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LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 4:58pm On Jul 16, 2017
Thanks dear
LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 10:49pm On Jul 15, 2017
It only God that will help me o...still remains ur lazy writer.

Onome



The scene caused by my parents eventually woke me up...
My mum was already wailing on the ground while my dad sat quietly with his head in his palms.
Mum i called with all the strength I had left .
My parents stood up and walked towards me.

Baby,my baby you are finally awake.

Mum,easy am very weak.

I know dear..what happened.

Ma,could you please ask that later she's very weak.

Our eyes soon fastened on the young doc who had just entered. Goodness were my eyes deceiving me?I guess I didn't stare at him yesterday due to my state of mind.He was damn cute...I could see his eyes all over me.I closed my eyes feeling uncomfortable with his stare.As he moved closer to me I could feel my heart beat faster...what was happening to me??.


Raymond

I watched my best friend talk happily about the lady he had met earlier like his life depended on it.This was someone have known to desist from women..his mum had once made a special deliverance service for him because she believed it wasn't ordinary. I wanted to know this lady who had stolen my best friend heart.

How far with your patient? I asked as I remembered his reason for not showing up the previous night.

She's fine but sadly her parents have transfer her to another hospital which they feel is better he said feeling a little bit depressed

Really ..oh...wait..is she the one,I asked as I noticed his facial expression.

Yes..but it okay.I didn't even get her digits.

I couldn't but laugh at the dude that swore never to fall in love.


onome


Mum and dad transferred me to another Hospital which they felt suit their taste.I was okay and had already resumed work but my mind had refused to adjust to the fact that myself and the cute doctor are world apart... Even with the drama of my crazy boyfriend and anger of watching my ex pick up his lover from office couldn't keep my mind off him.

Just two weeks after the incident I had decided to get pad from a grocery store when I bumped into someone.

My heart melted at the sight of him

"The handsome doctor"

The heart got broken when I saw him with pad..he was definitely getting it for his girl..aww.what a sweet lover he was..I couldn't help but feel shattered he was already taken.I left in a jifty immediately our eyes met.
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LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 10:38pm On Jul 15, 2017
Thanks dear...I will try to
LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 11:05pm On Jul 03, 2017
Am very sorry for the time it took me to type something ,this is because I wanted to deliver nothing but the best. Thanks for waiting and encouraging.

Onome

I left the premises with anger,seeing him again made me know I wasnt still over it. it's indeed true when people say some injuries only stop bleeding not hurting. I was lost in my thoughts clouded by tears that I didn't see the oncoming vehicle .The next thing I remembered was seeing myself in an hospital bed.

where am I?I manage to mutter.
Save your energy honey, you need to regain your strength.

The handsome dude said, from his appearance he was a doctor. I slowly recalled the incident ...

I slowly whispered "Thank you lord".

Where's my phone? I need to call home.

Am sorry everything was damaged, your survival is a miracle. I let the tears threatening to fall have their way

I would have lost it all because of a man who would have probably celebrated and moved on with his life. I allowed the doc do his duty and slept off almost immediately.

*******
Ehimare.

Hello... I whispered to the phone.

Ehi ,where you they na?i been they your side for 45minutes now.

Bro.. Sorry. I had an emergency case., maybe own babe wey get accident.

Ha..i no fit wait then. We go see tomorrow.
Alright.

I stared at the Angel who had fallen asleep
,what a life? Such a beauty queen would have lost her life. I felt connected to her in her in some way I didnt understand. I felt like protecting her.,taking away whatever she was going her. I stared at her one more feeling satisfied as I assigned a nurse over her.


**********

The policeman tried to explain to the understanding of the couples that there was nothing he could do all to no avail. They sounded like they could bring down the roof if nothing was done

How can you tell me that? 1t 10.3pm and my daughter is not yet back and this hasn't happened before.

Sir please calm down, we cannot declare her missing because it's not up-to 24hours,besides there could be traffic or anything keeping her out late.

