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Re: Red Ashes by Missclare1(f): 1:28pm On Feb 28, 2017
talk2saintify:


lolz aint possible...

nene mom was loyal if ah believe vividly.... smiley smiley
But her dad isn't loyal.
Re: Red Ashes by Chumzypinky(f): 1:33pm On Feb 28, 2017
MABEL.
My eyes danced happily as i stared at both my children.
I couldnt stop smiling. Finally, they were back together. After all the quarels and misunderstandings.

That was what true love was all about afterall. You agree, disagree, then agree again.

Hmm, i go love oo.

And so when the broke the news about Kainene's pregnancy, words couldnt express my joy. We had to hasten up the wedding. I couldnt wait to have Nene as my daughter-inlaw.

I spoke to some wedding planners that happened to be acquaintances with me. And together we began to make preparations.

***

JOLADE.
'daddy? Daddy?' i called looking around the garden.

'my princess' my father's familiar baritone voice said. I turned and saw him. He was dressed in white with a staff in his hands.

I ran to meet him, but i just couldnt get through to him. It felt as if there was a boundary between us 'daddy? Why cant i come to you? Why cant i hug you?'

He shook his head 'no my daughter. You cant come over to this side. You have to go back to your husband. He needs you'

'no daddy. I dont want to go back to that man. He lied to me. He's impotent dad' i wept.

'that doesnt mean you should leave him. He needs you now more than ever. He's you husband so you should stand by him'

'how do you expect me to stand by him father when he's been doing nothing but lie to me. No father, i'm not going back to him. I want to come to you. I want to be able to touch you father. You're the only who truly loved me father. I was your princess and your favourite before you were snatched by the cold hands of death. Now i've seen you and i'm not going anywhere. Its you i want to be with'

'but thats not possible Princess. I am dead. And you're still living. Your time has not yet come. You still have your whole life ahead of you. You have so many things to achieve that you've not as at now. Besides, there's a new life inside of you, are you ready to terminate the life of your child and yours when you still have enough things to do?'

I looked down 'daddy...'

'go back my dear. When your time comes, you'll come to me. But for now, you cant come. Goodbye Princess' And he started to walk away.

'daddy! Daddy wait!' i shouted. I tried to meet up with him but i kept getting blocked by some invincible barrier 'Daddy nooooo!'

I screamed and woke up immediately.

I saw my mum, Bidemi, Folake and Kelvin by my side.

Immediately i started crying.

I wanted to die. Nothing was worth living for anymore. I just wanted to end it all...

TBC

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Re: Red Ashes by jericco1(m): 1:53pm On Feb 28, 2017
A lovely piece
Re: Red Ashes by Chumzypinky(f): 1:57pm On Feb 28, 2017
KAINENE.
The girl raised her head up and looked at me. I quickly saw recognition written all over her face 'hello? How may i help you?'

'i am here to see my fiance, Nathan. I know he's in' i smiled.

I loved the look on her face. Then she swallowed 'he's...not in. He just stepped out few minutes ago. Sorry but you'll have to come back later'

'i can see there's something terribly wrong with your head. Someone that i just called about five minutes ago and he said he's in. Do i look like someone who's here to joke?'

'i'm sorry ma, but you cant just come here and insult me. I said my boss is not in. Why would i want to lie to you? You might have called him five minutes ago but i'm telling you now that he left the office three minutes ago. Two minutes is enough time to decided to leave isnt it?'

'listen and listen very good, if you dont want to see another side of me that you might regret, go inside and tell your boss that i'm here to see him. I didnt come here to banter words with scarecrows like you'

She stood up from her seat 'i'm afraid but you would have to leave right now. I will not tolerate you insulting me in my workplace. If you dont leave, then i'll be forced to call the securities'

''whats happening here?' Nathan came in.

I sighed in relief 'thank God you're here sweetie. Can you believe that i was actually telling this scarecrow of a PA that i wanted to see you and she said you werent around, and that i should go and come back later? Can you also believe that she threatened to call the securities on me if i dont leave the office?'

Nathan's eyes settled on her 'Myra, is that true?'

