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Temitope Daniel: Thanks a lot for the correction. Highly appreciated.

so Welcome! '

The Queen retires into her inner chambers till later in the day. See ya all!

Thank so much Kingphillips. (beckons to an attendant ) Nkwobi and chilled Can pure haven wine for him.

jhidey08: Knock knock knock, gud morning every1, hw una dey?

Queen well done o, sanu de aiki.

Welcome darling.

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Oh my angel, Oh dear! ' He shook his head. 'I know you well, for you to be like this, you've been wounded. Starving is not an option, it's not sending any message to them rather it drains you. For you to have gone this far and Daddy is not moved, you need to change your approach. You need energy Hess, you need food.'

'I am not happy boyfriend. '

'I am here for you dear. You have to make yourself happy, have all the fun you can within your limitation, eat well, that way you can think well and stand to this situation. We both know this is not the worst that has happened. '

'Yeah.' She muttered and the tears came rolling down.

'No my sweetness no …' Chris fetched a hanky from his pocket and dab her tears. 'Aunty Joy met me on her way up, she said if I don't talk you into eating, I will visit you next in the hospital. ' His countenance became serious. ' My angel, for the sake of us that truly care, eat please. '


Hester eyes closed.

'You can Hester, my baby said I should tell you that if you don't start eating, he will stop eating.'

Her eyes opened and it sparkled, 'Uncle Chris, my baby can't talk yet. '

'Emmmm … hmmmmm …mmmmh …' He stammered and scratched his head.

Hester laughed. 'I will eat.'

He removed napkin on the basket he had come in with and brought out its content. Oranges, apples, a ball of water melon and a food flask. 'All this courtesy of wife. '

'So Nice …' She beamed.

He had gotten plates and cutleries on his way up. 'I will take it that you have fasted for the growth of this country. ' He winked at her.

She nodded and then chuckled.

He lifted her off the bed to a sofa, he pulled a side table close and placed the placed of sliced apples on it. He got water from the mini fridge. He gave her water first and then the apples.

'Oh Uncle Chris, you will over feed me o! ' She complained after few minutes.

'Her voice is ringing already yet she is doing shakara.' He laughed mockingly.

'I love you too.' She retorted pouting.

They both burst into bouts of laughter.


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kingphilip: i think take should be there
ur updates plz try to increase it a bit seems theY are short

Correction effected. Thanks

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'Big bros! Big bros!! ' Kasali stood at attention as he hailed and then, he saluted.

'Bros! Bros!! ' Kabiru seconded in the Same vein.

'How una de? ' Christopher Tobechukwu chuckled, he shook hands with them. 'All these my powerful juniors, nawa o! I dear gnawing una build up, wetin una dey carry self? '

'Bros leave that thing o jare.' Kasali laughed heartily.

'Kabis! Kabis! Easy o.'

'Na so. ' Kabiru chuckled. 'How family? '

'Kampe my brother. '

'You are here to see your baby. ' Kasali stated factually.

'Yes o, hope say una no dear trouble am.' Chris retained his smile.

'Our power reach?' Kabiru stated.

He head to her door. 'See you guys.'

'Welcome Sir. ' They chorused.

Chris was in charge of his eldest brother security for a long time before he opened a textile company and got married.

He hit the brass knocker twice before entering since, he got no response. He stopped short at the sight before him. Her duvet was drawn up, her face was pale and her closed.

He covered the distance and pecked her.

'Hi boyfriend. ' Her eyes were still closed.

He moved a chair close. 'Hey sweetness, were you dreaming of me? '

'I don't dream anymore. ' Her eyes blinked severally and then she was able to focus. She smiled weakly. 'How is my wife and baby? '

'Splendid. ' Chris studied her for a while. 'You look far different from when I came for you at the restaurant. Though things have not been in best condition for you. How come nobody told me you now a shadow of yourself. ' He was sad.

'I wasn't expecting myself this way.'

