I was not informed as the author of the story..and so when I started posting here..it was locked by Divepen1 bcs a similar topic was ongoing..but after my compliant and verification that the story originally belongs to me..my was unlocked and the other blocked and removed..hope u all understand now

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Episode 15

Vodka stood up to face me, with that smile again..oh God she hit me so hard..she didn't even realise what she has done..
"Vodka if you would excuse me"
She made a gesture, pecked madam Clara before she followed me out..
"Vodka you have no idea..you are so ignorant..how could you...
She didn't even let me finish
" Bukky just accept the fact that you're out of the competition "

"What?"
No she didn't just say that..
"Yeah, madam Clara said that herself judging for the fact that Jeremy has been hospitalize because he fought with his brother over you"

"What? Hospitalized?"
What is this girl saying. I was still trying to re-think if she was bluffing. I am out of the competition, Jeremy was hospitalized? How?..how could she?.and she couldn't tell madam Clara was sick?..
"Bukky..
I didn't need to hear more..I landed a slap on her face that her wig fell off..she staggered back and almost fell..
" if anything happens to madam Clara..I will hunt you..you bastard"
She charged back at me, but then that saviour showed up..Jeremy.
David came next, i left them both with her when I explained all she did..if they tear her apart, that wasn't my headache
"Mum?!..madam Clara?!"
She was on the floor, oh my God she wasn't breathing..I meant to call Jeremy but David was the first that came to my mind..
"Daviddddd!!!"
They both rushed in
"Mum??..Mum??"
They rushed to her..
"No no no"
It was David now, lamenting in pain
Jeremy picked her up and turned to me.
"Get my car keys quickly"
Unfortunately vodka was still outside, trying to peep and see what was going on when David charged at her and grabbed her by her neck, held her against the wall with that muscular force..his eyes was filled with rage
"If anything happens to my mother, you are dead..you hear me?..dead!!"
I rushed to him, at this rate he could kill this girl
"David, David..let her go, we have to go"
I held his hand..he let her go as soon as my hands touch him..
Vodka coughed repeatedly and gasped for air..i could see fear in her eyes..I think she now realised the gravity of what she really did..
I didn't know who to be with, they were both restless..but it had to be Jeremy since David was out of reach..he starred at me as I comforted Jeremy.. I felt the longing in his soul..I felt like running to him, but all I could do was steal glances ..and pray so hard that madam Clara didn't really say that I was out of the competition.. That would break me..that would end my career

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Episode 14

"Bukky what is he talking about?"
It was Jeremy's turn to ask now..I felt like running to David but No..instead I did something he didn't expect
"Jeremy let's go, I need to take care of that"
I took Jeremy with me..David couldn't move from where he stood, he remained there till I was out of sight..I felt bad, I knew he must be hurt but hey! I was hurt too, he should know how it feels
"Yes we both have an history"
I had to explain to Jeremy who never stopped asking..but I left out the Part where we kissed in the church..I didn't want to make him feel insecure
"Bukky..do you love me?"
My heart was beating fast, it always does that when I am thinking of a perfect lie to use
"A love like ours takes some time right?"
He smiled and held my hand as I tried to massage his cheek..that uncomfortable Moment as he starred deep into my eyes and made an attempt to Kiss me again..what is it nah? Na food?..I hit him a little where I knew it would hurt
"Behave yourself"
We both laughed..funny right..it wasn't to me sha, but trust me..I am very good at laughing even if I dont want to..
Joanne had travelled, I didn't know when, she didn't even tell me..where did she even travel to?. Well we were not that close sha, so she wouldn't tell me..
The day came where I had to present my portrait..I had successfully avoided David for a week, I missed him tho but Jeremy was there to make sure there was no dull moment..I wouldn't deny..I began to like the guy..David was there to, he had his eyes on me, Jeremy never left my side. I felt bad, so I am the cause for their enmity. Madam Clara must not even find out. So I planned to bring them back together before the issue goes overboard..
I spied at vodka's portrait, hmm..she took the shot with David, a sudden rush of jealousy filled me and I knew fully well that she noticed when she had that her devilish smile..
"Bukky bring your portrait forward"
This was it, I prayed so hard in my heart that I made it to the next stage..it was the picture where myself and Jeremy kissed..
And I got there
"Bukky comes first..vodka second..
That was all vodka needed to hear as she bounced out of the hall..wetin concern me?
But it will soon, because later on as I went to visit madam Clara, to my greatest shock ever..vodka sat with her..I took my steps slowly to make sure it was really vodka..how did she get here?
Oh no, what as she done? Madam Clara had tears in her eyes..
" bukky? What have you done to my sons?"

