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Using a leg, he lifted the centre table from it's side, moved it, using it to wedge her between the longest sofa . 'I am serious Hester.' His look was nothing like what she had seen before.

She froze.

'Dialogue is over, go get her! '


Two stepped forward to carry to out the order but Osagie was before them.

They looked at their boss for further instruction.

'She is not going anywhere, she is not leaving this place!' Osagie meant every word because he knew once she left, a thousand and one could happen to her before he find, that is if he ever did.

'Please Osaz, please dear, do let me go.' Her palms were opened before her. 'I beg you.'

'I will be furious if you leave that place, don't make me angry.' He was already angry, angry that she was distracting and opposing him. Didn't she know the implication of going with them.

Her spirit sank lower.

'I now see how serious you are.' His look was baleful. 'Unfortunately, I don't have time. ' He cocked the gun and then the shot.

'Jesus! ' For a split second, her heart beat stopped and her mind black out.

The sound echoed.

She leapt over the table straight to his side, she knelt and ease his head to her lap, 'Jesus Christ! ' She screamed with tears rolling down her face. A look at the bullet wound on the left side of his chest confirmed her fear …it was not a matter of ambulance, paramedics, emergency Ward, major surgery, it had hit a major artery. Knowledge …she knew it too well but she wasn't to give up. She folded her shawl and place it over the wound.

'Oh God please …Osaz please, I am sorry …' she rocked him as she wept. 'Oh God please …please …please …help him …help me …please. ' Hester raised him up and sobbed. Her body knotted in pain.

'Hess …Hester?'

Her eyes flickered opened, she look down at him with blurred vision.

He reached up to touch her face and wiped her tears.

'Yes dearie …' Her lips trembled.

'Take care of y …you.'

'I will Sweetie, it's not all about me, it is about you. Oh Osaz please …'

He touched her lips. 'I … I love …' His hand dropped.

Hester let out a heart piercing scream. 'No! No …darling …no! ' She wailed heart broken.

'Go get her.' He had enough of the emotional display.

One stepped forward, he hadn't be touched. He bent to pull her up. She sent her fist flying and it landed on his jaw.

He staggered back bent over, when he eventually lifted his face, they saw blood.

She eased him to the floor, closed his eyes and placed him in a supine position. She pecked him on the cheek and her tears fell on his face. She wiped it off and gave him a final lingering look.

They watched her and said nothing. Their leader decided to wait for her.

She went back to her room, one followed, changed her cloth, gather some of her important items in a mini suitcase. She wrote a note for Ethel amidst sobbing, by the time she was done, the paper was soaked with tears.

When she came out, she stooped beside him to take a parting memory, he was gone never to be like before again. One realisation made her heart glow amidst the darkness that now engulf her, their PRAYERS.

May you find peace in the bosom of our Maker, she wiped her tears, stood and head for the door without a word to them.

They followed her immediately.

They had come in two cars. She sat at the back seat of the leading alongside their leader. The other followed suit.



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Ormorlehwah: av u 4goten the slogan? Blood for blood....

Sugar for sugar.

Osagie was shocked.They were dangerously looking, properly dressed, they were three out of the mob outside.Hester stood instantly and her heart sank.The one that took the lead into the room produced a gun. Evenbefore he did, she knew they were all armed.

'Good morning …' He had taken in the room as soon as he stepped in. He looked at the wall clock ahead of him. 'I am sorry, good afternoon. ' He smiled.

Dangerous ones who exhibited self control and humor are those who took decision spontaneously without remorse. Oh God … she wished she could do something more than just standing rooted. She look around in a swift.

'Good afternoon, how may I help you? ' Osagie met his gaze. If he did have any fear, it wasn't physically expressed.

'I like you bro, cutting to the chase. We are here for her …and her alone. '

His eyes was squinted when he glanced back at her Hester, he saw the plea in her eyes and how she trembled. He got the link.

Hester got hers when they entered, she knew they were Nigerians.

'You are here for her, Why? '

'She is a missing treasure, she needs to be returned to her base.

'That is not possible, absolutely impossible! '

She saw smirk on the faces of his companies. 'Os... Osagie, please let me go.' She stepped forward foreseeing trouble.

'No Hester, you are not going anywhere!' His voice was authoritative as he pushed her backward.

Oh God please... she prayed in her mind. She was already sweating .

'Mister, you shouldn't say that because she is coming with us. We are not leaving without her.'

'I wish I could ask you guys to take seat but you will be waiting to no avail. '

He looked down at the gun he was holding and pat it fondly.'You are joking with an authority you cannot stand face to face with. '

'And whose is that? ' Osagie tilted his head.

'Unfortunately, I am not here to exchange words like two market women. ' He sighed and glanced at the wall clock.

'Osaz please …please let me go.' She spoke, she moved forward.

Using a leg, he lifted the centre table from it's side, moved it, using it to wedge her between the longest sofa . 'I am serious Hester.' His look was nothing like what she had seen before.

She froze.

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Oh I now understand the question.

The next couple of update should answer that question darlings.

