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PBeni:
I feel pity for Gabriel so much so that, I can't stomach the thought of Tayo giving up and Katherine leaving him.
Btw good work @Creeza, more ink to your pen.
Keep em coming.

Thanks bro ,just updated

Lankyannie:
so creeza,op ur boo no finally leave u 4 a rich boo(dnt wori d lord is ur strength).seems dz gabriel dn high wella 4weed,well,lemme comment my reserve.av missd u nd ur story ooo,welcum bk bro.

thanks sweetie

jagugu88li:
My people, am I the only one not getting mentions? Its only when I open a thread that I know I've been mentioned.

Let me read quickly. I think I'm 4 updates behind

******

Ungrateful Gabriel. Andy should moves slowly and win Kate, once and for all. See the dumb face Gabriel will have when,he learns that his lover or whatever they are, is actually behind it.

Someone curse him for me, abeg

lol... OK Gabriel your left yansh for there.

Sharafawizkidayo:
Great storyline, am so enjoying this write up! mr creeza, the wizard in literature! i hail o, keep it coming joor, i dey ur back like bouncers, i dey eat suya nd cold kunnu o, come nd join me na

enjoy Bros mi... Na you big o

Chapter 9

Chijoke17 nder spadazzy yinks89 sunshine46 niwdog lankyannie pbeni mzzamiable mirob missmossy rachealfst


* When fear strikes us, we tend to loose sight of what fear really means. .. ""


Damilola


The gate kept banging as the person behind it was furious to get in. Who the hell could that be? The sound woke me up from my afternoon sleep. I went out towards the balcony to take a look at the intruder.


" Umaru " I called out to my gate man.


He rushed out from the back yard and stood beneath the balcony. His singlet sagged and his trousers were soaked with sweat. I wondered why he chose to be stupid. I paid him good money, but he never took care of himself.


" What have you been doing ?


" Madam..." he began " you dae do am for jugging"

He must be mad or something. I couldn't believe my ears. He was jugging, and left the gate post unattended. Umaru had been my gate man for years and I let him stay even when he annoyed me most times . He was a married man and had a wife and numerous kids to feed.

" You are mad'" I said " Umaru you hear me ? You are insane. Who did you leave the gate for? Can't you hear that bang on the gate. Who is there?


He turned and looked at the gate . He behaved as if he couldn't hear a single sound. He turned back to me and said. " Madam ,,, Nobody I dae knock for gate nah"

He went to the gate and put his ear to hear the sound. I watched as he bent his neck to listen. I was hearing the bang , it was loud and driving me crazy.


" What do you mean? Open the gate and check"


When he unbolted the lock . He went outside. He came back , looked left and right but no one was in sight. I must have been dreaming, I pinched my left arm to be sure... No I was awake.

" I no see anybody o" He blurted out.


" Are you sure?.. OK lock the gate"

Immediately he locked it. The bang came again, this time even louder. I covered my ears and ran into the sitting room. I couldn't take it anymore.




" Bisiola....". Bisiola ..." I cried out.

She came from running from the kitchen and I saw how calm she was. I was confused , am I the only one hearing the disturbing and ear piercing bang?

" Bisi ? Bisi What ....What--- what is that noise? I fretted and shivered as fear gripped me and sweat breaking from every part of my body.

" What sound? She asked

" You can't hear it?

" No ma,.-- I can't hear anything."

I rushed outside to check for myself. I was afraid to unbolt the gate. I reluctantly peeked through the pigeon hole on the gate. I saw no one. Only the empty street. I walked back into the house. Somehow, the sound had stopped.

That night , it came again..


This time ,times ten of the initial one in the afternoon. I covered my ears with the pillows and screamed out loudly........




Katethrine


" Who the hell is Elisha? " I asked Mimi.


I forgot entirely about his identity ,but I knew he was someone to reckon with, someone we had known in the past .



" Oh Geez... Our friend Elisha " She looked surprised "

You can't remember ? Elisha , the guy whom you thought wanted to date you.... He was always writing you short notes back then in high school.. He always acted like a girl, eventually you found out that he was gay and only wanted to be friends with you."

I shook my head like a lizard waiting for an illumination from the sun. I remembered Elisha , who always wore a pink dress and had funny eye glasses with his hair always conditioned . I had wondered if he was given birth to, like that. If his parents cared or was he just another version of Boborisky and co?

