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Caught In The Moment (Part 2)

Episode 9

"Are you both married?"
A man interrupted both of us, we broke free, breathlessly..starring at him with no word to express ourselves.
"Please this is the house of the Lord, keep it holy"
oops, is he the pastor of the church?..
"Let's go David"
He followed me..we were both quiet as he drove back to Ibadan..I followed back in his car to Lagos..I let my driver take my car back..I didn't even know what to say, he just faced the road..without turning to look at me..
Did I just do something wrong?..what was I thinking?.. I thought I had prepared all my so called defenses..What was he thinking? Oh God, what if he tells Joanne?
We got to the house.. I didn't want anyone to see me come down from his car..but how am I supposed to do that..
"David, please go and see mummy"
I said, the only word I was able to say..
He nodded and stepped out of the car, I sighed..I couldn't get my head to think straight now..what do I really do? Would David even consider leaving Joanne for me?
'Where have you been?"
Jeremy asked when he saw me, I wanted to lie, but of what use?
"I went to look for David"
He was quiet and starred at me with that suspicious eyes
"And you found him?"
I nodded in response
"How's mummy? Have you seen her today?"
I changed the topic immediately, he nodded in response..and was about to ask another question again..this Jeremy self
"Jeremy i am tired please, I need to rest"
I walked out on him, he wasn't making sense abeg..
Later that night I met David in the hall way..I attempted to walk past him but he held me back..God, my heart missed a beat..instant cold crept from my legs to my head..
"David please, someone could see us"
He walked closer to me..
"I don't care, why are you scared? Didn't you kiss me?"
I forced my hand free and stepped backwards
"It was a just a casual Moment, we were both vulnerable"
He was hurt, I didn't mean that but I just had to say it to get Free
"Bukky.. Tell it to my face..you don't love me?"
I swallowed hard..
"Huh" he was too close God..
"I do David! Is that what you wanna hear? I do"
He was broken because of madam Clara's ailment, I could see that, he rested his head on my shoulder
"Then please don't leave me again..I need you"
I melted in his arms, I couldn't stop him when he kissed me, I couldn't stop myself from kissing him back..
"Bukky?"
We broke free in shock, It was Jeremy..!
Now you know why my story was named "caught in the moment" because Jeremy caught us in that moment..

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Episode 6

I was quiet for a long time, I have to think about this, no I can't even promise such a thing, its heavy..
"Bukky,please promise me"
I didn't mean to but I pecked his lips, maybe to buy more time..
"Jeremy, I can't promise such..We must all die one day"
I protested a little although I knew another reason was David..
"Is that your reason?..or its David?"
His question was direct, it struck my heart like lightning, I held my breathe and tried to compose my speech first..
He got up to face me..
"So its true, you both have an history..right!"
He was becoming violent now..I bit my lips and breathe down..an idea came to my mind..
"Jeremy, with mummy's condition, this is the best you can do? Are we dating?..and even if we are, this is what you would result to?..accuse me based on your instincts"
He became calm instantly..oh God thank you..
"I'm sorry, I..I didn't know what came over me."

"Come here"
I extended my arms and embraced him..
Thank you Jesus.. I just couldn't stop thanking God..but for how long can I keep this up?..how long would i lie about my feelings?
David on the other hand had disappeared, for days I didn't see him..what happened..to my greatest surprise Joanne still couldnt tell where he ran off too..
Madam Clara was my utmost priority.. She had been discharged to live her last life on earth with her family..the competition was put on hold for the space of 4months..nobody except madam clarise, myself, Joanne and both her sons knew the reason why..
I went to see her as soon as she was discharged.. She was extremely pale, she now tied a scarf to cover the hair breakage.. I couldn't help but cry when I saw her lying helplessly on her bed..
She opened her eyes when she heard my voice.
"Bukky, Bukky my child come here"
She still smiled, how could she smile? With this predicament? What is she even thinking?..
"Mum?"
Did I just call her mum?..yes! She is, she is my mum.. And I love her, so much..
I hurried to her and sat beside her..
"Come here, come on I can still carry you"
Really? Of course she can't, but I didn't want to make her feel infidel, so I laid beside her and relaxed a bit, i was extremely careful and made sure I didn't put all of my weight.
"Where is David?"
A question that made me think far..where could he be..
"You are my peace..always remember that"
He always says that..
"I am here, where we will always be"
He said on the day of our wedding..
Oh my God..I know where David is..
[5/29, 8:27 AM] Abel�����: Caught In The Moment (Part 2)

Episode 7

This was it, I would be facing David all alone, I had to prepare all my defenses..physical, mental, spiritual and most importantly emotional defenses..
I had my driver.. Oh wait! You didn't know I have a car? Well I do now..big girl things nah..just that I am still learning to drive, so driving while traveling was out of the picture..
I was going to Ibadan.. Although I wasn't ready to face my family yet..but I couldn't resist the urge to pass thru and at least see the compound.
I saw my dad coming out of the compound, my younger sister tailed him from behind..unfortunately I didn't see my mum..God I have missed them so much but I still had this feeling that my father would still want me to marry David.. So I instructed my driver to drive to the church, where David would be..
And I was right, he was there, his car was parked outside..and for strange reasons, my heart began to beat fast the moment I stepped into the church..nawa o..I thought I had built my defenses already. I had not even seen him and my defenses were falling apart already..
"David?"
I called out when I saw him sitting at front, starring into the unforseen
"How did you find me?
I started towards him
" of course I would find you, remember you always come here when your Dad was sick.."
I got to where he sat and with all the courage I had, I sat with him, but I observed a reasonable distance..
"Well you've seen me, you can go back now"
I felt like slapping that his mouth..I breathe down, suppressed that initial anger and tried to think of something nice to say, instead of shouting
"You are an idiot" to his face..

"David, mummy needs you by her side now, she has never stopped asking about you.. David..
He turned to look at me with that fierce look that I heard to keep shut..
" Didn't you hear me..I said leave"
He spoke thru his clenched teeth as he tightened his jaw, maybe to scare me, I really don't know
You know that feeling when I felt like slapping him? It became intense..
"No..I am not going anywhere until you come with me"
And I meant it..an uncomfortable silence stood in between us before he spoke out..
"Bukky just quit the pretense and go..thats what you are good at"
Oh so this was really about us..
"David, is this about us"
I asked.
"There is no us..remember that"
He corrected and stood up to pace around..I knew he was just trying to control his emotions, and I was ready to make him pour it out whatever means possible..
[5/29, 8:30 AM] Abel�����: Caught In The Moment (Part 2)

Bonus episode

Episode 8

I stood up and walked up to him..and with confidence i held his arm..I didn't know if I just wanted him to touch me or spit it out, or I wanted both..I just wanted to feel our passion..even if its just for a minute..
"David..I know I hurt you, I..
He turned in rage..
" no you didn't just hurt me!..you broke me!"
I took a step backwards in shock
"Where were you when my father died..I though you promised we were in this together..you left me! For what? For fame? Money?! Huh?! What?!"
I was quiet..I didn't know what to say to him..
"And now you've gotten super ambitious, you went after my brother!..right?! No what are you doing here?..you want Jeremy to see you with me?"
A tear fell from my eyes..it touched him and I could see it, he quickly backed away
"Stop crying, stop it"
I sniffed and wipe my tears..how do I even explain that I left him because I felt our lives still had alot to accomplish?.. Does that even make sense..
"David I am sorry.."
It was all I could say..it was all my brain could tell me..
"Bukky don't tell me that.."
He voice had become soft..
"Within months my mother is gone, again!..I refused to live out my childhood with her, I never gave her that opportunity to know her son, now I feel so guilty, I can't even face her..how could i be so stupid?..I can't even.."
His words got stuck as he broke down crying..I just couldn't stand there, I rushed to him and hugged him from behind..I cried with him, I understood his pain, I knew why he couldn't face madam Clara..
"David, why not make her remaining time with you a blessing, why not give her the son she always wished she had..?"
I raised my hand to his neck..I loved the body I was touching..I loved the scent I was inhaling.. I felt we were bonded that moment..like I was caught in that moment but I wasn't planning to escape..
"Bukky, please let me be..please dont come back to my live like this.. I have lived my life this two years trying go on without you.. And yet here you are..why are you doing this to me?"
I felt hurt, was I the reason for his hurt? Did I hurt him that bad?..did he love me just as much..can I even let him go?..
"David?"
I made him face me.
"I really don't know what to say.."
And I really didn't..so I drew him near and made our lips meet..the passion, like our hearts had been yearning for this for so long..we kissed hungrily, I held him tight..let the world be still, and for now, I love this man..damn the consequences

