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IYAWO MAMMY-WATER
EPISODE 26
Like the angel of death









As the daylight dwindled, the tension in Erica grew.., if Jasmine was okay, she would have answered her call by now, she have the feeling that everything isn't alright..

Worry growing inside her like a tumour, she knocked on her door before calling out Jasmine name...

She panicked when no answer came.., she tried opening the door but it was locked, just then she remembered she isn't with the house key....

A deep sigh of panic escaped her mouth as she look around weighing all the possible ways to break the lock.., just then her phone vibrated in her bag, she quickly took it out thinking it could be Jasmine calling..., it was an unknown number..., without hesitation, she answered the call...

"Jasmine.."She said sharply...

There was silence from the other end and it made her heart leaped into her throat as the worst possible imaginations began to run through her brain..., she mutter a silent prayer to counter the thoughts that keep flooding her head before she spoke again..

"Jasmine is this you..?"She asked anxiously

"It's Derek..."Derek replied crisply from the other end..

Erica heaved a deep sigh of relief...."Derek.."She stated, her heart renting with thoughts of Jasmine.."Oh my God, you're awake.."

"I was hoping to see you when I get up.., how are you..?"

Erica sniffled and turn her gaze towards the door, just then she noticed the window was open...., she quickly trot towards it...."I was going to come back to the hospital.., I had to come home to check on Jasmine..."

"Jasmine....!"Derek reiterates from the other end....."Is she alright..?"

Erica's heart lurched as the question bounced around in her head, is Jasmine alright.., she brood over the moment Nerissa had showed up in the hospital...., the thought sent her spines shivering.., could she have taken Jasmine....

"I don't know.."She said over the phone...."She was supposed to come see me at the hospital..., that was four hours ago.., she never showed up ad she isn't home either.."

"Are you home..?"Derek ask..

Erica sighed before replying..."Yes..., she isn't here and she isn't answering her calls.., could something have happened to her...?"

"Okay just stay where you are okay.., am coming over.."

"No Derek, you aren't strong.., you need to rest."

"Am coming.."

"Derek don't...."

The beep of the phone cut her words short.., heart still pulsating, she dropped the phone to her side...., she looked at it again and redial Jasmine number....








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A mirthless smile surround Skylar face as she hold the gun firmly..., but the fact that the girl she's pointing the gun at isn't scared is what surprises her...., anyone would tremble at the sight of a gun but why isn't she scared...., there's no fear in her eyes and it bothers her to an extent...

"Look here bitch.. "Skylar said..."This is how this little discussion of ours will go.., I ask the questions and you answer....."

Nerissa scoffs but didn't say a word...

"Where the hell is Derek...?"Skylar queried..

Jasmine look at them as her mind wobble with fear...., the thoughts of Erica crossed her mind again..., she thought about the test Nerissa spoke about....., even if she doesn't know anything about it, the sound of it scares her.., her stomach fluttered in fear as she thought about all the possible ways to escape.....

"Look dear..."Nerissa said taking a step forward but Skylar push her back with the gun.., she grunts before she continued....."I sincerely don't have time for this right now.., so I suggest you leave while am still in a good mood..."

A mirthless smile surround Skylar lips....."E be like you dey craze...?"She chided in pidgin...."What do you think am holding.., you think this is a toy.."She added as she flaunt the gun in her face....

Nerissa sighed..."Fine.., what do you want..?"

Skylar nibbed and nodded reminding the two girls she's the one with the gun and as such, she's in control...."Move it.."She said directing her to the seat...

Nerissa rolled her eyes reluctantly before she trot towards the bed..

Terror seize Jasmine throat as Nerissa sat closer to her.., the unveiling of events before her eyes all seem strange to her, first she's in an accident, then she's kidnapped and brought to her friend's boyfriend house and now someone looking for Derek is holding them to a gun....., who really is Derek.., she knows she needs to get out, she have to find a way, she has to warn Erica and tell her about Derek....., Derek isn't the man for her.....

Nerissa crossed her legs as she sat on the bed.., her brows knitted as she wait for Skykar to speak...

"So...."Skylar said dropping the gun to her side but raise it at every chance she gets to remind she's the one in charge...."I don't know who you bitches are but one of you is going to tell me what I need to know...."Where is Derek..?"

Jasmine look at Nerissa, there's something about her, something she didn't understand..., she sat down with so much confidence like she wasn't and still at gun point..., her gaze flicked to Skylar and she caught her looking at her.., her muscles tensed, the sudden tension making her go frantic with fear......

"Aren't you supposed to know that..?"Nerissa retorted

"Are you deaf...?"Skylar queried..."What did I say...., I ask the questions and you answer..."

"I answered your damn question..."Nerissa chided, her edge of irritation bleak in her voice...

"With a question...."Skylar scowled. ...."That isn't how this shit is played..., I ask the damn questions and you give me the answers I want...."

"Girl...."Nerissa dragged between her teeth..."You better watch your estrogen. .."

"I see..."Skylar said with shrugged shoulders.., she lower her eyes to Nerissa’s legs, her pretty face and the fact that she's bold even when faced with a gun make her insides tingle......"The only reason you're still alive is because I find you attractive...."

A smile that quickly disappeared as it came circled around Nerissa’s lips....

"But trust me, I'll kill you if you try to act smart with me.."

Nerissa look Jasmine way and Jasmine shiver.., she scoffs before she returned her gaze to Skylar...

"Who put you up to this...?"Nerissa ask sharply

When Jasmine look Skykar way, she saw the frown lines encroaching on her face.., fear crawled up her skin as Skylar raise the gun towards them once more.., she reverted her gaze to Nerissa and caught a smile on her face..., her boldness, her guts and the horror unfolding before her eyes scared her to the sole of her feet....

Skylar grunts heavily.., she's testing her, testing her patience. ., she took a step forward and with a force, she pulled Nerissa head backwards and placed the gun underneath her jaw.......

"What did I say huh.."Skylar sneer pressing the muzzle to her skin....."Do this one more time and I swear in the Holy Mary, I'll blow your smart brains out.."

The corners of Nerissa’s face crinkled.., furious she pushed Skylar hand from her.., the force of the push making Skylar stumbled backwards almost loosing her balance..

"You stupid bitch.."Skylar growled..., her forehead creased and with it she pointed the gun to Nerissa’s leg and pulled the trigger....

Colour fade from her face when no bullet came out..., shocked, she look up at Nerissa and pulled the trigger again......

Shock registered on her face and she quickly stepped backwards when Nerissa stood up from the bed....

A smirk pricked the corners of Nerissa's face..., she didn't hesitate but her palm swept across Skylar face....., stars burst in Skylar vision.., she lost her balance and fell down...., her sight ebbed, Lillie by little she began to lose strength, lose touch of everything until the resounding slap dragged her into an oblivion of unconsciousness. ...

Jasmine quickly jumped up, with what just happened to Skylar replaying in her head, she needed no explanation or a soothsayer to tell her she's in mortal danger...., she quickly took to her heels and dashed out from the room and quickly ran towards the parlour door and just when she's about running outside, the parlour door closed..., horror dawned on her face and quickly she looked behind her........

"Where are you going...?"Nerissa asked....







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Worried, Erica paced the floor, busying herself as she look at the window at every noise she hears outside....., At times the thought of finding Jasmine in their friend's place would surface and she would swallow hard, willing her eyes to remain dry and her mind focused knowing fully well she had called almost everybody she knows and none seem to know where Jasmine is...

She redial Jasmine number with hopes it'll connect, when it didn't, she break down on the chair and started muttering prayers of protection....