I enjoyed Mimi's and Elisha 's company back then. But I had to cut short of most friends when I got pregnant and dropped out of school. Only Mimi remained dear to my heart: A sister I never had.


" We'll go to his hair saloon today" Mimi continued" Rumour has it that his , is one of the biggest in PH (Port Harcourt ).


" Seriously?.."


" Trust me babes, Elisha's the new thing in hair dressing and beauty treatment"

Mimi smiled and gulped down her entire juice, while I managed to sip mine.

We left her house and visited Eli's spar. It was huge and expensively designed . Inside, we reminisced and talked about a lot of things. It felt good meeting old friends again and I enjoyed the moment.



Days passed and time flied , I started noticing that Gabriel became conceited and he would stay out all night. He would return home dead drunk and some times slept on the pavement outside the door. It broke my heart to see him behave in a manner that was appalling .


He was never a drinker , at least for six years we had been married. That changed and succeeding nights he came home , he would open the fridge and say crazy things like

" Who left the headlamp of my car on?..


" Kate ,why is this toilet so cold?"


" Why is this thing always on silent mode... It doesn't talk. Kate I think we need to re-brand and re-new this machine"



His voice was always tipsy and annoying.

I cried bitterly in my heart and prayed dearly: something I never did before .

" Gabriel , why have you turned yourself into a mere drunkard? " I asked him one night he came back with his shirts hung over his neck and his belt half buckled.


" Well ... My dear wife" he began" My love for you is driving me crazy. . I can't help it every time I think about you and everyone else , who wants to leave me.. I left Dami.... Sorry I left my previous work to be with my family....."

He shook his head and fell deep into the cushion before he belched and continued .

" My family was more important to me. Now see me, see me Katherine. Katherine , I'm useless. I've fallen deep into temptations , So deep that I regret what I have done . My dad left me and my sister when I was still twelve . Mama cried her eyes out for months, I became her comforter, husband and son. It hurt so badly that I couldn't do anything to ease her pain."



" Gaby..My--my love" I began passionately

" No listen to me , I never told you this before , because I hated him so much.. I did . Yvonne was still five then the night he left. Katey , He left-- He left us for his other family and never came back. He never ca--came back" .. His voice croaked and tears clouded in his eyes.

" Soon you too will be leaving me for that rich guy- Yes that rich guy. I know you haven't made up your mind yet, but not for very long.. Not for very long.."


His last sentence caught deep into my heart. I pitied the man he had become. He was now a shadow of his self. I knelt down and wiped away the tears in his eyes. I was not happy, not at all. His sudden behaviour was not attractive and disgusted the hell out of me.


" Why would you think of me that way ? I said " I love you .. I love you with all my heart and wealth is secondary. Our family comes first"


I left Andy out of my speech because that would add more salt to Gabriel's injury. I was not that type of lady.


I grasped the bottle of beer from his hand ,placed it on the table and stroked his face gently.He was a bit drunk but was not in stupor.


I guided him gently , raised his arms and beckoned on him to come along. He followed me religiously and we shut the door behind us . His arms pressed my butt softly and he pushed me so hard onto the bed that I hit my head on the wooden frame.


TBC

Jagugu88li rachealfst Lleigh missmossy yorhmienerd daniluv2k4 chijioke17 udochee mirob spdazzy yinks89 nder niwdog lovespirit biafrabushboy

Continues*




Katherine



" I don't just understand him . I dont get it" I said to Mimi.

She was as silent as a grave yard. I suspected that she must have been shocked by the incidents which I reeled out to her.. She was the type of woman that would reply at any slightest opportunity . But now she was dumbfounded.


" What do you mean? " Mimi asked " w-- what's does he mean by YOU want him dead?

I couldn't explain. I told her about my incident with Gabriel the previous day and she dropped her jaws down in disbelief. Gabriel's conclusion was absurd and uncalled for.

I held him in high esteem but that fateful day, he proved to me that he was really frustrated. It showed in his eyes and I suddenly felt pity for him when I blocked his path from leaving the parlour.

