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jagugu88li:
...and now i have come full force
********
Done reading. Dancing kukere!!

So Rita believes shes the "it girl" for NOsa. Poor thing. Nosa subconsciously has a crush on Efua, efua doesnt know that she'll either give in to Nosa sooner or later and Eyi is a loving crushing brother.

Izzy......yua own tire me finish. Na wa oo

Ketchi my ketchi......you qualify as a comidian.

Dupeolarex.....what do you think?

full force indeed! Jagugu sweet.
i always smile to ur comments

Nnenna ... I started from page zero. It's a nice stroy I must confess and I'm glad I stumbled across it.
Wheewww! !! I wished I could read it all up to this point, your updates are long and captivating. .. I've bookmarked tho , but do mention me when you update ..

saraphina:
creeza baba I hail u ..I'm so honoured being worthy of ur dedicated work to my humble self..

You are so welcome. There won't be Cree.za if it weren't for you guys and You especially.


nnenna it's been a while . welcome back

queenitee I see you dearie

Missmossy:
You didn't ask of me Creeza well done ooo. Even after you continued your story keep it up

Sorry miss... awww .. how is you ? I missed you like kilode! please forgive my ignorance.

Queenitee and refiner , jagugu88li and veekid



Izzy



I raked my fingers through my hair, it was dry and my life was not too smooth either . The feeling that my cousin was soon to know what I'd been up to lately and how many times I'd skip classes .



" Who is going to tell her ? Not Kechi , that's for sure "



" What did you say ? Kechi asked me while she combed her hair.



" Nothing "



" Who just called you ?



" my Big sis " I replied scratching my head in confusion.



" Why the long face ?

Kechi paused and stared awkwardly at me. That was the face she gave when my eyes were glittering and my skin became pale.



" You re doing it again "



" I can't help it " I said " It comes whenever I'm very troubled "



" I see "



I stood up and opened the door, I looked down the corridor ,all the way to the end of the hall. My neighbours were all in and the environment was lively. Music, noise and gossips.

I returned to the bed and sat with a blue throw pillow on my laps. " I've really screwed up , Nkechi. "





I wanted to tell her what had happened between me and Ade but it was too late. the deed had been done . Rather ,I put it out in an open conversation pattern "



Kechi what happens when you want two toys, You become so mad about the new one that you threw away the old trusty- goody, but then, you tried the new one and it's no better than the one you had before?"



" simply throw it away and pick up the old one . "

"it's not easy at this point " I said



Nkechi left the dressing mirror and paced the room on her high heels, cat walking to melodies that only she could hear in her head.



" Then let me have the old toy while you search for a new.."



She was interrupted by our hostel mate who entered the room.



" Izzy and Kechi .. fine girls .na wa o.. I hail sha!



" what do you want ,Fejiro ? I asked blankly.



" abeg una cook beans?

I dae perceive aroma here "



" no be only beans " Kechi interrupted " You for kuku bring your balls mae I cook for you . Ozuo ! ifu Ka odi, abia n'oriri nwa oha amalie ( Look at him . Where ever there is food, that's where you will be)



in that moment , It became clear. Either wait for things to get worse or take the bull by the head and end the problem myself.

I got up from the bed and put on my shoes . quickly combed my hair and powdered my face. " Excuse me Fejiro . Let me pass through ."


" Where are you going ? Kechi asked



" I have to see Dani. I need him now"


Tbc

Lankyannie and Saraphina , kpagogin and Adesina12 ( the sweet popcorn provider )


Chapter 8


Efua



"well you heard me? Rita asked again for the umpteenth time.

Nosa and myself stared blankly into her face. She fumed with anger and storm.

" Please it's not what you think "



"why are you explaining to her ?

" Why won't she ,eh Nosa ? Rita barked.



I got up to walk away . It was too much for me to handle, the shame of being on the receiving end weighed me down. it caught me right up in the neck and I wished I could let it all out in words. Instead I chose to be a good christain and walk away from temptation.



" I can't take this , please count me out of any rubbish that's about to happen here" I said

.



