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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by YINKS89(m): 12:06pm On Dec 20, 2016
KpagoGIN:

I like the way you presented gab's angle, I feel for the brother.
dats d fact.
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by YINKS89(m): 12:07pm On Dec 20, 2016
Creeza:
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... grin


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

how is the week going to be nah?
iono oooo na ur hand he dey.
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by remiseyi(m): 12:53pm On Dec 20, 2016
Creeza:
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... grin


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

how is the week going to be nah?
guilty as charged... kiss
Creeza:
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... grin


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

how is the week going to be nah?
guilty as charged...

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by mujybee(f): 2:29pm On Dec 20, 2016
Creeza:
I'm en route home today from Benin... I'll put it together asap...

Bear with me dear...

And wish me journey mercies ..
journey mercy my dr




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



good work swthrt

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 2:58pm On Dec 20, 2016
mujybee:
journey mercy my dr



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


good work swthrt
thanks dear

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by yusufibrahim(m): 3:01pm On Dec 20, 2016
Viewing this topic is me and my oga. : Creeza( m ), yusufibrahim. Nice job Bro

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 3:18pm On Dec 20, 2016
yusufibrahim:
Viewing this topic is me and my oga. : Creeza( m ), yusufibrahim. Nice job Bro
correct, take seat for front row
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Nobody: 9:00pm On Dec 20, 2016
Creeza where u dey o, come dey write na,everybody dey parlour dey wait for u

Journey mercies too

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 11:17pm On Dec 20, 2016
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? smiley
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 7:50am On Dec 21, 2016
*continues*


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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

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 8:00am On Dec 21, 2016
Osleek crytalprince , padroken redon kpagoGIN angry, I use oyokometer and be seeing u guys like 3D movie,,, Make sure you drop a comment or else I go vex o... Lol grin
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by KpagoGIN(m): 8:43am On Dec 21, 2016
me don begin tire for this Gab matter, why all this drama and unnecessary toxic energy.

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by mujybee(f): 8:52am On Dec 21, 2016
i love dis tori 2 say make u rush am n finish am 2dae 2dae


nyc work creeza
sha no starve us

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 8:58am On Dec 21, 2016
mujybee:
i love dis tori 2 say make u rush am n finish am 2dae 2dae



nyc work creeza

sha no starve us
another one might show today...
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 8:59am On Dec 21, 2016
KpagoGIN:
me don begin tire for this Gab matter, why all this drama and unnecessary toxic energy.
I tire too, but he get reasons why nah....maybe he go tell u soon ...
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by mujybee(f): 9:03am On Dec 21, 2016
Creeza:
another one might show today...




wait o wic 1 is (might) no try me at ol i fit use juju to make u finish d tori 2dae oo


i dey warn u nw o ehn ehn

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 9:55am On Dec 21, 2016
mujybee:



wait o wic 1 is (might) no try me at ol i fit use juju to make u finish d tori 2dae oo


i dey warn u nw o ehn ehn
lol ,, Report me nah
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by mujybee(f): 10:07am On Dec 21, 2016
Creeza:
lol ,, Report me nah
na u tlk am nw o

wen u start rushin ur updates witout break dnt blame me o

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Lankyannie(f): 11:10am On Dec 21, 2016
nnaa dz gab dy do lyk person wey strt 2dy smoke weed newly,i dn rest ma case 4im mata cus d tin dn dy mk me vex nw.
Dt kate shuld beta go2 andy dt loves her cus she wil soon gt her heart broken by dt cheat of d century she calls her husband.creeza idi very sharp,plz gv us more nd tnx 4d mention.
PS:are my d only one dt dont receive mention notification again frm nairaland?
Maybe recession don catch dm 2.api xmas in advance creez.

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 11:37am On Dec 21, 2016
So since its 21st and three days to 25th I just want to use this double update to jolificate and jubilate with una... My people make una drop comments o! Cos this bag of rice I want to share : its costly o grin


For everyone ...



Chapter 11


* The real temptation begins*






Damilola



I watched as Kemi paced the room in anxiety. She turned round and moved to the door, came back , sat down and got up only to repeat the sequence.


" What's it? I asked .