" Please Kate. Let me pass nah. I'm tired . Even if you want to kill me , let me go and rest for today. Another day is a perfect chance." ......
**


" My sister " I said " I'm confused here too. I have nothing to do with Tayo's gunshot. And Why would Andy try to hurt Gabriel? The guy is too timid to boo a fly."


" He is a man..men are like that and you don't expect him to be happy when he is broke? Mimi replied, as she stroked her long wavy hair.

I sat down into the cushion in Mimi's well furnished apartment. She stayed alone and it was the epitome of simple beauty .. I hoped she was going to get married anytime soon, it was rather to early to assume because she was like the queen of " single forever". She never maintained relationships or didn't even try at all.


" But come o , babes" Mimi blurted out and tapped me on the laps..
" what is it?

" The mastermind of the gunshot was indeed a genius" She continued" Like , think about it : Get Tayo out of the picture and Gabriel is stranded... "

There was some truth in what she said, but she had to explain better.

" Where are you driving at? I said.

" Maybe Gabriel wasn't the target after all. He was wounded , fine. Then he used all he had on treating himself. And his best friend and ally is subjected to a coma."


She tried to exlpalin even further and then it dawned on me that Tayo was Gabriel's pivot. The life force of his existence. Remove Tayo, and Gabe is rendered hopeless.




" So He was just a pawn on the chess board. Is that what you mean?

Mimi sipped her juice and placed the glass on the table carefully.

" .... Think of him as the main price.. The King on the board"


I stared blankly at her before she continued. Cheerfully.


" ... And o yes , Kathy . I'm so happy right now.. Elisha is back from the States"...



Gabriel




I left early for St Francis hospital just to avoid bustops overload . I waited on the pavillon for the next bus, and the day was not too bright yet. I gazed at my feet and wondered how I got to that point in my life . I already sold my car( in short Kate sold it when I was still receiving treatments).




" Bypass ... Rumukuro.. Shoba shoba ( the Conductor called it as the bus stopped. The actual location was Choba and not shoba... But his weed fried tongue was saying otherwise).


" Bros you dae go?" He asked and jumped off the bus entrance.

" Enter moto nah... No time " He tapped me on the back and called out more passengers.


When I got to the hospital , I was afraid to enter Tayo's room . It felt like a ghost would tear me apart. Some mythycal guardian would disengage my limbs if I opened the door. I stood there for a while and summoned courage.


Inside the room , there were countless machines and a windpipe went down his throat aiding his breathing. His heart rate was shown on a screen on the left, and I shook with fear ; thinking it would stop any minute. His wife sat near his bed and lay her head on his right side.




" Omotola' I said and touched her gently.


" Gabriel... What are you-- you are here early...."


" Don't worry . I came to relieve you off your night watch"
I chuckled a smile and she reacted positively to it.

" Well then " She said" I'll just go home and take a quick shower . But I'll be back as soon as possible..."

" Take your time --- Tally just take all the time you want. I'm here for Tayo. He is like a brother to me "

She stood up and hugged me, tears showed down her cheeks . I could feel her heart beat . She was in deep pain.
We untangled and I watched her as she religiously kissed Tayo on the fore head , wiped his face with a towel and left reluctantly.


I sat down on the plastic chair. My mind was racing and thoughts flew in sporadically. I grabbed Tayo's arms and the paleness shook me internally. He was almost at the brink of no return relying on machines for his life.




" You can't leave me .. Bro .. Not yet. No , not yet man. We have been through alot, Tayo. Don't let me grind it alone. " I sniffed and blinked then continued" Bro.. I have a lead on the person who attempted to take your life. Soon I'll have proof and he will pay dearly... I promise you-- he will so rot in jail"


TBC

Daniluv2k4:
creeza.. abeg wia una de stay ma com meet u to listen to d story wella . tired of waiting . tired of waiting

Nice one.. get well soon bruh

im fine already bruh. Dont vex about the waiting please.

rachealfst:
Welcome back Creeza, I'm so loving this story. well done. Happy weekend everyone.

thanks dearie, and a blessd weeknd to you too

Missmossy:
Don't mention, always be happy and remember to keep pushing no matter how difficult it may seem. Do know that someone somewhere is having it worse, the more reason you shouldn't just give up. More wisdom and inspiration to you.

amen. And thanks alot .

