Waste your precious time to read? smh, you are an ungrateful bunch. You realise the writers don't earn a dime from writing here right?

kingphilip:

wow boss Gudpm
it's bin quite a while hope you've bin gud

yup.. Coming back in style, just watch out .

You have truly improved Rock. This is such an interesting read. Carry on bro.

You have truly improved Rock. Carry on bro.

Took me all night to catch up... Scary story you've got here Rock. *now following*

*currently reading*

toykathy: Hi Chistar, I havnt seen any of ur wrk b4. Can u be generous enof to post links to dem here 4 me? Thz

sure. Try https://www.nairaland.com/1465711/story-babe-total-control .Check my profile for others.

Thanks VivyGift & toykathy. This put a huge smile on my face. Just the kind of stuffs that make us write more and post it on the internet. Really appreciate .

The rock5555: I lost half of my season 2, all of my season 3. About 5 of my threads that made FP. And all the babes that followed me from sexuality section. Now am doomed, back to square one.

#weeping#

chai.. I feel your pain bro. Don't worry, hopefully all data would be restored. By the way, I hope you have an external storage of your works, just incase.

Didn't know where else to post this so I'll just post this here. I'll hosting a short story on twitter tonight (28 - 06 - 2014) around 10pm - 12pm. I wouldn't want you guys to miss out on it so you can check it out by that time by following me @Chistar_ on twitter or use the link » http://www.twitter.com/chistar_ . Use the hash tag #Chistar_W to comment on twitter. Kindly follow me too to keep up with my other activities. Thanks.

Can totally relate to this.

YaY!!! Just finished designing the cover for CELL 6 - Origin!!! What do you guys think?

Me likey

Hmmmm... Nice story. See suspence oh

Tuale to both of you, nice collabo. In one word - "Chai!!!"

Chai!!! I've missed an awful lot. Over 20 pages to cover.... *marathon reading mode activated* . Hope say u still dey crack joke oh because I wan laff till my belle scatter .

aso ebi: Sincerely I'll rate the story 9/10......

* Good character plot
* Good story line
* Fairly constant Update timing
* Wonderful, Creative & Imaginative ending......

In-fact good customer service...

Looking out for your new thriller series and with what I have read from you so far, I can only sit tight, relax and wait for another hum, hum.... chai I'am short of words....................................................................... another BOMB!!

all this for me? Dude u making my head swell oh, if its bursts ehn ... I comment my reserve. Thanks for your comments and everything, I really appreciate.

kennybelle: All thanks goes to u sochistar, love ur story, ur dedication to to it n ur summary @ d end. Though u made my @ miss some beats with d suspense @ d last scene. Thanks 4. killin no one except d kidnappers, Thank u loads.

lol, what good is a story if its totally predictable and dere isn't suspence in it? . Lemme tell u a secret, at a point, I wanted to kill John but then Jummy would have to remain single and that would spoil the plot since I wanted to ladies to have a happy ending.

Eni~girl:
Nice beqinninq, lovely endinq. Ur jez 2 qud. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

yey!!! My favourite person . Thanks babes, how are u doing anyway?

ayando: This is my first post n I will thank you for doing a wonderful job. Looking forward to your next story. Cheers

thanks sir, don't worry, the next story is already knocking on your door.

A big shout out to everyone who made dz story a success. I can't mention names but u all know yourselves and a big thank you to yemi2plus for just being there sha even though he is still facing a ban, he still sent me an email once on twice on how he thinks the story should go or should have gone, thanks bro.

Happy new year you all and is it just me or is 2014 already looking bright already?

ARareGem: 0. Finally had time to read it. Interesting.

1. Chistar01, you entertain with your writing and whether you know it or not,
2. what you write has a strong hold on the mind of your readers. So do well to pass the right message through your words. 3. Endeavour to do your part through your talent. The harvest is ripe, but the labourers are few. Se you understand?

4.
And ehen, biko, try to avoid sex implicit and explicit scenes/episodes so that I don't have to skip any part.

5. I rate it 7.

Happy new year.