My daughter is reasonable.,she wouldn't just want to turn off her phone and keep us worried for nothing. I know something is wrong. Have been to her work premises twice and there's no single soul there.

With your explanation, your daughter is accountable for her actions, stop worrying for nothing .
Come back tomorrow

Am not going anywhere without my daughter... Mama onome said breaking into uncontrollable tears.

Officer you have to do something, she's all we have. We can't afford to loose her.
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LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 10:50pm On Jul 03, 2017
Am very sorry for the time it took me to type something ,this is because I wanted to deliver nothing but the best. Thanks for waiting and encouraging.

Onome

I left the premises with anger,seeing him again made me know I wasnt still over it. it's indeed true when people say some injuries only stop bleeding not hurting. I was lost in my thoughts clouded by tears that I didn't see the oncoming vehicle .The next thing I remembered was seeing myself in an hospital bed.

where am I?I manage to mutter.
Save your energy honey, you need to regain your strength.

The handsome dude said, from his appearance he was a doctor. I slowly recalled the incident ...

I slowly whispered "Thank you lord".

Where's my phone? I need to call home.

Am sorry everything was damaged, your survival is a miracle. I let the tears threatening to fall have their way

I would have lost it all because of a man who would have probably celebrated and moved on with his life. I allowed the doc do his duty and slept off almost immediately.

*******
Ehimare.

Hello... I whispered to the phone.

Ehi ,where you they na?i been they your side for 45minutes now.

Bro.. Sorry. I had an emergency case., maybe own babe wey get accident.

Ha..i no fit wait then. We go see tomorrow.
Alright.

I stared at the Angel who had fallen asleep
,what a life? Such a beauty queen would have lost her life. I felt connected to her in her in some way I didnt understand. I felt like protecting her.,taking away whatever she was going her. I stared at her one more feeling satisfied as I assigned a nurse over her.
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LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 3:21pm On Jun 30, 2017
Thanks sweetie I will
LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 11:33pm On Jun 29, 2017
Am still contemplating if I should continue d story... Jeez m sorry guys. I know you'0v all lost interest. I just had to sort out myself. Now tell me What to do?
LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 6:21pm On Mar 25, 2017
lol..amen o
LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 3:43pm On Mar 25, 2017
Am really sorry I haven't updated. ...I have issues with my phone. so I can't update at the moment.
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LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 2:27am On Mar 20, 2017
Here comes my morning package for you all.
Raymond

I couldn't keep my mind off her, goodness! she was beautiful. ..her face was glowing compared to the last time I saw her.She was still a teen then but she had the right curves at the right places. ...Her face was so tempting and her lips...oh goodness! I wish I had more time, I would have kissed her.Memories of our first kiss resurfaced making me want her instantly
I managed to put myself together. ..I was in my well conditioned office, yet I was sweating like a mad goat....Ehimare shouldn't see me this way, he barely keeps his mouth shut. .I didn't want to argue pointlessly about what was making me sweat profusely in a cold morning under an air conditioned office.I wiped my face with my face towel...just then the door opened and he walked in.

When are you going to learn how to knock? I asked raising an eyebrow at the mannerless dude.

Abeg free me jo...hwfa aunty oyibo.He asked with all smiles.

The thing with this very guy was that, I just couldn't get mad at him.His been my childhood best friend and this what I get by working in same building with him.

She's fine ...we aren't in talking terms actually.She complains I barely have time for her.

But why? she knows you are a doc...we barely have time for ourselves. Yet you still pick her up from work thrice in a week and spend quality time with her.

man...You know they are all like that..Ladies will always be ladies.They want everything for themselves.

yeah sure...let's talk later. .he said moving to the door.

just go ogbeni..have never seen a gossip like you.
**********

Onome

will you marry me? David asked bringing a ring from his suit pocket.

what? huh I almost screamed angrily.How can a guy be this unromantic. I mean we just had a fight few minutes ago...without even apologising his proposing

Baby. ..I know you will need time.If you can't decide now, I will ask again in seven days.

