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izaray:
Las las na only Silver1996 go survive the war

egwolopretty:
Francis has been suffering since the beginning of the story and he's still suffering despite his royal status, Francis is not useless jare, you guys should let him be.

I pity him sometimes....

showgoeson:
Giselle isn't useless, that girl is brilliant, i think that title should go to Dillan.., i mean does he even think before acting, even Francis everyone is labelling the stupid one is more smart than he is.

showgoeson:
remove Claude from that list, she contributed alot in defeating Carlos, just because she isn't active anymore doesn't mean she should be killed.

Gerald has suffered alot, what he needs is someone to care for him not death.

Rose my tigres cannot die, she defeated death once, she will surely do it again and again, She's going nowhere and i see her playing a big role in the defeat of Pious enemies, she took a step when she retrieve that file from the doctor's office.. , she's taking Claude place.

Giselle don't need to die but I'll advise she goes back to wherever the hell she came from to be on the safer side.

Detective Jones doesn't need to die, he just needs to be put in his place, though he's fueling the suspense, i can't even explain how i felt when he played that recording, i was like, Pious will be exposed.

The DPO has done nothing wrong, he's only carrying out his duties, would have advocate for his death if he was corrupt but good thing he isn't.

Nothing should happen to Max and his father, they contributed alot in the battle against Carlos, Max even went extreme, living with the enemy.

I like Francis, his decisions might seem reckless and chidish but the guy is bold, i cant tell of anyone that will be man enough to enter the enemy zone just to save his girlfriend, he has courage and he's a bit smart.

Vuga is just trying to exact revenge and save his sister.

Adesa is not useless.

Hmmm

nkemdave:
Silver1996, abeg which other most loved person u wan kill

Abeg tell me on time, sothat I fit start early dey console mysef

sly12345:
I've been waiting patiently for Sonia to die, finally she did.., she was just too annoying, i hated her right from when she killed Steve with her stupidity.
Silverman, let me give you a thorough list of more useless people..
1- James
2- Rita
3-Gerald
4- Vuga
5-Adesa
6- Samantha
7- Rose -I like her small but kill her
8-Claude
9- Giselle
10- Detective Jones
11- The DPO
12- Max and his father
13- Francis -This is the most useless one, na im dey head them


Just give the throne to Ted.., Dillan is too stupid.

Mavikolo2020:
Finally am back, silver i can see your work., i know say this book 2 go over tough, when i wan reach where ona dey self.

Welcome back my guy

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 50







As the darkness dwindled, the tension in Kess grew. he felt Sonia or Clara should have answered the call now , he filled the kettle to make coffee he had no intention of drinking and his eyes kept darting to his phone that refused to ring. he turned the radio on and sat, only to turn it off just a minute later.......

Dropping the kettle, he reach for his phone again and dial her number for the twelfth time.., he would have called her more than that but he doesn't want it to look like he was pestering her, but the unanswered calls he's been giving her is freaking him out...., when two people in the same house don't answer their calls, it isn't a good sign.., something is definitely wrong..

He quickly step into his room and quickly change into a pair of trousers and a T-shirt.., he turk his gun between his trouser band and shorts, grab his car keys and step out of the room...







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The early morning sun was already well risen and the spring grass shone like it had its own gentle glow from within. The air felt refrigerated, that same coolness combined with moisture pricked Kess skin when he rolled down the car windscreen..., sunlight rouses more colours from their sleepy monochrome and, though the road still has the black look of night, the sky is already more bluish than charcoal.....

When he turn to enter the compound, he notice from a near distance the people gathered at the house.., his heart raced and he quickly jammed on the brakes, stop the car and ran out praying in his heart it wasn't what he's thinking..

He pushed everyone aside to make way for himself, his brain stutters for a moment and his body paralyzed, after a wash of cold, he step forward, heart hammering hard against his chest..

He still couldn't believe it, he felt his eyes were deceiving him when he saw three people lying on a pool of blood.., he step closer again praying it should be a dream....
He froze and his eyes fell faster than a corpse, blood drained from his face and his mouth open and close like a goldfish with no sound coming out....

He quickly fell to his knees and tears drop from his eyes..., brain desperately scrambling to make sense of it all, he trot on his knees to where Sonia lifeless body was laying.., head shaking in disbelief, he held her staining his hands with her blood..., his eyes darted to the other two people making more uncontrollable tears flow from his eyes...

His eyes lour down to the blood, then to Sonia, ,, heart beating hard, he retreated from his gormless stare with a loud scream.....








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ZULUGUA





Complete hopelessness converted into tears rained down Katherine 's face at lightning speed as the guards drag her into the court where her fate will be decided....
She choked on her sobs when she saw the people sitted at the high floor waiting impatiently to decide her ill fate.., her watery eyes rolled from Lakuyada to his mother Anesia, then to Dama and her soon to be husband, she guess now that will never happen, she has commited a sin, she killed a king and everyone saw her, that calls for a deadly punishment.., but she wasn't sorry, she has always wanted to kill him but on different ground.....

She lour her head when she saw Zaku, from his expression she can tell he was scared for her, scared her actions could be the end of her.. It could...

She raised her head to face them again, Zaku's mother Zaraki was also scared, she could tell by her expression, though she was looking down most of the time, she can't tell if it's because of her or because her sight alone was digusting...

The weight of what she did weigh on her when she didn't find the king, right there she realised her life was just on a thread.....
She glanced with a cringe at the chains in her hand.., she felt there was no use binding her with chains, she isn't going to escape, so far she had learnt to stand and face her demons head to head..., no matter the decision they take, she was glad she has done what needed to be done.....

"You little louse.... "Anesia snarled.. voice laced with rage.... "Against all our advices, the king welcomed you into our home and this..., is what you repay us with...., do you know the implication of what you've done..?

Katherine wanted to answer, atleast defend herself but she thought it was stupid.., she wouldn't listen....

"Shouldn't we wait for the king to come and decide what punishment will be given to her... "A minister chimes in..

Anesia crocks her throat.. "The king is still asleep and he has given an order not to be disturbed, and as you know such matters as crucial as this shouldn't in anyway be delay.., so in absence of the king, i will head over the proceedings of today... "

Zaku hearts skipped, he know fully well when his father has given such order, it's difficult for anyone to dare do contrary.., but he fear Anesia would be harsh in her decisions.., she has never liked Katherine...

The prime minister stood up from his chair, he bowed before Anesia before turning to face Katherine... "You've been accused of killing a king, a guest in the palace, how do you plead..?

Katherine bottom lips quivered and her shoulders dropped in resignation...

"I ask again.. "The prime minister said... "You've been accused of killing one of the king's guest who happened to be a king, how do you plead...?

A single drop of tear welled up from the corner of her eyes but still, she didn't say anything..

"If an accused person stay silent, it means she's guilty of the crime she's accused of.. "Dama chimes in.

"It's not always like that.. "Zaraki replied.. "Sometimes one doesn't find the courage to say anything especially when people already deem her the condemned one.. "

"Are you saying she didn't kill the king..? Dama fling back..