0. lol... Firstly! Thanks 4 ur loyal followership, correct me if m wrong but I think u've been reading my stories since My complicated love story, so big thank u to dat.
1. Hmmmm... Yea, I know that and its great to know that people actually read my stuffs and enjoy it.
2. I didn't know dz until recently when I got mails and people requesting to add me on instant messengers (whatsapp, bbm n d rest) so dat I can advice dem on relationship issues and stuffs like dat. They seem to believe that because I write romance stories, I should have a clear view of how romance should be and how to solve any problem. Sadly, they aren't entirely right. My stories are just a figment of my imagination. Anyway, if anyone want to talk to me about "relationship" issues, feel free to email me, if I can help, I'll help, if not... Sorry in advance.

3. I don't exactly get this, but I think I get the broad idea.

4. Lol, I'm sorry about this but in my opinion, its very difficult to right romance stories without explict contents. I mean, I can choose to avoid it or don't give to much details but there are people who like it and look forward to such stuffs in stories. So I guess this is a problem I as a writer face: "how much s3x is enough s3x in a story?" I try my best to minimize the s3x contents to three or less episodes at most and so far, so goo so I guess ill stick to dat and don't worry, there is always a warning and I try to write it in a way that even if you skip the episode, u don't miss any important detail in the story.

5. Chai, a 7? That's errr... An A1 right? Yey!!! . Happy new year to u too, hope u had madt fun cause I sure did!!!!

Vivy Gift:

Seen. On a scale of 10, I will give u 8. U did a marvellous job. Can't wait for CELL 6 - Origin! Wen shd we expect it?

an 8? Yey!! ... CELL 6 should start somewhere between the second and third week of January

sкчscrαρεr™:
Chistar you too much..You suprised me with the ending and I must commend you for that. This is a really nice story, Thumbs up bro.. The sky is your limit.

awwww thanks bro. The sky is just your starting point (even though I must confess that I haven't checked out your story in a while

sкчscrαρεr™:
On a scale of 1 - 10, I'm giving you .... 11.

11? Lol .. I appreciate.

Hope u won't miss CELL 6 - Origin oh , cause we go fight if I don't see clemzy in the comment box after each update

carexy: dis is one of d best stories ve read in nl,mehn chistar ure so talented,i luv dis story,it even got me cryin wen i tot john ws goin to die..woah!!!!...ure sooo on point. Wish ot neva ended oo.

awwwwwwww... Thanks babes . Hope u won't miss 'CELL 6 - Origin'?

Dammytrager: Wow! B.I.T.C.H finally came to an end, actually dis is my first post here, av been following since episode 1 bt shyness never made me post.
Chistar i must commend u did a great job here. If u dnt relent trust me u'd be a superstar among star, u'd be extraodinary among d ordinary, u'd be outstanding among d standing n am sure u'd make a difference keep it up

wow, thanks bro *blushing*

IAm_Xcessiz: 3 Gbosa for Oga Chistar
GBOSA! GBOSA!! GBOSA!!!

yes boss *salute*

Fonydear: Lovely ending

thanks boo

Vivy Gift:
Kk. Let's wait for it. Btw, nyc work

posted . Thanks BTW

aso ebi: Since we are in the season of Open Letters courtesy of "Baba Iyabo", i also want to write my own version to @Chistar!.
Aso Ebi
15, Gingernet Close
Ikorodu
Lagos.
Managing Director
@Chistar Nig. Ltd
Wordpress Street
Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Dear Sochistar,
YOU SAID SATURDAY NIGHT!!! and today is Monday...... Baba please come and update oooo before person go die for dis lonely house.
Thank you.
Your's Every-every
Aso-Ebi.
Abeg no reply me with 71 pages ooooo!!!

lol.. Happy now? Thanks 4 ur patience

Aghagba: Hehehehe.VERY SWT ENDING O.bt jummy did she marry john or taofeek

I think I've answered this question sucessfully well

Heyzee200: it won't be fair if i dnt comment afta readin dis,@chistar,u ended d story in a weird and odd manner o!from my own perspective,wat bou john's body or does still breathing afta a gunshot guarantee life?u said nutin bou dat!no update bou zainab's marital life or will she continue with DINNER DATES only 4 d rest of her life?,john nd jummy,taofeek......u can't just leave ur readers to continue swimming in imagination!loads of questions need to be answered!i honestly feel u can do better bro

what do u think now sir?

sкчscrαρεr™:
Still awaiting the update

wait no more bro. Long time no see z, hope u r cool? N wah do u think about d finale?

