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Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Nmaglit: 8:19pm On Aug 04, 2017
bukky am happy for u u did a nice job with the lemon volka threw at u by give her a well chilled lemonade but na wa for that clarise the giver of bad news when one is celebrating.

Rip ti madam clara
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Nmaglit: 8:19pm On Aug 04, 2017
bukky am happy for u u did a nice job with the lemon volka threw at u by give her a well chilled lemonade but na wa for that clarise the giver of bad news when one is celebrating.

Rip to madam clara
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by omonifamily(f): 8:39pm On Aug 04, 2017
Eiyah! RIP to madam Clara. she brought Bukky to d lane and left just like that.



Hmmmm, Bukky, don't relent yet, d sky shall b d limit
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Abelosas222(m): 7:04am On Aug 05, 2017
[6/3, 8:37 AM] Abel�����: Ab fiction stories/poems
Caught In The Moment (Part 2)

Episode 22

You know that moment when you don't know if you should be happy or burst out crying..I was caught up in a web
"Clarise, stop this joke I have an Award to collect"
I attempted to walk back to the stage and collect the best model of the year award..maybe clarise just wanted to pull my legs, this clarise self
"Bukky"
She drew me back..
"What nah?"
What else does this lady want, I am trying so hard not to believe what she said, ah! What is her own na
"Madam Clara is gone, David and Jeremy dont know yet"
Now my brain accepted the painful fact
"No.."
I broke down in tears, I felt my heart would rip out..
"No not now for Christ sake"
My legs became weak that I sat on the bare tiles..
"Not now"
I knew it was more than three months as the Doctor presumed she would live, but she seemed fine, that I was starting to think it was a miracle
"Bisola oluwatoke, please your trophy awaits"
The host called out to me..I couldn't get up from where I sat..clarise quickly help me get up
"Go on bukky, please don't cry up there, I don't want any of the boys to find out OK"
I wiped my tears and sniffed in before I marched out, vodka stood with her team on the other end with the trophy in her hands, she was to crown me..she was crying as she approached me, for what?
"This one never even see life she they cry?"
I thought..she crowned me, and hurried off, I was supposed to take a photograph alone which would be the new face of "The House Of Earl" but I insisted me and my crew take the photo together, we all worked for it..
It was time to give my speech..my hands were shaking..I am not supposed to cry, yes I should be happy right now. As I collected the mic, I looked sideways to clarise.. She beckoned with her eyes..i should fight this
I cleared my throat
"I started as nothing in the house, and today I proudly lift this trophy..i am here today because of one woman.."
Oh God, its madam Clara, she made me who I am, that was I planned to say, but she is gone now..
I swear I tried so hard to hold it in but I burst out crying profusely.. I couldn't hold the pain..I could hear the audience murmur for a while before the roared with applause..they would be thinking its tears of Joy..only one person understood..i bit my lips, I tried so hard to control myself, but the moment I met his eyes with tears dropping uncontrollably,he asked with his eyes
"What's wrong bukky?
I said in my mind
"Mum is gone David"
And he understood
[6/3, 8:38 AM] Abel�����: Ab fiction stories/poems
Caught In The Moment (Part 2)
Bonus episode!

Episode 23

"Thank you"
That's was the word I could finally say before I dropped the mic and followed clarise down to madam Clara's flat
She laid on her bed..it seemed she was smiling..
"Clarise she is smiling"
I said and sat with her
"She is not dead"
David walked in, Jeremy followed from behind..
"Mum? Mum?"
Jeremy hurried to her, clarise had called the ambulance already..Jeremy was crying profusely..well David..he was just quiet, starring..he just walked to her and held her hands..I knew he was hurting, I could tell..
And so it happened, madam Clara, the woman who changed my life forever, a woman I could boldly call my mother, was gone..
I never knew they had lots of family members until now..you need to see how the flocked the fashion house..madam Clara had insisted she be buried in the fashion house, it was were she built her life..it was her home..and so David made sure her wish was granted..despite the complains of family members who insisted she must be brought to her hometown..
"None of you were here when my mother struggled all her life, none of you were here when she built this fashion house! Now you all want a share in her money?! Impossible!! She would be buried here, our pastor would supervise everything! Not a dime would be spent for any of you! If don't like it that way, please use the door!"
Within minutes their bickering tongues seized to just distant murmurs..
Madam Clara's death brought the boys back together, they had to be strong for each other..although David had not shared a tear since, and it bothers me..
Madam Clara was laid to rest a week later, there was no time to waste, it was all just as she had requested..the House Of Earl built her statue and placed it in the centre on the big compound..an icon to always remember..the house went cold for weeks, even vodka was strangely calm..No Fashion, no sales..everyone were all on black attire..I instructed that, for the next one week..Fashion should just wait for a while first..or so we thought before Joanne resurfaced..
I didn't even know she was back..Jovita brought the gossip..well it should be good news right? Joanne is my buddy..is she? She is the only stumbling block to reach David! But that's not the problem
"She is saying she came back to take what's rightfully hers" Jovita said
"Take what? I don't understand" I had to ask..
"She wants to own the House Of Earl"
My head sparked fire..
"Over my dead body"