'I heard everything that happened …' He took her hand in his. 'I'm sorry My sweetness, I really am. I understand how you feel but just because some things went wrong does not mean you should go down too.'

'You don't understand bf, my own daddy .' Tears filled her eyes. ' My heart is heavy.'

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PrinceAdepoju: This Is Exactly The Problem Of The Rich And People In Higher Positions, They Must Marry Themselves...Looking Forward To The End Of The Story>>Welldone, Queen Esther!

Welcome Honey. I'll advise you make yourself comfortable 'cause it's about to begin.

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'Talking to people without communication flow wearies me, Mum let me be.' Hester blinked severally, she was lying on her side with the duvet pulled up to cover her arms and her big teddy bear.

Empress stooped and touched her face. 'Darling you can stop doing this to yourself. It does not appeal to me please. '

She smiled weakly. 'I …I am not a free born of this house and …'

'Cut it Hester, how can you say such a thing! '

'When the order first came, you approved it by standing and saying nothing. '

'That is not true Hester. Darling please make my day, come and eat, darling please …' She drawled sweetly.

'Hmmmm …' She muttered before looking at her mother through glassy eyes. 'I … I am not the one to make your day. I asked of you earlier and I was told you went to your Senator friend birthday party.' She smiled. 'The style, the blinks, the fashion … the glitz and glamour, the cream de la creme. I know you Mum, my pain, my pining away is nothing to you compared to pleasure and fun you had.' Her voice was slow but steady.

'You're impossible Hester! You're impossible! ' She hit her fists on the mattress, loosing it in guilt. 'I can't take this nonsense anymore, I will just call the doctor! ' Empress stood.

'And the doctor will say - Mrs Tobechukwu, she is okay but her not eating, is the major problem. The solution to her exhaustion lies there. Don't waste the doctor's time Mum. '

She took quick breathes to calm the anger brimming in her. 'You are impossible Hester! ' She matched out and did slammed the door.

Hester eyes closed.


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kingphilip: Dis one she's upset wit herself hope a truce will follow almost immediately ba

Time will tell.

[quote author=D.Ella.luv]Luv ur story queen[/quote]Thanks dearie.

Temi, just started this great work. I noticed some typographical errors and also wrong spellings in the early chapters . I think instead of writing- thought in herself , it should be "thought to herself ". Thank you.

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'Aunty Hester, you can't keep doing this to yourself please. ' Aunty Joy sat on the bed.

Hester sipped from the tumbler of water containing glucose. 'Mama the Ma stop worrying yourself, I will be Fine.' She continued reading her mails.

'I am passed the stage of worrying about you, I am afraid, I really am.' Her forehead creased.

Hester faced her. 'Afraid? for me? She went wide eyed baffled. 'Mama that is uncalled for. I am A okay. ' She beamed in reassurance.

'You are not fine my dear girl.' She held her gaze.' I'm sure about that because the sparkles that once graced your eyes are gone and that is one out of many. You are handling this violently and that is wrong. '

'Violently. ' She said and laughed. 'That is strange, I am not posing around with a gun nor a knife.'

'You are sacrificing your body on the altar of your displeasure. '

Hester exhaled and lowered her gaze. 'You know me so well.' She looked at her once more. 'I am disappointed, so disappointed that I don't know what to think. My family has given a shock, right now I'm still dazed ' Her voice came out almost like a whisper. She shook her head,'Feeding is the last thing on my mind. '

'Oh my dear child, you're hurt.' Aunty Joy took both palms in hers. She was sad. 'I see no reason why you should be confined! 'Her anger was portrayed in her voice. 'There is a better approach. '

'Don't bother Ma,it won't change anything. ' She said flatly.

'How can you say that? ' Aunty Joy stood. 'We will continue later, there somethings your mother want me to attend to at this hour.' She pat her back fondly.

'Okay.' She managed a smile,' Thank you. ' She watched her leave. Hester stood and the portrait of her Dad and her on fifteenth birthday just before she left Nigeria to study medicine and surgery caught her attention. She moved closer unconciously and her eyes got clouded. Her smile, his smile, their happiness but when she raised her hand to touch it, she felt like she was about to touch a furnace, she retracted instantly and head for the balcony upset with herself.