I grabbed my bag and stood up.

" Effy, wait ...!



"Please Nosa , Stop calling me Effy. It's Efua ..." I paused " don't you understand? this whole mess is your fault, sorry to say but you knew the rules against bringing in your lover to stay here with us and it's consequences but yet still , you broke the law. Now trust me , I've been quiet for the sake of peace but Uyi has a better reason to kick her out. I'm sorry Rita, " I turned to her direction " I don't know what you think but this thing... this EffyNozzy thing,it's not real and I don't care about RitzNozy too or whateve...."



Rita slapped me and I felt the pain on the reverse side of my cheek.

Nosakhare was silent and he only scratched his head once or twice before he stood up.

" Hey ! stop now "

He pulled Rita back.

" we ve had enough drama ok . Rita stop it "



I raised my index finger up and proclaimed , "The God I serve is a merciful God. I'll have mercy on you for this , and hope he will forgive me for the evil in my heart and all that I wished I could do to you "



" Haha! so you can plan evil in your heart ?



" Keep quiet ! " Nosa said.

I had other things to do. I wished I could tear her throat apart and feed the tongue to vultures,while I watch her bleed to death. No . That was evil .



I realised my birthday was two days upfront . I'd better use up my energy for something else. Even a little celebration won't hurt . just a little party.



" where are you going ? Nosa asked very concerned

" To eat lunch " I said as I walked out " and do something worthwhile than this rubbish "



" well . Me too. I have a package to prepare for somebody , I should get busy "



" What ? you guys are leaving me here ? Rita screamed .



As I searched for my keys to open my door, I heard Uyi come in from the main entrance.

" Hello ! bring it down ok. Don't shout like a lunatic "

His footsteps stopped and he touched something before he continued

"Nosa please get this dog out of here or I'll throw her out myself "

Lankyannie:
Thanks for the mention creez.this izzy gurl is really confusing me,did she do daddy and mummy thing with adeas for nosa,na badoo style im wn take see our sister efua's red panties.may God help us ooo

it will be clear very soon

refiner:
...see as u caught me red handed...i'm thrilled with this story...

Oya dont interrupt me again...come and be going

about time for that , I ll be back later. please make sure you enjoy the story and skip any part you think is boring.. just saying tho!

vikkimimi and refiner ... I sight u . Do come back again, and when you deem it worthy, please drop a comment. .

BlissfulJeff:
nice piece bro.kip it coming

thanks jeff

veekid:
Thanks for the mention.. Dem Olosho gng gat me loling

yea .. me to bro.. it's savage! !!

Efua



I washed out the dishes I had used for breakfast properly inside the sink and made sure everywhere was in order before turning to leave.



" get your stinking ass out of my way " Rita's voice came as she bumped into me.

I kept quiet and let her pass through. Deep down inside me , I was boiling with anger but the light that made my life meaningful , proved I was more than this rubbish.



After a brief glance at me, she took the cup of water she had come to collect from the kitchen and left , only to stop at the door and heave a long sigh of disgust.


" some people will be claiming holy holy while they are planning on snatching other people's boyfriend. " She said and disappeared out of sight.

Rita who was Nosa's girlfriend now stayed in our apartment even against Mr. Ake's instruction to we occupants not to bring in squatters.



" Oh God , please if it is your will . Let this cup pass me by " I said a short prayer.

I came into the corridor and then to the living room where my bag was. I had to get ready for work and I was late. My phone rang and it was Iziegbe's Mom on the phone.



She was worried and I wondered why Izzy wouldn't pick her mother's call. Probably she was in class. I dialed Izzy's number and she picked after the third ring.

**

We had a little disagreement after she failed to give an excuse for ignoring her mom.

" You should call your mum . I was on the phone with her. She was worried that you haven't picked her call since last night. Where have you been? Why was your phone on but you didn't pick?

I let the heavens loose on her head with anger, then I calmed down to listen to her explanations....before...



