₦airaland Forum

Osleek crytalprince , padroken redon kpagoGIN , I use oyokometer and be seeing u guys like 3D movie,,, Make sure you drop a comment or else I go vex o... Lol

*continues*


MozB jaguagu88li arosunshine sunshine46 spdazzy yormienerd tulz15 sethworld nder yinks89 chijioke17 remiseyi muyjbee yusufibrahim eboigbedavid1 Xaviercasmir lankyannie nmaglit mercihoco olite93 smemud Royh skarlett mhiz mhizbliss mzzQdotcom
Udochee


Katherine


" You are not looking so good " Mama said in Ibo. She was holding a cup of water in a her hands.


" I'm fine , ... Its just a little headache" .


She sat down on the sofa in my father's parlour and crossed her legs , slightly cautious of her left foot so as to prevent hurting it. The chair in which she sat brought back memories to me and I could remember when my dad bought it many years ago. He saved for months , toiled all day and night so he could get a comfortable sofa that could at least make the parlour lively.

**
" Papa ? I had asked him " Do we really need this chair?


He smiled and tapped it calmly " Well my dear... The least I can do is give you and your mother a comfortable chair, since a comfortable life is not so easy to get"


" But you could have used the money for something else.."


"One thing is certain" He sat down then continued " Even if I buy expensive things once in a while , I wont neglect your other needs, I just wont-- that is how much I love both of you - you and your mother."


His eyes were filled with expectations as he got up and his arms enclosed me perfectly in an embrace that set me in the path to achievements and goal realisation. I was just fifteen then and I had dreams , big dreams-- but dreams became nightmares when I got pregnant for love or you can say naivety ( I was so naive then) , I gave birth to David and that was indeed a game changer, which led to my present situation.



" How long has it been? Mama's voice brought me back to the present .


" What? I asked.


" I'm your mother ...and also a woman...I can tell when--- Katie , you are heavy-- you look a little pale. Ada m ( my first daughter) , you are pregnant." she said with certainty.


I sat up and raised my head a little trying to hide the fact that she was indeed saying the truth. I always felt dizzy and very sick during the first trimester. I felt it was common amongst some women but mine was very pronounced, even a blind man would notice.


She gave me the cup of water and curdled me gently when she stroke my back. I gulped down a little water and it didn't enter so well. I stared into the yellow rubber cup..


" Kate " Mama said again " When will you tell him?


By her words "him" , I was very sure she meant my husband. That was the same question Mimi had asked me the night at the opening ceremony of Eli Spar. I had rushed into the lavoratory behind the hall and threw up , vomiting my guts out. My head was heavy and I could say for sure that I felt like the walls closed in on me, like the walls were getting bigger and the spaces between them got smaller, while I was caught in the middle.


" I don't know-- I'm --- Im worried ,Mimi" I said when I managed to sit on the sparkling tiles in the corridor to the laboratory. Mimi joined me and her arms crossed my shoulders.


" Why ? "


" He is not ready for another child. He will overwork himself trying to be a perfect father . I know Gabriel , He objected the idea of having another baby-- even when his mother asked him for one'..


" That's absurd" Mimi said ,with a raised eyebrow.


" Tell me someth--- you are kidding right?...But he went ahead and had -- you know - had sex without protection. He was not drunk ,was he?


" A little , " I said remembering the night as it reeled out before my subconscious mind .


" Dear lord, Kate, you not a baby nah-- he is your husband fine , but at least you could have taken control pills or something.,, you are joking right?


" I'm not jok--" I was about to say when Andy knocked on the door and asked if we were okay in there. He wanted to know what was happening to me.


He seemed scared or he pretended to be ignorant of what was happening . ...but somehow cared about my health.


" I'm fine " I replied " we ll be out soon. Give me five minutes**

**
I dropped the cup on the table and brought out my family portrait which was small enough to enter my hand bag. It was so beautiful and Gabe's looks killed me even more. I realised how much I wanted to keep that lovely family together . .


" You have a lovely family " Mama added , and waited for my reply" soon a special one will join you in this bliss"

I smiled cheerfully and told mama what I intended to do, I was going to let Gabriel know when the time was right, he would understand under the perfect conditions.

*********-----

In weeks that followed I avoided Andrew, it was the right thing to do... I was giving him false hope by sticking to his idea of being "just nice to me". He was willing to remain friends but I feared it might escalate into something more intimate.