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Feeling drowsy, may not be able to update again today (yawns) . Goodnews, I will be off tomorrow. You guys get ready!!

The mischievous have a way of saving their neck most times.

Hope your line ain't dotted.

That's right!

kingphilip: i dont get this....was she refering to her mother or ha sister

plz retouch this too i dont seem to get it

I have darling.

kingphilip: gr8 piece u av here but noticed some few things sha which is u left out the bolded....
Not an english student tho so i might be wrong too

Sweetie Thanks, will correct that immediately.

[quote author=scon-p]Ffg[/quote]Welcome

goldwaters: Nyc story line. I noticed a lot of typos and incomplete sentences. Could be from trying to type too fast, pls read through and correct them b4 posting.
Following!

Aha that what happens when I use my little spare time at work to type.

FOUR

'What is it with you skipping your lunch, dinner and then breakfast. Do you intend to start a marathon fast? '

Satisfied with the style of hair, she gathered it into a fancy hair clip. 'I don't disrespect my elders not even their instructions. '

'I gave the order with your meal time as an exception.' Her father told her with a blank expression.

'I discovered being in could be more fun than being out. I am also making a discovery of what will happen if I don't eat while my right is violated.' She set her combs back in its set.

'Princess, this is much more …'

Gracious Lord in heaven, do I have to go through this...? 'She closed her eyes and waited. 'No …?Okay. ' She open her eyes and stood. 'I'll like to use the ladies. '

'Oh no …' He groaned knowingly

'No? Can't I?' She asked few steps away from the rest room with a broad smile on her face.

'Is that going to take forever because I have an interview in forty five minutes. '

'Yes Dad, it will.' She continued her strides.

Douglas exhaled dismayed, his mission unaccomplished. He shrugged and walked out.

jhidey08: if u can't warm it 4me den leave it.
U're doin a nyc job

Sweetie ,Africa salad is not the normal carrot and cabbage type of salad o. it contains oil bean, palm oil,fresh pepper etc, (microwaves it and present it to him wit the Cold amstel malt beside ). Here we go dear.

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Empress hit the brass knocker, Douglas knocked on the door.

'Sir, I think she is asleep, she locked her door forty five minutes ago. ' Kabiru told them.

Douglas knocked once more. 'Hester, I want to talk to you! '

'Probably she is asleep dearest. This is about her sleep time.' Empress said agreeing with the guard.

'No lunch, no dinner, no …no … she needs to eat.' He was exasperated. He hit the brass knocker.

Empress glance at her wrist watch. When is past eight, she hardly take anything except water.'

He gave her stern look. 'You seem to be remembering the right things at the wrong time.'

She took his arm and smiled. 'Baby, let's go to bed. Kabiru, Kasali, don't forget your duty.'

'Yes Ma.' They chorused.

She led her husband away.

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jhidey08: I luv my salad when hot, tell dem 2 microwave it 4me.

Africa salad is not eaten hot o!

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'I don't want to see anyone. ' Hester looked up from the novel she was reading.

'Aunty Hester, I am the one.'

'Come in.' She returned and a smile formed across her lips.

The door opened and an elderly woman came in.

'Mama the Ma! ' She hailed excitedly, cast the novel aside and scrambled out of bed. 'I've not seen you since yesterday. She place an arm around her and look at her lovingly. 'How are you? '

'I'm Fine my dear.' Aunty Joy, the supervisor of the cooks beamed.

'Hope the cough has subsided, Hope the medications helped.'

'It worked like magic my child. The chokiness vanished before I realised it .' Aunty Joy snapped her fingers emphatically.

'Good. Don't Stop taking them until you have finished them.'

'You know me now.' She chuckled. 'What will I do without you. Thank you.'

'Thank God. ' Hester grinned

'Your father asked me to give you this.' She handed over the phone.


'Thanks.'

