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They all turned towards the direction of the voice, and there she was at the door all of a sudden with a charming smile.

Despite the rebuke they just received, they were thrilled to see her.

Unknown to him, he let out a sigh of relief. He could have embraced her.

Hester took in the room before walking in. 'Hi everybody. '

'Our lady. ' They chorused acknowledging her.

'Hi boss.' She flashed him a smile.

'Hi Miss Actor. ' He returned teasing her likewise.

'I have something to tell later but for now, can i check out somethings about Oladimeji via this control room?' She stood in front of him with her head tilted to a side with one of her best smiles.

He nodded his approval and she expressed her gratitude and sat.

'Who will assist me? '

'I will.' Dominic offered.

'You look stunning. ' Ethel acknowledged before heading to the fridge.

'Thanks.' Hester beamed.

She called the codes and they set to work, what appeared on Dominic's screen was projected.


'Symbols, that are difficult decode.' Dominic commented after a number of unsuccessful effort.

'Seems Oladimeji delight in using technical symbols. I marvel at his techniques. ' Wale added.

'Osaz will always say that the only good thing Ola did with his life and his father wealth is to be a guru in system engineering. ' Ethel was seated on his seat , he looked away from the projected and drank from the bottle of water.

Hester nodded slowly as his statement clarified some of the things she had noticed in Oladimeji's in the course of her escape.

'I suppose those are high profile security symbols. ' Hester said.

'Yes Hess.' Ethel wheeled his chair close and stretched his hand to do some typing on Dominic's keyboard. ' That represent a warehouse. ' He announced after about 30 seconds .

Hester looked at the projected screen and dual symbols in a scrutinizing manner .

'This other ones appears to be a nut case.' Ethel said after few seconds.

They nodded their agreement.

'Kalu get me my laptop. ' Ethel instructed.

'Kalu wait …' She stopped him when he was at the door. 'Those three symbols at the right represent firearms and ammunition. Dominic please excuse me.' She wanted to confirm.

He stood and they exchanged seats. Soon a different display on symbols was on the screen. When it was zoomed, half of the guys in the room exclaimed. Blinking was - High profile weapons.

Ethel raised his brows taken aback.

'What in the world do Oladimeji need all those for? ' She pondered aloud.

'The election. ' Ethel was calm but conveyed his sadness.

'The election? I don't understand. ' She gave him her full attention.

'I don't think I will be far from the truth to say that Oladimeji intend to become the next president of Nigeria by peace or war.'

'That is true boss. ' Precious agreed.

'Heaven forbids that he becomes a president. ' Dominic said with a frown.

'Are you saying that for my sake? ' Ethel inquired.

Dominic shook his head with a bitter smile. 'if that happens, I will opt for Any other country in Africa, in fact, I will readily choose Iraq because in no time at all, Nigeria may become a branch of Hellfire. '

Hester shivered slightly despite the sweatshirt she had on.

Since somewhere in their various minds, they knew his statement was far beyond any form of joke, they displayed no sign of amusement.

'Is Dimeji that loaded to afford those weapons? ' She was brainstormed.

'I am aware he owns a couple of business. ' Wale said.

'His finance and aid from his father can't afford him such luxury. Do you realize what it takes to ship those from wherever to Nigeria. ' Ethel was thoughtful.

'I think he is into illegal business. ' Kalu expressed.

'I think so too.' Chime seconded.

'There is only way to find out, our lady help us with the last two symbols. ' Wale implored.

Ethel stood and rubbed his forehead. 'There is no need for that. ' He frowned. 'I know what that represents, Demeji is into drug trafficking. '

'What! ' Hester gasped.

'Yes. I'm going to find out all there is to know. ' He head out to the balcony with a new resolution.


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'What is happening here? Where is Hester? ' Ethel glanced around at their faces.

'Sir …sir, she is not around. ' Kalu replied.

'Not around. ' He said and a frown creeped and overshadowed his countenance. 'Where is she? ' His voice was calm.

'Emmm … sir, she …she …' Precious began unsuccessfully.

'What the in the world is going on here? Dominic, Wale, talk to me, what's happening! ' He demanded losing his cool. He turned to his personal assistants.

They all got to their feet and they panicked.

'Sir she left by 10 am in her car, she told me she was going to shop and make her hair.' Dominic explained and lowered his eyes.

'Ten am! ' Ethel screamed, just to be sure.' He looked at his wristwatch. 'Jesus Christ! ' He exclaimed. 'How come none of you called me to inform me! '

'Sir …Sir, you were in an important conference.' Wale stammered.

'I don't need you to remind me because I've not forgotten already!' He snapped. 'What is wrong with you Wale? What happened to you thinking out of the box! I left this house by 7am, did I spend the entire time in conference, couldn't you have send me a text message. '

'I'm very sorry sir.'

