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phyla: I need to gt to the bottom of this......

of what dearie?

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'Darling, let me help you dress up.' Vanessa dropped the gown on the bed.


'Oh my! ' Hester exclaimed and looked away from the mirror. 'I will soon be so spoilt that I wouldn't be breath without saying -Aunty Vany come and help me.'

'And what is so bad about that. I have always longed to have a sister. '

Hester smiled. 'I am going to be a big girl for the last time and I will dress myself. When I am through, you will check me out and if you are satisfied, you can do it yourself. '

'Okay, I will be in the sitting room. ' Vanessa left.

Touched, she closed her eyes and heaved. She was the kind of sister she wished she had and she was already fond of her.

The emotion passed quickly as she picked the dress, wore it. She placed a beaded hair band around the slender knife handle and inserted in her full and well packed hair. She went ahead to support it with a hair clip.

She took in her reflection, it was perfect.

She got on her knees. 'God please …' Her tears came.


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portable31: Hester is accepting things as they are for now but planning her strategy as she isn't stupid.

In town crier's voice -your 2 kobo is shining. Thanks.

Yemxy005: E b lyk say i don finally show ma face....but wait oooooo:/i no understnd hester again ooo.....nys ryt up

Welcome and Thanks

Thanks for your 2kobo King.
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rapcy: *angrily* Get diz thing out of my sight, I don't want any food... Get me a sharp knife or cutlass, datz all I want* *calmly* xstar pleeaassee, don't make me do diz*

Chill Sweetie, let's keep our fingers crossed.

That was for PHYLA …the bobo come block me for palace . He demanded updates and there we went .

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'Okay.' Vanessa smiled. 'Should ​ℓ̊...? Yes, she is right beside me .....' Vanessa handed her the phone.

'Hi sweetheart, how are you doing?'

'Great ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ you?'

'I'm fine, I hope you are well taken care of.'

She chuckled. 'That's an understatement Oladimeji, ​ℓ̊ ​am over taken care of, in fact, ​ℓ̊ have added ten pounds.'

Vanessa burst into laughter.

Oladimeji chuckled. '​ℓ̊ ​A̶̲̥̅♏ glad to hear yhat sweetheart, ​ℓ̊ love you ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ ​ℓ̊ will talk to you later.'


'Take care ..later.'
'Yea... you too sweetheart.' Hester handed the phone back to Vanessa.


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'That's the only coming ​aη∂ leaving ​ℓ̊ have known. Though ​ℓ̊ have heard that there is an underground towards that area of the building.' She gestured as they strolled. ​'ℓ̊ believe there should be one because oladimeji has created for himself many enemies, beside the house is too big just to have one entrance ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ exit.'


Hester thoughtfully digest the information. 'Cleaning or some special activities don't go on around there?'

'No and only few of his few of his bodyguards have been there. '
'Quite interesting'. Hester turned her attention back to her strolling companion with a beam. ​'ℓ̊ hope you have prepared your praise ​ḁ̊η∂ worship songs ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ ​have gathered every prayer request.'

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​'Yes. I am going to be in charge and I intend it to be power packed.' Vanessa said


'You know why?'

'Your sweetheart is coming tomorrow.' Vanessa grinned.

'Yes, ​ḁ̊η∂ more Vany, it has to be special, very, very.'

She laughed, ​'ℓ̊ will do my best ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ hope that God answers all request.'

'Faith is a substance of things hope for...' Hester began.


'An evidence of things not yet seen.'They chorused together.


They laughed.

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Vanessa bobbed her head from side to side ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ closed her eyes briefly. She exhaled. 'No my lady, ​ℓ̊ never expected myself to be here. ​ℓ̊ never expected myself at this point in my life to be committed ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ submissive to a man ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ his will in every way, that ​ℓ̊ ​A̶̲̥̅♏ not married to.

As she looked at her and listened, Hester saw tears in her eyes.