"No.., all am saying is we give her the opportunity to express herself.. "

"What do you think we're doing Zaraki..? Anesia retorted..... "If you have nothing important to say, you should please keep quiet and let the prime minister do his job... "

The prime minister nodded when Anesia motioned him to continue..... "I will ask for the last time, you've been accused of killing the king's guest who happens to be a king, how do you plead...?

she sniffled quietly, more tears threatening to spill from her eyes but she didn't allow it, she won't show them she was weak, she did what she has always wanted, she won't cry for the decision she took, not anymore.., her only regret was not giving him a more horrific death.....

"Yes... "She took a slight pause, she can read from their expression they were eagerly waiting for her confession and she's ready to give it to them no matter what comes next.. "Yes i killed him.. "She stated without flinch or act of remorse. ..

The prime minister narrowed his eyes stunned at her outburst....... "Any reason why you killed him.. ?

She sniffled, he was asking as if anyone will believe he raped her......... "He was a monster, you should be thanking me i ended him.. "She snarled..

"How dare you..? "Anesia retorted....... "How dare you raise your voice here...."

Hot torrents of grief coursed down Katherine face.. "You have no idea what he's done to me.. "

Anesia chulkle... "No matter what he did to you, he's a king and you.., you're a nobody.., you committed a great sin before ogini and the king, you're an abomination and abominations are not to be reasoned with, they're to be erased... "

"Queen mother, i think we should let her..

"I've heard enough of her nonsense.., there is only one punishment for what she did, and is...

"He raped me.. "Katherine latched out... , streams of tears flowing faster than her heartbeat...

Shock engulf Zaku but he didn't say a word, neither did he act.., he just pray his father shows up....

Katherine bleeds the salt of her soul and as it pours from her eyes so came the memories of the disdainful things he did to her.., he ruined her life, took everything from her and destroyed her purity...... "He was a monster.. "She dared to continue.. "And monsters needs to be slay.., i have no regret... "

Anesia curl her lips... "You impudent fool.., you killed a king because he raped you, have you forgotten what you are, you're a slave, and slaves are to slept with anytime their master pleases.. "

"Am not a slave.. "She dared to reply.... "Am a princess and i have dignity.. "Her lips tremble making another round of tears fall from her eyes.. "That monster took away my purity, he snatched away what i cherished most.. "

"You don't still realise how great your crime is.. "Anesia deadpan... "A king took away your purity and so what, you were a slave when he did it, do i still have to explain what been a slave entails and her relationship with her master...?

Katherine swiped at her eyes but the tears came any way.... "I don't expect someone like you to understand anyway, afterall your son acts the same way.... "

"How dare you..? Lakuyada retorted..... "How dare you accuse me of such nonsense, have you gone mad..?

Anger boiled hot and unstoppable in Anesia guts, she was inclined to kill her right where she stands but the ministers were watching.... "Ministers.., it's obvious this girl has lost it, she murder a king in cold blood and now she dare accuse my son of raping her also.. "

"I wouldn't have let him if he had tried... "Katherine interjects, voice clipped....

"Then what are you saying..? Dama chimes in...

"Why don't you ask him what he was doing in my room lastnight...? Katherine deadpan furiously..

Anger swept across Lakuyada face making him clenched his fist..

"And what evidence do you have that my son was in your room lastnight...? Asked Anesia throwing an evil glare at Lakuyada..

"My Maid, Marova was there, she was also present when king Jafar attempt to force himself on me again.. "

"And this maid of yours, where is she..?

"I will fetch her.. "Zaku jump in...., he didn't wait for permission before running off.., if calling Marova to testify is what will save Katherine, then he's willing to do it... ..

When Katherine saw how scared Marova was when she was brought in, she felt she had made a big mistake calling Marova as a witness....

"Maid.. "Anesia began... "We were told you were there when Lakuyada walked into the accused room.., is this true..?

When Marova trembled, Katherine knew she felt threatened by Anesia question....

Marova couldn't say a word, she just stood, fear shrieked...

"Marova... "The prime minister balled in.. "Please answer the question... "

Marova lips quivered and her legs tremble beneath her.., she could hear her heart pounding hard against her chest...

"Maid... "Anesia snarled.. "We don't have all time, did you or did you not see my son go into her room lastnight..?

Marova stood still, mouth opening and closing, she wasn't breathing and she knew any more question from Anesia could make her crash down...

Irritation sliced across Anesia face.. "Guards.., cut off the maid's tongue, if she can't talk, i see no reason why she should have it.. "

Fear crippled katherine as she the guards rushed to Marova side....

Heart pounding, Marova blared out... "I didn't... "She took a heavy breathe... "I didn't see him...."

Katherine feel disappointed but she knew why she lied, she's afraid, anyone in her shoes would have probably done the same...

"So you didn't see the king either...? Dama ask

Tears flooding Marova eyes, she shabbily said... "No, i didn't.... "

"Do you see mother.. "Lakuyada hollered.. "This good for nothing slave is lying.., she should be put to death immediately.. "

"Am not lying.. "Katherine protested... "You know am not, you came to my room, have you forgotten what you told me, or should i say it to the hearing of everyone.. "

"Enough.. "Anesia retorted.. "Enough of your talks.., you killed a king, you broke the law, you commited a big offense before ogini and man, and you shall be dealt with accordingly.., and this crime of yours only have one punishment...., by the powers bestowed on me by ogini and the dark priestess, i hereby give you the death sentence..., your head shall be beheaded at the arena the moment you're taken out of here..."

"Grandmother.. "Zaku cried out... "Please temper justice...

"Enough Zaku... "Anesia barked.... "Enough of your chidish display.., one more word from you and your head shall be on the block beside hers... "She turn her furious eyes at Katherine.... "Guards take her to the arena where she'll be executed... "







TBC

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 49






With pout lips, Maia rub her hands seductively on detective Jones well defined chest, slowly tracing the line of hair that disappear in the black trouser he wore...

"I was this close.. "He said circling his index finger with his trigger finger....

She exhales and step out of the bed..... "So who do you think took the file..? She deadpan reaching for the bottle of scotch on the table..

Frown lines encroached on detective Jones face making his fingers clenched.......

"He could be lying you know.. "Maia added before taking a swig of the scotch..

"He was so scared when i played the recording.., i don't think he'll jeopardize his daughter's life by lying... "

She grunted.. "But the file is missing, someone took it and he told you the only person who have the key to his office is him.., what does that explains..?

"I think Pious got to him before i did.. "

Maia scoffs.. "Pious..!.. "

"I will make sure that doctor suffers the consequences of loosing that file.. "

"Come on baby.. "She coos dropping the glass on the table... "Pious will soon be a dead man, i see no reason why you're determine to find that goddamn DNA original result.... "

He spun round to face her.. "You don't get it, i just don't want him to die, i want him to suffer, death will be too easy for him.. "

"You talk like you know him.. "She fling back climbing back on the bed and stretching her flawless legs for him to take a nice view....