" You went to all night programme in the church, eh? .. No.. ok it's Night class now, not church again...? No. Your phone doesn't ring out again?.. listen to me, Izzy listen and stop lying. Good, call Aunt, call your mom. You are her only daughter and she is worried about you. Don't ever try this rubbish again, are we clear?... are we... ok good"

After that call.. I felt so good. Wheewww!! Didn't know I had it in me to yell out like that.

After a while I grabbed my bag and made it for the door.



****



I dropped my legs on the table and rested my head against the sofa. It had been a hectic day and I needed a nice warm bath after so much work at the office.



" Hey there! Nosa' s voice woke me up from my slumber.



" Hi"

" So tired? Want a cup of coffee? He said smiling and his intonation was British.

I chuckled a laughter and shook my head. It was funny, why the sudden kindness.

" Effy , don't tell me you don't want my coffee. I am the best coffee maker in town "



I opened my eyes and raised an eyebrow . Effy? That one is new*



" I see!

Nosa laughed and sat next to me . He wrapped his arm round my neck and tried to whisper into my ear.



" Please stop this " I said impulsively.



" I thought we are now frien..."

" Yes we are but don't touch me "

"But yesterday you allowed me hug you . I thought. ."

" yesterday, I was confused but I think it's clear now. We are friends, fine but don't go beyond that "



" okay " he said and rubbed his palm together. He took off his Kharky shirt and fanned himself.



" it's hot in here . " he heaved a sigh . " have you seen Rita around since you came in?"

"Nope "

He tried taking off his vest top. It was too tight so he asked me to help him.

"What? Why? My mind was shattered to pieces.



"Please..." Nosa said with his head bowed down and arms stretched .



He barely finished the statement when Rita came out of nowhere and started shouting..

" Yes ! I said it! I was right. .. boyfriend snatcher !! Woooooo! Asawo !! Olosho !(lovepedler )!. Sister Mary Ko , mother Theresa ni!! I have caught you today. Yes o !



Tbc

girlharley Michelle55 enirock Adesina12 jagugu88li veekid Lankyannie queenitee MozB sunshine46

continues *


Izzy



He followed me endlessly. Even after the classes he still tried to talk to me . I sneaked through the corridors when I saw him talking to his paddies, and lucky me or so I thought.



" holy ..s*hit!!! I was shocked to see him .

" hey Izzy! There is nothing holy about sh*it or piss. God won't be happy if shi*t is holy"



" why are you following me ?

" Nothing. .. I just wanted to ask you a few questions "

" You already said that few hours ago "



" and you said you were in a hurry . So I let you go to where ever was so vital and demanding at that point"



" Quit fu*cking around the bush , Clinton . " I barked and slapped my forehead softly.



Clinton Sigwella , " Clean Thing " as he was fondly called was one of Dani's buddies and he was the geek among them. A south African by birth but has been in Nigeria all his life.The christain boy : see no evil, hear no evil, say no evil.

When you try to make a point , he attacks you with his own ideas which are abstract and so painful. He was such a pronounced nerd . A bookaholic and what you call " jackophite " in uniben.

Seeing him here meant two things. : either he wanted something or he was going to give something and trust me his packages are not cool at all.



" Izzy ? Why do you like fuu*king so much? Now you are even fuc*king in the bush that is meant for wild rodents and ruminants." He replied.



" see! You know what ? " I said and pat him on the shoulders " I don't have time for all this. I'm running late for my date . Ok"



He grabbed my arms when I turned to leave . He looked into my eyes with confidence and I knew something was coming. I hoped it was not going to be stupid. I only tolerated Clinton because of Dani but it was up to my throat already.

" Why do you like taking off so quick like a rocket! I bet you'd make a new record if we measure your speed"



" You think this is funny? Let go of my arm or I'll scream and trust me you won't like it"



He scanned through the faculty block and saw people moving , everyone with his or her business. No one seemed to care .



" Shout ! Scream, even the V.c won't save you . "



" Are you crazy ? " I was shocked " okay what do you want ?



" Why have you been avoiding us?

" who is us?

The question sounded stupid and pointless.

" You know. Dani , me , the boys" he adjusted his eye glasses.