My bump became a little ( well not too) obvious on the outside and I religiously sampled it often for Gabriel to notice, but unfortunately he didn't . He never asked , not even a sign . I was having spells of headaches , and the whole universe rotated occasionally in my eyes...still the master of the house was unconcerned towards his servant. He was always on the phone with one "doctor Johnson", they were always discussing about the health of a particular patient , I knew it was not Tayo. He practically ignored me, but occasionally gave me a passionate kiss and hug that got me wondering .


*was he for real?* I had asked myself .

His mind seemed to be somewhere else and his body was just an illusion that I saw which literally gave me comfort in that period of trial. . .I guessed maybe it was because I didn't let him enter my head and read my mind.


" Love? " I said when I dropped the bowl of rice on the table.


" Yes love...what is it?

He didn't even glance at me , he just took up the spoon and drew the plate nearer when he put stew on the rice he had already dished for himself. He didn't even allow me to do that for him. * Oh God * I thought loudly to myself.


" I'm---" I mumbled the words.

" You are what? He asked under his breathe munching food and that seemed more important to him....

I sat down on the opposite chair and looked at him blankly, then my gaze went to David . Dave knew I wanted to say something important and he frowned at his dad for not giving me audience.


" I'm --- " I began again but this time his phone rang and he raised his hands up signaling me to pause.


" Let me take this call..Hello.." he said excusing himself out of the room. He didn't want to take the call in my presence, he always did that when he wanted to hide something.

He came back minutes later . Resumed his dinner devouring and his eyes started at me " So you were saying?

" Its nothing- "I said "I'm just thinking about how we are going to spend and cope in this festive period that's approaching "

I lied.

Gabriel smirked his lips and told me that he had it under control. He was so sure of himself,he even brought out two little boxes from a leather bag next to him . It had been there and I wondered what was inside before that moment. He gave one to me, the other one to Dave.


" Whats inside ? I asked.

" open it.." His mouth was full of food as he said those words.


Inside mine was a jewelry that was worth a fortune. It was pure gold and I became afraid, afraid of where he had gotten so much money to buy it. He had money to lavish on pendants when our family was practically unstable and for God's sake I was expecting a baby.

" I can't take this " I blurted out . " Its too expensive , where'd you get the money for it, please take it back ."


His eyes betrayed his thoughts. He stopped eating abruptly, meanwhile I hadn't taken even a bite out my own food I had lost my appetite and it was obvious he just did too.... Gabriel didn't say a word, he got up from his seat and pushed his plate away...He stared at me and walked out , banging the door to his room behind him .


"What had I done wrongly? What had I said? I asked myself.

He left his phone on the table and I was afraid to take it . My palms trembled as I frequently turned towards the room door , and I thought he would come out any minute . I took the phone and went to the last dialed numbers.




" Princess?? " I asked when I saw the last called number as it glared right before my eyes . The name was questionable.. Who was his princess? I dialed the number and it rang...it was ringing...
Just then , a hand grabbed the phone with force, away from my ears. ..I turned .* Oh God he was furious and angry..
* I thought out to myself.

I swallowed down my saliva and waited for my fate. As he gave me the silent treatment , I sweated all over my body and waited for something... Anything..... either a resounding slap or a thorough beating. Both were inevitable now...


Tbc

Demons? Lemme keep quiet before some1 start dreaming about me.

Lleigh.. This was indeed superb. . . Mhen '' in her cli,.... That must really hurt and sweet at same time... IM GUessing she had a million orgasms at that point.

thanks 4 the mention,

I dae feel like obasanjo o.. I dae feel like tinubu o... I dae feel like Nathan o ( In 2face's voice)

i dnt blame him sha, nah so real gees dae behave.,, Im nt a saint too. God help me.

SETHWORLD:
Creeza where u dey o, come dey write na,everybody dey parlour dey wait for u

Journey mercies too

tommrw bro.. Dnt vex u hear?

yusufibrahim:
Viewing this topic is me and my oga. : Creeza( m ), yusufibrahim. Nice job Bro

correct, take seat for front row

mujybee:
journey mercy my dr



jst dat i wnt u 2 finish dis n strt anoda instresting 1


good work swthrt

thanks dear

This was indeed a journey... I never regretd any ride in it.
THANK U bibijay , 2016 was blessed for me because I read this story.