[quote author=Ormorlehwah][/quote]I don't understand your second paragraph. That is for King.

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D9ty7: Hapi sunday 2 u Queen. Ethel is dancephobic, dats nice.
Kip it coming.

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Thanks darling.

NINE

He was on his knees with his head bowed, his eyes were closed, his lips were moving.

She was seated, her palms were closed before her, her bowed and lips were moving.

They had just listened to a live Gospel telecast.

Eventually, they were through with their prayers.

'Communication with God is the best because it gives you …' Osagie began.

'Peace that passeth all understanding. ' Osagie and Hester chorused .

'Hey! How did you know that is what I am going to say?' He questioned with a smile.

'I feel Same too, besides, I read my Bible dear.'

'Okay then, complete this for me, the …' He was interrupted by a knock on the door.

They exchange looks taken aback.

He stood and head for the door. It was Mwihaki day off. He opened it and they came in.

Osagie was shocked.

They were dangerously looking, properly dressed, they were three out of the mob outside.

Hester stood instantly and her heart sank.

The one that took the lead into the room produced a gun. Even before he did, she knew they were all armed.

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I am not going to take another messy publicity, I know that Douglas girl is good looking and all but son, there many fishes in the ocean. She has done you more harm than good, let her go.' Adeniyi Gbolahan adjusted his cap. He was on the phone with his son.

'Dad, I love her, I can't let her go. It is okay if you don't support me marrying her anymore. '

'Your mother is very worried about you. '

'Nobody should worry about me, I will take full responsibility of my actions from now henceforth. '

'Oladimeji Adeniyi Gbolahan.'

'Yes Dad.' Oladimeji frowned.

'Be careful. ' With that he ended the call.

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Osagie yawned. 'Could we hear something better please? '


'Osaz don't be like that, history could be fun.'

'Are you listening to him, what does he know? let us continue jare, in 1807,...'

'Nobody is continuing anything, ha-han! I am bored for goodness sake! ' He stood from the rug and sat on the sofa.

'Osagie Osahon, how much is your fish? '

'Excuse me! ' He shot Ethel a warning look.

Because she understood, she had to bit her lower lips, to prevent laughter.

'You are selling fish and you don't know its cost, amazing isn't it ? '

'And what is that suppose to mean? ' His voice rose and his look daring.

'He is trying to say you are selfish. 'Hester chuckled.

Osagie stood chargingly.


Ethel stood. 'Are you going to have my head for saying the truth? '

'I will do more than that, I will surely …'

Hester stood and was between them. 'If there is anymore fight in this house, I cross my heart and I hope to get fairer, no more fruit juice and you two should get ready for 0 1 0 feeding for the next couple of days.'

Huh? They directed their attention to her browbeaten.

She narrowed her brows and nodded.

'Okay. ' Osagie resolved and gave his friend,-you are a lucky look. 'Who has got the best names? '

'I 'Ethel's fingers were up in the air.

'Says who? ' Osagie opposed.

'I do, my name is Ethelbert Franklin Onyemakazie. I am noble, bright and I am …the finest.' He drawled.

'Duh! I am Osagie Osahon. I mean God answers prayers and I am sent by God. You know na, I am the best.'

'I am Hester Douglas Tobechukwu. I represent a star and I also represent continual praising of God. You can't be a successful star if not endorsed by God.' Having buttressed her point, she sat.

Osagie got trimmed papers and pen. They agreed on ideas. They wrote their first name four times on different papers and then folded it. They were tossed and the picked twice with eyes closed. From the six papers, Osagie name occurred most.

He shrieked for Joy.

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Happy Sunday dear ones, have a blissful week!

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'Break it down! Break it down !' That he did with outstretched arms and he moved his body to the left, then right and then to the right, he twirled on a feet.

She swayed from side to side, her body wriggled up and down while lifting a feet up and down. She did a semi turn and and snapped her fingers.

Ethel watched seated with a smile on his lips.

Hester beamed at Osagie next dance move as he shook his waist in the igbo style then she joined him laughing.

Ethel laughed.

The music continued blasting from the sound system.

'I told you.' Osagie stopped to catch his breath.

'You did o, who would have thought the preferred construction engineer could also be the preferred dance partner. ' Hester said in between quick breaths.

'Can't get the link, medicine, surgery and dance but anyway darl, you are great.'

'Thanks. ' Hester said sweetly and blew him a kiss. She dance towards their spectator. 'It's your turn.'

'In as much as I will love to dance, I can't. ' Ethel told her.

'You are kidding me! '

'No he is not. ' Osagie slumped on a sofa. 'He will just end stepping on your lovely feet. He is dancephobic.'

Hester burst into bouts of laughter. 'Osagie …!'

'Okay o.' Ethel resolved.

'I will like to be a judge of that. ' Hester eventually said.

'Hester …' Osagie began.

'Shhhhh …' She directed a stern look at him.

Osagie held his lips.

'He is saying the truth Hester.' Ethel's voice was calm.