'uh, eh..i...' she started stuttering 'i...i thought you...uh didnt want to see...any...anyone'

'didnt i specifically tell you that i was expecting my fiancee?' he moved closer now and i saw her move back in fear 'didnt i tell you to let her in whenever she comes huh?'

'i...i'm sorry'

'you'd better not allow this repeat itself next time. Because if she ever reports anything to me about you again, then be lest assured that you'll be relieved of your duties. Have i made myself clear?'

'yes...yes sir'

He held my hand and we both went into his office.

****

CHUKS.
I stared at Dr Bolaide, my bosom friend.
I couldnt utter a word. I couldnt believe that things could have grown worse.

'but...how...how did things deteriorate this way?' i asked with shaky lips.

'i'm sorry Chuka. But i think its all your fault. You didnt carry out some of the dos and donts i gave you last time. And i also dont think surgery is going to do much for you this time. I'm sorry but i think we might be losing you very soon. I'm very sorry'

Tears from nowhere fell from my eyes.

No!!!!

I could die. I still had so many things to do. So many.

I left the doctor's office with a heavy heart. I was going to die soon. He said in probably a month or two.

I knew i was going to die but i had very little to do to save myself.

TBC

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Re: Red Ashes by marianneada(f): 2:28pm On Feb 28, 2017
Thank u so ma 4 making my day with ur updates, lots of luv.
Re: Red Ashes by harunablezin(f): 2:29pm On Feb 28, 2017
mhmmmmm...daz d powa of kiss ooooo....Nene
Re: Red Ashes by talk2saintify(m): 2:38pm On Feb 28, 2017
[quote author=Chumzypinky post=54139106

'listen and listen very good [/quote]


am listening nah embarassed embarassed embarassed embarassed cry cry cry cry

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Re: Red Ashes by talk2saintify(m): 2:41pm On Feb 28, 2017
Chumzypinky:



'listen and listen very good

am listening nah!! embarassed embarassed embarassed cry cry cry

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Re: Red Ashes by sexy377: 4:00pm On Feb 28, 2017
mummy pinky twaile i duff ma cap 4 u
Re: Red Ashes by wizsolzy(m): 5:20pm On Feb 28, 2017
ikombe:
Who is dis wan now undecided

hmmmmm ikombe my guy always speaking my mind....I no just understand watin dat one dey like for d quarrel

Re: Red Ashes by Chumzypinky(f): 5:26pm On Feb 28, 2017
wizsolzy:


hmmmmm ikombe my guy always speaking my mind....I no just understand watin dat one dey like for d quarrel
u dis boy eh. U don spoil Ikombe. He ws neva like dis b4
Re: Red Ashes by wizsolzy(m): 5:30pm On Feb 28, 2017
[quote author=Chumzypinky post=54145068]
u dis boy eh. U don spoil Ikombe. He ws neva like dis b4[/quote

ah ah mummy mummy is dat how u use to do? can a little child spoil a full grown man

Re: Red Ashes by Feyikemi12(f): 5:51pm On Feb 28, 2017
weldone chumzypinky God bless you abundantly
Re: Red Ashes by Chumzypinky(f): 5:52pm On Feb 28, 2017
[quote author=wizsolzy post=54145205][/quote]
how do you do it? I mean, how do you always find pictures to match woreva rubbish you wanna say??

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Re: Red Ashes by wizsolzy(m): 6:31pm On Feb 28, 2017
Chumzypinky:

how do you do it? I mean, how do you always find pictures to match woreva rubbish you wanna say??


ah yaf died...ah didn't know I yaf being saying rubbish all dis while

Re: Red Ashes by Nobody: 7:01pm On Feb 28, 2017
TheSevenSeal: [voiceover] In a land of nairaland, and a time of Red Ashes, the destiny of a great story rests on the shoulders of a young (pregnant) lady. Her name... Chumzypikin. hahaha.( no vex ooo)
Lovely story you've got ma'am! I guess this where your story culminates. you know is one thing for a story to be tightly packed with fun; and it's another thing for a story to be extensive and yet quite intriguing. your story is the missile! I love feminine ladies, and Jolade kinda sits in this category (hope she gets out of the mess she's in). Nene is a little bit choleric and uptight about everything. Nathan, well, he is just a guy learning how to be a responsible man. kamsi? I leave her to you. oh! sorry about your insomnia.
[try doing some morning exercise, and change your sitting or reading position: try not to be glued to a particular place. <Just my opinion>. *winks*]. more Joy and Love to your home.