She took Hester free palm in hers. 'I heard what happened from the cleaners. Are you …?'

'Mama the Ma, I'm Fine.' She laughed.

Though Aunty Joy was still worried, she decided not to pressure her. 'It is well. Dinner is set.'

'I am not interested in dinner. '

'Your father sent for you .'

'My answer remains. ' Her countenance did not change.

'When you were much younger and you didn't like what was served for dinner,... '

'I usually looked for you and whisper in your ears- Aunty J, can you please make this for me or that, when others have retired to their closet, I go into the kitchen and take my food in the place I tagged- my favorite spot in the kitchen. ' Her eyes shone. 'I remember like yesterday. '

They laughed.

'I will package your dinner and bring it to your room instead, just in case you need it in the night. ' She touch her face.

'No Ma, I wouldn't. Don't worry about me.'


Starvation wouldn't help matters, it will only affect your health.'

'Food and happiness work side by side.' Hester pat her back.

'See you tomorrow dear.'

Hester pecked her.'Sleep well. Don't forget your medications. '

'No love, I won't. ' She left the room.

Hester dived back to bed.


Aunty J was the oldest and of the employees in the household, she was also one of the longest serving. She had loved Hester interest in cooking, and had thought her everything she needed to know and even how to knit. They had to so close that things we wouldn't even tell her mother, she confided in her. Aunty J also seeked her opinion in other matters especially health wise. Hester while she was away used to send her clothings, medications and other things. Theirs was more like a mother -child relationship.


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kingphilip: tar he's not used to dat
a pack of popcorn and a pure water is ok for him jare

Oh …you sure?

Welcome dear
Please serve him a plate of African salad and chilled malt.

Jumizie13: Keep it up

Thanks darl!

Typed o but I pressed a wrong button and it all went away. Not up to start all over this night . Need to sleep, had to work today. Goodnight you all. Thanks for your support.

Hester felt the presence of another and entered the room.

'Hester what is your problem? ' Agatha stood with contempt on her face.

'Agatha what are you doing in my room? '

'What is that suppose to mean? '

Hester sidepass her mother. 'I told you not to enter my room without consent.'

'You are very funny girl, I am a free born of this house. ' She swirled like she was on a runway. 'I can enter anywhere I so desire.'

'Oh yeah? ' Hester gave a short laugh. 'I am a slave in this house, at least Daddy made that clear yesterday. This is the only privacy I am entitled to and you …' She raise an index finger.'will respect it. You must knock. '

'So knocking is your problem? '

'Yes it is my problem Agatha! Daddy don't enter without knocking, Mummy actually hit the brass knocker thrice before entering. So who are you not to knock? '



Empress went wide eyed at that piece of information.

'Be careful Hester, mind the way you raise your voice at me. I ain't your mate,respect me.' She pointed her warning finger.'

'Respect is reciprocal. Since I came back, I have not stepped into your room. You complain that am this and that, leave me alone and respect yourself!' She retorted.

Agatha clapped her hands and laughed haughtily. 'Another Mike Tyson in the house. Are you going to beat me if I don't stop? '

'Get out of my room now! '

'What! You are crazy for real.' Agatha glared at her.


'I'm sure your ears don't need to be cleaned with warm water or probably some cosmetics. Get out of my room now! '

'Darling, take it easy.' Empress pat her at the back sensing anger from the sparkle in her eyes.

Hester shook herself free as she advance towards her sister 'Mummy if she don't leave my room this moment, she will be recipient of something she wouldn't be able to explain. '

'Come on Aggie, let's go.' Empress held fuming Agatha firmly and force towards the door.

'Oooho! Mummy leave me alone! Leave me let me teach her a lesson.' Agatha protested.

'Come on Sweetheart, you don't have to get furious, she is your baby sis. She doesn't mean it.' Empress soothed.

'I mean what I said about my phone. ' Hester called after them.


Hester grabbed a remote and pressed a button, one of her favorite song began playing, she increased the volume until there was space for nothing else.

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