Caught in the moment
continues
©onyeneke Abel .July 2017 all rights reserved

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Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Kimkardashain(f): 9:27am On Aug 05, 2017
wat da..sh*it wat nonsense!
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Abelosas222(m): 8:08pm On Aug 05, 2017
Ab fiction stories/poems
Caught In The Moment (Part 2)

Episode 24

This was simply ridiculous! There was no way I would let this happen..I had not been out of madam Clara's flat for a while..I just felt I wasn't ready to face the world yet..But now, well I went to my wardrobe, picked a trench jacket, a blue jean and an Oxford white canvas..
"Where is she?"
Jovita smiled when I came out, she had been convincing me over the weeks to shake it off and step out, but she failed, seeing me all dressed up now felt like she actually achieved something..
"Addressing the models as we speak, in the Hall room"
You can imagine the guts, who does she think she is..I followed to the hall room and bounced in, interrupting Joanne
"Joanne, you didn't inform me of your unexpected visit"
I said as I approached her
"I appreciate the informality but I would soon be your boss so I would love it if you show some respect"
Her words sent fire to my brain..keep calm bukky, keep calm bukky
I met her now, putting my hands in back pocket and with a gesture I smiled and answered
"Soon, not yet.."
She made an attempt to walk out but I held her back
"And one more thing Joanne, make no mistake, I bow to no one"
She shook of my hands..
"Well we shall see about that, wouldn't we bukky"
As I watched her walk out my spirit boiled within me..what was really going on? David has alot of explanation to give..I turned to the models starring and murmuring among themselves
"Look around people, without you and I, there is no House Of Earl..So we bow to know one, remember that!"
Well they were all well behind me on this one..I went straight to David..he was in his office as expected..starring out the glass windscreen
"David what's going on here?"
He was quiet for a while, before he turned to me
"Don't worry I'll handle it"
His answer was not satisfactory, and for some silly reasons it annoyed me
"Handle what?! Your so called fiance is flaunting about threatening to take charge of this house and you're like I will handle it!"
He was still calm..
"Bukky sit down, and hear the whole story"
When he was thru I gently walked out of his office..don't worry I would tell you what he said but for now I need someone
Vodka happened to walk by..just the person I was looking for
"Bukky, I am sorry for everything, I'll change.."
I didn't let her finish, I hugged her
"It's OK, vodka I don't need you to change, there is a battle we need to handle together, what do you say?"
Without hesitation she replied
"Count me in"

Caught in the moment
continues
©onyeneke Abel .July 2017 all rights reserved
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Nmaglit: 9:46pm On Aug 05, 2017
hmmm i just dey observe to see wetin bukky & volka go do
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by SmellingAnus(m): 1:24pm On Aug 06, 2017
When two enemies suddenly become friends as a result of similar interest, then know that whoever they conspire against is in deep shit cheesy

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Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Chumzypinky(f): 7:09pm On Aug 06, 2017
SmellingAnus:
When two enemies suddenly become friends as a result from of similar interest, then know that whoever they conspire against is in deep shit cheesy
seconded
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Abelosas222(m): 8:32pm On Aug 06, 2017
[6/4, 2:52 PM] Abel�����: Ab fiction stories/poems
Caught In The Moment (Part 2)