'Wale and Dominic, saying am disappointed is a lifetime understatement! Both of you are aware the effort that was put in to rescue her. You are aware of what she went through in the course of her escape. You all saw the breakdown her health experienced. What if other commitments had come up and I had to lodge outside ehen? No one would have bothered to tell me. You all would have sought solace on a rocking chair. '

'Not so sir, we would …'

'Keep quiet Dominic, what more time are you waiting for!' Ethel interrupted sharply. ' six hours fifteen minutes is gone. Did she spend all those hours shopping and making her hair? He paused momentarily as if waiting for an answer

None of them could meet his gaze, they knew there boss was hardly angered and when he was does, it was usually for a good cause.

'I expected better of you all, I trained each and everyone of you not to take chances. I am disappointed and we will have this conversation again later in a different way.' He heaved and loosed his tie.' Everyone get down to your various system and …' It dawned on him. 'Chime? ' He called.

'Yes sir. '

'Did you attach the tracker I gave you for her car? '

Their breath hung.

'Emmm …Yes sir.' He replied and exhaled knowing he would have been the first recipient of his boss anger.

'Get down everyone, let's find her car. Stop looking at me as if I'm suddenly growing braids, we haven't got time! '

'Is somebody looking for me? '

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She stood, legs slightly apart waiting for them.

Silence prevailed.

The door opened after a couple of minutes and as soon as he stepped in, he slipped losing complete control Since it was unexpected and there was nothing to cling to for support.

As he came to a confused halt, she registered a kick to his forehead and he was put out of his confusion once and for all.

Hester quickly picked his gun.

The other entered and before he could fathom what had happened, he slipped with such a force that propelled his companion forward.

'Shit! ' He exclaimed in disgust and a scowl.

'Stand. ' She pointed the gun to him.

He struggled to his feet, walked slowly and carefully to the nearest wall to support himself.

She swing the cord she was holding towards his direction.

He groaned in pain as it landed on his back.

She continued until he was wailing, pleading and bent over writhing in pain.

'Could someone please help me inform their companion out there that they need help.

Amazed by her actions, one of male attendant volunteered. He went through the back exit. She watched from the window.

He came in and slipped, but because of the previous falls, it wasn't as slippery as before. His grip on his gun was still on the gun as his buttocks his the ground.

Hester sent the cord to his palm in quick succession.

He let go of the gun as swing both hands trying to get rid of the pains that now possess them.

He stood and she sent him back to the floor by pulling the towards the direction of his left leg. He fell on his back.

She began giving instructions. 'Take the unconscious guy to their car. Yes please both of you can help.'
'You help him up, can't you see your companion need urgent medical attention. '

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Hkana: Queen xtar(hester) nice story U got here. More ink to ur pen

Appreciated dear.

Yemlizzy: Nice

Thanks darling.

Eeeewo! The kissing episode! (gasps )

Hameenat94: Hester I de feel u joor! Action tinz

Ghen ghen …

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Hahahaha... Perhaps dear.

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Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for 2kobos. please put on your most shining kobos
Thank you in anticipation.

hmmmm …

Hameenat94: Jst cnt stop cryin 4 dem. It hurts 2 lose a loved 1.

Yes dear.

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'Madam, ' The hair stylist beamed. 'The style you chose was made for you. I have not seen anyone it suit so well as it does to you.'

'Thank you.' Hester turned her face to a side to admire her reflection.

The continuous banging of the gate made them all to become alert.

Hester stood and head for the window that has a better view of the gate. She saw three men as the gatekeeper opened the mini gate.They had a dialogue and she tried to read their countenance and lips.

'Oh! it's the president son! I wonder what he want this time. My life! ' The owner of the saloon wailed and sat on the floor.

She had guessed that already , she left the window and set to work. She poured a keg of hair conditional and shampoo on the tiled floor close to the entrance.

All the client and attendant, even the saloon owner had moved to a corner as they watched her browbeaten.

She looked at the window once more, she saw two approaching while the other stayed behind checking out the premises. The gate keeper was shaking his head. She glanced around, switched off and unplugged an extension cable. She cut off the cable and the plug with the knife she had on her.

She stood waiting for them.

Silence prevailed.

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THIRTEEN

Oblivious to her, a tear dropped from her eyes as she listened.

'Running around won't help you, instead you will only hurt yourself, it may even destroy you. Beside Oladimeji is Where you belong. ' Douglas said.

'Do you know Where I am? ' Her voice was calm and controlled.

'I don't care about where you are as far as you can trace your Oladimeji and make out with him.'

'Daddy, daddy, daddy …' Hester gave a short laughter. 'How I love you? '

'Come on Hester, I know what is good for you.'

'If that was your good, it means you know nothing about me. Besides, it has never come to my knowledge that a man who forced his daughter into marriage knows best. Dad, you betrayed me so terribly that no matter how hard I try, I can't find the littlest justification for you. I trusted you, loved and respected you and could have done anything for you because I believed you were the best. I never could have believed you could have done that …to me.'

'Honey, listen to me...'