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Episode 4

As a normal lady with heightened feelings, my defenses were growing weak, and so my struggle, he was in control and when he touched my nose with his, I went overboard..I tightened my eyes shut and waited for it, I waited for our lips to meet..but then, he backed away and let me go..
"Go home bukky"
He left me in the office..I wasn't just hurt, I felt foolish..I felt cheap..this wasn't the David I knew, he had changed..I couldn't read him and I could now see that he had decided to keep torturing me..
Well, if that's what he wants, I will give it him! Enough of this nonsense..I was gonna hit him back whatever way I can..first lemme deal with that vodka..
I met her in the canteen ordering for lunch, so I patiently sat till she was thru ordering and had a seat for herself..I marched towards her and before she said anything I drew the chair she sat, she fell with her ass on the floor, the glass of juice she had bought splashed on her, a little on me unfortunately..
"Ouch! Why not call David?!"
I suggested, when I noticed her mouth was opened but nothing came out..
I went straight to my room to prepare for the next competition.. I would have Jeremy take the couple portrait with me, of course there is no way he would refuse me..
But first, I need to see madam Clara, she had been discharged and she was safely in her flat..the fashion house was indeed a castle..on getting there I had a thud..it wasn't my flat so I knocked for a while, when no one answered I gently pushed the door, it opened..
"Madam Clara?"
No one answered, my heart missed, I was certain I heard something fall..God please..
I went to her room, I noticed the comb she had used to comb her hair..it had lots of her hair on it. God..it seems her hair had began to pull off..I was extremely scared..I heard the shower in her bathroom still running, so I hurried there to see madam Clara unconscious on the bare tiles, with blood dripping from her nose..
"Jesus!"
I shouted in shock.! What do I do? I was confused.. I ran to her..OK wait i needed to cover her up first, I ran to her room to look for a cloth..I called Jeremy immediately.. He appeared within minutes and she was rushed back to the hospital..
David appeared minutes later with Joanne the fly tailing him from behind as usual..he got to where I sat, Jeremy had rushed in to see if the Doctor was in his office already
"Where is Jeremy?"
David asked, oh so he could actually talk to me..I ignored him completely..
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Bonus episode!

Episode 5

He rushed in as well when he realised I wasn't ready to answer him..Joanne sat beside me..she was quiet for a while before she asked..
"Why didn't you answer David?"
See this one o..I looked at her with one evil eyes eh that she had to get up and find another place to sit
"Stupid girl"
I said in my mind..madam Clara was who I really had in mind..I was beyond scared..when I pictured how I saw her again, my heart missed and beats heavily against my chest..
I couldn't sit again, I had to stand up and pace round, Joanne joined me..I stopped to look at her
"You are not the only one worried nah"
She said..I had to laugh, hmm she is not that bad..so we ended up talking to keep our minds busy..
Hours later Jeremy came out..he stood for a while with his hands on his waist..we both rushed to him..I could see he was trying really hard to fight the tears..
"Jeremy its OK, its ok..you can tell us what happened.."
He opened his mouth..I didn't know he could actually stammer until now
"M..My Mo..Mother has 3months to live..the .the chemotherapy failed"
My mind went bizarre..I couldn't believe what I heard. Jeremy couldn't hold it any longer, he burst out crying..I hugged him and tried to fight my own tears, I should be strong for him now..as I hugged him I saw David come out..Joanne rushed to him..he was equally broken.. He clenched his teeth in pain and anguish..he couldn't even hold in it for long like Jeremy, he burst out crying like a baby. Joanne was really trying her best to console him..he was unconsolable.. I felt his pain, I remembered back then in Ibadan, when his father had health issues, I would steal out at night to see him because I knew he wouldn't sleep till dawn..
"You are my peace"
He often tells me then..
"If anything happens to us never forget that..please"..
He would hold me tight and sleep in my arms..
I waved the memory off, as I watched him cry, I didnt realise I was actually consoling Jeremy, I saw David raise his head to look at me in tears, I felt him call out to me..but I couldn't go.. I just took Jeremy with me and we left to the house..
Although he had refused to go but I was able to persuade him..he laid on my thigh
"when I was young, my mum allows me lie on her thigh till I sleep off" he said smiling, but then the smile disappeared just as quick as it came..I placed my hand on his forehead..he held it
" Bukky, please don't ever leave me"

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Caught In The Moment (part 2)

Episode 3

Have you ever experienced that awkward moment when you have alot to say but just one word renders you blank..
That was me at that moment, like I was caught in a web..the moment I heard
"My bukky"..I lost focus, and I could only open my mouth but I didn't even know what to ask..or say.
I was expecting David to say something else, about leaving him stranded at the altar, grip me for betraying our love..but he started the car again and drove.
What? Just like that..no any other word? Just " my bukky?"
"Da..David?"
He didn't reply, he didn't say anything..this guy is driving me crazy, just a moment ago he made me feel he had that emotion, now he just went blank..
He parked the car, I didn't realize we went in the fashion house already..
"David? I know I hurt you but...
I didn't have to finish, that Joanne approached and he got out of the car to hug her..
What is this? Is this David or an imposter..I got out of the car and waved at Joanne, not because I want to, but because I just had to..
" where are you both coming from?"
I was startled when Jeremy asked from behind me..
"The hospital, where else would we be coming from"
Was this jealousy or anger?
"Jeremy for Christ sake David is your brother, he would do anything to hurt you"
I was speaking for David, cos I didn't trust myself..wait but I did not even say yes to this guy and he just assumes we are dating?..lemme just wait till madam Clara gets better..
The next stage of the competition drew near..we were to present a couple portrait, the best three proceeds to the final stage..
I was divided..the competition didn't really matter much to me now..it was David and his attitude, I didn't understand the guy and it was driving me crazy..
Do I approach him? How can I when that Joanne follows him around like a fly..and there was now another problem, vodka was now all over him now.. That vodka�!
She noticed I had a soft spot for David, so anytime she saw me around she is like
"Oh David that, David this"
You know what? I am tired of this, David has to spit it out..why this torture..I made up my mind, damn the consequences.. It was nice he got a office, so one evening I stole in to meet him.
"David?"
he turned to look at me and as usual kept quiet..
In anger I marched towards him and grabbed his arm, he was quick, he released his arm drew me like a piece of paper and held me against the wall, I struggled..he was a breathe away..coming closer, God he wants to Kiss me..

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Caught In The Moment .Season 2

Episode 2

Have you ever felt hurt? That your heart has a pain you can't reach, so hurt that you can't explain how you feel, that you would prefer physical pain to what you feel..how can one person have the power to melt my ego and reduce me to nothing..it was all I thought when I watched David introducing his fiancee, it was what I felt each time he passed by me like I didn't exist, what I felt each time I see Joanne around him..
Jeremy had been trying to reach me but I just kept lying that I wasn't feeling well..he caught many times starring at David but I just waved it off with flaunting excuses, I knew he had began to suspect something was up..but I couldn't help myself.. David was my first, I was his first, it was like we were bonded in some ways that each time I see him my whole body system changes..I still couldn't believe he didn't feel the same way.
Madam Clara chemotherapy had kicked off, I prayed so hard..I had to be there for Jeremy, and kept reminding him that all would be well..well David had Joanne so he doesn't really need me..
Good news!..the Doctor assured us that it was successful, we could only now pray for the best..
We weren't allowed to see her till after a week..I was the first to go in.
"My child, come"
She opened her arms and hugged me..it felt residing..I didn't know when I started crying, like I had been looking for how to let it all out since..
"My daughter, why are you crying?"
She cupped my cheek and used her finger to wipe my tears..I wanted to tell her it was David, I wanted to tell her he was hurting me..but I couldn't, I just hugged her again..she let me cry till I was tired and slept off in her arms..
I felt someone lifting me up, but I didn't want to open my eyes..
"Gently please"
I heard madam Clara's voice in a low tone, she was still weak, I was now regretting why I slept in her arms, imagine the stress I had put her through.. I figured it would be Jeremy..so I just rest my head on his shoulders..but then, I felt this arms was way too muscular than Jeremy's.. So while we were outside the hospital I opened my eyes..
"David?"
He put me gently inside his car and didn't say a word as he drove..
"David?"
What's this..he remembers me now? Or what?..
"David if you would not answer me then stop the car"
I said and I meant it..surprisingly he stopped the car and turned to look at me..
"My Bukky"
My heart melted, that's what he had always called me..so he remembers me?