Episode 25

Ok here it goes..David explained..
"My mom had her problems in raising this fashion house, there was a time she gave up and decided to sell it off to an interested buyer..Joanne's father..but just as she sold it..sales bubbled up, she regretted selling it off, despite her plea to buy it back, he refused.. But later on had a deal that I would marry his daughter to keep the family in business"
Oh so that was why he wants to marry Joanne?
"So so, you don't love her?"
I know that's not the question i was supposed to ask but it came out anyway..
"Of course not..I was able to make her sign a contract, if we can raise 10million dollars in 1month..she would sell it back to us"
My eyes widened, there is no way we could raise that in one month nah..
"I know that, but there is a competition that holds in Europe, the winning is 15million dollars"
I stood up and gasped in shock
"I5million what?!"
Was I supposed to ask again? Ok I am supposed to ask..the money is way too huge!
"We would participate in the competition David, we would win"
Of course I had high hopes, there is no way we wouldnt win, I would make sure of that
"That's the problem bukky, we participated in that competition every year, and we've never won bukky"
My hopes died down immediately, he killed it..
"So you're giving up, just like that?"

"No bukky I am trying to think here"
He fired back and stood up to pace round..
"There is nothing else we can do, we have to participate and win"

"Bukky that competition consists of different fashion house from different countries all over the world, what makes you think Nigeria would even win, what makes you think we would even stand a chance?!"
I was a little disappointed, he didn't even have a single faith in us
"Because I believe in myself, I believe in every model in this house, and I know that when they are aware that they are participating in this competition to save the House Of Earl, they would fight with everything they have got"
He went quiet again, so I gently walked out, and then I met vodka, we need to work together here and save this house
"How much to love this house vodka?"
I asked her as we walked to the hall room to address the models"
"It's my life"
I smiled, that's the spirit
"Well before we go in to business, there is just a name we should crush too"
She smiled that her devilish smile
"Just say the name"

"Joanne"
Hmm, vodka seemed so ready..and yes! Let the fashion begin!
[6/6, 9:03 AM] Abel�����: Ab fiction stories/poems
Caught In The Moment (Part 2)
Bonus!
Episode 26

I decided to confront Joanne, I knew her to be this sweet clinging friend back then, what happened? I was curious
"Joanne, what happened to you, you were..."
She didn't even let me finish
"David happened, he thinks he can just shove me aside right?"
I was quiet for a while..but I really thought she didn't really love him like that
"But I was thinking you really didn't like him that much, you were telling me of one guy like that back then"
She smiled at stared at me till I had to wondered if I had a bug on my face
"Oh so you could have him to yourself"
I stood up immediately
"What? You think I do not see the way you look at him..you think I didn't see you both when he kissed you in the hallway!"
I attempted to say something but she interrupted me
"If I can't get him, you won't either, leave now!"
I stepped out and sighed in relief when I was safely metres away..OK I get it if she has an issue with me, but that doesn't mean I would let her have the house
"Bukky"
It was Jeremy..oh he travelled, he claimed he needed to clear his head out, I'm guessing he really didn't know the issue at hand
"You didn't even call"
He complained..how could I explain what had kept me occupied?
"I get it, you were broken too, I just wished you were there for me too"
Before I could mutter something he hugged me
"I've missed you"
Well as for me, I had peace when he was away, no struggle, no guilt..now he is back and I have to deal with that all over again..
I met with vodka
"How about our plan"
She smiled and whispered
"Don't worry, its all done"
Ok I would explain later, for now something else came up..David.
He called me up so I met him in his office
"I heard you would still push thru with the competition"
I nodded in affirmation, he wanted to say something else but I interrupted him
"David you've not shared a tear since we lost mom"
His word got stuck, and just like I broke free a dam, his eyes brimmed up as tears flowed down..I hurried to him and hugged him..
"It's OK David, let it out"
Jeremy had to walk in, God after all these weeks of peace
"Dave I.." His words got stuck..he drew me out like I was a puppet to him..
"What are you doing you slut!"
What? Did I just here that?! My head sparked..I gave him a piece of my angry mind, just that I shouldn't have added
"I would never love you!"
He hurried off, broken, I realised I had said too much because minutes later we received a call, Jeremy had an accident

Caught in the moment
continues
©onyeneke Abel .July 2017 all rights reserved

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Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by omonifamily(f): 9:02pm On Aug 06, 2017
I dey gbadun you go
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by RolaDiva(f): 4:46pm On Aug 07, 2017
Every Episode is always on point...