" what makes you think I'd avoid you ? I scoffed and soaked my lower lip with my tongue's saliva.

He brought out his cell phone and I knew exactly who he wanted to call. He must be joking. I escaped his grip swiftly and ran as fast as I could. Everyone that saw me thought I was mad or something.

But think of it. Do I care ? I had a plan. And with everything in place , it was going to work.

*******



I banged at the iron protector for someone to help out. I was a bit tipsy but very sure of what I was doing.



" Are you sure there is someone at home? Ade asked with a low voice.



" Yea " I said with certainty " even if everyone went out.... ah speaking of the devil , here he comes."



My neighbour came out of his room to open the protector. He was a final student and hardly left his room.

The building was a bungalow built with self cons inside and had a gate that overlooked the Streets with a rectangular fence.

After our date that evening, Ade had brought me home and he parked outside the private hostel. He wanted to go back home but I had insisted he stayed for the night, I wanted us to have a little more chat and catch up with each other. I was starting to get fond of him .

****

I searched my purse for my keys and turned to see Ade surveying the environment . He looked so handsome tonight, I just couldn't get my mind off the fact that I wanted something. I was not sure yet.

" nice place you have here "

" This box ?"

" it's cool "

" come in" I said having gained us entry into my room.

Ade made himself comfortable on the bed . He seemed to be happy but won't say a word about it.



"So what's it you want to talk about? He asked me.

" Tell me more about your personal life " I sat close to him on the bed .

" which part of it ?



"The fun part " I said smiling hopelessly .

He brought his head forward. My heart started to beat very fast , it was strange but the feeling was intense. I had to make it stop. I withdrew a little but Ade grasped my hands.



" my heart is beating fast , Izzy " he said .

" mine too. my stomach is tumbling up and down"



He scoffed and brought me back under his envelope of an embrace .

This wasn't my first time , so why feel so shy? in that moment I felt powerful, I was with a young General , a very rare thing nowadays , but in my room was one and he wanted me so badly even more than I did him.

I took my phone and put it on silent mode.



His lips came forward towards mine . It was sensational and emotional and then...

His phone rang.

"Chief " again.

He drew back from my arms and switched off his phone.

"Who was that ?

" A friend. He is useless at this point . "Ade said " don't let anyone ruin this moment "



He came forward again. This time we were already smooching on the bed and I took off his shirt. I saw marks on his chest and and upper arm, they were whip marks.
certainly .

" He is a soldier , Izzy. What did you expect? " a voice in my head said.



We touched each other at sensible points. He came for my bra and cupped my nippzz in his palm. He untangled the bra's hook from behind while he feasted on my neckline. He goes down to my abdomen and kisses my pubic boundary. He inserted his finger into my... uhhshhshshs. .... I pushed him back a little but somehow allowed him to continue.

He came back up and sucked my tips.. it was so electrifying and then...



The door creaked unexpectedly. Ade stopped and turned round to look at it, he sensed trouble.



" There is someone outside "



" There is no one. It's just the wind " I said and ran my fingers on his chest.



"Are you sure ?

"Yea."

I was not sure but , the present affair was too sweet for me to stop. I was dying to have him inside me.

I moaned softly and subtly when he resumed the romance. I nearly shouted when he started doing magic to me down there with his tongue. I scratched his backbone at every launch he made: Soft , wet and itchy. I felt above the moon. I Felt powerful.





As the sweetness and pain I enjoyed accumulated, I was feeling guilt. Guilty of many things and a tear broke from my eye and caressed my cheek when I thought about Dani. My sweet Daniel.


tBc

bibijay123:
Are you blaming her?

did I?
she says " she feels powerful nah " the priest wants her.

....

Michelle55:
awww,thanks hun for the sweet dedication.. You just made my day. Because i am already tired of sitting all day in a classroom with a bunch of annoying kids,doing nothing.. Thanks for the update and keep it coming.

You re welcome Ma!

it's all down on paper actually. ! wish I had ten palms to type all at once.

Michelle55



Efua



" Welcome back Efua " Uyi stood by the door to welcome me.