Awafolashade:
Dupe is going to get united with uche back,what is the faith of annie now

she all have to become a foster mom to Funmi ' s baby. That's what's left for her.

chumzypinky. nairaland is not so scary.. its just exhilarating and fun too.. just enjoy urself

mujybee:
hohohoo y d delay na

I'm en route home today from Benin... I'll put it together asap...

Bear with me dear...

And wish me journey mercies ..

jagugu88li:
True dat.....the only problem is, during his "a man has to do what a man has to do", he neglected Kate. He made her feel like she had done no good as a wife due to his guilt and as a matter of fact, he continues to accuse her of cheating with a "money-ed" guy, when infact he's the one who felt something for a money-ed lady. Bro, Gabe was only stoped by Dummylola's drunkenness otherwise he would have slept with her, he even admitted to have strong feelings for her.

Now he's going all lunatic on Kate,,even envisioning being killed by her loaded boyfriend. It's the guilt that is causing all these hallucinations. Dummylola guilt

This damsel always makes me laugh hard whenever she comments... You are so incredible my dear... See how you put the thing like its how I wrote it...


good morning Dear...
Yinks89
remiseyi ( this my ghost reader , like kilode )

how is the week going to be nah?

And the cold fingers of death ripped out the cold heart of Funmi... she kissed the dust and laid down to rust...

Now her baby is subjected to a life without a mother, #life

Dupe is reunited with her family, now that's one heck of a harmony in the view of calamity .

Sly is God sent, solving everyone's problem but he is still single but has a good heart. I love him o jare (am not gayy o!!)

bibijay123. Sometimes you make me wanna cry, laugh and smile at the same time.. just like you did with this update.


madam you are gifted. # I rest my pen

Nder:
I pity Funmi. She is really going through a lot!

Where you dae since nah??
I don't find you tire o.. welcome sha, ur reserved is comment .Lol the poor little girl sha.

yinks89 yafff summarised my story gan!! This guy oh!!

Oya come and continue it as it you know already what I'm writing nah

Your reasoning is blessed , I must commend you..

but I don't know what My lady jagugu88li will say about your comment...

Bae oya come and say something join body for this talk.. Yinks89 is supporting Gabe o..

YINKS89:
no b so.

what is it nah. Bros you are my guy o.. From way back when I started this story, tell me what's up nah I can see you enjoying this new development , prove me wrong

olite93:
kate don get belle shakara don end o

lol.

mercichoco:
Hey dude, thanks for the mention, hope we get an update tonight?

I cant promise anything.... That's not the drill , am not being selfish, but I try to give quality than quantity . its a WIP . . . #team no rushing...let's see what happens tommrw .. Thanks for commenting.

jagugu88li:
Which team is this Na?

Bro choose, abeg.......TeamSam or TeamMercy??

why you not tell us say you no even be gateman for that Leigh high school? Now we are in trouble...... Setting papers but you not part of the staff.......

#TeamSam don't celebrate yet, Mike will appear again, telling Sam he's jealous of Remi and he can't let go (even in that grave)

What?....what?.....ghost don't get jealous? For your head

lol, I cant laff enuf, Trust me :MIKE or no Mike, Remi has won finish... #TEAM SAM

Nmaglit:
I knw kate will fall in love with andy. Thanks for the mention n u r doing a good job

thanks dear

Lankyannie:
wow,tnx 4d mention creez i appreciate.
U sure say ma bby nva geh belle?nyc1 as usual.

u wlcm dear, if she get belle na blessing na. Only if Gabriel thinks.... Make I keep quiet... Lol

Chumzypinky:
Yes dear, i cant relate 2 dat. Dis is d 1st tym i'm postin a story on nairaland bt it nt d 1st tym i'm postin my stories online and i understand it. I jst hope my dear readers (including u) do not pressure me 2 d extent i run mad. Lol

so I guess u were posting on fb. Well nairaland is diff, u wont run mad, just keep calm.

Dear this is lovely,

I just love this Kainene girl.

And about that part where you said why writers dont update frequent when they start having attention - Wait till u reach a point where their pressure ( i mean ur lovely readers) is too much, u will understand...
Rhide hon!!

yorhmienerd:
So Kate don get belle

na u talk o... NOH be me

YINKS89:
kate is pregnant again.

wahala

Lleigh:
Hi Creeza, how are you? Mercy na wa o

Loveable, and priceless you?

dominique:
Hope you're better now.

depends on what you mean by OK..