'After the realisation that ​ℓ̊ was the sacrifice of my dad failure to meet up with oladimeji's agreement. ​ℓ̊ did all ​ℓ̊ knew to flee, ​ℓ̊ left the state, country, no communication, changed name, everything. It was like the farther I run , the easier he reached me. '


'Ooº°˚ ˚°ºoo Hester!' She breathed out,'It was...it was...fustrating, ​ℓ̊ became so depressed that ​ℓ̊ swallowed half a bottle of sleeping pills.

Hester raised her brows.

'​ℓ̊ wouldnt wish an enemy to go through what ​ℓ̊ went through, it was more of going around a triangle, slant , straight, slant yet linked. Oladimeji is dangerous ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ never quits.'


Cold shivers ran down her spine.

'He eventually got me...​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ manipulated me.' She exhaled fighting back her emotions.'​ℓ̊ realised that the more ​ℓ̊ kicked, the more ​ℓ̊ fought, the more ​ℓ̊ got hurt. After a while my lady, ​ℓ̊ could not help but resign to my fate ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ took it as my destiny. After all, I am the preferred among the ladies.'

Vanessa beamed at her. 'For you my dear is all different because he loves you so much ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ care for you. You wouldn't believe what he did to scorpion ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ co because of their stupid act. ​ℓ̊ was with him in the hospital ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ ​ℓ̊ knew how he sufferred.' She expected her to comment but since her expression remained, she continued. ​'ℓ̊ ​am very aware of his insensitivity but he loves you, it will conquer every other thing.'

'​ℓ̊ don't think so sweetie ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ ​ℓ̊ ​am less concerned.' Hester smiled.


'Since you are here now, ​ℓ̊ have been wanting to share my passion with someone who can really feel me.' Vanessa told her rather shyly.

Hester sipped the icetea that was brewed with Ginger. 'What will that passion be?' Her expression was encouraging.


'Hair, face, body.' Vanessa used metonymy.


'Style, make up, fashion.' Hester stated simply.


'Woww queen, you are brainy!' Vanessa extended her hand for a handshake impressed.

'You are a perfect epitome of a friend.' Hester returned chuckling as she took her hand.


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'I like her Carol, infact I love her.' Angela said slicing onions.

'My dear, I thought she was going time be like all those spoilt big men children, I thought she was going to be bossy and all.'

Carol sliced the cucumbers and smiled. 'She sing like a Nightingale, the praise and worship, the Bible and then the prayers, Oh …it made me realised I have gone far away from God. There is this peace that engulfed me. I love her too much and Angela, she is so nice. '


Angela sighed as she picked another onion bulb. 'Our boss don't deserve her at all.' She lowered her voice.


'At all, at all.' She shook her head. 'Ehen-hen Carol, do you know that Aunt Yeni is taking the day off. Chinwe said she examined her and sent someone to the pharmacy to get the a list of drugs for her. She treated Chinwe and she confessed that all her symptoms are gone.

Angela glared at her momentarily. 'Nawa o! '

'If you two don't stop.talking , our gift to our lady will be starvation. Besides she will to see you too.' Vanessa was at the door.

They said nothing more as they hurried.


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Hester moved her head to a side and her palm settled on her forehead. She opened her eyes.

'Good morning my lady.' Tobi beamed as she bent low.

'Good morning …Tobi. 'She blinked severally as she looked up at the unfamiliar ceiling decoration.

'How do you feel? '

Hester shut her eyes. 'Better. '

'What will you like for breakfast? '

'What is the time? '


'5:43.' Tobi glanced at wall clock.

'When you wake in the morning, what goes on around? ' Hester sat up.

'We get to our duties. '

Vanessa came into the room smiling. 'Good morning my lady, how are you this morning? ' She gave her a closer look. 'Your palm is on your forehead again. You kept groaning in your sleep and your palms kept resting on your forehead. Dear, do you have headache? '

'Did you get to sleep at all? '

Vanessa laughed because of the way Hester pouted her lips. 'I did.'