A knock interrupted her prayers, she quickly jumped up with high hopes it could be Jasmine, earlier she had asked a neighbour for help and he helped her break her lock making opening the door less difficult. ..., anxious, she pulled the door handle and Derek came into light..
She sighed heavily when she didn't see Jasmine...

"What happened to your door..?"Derek ask crisply

Her eyes caught the bandage on his chest. ..."I broke the door. ..."She said spuning around to walk back to the chair..

Derek stepped inside and when he tried to adjust the position of his hand, he felt a sharp pain in his already treated bullet hole.., he ignored it and walk closer to her..

"Aren't you supposed to still be in the hospital. ., why were you discharged.....?"

"I wasn't..."Derek said remembering what the psychic had told him in the hospital...."I left of my own accord."

"And the bill..?"

"Settled...."

Erica exhales...."You need to rest..., you were shot.."

She's worried, he can feel it, only if she knows how desperate he was to see her.., he wonder what he would have done if the bullet had hit her instead of him...."What's going on..., you mentioned Jasmine on the phone.., is she fine...?"

Erica sighed as she racked her brains to find any possible place Jasmine could be..."I don't know.., she's not answering her calls, this is very unlike her..."

"Okay calm down.."Derek said edging closer. ..."Has she done this before...?"

"She hasn't and that's why am worried. ., why is she not answering her calls.."

"You need to calm down..., she could have misplaced her phone....."

"Or abducted. ..."Erica chime in..., suddenly her thoughts catch up, her teeth clattered in fear and she reverted her gaze to Derek..."Nerissa. .."

Panic surged through Derek at the mention of Nerissa's name....

"Nerissa. ."He reiterates trying to suppressed his panic....

"Yes..."Erica mutter as she brood over the horrific moment Nerissa came to the hospital..."She was at the hospital. ..."

"You don't know Nerissa. ..."

"She told me herself she's Nerissa and she is....., what if she has Jasmine...?"

"That's not possible.., for what reason.....?"

"I don't know.."She said thinking of any possible reason Jasmine could be with Nerissa. ...."She was pretty scary when she came to see you..."

"Did she hurt you..?"He asked, anger slowing pinching his insides

"She didn't. ."

"What did she say to you..?"

"She asked me to leave. .."

"Did you..?"

"I didn't...., she left instead.."

Derek sniffle as once again he brood over what the psychic had told him....

"She better not have Jasmine..."Erica stated with annoyance

"I don't think she'll stoop that low...."

"She better not..."





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A tear dropped from Jasmine eyes the moment the clocks hit 12:AM reminding her of a new day, a new Sunday morning., a morning she'll have to spend in a stranger's house totally unaware of what will happen the next second, and with each passing second, her fate is submerge in fear.., earlier she had tried screaming but nobody came to help.., Nerissa told her no one will hear her and no one did, she's all alone left alone to suffer the menacing horror playing before her...

"Dinner is ready...."Nerissa said dropping a plate of food on the table....

With anger bleaked on Jasmine face, she ignored her and with a straight face, she fixed her gaze elsewhere else. ..

"You aren't hungry. ..."Nerissa said walking to sit across her...."You prefer starving yourself. ...

"Who are you..?"Jasmine chimes in returning her furious gaze to her...

"I told you, is not important..."

"What do you want from me...?"

"I told you you're here for the test.."

"What test...?"

"You'll find out in eight hours..."

"Why me...?"Jasmine ask anxiously. ..

"You're the closest link... for now."

"You mean her closest friend..."Jasmine interjects. ..."If this is about Derek, you can have him..."

A smile surround Nerissa’s lips...."That's sweet of you but am sorry we've gone past that phrase..."

"If you don't want Derek, what the hell, what the hell do you want from me.."She growled infuriated

"Not you..., her..."

"What do you want from her...?"

Nerissa stood up...."She made a great mistake thinking she can protect my husband..., I have no intention of killing you or her, I only want to test her and how she respond to the test will determine the punishment. .."

"You'll not get away with this..."Jasmine said at the sudden reminder that Skylar is laying unconscious in Derek's room.....

Eat something.. "Nerissa replied..."You'll need it for tomorrow. ..."

Jasmine glared at her as she walks away....., after that she mutter a silent prayer of protection for her and Erica...






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The buzz of Erica's phone alarm woke her up from the sleep, she quickly grabbed her phone and stopped the alarm wondering how she has manage to sleep amidst so much worry and praying for a long time..., she glance at the time on her phone, it was 6:15AM..., she clear her eyes and glance towards Derek, he has fallen asleep on the chair.., she checked for missed calls when she saw none but messages, she quickly stroll to her message box..., she sighed, a low sigh of worry when she realise the messages are from Wilson...., she wanted to reply but she felt she should retry Jasmine number, when it rang but no one answered.., raw panic rain down her spine and once again she felt the need to pray, she was about getting up when her phone rang....

Without hesitation, she picked up the phone, a strange joy overwhelmed her noticing it's Jasmine calling back...

"Jasmine..."She blare out when she answered the call....."Where have you been, I've been worried sick..."

"Really. .."Nerissa's voice sound from the other end....

Erica took a pause..., she quickly noticed the voice isn't Jasmine.....
"Who is this...?"She ask with a cringe at Derek who was still sleeping.....

"You know who...."Nerissa's voice came again..."After our little encounter, you must have thought of me all night..."

Cold chills rain down Erica's spines...."Nerissa. .."

"One and only..."Nerissa said before a light chuckle follow

Erica trembled, her mouth began to shake like a goldfish as her heart lurched with fear..., she shouldn't be afraid...she knew after her encounter with her, something was bound to follow but she had Jasmine and that spark fear in her belly......"What have you done to my friend..?"

"Your friend is fine but she won't be if you don't get to the location am about to tell you in thirty five minutes...."

Erica froze to the spot as the words resound over and over in her ears...

"You're quiet..."Nerissa voice came again, snapping Erica from her thoughts...."Are you scared your God will not be able to save you from me...."

Erica's temper flare as the words made way to her ears....."Do not test my God..., he has never fail and he never will..., you know why.."She look at Derek, swallowed before she continue...."Because at the mention of his name, every knee must bow..... give me the damn location. ..."

"Now that's more like you...."Nerissa said...."You know the towers in your street...., meet me at the rooftop in thirty five minutes..."

"The towers is under renovation, what games are you playing.....?"

"Thirty-five minutes..."Nerissa reiterates. ..."A minute passed and I'll be sending you your dearest friend body parts in a thrash bag........"

Erica grunts in anger......

"And come alone.."Nerissa added before the call ended ....

"God..."Erica mutter as her head began to bounce around with conflicting thoughts..., she mutter a silent prayer and trot towards Derek, with a tear sliding down her cheek, she kissed his forehead and dashed out of the house.....







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With tears filled face, Jasmine stood up from her knees and turn to face Nerissa. ......

"It's time..."Nerissa said

Jasmine sniffle as more tears escaped from her eyes..., she had thought of fighting Nerissa but the sudden reminder of what she did to skylar and the door closing and never opening no matter the force she applied has made her dissolve any plan of attacking her...., she remember what Derek had told Erica.., he needed a spiritual help..., now she know better, Nerissa is the reason he needed a spiritual help....

The night was a marathon of horrific thoughts and now she's back, fully dressed in black like she had come for her soul... like the bloody angel of death.......

"Time for what...?"Jasmine ask

"The seventh hour is here..., the test must begin....."

"Today is Sunday..."Jasmine mutter...."Fear God..."

"Only your friend can decide what we should call today...., a joyful Sunday or a bloody Sunday....."

"What games are you playing...., I don't want to be part of it.., I beg you to let me go..."

"A choice have to be made for that to happen. .., your fate totally depends on how she plays the game.., if she passes the test, you'll go..."