His hands went for her legs, his eyes staring gormlessly at her erotic wear... "I don't, but for something i think he needs to suffer, look at what he put you and your father through.. "

"Not me really.., my grandfather and the rest dead ones, we are just here to take it all back.. "

A smile circled his lips.. "Still, i want him to suffer... "

"Just keep the poor doctor out of it, it will saddens me if he goes to jail and leave his poor daughter...... "

"You thinking about that now huh.. "He mutter with pout lips closing the distance between them...

"Hmm.., now who's the bad boy.. "She said when he pull her closer.....










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Francis wince when he slap himself in failed attempt to kill the mosquito..., he groaned and murmur words as if the mosquito can hear him and tell how angry he is...., he knew he needed a bath when his body began to itch him.., he hasn't taken a bath for the past two days and he felt the reeking smell he's been perceiving could be the odour from his own body.....

"Shouldn't we be talking to Levi...? Zed asked drawing closer to Francis..

Francis sniffled, the odour from Zed body was even more foul than his, the last time they had access to water.. Real water was when they escaped from Mogula palace..., the water they've seen since them were just water on water cans and bottles.., they just use them to wash their faces, and like Zed once said, who cares about what their shady knickers covered......
He reverted his gaze to Levi who was sitting alone near a fire that was merely burning on sticks...

"He look very sad to me.. "Zed added..

"He doesn't want to talk to us.. "Francis fling back over his shoulder.. "We shouldn't force him.. "

"You really think so..?

He rolled his eyes.. "Does what i think matters..?

Zed swallowed and readjust himself.. "You're turning cold by the day.. "

Francis quickly turn to face him.. "Am not.. "

"He's our friend Francis... "

"Oh, i didn't know he's also your friend.. "

Zed frown.. "It's best we ask him what's going on with him.. "

"We've done that.., he blocked us out.. "

"We did that once Francis, once doesn't count as anything.. "

"He needs some alone time, don't you understand what alone time means...?

The loud laugh from the warriors a fews paces from them drew their attention to what they were doing..

"What are they doing..? Francis asked as the warriors play games jumping on one leg..

"They're playing the joffa.. .. "

"The joffa.., what's the joffa..?

"It's a game, you run with one leg, you lose when you fall.. "

Francis gritted...

"Though it's their last play, it will be everyman for himself when the tournaments begins.. "

"I wonder why they're so interested in the tournaments when it's fight to the death... "

"For the gold and the money to buy luxurious things..., you're a rich man when you win.. "He pause and raise his gaze at the warriors.., his eyes narrow when he saw Levi dragging his feet towards them... "Look who decided to join us..."

Both boys watch, each wondering what changed his mind.. until he got to where they are...
Without a word, Levi sat in their middle pushing Zed aside in the process...

"That's not nice man.. "Zed blare

For a moment, Francis fused his gaze on him wondering what could really be wrong with him, he hasn't had a chance to ask him about Pandora..

"Am sorry.. "Levi deadpan breaking the silence.... "I shouldn't have done that to you guys.. "

"Done what exactly..? Zed queried raising an eyebrow..

"You know what i mean.. "

"Do we..? He asked Francis..

"What's wrong Levi...? Francis ask quietly...

When Levi dug his head in his hand, Francis knew right there he's been crying....but why?

"They took Pandora... "

Francis heart sanked..

"Pandora... "Zed chimes in.. "Who's Pandora..?

"What happened..? Francis asked with no regards to Zed question.. "Who took her..?

"The slave hunters.., i heard they're taking the slaves they captured to the capital.. "

"They'll probably sell them on the day of the tournament... "Zed interjects..

Francis sigh, he thought slave hunting has been long abolished, it's surprising it's still practice in this part of the world...

"Is that why you're running errands for that warrior, to hide from the slave hunters until you get to the capital... "

Shabbily, he nodded..

Francis understood why Levi was so angry.., that was exactly how he felt and still feeling when he couldn't save Katherine from king Jafar....

"So you've been acting weird because of a girl.. "Zed snarled

"She's not just a girl.. "Levi snapped... "She was suppose to be my wife, we were about getting married.. "

"Uh oh..! "









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ZULUGUA







Katherine felt like her heart had been ripped out, suddenly there was an aura of grey around her. It was a mist that wouldn't rise. A state of depression that she couldn't see herself through. She felt a terrible weight on her shoulders. It was as if a giant boulder was laid on her and she couldn't straighten up or catch her breath entirely.
A single tear rolled down her cheek. She should have been crying, but she was too numb to even think about crying, there was a giant hole in her heart and she knew nothing would ever be the same.
She looked like death and she didn't care, her eyes were puffy from crying because she couldn't stop crying since her world turned upside down. She was dehydrated, and sore. Sobs raked her body, no one should be able to cry that hard..
Life wasn't fair, her father promised her he'll protect her forever, but where is he when she needed his help the most....

"Princess... "Her maid Marova said jolting her from her thoughts... "Your bath is ready"

Katherine dried the tears from her eyes and turn to face her..... "Thank you.. "She mutter and stood up from the bed..., heart filled with grief, she began to remove the bangles from her hand, just when she was about removing her dress, a loud knock sounded on the door....

Her heart pounded and she quickly spun round to face the door, just then she remenbered the door wasn't locked, she didn't remenber to lock it after Lakuyada walked out.., she stopped her maid when she made an attempt to trot towards the door....

She waited for the knock again, when it didn't come, she took a step, she never knew that was a step to another horror of her life..

Anger wrecked her spines when the door creaked open..., her fingers balled into a fist ready to strike the face of the person she hated the most...
"What are you doing here..? She retorted without flinch..

A taunting smile surrounded king Jafars lips, deeply intoxicated, he staggered towards her and grab her waist..

"Let me go... "Katherine scream trying to free herself from his grip, though he reeks of alcohol, he was still strong..

"I will have you tonight, no matter what.. "He yelled and push her on the bed...

Katherine wince when her back landed with a thud on the bed..

Furiously, like an hungry beast, he pounce on her, pulling up her gown...

Scared Marova stood there, she couldn't do anything, though it pains her to see the princess like that, but there was nothing she could do, king Jafar was a king who wouldn't mind taking off her head if she tries to stop him.....

Katherine groan and screams as king Jafar force himself on him.., she tried pushing him off but his hands was too powerful, too powerful for her stop

"You make me go crazy.. "He whisper licking her ears.....

Filled with rage, she fought him off enough for her to straighten herself so her hand can reach for the firelamp above her but to her utter disappointment it didn't and it angered her..
She started screaming when he torn off her dress making her bare.., na*ked....

She breathe heavily when he furiously thrust his finger inside her.., he thrust in hard, rough....

Her eyes scan round for anything she could use to stop him, luckily for her, she saw a rod with a pricky sharp end that was used to put the holes in the botton part of her gown..., she had promised herself she won't let anyman touch her again and she intend keeping that promise...