'Are you fine my lady,do we need to send for the doctor ? '.Vanessa sat beside her.

'No mummy, I will fine besides am not done with all the medication he prescribed. ' She managed in the voice of a child.

Vanessa chuckled. 'Okay. So what will you like for breakfast? '

'Vany …' Hester groaned. 'Breakfast shouldn't come first in the morning. Do breakfast exist around here? '

She lowered her gaze guiltily and sighed.

'I suppose that is no. '

Vanessa nodded.

'Everyone should gather in the sitting room in ten minutes, all duties whatsoever should be suspended. ' She looked from Vanessa to Tobi, 'It is all changing from today. You can leave me now. '

They left.

Hester placed her legs on the rug. 'My God …' She muttered as she buried her face in her palms momentarily. She had been groaning even in her sleep.

She stood and with a palm on her forehead, she head to the bathroom.


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kingphilip: k i noW get it

so plz who is Ethel to us

Darling, who did I describe Ethel as?

kingphilip: Wats up wit the sneezing now

She was reacting courtesy of the psychological trauma and Oladimeji messengers and their habit. .

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'She is beautiful, isn't it? ' Oladimeji voice was low in the bedroom as he watched her.

'Yes Sir.' One her attendant was there with her.

He beamed. 'I could spend the rest of my life watching her like this, only I have to go now .' He pecked her and adjusted the duvet.

Oladimeji stood, 'Those idiots could have killed her, cater well to her needs.' With eyes still on her face.' Tobi, in case of anything, call the Doctor and let me know. I have told Vanessa already, the word -excuse left my dictionary yesterday. '

'Yes Sir.'

He took a final lingering look at her then left the room.

A doctor had come to see her the day she arrived evening and administered some medication because she had kept sneezing and eventually threw up.

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'Are you sure you are okay Sweetie? ' Oladimeji moved a chair close to sit opposite her.

'Yes.' It came out as a whisper, she had lost her voice.

He beamed. 'I can't believe you are now finally within my reach. ' Then he sobered. 'I have really missed you, your disappearance almost killed me.... I am glad to have you back. I love you. Baby …I want to be mother of wife beautiful children. I want to you my first lady.' He was also a presidential candidate. His gaze scanned her face and lingered on her lips. He brought his face close to kiss her.


Hester turned her face aside.

Oladimeji laughed to cover up his disappointment. 'In as much as I will love to make you mine, I understand you are exhausted. I will be traveling tomorrow morning and I will be back in three days. Then we consumate our marriage in memorable. ' He bit his lower lips and openly feed his eyes with her clad body.

Hester sneezed.

'Bless you sweetheart. ' He beamed as he stood and pressed a bell on the wall.

Soon, a fair skinned, beautiful young lady who was three years older than Hester hurried in.

Oladimeji assisted Hester up. ' Sweetheart meet Vanessa, she is charge of the ladies and their activities. She is going to be your personal assistant. Vany, meet my lady. '

'Hi Hester.' Vanessa gave her a charming smile as she took her hands in hers like they have know each other for a long time.

Hester managed to smile better than she had done in the past couple of days. She instantly liked her.

'My lady, I longed to meet you.' Her smile still retained.

'I love your smile. ' Hester said.

'Ah …Thank you.' Vanessa chuckled.

Oladimeji love the fact that they had got along well. 'Vany, take proper care of her, she is my heartbeat. ' He placed a right hand across his chest.

'I will, very well.' Still holding, she gestured and they walked side by side.

Hester sneezed once more

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rapcy: Xstar, no b joke o, if oladimeji and hester get along ehn I will comit murder, I go murder myslf, sucide too simple...