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Episode 12

I was trying to figure out what to feel..should I be happy he still loves me? Does it matter?
"But we can't be together because...."
I held up my hands to interrupt him..I have heard enough..I couldn't fight the tears from dropping..
"Alright David, I've heard you..I wish you the very best"
I counted my steps towards the door, expecting him to at least call me back..he didn't..
I bumped into Joanne as she made her way in..
"Bukky..are you OK?"
I tried to hide my face and quickly wiped my tears
"Yes, yes..I am..I just went to pass a message to David"
I had to explain since she saw me coming out of David's office
"I just have this strong cold..catarrh and cough"
God I knew my lies were not convincing her, she kept nodding her head to my lies like one agama lizard..
"Ok"
She said, smiling at me..I excused myself..I felt her eyes on me till I was safely out of sight..I sighed in relief..
I went in to madam Clara..she was asleep..I drew a stool close to her bed and sat, within minutes I was lost..
"Hey"
It was Jeremy, he handed me a white handkerchief to wipe my tears..he didn't ask why I was crying, I guess he didn't care to know
"Come here"
He pulled me into his arms and hugged me..and for the first time, it felt comforting
"It's going to OK bukky, it will"
I believed him..
"You've had something to eat?"
I shook my head to his question, he insisted on cooking me something, it was funny actually, to imagine Jeremy cooking..for me? I remembered David again..back then he had to buy a cook guide to prepare a meal for me..it was ridiculous but he tried sha..there I go again, thinking about David..I waved it off..
Madam Clara touched my hands..I turned to her immediately..
"What's wrong my child?..you don't look happy"
She asked..maybe I should tell her about it, but I should not include the fact that it's her son David.
"Let him go, if he is meant for you, one way or the other you would both end up together"
Her words made me realise David was not worth my tears..
"Dinner is served.."
I laughed, hmm..it was really delicious..
The next day I prepared for the competition, I wore a backless light blue gown with an ankle strap heels..i was to take the portrait with Jeremy..
We got to the studio, he wore a zoot suit and laced up leather shoe..
"You are beautiful"
I smiled and held him for the photographer but he kissed me instead..
I heard a thud, it was David..the glass of wine he was holding was spilled on the floor..
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Episode 13

"Oh Dave"
Jeremy called out and attempted to go meet him but I held him back
"Jeremy we are not true yet"
I pointed out and signalled at the photographer to continue..oh yes! He burned in jealousy..I could clearly see that..but who cares?
I stayed awake all night trying to make my portrait..I couldn't help but remember the look on David's face.. I laughed..he has not even seen anything and he is like that?..I was true with my portrait design..But this time I was wise enough to take it with me..vodka can't be trusted..I made two just in case..
"Bukky"
It was David..I was really expecting this..
"David"
I called his name too..seems fair
"Nice portrait"
He commented, although I knew he wasn't pleased with it
"Thanks.."
I attempted to gently walk away since he was not saying anything else..
He drew me back and snatched the portrait..what is even wrong with this guy
"Give it back!" I demanded..i was burning up now..
"So you kissed Jeremy?"