Her eyes flashed with anger when he tripled his fingers and increase the speed..., she was bleeding and the demon wasn't stopping.., deeply infuriated, she reached for the rod and pushed the sharp pointed edge into his neck....

King Jafar latched out with a loud scream and fell down from her body, he pull out the rod, so came blood flowing out profusely..

But Katherine wasn't done.., she took the rod and hit his head sending him to the floor....
Her tears ran uncheck from her eyes, dropping on her clothes and the floor, everything he did to her came flooding her head and it angered her more, she ignore her maid screams and plea to stop.., her anger and pain controled her and she did the worst..., she continue hitting his head not minding the way blood was splashing from his head..., she didn't care he was dead, she needed to pour all her days of lament and the heap of vengeance on his now lifeless body.....

Tears running profusely from her cheeks, she latched out with a big scream..., it didn't take long before the room was crowded with the palace guards...









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AKPATU





Sonia tried to close her eyes but she knew it won't be possible, not when she was with someone she doesn't know.., Kess trusted the girl he brought her to stay with and she fear her present might complicate things.., Kess assured her the girl doesn't know her, he'd lied to her she was his girlfried who needed a place to crash rather than her boyfriends place.., the story doesn't make any sense but the girl sure look like who believed it...

"So how long have you know Kess....? She asked trying to strike a conversation, more importantly removing her mind from the horrific moments of her life.....

"We've known each other for long.., Kess saved my life when armed men tried to rob me, he fought them off singlehandedly..."

Sonia eyes narrowed...

"Why did you fight with him..?

Sonia grunted, the girl had asked that question for the hundredth time.. "You know relationship has it's ups and down..

"Whatever the case.. "She cut in.. "You guys should resolve it soonest.. "

She smile.... "Did he tell you i caught him with another girl..?

The shock in the girl's face made her statement very truthful.., she can't believe she just said that.., she understand why Kess would lie to her, who will want to harbour a wanted murderer.., she doesn't plan on staying long, two days is okay, after that she will be heading back to the city..

"Another girl in his room..?

Shabbily, she nodded.., she can't even think about it becoming a reality, she had grown fond of Kess and she has come to believe her feelings read more meaning than she was letting on, maybe she is falling in love again...

"Oh God.. "She mutter.... "That's why you're so angry.., how could he do that, he didn't tell me cos he knew i will scold him.., that's so unlike him.. "

"He said she's his cousin... "

"Oh please, they claim they're cousins when they're caught red handed...

Sonia suck her teeth, she never knew she was even more gullible than she thought....
She took a deep breathe and was about speaking out when a knock came from the door..

Fear shrieked, she face the door wondering who might be knocking...

"Clara.. "A guy's voice came from outside..

"It's my boyfriend.. "The girl said standing up..

"Don't open the door... "Sonia whisper glancing at the time, it was late in the night..

"Are you kidding me..?

"Your boyfriend left not quite long, how could he be back so soon.. "

"Clara.. "He called out again from outside..

"Look, don't be scared, i will just go outside and talk to him.. "

Sonia have a bad feeling, people don't just come back after walking out, as much as she wanted to believe it was just her boyfriend outside, she can't, but she had no control over her, its her house, her rule, her decision....
Engulfed with fear, she watch her trot towards the door..

"What did you forget this time Justin.. "She said with a smile and unlock the door....

The door pushed open the moment she unbolt the lock to see his face...

Her heart hammered against her chest when she realise it wasn't just her boyfriend but three other guys with guns....

Sonia quickly jump out from the bed.., her thoughts were they could be robbers but when she saw one of them, she quickly realise who they were.....
"You.... "She muttered..

"Hello baby.. "Ted replied pushing Justin on the floor next to his girlfriend...

"Please, don't kill us.. "The girl cried out..

"I know you're here for me, don't harm them... "Sonia deadpan

"You're the bitch who killed my father... "Dillan snarled removing the jacket hood from his face...

"Your father was a monster who destroyed my........

She didn't finish her statement before Dillan stab her on the throat.......

Bleeding profusely, Sonia collaspe to the floor..., she fought for breathe but it was useless, she was fading, she struggled to hold Dillans legs before she finally gave up the ghost.....

Justin and her girlfriend hold their mouth to stifle any scream.....

"Take care of the witnesses.. "Souless Dillan ordered and stepped outside, what followed were two sounds of bullet.......







Will Katherine actions be the end of her...?

Will Kess finally lose it, act and damn the consequences...?

Who will be the last man standing in these ruthless game with no rules...?


Death is knocking on everyone's door.........




TBC....

My people expect an update soon..
Ona good morning

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 48







Katherine breathed in and out but air wouldn't enter her lungs. Starved for air, her heart raced at tremendous speeds, and her lungs shallowly rose and fell in time. She stood there for what felt like an eternity but was actually seconds since she arrived in the devils court..., Satisfaction of security was nothing but a distant memory , and an invisible force crushed her from every possible direction. Each second submerged in fear made a permanent mark in her heart, and a vivid imagination made her wander if she made the right decision threading where she's not wanted..., clearly, their pugnacious welcome shows she shouldn't even be here in the first place....

A feeling of dread crept up from the pit of her stomach when Anesia stood up from her chair..., the coldness in her eyes stated exactly where they think she belong, in the dungs..., too bad she has lost too much to spend the rest of her life in the dungs..

"Guards.. "Anesia hollered... "Seize her.. "

Katherine heart hammered against her chest as the guards paid adherence to the order.., her eyes flickered to the king waiting for him to counter the devil's order....

"Stop.. "Lord Kubali deadpan making Katherine sigh, a sigh of relief....

"Lord Kubali.. "Anesia groaned.. "This girl dared to join us at the table, the table for royals.. "

"I invited her.. "He cut in..

"Invited.. "Dama chimes in dropping her kallu of sour juice.. "

"For what reason your Highness..? Anesia asked, eyes digging deep into Katherine...

Katherine took a deep breathe to calm her panic, a bit glad the king came to her rescue at the appropriate time even though he's the reason for all the insults she has to bear....

"Have you forgotten so soon mother.., she's to be your daughter inlaw.. "

Anesia didn't say a word but the flaring of her nose shows Katherine she wasn't happy with the daughter inlaw thing, neither was she.., atleast they share something in common..

"That is still up for discussion.. "Anesia sass

"Discussion..!, a low laugh fused the corners of lord Kubali lips.. "The decision has been sealed, this girl will marry your son Anga.. "

"Don't i have a say.. "Dama chimes in..

"No you don't.. "Lord Kubali retorted

Katherine look away when Anga glare at her..