"And if she doesn't. .....?"

"Your friend is a smart person...."Nerissa said..."I admire her, I believe she'll make the right choice. ....."

"If she doesn't pass the test, what will happen. ...?"Jasmine queried...

"A soul will be released...."

Fear licked through Jasmine, she turn her gaze away and focused it on the TV ... there she saw a child reciting the Lords prayer.......

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name, 
thy kingdom come, 
thy will be done, 
on earth as it is in heaven. 

Give us this day our daily bread. 
And forgive us our trespasses, 
as we forgive those
who trespass against us. 

And lead us not into temptation, 
but deliver us from evil. 

For thine is the kingdom, 
and the power, and the glory, 
for ever and ever. Amen.......

Terror thundered on Jasmine but she quickly snapped out of it as she brood over Erica's words.... rebuke the devil and he shall flee from you.....

"I rebuke you..."She stated, her words engulfed in fear..

"You're shivering. ..."Nerissa said as she step closer to her....", Even the weakest among us cannot be rebuked that way...your fear is overwhelming......."

"Don't come closer to me.."Jasmine blare out

"Very well..."Nerissa said, and with that she snapped her finger...

A powerful force hit Jasmine on the head..., her vision ebbed, her feet weakened and quickly she fell back on the chair and fall into an oblivion of unconsciousness...




The next Episode. Faults on a Sunday dropping soon.....

daddio:
It's seems our dear Sylver1996 is enjoying life in Mogalu.

I haven't gone to Mogula yet.

Hey pals.. wadup... uploading soon, pls bear with me...

petersononome:
Lol, even me will be mad if this wonderful story gets a religious ending. but we never know what is running in silver's head.

And as for the danger of casual sex, I think the op has point out so many things that accompanies casual sex, Maxwell lost what is most precious to him, and Derek is still suffering, he has even lost his peace of mind and silver keep saying he's cursed, if you remenber vividly the fight between Nerissa and that priest(I've forgotten his name) I think the priest said it, the implications of sleeping with a mermaid., just go back to that episode, you'll understand what am saying.

So I don't think Derek will even end well, intact I see no perfect ending for any of the characters, silver fit just kill Erica to shock us self .

Nice update man, keep up the good work

Lol... even me don't know how the story will end..

elpochas:
Pls i dont want a Nollywood ending to these story,tell them the truth,so that they will know the dangers of casual sex.Most people are suffering today because of casual sex.Derek must reap what he sowed,so that ur readers will knw the dangers in that type of lifestlye.
My Neigbour is Mentally unstable till today after Sleeping with an unknown lady.A fine young guy,that was during well,he changes lady then like cloth.Nice update Mr Silver,but ur readers especially the young ones need to knw how bad casual sex is.

Hmm

RealLordZeus:
Anyone you permitted. Most esp Kings series. You will be properly referenced. Its still a new blog, can't promise more than that. Thanks in advance.

You can have Kings then but I should be given the recognition I deserve...

Mavikolo2020:
This is getting scary

I know.. am even scared myself

purity23:
And the worst part is, when you try to convince them to desist from their ways, they won't listen, some will even make jest of you. People need to understand the spiritual implication of the things they indulge in.



If it's possible, I beg this story be taken to the front page, people need to read this, there are so many Nerissa and Magdalena moving around seeking for souls to steal.

Divepen1

Wow thanks

ModeEbo:
Nice write up broo. Keep up the good work

U welcome sir

Jesubaby:
Let this old woman should make her messages clear na. How will they knw whom she is refering to.
Thanks for the update sir.

U welcome

hotswagg12:
Thanks for the update. Wilson is the MVP

Abi

do4luv14:
ah don see am now, if anything happens to Jasmine, or Erica ah go send bubu bois after you ooo

Lol

enirock:
Wow. Somehow each of your characters lost priceless possessions and non remained the same at the end of the novel. Silver you always find way to shock your readers. Thanks for this and it is good to finally complete it. More ink.

U welcome

IYAWO MAMMY-WATER
EPISODE 25
Look around you..









Fear seized Maxwell as he look around the shrine.., pillars of teakwood were carved intertwined with red and white cloth that hangs over the very edge of a precipitous descent, and terrifying idols, carved out of the wall of stones were sited in the middle of the heart of the shine, hours ago, a friend he spoke to about needing a spiritual help to solve his Magdalena problem had told him about the powerful native doctor..., his friend testified he has helped lots of people with their spiritual problems and assured him his won't be different...., with that thought his lost soul, destiny or whatever Magdalena had snatched from him will be restored .., he has embarked on the journey and he finally arrived.., even as his heart beat with irregular rhythm with a part of him echoing a doubt...., he still sat with a fear stricken heart waiting for the native doctor to enter the shrine.....

Minutes past before he heard incantations...., he stood totally unsure of what to do when the native doctor finally walks in...., he inhale deeply as he saw a man, probably in his late fifties walks into the shrine with a bell he rings every given second that passes...

Maxwell sigh, all his life he was meant to believe, native doctors are old rickety men who do nothing but sit in the shrine and lavish accolades on carved sticks.....
When the native doctor sat down, he didn't wait for instruction from him before he sat down too.., he watch as the native Doctor flicked gazes between him and the idols as if he was getting some kind of information from the gods..., for once in almost twenty four hours, the thought of Derek Cross his mind reminding him the last time he had seen him.., he has promised himself not to get involved in Derek's issues after his last encounter with Nerissa, finding a solution to his problem is his utmost priority now.....

"My son..."The native doctor said...."There is a saying that the squeaky wheel gets the grease....., you're welcome my son...."

Maxwell grunts before speaking..."Thank you baba.."

"Even before you came..."The native doctor said with a cringe at the idols...."Ijeokoloko has known the problem but our people say a man in need of something must never withdrew his two outstretched hands... and I belive fortune favours the bold and that's why you must state your problem and say what Ijeokoloko can do for you.."

Maxwell sigh wondering how true what they say about the native doctor is...., he look around again before speaking...."I have a problem..., a powerful spirit told me my destiny has been stolen by another spirit...."

"Stop..."The native doctor cut in...."I see them.."He said tilting his head upwards as if the people he's talking about are up there..., Maxwell looks upwards but there was nothing there...

"Marine spirits..."The native doctor chimes in..."They're all over you.."

"I know baba and that's why am here..."

"Your case is simple..."The native doctor said..."But as you know, there's nothing as free lunch in free town..., it'll cost you..."

"Am willing to pay any amount.."Maxwell said....

"Is not money..."The native doctor said..."You need to be cleansed from your head to your toe, every hold she has on you, we need to wash it off before we engage in a fight with them to reclaim your destiny....., and for this to happen, you need to bring some certain items for the spiritual cleansing...."

Maxwell huffs...."What items do I need to bring..?"

The native doctor stood up, pick up the bell, he rang it before he made some incantations..., after a brief moment of silence, he look back at Maxwell....."Ijeokoloko is willing to help you reclaim your destiny from the daughters of the sea if you can get the truck of an elephant not less than the age of thirty five years.. "

Maxwell flinch as the words made way to his ear..."Truck of an elephant..!"He reiterates shocked..

"Not only that..."The native doctor chimes in....."You must also get the teeth of a lion, the left toe of a chameleon, a newly born turtle and the penis of a crocodile....."

"Jesus..."Maxwell blare out

"Hey..."The native doctor hollered...."Don't mention that name here except you want Ijeokoloko to strike you blind..."

Maxwell look askance at him, a frown pop up in his forehead before he open his mouth again to speak..."Where does Ijeoko whatever wants me...

"IJEOKOLOKO...."The native doctor corrected sharply..