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Caught In The Moment .Season 2
written by
onyeneke Abel
Episode 1

My dear readers, it will be a surprise if I tell you that all you've been reading was just a an intro to my story..David coming back into the picture was where my real story began..
As he moved towards us, I noticed a feminine figure with him, who was that? Was he married already?
Till he got real close now..my God David had grown astonishingly handsome..he wore single-breasted suit with a black Oxford wingtip shoe..his dimple was just as cute, brown eyes was way more sexier, he had grown more beards now, was nicely cut..hmm, it seems he had been working out self, his arms were muscular now..oh my God..is this David?..I was lost, forgetting that there was one aunty tailing him from behind..
Jeremy hurried to meet him up and hugged him, I remained where I stood, and tried so hard to hide my face..Jeremy was now leading him to meet me..God this Jeremy self..my legs were shaking, I couldn't comport myself
"Dave this is bukky"
I kept my head down so he wouldn't see my face, but when I noticed he wasn't saying anything i raised my head to spy a little.. And then my eyes met his gaze..I stuttered and missed a step, before Jeremy could reach me, David was quick to hold my hands and drew me to himself..i met his chest and his eyes, and his scent, God I have missed this guy..
"Hello bukky, I'm David"
What? He let me go and extended his hand for an handshake, was he acting or he didn't recognize me..I shook his hand, oh his soft hands
"Bukky compose yourself, stupid girl"
My mind warned me again..I cleared my throat
"Pl..Please..ple..ased to meet you Da..David"
I knew I was actually making a fool of myself when everyone kept quiet for a while till Jeremy saved me had changed the topic
"And who is the lucky one"
He was now referring to that aunty behind him..
"Oh, she is my fiancee"
God! I was deeply hurt..I felt my chest would rip out..so David couldn't even wait for just 2yrs..just 2yrs!..how could he?..he just forgot me like that..
On our way to the hospital, I was strangely quiet, I spied on David as he played with his fiancee who introduced herself as Joanne, with my cornered eyes,he didn't even stare at me for a sec..well she was pretty sha, David always had big eyes..
I knew Jeremy noticed me, so I had to lie again..when we got to the hospital..he rushed to meet madam Clara and hugged her, introducing his fiancee once again..I just stood outside and watched them..so was David just acting or he really forgot about me?

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Episode 2

My mum was the first to confirm if I had not taken some kind of intoxicating drugs to knock me off my senses. She quickly drew me aside and snatched my well packed bags, we stood staring at each other for couple of minutes before she made the first attempt and spoke out, You know that awkward moment when someone is trying to understand if he or she is not attending to a mental patient
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"Nadia are you OK? Are you having any mental... You know, issues?"
I attempted to say something but she continued
"It's just a divorce Nadia, it's not the end of life, or are you planning to run mad because of this?..not that I really liked that Wilson"
I took my time, used lots of grammar to try and convince her, but it wasn't working..
Next she consulted my father and brother to see into the issue, mehn, I wasn't make headways... So finally, I lied that I was just trying to pull their legs. I understood their point anyway, how can a medical doctor just wake up one morning and abandon such a professional career to become a cook? Like who does that?
So I just lied that I was going to spend a month with Flora, just to clear my head a little
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After much persuasion, they allowed me leave the house.. I was metres away from Benin City to Lagos when the lie expired
"Nadia where are you for God's sake?"
My mother voice rang in my ears
"on my way to Lagos mum"
I heard her scream, the line went off, I am sure it must have fallen from her hands..I quickly switched off my phone, because I was sure next would be my Dad and my brother, then my Uncle...In fact, the whole extended family, trying to talk Nadia out of this, but I was certain and my mind was made up
"I love you sweetie"
The girl beside me caught my attention.. She was on a phone call, I was guessing it would be her lover, or husband.. I remembered that was the last words I told Wilson before he ate my poison..
Well don't blame me, but for that singular reason I hated the girl to the extent I felt like pulling her tongue from her throat, I couldn't help it
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She ended the call and caught me staring at her like a wounded lion.. She was startled that her phone fell from her hands
"Hello, good afternoon"
She greeted nervously, i didn't respond. Immediately she quickly adjusted her sitting position, a little farther from me...She made sure her cornered eyes never left my position, just in case I decided to strike..
The bus stopped suddenly, What was going on?
"Driver wetin happen nah..?"
"Which kind wahala be this self?"
The passengers shouted at the driver until he couldn't bear it, he screamed back
"No be the motor I dey try do so?! Abeg una go come down make we push am small"
Chai! I bit my finger, because of my mum's suspicions I decided to leave my car behind..God why now? Why did you lead me to this kind of public transport?
"Madam abeg come down make we push dis thing, no dey form ajebo for here"
One of the dark huge passenger lashed at me..I dare not reply, his baritone and his size intimidated me already, I just simply came down and acted like I pushed with all my strength
"Madam push dis thing, you no dey push anything, you think say nah you AC car you dey?"
Same man again, what was is issue with me?
I opened my mouth again, but his muscular arms made me swallow my saliva with the words I had, down my throat. I needed to think, I had no back up, my family was not even in support of my journey, so lemme just mind my business and condole the rubbish
The Bus started, hallelujah! Only to break down four more times before we got to Lagos..
I was seriously stressed out, I equally found it difficult to locate the place till late in the evening..
It was boldly written
"SERENA FOODIES"
Wow, my name sake!
My face beamed with smiles, the house was transparent, I could see lots of people with bags just like myself, going to and fro... I could spot some cooks on their costumes, some other persons on suit... I guess those would be the supervisors.. Without wasting much time I hurried in.. I noticed almost everyone going into a particular sector, and after few minutes, they come out with toothpicks, some with well packed food..
Thank goodness, I was starving..I quickly searched thru my pause and hurried in.. I had to gasp at the sight...It was exquisite, the counter was crystal built, the food selection was arrayed on a tray that was on rotation..I hurried there to notice the person in charge screwing thru her phone..
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It took her few minutes to raise her head to listen to me..'I no blame am'
"Just take your pick, its free for new interns"
Her words sent my stomach ablaze, you know how Nigerians react to that slogan
"FOC (FREE OF CHARGE)
Without wasting time, I filled my plate with a combination of different type of food I have never had in my life, despite my extravagant life.. I made sure it was stocked with meats of different kind..
Chicken suya wrap, toasted turkey, toasted snail and fried chicken
I noticed people giving me that look, but I didn't care..I dived into my food and ate every last crumb..
When I was certain my stomach couldn't take more I tried my best and pulled myself up..
Metres away I heard the announcement
" All new interns report to the Hall"
I quickly joined the crowd and hurried there..
A woman on suit was standing on a podium, with a microphone attached to it... I could tell she wore a very expensive Cologne judging from the way she stood with pride in her eyes..who is she self, the president's wife?
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We settled down on the seats provided, despite the crowd, we all fitted into the Hall, with lots of space left to cover
"I welcome you all to Serena foodies, I believe you all came here with one goal in mind; which is to become a professional cook..."
Her words slowly went faint in my ears..my stomach was trying to have revenge me, I had eaten way too much...
I seriously needed to gas out, and I was 100% sure that it would create a massive confusion..I shut my eyes and tried to noticed who sat beside me
Gosh! Both sides where cute, handsome guys..I broke out in sweat, the more I tightened my ass to push it in, the more it came back in full force..
I used my jotter to try and blow breeze on my tummy, it wouldn't listen still..The guy on my left side had to look at me to ask
"Are you OK miss?"
At first I was shocked, but I quickly forced that smile
"Yes I am..I am..why wouldn't I be?"
I replied nervously
He laughed..'God who send am' cos the moment I tried to force the laughter..my worst nightmare escaped from my ass, and exploded into the atmosphere..