"And as a soon to become the daughter inlaw of this family, she ought to join every family dinner.. "Lord Kubali added

"Lord Kubali.. "King Jafar cut in, an eye looking lustfully at Katherine.., if he knew the princess was this beautiful, he would have had more of her..., he will miss her, miss the way she scream and cry out whenever he thrust his dick into her..., her tears gives him joy..... "I understand the queen mother, i think you should really think about your decision of getting her married to your brother.., her father was defeated by me in battle, every integrity and honour her family had has been strip away by me, now she's just a common girl.., think about what people will say when they hear the king's brother is getting married to an ordinary girl from a disgraced and fallen family.. "

Anger boiled and unstoppable in Katherine guts, every strength in her body encourage her to latched out but still, she kept her cool.., it just wasn't the right time.., she won't give the satisfaction of everyone seeing her whining and screaming like a child..., he can degrade her family all he wants, but he shall surely gets all his words back in full dose.., revenge in the bag of death..

"Are you challenging my authority..? Lord Kubali retorted..

"I wouldn't dare challenge the king of kings.. "

Even when Lord Kubali turned to face her, that bitter taste she couldn't get rid of was still in the back of her mouth......

"Anga... "Lord Kubali went on after much stare at Katherine.. "Bring your wife to be to the table.. "

Katherine's throbbled in her ears, loud and irregular, but she barely heard it, because her whole body was clouded with shock...

Anga urshered his dark eyes closed, and fiercely reopen them.., he hesitated but he knew for a fact disobeying the lord means punishment, a punishment he cannot bear..., eyes glazed with rage, he stare at Dama then at Katherine and finally stood up from the chair...

Katherine teeth chattered in fear as Anga trot towards her.., his eyes clearly states he has no good intention towards her.., he clearly stated that earlier when he paid a visit to her new room...

Zaku's breathe quickened as Anga drew closer to Katherine, he wonder why his father will ask such a terrible thing, Anga hates her and he can crush her at any given chance....

Katherine shuffled away from him when he drew too close...

Anga muscles grew tense and he balled his right hand fingers into a fist and rested it on his side so only her can see..

Irritation surged up inside her when it became so obvious the hate feeling was mutual.... "I can walk myself.. "She sass and walk pass him, her arm pushing him aside making him boil more..

Zaku almost laugh but he realise it would be stupid and could cause more uproar than it already was...., he couldn't take his eyes off her and he wonder what was wrong with him, it wasn't like he hasn't seen beautiful girls.. Has he..?

"Please take my chair.. "Zaku blared out when he noticed her eyes were searching for a place to sit..., he cooked up a wry smile when everyone turned to face him.. "I will get another.. "

"Have you gone mad Zaku..? Anesia retorted..

Zaku grunted, he said that without even thinking.., he was inclined on explaining his reasons yet what came out from his mouth was engulf with stutters... "I. I..

"Sit down Zaku.. "Lord Kubali interjects.. "That is what the maid is for.. "

Katherine almost deem his act of kindness to be sweet but then again.., he's with the pack which marks him dangerous.., she won't allow herself to be fooled by his freight civility..

Eyes glaring at her, she walked without flinch towards the chair that has been provided for her.., a chair placed between her soon to be husband and the kings son who offer her his chair.....
The profound smile from the king's son and the dark glare from her soon to be husband made her almost uncomfortable.., she knew she ought to be, she was sitting and about to dine with the wolves...

"She must still think of herself as a princess... "Dama coos..

"I don't like this lord Kubali.."Anesia chimes
in.."Your father would have never allowed this, a low good for nothing peasant dinning with us.. "

"Enough mother.. "Lord Kubali raved.. "I advice you start liking her, because this peasant as you so call her will soon be the newest menber of the royal family.. "

"I only regret such mishap is happening in my time... "She fling back..

A wave of bitterness swept across lord Kubali face.. "Perhaps mother, you should take some break from your duties, it must be weighing hard on you... "

When Anesia didn't respond, Katherine realise the blow hit her chest hard.., not that it was her business, but she was inclined to make things the way it was before she stepped into the building and doing that is leaving the dinning...., she took a deep breathe to calm her panic and anger, then open her mouth to speak up but her voice rumbled low than she expected... "Maybe i should leave.. "

"Leave...! "Lord Kubali raise his kallu of sour gin.. "No girl, the party is just getting started... "

"It's not appropriate to leave the king when he still sitting.. "Zaku whisper, loud enough for her to hear..

A smile almost caught Katherine lips but her sadness and anger couldn't allow it.., her lips curled when King Jafar dared to speak up..

"Who would have thought the girl i defeated his father and took over his kingdom will end up marrying a royal one.. "

His words and eyes were like dagger thrust deep into her chest but she didn't say a word, couldn't say a word.., any reckless move might be her end and surely, she isn't ready to die yet, not until she reclaim their lost glory....

"Her father must be so happy in his grave.. "Dama added brusquely

"Of course he ought to be happy.. "King Jafar blow out with shrugged shoulders.... "Thanks to me, his daughter and two sons are alive.. "

Shock engulf Katherine and she quickly reverts her gaze to him...

"As much as i tried to kill the other boy, i couldn't, he kept on escaping.., now i don't know if he's dead or alive.. "

"Surely, you do not understand the principles of conquering your enemies.. "Anesia balled in, voice tender, yet stroked with venom... "If you do, you would know, you don't just kill a king and sits on his throne, you wipe out his entire line of existence.., cut off only the tree and the roots shall regenerate to mock you.., in otherwords Jafar, you're a dead man.. "

King Jafar scoffs... "The eldest son is here, the tournament will decide his fate, the other boy, he can do nothing.. "

"What about the girl..? Dama asked..

Anger swept across Zaku's face when he turn to look at Katherine.., she wasn't feeling good and he fear any moment from now, she will latched out.., he wonder why they were talking about her as if she wasn't there..

"The girl..! King Jafars eyes darted to Katherine... "I believe the girl has found peace.. "He said with pout lips...

"Sparing his sons is a grave mistake you'll regret even in grave Jafar.. "Anesia sass

Katherine wasn't sure how much long she can hold herself but Anesia was right, sparing her brothers is a mistake he'll regret when the earthworms and vultures feed on his dead body..

"Enough.. "Lord Kubali latched out.... "The past is gone, let's look towards the future..."

"Isn't it said the past determines the future.. "Dama chimes in

"Let's us drink.. "Jafar said standing up and raising his kallu of drink, his eyes exploring Katherine body... "A toast to many years.. "









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Katherine took a deep breathe when she got to the door of her room, she was glad the party finally ended.., she wasn't sure how she would have taken any impolite words thrown at her family, now she know the people she was dealing with.., they are demons and demons need to be slayed not feared...

Panting heavily, she pushed her room door open but stood still when she saw a girl jump up from the floor on the creaking sound of the door...
"Who are you..? Katherine asked shapily.., snooping on her privacy is something she hates..

"My princess.. "The girl crunched down to her knees...

Right there, it occur to her, she was a maid, but what a maid was doing in her room at that odd hour of the night was what boast her curiosity...

"Forgive me princess, i shouldn't have slept off.. "

Her need to apologise reminded her of Adesa, the last she heard of her was that evil man guards dragging her away.., Adesa could be dead and it's all her fault, she couldn't protect her...

"I was assigned to be at your service.. "The maid disrupt her thoughts..