God...how on earth did I meet this guy..he isn't even my type.I love the dark tall guys with broad shoulders but his just the opposite. Light skinned, short and handsome.I agreed in the first place to while away time but now I can't break away from him...he controls my life in a way that he manipulates even the air I breath.

Now I realise no time is worth wasting with him.

I had my answer right away, It was a NO...but just to leave the consequences for later I said "okay".I will think about it.

He kissed my hands gently which irritated me...I withdrew and stood up.

I'll be going, I guess we are okay now...I have so much to do.

******

I closed earlier than expected, I walked through the hallway leading to the parking lot..I enjoyed the cool breeze that accompanied me...till I saw the familiar figure this time with a lady...I was filled with rage...he was my type....I didn't want to waste much time, with what I saw. ..he was actually begging the model like lady..good heavens! she was too beautiful"

I was jelous...for a guy that I lost my pride to and left without explanation...I couldn't figure out if it was jelousy or hatred. When I had gotten close enough. .I used my ever functioning eyes to read her name tag.

"Akigbe Jessica"
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LiteratureRe: Tradition - A Story by blair01(f): 2:57pm On Mar 19, 2017
your story kept me glued to ma phon...I forgot about my siesta all because of it.keep d good work going. Nice writeup
LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 12:57pm On Mar 19, 2017
vivienD:
undecidedwho is this David sef
keep following dr...I'll update later in the evening.let me have my siesta first
LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 12:56pm On Mar 19, 2017
Shakyroh320:
i wasnt invited but here i am,because u are a darling.Kip it coming dear.
uwc...thanks I will
LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 12:53pm On Mar 19, 2017
holuwanoisy111:
Wow Nyc Story Dis Is. Mam Pls Kontinue.
thanks
LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 8:34pm On Mar 17, 2017
I put on my best smile as I adjusted to things at work. ..I couldn't believe my dream had come to pass just like that.Few months ago, I had wanted to work with "peril"when my service year ended...it was just so easy.Indeed dreams come true..I smiled as I placed my family picture on my desk...my parents are more than blessing to me.

maam you have a visitor my secretary informed.

what? A visitor... is it a woman? I asked praying it wasn't my mum..I knew the type of mother I had, she wouldn't mind bringing me lunch at work.

No maam...A man.

I adjusted my pink blazer and walked out led by my Secretary.

*****

My mouth flew open when I saw David...I was angry but controlled myself.

I led the way to my office while he followed closing the door behind him.

I really don't like this unexpected visit...just why did you have to come here? for crying out loud...it my first day at work do you want to ruin things.

Baby calm down...you are over reacting.Am worried about you. ..you never picked or returned any of my calls all night.

It's nothing, you just have to leave here.I'll pay you a visit when am done here.

And what the hell is your problem. ..am being calm here and you are pushing me away for a job I got you...he fired.

I became dumbfounded. ...you what?

just shutup and move to the car.


I bit my lower lip in fustration...for the first time I thought I did something without David's help but I was wrong. ..I could never be free from David's web.
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LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 8:14pm On Mar 17, 2017
one evening while he was at my room, he confessed his feelings for me...I knew I felt same but I was shy to admit.I turned my face avoiding his gaze which pierced inside my heart...

mine..I know you won't believe me, but am nothing close to telling lies.I love you with the whole of my heart he said touching my chin.

i.i...I...I managed to stammer.

He turned my face to his...as he kissed me senseless. ..have never felt that way all my life, I was brought up in a Christian home and the only child of my parents.I tightened my grip on his neck and moaned for more...he kissed my neck and enjoyed the sensation I felt all over my body...I was weak...too weak to protest even when he undressed me...he made so many promises and I was eager to know how it felt..I gave him my pride without a second thought.


Things went well between us, he was caring and loving and he pampered me...I willingly gave him my body whenever he asked....I got addicted to him.

Few weeks after his graduation, everything changed drastically. his calls reduced and he stopped calling after sometime...I did all the calling without complain until I no longer had access to his number.I couldn't believe he had blocked my line..