"Yeah whatever...."Maxwell snapped infuriated...."Where the hell does he want me to get the penis of a crocodile and all the ridiculous things you just mentioned....."

"It's difficult but it's achievable...."The native doctor said..."Without these items, you will not be able to reclaim your destiny..."

Maxwell sigh, more of irritation..."Can't I just pay the money to buy these things..."

"I suggest you get these things yourself...., the money is too high.."

"I don't care, whatever it may cost, am willing to pay...."

The native doctor was silent for a while.., he rang the bell again before speaking..."Fine.., I'll help you get them but like I said, the money will be high.."

"How much is it...?"

"For the truck of the elephant, I'll have to travel seven villages from here to get it and you know nowadays the cost of transportation is high..."

"Transportation..!"Maxwell reiterates smouldering his face with resentment..."Can't you just disappear there, buy them and appear back here...."

"It is your father that will disappear and appear here..."The native doctor retorted..."What do you think this is.., some child's play..., I should be in my inner chamber receiving lessons from Ijeokoloko...., you're the reason I came out here...."

Maxwell shrugs with doubts of the native doctor authenticity flooding his mind....."So how much would it cost...?"

"The truck of the elephant will cost you five hundred thousand..."

"Jesus..."Maxwell blare out again..

The native doctor quickly stood up and almost rushed towards him..

"Baba sorry..."Maxwell said sharply when the native doctor raise a hand to slap him....

"Young man, I don't think you're ready..."The native doctor said..

"Sorry baba..."

The native doctor glare at him before he sat back down....."The penis of the crocodile will cost you another five hundred thousand. ."

Maxwell nibbed but didn't say anything..., he just sat waiting for the native to finish saying his nonsense before he'll give him a piece of his mind.....

"The teeth of the lion will cost you seven hundred thousand, everything else including miscellaneous will cost you three hundred thousand...., everything in total is two million...."

"Did you say miscellaneous..?"Maxwell ask with anger building inside him.

"Yes..., Ijeokoloko might instruct me to buy something else on my way there.."

"Baba you're fake.."Maxwell chided standing up.....

"You called me fake for trying to help you reclaim your lost destiny..."The native doctor fling back...

"Trying to help me..., the only thing you're trying here is to extort me.., thief..."

"Get out of my shrine.."The native doctor hollered...."Before Ijeokoloko will strike you dead.."

"Is that Ijeo-rubbish that will kill you..."Maxwell fling back as he make his way out of the shrine..."

"Idiot..."The native cursed angrily...."Why won't they steal your destiny when you don't put your penis in one place.....useless
he-goat ...."

"God punish you..."Maxwell sneer over his shoulder before he walked out of the compound and head towards the road...







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A smile played around Magdalena's lip as she took her hands from the painting hung on the wall...."Is this your work...?"She asked spuning around to look at Wilson....

A half smile bounced on Wilson's cheek.."No..., I just got that two days ago...., is actually the only thing i have bought well except my clothes since I recently moved here.."

"Recently. ...!"She reiterates lowering her gaze to the fitted t-shirt he had given her to wear while he's yet to take hers to the dry cleaning service....

"I was hoping we could go now.."Wilson said..., she's beautiful and he couldn't help but look at her..

She knows he's looking and she definitely knew what's he's thinking...., to get him in bed with her will probably be an easy challenge since he's already mesmerized by her beauty.........

"Don't you offer strangers a drink....?"Magdalena asked with pout lips...

Wilson chuckle. ."I do but I felt you were in a hurry. ..."

"I was but am already late on schedule, I'll just have to call to reschedule...."

"Wow.."He said and tuck in his hands in his trouser side pockets. .."I don't even have any drink to offer you but...

"A bottle of water then.."She cut in

He loves her smile but he felt she's flirting with him, too bad she got the wrong guy, right now his heart only beats for Erica and she's the only woman he'll do anything to marry.....

"What about your shirt....?"He asked picking the stained shirt from the floor. ..

"Forget about it...., but I think I'll take yours..."

He giggled but didn't say a word....

"I can put some touch and colour in this your newly rented apartment if you want....., am a realtor, a designer and other things among many.."

"You must have verse talents.."Wilson said...."But as you can see, am yet to fully furnished the house....., so I don't think I'll be needing a salesperson or designer..., besides I find the house too small for your talents. ., trust me, I don't have the fund to pay you..."

She scoffs..."Who's talking about payment...., I'll do it for free..."

He smile.."Thank you..."

"Am Maggy. .."Magdalena said..

"Oh..!"Wilson exclaimed with open mouth..."Forgive my manners.., am Wilson...."

She stretched out her hand for a handshake and he took it.., he felt something when he held her hand..., her palm wasn't entirely smooth.., it was silk smooth, scaly.......

She quickly pull away when she noticed his body reaction..., there's something about him, something that gives her the creeps...., he's hiding something, something dark and dangerous and for the first time since her return, she felt scared.....






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After few minutes of waiting, Skylar decided to get off from the car.., she pick up the hand pistol, hid it behind her and stepped out from the car.., wondering why Derek's house gate is still open, she look around her before she entered the compound....

She heaved a deep sigh noticing everything was still the same as the last time she had come to Derek's house...., the burnt clothes were still outside, only now the door was open and it made cold chills rain down her spines. ..

She quickly took out the gun and and trot towards the door, she peep inside, the broken bottle and the now dried blood was still visible. ..., wondering what could have happened, she walked in and began to trot towards the room..., the room door was close, she heaved in another deep breathe to calm her panic before she pushed the door open...., there she saw someone, a girl laying down on the bed..., the possibility of she could be dead dawned on her, she was curious, she hasten her steps and drew forward, if she's dead, everything could turn around to be a setup and she doesn't want to be involved, her mission is her priority and a huge sum has been paid on his head..., she loves those mission when the target is always at close range, finding Derek is difficult, she wonder how killing him would be.., the Senator has been calling her non stop, when she couldn't take the calls anymore, she came back with hopes of seeing Derek at home...

She touch the girls wrist, her eyes widened when she realise she's still alive, her face scowled before she began to hit her to get up.....

A cough escaped Jasmine mouth before she opened her eyes..,right there she felt something touch the side of her head....

"Where is Derek...?"Skylar asked facing Jasmine with the gun..

Fear took hold of Jasmine as she turned face Skylar. .., the gun sent her shivering and a thought couldn't formulate in her head...., seconds passed before her thoughts catch up., the girl she had met at the hospital has brought her here but how could she had fallen asleep, she must have done something to her to make her slumber......

"Where is Derek...?"Skylar ask again

Jasmine breathes came out harsh and ragged, she wanted to talk but what came out from her mouth was engulfed in stutters......"Eh.., when.. who is Derek..?"

"Who is Derek. .!"Skylar reiterates angrily..."Bitch you're in his house.."

Jasmine almost drown in fear but even in that terrific moment, she began to think, everything began to set in place..., the girl had brought her to Derek's house..., but why......, she remenber the test of death the girl spoke about...., if she passes the test.., her eye enlarged when one name came to her head... Erica. .....

"Where is he..?"Skylar growled pressing the gun on her head..

Jasmine whimpered and cried out...."I don't know.., I swear I don't know, somebody kidnapped me and brought me here...."

"Kidnapped. ....!"Skylar resounds..."What the fùck is going on here.. "

A tear rolled down Jasmine cheek.."I don't know, I swear don't know.."

Skylar grunts and pull the gun away from her....."Look bitch, you better start talking where Derek is or I swear to God I'll slaughter your motherfùcking ass right here like the bitch you are..... talk..."

When Jamsine said nothing but cried. ., Skylar angrily spun around with intentions of facing her again.., but the moment she turned around, she saw the person standing behind her.., shocked, she yanked back before she faced the intruder with the gun.......