Sheenor: Thank you mr chistar.....yuh hav reali tried for us...

no, THANK you for reading.

SO GUYS wHat DO U THINK ABoout the finale now? U can rate it on a scale of 1-10 (1 being 'chistar u Bleep up' and 10 being 'chistar you too gbaski )

'CELL 6 - Origin' COMING SOON!!!

So as expected, I got mixed reactions from most readers who said there were some “unfinished” business in the story. I hate to say it out loud but I guess you guys were right. So I decided to write this short follow up on “the story after the story.” Please note that this isn’t exactly part of the story, just clearing the air. View it as an Epilogue. Enjoy.

THE STORY AFTER THE STORY

•ZAINAB

Well, it pretty easy to see that after her multiple flings and dating travails, Zainab finally found someone who she was compatible with and was willing to go the extra length for her like wise.

Whether she got married to the person or not is a question I can’t really answer. But I can tell you confidently she found true love.

Currently, she still works at TOP and doesn’t miss any opportunity she gets to co-direct Henry’s movie.

•JUMMY

Jummy Jummy Jummy… The comedian of the story who love made “less funny.” At the beginning, Jummy was a free spirited lady and comedian of the story, until the issue with John came up.

Jummy finally openly confessed her love to John after all he did to her and well, I think she gave John a second chance, although I’m not sure (I hear rumors that they had a secret wedding). Well, I can’t blame her, its kind of hard to stay mad at someone who took a bullet for your best friend all because he wants to see you happy.

Work wise, things are cool.

•JOHN

When I first created this character. What I had in mind was to twist Jummy’s life a little which I think I did well… Hey! I know I went a little too far but Jummy was too free spirited and happy, I had to give her a reason to cry. I believe life isn’t a bed of roses and it would have been too fake for Jummy to go through the story without any tough challenge.

So the ‘bi-sexual’ issue was just a twist to the story and well, I think I also touched another aspect of our everyday life that can’t be ignored.

Just in case you are still wondering, he didn’t die from the gunshot as it narrowly missed his heart and well, he got to the hospital early enough.

I’ve said all I need to say about his relationship with Jummy in Jummy’s paragraph.

Also, his self owned business isn’t booming yet, but it’s growing at a steady pace.

•RICHARD

Just as there is always a hero and villain in every story, I think we can all agree to one fact; Richard was the. major villain in this story.

He pushed Zainab to the length and tried all he could to make her life a living hell, he almost succeeded but I guess at the end, the hero always wins.

He is currently based in Ghana and ironically, he is now an “up-coming” musical video producer still trying to make a name for himself in Ghana and building his brand all over again… Its been hard without finance.

•TAOFEEK

This is one character who unlike 90 percent of my other characters, isn’t a sucker for love. Through out the story, I made sure I avoided mentioning anything about love when it comes to him, well, except his “romantic” breakfast of akara and bread with Jummy.

After the whole kidnap incidence, he got called up to a legitimate company he submitted his CV to and well, he is currently working there and he is well paid. He even has a house at FESTAC just like Henry, Zainab and Jummy.

•BONIFACE

Boniface is a smart man, so his relationship status is quite obvious.

Currently, his firm is one of the most successful one in the city and yea… He is still a cocky asshole.

•DR. DANIEL

How his matter died still amazes me. But I guess you can buy your way out of anything.

He is currently based in South Africa with his family and currently works as a sales man… How ironic.

•STEPHEN

Stephen finally became a full time manager and was transferred to and GNP branch in Abuja. He still sends Jummy strange messages in which he think are romantic.

PS: for characters I didn’t mention, you just have to fill in the blank spaces yourself

Thanks for reading.

“CELL 6 – Origin” COMING SOON!!!

PS: *A big thank you to all my loyal readers since day one. I appreciate all your comments and patience during the tough times during the writing of this story.

*My next series titled “CELL 6 – Origin” would officially start around the second or third week of january but I may post the prologue earlier than that to get you guys first impression about it. The story falls majorly under three genres: action, comedy and thriller (this would be my first thriller story). I’ll pass further information about it later. Its going to be exclusive to my blog so you might want to bookmark my blog and follow the blog via email now

*The “School life” ebook I promise you guys is long over due, maybe I’ll finally get the time to compile and publish it.

*Check back on my blog on january 1st for a short story.