I cried as everything came crashing before me...I stopped eating. .and everything was meaningless to me.The worst happened when I fell sick and was rushed home.I came back a different person.I barely talked and returned to my former self.(shy and insecure).

I wiped my tears with the back of my palm...as the memories became fresh again.I was an independent woman now and the least I wanted was to be remembered of my fragile self...

I picked my phone that had been ringing non stop.It was David ....I placed the phone on loudspeaker before muttering goodnight and putting it off.
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LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 6:56pm On Mar 17, 2017
susiivy:
Hi blair01 good ur back with a nice one keep up the good work
thank u
LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 6:55pm On Mar 17, 2017
angelliza:
Nice Work always enjoy reading your Stories More Ink to your Pen
thanks
LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op):
dedicated to
missmossy
viveind
and sirblero for being the first to comment
Blair says thank you

Episode 2

I woke up with severe a waist pain,I shifted uncomfortably as I tried to get up . Unfortunately I wasn't able to move my legs.. I needed no one to tell me it was my monthly flow at work.Sometimes I had wished I wasn't a lady all because of it....it always made me miserable. Back at home mum would have pamper me all through .I felt tears fall from my eyes...I miss u mummy I whispered as my eyes fell on my stained bedsheet.
Before I could think of the next action to take...I heard a knock on the door.I pulled up with the little strength I had left and headed for the door.

Good morning I said weakly

Mine are you okay? he asked tenderly. I had almost forgotten my problem seeing him. He was smartly dressed in a green t shirt and black trousers which complemented a black sneakers.

Am fine I muttered.

I doubt...am going for my first class today , just want to say hi.

Alright I said closing my eyes. ..trying to ignore my waist.

Tell me what's wrong he said stepping in without my permission.

just having some body pain...I wanted him to leave. I needed to clean up the mess on my bed.


As if he had read my mind, he left but not after saying he'll be back.

I removed the bedsheet and soaked it...before boiling hot water for some tea.

few minutes later, he reappeared apologising for the time he took.

Here he said handing over the drug he had gotten for me.

no thanks.

It's pain relief. ..it will help you reduce whatever pain you are feeling.

Am sorry but thanks.

He left the drugs on the table and left.


*********
Raymond came back in the evening while I was still preparing my dinner. I had regained my strength after taking the drugs I rejected. ..

Am sorry I apologised. ..I thought what I did was wrong.

it's nothing Onome he said calling me my name.

I got you something. ..I hope you don't reject it this time.

I smiled shly and took the polythene bag from him.

Thanks for accepting. ..Am just coming from fellowship and am really exhausted.

it's all over you...I was happy a guy as cute as that was a Christian.

I am inviting you for our next service. .

I'll try. ..and thanks.

You are welcome...goodnight.

I got to find out he was in his final year studying medicine.

Our friendship developed beyond my expectation, I became free with him that hw could read my mind..


I'll update tomorrow. if I get 10 comments
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LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 6:04pm On Mar 16, 2017
[quote author=vivienD post=54621121]madam come and update grin[/quote

I will update today...just give me an hour to eat my noodles first. .. grin[quote author=vivienD post=54621121]madam come and update grin[/quote

I will update today...just give me an hour to eat my noodles first. ..
LiteratureRe: Hidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 6:03pm On Mar 16, 2017
Missmossy:
Blair01 is back grin following with keen interest. Keep the updates coming babe.
yes missmossy....keep following
LiteratureHidden Desire By Blair by blair01(op): 9:37pm On Mar 14, 2017
it's been a while and have missed all those that still remembers me or my first story "Nothing like love".As usual I will appreciate your criticism...and encouragement.


HIDDEN DESIRE

ONOME
Episode 1

I jumped up excitedly as I made my way to my car, I couldn't contain my joy.Have dreamt about this day countless times that I pinched myself to be sure it wasn't another dream.I tucked my hands inside my handbag to search for my phone. .I couldn't wait to break the news to my parents.So engrossed in my search that I didn't know when I bumped into someone.

Sorry I quickly apologised and continued my search.