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Episode 21

There is more than a million David in this world, so it's not certain its the David I know, despite the fact that I tried to convince myself with this thought, my mind won't let me be..
"It's David..its not David"
You can imagine that endless struggle, I remembered my mum telling me he had travelled abroad, I didn't want to ask Jeremy about it, he had alot on his plate now..but I couldn't bear it abeg
"Jeremy, this David, he travelled abroad?"
I asked one evening when we were on our way to the hospital
"Yes, why?"
My heart missed a bit, he should have said no, at least lie small to keep my mind at ease a little..
"Hmm, he stayed in Ibadan before right?"
Jeremy frowned at my question, what was he thinking now
"My brother never stayed in Ibadan"
Was I disappointed or relieved, I couldn't tell, maybe it's not David after all..
"What's this about? You know my brother?"
I could read jealousy in his tone..mtcheeeww, what is wrong with this one self..
"No, I thought it was someone I knew"
We got to the hospital, the doctor was now giving specific instructions on how to care for madam Clara
"On no occasion must she bleed, please it must be avoided at all cost, she should consume more of fruits and vegetables"
Jeremy and myself continued to nod to his instructions.. I missed vodka sha, all the plans I had for her had to go on hold for now, I just miss the wahala, I had not even set eyes on her for a week now, only God knows what she is planning..
"When is David coming to sign the papers?"
The doctor questioned..and for some unknown reasons, my heart missed again
"Bukky calm down, its not David"
I assured myself and breathe down to ease myself..
"He would be taking the first flight tomorrow"
We went on to madam Clara, the woman was weak and it scared me somehow, she signed the documents for the chemotherapy, I could see she had desire to live for her two boys, and I was happy for that..
The next day came, I just don't know why Jeremy insisted I followed him to the airport.. My dear readers, I wasn't there, and I was there, in other words my spirit had gone to the spirit land once again..I was just trying to calm myself and put up a smile each time Jeremy asks if am ok..
And it was confirmed..the figure walking towards both of us was indeed the one I recognized. I tried to faint but I couldn't. It was David! My David!..now my story begins

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Within minutes she charged back to the hall
"Bukky who tore my clothes!"
I ignored her completely and continue to cheer jovita as she practiced her cat-walking lesson
"Bukky I am talking to you"

"Vodka please let her be"
Jeremy again..vodka quickly ran to him like he was her saviour
"Jeremy she tore my clothes!"
Surprisingly he ignored her and walked up to me
Awwww...that must really hurt
He stopped facing me..starring into my eyes..I didn't look away this time..I stared back..until he spoke out
"Bukky we need to talk"

"No"
I knew that was exactly what he wanted and I was quick to respond as I attempted to walk out..but he held me back..his hand was cold and soft..I knew he sensed the anger I felt..he had never seen me in this form before.. I was this sweet innocent girl..but its quite different now
"Please bukky..give me a chance to explain"
I stopped and looked at the faces of my new crew..they all had that beckoning face..
"OK.."
I went with him but stopped to face vodka while we walked out.
"See? You would always be second best"
She frowned but Jeremy was there .she wouldn't dare raise her hand..
I was just getting started with her..she would regret the day she met bisola
"Bukky the day you met me, wasn't the day I first saw you"
Hmm..interesting
"vodka insisted i do not go for you because you were an ordinary cleaner. Which would ruin my reputation.. Myself and vodka were in a relationship years back but we broke up..so she made a bet that if I don't win you in a week..I would come back to her"
He paused for a while to see if I was attentive..trust me, I was over attentive self .I signalled him to go on..me I was just looking for new info to deal with vodka
"I swear I didn't know I would fall for you in the process.. Vodka blackmailed me to come to her room that night..threatening to tell you about the bet if I refuse to do what she asked"
Oh so vodka planned all this..I see..
"Bukky please I am very sorry"
I looked at him for a while..I could tell he was telling the truth.. So I forgave him..but to get to that level of intimacy, that would take a very very long time. Truth is, I don't trust the guy to keep my heart anymore..
"I forgive you".
I opened my arms and embraced him..I could feel his joy until when clarise rushed to both of us, trying to catch her breathe
" Jeremy, its madam Clara, she has been rushed to the hospital, she collapsed few minutes back"
Oh no! Not madam Clara please
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Episode 20

No this isn't happening.. I was restless..Jeremy and myself had rushed down to "Royin specialist hospital" where she had been admitted..what really happened was a mystery we both wished we knew..clarise instructed that madam Clara's situation should be a secret for now..until we know what exactly happened..
Jeremy was glad I was with him..although I initially refuse him to touch me..but later on, I sat down with him and brought his head down to my chest to rest..I could see he was lost..
We both slept in the hospital till the next day when the doctor appeared to ease our curious minds.
"Please I need to speak with a family member"
The doctor spoke out..the look on his face was telling me something was not right..
"Doctor if you have anything to say, you can tell us together.. We are all family"
Hmm I love that..the doctor sighed and held Jeremy by his shoulder to ease him a bit before he spoke out
"Your mother has been harbouring a dangerous cancer.. Leukemia"
Oh my God! I remembered back in school, in biological class, leukemia was said to have no cure!
"Doctor please check again, there is no way I am gonna believe that"
Jeremy said, smiling like he was alright, I knew he wasn't..
"Jeremy there is still a little hope..she can have a chemotherapy.. Its a fifty fifty chance. Who knows, many has been cured thru chemotherapy"
Clarise tried to calm Jeremy but he was unsettled. What do I do?..madam Clara has been a mother to me, she picked me from dust, we can't just lose her like that..
"Jeremy"
I gently placed my hand on his back..he turned back in shock..like he was lost.
"Jeremy please let's go with the chemotherapy"
He nodded to my idea, like he had no choice left.
"I would still need the approval of your mother and the elder son as she revealed to me"
The doctor concluded, tapped Jeremy by his shoulder and went on.
An hour later we were allowed to go in to see her..surprisingly she had that smile which got me confused, maybe she didn't hear what the doctor said about her ailment..
"Jeremy its gonna be fine"
She said in a weak tone..I just stood at the door. I wouldn't want to disturb mother and son..
"No mom its not. It's not, did you hear the doctor, he said...

" Jeremy?"
I called out to him, he shouldn't be putting more stress on the woman, she is the one with the ailment..
"Mum, I am calling David, he has to come home"
Wait? Which David.. Is it my David? Oh no! Please it shouldn't be the David I know. Please...

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He initially felt embarrassed, this was a secret even Bruno doesn't know..he always had that particular nightmare of his father right from tender age, how his father had tried to strangled him to death at age 9, how he tried to drown him atage 12..how he always locked him inside his cupboard for days..it plays repeatedly, in his subconscious mind..all the hurt, all the pain..an emotional trauma..he was truly damaged.."It's OK, its OK..you can trust me..please"She beckoned and extended her hands..he hesitated with his head bowed..since he wasn't coming she climbed the bed..he tried to move but she held his arm.."Come here"She brought him to lie on her chest..he could feel her heart beat so fast, for a moment there it was really awkward as shesoothed his hair.."Eve.."He attempted to say something but she hushed him.."Sshhh, tell me about it tomorrow"It was becoming comfortable for both of them, then relaxing.. He fell asleep..he was becoming too heavy for her to carry, she gently tried her best to remove his head and placed it on his pillow, he noticed and drew her back onto thebed when she tried to go out..he cuddled her"Stay with me"She didn't know if what she was doing was actually right, wasshe going too far with this? He wouldn't let her go..although she wouldn't deny she loved his muscular arms around her..she thought wide, what could happen if she eventually falls for him..?how he would react if he finds out she was paid to prepare him as a business tool..?he fell asleep, she did too..He woke up the next morning and found out she had left early..he didnt know if he could face her after what she had seen..he remained in his room..Eve got a call from her biological mother again..she ignored it..she considered the woman a curse..yes she knows her biological mother, who was simply the richest in the whole city, a woman of power and substance..she was the sole owner of "Sara corps Ltd" both mother and daughter and found themselves two years back..but then, Eve never considered Yvonne as her mother..she was ruthless, cruel and ambitious, Yvonne abandoned her as a baby to seek wealth and came back to seek for her when God had sealed her womb..she had chose to live in poverty than to live with her biological mother..Well as said from the Beginning, this isa long complicated story, because out of the blue, she saw her mother March into Simon's mansion and requested"Where is my son?"