I love your story...

Just come and marry me..
Haba how can your story captivate me like this ehn...
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Abelosas222(m): 5:57pm On Aug 07, 2017
Roladiva I might actually marry u ooo ..ahn ahn see temptation o

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Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Abelosas222(m): 6:04pm On Aug 07, 2017
[6/6, 9:03 AM] Abel�����: Ab fiction stories/poems
Caught In The Moment (Part 2)

Episode 27

Oh my God! We just lost madam Clara..this is not happening..Not now..David drove to the hospital, vodka tagged along, seems she really cares for Jeremy..no one said a word, till we got to hospital
"He is in the emergency Ward"
The nurse who hurried out with blood in her hands. My heart missed..God I caused this, I went too far, I should have known he was still depressed because of madam Clara's death, he just wanted comfort, and not only did I push him away, I made him feel neglected.. Oh God, if anything happens to him I don't know if I would be able to forgive myself..Vodka was quiet all thru, an hour later she drew me near..I observed she wanted to say something else to keep her mind off the pending issue
"I got the files"
Ok that was our plan, but I didn't know she would get it that fast and easy
"What? How?"
I asked in a whisper, and spied at David if he was listening..he was lost in thoughts
"Drugged her, she slept, collected her fingerprint and opened the safe where she kept the documents, it seemed her father bought the house in her name.. She wouldn't know it is gone for a while"
This Vodka is indeed a devil
"But she must surely find out nah"
She nodded
"Well, I'm guessing she would have to travel back to get another copy if there is, that would buy us enough time and this is our plan B, just in case the competition doesn't work out..the competition is this month end"
I didn't know when I hugged her..
She smiled and talked about other things, I knew she was just trying to get her mind off Jeremy
"Vodka.."
I touched her hands and made her quiet for a minute
"It's OK to worry about Jeremy, we all are"
She looked at David, he was far off, standing starring out the window as usual, he had been there for hours..and then looked at me..it was hard for her but she said it anyway
"Yes bukky, i'm i'm worried..I am"
I brought her head to my shoulder.. You know that quote that says enemies could actually become best of friends? I was beginning to believe it
I walked up to meet David, I couldn't tell if he heard me when I bickered at Jeremy, I had been scared to approach him since, would he blame me?
Before I got to him, the doctor came out..
"He is stable for now, but a shattered glass pierced very close to his pupils, there is every possibility that he would wake up blind..if he doesn't, then it's a miracle"
God, my heart sank..I caused this, I couldn't shake that thought off my mind..
[6/6, 9:04 AM] Abel�����: Ab Fiction stories/poems
Caught In The Moment(part 2)

Episode 28

Jeremy was still unconscious, it was like I became torn up, my thoughts were not with me.. David had not said a word to me, what was he thinking?..
Myself and vodka went in to see Jeremy, his face was wrapped up and his hands as well..David stood against wall and just stared..he has always been like that, he had his thoughts to himself, he barely say a thing.. Although I knew him like the back of my hand..
I received a call from Jovita, she whispered
"Joanne is at it again"
I couldn't just leave David there so I told him about it
"go on, I would watch him"
Well of course vodka followed..
"what happened?"
I questioned when we got there..
"She is cancelling sales because the sales rep refused to increase the prize for the stilletto gown"
In unison myself and vodka looked at each other, yes we where thinking the same thing here
"Where is she?"
We questioned in unison, you see..we were indeed having the same thought
"The shopping mall"
We hurried there, she wasn't there..till we traced and met her in the hall..
"Get off my chair..its my favourite"
Vodka attacked her first, with that her devilish smile..
She got up and attempted to say something, but vodka took charge
"No you listen, you have no right to act like a queen were you are yet to serve as a maid.."
She opened her mouth again but vodka continued
"You see ignorant one"
She walked over to her..
"This house remains madam Clara Philip's property until after one month, if we cannot meet up to your demand"
Joanne laughed now
"And do you think this house can pay me such an amount in one month"
I wanted to at least say something, vodka hushed me
"Ignorant one, I just wonder how you couldn't figure where I added IF..until then, never interrupt any of our activities, else you would scare away from this face"
Joanne was speechless here, well..that's vodka for you, my mind was actually somewhere else..Jeremy
She walked up to me and attempted to make that face and probably say something mean
"This isn't you Joanne, I miss Joanne"
David called, Jeremy was awake..
"He is blind Bukky"
My phone fell from my hands..
"Vodka, he his awake"
I informed vodka..We rushed to the hospital
"He wants to speak to you"
David said when I got there..I timidly walked in..he laid on the bed..he now had that scar below his eyes, his head was still wrapped up..
"Jeremy i am so sorry, what do I do to make it up to..
He didn't let me finish
" marry me Bukky"