It was just five days and he missed me that much already. Hmm , strange.

" Thank you ." I replied.

" how was your trip ?

" it was blessed. The lord is faithful"

" Your parents?

" Fine ...wait!!! Why are you so concerned " I asked and dropped my mobile phone on the centre table.
I dropped my bag beside the table and and stood arms akimbo. Naturally, this wasn't me but I was disappointed in him.

" I know it's not the right time , but I want to apologise for the other day "


" it's a free world. I know you had your choices but for the love of God, Uyi you are my friend and believe me I was hurt"


" I know ... that's why ..."

Someone clapped three times from behind. I turned to see the kingpin of terror himself. The sly Nosa. He clapped again then smiled.
He came forward.

" Bravo ! Bravo!! So the secret love birds do fight "
" snap out of it Nosa " I said

" really? I don't see a picture to snap here"

'' oh God , please . Not again'' *

One thing I hated about Nosa and couldn't help but find it mysterious was the challenging fact that you couldn't tell when he was serious or not. Or when he was being nice or rude . This hard nutshell he had made me feel awkward around him.


Suddenly, Nosa laughed and hugged me tightly. I was weak and speechless, standing like a pile of wood that was ready to be chopped down. It was so surprising .


" Welcome back Efua " Nosa said " we missed you. Me especially , please accept my apologies for being rude to you. I'm a bad ass. I know!"


*hah!! Just like that ? Please someone tell me I'm dreaming. I pinched myself. No! Efua you re wide awake. This is real.


He released his grip and smiled from cheek to cheek.


" I don't understand " I began " what's happening here?


" I'm your friend Efua" Nosakhare concluded and touched my chin " don't be afraid of me. And oh! Before I forget , happy birthday in advance"


I turned to look at Uyi. He was silent, cheerful. How did they know my birthday was around upcoming?


I couldn't understand. Why the sudden change in heart. Or maybe my prayers had started working and the sinner ,Nosa , has turned away from his devious path. I was so happy

tBc

veekid enirock queenitee Lankyannie MozB

Chapter 7





Efua


I pushed the gate open and was so excited . It was barely a five day off- duty and I had one destination to go : home.


" home sweet, home"

" Efua " Mama shouted in joy and came running to hug me.


"Heei!!! How are you doing?


"I'm fine Ma. Thank you "

" You ve grown thin o"


" Iye ( meaning mother in Bini) .. it's stress o"

"Abi? Okay come inside my daughter . Welcome " mama was so happy to see me.

She carried my bags and pulled me along .
Being home got my mind off many terrible things that had taken place back at Umuahia . When I left for Benin , Nosa and Uyi Osa didn't even bid me goodbye or even a bad-bye. Uyi was guilty of his drinking habit and Nosa probably still mad at me for being his worst nightmare.

"So Efua . Tell me " mama brought me back from my thoughts


She sat next to me and put her hand round my neck.



" what is it mummy ? I asked , hoping she would say something nice.

" Do you attend a fellowship over there ? How often do you pray? How often do you read the Bible? Do you fast for two weeks in a month as we do here?..."


She went on and on . I replied "Yes " to every question.

I asked about my father.

" he went for a church meeting. He will be back soon. Bring your bags my dear."


She stood up and pulled me along. It was obvious she had missed me a great deal . I did too and it was so much on my part.


" ah! Mama. Easy nah , we have the whole week together. "


" it's not my fault my dear"

" it's fine . I'm here now "

" Thank God o, oya go and change. I'll prepare dinner "
*********

I put away the plates and came back to the dinning table to be with the sweetest couple ever . My adorable parents.
Papa told me he had seen a vision about me falling into temptation and eventually out of faith. He encouraged me to be steadfast and pray without ceasing .

" the Devil and his agents are roaming unchained . He might be your neighbour. Be very careful "

It was a warning from above .
We discussed into the night and we had fun . Papa narrated their ordeal when I forgot my phone at home. It was simply a high jump situation for them.


" Your mother had to fast for three days so that you would be safe and sound . See how she was fidgeting over little things like ; who knows if Efua had eaten o! Honey, do you think Efua will see where to rest her head for the night ?