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She tiptoed so they wouldn't notice till she was safely inside her room..she could hear the lady's laughter reverberating..so she wouldn't get distracted she called Bruno.."I'm bored"He laughed.."Girls are always bored why?"Slowly her mind drifted off Simon and got engulfed with Bruno's voice.. The next morning she met him in the kitchen cooking..he could actually cook.."so this one is not a spoilt brat" she thought"So why won't your wife cook for you?"She asked and averted his eyes as she opened the refrigerator to get water..not that she was actually thirsty"Which wife?"She barely smiled, was he trying to deny it? Maybe because he didn't know she saw them"It's OK you can tell me about her, I won't bite"He made a face and still couldn't figure what she was referring too"The lady sitting on your thigh yesterday"She didn't want to be precise but it seems he wants to make her look like she didn't understand what she saw..He laughedwhen she finally hit the nail..was this girl falling for him already? Wait..he asked"So you are falling for me already? Wow that's quick"She felt embarrassed and quickly thought of something to cover up her lapses"Falling for who, you? You are just too cold..Bruno is preferable"His smile vanished, what was he thinking..So that's how she sees him? Cold and heartless? Well not that he cared anyway.."Excuse me"He left her in the kitchen..he left the food he was cooking..she didn't call him back because she knew she had said a little too much.."It's his sister oh"Diana later explained..What? She felt like slapping a tooth out Diana's mouth.."But you said.."Diana laughed"That's what he calls her, that's what we all call her"She held her head, she couldn't believe she had said that to him..how embarrassing..The next morning she dodge out of the house to collect her script for the movie..she was told to get her bags ready for a trip to Abuja, where they would start the movie..She came back and noticed the house was cold"Oga's father came around"Was that supposed to mean anything? Until she rememberedBruno had earlier explained how his father locked him up in a cupboard for days years back..She dropped her bag and hurried to his room, it was dark already and as she approached the room she could hear him screaming.."Let me out!"It was a nightmare, she hurried and held him..he jumped up infear"It's OK, its me..am here..I won't leave you"

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Episode 19A

You know that moment when your enemies see your reaction sometimes..they tend to wonder
"What is this....

" sssshhhhh"
I hushed vodka..placing a finger on her lips as I got close to her..she was shocked..I knew she never dreamt in her entire life that I would even stand close to her..
"Vodka..you are a model..live up to it..you don't have to scream like a Baboo every time you know"
I heard other models in the hall giggle until she turned to face them with that fierce look and they all fell back to form..
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I took a chair to sit and cross my legs..of course it was vodka's favourite chair but who cares?
"Oh I see what this is about..because you now realise Jeremy can never be yours..you now result to this cheap act"
She smiled with a gesture and folded her arms, expecting her crew to laugh at what she said, but they didn't
"And yet your Jeremy ran after me like a lost puppy..how does that feel..knowing you would always come second?"
Yes! It got to her. I could see it in her expression.. She attempted to say something else but I interrupted her
"And to you all...
I was now trying to woo a crew to myself
" that continue to live under the shadow of a fellow model, like she is your god..don't you desire your freedom..a chance to be in the lime light? Instead of always brushing the shoes of your equal model?..The time is now, take your chance and join me"
Vodka burst out laughing to my oral essay until three models left her side to meet me..and then 4 to 6 until one of her bestie "jovita" left her side
"Jovita?"
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"Am sorry vodka but I'm tired of being your house help.." Jovita blurted out..
It was just 3 with her now..she walked up to me with red eyes..I didn't move an inch like she had expected..
"You don't know what you just got yourself into pig..I hope you are ready?"
I shook my head like I had pity on her..
"Unlike you vodka..I don't fall cheap.. Girls you need to see Jeremy pricing a cheap stock yester night!"
They all burst out laughing..she was hurt and I felt so good..she raised her hand to slap me but jovita came to the rescue and caught her hand
"Shhuuuuhhh...please go cry somewhere else"
I said and turn to the girls..
"Who is ready to show case!!"
They a screamed in joy as we all went on, ignoring her completely..It took her minutes before she could conserve the shame and walk out..
Eyah sorry sister, just wait to see your precious clothes, all torn and used as the new carpet!!

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Episode 18

He turned back in shock!..I couldn't move from where I stood..vodka had that smile of victory..he approach me slowly like I was attempting to run
"Bukky..bukky..its not what you think..
I didn't let him finish..I hurried off..still he ran after me
" bukky please listen to me"

"Jeremy please its not like we are dating..so you owe me no explanation"
I tried to convince him to let me be for the moment, to get my head straight..
"Bukky please just let me explain"
I stopped to face him..I wasn't too mad about him smooching vodka..i just came into the system..himself and vodka had been together for a long time..so there is no way he would just love me like that..what hurt me so bad was the fact that he made a bet to make me look cheap..and so when I stopped, I didn't stop to listen, but to ask him directly
"Jeremy I dare you to tell me the truth..you had a bet with vodka right?"
He tried to avoid my eyes as I tried to look into them..to tell if he would lie..
"Jeremy answer me!"
Tears was dropping from my eyes but I cleaned it off
"Yes..but bukky..."
I swear I didn't mean to but the moment I heard his answer, I landed a slap on his face
"I let you kiss me..sir..how could you .."
I didn't know what else to say..he just kept his eyes on me..
"Please stay away from me..sir"
I need to go back to being formal..he didn't stop me anymore as I hurried off..I ran to my room and locked myself up..I was supposed to cry right?..but I didn't..I was mad, I was consumed with anger..
I remembered back then in the fast food..and all lizzy did to me..and then I remembered her last words
"Yes my dear..life is never fair"
And yes it isn't..vodka has pushed me too far..the world is not where the innocents lives. If you are not ready to bend the rules a little.. You would always be used to others will..
If vodka wants a battle..she has got it..
I freshened up..i knew vodka would be having her model lessons in the lesson hall..well she tore my laced gown right..i stole into her room and made sure all the cloths she had on her sewing menu was torn beyond repair..
When I was certain of that..I went straight to the model hall..it was open for every model..just that vodka made sure no one used the hall whenever she was there..that was about to change..
I wore the mini laced gown I had sewed..pick my yellow hand bag and high laced gold yellow shoe..and with confidence I bounced into the hall..here is where the battle begins

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Episode 17

I hesitated for a while..vodka was smiling, I could notice her..God if this cloth gets into their hand they would surely find out that its not completed..
But then, I took a bold step and handed them the cloth.. The man sitting in the middle snatched it and inspected thoroughly.. He was smiling already.. But half way he frowned..ehen..I knew he had seen it..my heart was beating against my chest..he was about to say something but madam Clara was quick to get to him and whispered something I didn't understand
"You are not feeling well?..and that's the reason you couldn't finish the gown?"
Eh?..I looked over to madam clara who signalled me to play along
'Yes..s..sir"
My swollen eyes was a blessing..it proved the lie was indeed sweet..
"You do look sick..have you taken drugs?"
He pushed further..I nodded in response..he took a minute and then finally spoke out
"This gown is the best I have witnessed today..even if it wasn't completed..and for the fact that you brought it this far despite your ailment..then my dear you deserve even more than a pass..you got a distinction"
I shouted for joy as everyone applauded..I know most of them didn't want to applaud but they had no choice nah..
I could see vodka as she walked towards me after the competition ended..she had that rage in her eyes..i had to quicken my steps but she caught up with me and held me back with force..
"Don't you think this is over pig!"
I waited and stared at her for a while..if I reply this girl she might tear me to pieces..I attempted to walk past her again but she hurried to my front again..
"Oluwa which kind wahala be dis"

"Vodka please I don't want trouble"
I spoke out and tried one last time to find my way but she wouldn't let me..
"You think because madam Clara likes you..oh you just wait.. Or you think its Jeremy.. I promised I wouldn't tell you but Jeremy and I had a bet that he would win you over within a week!..poor cheap girl..it seems I lost to him anyway"
What?!..I acted calm and did what every responsible young lady would do..I defended Jeremy..there was no way he would do that to me..madam Clara told me he confessed he loved me..and the kiss? I let him kiss me. Not because I wanted it..
Wait, he thinks because I let him kiss me I am cheap..or he got me?..no no..I waved it off..vodka had dared me to meet her up in her room where Jeremy would meet her that night..and it was confirmed..I met Jeremy smooching vodka..
"Jeremy?"

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Episode 16

I had to look for somewhere to sit first and accept the fact that what I am seeing was real..you know that awkward moment when you don't want to accept what you are seeing..but you know its real yet you don't want to believe it. I stood up and picked up all the pieces I could reach..I had less than 33hours to the first stage of the competition, judging from the fact that it was late in the evening already..I knew there was only one person responsible.. Vodka.
No..I just can't sit here and let her have her way..I got up and went thru my patterns..a tear fell from my eyes..I cleaned it off..now is not the time to cry..it would take me forever to sew this gown again..I had been sewing it for weeks..but then..nothing is impossible if u put your mind to it..i sat and started sewing..I boiled a cup of coffee to keep me awake..but the sleep was strong sha. Anyway I overcame..I could here the sound of my machine reverberating in echoes when it was late in the night..when it was dawn I was half way close.. I picked up the buttons and some relevant pieces she had torn and put them back in place..
Time was against me now..the spectators had gathered at the table .and I could hear thru the the large speakers as the judges made their decision
"Bukky.. What are you still doing here"
God knows I wanted it to be Jeremy..but he wasn't even here..for two days he has not seen me and he didn't even bother to dial my number..
Wait..does he have my number?..oops! He doesn't..but at least he should have checked my training room..
Clarise had rushed to me..
"I am almost done please pass me that button" she hurriedly passed it to me
"What happened pretty. Your eyes are all swollen..you don't look good..you've not been sleeping?"
I nodded in affirmation..and explained how I met my gown torn to pieces..
"Oluwatoke bisola"
That's my name..!
"Hurry!"
Clarise hastened me..but I had not weaved the left-hand side of the dress
"There is no time!"
Clarise snatched it from me and led me to the hall..All eyes turned to me..'Mehn I looked horrible but I no send..no be today yanch dey back"
..I noticed clarise sneaked to inform madam Clara of my problem..
I told them the type of gown I sewed..the quality and the occasion it should be used for..I noticed Jeremy at the other end opposite madam Clara.. Vodka was standing beside him..I ignored when he tried to signal me to look at his direction..
"Bukky please bring the gown for inspection?"
OK nah..see wahala..