Caught in the moment
continues
©onyeneke Abel .July 2017 all rights reserved

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Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Abelosas222(m): 12:22pm On Aug 08, 2017
Ab fiction stories/poems
Caught In The Moment(Part 2)
Bonus!

Episode 29

Cold crept from my legs to my whole system..maybe he didn't mean that, or maybe I didn't hear well
"What?"
I asked again.. Was I supposed to?
"Bukky, look at me!..I am blind!..I can't see a thing..its all dark..all because you pushed me away, you made me feel like I didn't exist"
I was quiet..I couldn't breathe a word
"Tell me..who would marry a blind man!..who?!"
I stood up and started towards the door
"Bukky?"
He forced himself up, using his hands to figure where I could be..
God he was indeed blind..I left, I need to think this thru
We had to register for the competition, it cost a million, you can imagine the money they would make, which each Fashion house registering with a million naira..well, I just hope we win..
I was torn apart..I couldn't bring myself to concentrate anymore..I made my designs, vodka made hers..later we just put heads together and made series of designs..it was fabulous..both of us walking together was indeed profitable, it made the work much easier and creative..we started sewing immediately..
"Jeremy wants you to marry him"
Vodka said and startled me when we were both walking on a gown together
I stammered because I had nothing reasonable to say
"Go ahead, myself and Jeremy ended before we even started"
She said with a smile..
"I can see he really loves you, or you don't want to because he is blind?"
Her question crushed my resistance again..its my fault..I made him like that..maybe God wants me to pay for my mistake this way.
"Bukky come here!"
It was Joanne..
"Mtcheeeww, this girl no just get sense"
I thought and ignored till she walked to meet us..I hushed vodka this time and let Joanne finished her ranting
"Don't ever interrupt my judgement in this house, I made adjustments to the sales of my house and you...
I didn't let her finish I hushed her as well
" you are bitter because David doesn't love you, and yet here you are ranting for what would never be yours, when you are suppose to be there for the man you claim you are fighting for, you need to find yourself, you are lost"
My words came from my heart and it broke her, she was speechless and couldn't move a muscle till I used my discretion to leave her there..I drove to the hospital, I made my decision now..lemme face the punishment for what I did, I made a promise to madam Clara to keep the boys together..David was unfortunately there when I gave my answer..
"Yes Jeremy, I will marry you"

caught in the moment
continues
©onyeneke Abel .August 2017 all rights reserved

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Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by RolaDiva(f): 12:36pm On Aug 08, 2017
Abelosas222:
Roladiva I might actually marry u ooo ..ahn ahn see temptation o

Hahaha oya o...
Come pay bride price.

Love ya stories...
All I mean...
Bravo
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by gtin(m): 3:19pm On Aug 08, 2017
story is getting more and more interesting
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by hormobolanle: 3:57pm On Aug 08, 2017
gtin:
story is getting more and more interesting
interesting n COMPLICATED!
God really love d way d story is moving along
Abelosas222 u are really talented, Kip it up
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Nobody: 4:34pm On Aug 09, 2017
well done bro but your updates are becoming shorter the suspense is killing pls update more
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by omonifamily(f): 5:31pm On Aug 09, 2017
Abelosa222 please make this thing more frequent oooo
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Ralupresh(f): 7:58pm On Aug 09, 2017
nice story dear
let's pray n hope that a miracle happens in Jeremy's life
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Abelosas222(m): 8:21pm On Aug 09, 2017
[6/6, 12:24 PM] Abel�����: Ab fiction stories/poems
Caught In The Moment(Part 2)