*Once again, thanks for reading and I wish you all a Happy new year in advance.

PEACe.

EPISODE 42

Nowadays, people say love is overrated. They say love is an excuse to get hurt. They say love is for the weak. They say all sort of things but they forget that love is sharing, love is forgiving, love is honest, love is peaceful, love is patient and most especially… Love conquereth all.

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“You know you shouldn’t have done that, right?” The man with the tool box, who Taofeek now knew as Mr K, said to Mr Dare as he saw that Mr Dayo let Zainab see Taofeek at the back of the bus.

“The girl has been pretty cooperative, the least we can do is give her a reason to remain cooperative.” Mr Dayo replied.

“You could have just let her speak to him not expose our location… The most important rule of this our business is never expose you location!!!” Mr K yelled.

“Why are you being so paranoid?” Mr Dayo said calmly, “aren’t we changing location right away?”

“That doesn’t mean we should…” Mr K tried to say.

“Take a chill pill K, everything is under control. Now can you be a gentleman and drive us to the next location?” Mr Dayo said in a way that sounded like a question, but was more of a order.

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Once again, Henry found himself driving like a madman all the way to Oke-Afa. One thing was certain; Taofeek was still alive and Zainab had seen him so it was obvious the kidnappers haven’t noticed the bags they were filled with newspapers.

“Do you have any idea where the church is?” Henry asked.

Zainab lips curved into a light smile, “so you don’t even know the place and you are driving with such confidence.” She leaned back on the chair. “I thought you knew everywhere in Lagos.”

Henry could sense she was trying to tease him so he quickly shut her up, “do you know the place? Yes or no,” he said sternly.

Zainab shrugged, “take a left turn at the next intersection.” She replied.

Henry did as told but then again, he had barely driven for a minute before Zainab instructed him to take another turn and then he saw it.

The church was pretty big and seemed to have over four distinctively big buildings within its compound and apart from a couple of light bulbs that had been left on from the previous evening service, the whole compound was dark and seemed totally deserted.

It was a perfect place for the final drop, Henry thought out loud as he couldn’t help but admit that it he were to be a kidnapper, he would have chosen same place.

They had few minutes left before Mr Dayo call, so Henry suggested they surveyed the area just in case. Zainab didn’t object.

They both walked out of the car and walked into the church.

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“Hello!” John said as he picked up the phone call.

Silence.

“Hello… Jummy?” John said again.

“I need your help,” Jummy finally reply.

“Hmmm… Do you know what the time is?”

“Yes… I need you to come over to my place, please.”

John pondered a little but accepted anyway. “I’m on my way,” he said and hung up.

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“Is that your phone that’s ringing?” Henry asked as he and Zainab walked into the main auditorium and heard a phone ringing echoing round the church.

Zainab knew it wasn’t her phone just checked anyway just to be sure. “No, it isn’t. Maybe someone forget his phone in the church or something like that.”

The ignored the first ring, but then it rang again and again and again until the were forced to locate the phone out of mere curiosity, they their greatest surprise, ANSWER! Showed on the screen of the phone. Zainab gave Henry and inquiring look in which he nodded and then she picked up the call, putting it straight to loud speaker.

“I was starting to wonder you would never pick up,” the caller said.

“Errr… Is this who I think it is?” Zainab asked.

“Yes, I had my reason for not calling your phone this time.”

Zainab sighed, “okay, so where is my brother!” She asked almost immediately.

“Hey! Patience dear. You have to give us the money first then we would give you your brother.”

Henry shook his head vigorously at Zainab, telling her not to agree.

“I don’t agree with that! We have made two drops already, the least you can do is give me my brother then I’ll make the third drop.”

There was a short moment of silence as if the caller was thinking or talking to someone before he replied. “Okay, because you have been so cooperative, this is what we are going to do: take the money and go to the church complex, at the other side of the compound. Go to the middle floor and wait. We would make the switch simultaneously and please don’t bring you boyfriend along if you know what’s good for you.”

“Okay, I’m on my way already.”

“Good, don’t hang up.”

Henry was reluctant to let Zainab go alone but he had no option, the threat was pretty clear.

Zainab went alone to the location, just as the caller – Mr Dayo, had instructed.