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Re: Red Ashes by yusufibrahim(m): 7:05pm On Feb 28, 2017
Thanks anty Chumzypinky for great updates more grace to u
Re: Red Ashes by Chumzypinky(f): 7:06pm On Feb 28, 2017
KAKA.
After contemplating for a while, i decided to buzz Chidinma. I just wanted to know how she was faring.

'hello?' her voice came.

'hello dear, its me, Kamsi'

I heard her sharp intake of breath 'Kamsi? I mean, Kamsi, my own sister?'

'how have you been?'

'did you actually call me to ask how i was faring genuinely or you called to mock me again?'

'i havent called to mock you Dinma. I called to know about your wellbeing - genuinely'

'hmm, this is strange'

'sister, i just wanted to apologise for everything that has been going on between us for a long time now. The quarels and misunderstandings. I'm very sorry for everything. I want us to start afresh, if thats possible' I let out a loud breath.

There was silence from her side for a while, then she spoke 'Kamsi are you serious? Are you really sorry?'

'i'm sincerely sorry'

I heard her smile 'oh! You dont know how much i've longed of this kind of a relationship between us. Funny enough though, but i've always wanted us to be close. My mistake however was never reaching out to you. Not taking the first step to resolve our broken relationship. I'm sorry as well Kamsi, i'm very sorry. Please find it in your heart to forgive me'

My heart melted 'aww sis, you dont have to apologise for anything. As your junior, i was the one who denied you respect'

'what happens when the senior refuses to respect the junior? Respect is reciprocal Kamsi and if you never accorded me respect, then i blame myself totally for it' She sobbed.

'sis please stop it. I'm the one to blame for everything'

'no you're not'

'okay, we're both to blame for everything. Satisfied?'

'alright'

We talked about several other things and then i hung up but not before telling me she was visiting Owerri very soon.

***

KAINENE.
I was stepping out of my apartment when i sighted my next door neighbour, Myra, stepping out of her house as well.

She was on a casual yellow bumshorts with a white croptop.

She eyed me and hissed.

'it'd better not be me you're hissing at' i said.

'so what if its you? Are you bigger than someone i would hiss at? Remember, this is not my workplace so i'm very free to speak to you whatever way i like so you'd better respect yourself'

'whats the meaning of that?'

'its like you dont know that i've been looking for an opportunity to seriously beat you up. And if you misbehave now, you've simply presented me that opportunity'

'i dont understand. So for your mind, you think you can beat me?'

'before nko? I'll just twist you like a rope'

'eh-hen? So it has gotten to that abi?' I watched this girl for a while thinking of where to start targetting her.

Kaka was inside taking a nap and a simple call of her name would have her running out and teaching this psycho a serious lesson she would never regret in a long while.

But i chose to handle her myself.

'so you want to fight eh?' i asked.

'yes. Lets fight this out anyway. Who do you think you are sef? You think you deserve my boss in anyway? Hell you dont! You're just a foolish golddigger who would do nothing but tie him down with your useless pregnancy!'

'how dare you?!' i smacked her twice.

She rushed towards me and i quickly swept her off her feet landing her on the floor. And before Jack Robinson was spelt, i was atop her feeding her with sand.

Her screams filled the compound as she pinched my face.

Though i was hurting all over, it didnt stop me from giving her the beating of her life.