Episode 30

My dear ladies out there, never ever marry a man you don't love, no matter the situation, i was foolish..I felt I needed to pay for a sin I never committed..
"So what are we waiting for?"
Jeremy asked..you can imagine the guts, what does he take me for?
"Bukky"
David touched my shoulder and signalled me to come out with him..
"So I'd take it that you were just joking right?"
He was forcing a smile
"Am not David"
His smile vanished..
"Bukky you asked me to let you be right?..I did to let you really think who you really want..and then you choose Jeremy.?"
I nodded stupidly to his question..he scoffed, he couldn't believe what he heard..I was hurting him all over again
"No, you are confused"
He held his mouth with his hands and paced to and fro, he was trying to keep calm here..I just bowed my head, I couldn't look him in the face..
"Bukky, go home and think about this OK?"
He made a move and touched me..
"I've made my decision..I pushed Jeremy away..and I made a promise to mum..."

"Damn your promises!"
He shouted now..he observed that he was going overboard so he left me, he left the hospital..
I went back to Jeremy..I didn't let him talk
"I would marry you next week, it can't be tomorrow"
I attempted to walk out but he called out to me
"Bukky, I want to marry you because I love you"
That sounded so disgusting to my ears..
I went back to the house, I couldn't bring myself to concentrate..vodka noticed and took charge..I was gone, broken..I lost appetite to everything.. I had to move out of the house and rented a flat of my own..
I was indoor thru out..despite Jeremy's call I didn't visit the hospital..what's the need?
David came over to my flat one evening..I didn't open up, I knew if I did he might talk me out of it..
"Bukky open up"
I backed the door and fought so hard to resist the huge to open up..hot tears dropped from my eyes..
"David please go..I dont want to see you"
He was crying too..I could here him sniff
"Bukky you love me right, I know you do..please I beg you..don't hurt me again"
I bit my lips in tears..
"I..I don't love you anymore"
I lied so he could just go..unfortunately it started raining..I peeped thru the window..he didn't move..he sat on the bare floor as the rain drenched on him
"David please go home"
He didn't say anything, he didn't move..
"David?"
I couldn't bear this anymore..I rushed out into the rain..and held him..
"David I love you"
[6/6, 12:24 PM] Abel�����: Ab fiction stories/poems
Caught In The Moment(Part 2)

Episode 31

My heart was beating fast, we remained there till the rain stopped..I was shivering but couldn't bring myself to leave him there..he turned to me with pain in his eyes
"Bukky is this what you want for us? What did I ever do to you?"
I felt guilty, I left him stranded at the altar, now am going to marry his brother..I attempted to say something but he interrupted me
"If you've made your decision, so be it..thank you for every moment we shared"
He stood up and walked away..
"David?"
I called him with a tearful voice..he didn't respond, he left his suit jacket..I picked it and held it so close to my chest..does this mean I lost David? Was I really keeping the boys together or I was actually tearing them apart?
I couldn't contribute to the competition at hand, I had not even set eyes on Joanne until one evening when I saw her with David, he didn't look at my direction..I was extremely jealous and hurt..were they back together? Although I knew David, he wasn't happy, we noticed each other as we stole glances..he was broken, I did that to him just because I didn't want to hurt Jeremy..does that mean David, the man I love was in a better position to get hurt? Ok I solemnly agree..I AM CONFUSED!
Vodka approached me while we practiced for the competition, I sat watching them, my eyes where pale and dimmed..I had cried way too much..I couldn't even contribute a thing, it was obvious things were falling apart, vodka alone can't do this, she needs help but I was just too broken to be of help
"Bukky, I want to let you be giving what you're going thru but we need you, else we would lose this competition"
She said and sat with me, she had that concern expression..I sighed, there was nothing in my brain to reply her so I remained quiet
"Is it Jeremy?"
Her question made my eyes brimmed with tears again, she just made me remember that the wedding is just tomorrow..
"What if I tell you that you've been led to believe a lie, I know Jeremy like the back of my hands"
My tears seized immediately, right from the source..
"What do you mean?"

"When the time is right I would text you to come over to the hospital"
My mind was telling me just one thing, Jeremy is not really blind. And it was confirmed, she texted me
"Come now"
I hurried down and met Jeremy, on his feet, pacing round the room..shock crept from my legs as I entered the ward..he turned back in shock..
"Bukky I can explain"
Wait, Jeremy can see?