"Who the fùck are you..?"Skylar queried. ...

Nerissa glare at her......"I should be asking you, you're in my house..., an intruder in my house..."









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"Where are you Jasmine..."Erica mutter to herself as she tried calling Jasmine phone number for the seventy-sixth time but the number never connected..., it's been five hours since Jasmine told her she's on her way to the hospital....worried, she look at Derek, she didn't want to leave him while he's still sleeping but she's worried about Jasmine and making sure Jasmine is okay will give her mind the rest it wants..., she pecked Derek on the forehead, hesitated a bit before she left the room with intentions of going home to make sure Jasmine is okay..

Few minutes passed before Derek opened his eyes...., a slight headache made way to his head as he sat up.., he look around him, realising he's in the hospital, his thought catch up, the memories of what had happened began to replay in his head.., he had pushed Erica out of the way and the bullet had hit him.....

His heart flew right out his chest when he felt Erica was injured...., with that thought, he pulled off the drips from his body, grab his shirt from the hanger and with the bandage across his chest, he stumbled out from the room muttering Erica's name as he staggered to a nearby person...

"Can I have your phone..., I need to call someone.."Derek said as Pain seared across his face

Before the person could answer him, a hand grabbed him from behind..

Derek quickly spun around to see an old woman sitting on a wheelchair chair with two boys behind him...

"It is you..."The psychic said as he hold Derek's hands tightly......"You're the one with the curse..."

Derek almost pulled his hand from her but she hold on to him tightly. ...

"To lose her hold on you, you must stand and fight.."The psychic said....."The mermaid....., you must use salt on her for there's nothing as powerful as salt..."

"Who are you.?"Derek ask crisply. ...

"There's no time..."The psychic said....."The seventh hour is near....., to save her, you must get rid of her......"

"I don't understand...."Derek said."To save who...?"

"A great battle lies ahead of you.." The psychic said...."And to win this battle you must find your inner strength and the only weapon to destroy her........ , from hell cameth her..."

With these words, the psychic began to cough....,and it was as if someone was strangling life from her and she needed her breathe. ...Mude quickly push the wheelchair away...

"I don't understand, I need to know more.."Derek said running after her but Daniel, Mude's elder brother blocked him.....

"She have said enough...."Daniel said pushing Derek backwards....."Just do as she has said......."

"I need to know more.."Derek insisted..

"You can't. .."Daniel countered...."They're watching. .."

"Who are they..?"

"The people you're involved with..., the spirit beings.....look around you, what do you see...?"

Derek looK around, when he saw nothing than normal people walking around, he look back at Daniel....."I need to talk to her.., she's making sense.."

"Look again..."Daniel said..

Derek huffs, hesitantly he look around again, he saw nothing, he was about taking his eyes off when he saw two birds flying on the far end of the hospital, he took away his gaze and saw something else..., a headless human walking in the midst of humans..., from there he saw three figures on black cloaks.., fear gripped him and he quickly look down at Daniel........

"Don't tried to find her..."Daniel said and left him...

Fear stricken, Derek looK around again but this time he saw nothing other than normal humans going about their day activity. .....

"Jesus..."He mutter when he couldn't find any explanation to what just happened. ...








Sorry for the late update...

TBC

RealLordZeus:
Hello bro,
I will like to share your stories on my blog

Which of my stories.?

Update in a bit guys ..

blazebaba:
Oya akowe ko wura...coma update ohh...

I don update na

petersononome:
This officer Justin and Martin, are they the only police in the city.

Erica should be careful, Nerissa is dangerous

Abi

elhafeez:
Well done OP. Your ink will never dry.

Amen

ModeEbo:
Nice story man

Thanks

"Medium.."He replied...

The girl took the order and left...., Wilson turn his gaze towards the television, realising they weren't showing anything intriguing, he took away his gaze and settled it on his phone, once again he dialled Erica's number as he had done in the last 30mins, he heaved a deep sigh of relief when the line began to ring and finally connected.....

"Sister Erica..."Wilson simpered. ..

There was silence from the other end before Erica's voice came through......"Hey good afternoon. .."

His face circled into a smile...."How are you..."

There was a brief pause before Erica's voice came again.."Am fine.."

Wilson sigh as he think of his next words....."I've been trying to reach you..."

"So many things have been going on...."Erica said from the other end..

"So many things.."Wilson reiterates with a cringe at the girl that just walked past him......"You don't sound fine, is everything alright..."

Silence erupted before Erica's voice came again. ...."Am in the hospital. ..."

"What...!"

"My friend was shot..."Erica said crisply from the other end....

Wilson inhale deeply , a bit glad it isn't her that something had happened to but her friend...."Am sorry about that.."He said and look towards the sales girl direction when she called his attention. .."Is she okay..?"

"He's fine.. "She replied from the other end...

A frown line pop up on the side of his face when she mentioned 'he'...., he quickly walked towards the sales girl to carry the pizza......"Will I be seeing you in church tomorrow. ....?"He asked as he make payment...

"I don't know if I'll be coming..."

Wilson heaved a deep sigh, he took his change and was about walking outside when he bump into someone......

Magdalena, the girl he bumped into shouted as the ice-cream she was holding spill and splashed on her shirt.....

"Oh my God...."Wilson blare out shocked..."Am sorry.., am so sorry.."

"My shirt...."Magdalena shouted holding the shirt......."What's wrong with you...., are you blind...?"

"Am sorry....."Wilson quickly apologise ending the call as Erica's voice came again..."I..I. ......

"My shirt..."Magdalena cut in..."You just ruined my shirt. ...."

"Am sorry..."

"You're sorry. ."She chided angrily..."You just ruined my shirt, how am i supposed to leave here with this stained shirt.. "

"Am sorry okay..."He replied sharply. ..."If you want I can take you to a nearby laundromat and Your shirt will be washed and dried..."

"And am supposed to sit here shirtless and wait...."

He sigh, more of irritation. ....."My house is nearby..."He said before realising the words came out wrong..."If you want I can take you to my house, offer you a shirt while i take this one for dry cleaning. ."

Magdalena huffs, look away and look back at him.., he's cute, tall just the way she likes them but there's something about him.., no matter how she tried to look into his life, she can't, maybe if she focus more on him rather than making a fuss about a shirt she could easily replaced........"Fine..."She said....."But am not entering your house...."

"It's fine by me.."Wilson stated wondering why she agreed to it so quickly....., most girls wouldn't want to go to a stranger's house....

"Am doing this because I need this shirt.., I need to go somewhere with it.., so how long is it going to take for it to be properly washed and dried..."

"Maximum an hour . Express service.."

She swallowed and looked at his eyes.., there's something about his eyes, something strange...., it's not the fire she fears, it's something else, something she can't see nor tell....., perhaps when she gets to his house, she'll know more about him and he could be her next target, one more destiny to be added to her list....






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As the car tyres sung into the expressway and began heading towards the hospital., Jasmine revert her gaze to her phone and began to stroll through pictures. .., she smiled to herself and brood over the old lovely school days.., the past memories making her lips jingle with euphoric joy..., when the car hit a bump.., she raise her head up but only to look at the uber driver..

She sneaked in a deep breathe and lower her head to her phone to continue what she was doing...., when the car turned in a way she thinks is bad driving, she lift her head and tilt it forward..., she was about latching out on the uber driver for driving so recklessly when she saw a big van approaching towards them in full speed.......

"Oga enter corner na."She stated in pidgin.....

Her heart sanked and went into flight when she noticed the van was close and the taxi man was trying to dodge...