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Episode 15

I had a lot on my mind..I was restless..thank God Jeremy had allow me excuse myself while he talked with his mother..I didn't know what my fate would be now..why did I allow him kiss me? Did I enjoy the kiss? Did I want it to end?..I touched my lips..something else flashed my mind..when I had called my mum..she had said something about David when I asked
"David?..David went to lagos a month after he lost his dad..I heard he is in the united States now"
My mom had informed me..David was in lagos and I didn't come across him..well lagos is a big city sha..my mind trailed back to madam Clara..the main problem I had now..
Since the stage one of the competition is just two days away, I continued sewing my black mini-laced gown..I planned to match it up with a yellow hat, yellow bag, had a high class woven high shoe with the same yellow colour..
I had a knock..my heart sounded in my ears..mtcheeeww it was just clarise..what a relief..I breathe down..just that of all the good news clarise had always brought, she just had to bring a bad one this time
"Bukky, madam Clara wants to see you!"
God..I didn't know how to get up from where I sat..it was unexplainable.. I have never been that scared of anything..
I would have run back when I got to the door post of her office..but clarise has eyes on me like that of an eagle..mtcheeww..this clarise self..
I entered and kept my head down..I was extremely timid.. I couldn't look up to her face..
"Bukky?"
She called out as she stood up from her chair and paced round me.. I was using my cornered eye to pry at her o..this one that she is pacing round me..anything can happen and I don't want to die..
"Jeremy is my son..and I don't joke with him..I don't joke with both my sons"
Both? They were two? Where is the other one?..a question I didn't dare ask..but it seemed she noticed the frown on my face so she explained
"They are not of the same father..my other son had chosen to stay with his father but he is back to me..my point is..Jeremy has convinced me that he loves you..the only problem is when you hurt my son..I will hunt you"
She was at my back..mehn my spirit has refused to come back from the spirit land..surprisingly she touched me and laughed
"Dont just hurt my son..case closed..you can go"
Eh? Just like that?
"Why are you still standing there..shuuhh"
I laughed..thanked her and hurried in joy back to my sewing machine..
But my Joy faded..the dress I was sewing had been torn to pieces..

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Episode 14

"Hello mum"
I called my mum..its been a while..and I miss her so much
"Bisola?" Bisola?"
My mum was the only one that calls me by my full name..her voice sounded desperate
"Its me mum"
She burst into tears
"Bisola please come home I beg you.. Please"
I was quiet while she kept pleading..I had a lot of questions to ask..how about my dad? What about my younger sister? And of course David..
"Mum i am fine..I am perfectly fine..and I would come home soon"
I have been avoiding Jeremy but one faithful evening after our model lessons..I met him down the hall way.. There was no way I could turn back..he had spotted me already..so I counted my steps timidly till we got close
"Good.. Good evening ..Sir"
I muttered and attempted to walk past him but he held my arm back..my heart missed a bit..
"Bukky why are you avoiding me?"
He blurted out..I felt I would just hurt him by being close to him..but it seemed staying away hurt him more
"Sir...
He scoffed
" please drop the formality..I am Jeremy "
I swallowed hard..
"OK sir..I mean Je...Jeremy.. Its just that I don't know how to apologize for what I said the other day..I know I hurt you..but I didn't mean to"
He was quiet..he drew me back to stand in front and face him..I couldn't look at his face..God knows that if I had teleportation powers I would disappear..fast!!
He used his hand to touch my jaw and raised my head to meet his gaze..God! Was this guy seducing me?..
"Bukky..i was wrong..and I apologize right?"
I wanted to step backwards but I didn't want him to feel bad..
"Yes but I shouldn't have addressed you like that..you didn't do anything wrong..all you wanted was to make me happy..and I threw it at your face..for that I am deeply sorry"
An uncomfortable silence stood in between us..he was starring at me..I couldn't shake off his gaze..my legs were shaking..oh no! He was coming closer..reaching for my lips..
"Bukky.."
He muttered when I attempted to withdrew from him..
"God..which kind thing be dis"
I thought..I didn't want to hurt him again..so I lifted my head a little to let him have what he wanted..he was a breathe away..I was shivering seriously and then he touched my lips..a cold shock went down my spine. I didn't kiss him back..I just allowed him enjoy the taste..I was about to let go..I was getting the passion..I parted my lips now and responded a little
"Bukky?"
Madam Clara called from behind us..my spirit left my body.. Probably to the spirit world..I am in big trouble

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Episode 13

"Watch your step next time pig"
Vodka whispered to me and laughed off with her crew when I was safely behind the curtains..I should have known..
"Bukky are you OK?"
Madam Clara rushed to me..cupped my cheek..raised my eyelids with her finger to see my eyes..like I had a fever..
"This wedge was removed and temporarily held with a plastic gum"
Jeremy explained when he had examined the shoe..I just kept quiet while they all deliberated..my mind was somewhere else..was with someone else..David..I remembered when he caught me when I had slipped back then at Christmas Carroll..and just the same exact word
"I got you pretty"
I wonder what he was up to now..was he ok?..is he still mad at me for leaving him stranded at the altar?..does he still love me?

preparation for the competition had started..we were supposed to sew a particular dress which would be considered by the board of directors.. Whoever is deem worthy would proceed to the next stage...now I had two problems..vodka and Jeremy..lemme start with Jeremy..he became too bossy..he made me do things even against my own wish..he would want me to snap pictures at the studio with him..go out to eat breakfast..lunch..dinner..
"Ahhhhh kilode!!
His advances towards me was to rapid that I doubted his intentions..maybe he just wants to see my pant and dump me..he is handsome anyway and I could see the way girls flocked around him like lost herds..
One day he took me out as usual..and while coming back he held my waist.. I felt uncomfortable with that but he was madam Clara's son..I couldn't shake his hand off but this is my body and he should respect that fact..I boldly removed his hand..he put it again..I removed it..
" is something wrong?"
I opened my mouth but I still considered madam Clara and reserved my comment
"No please tell me..I am making you feel uncomfortable?"
Hmm this guy is pushing me o..
"Please tell me"

"OK you wanna hear..i don't like the way you touch me like I am your property.. I don't like the way you boss me around! I am not your puppet..I have my wishes..my desires. Not everything should be your way..!"
He was surprisingly calm and quiet..I noticed he was hurt
"I thought you enjoyed every single moment with me"
He blurted out..I scoffed
"I used to but you tell me what to eat..what to wear..and you even insist even when I don't want to"
He took a step backwards..
"Am sorry"
He left..oops I didn't mean to hurt him..but he begged me to talk nah..Is it my fault?