He laughed and I joined him .

" And your Dad even used your phone as a point of contact. Imagine! Thank God you are healthy, " Mama added " so where you stay in Umuahia, is it comfortable? "

I gave a it's OK kind of look and we all smiled. After that we said a short prayer and retired for the night.


********

Izzy


My phone rang and it was Ade . He had called many times but I wouldn't pick.
This time was different, i had calmed down from my weeping . I was crying over my father's death as the memory flashed through my mind. I pictured it.

Ade 's story made me cry even more.


"Hello "


" This is the twelfth time now. You don't want to pick my calls anymore?



" I'm sorry dear " I replied without thinking twice. I meant it.



" why ?

" I was busy in the kitchen "



He sighed on the phone.

" okay ! I hope you are finner now?

I smiled then replied " yea "

He breathed into the phone mouthpiece on his end ,

" You just took off the other day "

" I was pressed and I don't fancy public lavatories " I lied for the second time.


After a while on the phone , he fixed another date and this time I promised not to walk out on him. It was hard but I would give it a try.


" Yea! You can count on it"

" okay bye"


" okay take care " I said and went off the line.







It's true they say that women are ambivalent and don't know what they want in life. I was at crossroads. Choose between Dani and Ade , but I wanted more. I wanted them both.

" Someone is having fun while I'm doing all her school and house works " Kechi's voice came when she opened the door.

I smiled and jumped up and hugged the light out of her , she had a good heart and it was pure .


" I love you so so much-- much. Muahh !


She pushed me back " hey. Easy iam not your fellow lesbian. I don't want to go to jail yet. Geez!!! "

" idiot"

" whatever "

" how long have you been outside the door ? I asked .

"Why ? I just came in now"

" nothing? OK just forget it"

captivating and educative. A thorn -filled journey but I'm glad you made it through the trials. many teenagers and young adults have experienced this and it's emphatic enough for me to say " Bravo!
this is a well written master piece.

Lankyannie:
So creeza didnt even bother 2mention my moniker after shangoistically waitin for him for how many yearsissoryt ooo

sorry sweetheart .. I've missed you too. how is you?

queenitee:
Before nko?I will help you o

correct bae

Adesina12:
welcome back creeza

thanks boss

queenitee:
Creeza,creeza after ten thousand years...Thank God you are back... How was your exam?
This Izzy girl deserves to be beaten..


Miss Efua,so na one day you self wan take convert sinner abi?Wehdone ma

Creeza like 10 updates in a day now

sure thing... but Ull help me type shey

there is God in everything we are doing. .. they did not tell you . Okay Lisa continue !!

tBc

Izzy


I sipped from my glass as my eyes wandered through the banquet hall . The walls were artistically designed to suit the sense of Man as a lover of aesthetics . The patterns were simply angelic and it calls to mind a blissful enjoyment and brings you back to the reality that heaven is real.
The waitress who was all dressed neatly walked right at us gliding through tables and people. Her voice and impending figure brought me back .






" uhhm..hmmHhhghm" she coughed " Sir , your bill"

Ade collected the slip from her and glanced quickly at it before he raised an eyebrow and smiled.


" so Izzy " he said , as he slided the piece of paper under the table serviettes. " Tell me a little about yourself. We've been all out through the night and I want to know you more on a personal level "

I smiled and bit my lips. I darted my attention to a couple across as they looked so happy together and in my mind: Can this be Ade and me?

He tries to get my attention again when the waitress clears the table and leaves, only to return almost immediately with a P.O.S machine.


" There is nothing much. What do you want to know? I'm a very boring person , that's all"


" That so? Well maybe... " he paused " Thank you " he continued while collecting his master card and pockets it. The waitress disappears with the machine and receipt print out.

Ade gazed upon me and this time straight in the eye. I flinched . That wasn't just all. His smile was a killer and the banquet hall was five star enough to make any girl fall from the moon.


" Maybe you have not discovering your purpose in life "


" Oh dear " here we go again .