"I don't need a maid.. "She said and she meant it.., she has come to the point where she feels no need for a helper.., her days of acting like a princess are gone, that title was stripped away by that devil she's certainly going to pay back..

"The king will kill me if i don't perform my duties.. "The maid lamented

She pitied her, seeing what the royal family is, they most certainly will kill her.. "What's your name...?

"Marova my princess.... "

Katherine grunted wondering why the king will assign her a maid.., does he think she will run away.., she was about talking when the room door pushed open...
Her heart skipped when she saw him..., tall, ruthless with scary eyes standing before her...

"Greetings sir Laku.. "The maid mutter with trembling lips..

"Lord Laku.. "Lakuyada snapped..... "Now turn around and shut your ears with your hands.. "

Cuffed with fear, the maid did as instructed, she lock her ears with hands that she couldn't hear the sound of a fly...

Laku smile and returned his pouted lips to Katherine, his eyes ran from her head down to her feet, when he was satisfy with the look, he raise his gaze to meet her..

Infuriated, she turn her face away...

"Why shy now..., you weren't when you stepped into the dinning with us.., who would have thought a common maid will be so beautiful.. "

"Am not a maid.. "She snapped turning back to face him, eyes daring to face him...

"Your father was dethroned and beheaded, you lost the title of a princess when your father lost his throne.., if my brother wasn't kind hearted, you will be mopping the floors and spreading your legs for every male in the palace.. "

Anger curled hot and unstoppable in her guts, pushing her to what she always wanted to do.. Latched out and damn the consequences...

"What do you want..? She asked furiously..

He roam his hand on her cheek.. "My brother must think you haven't been touch, but for a reason i don't believe that, do you believe it..?

She quickly put his hand away and shuffled backward from him.... "Whatever you're thinking, it's not going to happen.. "

"There are many green light there maid.. Never say not, i might just do now.. "

"I might just kill you now.."she returned and she meant it, never again will she allow herself be used the way king Jafar messed with her, she will die before she allow any man do that to her..

"Balls... "He intoned..

"I've got overdose of it.. "She interjects ruthlessly without flinch

A smile crawl around his lips.. "Very well maid.., i will leave you to rest tonight, but you should know you'll never be happy here, as a matter of fact, your horrors begins at sunlight.., you'll wish king Jafar had killed you alongside your cowardly father... "

She stayed strong and watch as he leaves the room.., then the words hit her, one by one, the walls that made her strong began to crumble and she let go of every power she thought she have and burst into tears............................................. Little did she know that her tears was just the beginning of her horrors..., how far can she go..?








TBC...
Sorry for the late update...

My people, make una nor vex so, ona boy neva get time, but you'll be seeing an update soon shall..

divinelypruned:
I feel good... parararararara

Silver dear, thanks for the update

U welcome dear

purity23:
They should leave Katherine na, she has suffered too much.

Abi

Elohobaby:
Silver after u na u o...any other u na counterfeit...

I love this story but d suspense is killing me...thanks for the update... God bless u

Amen

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPSIODE 47








A small sigh of anxiety leaps out of Francis mouth as he wish in his heart to hasten his footsteps rather than lagging behind the warriors.., his eyes flickered to Levi who was carrying the bag he held earlier.., he had grown slimmer than the last time he saw him...., he wanted to ask about Pandora but he decided to be quiet about it at least until Levi talks about it....

"So Levi.. "Zed chimes in... "Where have you been..?

Francis chew on his bottom lips when the woman among the warriors glance back giving them a momentary look of discomfort....

"Stop talking and keep up.. "She said and focus back on the road..

Francis sigh, atleast she didn't scream at them the way the huge man did earlier., it wasn't their fault they were lagging behind, the bags they were carrying was more than enough to stop them to take a rest every five minutes...

"Haven't been to so many places.. "Levi muttered,, loud enough for the other two to hear..

Francis swallows dryly, unable to wet his parched throat.., he needed water but he knew for a fact there was no way he's going to get it, not until they get to the capital city, Foot tapping in a quick rhythm against the sand, he turn to face Levi, his shady answer resounding in his head..

"What were you doing in Tosholo..? Zed asked readjusting the bag in his shoulder..

Levi pale face made Francis realise all wasn't well with him, he's been acting like a different person since he resaw him..

"What am i doing now..? Levi fling back awkwardly..

Zed glance at Francis whose gaze moved from him to Levi..

"Are you alright..? Francis ask..

"Do i look alright..?

"No you don't.. "Said Francis.., Levi was acting strange, like he wasn't happy to see them but that wasn't the problem....

"Boy.. "The woman snarled...

Francis jaw tense..

"Scura, this way... "The woman added

Francis and Zed watched as Levi hurriedly trot towards her..

"I don't want you behind me.. "She said to Levi who quickly apologise and stayed by her side..

"What do you think happened to him...? Zed asked, still surprised at Levi attitude..

"I have no idea.. "








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ZULUGUA(The Capital City)






"Are you leaving for dinner already..? Zaraka, Lord Kubali's wife ask putting her little daughter Ankara to sleep..

"It isn't just a dinner.. "Lord Kubali replied laying his thumb on Ankara's forehead.. "It's a celebration.. "He added and planted a kiss on the little girl's forehead....

His lips twitched with a soft close-clipped smile.. "Look at my daughter, sleeping so peacefully.. "

"Our daughter.. "Zaraka corrected laying the baby on the soft patched feathered foams...

"How could i forget that, our daughter.. "

She chukled and rearranged the shoulder part of his shirt, their faces a finger distance from each other... "Mother wasn't happy with what you said at the court.. "

His brows tipped up... "Mother isn't always happy with everything i say.. "

"You accused her, no mother would have taken that from her son.. "

"Am not her son.. "He scold..

"She looked after you when your mother died.."

He curled his lips and move away from her..

"I still think you shouldn't have said that in the council.. "She added with shrugged shoulders..

"That woman and her son tends to get on my nerve whenever i plan to keep my cool... "He retorted

"That woman is your mother and her son your brother, they're part of this family, what you did today will only make her hate you if she haven't, and Dama, you just announce the marriage of her son without regards as to what she will feel, i wonder how the poor boy must be feeling.. "

He wring his hands and spun around to face her again.. "Enough of this Zaraka.., you should be more concern about taking care of our children.. "

Zaraka didn't say another word, instead, she watch him walk out of the room.. ..







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Foot tapping in a quick rhythm against the floor, Anga wander restlessly round the room.....

"Stop pacing about and get ready Anga.. "Dama said preening herself on the mirror she received as a gift from the late lord Chaka...

Anga curl his lips.. "Are you really going to that dinner.. "

"It's a celebration Anga, we ought to be there.. "

"Celebration of what exactly.., my marriage with that useless daughter of a dead man..?

"The king invited us.. "

"The king, the king, the king.. "He intoned.. "Am tired of hearing about the king, you talk about him like he's my father.. "

She spun around to face him.. "Do you know what been the king of this kingdom means..?