"JESUS."The taxi man shouted as he continously kick on the brakes to stop the car since turning the steering to a corner prove aborted.....

"Jesus.."Jasmine screamed as their car hit the van...

The moment between balance lost and impact was one Jasmine winced about as the van collided with their car......, the drastic impact of the accident suspended Jasmine.., then she choked before she tumbled sideways in the backseat. ...., her collar bone snapped into two and tore right through her skin...., what followed was blood flowing into the crashed car and the floor before the pain brought her to the point of blacking out and all that stood between her and death is the person she saw heading towards her..., little by little her vision began to ebbed and the person approaching her became blur and blur until it was nothing. ... at that point she shut her eyes as the crashed swept her into a horrible oblivion of unconsciousness. ...






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An hour passed before she slowly began to open her eyes. ..., her vision blurred. ., she blink and grimaced to the slight headache that jolted through her head..., right there the memories of the accident came like flashes in her eyes..., she tried to get up and that was when she realised she wasn't on the road, neither was she in the car...., she shut her eyes and reopen them to be conscious of exactly where she is.., there it occured to her, she's in a room, full of clothes. ..

"Welcome back..."

Shocked and frightened, she hurriedly spun around to the direction of the voice....., she stumbled backwards, fear wrecking every part of her..., with pounding heart, she look at the person in front of her.., she has seen her before. ..., her thoughts quickly catch up..., she's the same girl she had seen at the hospital, the one who had come to see Derek. .., she look around her, where she is is a distant memory from her.....

"You should thank me, I saved you from that accident even if I may have orchestrated everything..."Nerissa said

Jasmine recall the accident, the realisation of what happened and what's happening now brought cold chills to her spine..., is she dreaming....?

Nerissa stood up and Jasmine stumbled backwards, she tried to talk but what came out from her mouth was engulfed in stutters...

"Wh....what...., who...., what's what's going on, what am I doing here.. "

"You're here for the bigger game...."Nerissa said...."Until the seventh hour you'll remain my guest but your safety after that totally depends on if she passes test or not.."

"Test..!"Jasmie reiterates with frightened lips...."What test..?"

A smile made way to Nerissa’s lips..., she took a step towards Jasmine who flinched. ......
"You'll find out soon.."Nerissa said






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"The test of death..."The psychic blare out as she woke up suddenly from the hospital bed..

"Grandma. .."Mude shouted and hurried towards her....

"The test of death...."The psychic said again...

"Grandma..."Daniel, Mude's elder brother mutter...

"The test of death.."The psychic blare out as she shivered

The doctor quickly rushed towards her but Daniel stopped him...

"On the seventh hour....."The psychic continues...."The daughter of man will be tested....., she cannot go for the test..., for it's not a game of chess, she'll dancing around death, only the strong and willed can survive it....., the seventh hour is near...."

Her breathe rose and fell shallowly, as the last words fell from her mouth, she fell back on the bed and fall back to unconsciousness. .....

"Is that normal....?"The doctor asked as he look at both boys.....

"Is a message...."Mude replied.....

"A message..!"The doctor reiterates. .."A message for who?"

"The daughter of man...."

The doctor scoffs but said nothing but quickly concluded in his mind that the psychic is crazy....

"Grandma's wouldn't have say this if the person the message is intended for isn't close...., she's blind but deliver messages to people she feel their presence. ..."Mude said

"I don't understand. ..."The doctor said..

"What he's saying is this doc. ."Daniel cut in..."Whoever the daughter of man is.., she's in this hospital....., we need to find her and warn her she cannot go for the test. ..., she'll be dancing around death if she does that..."

The doctor scoffs....."This is crazy...., you guys are crazy..."

The doctor shook his head and check on the psychic, with everything that have happened, he must confess he have had a very weird day....., a patient who was shot, a girl who knows everything about him and threatened him, and now this, an old blind and cripple lady and her weird grandchildren. .., he just prays they all leave his hospital before the dawn of day... too much problem and weirdos in one day......, talking about seventh hour and all that thrash. .....

"She'll be fine.. "The doctor said and left them......

"Weirdos. ...."He mutter to himself as he began to head towards his office...

"Doctor. .."

He stopped, exhale and look back at the person that called him......., he heaved a deep sigh realising it's the girl he had asked to bring a police report before the bullet in her friend's head can be removed...., as Erica walk closer to him, he remember the old woman's words, the daughter of man, the test of blood at the seventh hour..... it all sound like a bunch of nonsense in his ear. ..
"Yes..."He answered when Erica walked up to him








TBC

IYAWO MAMMY-WATER
EPISODE 24
The seventh hour








Been blind from birth and having to be taken care of all her life is a disturbing thought to the psychic, even if over the years she had learnt to know things just by touching and smelling them and with keen awareness of the frigidity of rain, she knew before her keen sighted friends when the winter season was in transition. She felt the breeze kiss her more warmly and let her hands explore the overhanging branches of neighbourhood trees to find the swelling buds- buds that would soon crack open to release the soft papery leaves within.The myriad of verdant hues from the grass to the leaves above were lost to her, but their gentle fragrance never was. She would take a new lush blade or leaf and rub it between her fingers, releasing its perfume. She knew the flowers of her neighbourhood by their scents, either that which they released to the damp air or by crushing a petal to release the aromatic sap...., Shadows of light and dark were all that her eyes could detect, She knew day from night and proximity to a window on a sunny day, once in a while her grand nephews would show her the smudge of the moon on a clear night......

She huffs and brood over the gift she had but the fact that she can't tell her own fate ponder her mind more and more often......, With a flurry of coughs and a rabbit-quality sneeze..., though blind she tried to reach for the cough syrup on the table., she drool her hands around in search if it, she had always asked her grand nephews to always placed the cough syrup on the table since her wheelchair is always close to the table whenever they're not around...

"Mude.."She called when she couldn't touch the cough syrup on the table...

Once again she cough, the cough coming thick and fast making her temperature spiked.....

"Mude..."She called again...

When no answer came, she quickly recall Mude telling his elder brother that the cough syrup was on top the fridge, she smile to herself when she realised the reason why it was kept there was to keep it from the reach of their two year old brother who threw away everything his little hand could reach...

"Mude.."She called again this time louder than the first, when no answer came...., she calculated the distance between herself and the fridge, been familiar with the house even if she's blind, she knows getting to the fridge isn't going to be difficult..., she cough again before she began to roll the wheelchair towards the fridge..., getting there, she recalled what the doctor had told her, to always exercise her leg after years of been treated from a fatal accident she suffered..., she set one leg down and then the other, her knee hurt but she knew she had to do it, she had to get to the cough syrup at the top of the fridge..., she stood to her feet ignoring the pains as she streched her hand towards the top of the fridge..., a sigh escaped her when she noticed she's standing afar from the fridge..., she took a step forward and drool her hand around, then she took another step, she felt something slippery underneath her foot.., she couldn't guess at that moment what it was, when she tried to move forward..., the banana peel she had unknowingly stepped on dragged her legs apart, she lost her balance and quickly fall down hitting her head on the edge of the table before she landed on the ground..., her eyes spin, her head ebbed.., little by little she began to lose touch of everything until the pain swept her into an oblivion of unconsciousness.....








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"Thank you.."Maxwell said before he ended the call....., he heaved a deep sigh and walk towards the fridge to grab the bottle of beer he has drank halfway...., he gulped bit of it down before he dialled Natasha's number..

As the call connects, he remenbers what she did to him, the crazy bitch called those crazy policemen on him.., she had the guts to lie on him...., he'll pay her back, that's a promise he has made to himself.....

He drank from the beer again, when the call connect, he put it on speaker and helped himself to a chair.....

"Natasha.."He said, his edge of irritation returning with a full force....