I told him a little about me. About my mother, my cousin and my uncle but nothing about my father. It was too painful to talk about and Ade didn't ask why or pressure on the matter.

" well..that's one hell of a story Izzy " he concluded " you have a wonderful life "



I wished that were true but I couldn't blame him for not knowing anything about me.


" what about you ? What's under that thick skin of yours ? I teased him with a snare of flirt .

" Well , there isn't much to tell too. Just a few and believe me your life is way cooler than mine. " He said .

" Thank you!


" sure . And I can guarantee it to be even better if you spent the rest of it with me"

I blushed .

" I lost my Dad when I was barely out of secondary school " Ade began " worked my ass out day and night to provide for my mother and myself. I eventually enrolled into the Nigerian Defense Academy and was granted scholarship to any height I wanted .."

For real? I asked my self. I listened to his tale with great enthusiasm and he went on for a long time. Then he narrated how he had lost his dad to hired assassins .

" ... He was shot forty two times on the chest and head and I still can't figure out why, who? Or what he had done to deserve such..."

Ade's tone was sorrowful but calm. He held himself together and didn't break a tear or sweat but his voice depicted anger and lust for revenge. It scared the creeps out of me.

It was so painful for me to bear. " And that's why you joined the Army . " I said.
He shrugged off his shoulders and I felt my knee buckle.
Just in the nick of time when I thought things couldn't get any worse, Daniel called and that alone was a clarion. I had to get out as soon as possible.

" Are you OK? What wronging in you?

" I'm fine " I grabbed my purse and wiped the tear that grew at the sides of my eyelids " I'm. . .I'm so sorry. .. uhmmm.. I have to go... please ...I'm. .uh"
My feet were heavy to carry and my silver gown glowed in the fluorescent bulbs. I forgot my coat and I returned for it after reaching the glass door that led outside.

" Please forgive me ... I have to be somewhere " I rushed out of the banquet hall and tripped a waitress carrying a tray of hot food which splattered onto the floor luckily, but was messy .

" sorry !!! " I lost my mind or something. I couldn't tell.


" Izzy. Wait . Iziegbe !!! Ade called out behind as he chased me into the dark arms of the night.

* continues* (after how many years .. Creeza you deserve a whoop in the ass)


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Izzy


The air outside was very fresh. The evening light died away but the cars that trooped past displayed arrays of stringless designs, all in milliseconds as they zoomed by.
I clutched my coat tightly , I had regrets" why hadn't I brought my leather jacket ? I would have felt comfortable in those than the former.
" Oh dear "

It stung deep into my mind like a shattered piece of glass. The reason being only why I had agreed on a date with Ade of all the men in the world. The event and time didn't seem right at all.
" I should have ..."

A car stopped in its tracks right before me. Here , was Ade smiling and beaming with joy as the side glass came down at his command. He hopped out of his car. He was surely dressed like a billionare with his brown shoes alone to tell the former. The black sheen of his long sleeved shirt reported a well ironed job, and so did his grey trousers.


" I love your wrist-watch" I said catching a glimpse of his gold jewelry on the left arm.



" Thank you! " he took off his golden shades eye glasses to reveal crystal- white eyes in the night's envelope of darkness.
I didn't want to stand there any longer than five minutes.



"And I must say Izzy " he began " You look fabulous . This outfit you wore should be lucky to have you put it on"



I blushed and felt my tummy jump with a bright jolt of happiness.

" Aww . Thank you . I put in a lot of work just to look beautiful this night , at least this night " I replied making emphasis on the beauty and the night, hoping he 'd catch the vibe.




" And you won't regret it "



" sure " * I hoped so dearly not to. Frankly , I had no idea what I was doing, just that I'm on a date with Mr General.
Speaking of which , Mr military didn't look so combat-ready today and that got me wondering. Did he dress up like this to impress me? Funny , but wonderful to say the least.

Ade's phone rang and the caller I. D read "Chief"
He ignored the call and that really made me skeptical. I couldn't d stop pondering on different possibilities.