Caught in the moment
continues
©onyeneke Abel .August 2017 all rights reserved

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Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by cutediva87(f): 9:49pm On Aug 09, 2017
haha haha, Jeremy fast guy
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by CRaIziee(f): 11:02pm On Aug 09, 2017
Lol... Jeremy! This guy really needs Jesus.
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Ralupresh(f): 6:56am On Aug 10, 2017
and there I was praying for a miracle...
Jeremy sha u fall my hand..
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Kimkardashain(f): 8:33am On Aug 10, 2017
Jeremy!!! ur meant 4 vodka
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Nobody: 8:58pm On Aug 10, 2017
Kimkardashain:
Jeremy!!! ur meant 4 vodka
exactly my thoughts
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Nobody: 9:44pm On Aug 10, 2017
sad guy how many stories are u operating you have a history of not finishing up stories pls oh try and complete this or life of a celebrity don't leave them half way abeg
Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Abelosas222(m): 10:17pm On Aug 11, 2017
http://abfictionstories.com/2017/08/09/just-a-taste-9�/

I got to understand what she meant, when I got back to my room to find Joyce unconscious. Bleeding profusely.
ok, enough jokes. This is getting serious

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Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Abelosas222(m): 8:25am On Aug 12, 2017
[6/8, 7:01 PM] Abel�����: Ab fiction stories/poems
Caught In The Moment(Part 2)

Episode 32

Put yourself in my shoes my dear readers..what will you do? Have you ever felt that rush of adrenaline burning thru your veins but you don't even know how to express yourself, you don't even know how to pour it out..
As Jeremy made his way to touch me, I was still wondering how he did it, how he fooled me..can he really see?..I waved my hand at his face
"Jeremy you can see"
Ok now I really understood.. He attempted to convince me a little, now my brain replayed all the hurt I felt, the tears I shed, the wet pillows..headaches, sleepless nights, lost appetite and what hurt the most, I pushed David away..
I landed a slap on his face, he staggered backwards, i approached him and slapped him again as tears dropped from my eyes..I hurt him and he yelp in pain..his wounds had not fully healed..I rushed to him
"Am sorry, are you ok?"

"Am fine, am fine"
Ok he was fine so I slapped him again
"Aaaarrgh!"
There was no way I could express myself..
"You were ready to trap me in penury for the rest of life Jeremy, you are heartless..you are.."
Was I making sense?..i attempted to slap him again but he held my hand
"Am sorry Bukky, I did this because I love you"

"No, you love yourself, because your wants come first, it has always been like that for you..you never care about what I want..its just all about you, you self centered bastard!"
He attempted to hold me again but David rushed in..I guess he had the latest as well
"Jeremy let her go"
This time he couldn't protest
"Jeremy how could you?"
David asked and drew me behind him..Jeremy couldn't spit a word..
I gently drew David out, he shouldn't go further
"David I am deeply sorry..I didn't."
He didn't let me finish, he released my hands
"No Bukky, sorry won't cut it..I was ready to fight for you, for our love..but you cower away at every little trail..you don't stand for us..you dont stand for me. I can't be with a woman who doesn't know what she wants"
Lord of heaven, two bullets in one day..I attempted to cry as I watched him walk away but vodka touched me from behind
"A trophy awaits, why not give yourself a break from all these love escapades"
She was right, thanks to her I won't be walking into an eternal prison..i wiped my tears, drove home and freshened up..let's get this battle done
"Alright people, the battle of our lives has arrived, now I want you to stand proud, we got this handled, cos we are not just models, we are THE HOUSE OF EARL!"
[6/8, 7:02 PM] Abel�����: Ab fiction stories/poems
Caught In The moment(Part 2)
Bonus!