Onome he called ...I looked up to behold the owner of the voice that has always melted my heart...without taking
another glance,I took to my heels.Seated in my car with my body visibly shaking I drove off.
*****
You're quite early today mum said giving me a bear hug

I got the job...I said trying to sound excited ..atleast I was till I met that joy killer.

wow...baby come here.Am so proud of you.I knew you could do it.

We need to celebrate this dear...I'll prepare ogwu soup and starch for you your favourite. ...

mum...you shouldn't worry. I said heading upstairs.

Baby is something wrong...This has always been your dream...to work with Perils"

mum....Thanks but am full and exhausted I said running off not giving her time to convince me any further.

I threw my shoes as I descended on my bed...allowing the tears that had clouded in my eyes fall at ease....my mind wandered back to how I met him.

FlASHBACK

wow...what a pretty angel you are, you are a fresher right?


yes...I just moved in today I said shly keeping my head low.

And you are shy?...well am Raymond,what's the name of this damsel.

Onome....I said in my best ladylike manner.

I like your name...but am sorry I don't know the meaning.

it means you're mine. ..I said becoming impatient .I wasn't used to having a conversation with guys...I was too shy for that.

Nice name...with adora
meaning .let me help you with that he said lifting the bucket of water.He had abandoned his for mine. I led the way to my room.

Thanks alot I said. .

you are welcome,it's not always like that around here, the tap is faulty today he explained. ..but we are fixing it before the end of the week so beautiful damsels like you won't fetch from well.


Alright.

nice meeting you mine...I hope you won't mind me fetching water for you whenever you need one...

never mind,I can manage.

I took a deep breath at his departure, he was breataking...his face glow like an Angel. light skinned and cute..,had the perfect body for an athlete. ..I snapped myself from such thoughts as I remembered mums advice. ..

"Men are deceitful, flew from them".
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LiteratureRe: The Cheating Husband by blair01(op): 8:40am On Dec 01, 2016
priceynora:
waooo like seriously? at last .....thumps up
thanks.
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LiteratureRe: The Cheating Husband by blair01(op): 8:39am On Dec 01, 2016
PrinceArthur1:
BLAIR what an awesome work. You are just super good. Am expecting your next story soon
thanks alot
LiteratureRe: The Cheating Husband by blair01(op): 8:36am On Dec 01, 2016
djbasket:
you're welcome, then i guessed right cus i've been following since the days of ''nothing like love'' it's unlike you to end a story like this, you're a great writer nd i love you for that i repeat you're the best.
Thanks alot
LiteratureRe: The Cheating Husband by blair01(op): 9:59am On Nov 30, 2016
Am sorry for the way it ended. ..I kinda rushed it but many changes would be made in the hard copy. ..Thanks again for reading till the end.
LiteratureRe: The Cheating Husband by blair01(op): 9:45am On Nov 30, 2016
djbasket:
thank you, for ending the story(though not how i wanted it to end) you tried half bread is better than puff-puff,most writers when they run out of ideas they abandon the story half way. All the love you're the best.
thanks. ..though I myself intend ending it this way. ..but I just wanted to drop my pen..Thanks for following till the end
LiteratureRe: The Cheating Husband by blair01(op): 9:43am On Nov 30, 2016
princessadeola:
nice one
thanks
LiteratureRe: The Cheating Husband by blair01(op): 9:42am On Nov 30, 2016
Queentrippleb:
Nice one ... That's serves venessa right...... What goes around, comes around....,Am happy for Betty, at least she realised her mistakes and picked up courage in d midst of her problems. Tnx Blair at least for making me not to come back here again
Thank you too for following till the end
LiteratureRe: The Cheating Husband by blair01(op): 6:37pm On Nov 28, 2016
As frey walked around the waiting room. ..many thoughts ran through his mind, one could tell just how much he loved his wife'..if this is how pregnancy was,he wouldn't mind having just their adopted child. Hearing his wife scream scared the Living life out of him. ..but he was happy to discover he wasn't useless at all ...happy he could impregnate a woman after what yhe doctor had said'

Doctor please how's my wife? he asked the doctor who walked past him with fear written all over his face..