She looked around and saw nothing at first, just pure darkness, so she said “I’m here,” into the phone and then suddenly, she saw a dim light radiate at the front of the building.

She walked closer to it without thinking twice and then she saw them; two men dressed casually. One wore a blue Jean and a red Polo, while the other wore a a similar blue jean (only darker) and a long sleeve corporate shirt, they both wore black masks.

Zainab heard a beep from the phone she held, only to look at the screen and see that the call had been disconnected.

“I don’t think we would need that any more since we are both here,” the one with the long sleeve shirt said, he was Mr Dayo.

Zainab found herself going straight to the point. “Where is my brother?” She asked.

“Oh! That, are you always all about business?” Mr Dayo asked. Zainab could see his white set of teeth even in the dim light as he grinned widely.

“I’ve got your money here, now where is my brother.” Zainab replied coldly.

“Very well then.” Mr Dayo replied. He snapped his finger and out of the shadow, Taofeek appeared.

Mr K placed a gun at his back and said “no smart moves mister.”

“Now can I get the money?” Mr Dayo said.

“You let my brother go first and I’ll hand over the money.”

Mr Dayo stared at Mr K inquiring and just as if the had a quick but silent conversation with just their eyes, Mr K lowered the gun from Taofeek’s back and pushed him forward.

Taofeek limped forward towards Zainab who let the bag of money slip from her hand and embraced Taofeek tightly. Taofeek placed his arms around her and tightened the hug.

“I was so scared.” Zainab said.

“You don’t have to be,” Taofeek replied. “I’m here now and in perfect condition.” A sudden flow of pain hit the leg that was stabbed and he grunted. “Well, almost in perfect condition,” he added with a grin. Zainab chuckled.

“Awwww… So touching.” Mr Dayo said sarcastically. “I hate to interrupt with this family reunion but time is a highly priced factor in this transaction.”

Zainab didn’t need to be told what Mr Dayo was talking about. She disengaged from Taofeek’s hug and picked up the bag. She walked forward and dropped it at their front the turned to leave. She let Taofeek place his left arm around her shoulder to aid his walking.

They were almost at the door when Mr Dayo stopped them. “I’m sorry, but my partner here, seems to doubt how you were able to raise ten million naira in one night without any bank opened.”

Zainab froze in her tracks. Her hearts started beating so fast and loud she feared the kidnappers could hear it. She took a deep breath and turned. “I’ve got friends who have friends that have friends.” Zainab said, trying to keep her voice leveled.

“That’s what I said to him but he insists we at least, count the amount in this bag.” Mr Dayo replied. “So kindly do us a favors and take a sit somewhere around while we quickly count it.”

Zainab knew she was doomed. The one million covered just two layers of the bag’s content. The remaining three layers below were nothing but outdated newspapers.

She sat down slowly, and Taofeek sat down beside her. Her mind was racing. If only Henry hadn’t suggested such a stupid idea, she thought.

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It was easy for John to locate Jummy’s house since he had paid a visit a couple of times.

He parked his beat up beatle at the front of the building and called her. She came out few minutes later and joined him in the car.

It felt strange seeing her twice the same night considering how the first time went but he somehow composed himself and tried to sound as casual as he could. “So what’s up?” He asked

Jummy went ahead to tell him everything Zainab had told her and then rounded up with “I can’t just stay at home and do nothing. But I don’t know what other option I have.”

John sighed and for the next minute he was quite and stiff, like he was in a trance or something then he replied. “Firstly, we would be taking your car since its faster and you might not like what my idea is, but here is what we are going to do…”

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Henry was worried. Zainab had been gone for ten minutes now and she hadn’t shown up.

He paced endlessly round the church auditorium and the walked down to the complex. He glanced round the building and it was obvious where they were because only one source of light happened to be switched on.

He decided to wait another five minutes before walking in. Five minutes came and went within the snap of a finger and Henry did the sign of the cross and walked into the complex.

He traced the light to the middle floor and when he got there, he first peeped through the window and could get a clear view of what was happening. He spotted two masked men going through the bag at few meters from Zainab and Taofeek who sat on a chair.

Taofeek seemed obviously injured and weak, he looked like he would pass out any moment from now. While Zainab looked straight at the the kidnappers as if she was hoping for bullets to come out of her eyes and shoot them.

There was no way Henry was to enter without the kidnappers noticing him so he had to think of some other way…. Fast.