He waited, his sour mood returning to place, when no answer came from the other end, he called her name again...

"What do you want...?"Natasha chided from the other end...

Anger fluttered in Maxwell's stomach but he tried his best to sound cool, the last thing he wants is ruining the chances of meeting her ...."Come on, you don't need to take me with that tone...."

There was silence before Natasha's voice came again..."What do you want...?"

"I have your money..."Maxwell said taming down his anger...

"Do you..!"Natasha chided from the other end...."The last time I checked you said Derek refused to give you my money..."

Maxwell grunts..."Not until you called the police on me..., I was forced to get it...., you can come to my house to get it.."

"No am not doing that..?"Natasha said from the other end..

Maxwell nearly hissed as he watch his plans of getting back at her crumbling in his face.....

"If you truly have the money, I'll tell you where to bring it.."Natasha added...

Maxwell's lips curled as he wonder what exactly she thinks she is....."It's your money, come and get it...."

"You bring it.."Natasha retorted..."Except you want the police to pay you another visit....., by the way, how is your wound....?"

Maxwell's anger spiked..., is she mocking him..., he tried to remain calm but the memory of what the policemen did to him was overwhelming.., he lose control and eventually snapped...."Listen to me bitch....., you better run, hide if you must, 'cos am gonna fùcking kill you if I see you...."

"Really...!"She retorted from the other end..."Are you threatening me..., well listen to me...., you see you and Derek, I'll deal with you two in this town, you think you can defraud me, fùck me and cast me aside....."

"I'll kill you"Maxwell growled..."You better remember that..."He added and ended the call before she could say another word....

"Stupid bitch.."He sneered









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Afte rinsing the last of the plates in the wash hand basin, Jasmine took the food flask and move towards the dinning to drop it on the table...., she dip her hand in her pocket but only to take her ringing phone, a half smile made way to her face realising it's Erica calling...

"Baes.."She said over the phone as she open the drawer in search of a cooler bag....

"Hey...."Erica's voice rumbled low...

"Are you okay..?"Jasmine asked shapily noticing her low tone.....

"Yeah am fine..."

"And Derek..?"She ask anxiously

"He's fine..."Erica said from the other end..."When are you coming..."

"Am about to.."Jasmine said taking the cooler bag with her free hand....

"Can you get bananas on your way here..?"Erica asked..

Jasmine shrugged before answering..."Sure.., is Derek awake...?"

There was silence before Erica's voice came again...."No he hasn't.."

Jasmine nibbed..."OK am on my way...."

"Alright..."Erica replied..

The call dropped before Jasmine took the phone from her ears and placed it on the table...., she step back into the kitchen and grabbed two spoons..., she was about taking a step from the kitchen when she saw something..., a person looking from the kitchen window...., cold chills rain down her spines.., she shut her eyes and reopen them a second later and the person wasn't there......

She just stood thinking it could be her mind that is playing tricks on her.., with that thought, she closed the kitchen window and went back to the dinning, she grab the bag of food, grab the house key and made her way out of the house.....








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Wilson nearly silivate at the sight of the pizza stuffed with rolled crust..., he took away his gaze from it and settled it on the sales girl who was now in front of him...

"What do you want sir..?"The girl asked, her eyes flicking over to the television every second she gets..

"Pizza...."Wilson said

"What size sir...?"

preshman22:
Silver see as you abandon us woto woto

Nor vex

Hey Yo! Lovelies... so sorry I haven't updated o, I went on a small vacation, I couldn't not find time to upload but am back now, expect an episode soon...

I love you guys... but Nerissa love you more..

Demurray:
Finally the battle line has drawn between the daughters of the most high God and that of the Sea gods.




Thanks silver baba

You welcome

daddio:
Thanks for this beautiful piece

You welcome

elpochas:
The Devil must have his kill.If only Derek had nt slept with Nerissa it wud have easy to break up the bond they have.Its high time people knw hw power full sex is.Sex is the devils way of worship.

Correct

egwolopretty:
Wow this episode is the bomb, it was definitely worth the wait.

God over everything .

Yes o, God over everything, how have you been dear

aprilwise:
The battle has started. God over everything. Thanks for the update

You welcome

Carterj007:
You're welcome. And thanks for the updates.

You welcome

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Jasmine raise her head towards the ceiling and mutter a silent prayer before she lower her gaze to Derek....., she heaved in a deep sigh as imaginations of Derek possibly dying Began to ring in her head...., she quickly wave off the thought and took out her phone to call Erica, it's been almost 40mins since she left and she hasn't called to let her know of any updates. ..., she flicked her gaze towards the door and that was when she saw someone standing by the door..., shocked she stood up as the person entered the room and head towards Derek....

"Sorry, please who are you...?"Jasmine ask curiously

Anger rooted on her face, Nerissa touch Derek's head and the blood stained clothes. ....., that bitch, she instructed her to kill Erica and she shot Derek. ..., her Derek, her husband....

"Hello..."Jasmine snapped with her finger...

Nerissa's lips curled before she turn her furious gaze to Jasmine...."Why hasn't he be treated....?"

Jasmine sigh and folded her hands.., at first she thought she could be a relative, a friend or even a girlfriend...., guys like Derek are known to have many woman frolicking with him....

"He was shot..."Jasmine said crisply. ..."We were asked to bring a police report before the bullet can be removed, my friend went to get it...."

Nerissa's temper sparked as the words made way to her ear.., she stole one last glance from Derek before she dashed out of the room and began to head towards the Doctor's office like a panther in rage......

Jasmine just watch her until she move out of sight all the while wondering who she is....



"Helloo madam...."The doctors secretary said as Nerissa walk past her and head for the Doctor's office...

The Doctor's secretary quickly run after her when she opened the Doctor's door and walk in furiously. ....

"Get up....."Nerissa scowled. ....

"Madam you need to go back..."The Doctor's Secretary said

"It's fine...."The doctor said taking off his glasses...."You can go Maia, thank you..."

The secretary eyed Nerissa and left the room closing the door on her way out....

"Young lady, you cannot walk into my office like that.."The doctor said looking up at Nerissa....

"I don't have time for chit-chat so am going to go straight to the point...."Nerissa said, anger clouding her thoughts...."There's a patient in your hospital, he was shot and he's still laying down there with the bullet in his chest.., so you're going to get up, go to him and remove the damn bullet..."

"Lady...., I take exceptions to some things and this stupid move of yours is one of them...., you have no ounce of respect. ..., is this how you disrespect your parent at home...."

"You're not listening to me..."She retorted angrily.....

"Am listening to you young lady..."The doctor cut in, irritation slicing across his face...."The man in question cannot be treated without a police report declaring him innocent......"

"I'll declare death on you if you don't move your ass right now.."

"Lady..."The doctor growled standing up....

"Your wife Elizabeth goes to the shop every morning at 9 and closes by 7., you have three kids, Matthew, Nathan, Valerie. ...., Matthew goes to school all by himself every morning and closes by 4pm....., Nathan. ..

"Stop......"The doctor cut in shocked how she knew about his family........"Who are you....?"

"I am Nerissa, Satan's worst punishment on earth, if you don't want to be welcomed by their dead bodies when you get home, I suggest you get up and move your ass..."

"Are you threatening me...?"

"I don't do threats, now move...."

The Doctor's heart pounded as he fear for the safety of his family......, without hesitation, he pulled out a drawer and pick handgloves before returning his gaze to her...."If anything happens to any member of my family, I'll hunt you to the end of the world"

"You don't need to go to the end of the world...., am right here with you. .."

The doctor glared at her before he walked past her....