Episode 33

"Alright Jovita double time, Vicky keep that up"
I was back full time, the competition was just a 3days away, our flights had been booked.. I acted strong but I was a little shaky, what if it all goes wrong, and we don't win..i shook the thought of my mind..it would be the first time I travel out of the country, wow..cant wait!
I kept reaching out to David, call me crazy or not but I came to realize that I would stop at nothing till I get my David back..i knew he was deliberately giving me an hard time but I didn't care. I had hurt him too much, now I am gonna prove that I would do anything to stand by him, he must forgive me by force.
As for Jeremy, well I don't hate the guy, since the day at the hospital I felt free..I understood why he did what he did, tho it was wrong, he is a human with feelings..I continued visiting him till he was discharged
"Am sorry Bukky"
He said one evening when I went to see him..
"It's OK Jeremy, I just hope you take time to see the one that really loves you, and is ready to do just anything for you"
He smiled, but I guessed he didn't know I was talking about
"And who could that be?"
He asked
"Vodka"
A food for thought so i left him to think about it..
My dear readers, if you started this story with me, you would remember back then when I made a promise to someone..her name was lizzy..she framed me and made sure i was pushed out of the plaza i was working..I made a promise to her that day..that she would clean my shoes..
Well as God would have it, someone brought her as a cleaner.. I was shocked when I saw her
"Lizzy?"
The shock I saw on her face was unexplainable..no vex o, but I need to keep my promise..
"Quickly pass me those shoes"
I ordered her..she brought them nah�..feels soo good..
"Oya clean till it shines"
I extended the one i was putting on
"Clean this one too"
When she was done, I felt fulfilled now
"Ok, emmm, get her good clothes and proper shoes, drop the mop."
She wanted to thank me but I didn't give her the chance to
You know the best revenge you could ever give your enemies is your success
And so the day came..we got ready..David secured our plane a day before the competition.. So small Bisola would see Europe today..
"David I would never give up on you"
I told him when we got into the plane
He smiled, I was damn serious o..infact any girl reading this and is eyeing my David silently is even in big trouble!
So yeah! Europe here I come!

caught in the moment
continues
©onyeneke Abel .July 2017 all rights reserved
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Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by Abelosas222(m): 10:25pm On Aug 12, 2017
Ab fiction stories/poems
Caught In The Moment(Part 2)

Episode 34

This is Europe?
"Mehn when naija go better?"
I thought..we Lodge in an hotel..but the country is cold sha, no argument in that..I didn't come prepared, I had no thick sweater..David noticed as I was stylishly shivering when we got to the hotel..we booked a 4bedroom top flat..
"Bukky"
He called me, removed his suit jacket and wore it on me..
"I've always told you, wear thick cloths"
I smiled
"Dave, in Nigeria we got heat..this is Europe"
Maybe he forgot that, he laughed..for a long time now that was the first time he really sincerely laughed with me..I guessed he noticed and fell back to his Stern form
"I'll get you a good sweater tomorrow, get some sleep"
He disappeared into his room.. Well sleep was far from me.. I stood up and went thru the threshold to get a better view..mehn the city was beautiful, lights brightened everywere..In Nigeria all you hear is Generator sounds..tho we had constant light in the Fashion house because we paid NEPA a huge sum of money
"Can't sleep too?"
Vodka joined me..I sighed
"I'm scared"
She laughed
"I am too"
We both laughed
I was surprisingly so free with her that I couldn't believe we were once rivals
"First position gets 15million dollars?"
I asked like I forgot..she nodded
"And second position?"

"10million dollars"
Hmm, not bad
"3rd?"

"5million dollars"
She touched my shoulders
"Bukky we've never gotten close so I don't even have any word of encouragement"
I brought out the Gold necklace madam Clara had given me for good luck and gave it to her
"We got this"

And so the day came, I almost felt oppressed when I saw the different fashion houses, with their models on different stylish clothes..
The first stage of the competition kicked off..
"Alright people, the time has come..as I've always said, we got this handled cos we are not just models but what?"
They thundered back
"THE HOUSE OF EARL!"
Exactly, thats the spirit I need
"Alright jovita, take front, javies take back, Vicky follow..we going in with gowns and suits first..when we get to the last stage we come out with our sport wears which I guess has never been used in this competition before"
We marched out and progressed to the next stage..
"Alright double time people, quickly change up"
Yes! We progressed to another stage!
One model from a Spanish Fashion house approached me
"What are you fleas still doing here, pack up and go home as usual"
You can imagine the guts, who does she think she is?

caught in the moment
continues
©onyeneke Abel .August 2017 all rights reserved
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Re: Novel: Caught In The Moment (house Of Earl Fashion) Written By: Onyeneke Abel by gtin(m): 11:12pm On Aug 12, 2017
Mr Abelosas222 this ur story is dope am feeling it rapidly

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