The terror I had experienced in recent weeks had left me shaky and all fussed up. Dr. Johnson had been giving me home treatment. He was also taking me on therapy .


Dr Johnson was named the doctor of the year after he performed an open brain surgery on a woman who had a set of twins in her. The lady was mentally ill. The medical staff hadnt known before the operations that she was pregnant. They had taken result scans and did xrays but somehow it seemed the results were tampered with, like someone wanted the woman to die in the theatre. It was when they stated the operation and Dr Johnson took charge of the situation that they discovered she had two pronounced foetus growing inside of her. Her blood pressure had spiked and the cardio team discovered blood circulation was random and rapid. Everyone wanted to stop the operations but Johnson proceeded and after a tasking job of saving both mother and unborn children, he got an accolade for his brilliant and gifted craftsmanship.



" I don't trust that doctor " Kemi said.


" Why? I asked.



" He seems to be up to something.." She crossed her arms together .

" But he is my personal doc--" I was about to say when she cut me short.


" Even that Gabriel..He is too sweet to be true. Trust me Dami he is planning something big.. And now you have given him full access to all your properties ."


I shook my head and pinched my nose , the last thing I wanted was someone reminding me how much I was willing to do to get love from Gabe. He had requested that he wanted full control over my wealth. I gave him everthing including my heart. On a lighter note, it would have been difficult for me to do but somehow it was as if my eyes were closed when I did so. I had a plan.. It was far from failing...



" The decision is final" I said to Kemi who was now getting on my nerves and ranting endlessly.

" You can't be serious -- He is a golddi---"

" Don't ever call him that, " I shouted at the top of my voice .


" Why? Because he promised to love you in return if he gets access to your wealth? I'm laughing so hard right now Dami-- honestly"


" Its not what you think' I replied .

Indeed it wasn't, I did what I had to do. There was no reason why I couldn't give him my bank accounts details , my house occupancy details and every other thing. I knew what I wanted in return and a little sacrifice won't hurt.


" Don't tell me you have settled for that cheap love he is willing to offer " kemi blurted out again.


" He will love me soon,everything is falling in --- "


I paused when I saw Tayo's ghost. He was not dead yet but in a coma ,why was he disturbing me? He was shaking his head as if to say " your own is strong o" . His eyes were fixed at me..Blood soaked his left shoulder. I got confused , I wanted to scream.... But it was just an illusion and the wind blew the cotton briskly revealing the lampstand behind it that had the shape of a human head. I got up and removed it from the table ,near the window. It was a bit dark outside. Kemi didn't notice what just happened .



" Are you sure? You are still hallucinating my dear, wake up--- That reminds me : are you still seeing that man , what's his name again ?


" Tayo?

" Is that his name? Well whatever " She said " But I'm suspecting you Lola because I think you had something to do with his predicaments"


" Why would I want him dead? Tayo is useless to me. I won't stoop so low to committing murder...abeg talk better thing"


" You are such a terrible liar you know, Dami I am your friend and I can smell your lies like they are bread crumps garnished with sweet honey. And I didn't say anything about death..."


" What's that supposed to me--mean " I said while I sat on an arm length stuffed chair. I felt a sharp pain on my arms, where Johnson had been giving me shots of sleep inducers.


" Now that's what I'm saying" Kemi said " You are too cunning and evil, but as your friend -- as your sister : I will advice you to stop this game ''



" He gave me conditions "


" Who ? What conditions?



I told her how Gabriel had placed a contract on the table for me at the office of Dr. Johnson . kemi was absent then, she had gone to the reception to fill in details of my scheduled home treatments. Dr Johnson had given her the list of things she was to fill in the form.



" So .. He played his cards on you...mhen this guy is smart."


" His motives were clear , He would take care of me and Funmi ,if only I had him calling the shots. He was to pay my bills and run my activities in an anonymous way "


Kemi was shocked , she shrugged and chuckled a smile. ..
" And you agreed to that? Even the crook of a doctor was there too?


I shook my head.


" You' re either foolish or this mental situation has made you blind. For God's sake he is taking advantage of you .He is just going to use your money and take care of his family and when he is done he will abandon you.."


" Why are you quick to judge me? come over here lemme show you something.. You too have skeletons in your cupboard... I'm not a fool and Nobody is a saint."