Lleigh:
thanks for the mention Creeza, Gabriel is feeling guilty.

He wants to lash out and the make Kate feel she is the one who has done something wrong.

You welcome sweety

Missmossy:
This Gabriel though, he isn't a saint himself. Kate cherishes her marriage a lot and is always quick to say no. Gabriel shouldn't melt out his frustration on her biko its not Kate 's fault that Tayo was shot.

miss, you read the words perfectly...i put a little emphasis there. Thanks for the comment

yorhmienerd:
[color=coral]Spot on, but venting your anger on a innocent being is wrong [/color]

thanks bruh

A hungry man is an angry man yorhmienerd, dont you think ?

Spdazzy bijay123 Lleigh angelinastto aimiemlyn niwdog chijioke17 sharawizkidayo mirob yorhmienerd



Continues *




Damilola

Thinking about something that is not yours to have in the first place, is very tiresome and energy draining. I stopped making contact with the man I thought I loved ( although I was not sure if he ever returned the feelings). I tackled more important issues that became too personal. I succeeded in bailing my mother from jail and relocated her to Jamaica.

Kemi adviced me to let Gabriel off the hook, as he was already committed to another woman. I desired a love of my own. She suggested I tried out new things, go out and see other men : which I did as there were many fishes in the river. Unfortunately non felt like Gabriel.. None was as sweet and understanding as him. None ever touched my soft spot and made my heart leap and bubble with anticipation...
It was the very opposite of attraction : it was shere forced affection.


" I have to leave , please ..." I said , already disgusted by the bragging fool who sat across the table.
He was so pumpous and idiotic , all in one . He Exaggerated about everything: ranging from how many fleet of cars he had and to the daily importations of tanker loads of goods he commanded. The typical "Igbo man" style. Of course he was , no doubt about that .





"Why? Kwanu(what's the problem) ". He asked in a very thick accented tongue.

" Nne , we just got here . Wh--- why are you leaving nah? . I can order for more "Nkwobi" ( A very delicious meal of meat and vegetables ) , you didn't even take your small stout . Do you want to have more dry meat?"


The way which he pronounced the "Nne" was very ibotic , and I wondered if I resembled his momma or something. I hissed and grabbed my bag. I walked out ,while people stared at the drama going on at our table when he tried to stop me but I landed a slap on his left cheek.

" Get your hands off me." I said "ti o ba ohun ode ( meaing :you are an idiot, in yoruba).

That was the seventh date in a row with seven different guys and none ever made it to the next level. They were just useless.





" So how did it go? " Kemi asked with some joy in her voice.

She suddenly started living at my house and her reasons was that she wanted to be closer to me so as to give tangible advises . What sort of reason was that? Anyways she was always welcome to stay anytime.


" He thinks am his mother.. Let him go and date his mother , not me. I can't be his "NNE" The guy was so annoying"
I hissed bitterly.

" What do you mean ?... Because he called you NNE...? What do you even want in a man?. Is it the way he talks or how he treats you? Lola buckle up o, I don't understand you o..."

"The first guy you met last week , his bad breathe irritated you; then the second, it was his body odour or was it the cologn he used. The third guy had a small body physique and you concluded that his deek would be small too...What is wrong with you, Lola? She blurted as eyes opened like an automated teller cash dispenser.

I was silent and sat deep into the cushion. flung my hand bag to God knows where.....

I never had the idea of what I really wanted but , certainly not some cheap bragging fool or any other fool that couldn't woo a lady.






*Gabriel




" What happened today , Love ? Kate asked with her arms crossed and she stood at the centre of the parlour.

I was quiet when she entered the house. David came in before her and I pretended to be happy but immediately changed my facial expression when she followed behind . I thought she would have stopped to ask questions then but she went straight into the room and changed . Returned and stood before me like a mopol.


" Mtcheww. Is that the good afternoon you will greet your husband? " I was angry but I hoped she didn't notice it.

" Sorry Love.." she apologised" I was just concerned about your wellbeing and the job interview you went for today"

I expected her to say something better and not remind me of my failures, not remind me the fact that I was now broke as hell. To cap it all I was reminded that I just saw her outside ,hugging a stranger.. In front of my house. The same stranger whom I suspected to be behind Tayo's present condition. She really wanted me dead so she could just get on with her life.. Maybe she was already tired of living with me...maybe..