FP is really good. I was starting to wonder why 365 hadn't made it up there.. Turned out that 365 didn't have to wait for 365 days to make it , congrats dear or I'm seeing wonders ?

Chapter 10.

yink89 mzzamiable spdazzy mirob lankyannie lerriebloom mhiz Dominique mercichoco tuhnday jagugu88li sethworld charmin1 nder nmaglit yorhmienerd chijioke17 udochee Royh pamelb michelle55


* When we understand fear, we think we can make it stop tormenting us....*




Gabriel


If I had not been very accustomed with Nigerian movies , I would have jumped out of my pants at the sight of the hideous figure that hugged me . Her hair was like a bush that begged for a cutlass as it towered upwards and was very unkempt. Her face was the photocopy of the freak show character "Chucky". I noticed that her eyes were bloodshot red and the pockets of skin beneath them sagged . I trembled at the sight of her night dress, she hadn't taken it off and her cleavages were barely hidden from view, unpadded dangles evrywhere , unlike anything I had ever seen before.


" Jesus!! " I exclaimed while I tried to flee but her grip on my waist restricting my motion.

" Please , don't let him hurt me.. Don't let him hurt me.. ." Dami ' s voice shreiked as she held on tight to my chest cavity.


I turned and she was indeed who I thought she was , but her appearance lacked lustre , as if she hadnt slept in months. Who exactly was she referring to, who wanted to hurt her. ? I knew she was not joking this time around.


" Thats what she has been saying since last night" Kemi said pathetically.

There was a spark of ambivalence in Kemi's voice and I was sure to pick it up that she blamed me for everything. She blamed me for the fact that Dami lost sight of the difference between true love and lust. She said I had drove her friend insane with my "yeye" Love as she put it.

" Screw me.. You can just start crucifying me already..mtchew" I cursed under my breathe.

Kemi pulled her friend away from me , who was now bitting her nails and moving her head like a lizard...I thought it was over until Damilola blurted out .

" Gabe... I saw him.. I saw him.... He was here"

" He wanted to hurt me..." she cried out and as if she had seen a ghost and she jumped towards me again from the cushion.

" He is here ... He is at the gate.. Oh God ,I can hear him.... Gabe please make him stop."

That was indeed craziness in the highest order.
***


I cuddled her and wiped her tears as they showered down. I glanced at everyone in the room, they were all waiting for me to take a decision.. Bisi , Dami , Kemi and even little Funmi who was crying her eyes out in my arms. The poor little girI was caught in between the drama, having no idea what happened around her. I loved her so much and leaving her that moment, was not an option.

" Dadd--daddy?" Funmi began mumbling .

" Yes, princess. "

She asked me if her mother was going crazy. She asked me why I was always there whenever there was trouble looming, that I had promised to stay forever , but I only came around occasionally. She then concluded by calling me "super man". Funny though.


I kept silent and turned towards Dami who was now an apology to behold .


" So who exactly--Who exactly did you see in your dreams?


" A man...He was tall and dark----he was----"


" Oh dear God" Kemi cut in " Are you guys serious? She is hallucinating.For the sake of stupidity , she could have seen anyone "

She hissed heavily.

I suspected something, then I remembered Kemi said earlier that the man was speaking French. I knew just one person with that description (tall , dark and spoke French ). I tried to understand, but it wasn't clear: why would Tayo, who was in Coma move around like a ghost? Since ghosts barely disturbed innocent people , I tried to fathom what Dami had to do with the situation at hand. Was she a culprit too?


I got up from the sofa and made for the door without asking anymore questions .



" And where do you think you are going? Kemi blocked my path. Her eyes were indeed furious and angered. " You want to leave her like this eh? If you think I'll let you pass. You must be joking"


" Get out of my way"


I made attempt to slap her face when a soft touch on my shirt calmed my storm. The touch was so soft that I lost track of time. Everything stood still and then at that moment , I felt compassion and pity. It was my little princess " Funmi"

" Daddy- Remember your promise." She said, her eyes were in tears.


I froze and my knee buckled . I was uncertain at that moment what to do . I took the keys to Dami's SUV car and gently helped her up to her feet.