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Caught In The Moment

Episode 12

I took a deep breathe and inhaled deeply to calm my nerves and accept the fact that a man was touching me and was too close to me..I inhaled his scent..and slowly I began to let go..I laughed when he made a face..the photographer exclaimed and quickly took the shot
"What a beauty he commented"
Jeremy held my waist to his groin and bend to meet my face..I didn't know if he wanted to kiss me but I wasn't ready to find out so I threw my head backwards to avoid that
"Perfect!"
The photographer exclaimed again..
Really?! I was shocked when I saw the pictures..they were magnificent! And all I just did was try to escape all Jeremy's advances..
"You come here"
I came across vodka the devil on my way back to my training room..maybe she thinks I am still a cleaner..I ignored and attempted to walk past her but she caught my arm
"Lemme make this straight to you pig..stay off jeremy! Don't you think because you now have this temporal glory you think you have it all..remember you were once a cleaner"
I kept quiet till she finished her ranting..and then I offered a smile
"In everything you said..vodka...
It was the first time I called her by name..I could see the shock on her face..
" I loved the part where you said I was once a cleaner..once..but not anymore..and the throne you sit on now..would soon be someone else's"
I released my arm from her grip..it was the first time I got her speechless.. God it felt so good as I walked away with that victory smile..but now I need to watch out because I just threw a challenge right?
In one month I was ready..I proved it when madam Clara watch me do everything a model is to do..I even insisted I do my own make up and she agreed to it..
I was enlisted to perform in a fashion parade to show case our type of clothes for sale..this was my first time..I quickly got an iphone that has good camera quality..I gave clarise to take the shot for me when I marched in..I was putting on a black sparkling gown with a black Italian high heels..we all stayed in line..vodka was at front. she kept smiling and whispering to her crew..it got to my turn..Jeremy was to come out next..and so I marched out..but i felt the shoe I was putting on was shaky..oh no!..I managed myself but when I was marching back the wedge pulled off..it would have been hell but Jeremy caught me as my hair flew backwards..the audience roared with applauds thinking it was one style like that
"I got you pretty"
Immediately I remembered David

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Life Of A Celebrity
Episode 9
"You know I wonder why people see we celebrities as gods.. We are humans, we bleed, we cry..we have made mistakes, we hurt too..I just wish we could see beyond the screen and actually see us as humans with feelings"
Eve couldn't believe Simon just made such speech..he was responding to the rumour spreading all over the media that Eve lives in his mansion, and judging from the fact that they were about to start a romantic movie..someone would say they have something fishy.. Simon had it to his neck now..Eve had made live miserable for him for the past two weeks..Eve herself couldn't believe he could be this calm afterall..she made sure no one gets fired, she always shunned him when he tried to shout at anyone..She made him do house chores, cook even wash dishes..she wants to reduce his so called pride to the minimum..She disturbed him so much that she was actually having fun with it
"Oh God what is it again?"
He said when she pushed him into the pool..he wasn't laughing but she found so intriguing..
"Come on have some fun..you are too serious man"
She hit him and discovered he was so muscular..
"Stop it"
She didn't listen, she pushed him back into the pool, but this time he was smart enough to pull her with him
"You want fun? You have it"
He splashed water on her..she retaliated of course..oh my God, he laughed! And this wasn't the ones he feigned in his movies, he actually laughed for real
"Wow you are more handsome when you laugh"
The word had escaped from her mouth before she understood what she just said..his smile disappeared and he returned back to his normal state, like he had lost control minutes back
"Emm, I have to go"
"Sure sure.."
Oh my God, so awkward.. Her phone rang..jeez it was Bruno, her crush..she hurried and put on her best to meet him up..they had so much fun together, she was actually liking this Bruno.. She got home late and met the maids whispering
"One aunty came o..and said she is oga's wife, me I don't know how many wives oga has"
Diana explained to her when she asked..she gently walked into the sitting room and met both of them, Simon and the so called wife, they were at the bar, and Simon had backed her, so she couldn't see his face..the lady was sitting on his thigh..she could see the lady was having so much fun..who cares?..but then a sudden rush of jealousy filled her..she realized and cautioned herself..
"What's wrong with you Eve?"
She questioned herself

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Life Of A Celebrity
Bonus!
Episode 8
Simon couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Eve with her bags inside his mansion
"Grandfather's order"
Bruno spoke out before he uttered a word..he stood up and walked up to Eve, his steps sounded like loud drums in her ears till he got to her
"So you are supposed to change me? Another failure"
He laughed..
"Well I satisfy them all, so no loss"
Wait what does he mean? She turned to Bruno with a questionably face..so alot has tried and failed? She wasn't the first? And what does he mean by he satisfy them all?
She picked her bags and headed for the door immediately
"Oh another failure!"
She stopped and looked back at him..she suddenly remembered all the hurt he caused her since the very first day she met him..hmm, she had a second thought, let's make this a pay back, shall we?..since Mr Nkoli is behind her, oh my God! She would show this Simon pepper..
So yeah!..it's pay back time
"Bruno, I'll take it from here"
Bruno nodded and pecked her before he left..awwnn, this Bruno is just too sweet..she smiled at him as he made the signal
"Call me" in a whisper..
Now the battle begins..she called a maid to help her with her bags..mistakenly the maid fell, she could understand it was the sight of Simon that threatened the poor girl
"What incompetence! You are fired!"
The maid was about to go down on her knees and begged when Eve butt in
"She is not fired"
Simon's world collapsed at her statement..in his own house?
"What?!"
She ignored him and turned to the maid
"What's your name dear"
"Diana"
Eve smiled at her
"Diana, get up and help me okay?"
Diana wasn't sure if she should move a muscle when she noticed Simon's red eyes..
"I am his wife..so let's go"
Eve knew that was the only word that would boost Diana confidence
"Wife?"
"Sssshhhh"
She hushed him, she has not even started and he his like this..
The next day she sat on a well designed couch, all the maids tried to signal her that it's Simon's favourite, who cares?
"What are you doing?..get out"
She didn't move..he went mad and attempted to forcefully make her get up
"Don't you dare Simon"
He stopped, where did his grandfather get this demon from..
"Breakfast is served, let's eat"
He hissed and attempted to walk out
"Maybe I should call Grand.."
She didn't drop the statement he turned and headed to the dinning table..
"Listen young man, I am in charge of this house, so it means everything goes my way"
Like she had said, its pay back time!

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Caught In The Moment

Episode 11

I am going to be a model?! I was still trying to conserve the joy I felt..I felt like calling my mum..but I had no phone yet..how I miss her..this was going to be sweet..or so I thought until clarise started her cat-walk training session..she always said
"Keep up a smile when needed and a proud face as wanted"
A mystery I thought
And so the high heels came..when I saw the shoes..these ones where higher heels, my eyes widened
"I am going to wear these?"
I gasped in surprise
"Of course..you would even learn to run with them"
I laughed in unison with clarise..although I silently wished in my heart that she didn't really mean that I would run in these shoes.
"Nah die be that"
For weeks I remained in training apartment..everything I needed was available at my request..I know madam Clara estimated two months..but i planned to be ready in few weeks..soon I could cat-walk so well that clarise would hug and peck me..I could carry my shoulder high..and walk with my own style.. I was making rapid progress..I didn't stop sewing and drawing out my patterns..all the dress I wore,I drew and sew it out myself..madam Clara took one and made a hundred to sell..the sales was great and people started booking down..and then I got my first salary and share of the profit made from the dress I sew..250thousand naira..Jesus.. What do I do with all these money..madam Clara opened up an account for me..I took part time in lagos state university..
There was just one little issue now..it was prince charming
"Bukky come with me"
He called out to me as I attempted to enter my training room..as usual I tailed from behind..observing a very conservative distance..
"Bukky THE DAILY SUN wants a cover for their couple magazine..despite my reservations that you are not ready yet Jeremy has insisted he wants you for the photo instead of vodka..can you do it?"
I was quiet and starred at both madam Clara and Jeremy..I don't trust this Jeremy
"I can't...
Before I could drop the word Jeremy concluded
" she can do it"
And so I was transformed into a pink stylish gown and within minutes we were in the studio
"You're beautiful bukky"
I took a step backwards but Jeremy drew me back and kissed my cheek, his lips sent shivers down my spine, I didn't know if I was scared, but I knew I was attracted to him at that moment..the photographer was smart and took the shot..i was shivering
"Hey..look at me..its just you and me"
His voice was calm and caressing

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Episode 10

I tailed him from behind..I didn't want him to ask me anything so its best I observed a little distance..I was certain he noticed.. He didn't say anything till when we got to the office
"I am not eating you bukky"
He said before he opened the door to let me in first.i met madam Clara examining the gown I had been sewing..she turned to see both of us with glimmer in her eyes
"My dear you did this?"
She questioned with smiles on her face
"Yes ma but I am not true yet"
I emphasised on the "I am not true yet" just in case she concluded that it was a disaster..
"My God"
My mind was running with different thoughts..was is that bad?..I tried to look at prince charming with my cornered eyes but his eyes were on me like torchlight so I quickly averted my eyes..
"This is superb"
My face brimmed with smiles
"You are a pretty girl"
Jeremy commented..my smile seized immediately.. It was the same words Goliath had told me before he tried to rape me..what does this one want now?
"Isnt she mum?"
He questioned madam Clara
"Of course she is..and talented as well"
Madam Clara replied still checking out the silver coloured gown
"Then what is she doing as a cleaner?"
Jeremy questioned further..
"Jeremy am on it..I had wanted her to wait for a year but with this I am seeing..am thinking two months she should finish her training and get out there..she would be the face of this house..I need pretty and talented people"

"See as mama and pikin dey gossip me for my presence" I thought..I really didn't understand the good news until Jeremy explained
"Won't you thank mummy..you would be a model in 2months!"