"Yes, you got a problem with that?!"
He took a step towards me..his eyes were not friendly at all..
"Jeremy is my brother"
You can imagine the guts..I folded my hands to look at him, a sudden rush of hate filled me
"And so? What is wrong with you David? What do you take me for.."
He attempted to say something
"No..David you had your chance and you blew it.now I don't want to ever see your face..you want to hurt me..yes! You got it..but don't come after me..I am not pleading..I am telling you..now give it back!"
I snatched the portrait from him and tried again to walk away..
"Bukky please listen to me"
He held me back again..oh my God
"Let me go!!"
Jeremy spotted us
"Bukky?"
He ran towards us, without hesitating he landed his fist on David..and pushed him away from me..oh my God, I didnt want that..
"Don't you ever get close to her again!"
Jeremy warned..I could see rage in his eyes..David went mad now..he got up and pushed him to the ground as well
"She is not your property!"
He shouted back..
Lord of Mercy, what do I do..i rushed to Jeremy but he was quick to get up and bounced back to David..I couldn't stop them as they raged at each other..
Who do I call, David? Jeremy?
"Stoooopppp"
I shouted on top of my voice and maneuvered myself to the middle..
They were both wounded..God what have I done
"Bukky tell Jeremy, that you would never stop loving me, that we love each other!"
David requested breathlessly.
"David, there is no us..remember?
Maybe I need to remind him..

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Episode 10

"Jeremy?"
He backed away slowly..and surprisingly left..God, it would have been so much better if he had shouted, bicker, or at least say something..
"Don't touch me..please just go"
I couldn't believe I said that to David..but it was his fault Jeremy caught us..I earlier warned that someone could see us but he wouldn't listen..he left as well, without saying a word..I stood there for a long time, do you know that moment when you don't even know what to think first..was I too harsh on David? Why did Jeremy walk away without saying anything? What was he thinking? Would he tell madam Clara? Or Joanne??
You can imagine the struggle..I was not at peace..
I made a decision to stay with madam Clara and avoid both of them, I packed my stuffs and started towards madam Clara's flat, only for me to meet Joanne on my way..when I saw her approaching it felt like my heart jumped out of my chest and ran for its dear life..has Jeremy told her already? A sudden rush of guilt filled me..I had been smooching another woman's property..
"Bukkkyyy..hiiii"
She hurried to hug me, I couldn't hug her back because my hands were occupied with my bags..
"Hi..hi."
I nervously answered, still trying to figure out if she was just acting or she wasn't aware yet..
"Where have you been? I have been searching all over for you?"
I was trying really hard to control my stupid emotions that were trying so hard to betray me..
"I have been around"
She hugged me again..
"ah,which kind sudden friendship be dis one nah" I thought..and kept forcing that smile..
"I need your help with this guy that's always been disturbing me o..I don't want David to find out"
I couldn't bear another moment standing with her, the guilt I felt was consuming me..I just gave a flaunting excuse and promised to see her later to have the ladies gist..
I got to madam Clara's flat and got a room for myself, before I went to her room..she didn't look like she was breathing.. My heart missed..
"Mum?"
She opened her eyes..oh what a relief..
"Bukky?"
God! Jeremy..
He came from behind me..I froze..
"Jeremy"
I was trying hard so madam Clara wouldn't sense something was up
He took me aside..
"It's OK dear..David explained everything?"
Huh? David?
"What did he say?"
I had to ask..
"Well he said you were both drunk and there is no way he would leave Joanne for you..they are getting married next month"
I couldnt still believe what I heard..my heart was ripped into two..David has broken me
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Episode 11

"What is it?"
Jeremy asked..it seems he noticed my expression..I waved it off immediately and tried my possible best to act normal..he hugged me and breathe down..
"I was so happy he explained everything, I couldn't bear the thought of him having you"
You know that awkward situation when you don't even know how that person assumes you both are dating..and you yourself can't do anything about it..
I couldn't sleep that night, I stood up and went to madam Clara..I sat by her side, I didn't know when a tear escaped from my eyes..I quickly cleaned it off..I couldn't tell if she was sleeping or not, I moved closer to check her pause countless times till morning..
I barely slept..what's wrong with me self, how can I deny myself this pleasant gift called sleep for someone that is not even bothered if I was hurt, or in pain..
I decided to take a stroll, after I made sure madam Clara had eaten something and had her bath..the maid assigned to take care of her was most grateful, but me I just felt she wouldn't take better care of madam Clara like I would..
Oh, I met vodka, its really been a while..but I was not in the mood to just have our normal elephant tackles..I attempted to walk past her..but you know vodka nah
"I hope you are prepared for the competition, it starts next week"
Huh? Next week? I thought it was on hold for now..
"I can't wait to see that look on your face..when you find out you lost"
I just ignored abeg..I am not in the mood, I was getting cold, but not the weather's fault though..my heart was cold..
"Jeremy, the competition continues next week?"
I asked Jeremy when I got back to madam Clara's flat, he was there already with flowers..
He nodded, and whispered in my ears
"Mum insisted it continues.. I couldnt stop her"
David entered with Joanne, he ignored me and went straight to madam Clara..
Joanne hugged me as usual..I was too hurt to offer a genuine smile tho..but I feigned one..
"Bukky, our promised ladies gist"
I made that flaunting excuse again
I was spying at David to see if he would at least give me a glance..he didn't.. I couldn't bear this anymore..later that night I went to him..he was closing for the day when I met him in his office
"You are getting married next month?"
Was I supposed to greet first?..but that was the first thought that came to my mind
"He nodded his head"
A tear dropped from my eyes
"So what am I to you? A puppet?..huh David?.