" Let's take you to a specialist...You need help. " I said as I put my jacket round her half unclad body.
***





Katherine

I woke up and my arm brushed the empty bed sheet beside me, it felt like he had disappeared and I opened my eyes to check if it was real. I saw his wrist watch near the drawer, he never left it at home. He must have been around the house somewhere. I got off the bed and opened the cupboard.. His shoes (the best one he had, and the one he loved most) was gone. It dawned on me that he had left early just like he did on days he was still working.



" He has started again...." I cursed under my breathe .
I went outside and prepared for the day's activities.
****


" Close the door" I said as I put his school bag on my left shoulder.


Dave jacked the door and his little arms grabbed the locks as he put them together. I watched him as I searched for the keys in my hand bag with my fingers.

I brought them out and bolted the lock. I was still busy when someone came upon me from behind. The person's arms touched me and cold shivers travelled down my spine. I turned and shocked even more because of whom I saw. I was afraid, not because he was there but because I couldn't risk it if Gabriel saw him again.


" Geez--" I shrieked out.

" Sorry ... "

" What are you doing here? I asked as he waved at David , obviously ignoring my question..


"Making sure you arrive safely to work" Andy said and smiled.

He brought out sweets from his pocket and gave them to Dave. That moment I realised that he was taking it even farer than I expected. I couldn't get myself to yield to his desires..


" What will you say?

Dave thanked him casually just like I had taught him.


Although Andy was nice to my son , Gabriel was my son's father and I respected him no matter his faults.

" You have to be careful " I began again " Andy please stop visiting my house anyhow you like "

He took our bags and put them in his car. Then looked at me as I stood there waiting for his reply.

" You coming or not? his voice asked.

Of course I was coming. I sighed .

******

Elisha invited me and Mimi to his saloon opening party at a very expensive hotel. I was not sure if I wanted o attend, and even Gabriel had initially refused to let me go untill Mimi convinced him that I was safe with her. He could have tagged along but he said he had urgent issues to attend to.


" Trust me...you don't have to worry , Kate is safe with with me" Mimi reassured him.
*

At the event, I saw a lot a guests. I saw a lot of high class citizens, it felt like I was the only paupar there. The feeling was awkward . Everyone at the party was either Elisha's friend or was related to him and they were all filthy rich .

" Ladies and Gentlemen" The voice of the Mc called out in the very large ball room..

" Please do enjoy your evening and I hope you don't go home unsatisfied tonight... I'm sure our host, Eli has the most gifted hands to make you feel relaxed both physically and otherwise."

Everyone laughed but I didn't find it funny at all. It was vague.

I tried to find a seat when Mimi pointed towards the high table and said.


" Guess who is the guest of honour? ...your very own ... Hmm..you know who."

This time I got totally confused and started asking questions . I thought maybe Mimi invited him too. Else he wouldn't have been there. She denied it, and almost argued with me. We were in a verbal dispute when he came over and asked me to dance with him.



" Seriously?--"

"Why not, its just a dance "he smiled and signaled the piano man to give us a calm waltz music.. We opened the stage and other couples followed suit , one at a time.


" Why are you always around me-- I can't even breathe anymore without your permision? I asked

" Then let me breathe for you" He said in the most romantic way ever.

I was sort of shy and being a married woman, anybody could spot me there . But as Andy said , its just a dance. A little wouldn't hurt, so we moved to the sound of the music.


I asked him why he was at the party, I wondered if he had conspired with Mimi just to see me that evening. He smiled endlessly and that alone melted my heart. His arms held me firmly behind my torso and I could feel he warmth of his presence as he glided me from side to side rhythmically.


"Elisha is my little cousin..." he began" His uncle took care of me when I lost my parents. And I returned the favour by sending him abroad to study medicine and surgery, but instead , he returned a hairdresser and I'm still wondering what that has to do with science."


It sounded funny but Andy was a book full of mysteries -who knows what else he was not telling me and I just learnt that my best friend was his cousin . Where had he been all along and how come Elisha never mentioned him in our discussions.


" small world..I never knew Elish---" I said when suddenly I felt an urge as my bowels moved up . It ravaged me internally and I covered my mouth with my arms.

" What's wrong? Andy said surprised.

" Its nothing ,am----" I paused immediately and covered my mouth with both hands, my eyes searched for the nearest convenience room available , even just a sink bowl. I was about to....


TbC