He finally decided it was time to call the police, so he tip toed out of the building and placed a call to his friend in the police who was a DPO and the friend said they were on their way. So one thing was certain… Back up was coming, but what use would the back up be if they were all dead before it arrived.

There wasn’t much time left and Henry knew this. He had to do something. He climbed back to the middle floor and tried to get Zainab’s attention from the window.

He made funny sounds like a bird and after a few seconds, Zainab turned to look at the mirror.

He mouthed, “can you sneak out without them seeing you?”

Zainab looked at the kidnappers and was sure she could since they were too engrossed in the counting of the money, but by the time she looked down at Taofeek, he was at the verge of passing out. There was no way she could carry him out without making a lot of noise. “No” she mouthed back to Henry then explained why.

Henry knew they only was was a distraction. He mouthed a plan to Zainab and she didn’t agree to it saying it was risky but he went ahead with it anyway.

He left the window and ran past the front door at the speed of lightening. Mr Dayo saw him run past the door and instructed Mr K to go and deal with him. He looked up at Zainab and said, “at least I warned your friend first.” Then he continued counting the money.

Zainab picked up a hymn book that was beside the chair and threw it outside the window.

Mr Dayo was startled. For the first time that night, he brought out his gun and cocked it. If you want something done properly, you got to do it yourself.” With that, he warned Zainab to stay where she was and he went after the supposed Henry.

As soon as she was sure she was alone, Zainab tapped Taofeek until she got his attention and helped him up and they both headed downstairs: out of the complex.

As soon as she got out, she started heading for the car and suddenly, she heard footsteps running towards her from behind.

“And where do you think you are going to?” Mr K, who was supposed to be chasing Henry asked.

Zainab paused and stood still.

“You see, unlike my partner, I don’t give a Bleep about you and I suggested we kill you both but he kept on talking trash. Now, who is going to save you?”

Mr K cocked the gun and Zainab knew it was game over for her and her brother. Two ‘BANGS!!!’ From the gun and they would both be history. Without turning to face Mr K, she braced herself for the inevitable.

And then it happened; BANG!!!

The trigger was pulled.

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Henry hadn’t been in the church complex before but he navigated round it with ease.

It was a four story building with two big halls and several offices on each floor. The halls were obviously for special occasions such as weddings while the offices were for workers in the church, although most of the offices were empty. Each hall had four doors; one at each wing.

Henry was a sharp minded fellow, so it was easy for him to understand the structure of the building.

He had no weapon and at this point, he was sure only one person was chasing him. As he ran to the third floor he picked up a plank that seemed to be the broken leg of one of the chairs in the building and he stood behind a pillar, waiting for the person chasing him to come closer so he could hit him with the stick… Or at least, that was the plan.

Mr Dayo, who was now on Henry trail saw him when he slipped behind the pillar and smiled at how stupid Henry was to think he wouldn’t be seen.

He tip toed closer and then jumped right at the front of Henry with the gun placed directly at his front. He was about to wave the plank as planned but Mr Dayo warned him “I wouldn’t do that if I was you.” He said.

Henry dropped the plank and rose his hands as a signed of surrender.

“Wise choice young man, but you are to late.” Mr Dayo was about to squeeze the trigger when he heard a BANG!!! Somewhere in the church premises and he was startled.

In one quick movement, Henry hit Mr Dayo on his wrist so hard he almost let the gun slip, then without a second to spare, he use his other hand to snap the gun out of Mr Dayo’s hand and just like in an action movie, the table were turned and the odds now favored Henry as he was now pointing the gun at Mr Dayo.

“Don’t shoot… Please… Don’t shoot, I have-” Mr Dayo babbled but Henry didn’t even have plans of shooting him in the first place, he spinned the gun on hit Mr Dayo’s head with the butt of the gun. He passed out immediately.

Henry was certain Mr Dayo won’t be a problem anymore for the night.

He left the body there and ran towards where he heard the gunshot, hoping the worst hadn’t happened.

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Zainab had once read in a book that the bullet of a gun is so fast that you would be dead even before you hear the BANG!!! Sound that follows.

She heard the bang sound and which only meant one thing, she was still alive but she couldn’t say the same about Taofeek. Her eyes were closed tightly and for some reasons, she couldn’t open them.