" bukky..I love you"
He got me yet again

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DANIEL: Hey there! Come on now, don't tell me you were expecting this story to be written based on just Nadia's view, I am a part of it too..And just so you know, I am the guy who sat on her right hand side, and equally the guy who was the first to be blast by her thunderous fart. I should have minded my own business, till today she blamed me for making her laugh nervously. Was it my fault? I was just trying to help
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ok let me explain how I got into the picture. My father died when I was just 8 years old. I was extremely devastated, not just for his death but because there was no one to defend my nonchalant attitude. I was left with my strict mum. The family has succeeded in setting up a massive plaza where both the whites and the blacks patronizes.It was a company inherited from generation to generation. And luckily I was the only son, so without much deliberation I knew I was next in line..
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There is just one fact, I hate cooking. I believe it's a job for the women, come on! Am a man for God's sake! But my mum wouldn't agree"How can you tell if a food tastes well if you cant cook?"She always ask me when I try to defend my right ..and so she enrolled me in SERENA FOODIES with a strict warning to keep my identity hidden from the public eye. No one must find out that I am the Son of The Kayode's Kitchen else I would be given special treatment. I have my own plans though; there is no way I would stay in the dunk house for long. I miss my friends. I miss the clubbing, the beer and the girls..
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I am not ready to be a man yet, but that woman wouldn't listen!And then I saw Nadia approaching the Hall, God! She was a beauty to behold. A tall sexy Damsel, her lips were full and juicy, her hips were so visible as she hurried into the Hall..she was so well shaped, with this her American pointed nose..instantly I swore to have her on my bed before I make my plans to escape from this prison. Just that I never imagined that she would blast me with that fart. Seriously, I need to confess.. For a minute or two there I couldn't remember my present position. The stench could tell that she had eaten way too much. Just as I was about to scream with the crowd, a thought came to my mind.
NADIA: You know that awkward moment when you feel like vanishing into thin air, I shut my eyes and just wished I would melt like ice. Immediately the devil broke free from my ass, it didn't even hesitate, it went to work immediately..
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First it overtook the center roll, and then the left to almost the very end. A Slow uproar was created, with different complains"Who did this now? Gosh!"The ajebo girls
"Wetin be dis, who mess here"The ajekpako ones..The woman on the podium had to complain when she noticed the attention of the Hall was being divided, until the devil got to her, and made her confused.. She left the podium and promised to be back in a few minutes
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Curses arises from different angles"Na God go punish that person, e yansh go block"Silently in my mind I was just pleading
'God forbid'
I had actually thought no one except the guy on my right knew I was the one who actually originated the confusion. Until the guy on my left planned to expose me"Why did you do this, even with all the beauty you can still disgrace yourself like this"On a normal ground, I would have slapped a tooth of his mouth, but I was guilty as charged, I refused to open my eyes and he was just about to expose me when the guy on my right tapped him and extended a bundle of cash to keep him quiet..
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with my head still bowed I turned to spy at him..he had a smile on his face, just by a look I knew this one was a total pervert"Hi, I am Daniel.. And I just saved your ass"That's great, but was I supposed to say Thank you?

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