"Call nurse Ben and Abigail...."The doctor said to the secretary...."We're going to take out a bullet....."He added before he head towards Derek's room with Nerissa walking beside him.....






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Erica run into the hospital with the police report in her hand, she brood over what had happened at the police station, if the DPO had not intervene.., things would have got worst, she explained her plight to the DPO who was kind enough to sign a police report for her.....

She heads towards Derek's hospital room first to know if he was doing fine...

"Erica...."Jasmine said the moment he saw her...

Erica breathe rise and fall before she took a deep breathe to calm her panic....

"How is he...?"She asked...

A smile lit up Jasmine's face..."Alive.., the bullet was removed...."

Shocked, Erica look up at her...""Without a police report...?"

"Yes.., some lady came, she walked out and the next thing the doctor was here with his crew and they took out the bullet..."

"A lady was here. ....?"

"Yeah..., I didn’t even know who she is..."

"She didn't mention either...."

"She didn't. .."

"So where is she...?"

"I don't know..., she left a while ago..., what even took you so long...?"

Erica sighed and returned her gaze to Derek..., even if she had gone through the stress of getting the report without actually making use of it, she is glad the bullet has been removed...

""I'll tell you later.."She said returning her gaze to Jasmine...."How is he..?"

"The doctor said he'll be fine...."







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After she extinguish the cigarette, Priscilla sat back and grab the bottle of beer..., she gulp it down before she pulled out another cigarette, she lit it, inhale it and puff it out in rings...., she quickly recall what she had done, the reminder of it taunt her...., but she doesn't regret it, Derek deserves it, he deserves to die...

She gulp down the beer and took it from her mouth when she could swallow no more......, Derek ruined her life, took away her identity....., he deserves to die, for everything he had done to her, he deserves to die....

She was about taking the bottle to her mouth again when her sitting room door creaks and opened it wide as if someone had forcefully pushed it.....

She hissed, a light chuckle followed when she saw Nerissa standing at the door.....

"How did you know where I live. ..?"Priscilla asked dragging in the cigarette again and exhaling it out in a matter of seconds.....

"You were supposed to kill Erica. ..."Nerissa said, her face moulding with resentment

Priscilla chuckle....."I almost did, but loverboy pushed her out of the day..., but am glad, the bullet hit that bastard, I hope he's dead....."

"You were not supposed to shoot him..."Nerissa latched out..

Priscilla face contorted into a frown, without hesitation she took the gun she had throw under the chair and stand up to face Nerissa with it...."What if I am...."She fling back..."What if I am....., I should kill you too..., I hate all of you....."

"You're a dumb bitch..."Nerissa sneered

"What did you call me..?"

"I said you're a dumb bitch. ..."

Infuriated, Priscilla placed her finger around the trigger....."I'll kill you.."

Nerissa raised a brow...."I see you love carrying guns....., I hope this one isn't too heavy for you...."

With those words, Nerissa streched her hand towards Priscilla. ...., a powerful force came upon Priscilla and suddenly she felt something holding and making her turn the gun to her head.....

"What's happening. ..."Priscilla shouted when she realised she wasn't in control of herself anymore..."What are you doing to me...?"

"Am teaching you the proper way to fire a gun...."Nerissa said...

Priscilla cried out as she try hard to drop her hand but all to no avail..., her heart pounded with irregular beats as the force made her touch her head with the gun, with her fingers circling around the trigger, she pressed the gun to her head...

"Stop it...,please..."Priscilla begged....

Nerissa brood over the moment she had seen Derek at the hospital. ., it annoyed her more.., she folded her fingers into a fist.., then she dropped her arm....

Priscilla struggle to stop herself from firing the bullet but the force weighed her down....., a second passed for her to catch another breathe before Nerissa snapped her finger.., the force made her fire, a firece bullet to her head...... her blood splashed on the chair and the tiles....as she gave up the ghost.....






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Erica watch Derek as he sleeps peacefully. ..., she loves him, it's time she starts admiting it to herself...., she remenbered when the bullet was fired. .., she still hasn't accept the fact that the bullet was actually aimed at her...., she cannot die, except God approves it, she cannot die.., she brood over what her brother had told her in the past.., that she tortures herself over scriptures written a couple of thousand years ago which were then chosen by people, humans, who wanted control, power, money......., her brother had completely forgotten that the bible though written by people speaks life...

She smile as the good old memories began to flood her head but she was quickly interrupted by the ringtone of her phone.., she look at the caller, it was Wilson calling..., she wanted to answer it when she felt something, a presence, a presence that isn't Godly..., she quickly shift her gaze to the door and that was when she saw her standing at the door. .......

As she look at the person, she begins to wonder if she's the same lady Jasmine spoke about, if only Jasmine was around to identify her but she had gone home to cook something for them....

Nerissa took a step inside as she fixed her gaze on Erica, her edge of rage returned as she remenbers the words written on the back of the picture she had seen in Derek's wardrobe....., she's the other woman, Erica....

A feeling creep up from the pit of Erica's stomach..., there she began to remember what Derek had told her.....

"Leave......"Nerissa ordered....."I'll look after him from here..."

"Nerissa. ....."Erica mutter, her whole body vibrating with fear that she might be Nerissa. ., the nerissa Derek had told her about.., the mermaid....

"I see he told you my name too..."Nerissa said....."I don't want to harm you Erica, you should leave before I change My mind..."

Erica breath heavily as fear slowly began to crawl around her.., a small voice whispered to her, propelled her to leave.., she shut her eyes and find the bold part of herself, the part of herself that knows God is always with her...., without hesitation she silent the small voice and open her eyes......"Am not going anywhere..."

Nerissa chuckle. ..."I love your boldness but you're been stupid..., you really think you can come between a husband and a wife..."

"He's not your husband...."Erica blare out with a boldness she never knew she had in her...."You do not own him, he belongs to God and God only...."

Nerissa glared at her, her temper sparked and all the hatred she have for her began to flood her head...., without hesitation she raise her hand to strike Erica but Erica yanked back before Nerissa's hand could fall on her..

"What are you trying to do..."Erica queried and fall back to position....."I dare you..."She snarled at Nerissa. ...."I dare you to hit me and watch me bring down the full extent of his wrath on you...."

Nerissa scoffs...."You're too small..."

Erica laughed maniacally....."I know am small but do you see the giant standing behind me....."

Nerissa lips curled but she said nothing. ..

"Well allow me to introduce him to you.."Erica continues. ...."He's the almighty God, Jehovah-M’kaddesh, Jehovah-Rophe, Jehovah-Jireh, Jehovah-shalom, the infinite one who is beyond measures, there's none before him and there's none after him. .., he is El Chuwl, El Deah, the El Elyon, the El Olam, El Roi, Jehovah-Tsidkenu..., in his presence demon flee, at the mention of his name every knee must bow and every tongue must confess that he is indeed is God......"

Nerissa boiled hot and unstoppable in her gut and all she wants to do is destroy her....

Standing her ground and feeling a momentum in a greater dimension, Erica took a step forward and another...., as she move forward, Nerissa shift backwards. ......

"If you ever come close to me or Derek.."Erica said, her edge of irritation returning...."You'll crumble and cast into the hell from where you came from......"

Erica expected her to flee but rather, Nerissa rumbled in laughter.

"You must be good in poetry...."Nerissa said ceasing her laughter. ...

Erica scoffs, something clattered behind her, she quickly spun around to see what it was, realising it was just a scissors, she returnd her gaze but Nerissa wasn't there anymore....., the shock made her stumble backwards....., she glance at Derek and where Nerissa was standing. .... right there she knew she's in for a chaotic war between good and evil ............caught up between the man she loves and the devil she has to destory to be with him......









IYAWO MAMMY-WATER.....



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