Anga jaw hardened but he didn't say a word
Dama quickly head for the door, when she knew no one was watching, she closed it and trot towards Anga... "If you want to be king, you should learn to control your temper and be quiet about your hatred towards the king and his son.. "

"When exactly am i going to be the king mother..? He retorted without flinch..

"It's a gradual process, there are many rivers we will need to cross before getting there, do you understand me.. "

He sigh, a sigh of annoyance... "Sometimes mother, i feel you're weak, if you aren't, you will know making me the king is more easier than you think.., just kill the king, his son and Lakuyada.. "

Her lips twitch a smile.. "You think is that easy..?

"Yes mother, it is. "

"Stop thinking like a child. "She snapped, voice molded with annoyance... "You won't ascend the throne of Zulugua thinking like that"

"The end result is their death mother.. "He fling back brusquely.. "How we prepare to achieve that doesn't matter.. "

She huffs.. "Don't do something stupid that will ruin my dreams.. "

"Mother, the truth is, your inability to act when you're supposed to will be what ruined your dreams, not Anga... "He stated and turn to face the door..

"Anga.. "She called after him but he didn't bother turning around to face her...
Her fingers tap in a furious beat when he slam the door on her face..







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The girls filed into the room, clad in bells and silk. Their luxurious skirts swam about their slender feet and the scanty tops jingled softly with each slight movement. As the music began, so did the dancers...., The dancers move like water transformed by music, flowing in graceful arcs, limbs in constant motion, painting a picture sound alone can never achieve...., With each swaying movement of their hips, with each alluring twist of their body, They bring a wordless interpretation of the beats, of the soft strings, in a way the audience can understand no matter what language they speak.....

"Incredible.. "King Jafar chimes in delighted... "Lord Kubali, you have wonderful dancers.. "

"Only the best can come from the capital.. "Lord Kubali replied raising his kallu of drink for a toast.. "

"Of course.. "King Jafar sneer with a smile.. "Only the best.. "

They applauded the dangers when they finish their dance...

"King Jafar, tell me, how are your three wives..? Lord Kubali asked..

"They are four to be precise.. "

"Why do men marry more than one wife..? Anesia chimes in

"There is no tradition that stops us from taking more than one wife.. "King Jafar replied and they laughed..

"And this makes me wonder.. "Lakuyada interjects.. "Why hasn't my brother, the king gotten a second wife..?

A look of hatred cross the brothers face...

"Could it be the queen told him not to..? Lakuyada added..

Zaraka quickly look away pretending to be interested in her drink which she wasn't, she has learnt from her father that it isn't wise for a woman to talk in the midst of men...

"Getting a second wife is really not a problem... "Lord Kubali dared to reply making Zaraka and and Zaku raised their gaze to him....

"I think am not just ready.. "He added and Zaraka sigh, a sigh of relief..

"I believe a king should take more than one wife.. "Dama jumped in.. "That way he'll have lots of children from ogini.. "

Lord Kubali looked at her with a feeling of disdain, his father was stupid enough to marry her as a third wife......

"If that's the case.. "Said Anesia looking at Dama.. "Don't you think you and i should have gotten more than one child..?

She smile... "Ogini knows i needed only one, that one can fulfill all my dreams.. "

"And it really pricks me to know what these dreams of yours really are.... "Lakuyada retorted..

"Do not worry Laku, i will pray to ogini to keep you alive so you can see when my dreams are realised.. "

"Sounds like you want me dead.. "Laku fling back with a smirk

Dama's brow tipped up... "Everyone here understood what i said, obviously, you don't.. "

"Are you saying am dull..? Laku snarled..

Irritation sliced across Anga's face... "Brother, my mother never said that.. "

"Teach your child some manners Dama.. "Anesia chimes in.. "He's still too young to intrude in issues that concerns the elders of this family... "

"Am a man in this family mother.. "Anga replied with furrowed brows..

"Noone said you're a woman.. "Anesia returned.. "But even as a man that you so remind yourself of, it isn't appropriate for children of your age to talk where your elders are sitting, ask your mother to teach you the rules that gorvern this kingdom.. "

"He won't do it again.. "Dama cut in..

Anga glare at her for not defending him..

"Good.. "Anesia said reclining her back on the chair.. "Because the next time he repeats this mistake, he will suffer the consequences.. "

Zaku chulkled and he knew it angered Anga when he turn to face him...
He look away to avoid his trouble but his eyes got hooked on Katherine who was approaching their table.., his mouth dropped in surprise as he look gormlessly at her, she has been truly bless by the beauty goddess, She was the most beautiful girl he had seen, how come he never noticed how beautiful she was when he saw her earlier, she had a Perfect crimson hair that rested right above her shoulders and chocolate brown eyes that could swallow galaxies. Her perfect skin looked so fragile yet so soft and there was an unerring amount of freckles around her nose.. , Her seraph's ears were pierced by golden hoops that were concealed by caramel colored waves, enhanced by highlights of pink and blue...., whoever dressed her up like a princess again has made him lost control of his senses..

When finally she drew closer to them, her gait was halting like there's something wrong, she's almost walking right but there's something out of sync. Perhaps one leg is stopping a little short or maybe going long, it's so hard to tell...., right then Zaku look at the rest of the family and it occur to him the evil ones weren't happy to see her....

The shared stare of discomfort made Katherine stopped in her tracks, every bit of excitement she was feeling earlier vanished and she recoil into her woeful mood.., the glare from Anesia, Anga and Dama reminded her of her place making her realise the big mistake she made by coming here., if she knew she was going to be this uncomfortable, she would have declined the king's invitation of humiliation...

"How dare you show your face here.. "Anesia growled with annoyance..

Right there, Zaku realise Anesia outburst was just the beginning of what is to come... Trouble has joined the party...







TBC

There will be less uncompleted stories if readers try commenting after reading rather than reading and running off like you never entered the thread.
I almost stopped writing due to the poor numbers of comments i get on my thread, only few people motivated me into continuing....
How can you get 1000 views with only 2 comments, it's really annoying.., the readers should step up their game, one comment won't take anything from you.

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 46







Bianca licked her fleshy lips and grabbed a handful of oily h’ors devoures. They were little shrimps, fried to a crisp. She placed a pile of shrimp on her plate and drenched them in creamy, sweet sauce. Her pudgy hand clenched the oil soaked shrimp and stuffed them into her mouth. She licked her fingers, smeared with cream and oil. She crunched another handful of crispy shrimp. She snatched a large chicken leg and a large steak. She saturated them in the rich, sweet sauce and popped a large chunk of steak into her mouth. The steak was too thick to chew with her mouth closed, not that she was concerned. She practically asked for it, she dabbed her fleshy cheeks with a delicate napkin before speaking...."I know you're not happy to see me.. "

"You're damn right am not.. "Chief Justin replied.. "But i can't help but get curious of what your true intentions really are.. "

She smile.. "I've already tell you my intentions chief, i know it may sound very hard to believe, but i mean it.. "

"Why did you leave me Bianca..?