Brother, please o. May we see wetin go happen.
Please give him chilled fruit wine and nkwobi.

soul minister: what does ethel do for a living that makes him do all this spy-stuff?

se dem dey do spy-stuff for Nigeria ni? im get as im be

Who did I introduce Ethel as?

soul minister: what does ethel do for a living that makes him do all this spy-stuff?

se dem dey do spy-stuff for Nigeria ni? im get as im be

What did I introduce Ethel as?

From the elevator he saw her got out of the car and look around. Oladimeji face glowed and he laughed. 'My baby is home!'


The Welcome smiles, the warmth they gave her as she passed them was more of utter admiration.

'My sweetheart! ' His joy knew no bound has he helped her up the elevation. He took her in his arms.

Appalled, Hester hope didn't throw up.

That was the closest they had ever been. Oladimeji touched her face. 'How are you doing? ' He asked concerned. 'Was the journey too stressful? '

She gave him the benefit of a momentary look but made no attempt to respond.

'I know how you feel sweetheart, the journey was long and exhausting. You look drained.'

'I will be looking better if your boys didn't smoke and drink in the car. I was sneezing and coughing ,I attempted to jump out of the moving car because I was suffocating.

'What! ' Every display of happiness vanished as he turned to her escorts with a fierce look.

'Emmmm …Boss …we …we can explain. ' Their leader attempted and took a step backward.

'Explain? ' He scoffed. 'Scorpion, So it is true, you good for nothing fish? How dare you! I entrusted my jewel in your care for just two days and she is not forgetting your habit. What does she look like to you. You want to contaminate my wife! ' Oladimeji stretched his hand and slapped him.

The rest shuddered.

'I'm sorry boss.' Scorpion gave a low bow.

'Sorry? ' He glared at him.'If you don't get out of my sight now, I will take off your head in such a way that the vultures will be so sorry for your corpse that won't near it.'

Hester sneezed twice.

Oladimeji directed his attention back to her. 'Oh baby, I am so sorry.' He helped her to a seat. 'Are you alright? '

'I'm fine.' She attempted a faint smile.

They left knowing there was trouble looming for them.

'Are you sure? ' He moved a chair close.

'Yes. '

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mamarazi: osagie!!crying......why?it so painful

Yes it is.

You were seen. Viewing this topic:nkybeauty(f),oladimeji101(m) . Drop your 2kobos.

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Precious typed on the system ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ concentrated with a frown creeping into his countenance. 'Sir, its tight.'

Ethelbert buried his face in his palm momentarily. Then he looked up, ​aη∂ glanced at the building that was on display on all the computer system in his control room.

'Guys, listen up.' Ethel eventually spoke up.

They all looked at him.

He was seated in their midst, he was more calm than ever before ​aη∂ his countenance was blank. ​'ℓ̊ don't believe that building with its contituent ​ḁ̊η∂ classic construction just have an exit.' He looked at one of his men who was nearest to the projector. 'Kalu,project the building.'
He got to his feet immediately ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ set to work.

Ethel stood ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ took slow strides to the large screen. 'Let's forget the whole of the elephant ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ go for its parts.'

He worked via the electronic mouse, some circular notation appeared on some of the building part.


'This is A B C... to J, based on your sitting arrangement a part belongs to you. Dig it all out, we'very got five minutes. Precious work on the major ​aη∂ minor roads. Kalu, security,and all the possibilities... ' He began instructing.


Typings began.

Supporting himself with his arms, he lowered himself to a chair and sipped water. His eyes not leaving the screen of Precious.

'Precious is that a major or minor? '

'Minor Sir.'

'Sir?' His personal assistant called.

Ethel looked in his direction.

'I have found an indication of an entrance, I have tried all access, it has been denied. '

Ethel wheeled his chair close. :That is part D right? '

'Yes Sir.'

'Zoom it.'

He did that.

They both looked at it closely but Ethel's brows creased thoughtfully.


'It is a standardized symbol and I can't fathom it's meaning. ' Wale said.