Mr man calm down, your wife is still in the labour room.

for how long doc? he said wiping off the drip of sweat that fell across his face with the back of his palm.

patience

*********

finally...he's asleep Richard said smiling

I know that smile...Tare said pricking his nose. ..

ThankGod you do. ..your baby seems to be taking you from me. ..I married you for myself not him

Tare burst into an uncontrollable laughter.

Am not joking her Tee'..I mean it.He shares you with me like he paid your bride price with me.

haha. ..Please leave my baby alone, afterall he took after you.

me? Richard exclaimed.

yes...you.Besides your mum told me you were worst than a towncrier when you were a child.

That's conspiracy. ..so that's what you too discuss when am not at home. ?

more than that honey' ..she said rolling her eyes.

fine...I give up, beside am in the mood for the main action of tonight he said claiming his lips with hers....


But unfortunately the phone rang. ...Richard reached for the phone and placed it on loudspeaker

Hello ...

Hello. .your sister just delivered a baby boy frey said happily.

congratulations man....am so happy for you...we'll visit tomorrow....and you can leave me and my wife to make more babies he said while Frey laughed aloud hailing him..

So where did we stop baby. ..he turned to his wife who had smiling all along'

***********
Vanessa stretched her bowl immediately she saw the man...his attire smelt wealth but she was disappointed when he walked past her without dropping a penny'...she couldn't tell how she became a beggar in the market of Tobia ....life had never been fair to her...if only she had been contended with what she had she thought as she stared at her herself. ...who would have thought she would turn an handicap. .life has really paid her back in her own coins. ..making her loose everything.



And now I have no choice than to drop my pen.....you can compete it with your imaginations.


THE END.


.
Thank you for reading and encouraging. ..even though I was terrible at updating.I love you all. ..don't know when am gonna write again but keep reading my stories. Love you all.
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LiteratureRe: The Cheating Husband by blair01(op): 5:54pm On Nov 28, 2016
Have you ever thought of a life without problem, without getting hurt or even hurting the people we love. ..that's what life is all about, we get hurt to grow up and challenges are definitely meant to come but in whatever you do,never stop being grateful to those who love you, tolerate your weirdness and even those that hurt you...for they all made you who you are today".


Are you sure you don't need an helping hand he asked'

she stared at the young man who had done everything just to see her smile,were would she had been if not for him...she could still remember that cold night Vanessa threw her out setting her certificate ablaze in front of her very own eyes".. but she had stood to her words of not asking Richard for any assistance or letting him know. .she had done enough damage in his life and she had to let him go...

That was exactly a year ago, he saved her life and his help wasn't for an exchange of anything in return'...even when he found out she Was nothing but a prostitute who slept around. .someone who couldn't even provide the biological father of her child'....yet he never left her.

No I don't...and I guess you should start going already. .you need to rest for tomorrow'

instead of doing what she had expected. ..he went on his knees and brought out a small box from his pocket, revealing a ring...

Betty couldn't help it as she shed tears..

I don't deserve this ..she whispered in between her tears.

All you need to say is yes...just say yes please he said looking into her blue eyes'

I just can't, you deserve someone better Ibu...am a nobody, and a mother of one already please understand"

what I feel for you is beyond what I can explain. ..meeting you has made me understand there's "nothing like the power of love"...let me be your armour in your darknight...and cater for your child like mine..and if you are worried about what people would say, you are damn wrong cause am gonna stick with you forever".

she didn't know what to say,indeed life gave people second chances...she made up her mind that instance to live for christ.....as she tightened her grip on him,she knew she could trust him and learn to love him.
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LiteratureRe: The Cheating Husband by blair01(op): 7:35pm On Nov 23, 2016
dreezybines:
Thumbs up sis...Continue with the Good work blair01...

I don't think that Betty's pregnancy is for Richard... It might be for her past Clients or Aristos...
thanks

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