" I don't know why you want me dead " I said " I know women can kill a rich husband just to be with their lover , but I'm poor and have nothing . At least not yet . its very easy for you to just leave me like that.... Why try to kill me?




" What's that suppose to mean? She was puzzled.
I looked straight into her eyes and sighed with regrets and less emotions.

" One thing I won't do is sit around here and allow you and your lover kill me . Kate you can go on with your flirting but I won't sit here and allow you to kill me before my time"

TBC

mirob:
Welcome back, but take it easy with girls for now oo, focus on ur studies so that you will not get distracted.
We still need your head on your shoulder oo.

You saw that part very well, I purposely put it there.
TOMIDE? ? Lol, my head is safe. She is a book worm ( my initial attraction in her )

.FP.... Is sweet o! Chai!!

I JUST position here and be watching cox the club bouncers didnt permit me entrance... Even with my Vip card.. They have shayo 'white London' (Benin *alias* for Marijuana)

My good people, na as e dae hot o.
Cc All my people on Nairaland.



so , I've been off radar but I'm not really sorry about it...

After my life took a turn with a miracle on the morning of 6 DEC, when the lord saved my life, ( the same morning Yorhmienerd encouraged me to slip out of depression)
I realised that things dont always go as planned.
*LIKE JUST now I texted a girl ,a crazy message ( very crazy one), but she has not even replied it yet. LOL!!

I took time to work on this story, then I should finish it no matter the circumstances..YES I will,, so where did we stop exactly...

The new drill goes thus,,
no rushing...no fighting on the thread, no '' I will throw u out of'ere'' , No , no , no and nah!!
Just smooth and cudly, If time permits, I'll even post while in Lecture hall.

I learnt my mistake, it was just trying to write even at hours I was not in a perfect state of mind.

I know you'll forgive me. BECAUSE you Love Me :p so much. I LOVE you guys too... But Its Uniben and most especially my fault.... AFTER WE finish this tori -story. . . I will start a new one : about my Adventures in the land of Bending and Stress. (UNIBEN)

My adventures with Tomide...(thats not the title o, I'm still thinking about it)....... SHE is my wifey to be on campus (lol) , but we'll get there, soon.. If the lord permits

Lleigh:
Hi creeza how are you

I'm getting better . Will son be there .... Perfection *winks

I've missed a lot.. Tho!!! I hope to catch up soon

bibijay123:
what happened dear?

Its something personal o. BUT ITS WELL

sunshine46:
Hy hy Creeza,wtsup wt u...hope all is well

Partially. I am a bit unhappy , there is something I want to accomplish but it's getting even more hard to do

Lleigh:
Creeza look after yourself.

I will ..

ROYH:
a.m Creeza, Thanks For The Updates, Meanwhile , Wish You Quick Emotional Recovery Bro :*

thanks man

Greg42 you the beomb bro... *winks

Chapter 8

Dedicated yorhmienerd lleigh chijioke17

**Perfection is unexplainable , but in reality there is a big difference between trying to and being the perfect human being.**


Andrew


The old man knew I was peeking over his shoulders. He buried his head deep into his papers and raised it up only when I tried to peek . He adjusted his papa's cap and flipped the pages of the newspapers. Each time I tried to read out something , his eyes nabbed me with curiosity. He always caught me in the act.


I glanced back at him and he snorted. Oh dear! Why was I being tortured like this. Please ,even just the headlines. I would be fine.

The tree that shaded us from the burning sun was my only comfort when the entire universe was against me. The wooden bench was my arch enemy as I sat down in pains ,waiting. Even old grandpa had trust issues.

His left eye was partially closed and it focused at the middle like he aimed at a target to instantly terminate it at any sign of life.



"Uhm.. . So .. What's the headlines for today'sssss ---?" I muttered only to cut short when his sniper brown eye killed the words in my throat.
I swallowed down my saliva and it didn't go down well.



" Ok-- I gueeeessss---Boko Haram attacked a mosque in the south east...yesterrrrdayyy...?" I managed to joke, and got him smiling a forceful smile.