'Do I have to shut you up too? ' She extended her hand. 'I believe every one can dance even those without feet. I wouldn't mind teaching you.'

He stood.

Talking in tune with the music playing, she began demonstrating. 'Tap, tap, tap …step forward, step to the back, turn around slowly, swing to the left then to the right …to the right. Swing to the left and sway, swing to the right and sway …swaaay …'

He followed her lead.

'Wow Ethel! You didn't do bad at all.' She beamed, because Osagie had a mock smile, she toss a pillow at him. 'Big mouth, he swings better than you do.'

'Small mouth, Thank you.' Osagie face now had a grim.

'Could you pease give us that music, we are doing the Indian dance? '

'I won't. ' Osagie sat back sulkily.

'I will.' Ethel picked the remote.


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Woah!

Oga Roy, no vex.

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kingphilip: Queen plz which of her friends wasn't she able to mourn fully

VICTORIA, Ethel's younger sister.

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'Challenges are part of life, they sometimes come in packages that we least expect. Our attitude towards it matter, fears bring about doubt, loss of self, but standing tall to it, brings faith, boost your energy and gives you victory. Oladimeji, can't have you because he does not have the will of doing things in the proper manner. His every exhibition is of cowardice. "I am the president's son, what can you do to me?" Don't worry darling, things will work out for good. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning... '

He couldn't believe his ears, his best friend was waxing like we never knew he could and he was so serious that he was touched personally.

Osagie looked at her. 'Your joy will come, you will rise and shine come what may.'

'Amen.'

'It is gonna be all right okay? It will be just fine.'

She nodded.

He looked at Ethel. 'What are you doing there, won't you back my assurance? '

Ethel stood and walked over to them. He stooped. 'Hester we both know the kind of person Oladimeji is.' He was referring to himself and Osagie. 'He can't do more than he already did. Cast all your worries aside and boost your faith in everything being well okay? '

She nodded.

'I believe you will be fine Hester, I believe more than Osaz does.

'I believe far more than, I mean far, far more than that you will be fine.' Osagie smile, 'Ha-han! Won't you smile for us? '

'Yeah, smile for us.'

She wiped her tears and then smiled. 'I …I feel lifted. ' She took Osaz hand and then Ethel's. 'Thank you very much.'

'You know, there are some gratitude you receive and then you feel like you are the most preferred guy on earth.' Osagie stood and swirled. 'Yupee! I am a superstar.'

Hester beamed.

Ethel stood. 'I will readily sleep without food for a week provided I will take that charming smile with me.'

She chuckled.

'Now that you are happy, we are happy! Time for your dinner. '

'No Osaz, am fine. '

'I don't consider a person with an empty stomach fine, you are eating even if it means me sweeping you off your feet straight to the dinning room and feed you.'

She frowned pondering.

'Hester, Osaz is not joking. '

She hopped down.

Osagie took her hand in his.


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With shaky hands, she wiped her tears. 'Come in.'

They entered with Osagie leading, just one look at her confirmed him a genius.


'Hester? ' He called concerned. He lift a chair and place it close to her bed and sat down.

She looked down at her entwined palms.

'Hess, what happened? What is wrong? '

Ethel sat at a distance and watched them.


She shook her head slowly.

'Nothing? Come off it Hess, you can talk to me, you know you can please. '

She closed her eyes briefly 'No …nothing Osaz, I am okay. ' Hester forced some conviction into her voice but when she opened her eyes, her tears came down in torrents.

Osagie brows creased in worry. 'Darling, what is it na, Why are you crying? '

'No …no …I am not crying anymore. ' She wiped her face.

Osagie reached into his pocket and gave her a folded hanky.

'Thank you.' She accepted it.

He looked at her palms and took them in his. 'Hester, hardly does anyone cry for nothing. I am your friend, I care about you, Ethel is here too because he care about you. If we can't profer a solution which I think is most unlikely, when you talk and you share, you feel better. It becomes easier. Darling please …'

'Osaz, I am devastated, I …don't know what to think ,how to feel of this whole madness rocking my entire life. ' She exhaled. 'The pain and betrayal my family have given me is so much that I don't know Where to start from. ' Her tears trickled. 'I have never know that … that …' She swallowed. 'that Oladimeji from Adam and all of a sudden, I am getting married to him. A man who slapped me the second time I was out with him because I wanted to know the extent his father has contributed.


'Geez! ' Ethel muttered before shaking his head.

He glanced at his friend. 'That guy is mannerless. '

'Since nobody want to plea my case, I took it up myself, I made it clear and plain to him and the world. I wasn't interested in the most important aura he possessed.' She paused momentarily.

'I have been receiving threatening calls from him- that he is going to have me back come what may. I am pissed off, really and indeed, I am. This whole thing is clouding my sense. I don't know what to think of, I don't know what to do …' Hester sobered. 'I …I couldn't mourn my best friend properly, I was still trying to get back to my feet when this happened. Now, I am in a foreign land and because I am unsure of what I will get,I don't want to …I am scared of going back to my own country. ' She cried. 'Oh Osaz! I feel awful .'

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