'You listen to me! ' Her voice rose as she interrupted. 'You decisively threw it all to the whirlwind and didn't care. You threw it all out when you told me I'll marry Oladimeji whether I like it or not. The wound has clot though it is leaving a scar.' She exhaled. 'Daddy you don't mean anything to me again and anymore. I have lost people that mean a lot to me but I am alive. I will thrive Mr Onyema, I will thrive and be fine all by myself. Leave me alone! You all should leave me alone. Don't call me again! Forget Hester.' She ended the call.

While the phone was yet in her hand, another call came through. She picked.

'Sweetheart, why …'

'Mum, Since you walked in with your lovely box of wedding cards, my life has not been the same again. I have been wanting to ask you a question. Wasn't it normal labor you had with me? Was my birth more difficult than Agatha's? '

'No Hester.'

'Then Why? Why should joyfully want to get rid of me? Did your parents force you to marry your husband? '

'No but …'

'Then why are you determined to make me a lost child in the heart of a desert. Why for the goodness sake? Why do you want to rid me of my destiny? Why? '

'We are doing what is best you. '

'You just killed my emotion Mum! The president son doesn't deserve your first daughter and favorite child?'

'Listen dear …'

'It doesn't make sense anymore, stay out of my life!I am not desperate for your recommendations. ' She tossed the phone to the head of the bed, got down on her knees and wept.


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BibiBasy: i'm sure Ethel and Hess will get married at last (my 100naira)

Hahaha …please collect her Complimentary card. This is the first naira I've seen on my comment bowl.

'Yeah.' She nodded and became serious. 'We were so close that many believed we were twin sisters, I go by the name Hesteria.

'Hesteria …Victoria, that is perfect. ' He said.

"Hi girls, I'm John, what are your Lovely names? "

"Hi am Victoria and she is Hesteria. "

"Wow! Are you twins?"

"Isn't it obvious? "

"Yeah! Yeah! sure. "

She gave an instance. 'Most of everyone we knew thought we were twins. 'Hester smiled. 'We celebrated together, bore our shortcomings together, we supported each other, we raised dust together, together we were unbeatable, we shared, cared and loved each other like we knew it wasn't last for long. 'Hester shook her head.

Ethel felt his chest tightened in pain in fond remembrance of his departed friend. He could say Same for both of them but he wasn't going to let the emotion linger. 'I know your university is more populated with white than black. How were you two able to cope? '

'We represented Africa and Nigeria to the full, who are you to come around us with the aim of making us feel inferior, we sit you and school you. Victoria and I topped the class so it was difficult for our course mate to try it.' She paused momentarily. 'There was a particular day one of my Prof in the course of his lecture said derogatory things about Africa. Victoria and I kept exchanging glances. '

'like what in the world does this guy think he is talking about. '

'Thank you.' She acknowledged his input. 'At a point, Victoria couldn't take it anymore because by then students from other continent were grinning from ear to ear. She raised her and stood. "With all due respect, I object to everything you've said hook, line and sinker. If you will, I like to give give reason to buttress my objection. " He allowed her and by the time she was through, I asked for permission to support her with five reasons. We were applauded, our Prof acknowledged our points, afterwhich, he called us Queen of Africa. Hence, we were popularly addressed as Queen of Africa. '

On and on she went about the times she had shared with her bf.

'I happened to be first that was called after her accident. ' Tears formed in her eyes. 'I guess my name happen to be dominant in everything the rescue team could find after her identity. When the call came I was shocked because we spoke an hour prior to then and we planned on meeting later in the day. I ran to my car and head for the hospital, I couldn't be stopped by the nurses because I used my psychological instinct to find her. God …' She closed her eyes as the memory flashed back and her tears flowed. 'When I set my eyes on her …I just knew she was dead , I just knew I had my greatest friend and confidant for fifteen years. An emptiness engulfed me, I cried, I screamed into instant unconsciousness. Her burial was delayed because of me. It is only God that know how I was able to …' She looked up. 'to watch her being buried. '

'I saw you, I saw your reaction and action. ' Ethel took her hand in his. 'I asked my dad and he told me who you were. Ever since, I've wanted to meet you.'

'No amount of emotions can express the absence of a love one that can never be present like ever before. I felt that with Osagie and I felt same with Victoria. They are irreplaceable. '

'That is because we love them very much. ' He embraced her as tears welled in his eyes. 'I pray God heal our heart.'

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May God possess we all with his fear.

Another greater than Chinua Achebe has been born. You so so so good ! I doff my heart for this great talent.

Nnamnsoj: I now know more about you, you are a nurse? Do you remember me?

No I don't, remind me.

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Gud one u av here.
My Lady.don't kip us waitin for long.
Faithfully we remain.
More ink to ur pen.
Season greeting's
Cheer's

Thanks dear.

Woke up as early as 5:30, off to work. I was an assistant surgeon /scrub nurse today. Had a busy day, came back home with headache, nonetheless, I had to iron and wash, shower and eat.

If I could bring myself to update, I will but am drained. please understand...

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Fear bi wan catch me. Good to see you.