"Eh?".. It was like I didn't hear well..
Tears dropped from my eyes..I was looking for the right word to thank her but my mouth opened and nothing came out
" awwwnn come here dear"
She called to me and opened her arms to hug me..I cried because it was the only way i could express myself

But now it became another battle ground..the battle for the fittest..madam Clara stopped me from being a cleaner immediately.. Did I tell you that vodka was the face of the house..and that she had won the award for over five years..
"Girls gather around..bukky would be counted among you girls as a model..and of course participate in the competition next year"
Madam Clara dropped the bombshell..the room went cold..vodka was broken..she quietly got up...stopped at my front and gave me that malicious look before she walked out..wetin concern me..?..who she help

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Episode 9

I pretended like I didn't hear him at all..because I could feel vodka thunder eyes on me..I tell you if eyes had bullets that girl would have shot me till she made sure I had no breathe left
I quickly turned to leave
"Bukky.."
He called out again..it was way obvious now because everyone in the hall heard him call me..I had to reply..
"S..ir ..good morning sir"
I turned to leave again
"How are you?"
Oluwa help me o
"Na by force to answer again..or was he doing this on purpose?"
I thought and tried as much to avoid vodka eyes
"Am fine sir"
It seemed he noticed I wasn't comfortable with vodka presence.. So he didn't stop me when I hurried off..
I stayed in my secret room...all thru the day..designing and drawing out patterns..I was tired already but I picked out one of the pattern and started sewing..I just needed to escape vodka for the whole day..I knew she must be searching for me..and I was right..the moment I stepped out to get something to eat she thundered my name from behind..it was like thunder struck me from behind..
"Follow me"
I did.. Like I had no choice..she took me to her crew..those who laughed me to scorn the day met me at the gate
"Jovita..franca..meet the pig who has been promoted"
They both stopped their make up to stare at me..and in unison they burst out laughing..
"OK quickly..Clean our shoes.."
They handed shoes with no specific number.. Of different quality
"Be careful.They are worth more than your penniless life OK?"
Vodka warned..I refused to let the tears drop.. I smiled and went to work..
"Leave that..wipe the mirrors clean"
I did as well..you know God fights for you everytime..especially when you need him to visit some people.I wished in my heart that she should miss her step and fall hard.. And it happened my dear reader..she fell while charging at me for not cleaning her silver shoe to her taste..my people I had to laugh to my satisfaction o..
"Are you mad?! Have you forgotten your place! You bloody cleaner!"
She raised her hand to slap me
"Bukky!"
Jeremy again.. Wait what was his problem self..he was the reason I got into this mess in the first place..but at least he saved vodka because if she had slapped me..well..my hands are not withered
"Bukky come with me..my mother wants to see you"
What?! Now now..his mother.. Wait marriage?
"Your mother sir?"
I heard to ask o..
He smiled when he noticed I didn't understand
"Madam clara wants to see you"
He explained.. Oh my God..he is madam clara's son?

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Episode 8b

"oh..I meant your name "
He continued
I should comport myself.. I can do this
"yes.. OK..am bukky.. Not the cleaner.. Am a cleaner here but...
I had to keep quiet.. My mind kept telling me I wasn't making sense.
He was just smiling.. I know he must be thinking I was crushing on him already.. Mtcheeww.. I blame am?
"sir please if you would excuse me"
I picked up his glasses and handed it over to him as I hurried out of sight.. He watched me till I went out of sight.. It was really uncomfortable..I was greatly relieved that I was able to escape.. I just hope I don't run into him again..
Later that evening I went back to madam Clara as she had instructed.. She took me upstairs.. Close to her room
"I want you close so I can ensure no one sees this room"
She explained when I had that suspicious look
"This is clarise.. She would help you with your lessons "
I was introduced to a fair plumpy woman.. She was in her middle age
"how are you bukky..? "
She extended her hand for an handshake..as a good girl I extend with my two hands as a sign of respect
"no no.. You don't shake like that"
She corrected immediately.. I looked back to madam Clara in surprise.. She only smiled in response..
"nawa o..see oyinbo"
I thought
I quickly rounded up with my chores and stole into my secret Room to practice..the joy I felt doing what I love was immense..I slept off.. And woke up late the next day
I hurried to clean the hall before vodka the devil arrives there for her model practice
"why are you late you brat! "
She hollered at me.. Like I stole millions from her purse
"vodka let her be.. Please"
God! It was jeremy
"Jeremy!" Vodka rushed to him and held him like he was a priced potato
I kept my head down.. I don't want trouble at all.. This one that vodka the devil has Jeremy to herself.. He was starring at me o
"Oga Abeg no call me abeg"
But he did.. Jesus!
"bukky..how are you"

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Episode 8

"oh..I meant your name "
He continued
I should comport myself.. I can do this
"yes.. OK..am bukky.. Not the cleaner.. Am a cleaner here but...
I had to keep quiet.. My mind kept telling me I wasn't making sense.
He was just smiling.. I know he must be thinking I was crushing on him already.. Mtcheeww.. I blame am?
"sir please if you would excuse me"
I picked up his glasses and handed it over to him as I hurried out of sight.. He watched me till I went out of sight.. It was really uncomfortable..I was greatly relieved that I was able to escape.. I just hope I don't run into him again..
Later that evening I went back to madam Clara as she had instructed.. She took me upstairs.. Close to her room
"I want you close so I can ensure no one sees this room"
She explained when I had that suspicious look
"This is clarise.. She would help you with your lessons "
I was introduced to a fair plumpy woman.. She was in her middle age
"how are you bukky..? "
She extended her hand for an handshake..as a good girl I extend with my two hands as a sign of respect
"no no.. You don't shake like that"
She corrected immediately.. I looked back to madam Clara in surprise.. She only smiled in response..
"nawa o..see oyinbo"
I thought
I quickly rounded up with my chores and stole into my secret Room to practice..the joy I felt doing what I love was immense..I slept off.. And woke up late the next day
I hurried to clean the hall before vodka the devil arrives there for her model practice
"why are you late you brat! "
She hollered at me.. Like I stole millions from her purse
"vodka let her be.. Please"
God! It was jeremy
"Jeremy!" Vodka rushed to him and held him like he was a priced potato
I kept my head down.. I don't want trouble at all.. This one that vodka the devil has Jeremy to herself.. He was starring at me o
"Oga Abeg no call me abeg"
But he did.. Jesus!
"bukky..how are you"

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Episode 8

She remained silent as she went thru the pattern..I prayed in my mind like never before..she dropped the sheet, sighed and looked at me
"This is good"
I was about smiling..but then she continued..
"But..bukky..if you have observed well enough..every single model or fashion designer you see in this house strived to get to that position..it would be unfair if you are an exemption"
I was greatly disappointed.. My dear reader..expectations kills..in everything you do..never expect to much..
"I understand ma"
I turned to leave when I notice she was not saying anything else..
"But if I were you..I would continue designing these gowns.. I would give you your sewing machine and all the materials you need..but you have to promise to keep it a secret..I would have a room for you where only you would have access to..there you can practice"
My face beemed with smiles that my dimples became exposed..
"I see potentials in you little one..but before you step out there..you have to be prepared..I would assign a teacher to teach you how to be a model in secret..I want you to be this fashion house biggest surprise.."
I knelt down..there was no word to thank her to my satisfaction
"Ssshhh..remember its a secret"
I was forced to laugh..and she joined me..whao..what a relief..she handed me my drawing materials and asked me to see her later in the evening to know my secret training room..I was filled with joy..perphaps too much that I bumped into someone..
"Jeez am...
My tongue got stuck when I raised my head to apologize..like the moment stopped..his hair was curly.. He had that sexy eyes..the ladies know what am talking about..broad face and side beards..his smile..gosh!..was killing..he wore a tuxedo..a sparkling black Italian shoe..gold wrist watch and a pair of stlylish glasses which happened to fall off..
"Am so..sorry si..r"
He smiled and picked up the pen madam Clara had given me..
"Hi..am Jeremy"
Was I supposed to tell him my name?..he was still starring at me..I felt my legs would fail me..they were becoming weak..
"And you're?'
He asked when He noticed I wasn't saying anything..only God knew that I wanted to say
"God you 're handsome"
But instead my brain re-formatted and I was able to introduce myself well
"Hi am the cleaner"
God! I didnt mean that..how embarrassing..

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