The man/ woman who shot Tayo , was still at large and the police were not active anymore. I thought about it on my way to "Solid start Montesorri" . I had told Kate to let me be there for her in times of trouble. To let me comfort her. And protect her .


I went through a lot as a kid. I had lost both parents at age 10, no siblings and grew up with the worst human ever to have walked the earth's surface - my uncle, who spanked me at every given opportunity and left a scar on my right forearm. I had been through sorrow, and it didn't stop there- My uncle died later, leaving me all alone to my father's empire.



" Life is not perfect " Old mister Sniper said, when I was lost into thoughts.



" We try to understand , but we fail. " He continued " Believe me.. If only it were easier to always protect those we care about , life would have been less complicated."


So he could talk. Hmm, I thought he was D and G( dumb and grumpy ).


I was silent. I imagined how he knew what was on my mind. He must have been a mind reader. Or maybe his newspaper had magical powers . Was it his half closed eye?


" How did--"


The school bell saved me. Students came out of the big gate across the streets. I got up from the bench and took out a bevy of flowers from my car's back seat .



" You kno--"

As I turned back to the wooden bench I was shocked to see it empty . The old man had disappeared. Strange . Damn strange . My feet became cold as I walked towards the gate with the flowers behind in one hand.


I waited and hoped on the invisible forces of luck to help me out. I was going to do the unthinkable.
Kate came out, later, stressed up and tensed.


" Hey! " She said with a smile that broke every chain of captivity . Even The devil would be glad to see her smile.





" For you ... " I stretched out my hidden arm.
Her eyes said something different from that on her mind. She suddenly became blank in smiles and any sign of joy grew smaller . Smaller, and smaller until there was none left on her face ..


" I'm sorry but I cant. I can't... " She muttered out and left my arms hanging as she moved away from me.





" At least let me-"
She turned and her black wavy hair glided in the same manner.




" I know what you are driving at--" just then her son came out running to hug her. She looked back at me and said " I just cannot do it"


I perfectly understood what she meant. She wanted me to be around , but the "friend zone " was waiting for me for with open arms.
******†*************





Gabriel


" I came before you nah.. " The tall guy said as he pushed his way into the line.


" Abegi , you didn't see me here when you entered? " The grumpy looking man replied.

" You must be mad o. See this man , Me that have been here for an hour or so"


" Your English self is as local as you"
They argued about unreasonable things until a security guard called them to order.


I wanted the interview to be over as soon as possible. The queue was like people who wanted to apply for a lottery.

I had promised Kate that things would be fine. Tayo was still in coma and it became difficult for me to get a new work. I had lost contact with Damilola, and she had not called me for sometime. School fees and house rent problems became a new burden as all the money I had, was used in my treatment. We went back to " from hand to mouth".



" Next please." Came the voice of the interviewer.

I thought it was my turn but I looked and saw the sea of people before me, I was the last on the line.
When it actually got to my turn. I was already worn out , thirsty and weak.





" So , Mr.--" The man said
His looks were not very important to me but he seemed nice. He flipped my c.v and peered through his glasses at me.

" I'm sorry Mr Gabriel E. Odili.. your " he muttered and my heart beat stopped.




" My what sir?


" Your skills are not qualified for the position you applied for, Yes we want craftmanship in this new project but--"




I had heard enough. I stood up and cursed myself for waiting so long to be rejected. It was the third time that day. I went home and felt like the worst father and husband ever. I had failed in my duties.


A car drove into the compound I peeked through the window to see who it was.


It was him again.
The guy I saw with Kate on the day of the shootings . I had thought he was a nobody and I did not bother to ask my wife .
But this time I suspected him to be a culprit. Even more when he hugged Kate in front of my son.



" Damn you.... " I punched my fist into the wall.

chijioke17:
Would you mind sharing in person, you can email me your digits, would call around 12,so we can talk, if that's OK with you

07063691561

Even in a depressed state of mind. I can still tell- The lawyer was bought over by cecillia nd co. Instead of protecting dupe against injustice, you lay bait for her.

WWE fans will understand - The shield ( Seth rawlings)

#I STUPIDLY REST MY PEN. Depressed state of mind.

Congrats bro. FP is a great starting pedestal.

yorhmienerd:
Take a deep breathe and restrategize, It will be well

i will try, but the problem is something more personal. A recent event in my life.