'I have seen that before. ' He narrowed his brows and reached for the keyboard, minimized what was on the screen, did few typing and click and four similar symbols to the earlier. Ethel smiled.

'Sir, they are almost the same. ' He observed and looked at him with trust .

'Wale, that is an underground. It is coded, get me my laptop, we will find a way around this.'
'
'Yes Sir. ' He stood and hurried out.

Ethel stood and sat on the seat Wale vacated.
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kingphilip: moderators

Okay

Lovely piece Temi, Thanks for sharing.

jumps and claps excitedly
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I am sorry for not fulfilling my promise yesterday. It was purely due to circumstances beyond my control.

Have a great today Pals.

Keep your comment and constructive criticism coming.

pinetulips: what !!!!!!, if i hear am again, mods go ban u oh,

sorry, who is mods?

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'You woudnt believe how it all went?' He closed the door behind him. 'Hello every...' The package he was holding slip off his hand​ ḁ̊η∂ shattered into a million pieces. In utter shock, his palm came over his mouth, his gaze was fixed.

Strength completely left him as he slumped down on his knees, his silent tears flowed. ' Osagie...' It barely escape his throat, tears sting his eyes.

Right on his kneels, he approached what was before him hoping that by the time he got beside him, this obvious reality might become his worst imagination.

'Osagie, what happened?' Ethel muttered as he reached out ​aη∂ touched the face that was now.deathly cold. 'Lord almighty!' He exclaimed.ohh...? He exhaled ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ sobbed “ohh my ...my brother, ​ℓ̊ thought was going to die before you...' His tears flowed. 'What happen to our simultaneous dreams, what happens to the wedding we intend to have on same day...?' His eyes closed in agony. 'Is this the meaning of life...is this...lord, is this...? My osagie is gone...you are gone...ha! He wept as he bent over his body. His whole body shook.

And then,

He head shot up as he suddenly remembered. 'Hester!' He called. He stood ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ took three strides forward then realisation dawn on him, he turned back to look at his best friend that was never to be like before again. He noticed his proper body positioning, hs eyes were closed, his hand were placed well, the shawl ...the shawl to prevent him from lying in his own pool of blood.

'Hester?'.He was on his feet, he swirled ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ practically ran into her room.

He noticed the difference from the last time he entered, then he saw the note which was now softened ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ faint.

He got the message though short ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ simple, hook, line ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ sinker.



He brought his mobile phone as he got brainstormed ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ dialled a number.


"C E O, G ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ C helicopters, who am ​ℓ̊ on to?''

'Hi pal, its Ethelbert Franklin.'

''Hey dΦn, what's up?"

He was going to avoid a messy publicity of his bf death as much as he could.


When he was done with calls, he retrieved the cartridge of the camera in the sitting room.


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Hester stared out of the window of the speedily moving vehicle. It passed through the cars, people, places, building, forests, vegetations, ​a̶̲̥̅̊η∂ so on but she didn't see them.

Her mind was busy...it was still a shock to her that her bright yesterday turned out to be a black day.

It was still a shock to her that she was under the captivity of her most dreaded admirer.


Ohh ethelbert...how must he be feeling now? Dear lord...did ​ℓ̊ do anything that disqualifies me from being in your will?

She sneezed.

Her eyes closed and she drifted.

They had made it a 2days journey as their boss had instructed to breach some level of security.

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Thanks Becky

I appreciate all comments. You all are the best! An update comes later in the day.

beckytunde: am so loving this bt osaz for no die kai,e dey pain me oooo

e pain me pass dear.

kennybelle: Oh Queen! Why did u kill him nooow? Would have been better if he was hurt somehow bt not killed. I love this story, started last night n couldn‘t stop bt for nature. All you writers on nairaland are just way too wonderful n u‘re nt exceptional queen! Thanks 4 sharing dis wonderful piece with us.

(sobs ) How could you accuse me of killing him ?