She patiently waited for the second bang which came almost immediately but she heard a male voice grunt and heard someone fall down, but she didn’t as much feel a scratch.

Two bangs heard and she was still alive? She opened her eyes immediately only to turn and see everyone… Or almost everyone was around.

In a split second, Zainab tried to absorb all that was going on around her. Jummy stood at a distance with her mouth wide opened in shock. Henry was on motion, running towards the mini crowd. John was directed at he front and his eyes were focused on Jummy. Samuel was holding a gun in his right hand and smoke emitted from the mouth which could only mean it was just shot and finally, Mr K was still standing where he was earlier with his gun smoking too and a hole in his head.

She heard two bangs, and can see two smoking guns and just one gun hole in Mr K head, where did the second bullet go? She wondered.

As just as an answer to her question, John slopped right in front of her.

Jummy screamed and ran towards John. She knelt down beside him crying furiously.

“John please stay with me… Somebody help!!” Jummy yelled, using her statements to punctuate her tears.

John whole cloth was soaked with blood already and seemed to be loosing more blood than his body could handle.

“Jummy…” He tried to say as he coughed out blood.

“Shhhhh!!! Don’t say anything.” Jummy replied.

“Jummy!” He said a little louder. It was obviously he was struggling to talk.

“Shhhhh!!!”

“I Love you.” He finally said.

“I love you too.” Jummy replied.

A light smile formed on John’s face and he closed his eyes shut… Only a drop of tear escaped.

Jummy went hysteric. She wailed so loud the occupants of houses two streets away woke up from their sleep.

Zainab finally understood all that had happened. Probably Jummy called John who then called his only friend with military knowledge – Samuel.

Just as Mr K pulled the trigger, John had selflessly jumped in to take the bullet for Zainab and in response, Samuel had shot Mr K.

Zainab was speechless.

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Taofeek who now had a little energy placed his arms on Jummy shoulder and lifted her up. He gave her a warm hug.

Henry and Samuel ran towards John’s body. Samuel ripped out John’s shirt and saw the bullet had pierced the right chest- very close to the shoulder. He placed his ears on John’s chest and with a beam of joy he looked straight at Henry and said “he is still alive.”

Just then, the sharp sound of the police siren could be heard and in a few minutes, John was placed in one of the police trucks and driven to the nearest hospital with two police escorts and Jummy beside him.

Henry told his DPO friend the where about of Mr Dayo and then told him the whole story.

He then walked to a slab near by and sat down, reflecting on the events of the day.

Zainab spotted Henry and to sit beside him.

For several minutes, they both said nothing until Henry broke the silence. “I guess this is the best date I’ve ever been to.”

Zainab giggled. “Do you always joke about everything?” She asked the question the second time that night.

Henry looked straight in her eyes and said “no.” Then he leaned forward and kissed her lightly. “That wasn’t a joke,” he said.

Zainab smiled. “That was errr…” She searched for words, “serious.” She finally said.

“So do you want me to stop joking around?” He asked.

Zainab just grinned in response.

THE END.

Heyzee200: it won't be fair if i dnt comment afta readin dis,@chistar,u ended d story in a weird and odd manner o!from my own perspective,wat bou john's body or does still breathing afta a gunshot guarantee life?u said nutin bou dat!no update bou zainab's marital life or will she continue with DINNER DATES only 4 d rest of her life?,john nd jummy,taofeek......u can't just leave ur readers to continue swimming in imagination!loads of questions need to be answered!i honestly feel u can do better bro

lol, calm down. I promise you guys an epilogue but it wouldn't be part of the official story. Just a summary of how all the characters turned out the last time I "heard from them. I appreciate your critism though.

shaks97: yay I've read the finale wooooow

lol... Congrats, I'm guessn u are d first reader.

Khemyte: Pls o oga Chistar, i started ur story on saturday nd i saw pple commentin on ur 2 previous story. Pls cn u kindly share cuz i dnt want 2 miss owt.*beggin on mai knees*

just click on my username "Chistar01" and you would be redirected to my profile where you would see all my stories on nairaland

Wait no more >> http://sochistar./2013/12/30/b•i•t•c•h-hold-your-breath-episode-42/ (click to read the final episode on my blog now) I'll post it hear early tomorrow morning.

I'm sure the wait would be worth it.