I brought out my iPad from my hand bag. I unlocked it and opened a video of Gabriel and Kate arguing in their parlour. ..I had a hidden camera placed in his house . It was on real time and they were having dinner at the moment... Obviously Kemi had underestimated me, but then she was shocked and speechless at what she saw...



" You are the devil herself .." She acknowledged .


" Am not ,I'm only protecting my investment" I said smiling endlessly. ...


TBC

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 11:41am On Dec 21, 2016
Lankyannie:
nnaa dz gab dy do lyk person wey strt 2dy smoke weed newly,i dn rest ma case 4im mata cus d tin dn dy mk me vex nw.
Dt kate shuld beta go2 andy dt loves her cus she wil soon gt her heart broken by dt cheat of d century she calls her husband.creeza idi very sharp,plz gv us more nd tnx 4d mention.
PS:are my d only one dt dont receive mention notification again frm nairaland?
Maybe recession don catch dm 2.api xmas in advance creez.
Chain kpele....for the mention wahala.



I have did Christmas for you nah... grin enjoy you hear
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by KpagoGIN(m): 12:13pm On Dec 21, 2016
where this waiter with the other plate of jollof rice abi na plastic rice you put for pot...... this is getting me unstable cause I must see to its end. Gab seems to be digging deeper than is intended

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 12:27pm On Dec 21, 2016
KpagoGIN:
where this waiter with the other plate of jollof rice abi na plastic rice you put for pot...... this is getting me unstable cause I must see to its end. Gab seems to be digging deeper than is intended
lol, The waiter is still serving hot and cold food simultaneously... The party just got started nah!! And oga mi dnt be unstable o, lets pray for our guy Gabriel grin so e noh go fall into temptation... cheesy
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by sunshine46(f): 12:38pm On Dec 21, 2016
Whao,this is so fab! I held my breath while I read thru these two chapters...mehn,this Gab guy nah gold digger ...and Dammy,even with d full surveillance she claims to have placed Gab and his family under,I really do hope she knows what she's doing...BTW,ds isn't d right time for Kate to conceive o...thanks for the mention Creeza

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by KpagoGIN(m): 12:40pm On Dec 21, 2016
Creeza:
lol, The waiter is still serving hot and cold food simultaneously... The party just got started nah!! And oga mi dnt be unstable o, lets pray for our guy Gabriel grin so e noh go fall into temptation... cheesy
talking of temptation Gab na the temptation himself.......... anybody he comes close to seems to be having this craving to commit

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 12:59pm On Dec 21, 2016
sunshine46:
Whao,this is so fab! I held my breath while I read thru these two chapters...mehn,this Gab guy nah gold digger ...and Dammy,even with d full surveillance she claims to have placed Gab and his family under,I really do hope she knows what she's doing...BTW,ds isn't d right time for Kate to conceive o...thanks for the mention Creeza
Chop kiss . Happy xmass sunshine- and continue shining for me u hear. I see ur handwork in romance section. U are the bomb smiley
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 1:08pm On Dec 21, 2016
KpagoGIN:

talking of temptation Gab na the temptation himself.......... anybody he comes close to seems to be having this craving to commit

egbon!! I bow for u o.

No wahala, they will soon form committee grin

i want to make u the chairman
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 1:10pm On Dec 21, 2016
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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by sunshine46(f): 1:23pm On Dec 21, 2016
Creeza:
Chop kiss . Happy xmass sunshine- and continue shining for me u hear. I see ur handwork in romance section. U are the bomb smiley
Awwwn,a million kisses for u2 darling...merry Christmas and a fulfilling year ahead wt more pleasurable stories wink

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by KpagoGIN(m): 1:42pm On Dec 21, 2016
Creeza:
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Dear Creeza, it's like this story of Gabriel is more like he is the centre piece of what the title is about..... the guy just they manufacture one dangerous scenario to the other.

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Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Creeza(m): 1:42pm On Dec 21, 2016
sunshine46:

Awwwn,7[b]a million kisses for u2 darling[/b].merry Christmas and a fulfilling year ahead wt more pleasurable stories wink
thanks sweet
Re: WHEN LOVE DIES....( The temptations of Gabriel) by Nobody: 1:44pm On Dec 21, 2016
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