TBC

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Re: Red Ashes by Chumzypinky(f): 7:19pm On Feb 28, 2017
TheSevenScroll:
TheSevenSeal: [voiceover] In a land of nairaland, and a time of Red Ashes, the destiny of a great story rests on the shoulders of a young (pregnant) lady. Her name... Chumzypikin. hahaha.( no vex ooo)
Lovely story you've got ma'am! I guess this where your story culminates. you know is one thing for a story to be tightly packed with fun; and it's another thing for a story to be extensive and yet quite intriguing. your story is the missile! I love feminine ladies, and Jolade kinda sits in this category (hope she gets out of the mess she's in). Nene is a little bit choleric and uptight about everything. Nathan, well, he is just a guy learning how to be a responsible man. kamsi? I leave her to you. oh! sorry about your insomnia.
[try doing some morning exercise, and change your sitting or reading position: try not to be glued to a particular place. <Just my opinion>. *winks*]. more Joy and Love to your home.
thanks honey. God bless

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Re: Red Ashes by Winters22: 7:25pm On Feb 28, 2017
Thanks! i guess this is the best gift i could ask for
Re: Red Ashes by heemah(f): 7:49pm On Feb 28, 2017
This Myra foolish sha! MadamChumzy, can u pls send her to the forgotten land we send Jude to?
Re: Red Ashes by sexy377: 8:11pm On Feb 28, 2017
myra can do anyhow ehn she go chop beat tire buh mumsy make d belle no fall o
Re: Red Ashes by talk2saintify(m): 9:07pm On Feb 28, 2017
Pinky yhu dun to try...
Ah for send yhu cad..
Even if nah 2h *winks
yhu knw am still ah student nah..lol
buh anyway ah dun fink dats possible.
B4 yhu husband kill me *No vex

Keep it Up...

#IstandWifPinky

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Re: Red Ashes by ladyverere(f): 9:17pm On Feb 28, 2017
Lol. Who b dis impostor Myra? Nene give her better sand sand chop! Make sure say U really punch her wella, a bleeding lip and blackened eyes would do just trick.

Chumzy I used to fight like Nene in those days. I hardly take rubbish. Lol.
Re: Red Ashes by ikombe: 9:44pm On Feb 28, 2017
Chumzypinky:

u dis boy eh. U don spoil Ikmbe. He ws neva like dis b4
How shekau wan spoil sadam hussien
Re: Red Ashes by ikombe: 9:47pm On Feb 28, 2017
ladyverere:
Lol. Who b dis impostor Myra? Nene give her better sand sand chop! Make sure say U really punch her wella, a bleeding lip and blackened eyes would do just trick.

Chumzy I used to fight like Nene in those days. I hardly take rubbish. Lol.
This is the reason why i fear cute girls undecided

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Re: Red Ashes by Chumzypinky(f): 9:55pm On Feb 28, 2017
talk2saintify:
Pinky yhu dun to try...

Ah for send yhu cad..

Even if nah 2h *winks

yhu knw am still ah student nah..lol

buh anyway ah dun fink dats possible.

B4 yhu husband kill me *No vex


Keep it Up...


#IstandWifPinky
lol, anything you send, i'll accept. Even if it N100, its something, at least to show you appreciate
Re: Red Ashes by harunablezin(f): 9:56pm On Feb 28, 2017
mhmmmmm.....its gud as u gave her d beating of her lyf....but daz not too gud in your condition
Re: Red Ashes by Chumzypinky(f): 9:57pm On Feb 28, 2017
ladyverere:
Chumzy I used to fight like Nene in those days. I hardly take rubbish. Lol.
lol, used to? So what happened? Marriage and motherhood calmed you down abi??
Re: Red Ashes by ikombe: 10:00pm On Feb 28, 2017
Chumzypinky:

how do you do it? I mean, how do you always find pictures to match woreva rubbish you wanna say??

Re: Red Ashes by fam24(f): 10:13pm On Feb 28, 2017
Nathan should come and side his gfriend again o. He should come and tell us Keinene is too rude and uncultured, she should not have beaten Myra.

Myra should go to office with the black eye and swollen face.
Re: Red Ashes by Chumzypinky(f): 10:27pm On Feb 28, 2017
fam24:
Nathan should come and side his gfriend again o. He should come and tell us Keinene is too rude and uncultured, she should not have beaten Myra.

Myra should go to office with the black eye and swollen face.
lol, i too lyk dis gal jhor

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