" Shall we? He snapped me out of my thought .
He opened the passengers door and I hopped in comfortably to the air conditioned - palace - of -a car.

*********




Efua

When I left my room, I thought I saw a figure at the end of the corridor in the opposite direction to the parlour. I walked towards it and hoped on laying a finger to whatever was there. I almost did when Uyi cursed something from under his breath.

" Fu*ck the ...oh screw me. Damn ... Damn it "
A glass tumbler had broken and the noise ratchetted even Rita whom I was now sure to be the one on the ground, squeezed up and shaking like a lizard. She was sleeping, left out in the cold by heartless Nosa.




" shouldnt you be in bed ? I asked Uyi when I came upon him as he struggled to gather few pieces of glass together.




" uhmmm " I had to take a drink "


He tossed the rubbish into a trash can nearby. He covered it properly. His singlet and P.j went in handy with his night socks as I watched him sit comfortably into the sofa.
He brought out a bottle from under the table and gulped down a round.

" it's cold right?

" yea very cold outside " Uyi replied while pointing to the window blinds.
That was not what I meant though. I went forward and wrapped my dress together .



" you re enjoying yourself . So what happened ? You left me back there in the room with shock. I was wondering. .. you know..." I paused for a bit." Tell me something "

" I had to take some fresh air and a drink. It's as simple as .." he was explaining when I perceived Alcohol.

" is that alcohol?


" Nope " he shrugged his shoulders " why'd you ask?


" You sly... lemme see it " I tried to raise my voice and collect the bottle.

He didn't give it up and after countless trials too, I gave up trying. Then, it occurred to me- the broken tumbler.

I went straight to the waste bin and uncovered it, took out a piece of the glass and sniffed it: it smelled of booze oand some kind of juice mixed together.

" what's this? I asked with disappointment written all over my skin " You promised you'd stop alcohol intake "

" It's a glass tumbler. .. " Uyi replies with guilt and a little impunity.


" I know it's a tumbler . But why does it stink of booze?



" The local manufacturers of the stuff didn't get the formula quite right ...I guess " he said scratching his head" they probably used alcohol for the material "

Does he think am stupid.? This is not so happening. After all my preaching. No wonder he took soft drinks whenever he was with me but would go out of his skin on a night like this to get a leak in the barrel. Nosa's influence had not been wiped off entirely from Uyi.


" the Devil is a liar." I retorted " Please stop this OK. For Christ's sake .. Uyi why? .. you even had to mix it with zobo drink? Seriously?


He replied that it's just a mixture. Indeed it was one but that which was very bad for a Christian of his calibre or so I thought he was.


" I'm sorry " he tried to apologise when I walked out.

I was disappointed and my trust level degraded . I walked past Rita again in the corridor and had a little pity for her.
" poor thing"

I was left with no options than to cover her with a blanket from my room. I locked the door properly to avoid stories that touch from Uyi and Nosa. I switched of the light ,only to get a bang on the door.


" who is it again?

Upon opening the door, my blanket which I used to cover Rita was flung into my face. Such audacity to be so rude to me.




" Give your rags to beggars " Rita said while sitting on the floor : her previous position." They stink of church rats"



I stood there , stunned and confused.

bibijay123:
so me no special?

who said so? It was a joke ni, don't take it serious o!

enirock:
Welcome back creeza nd hope the exams exhausted u not? Tanks for the continuation

it did a bit . I've grown kinda thin.. that apart though! how have you been?

Lankyannie:
Adonbilivit,tel me who dt bestie be biko lemme buy 1 bucket of popcorn 4her.is it bibijay123?

nope , she ain't on naira land

,. A special kinda friend

Nnnena:
Really love this story I know is not nosa its uju abi uji whatever that raped her at the party this looks like a movie I watched arrrh have forgotten the title but it was tonto dikeh that was raped there keep it up dearie God is ur muscle pull

people always think my stories are movies !!!



Lol , funny but what can I say ... The end justified the means....


yes Lankyannie, I'm back for real, should drop anther anytime soon... and now it might take time because my bestie who used to proof read for me ain't in good terms again....

life !!!

shalom!