Bianca exhales.... "I have no excuses to define what i did, but if i could turn back time, i will correct my mistakes.. "

"You hurt me Bianca.., you really hurt me.. "

"Zara was my friend chief, she asked me to accompany her there, i never knew she was going to settle there.. "

"Don't lie Bianca, you stayed because you wanted to"

Bianca swallowed.. "I have no excuse for that too, i should have come back. "

"You were greedy, even after your friend died, you still stay, why didn't you return..?

"Chief, things were more complicated then, you have no idea what was going on in that palace, i stayed because i promised Zara i will make her son king, i just wanted to fulfill that promise.. "

"And did you fulfill it..?

She rolled her eyes.. "Carlos made his second son king.. "

"Dillan.. "

She raised an eyebrow.

"I know all about him, i also know he burnt the palace with explosions, were you aware of that..?

She didn't want to answer, but she had no choice, thank God Maia wasn't there to troll her. "Yes.. "

"In return for what..?

She sigh, a bit irritated with his questions.., it wasn't her decision to burn the palace, it was that evil scoundrel idea.. "I had no say, it was all Dillans doing.. "

"You should have stopped him.. "

"Stop him.. "She scoffs.. "Dillan was a brute, a spoilt brute, the worst type.. "

"You know if you had, i wouldn't spend all this time waiting for the palace to be completed.. "

A wry smile surround her gorgeous lips.. "It is completed, as a matter of fact, the king will be moving in soon.. "

"And how did you know that..?

She pout.. "I told you chief, am a badass investigator, i love to know everything that happens wherever i find myself.., now my question chief, what are you waiting for before you take over the palace, Pious is no match for you.. "

"You think so..?

She hesitated a bit, but her smile did much of the reply before her voice came up.. "No chief, i don't think so, I know Pious very well, he's not one to underestimate, if you ask for my advice chief, you should be more careful in your plans.. "

Lips pouted, Chief Justin lean closer... "Tell me Bianca, why do you think i want Pious dead..?

"Who wouldn't want his opponent dead, isn't that the reason you broke Jacob and that police out.. "

Shock swept through chief Justin.. "How did you know that, i never mentioned it..?

"I didn't know it chief, i guessed, and you just confirmed it, now am guessing you broke them out to kill Pious, a fugitive always take the blame, you once told me that, and now you're using that tactic, nice move chief.. "

Chief Justin chulkle and quickly reclined his back on the chair.."I must say am greatly pleased with your level of intellect. "

"I learnt from the best.. "

"So tell me Bianca, do you think those fugitives will be able to pull it through..?

"It's a big no for Jacob, he doesn't think with his head, he'll jump off the train when he sees any beautiful thing on skirt.., that fool's dick controls him, Philip on the other hand worked for Carlos, he seen smart but am not sure he can handle Pious all by himself.. "

"In other words, you saying they'll fail..?

"In a scale of 100, there is a 70% probability they'll fail.. "

"That means they'll fail.. "

"Chief, Pious killed seven chiefs singlehandedly, he's not one to go down easily, it will take a good strategise plan to take him down.. "

Chief Justin chulkle.. "Those bastards knows what i will do to them if they fail.. "

She took a swig of her wine.. "Well, we can only pray they succeed, the throne won't be vacant for long... "

Silence erupted between them until Bianca spoke up... "Chief, how come you never told me about the throne.. "

"What was there to talk about..?

"You're the rightful heir to the throne, doesn't that call for good night talk.. "

Chief sigh.. "I never talked about it because i never thought this day will come.. "

"What do you mean..?

"I never had the intention of becoming the king after it was taken from us.. "

Bianca took another swig of her drink.. "How exactly was the throne taken from your family, what happened..?

"Chief Justin scoffs.. "Enjoy your meal Bianca, the day is getting dark, you should be going back to where you cameth from.. "He scurred and stood up to walk away..

"Chief.. "

"The guards will give you money, it will be more than enough to get you back to the city.. "

Bianca watch in disappointment as he walk away.. "Damn you chief.. "She muttered with curled lips..








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TOSHOLA VILLAGE







Francis anxiously looks at his left and right, repeatedly as a single sound passes by, checking for signs of danger that will not come..., he saw some group of children singing to entertain the passerbys.., he glance back at Zed, he was sitting in an attitude of profound distress, he was still bothered about what the fortune teller said....., Francis look away and his gaze caught the people they've been waiting for..

"Zed.. "He tapped him on the shoulder.. "The warriors, they're here.. "

Zed jolted out from the his thoughts and followed Francis as they approached one of the huge men who stopped to get some items..

"Great warrior"Zed began clearing his throat..

Francis heart pulsated when the man turn to face them, his face was rough maybe because of the many scars he got, he was bald and huge, his eyes moved to the large axe and shield he was holding..

"Please, let us help you carry your tools.. "Zed said taking a step back..

The man glare at them and Francis fear he was going to do something bad to them
"I don't need your help kids.. "The man fling back..

"Kids.. "Francis mutter to himself, the mans voice was deep and intimidating....

"We want to go to the capital sir, please let us help you.. "Said Zed..

Francis threw Zed an askance look, why was he begging, if he doesn't agree, there are more of them that they can help..

"Ok.. "The man scurred and drop the heavy bag he kept on the floor on Zed shoulder.. "Carry it and wait for me.. "

When Zed groan, Francis realise whatever was inside the bag was heavier than he thought, thank God it wasn't his shoulder that carted such..





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Both boys dragged their legs behind the man as they approached the others, Francis was shock to see a girl among them, she was dressed on the ancient aztec clothes, she drew red lines on her face and was sharpening her aztec sword with a stone.., he has never been scared of women but this particular woman sent his spine shivering, her face was scary and she seem more deadly than most of the men sitted....

"Drop it there.. "The man ordered and they quickly drop the tools they've been carrying..

Francis took a deep breathe, he pitied Zed more, the bag he carried was more heavier than the tools the man gave him, a smile surround his lips when Zed look at him breathing rapidly..

"Where did you find this boys..? One of the men sited ask..

"The market, they wanted to help, so i gave them the job.. "

Francis didn't find the man's words funny, it made him wonder why the rest of the men laughed..

"My boy isn't back yet.. "The woman among them said..

"Maybe, he has run off.. "One of the men said and some of them burst into laughter..

Francis suck his teeth wondering why mature and hefty men will be laughing and acting like bunch of children...

"Am also thinking he has ran away.. "The woman said.... "But too bad for him, he begged me to teach him how to fight, now he won't have the chance.. "

Francis couldn't keep his eyes off her, he kept staring at her until she refocus her attention on what she was doing.., they were giggling like it wasn't every man for himself in the battlefield..

"Isn't that your boy.. "One of the men blare out

Francis quickly spun around, he saw a boy carrying a bag in his hand, but that wasn't what caused the shock he had a second ago, the boy's resemblance to someone he knows wasn't something he calls a coincidence..., his heart pulsated when the boy came closer, there and then it hit him, he knows him.., with trembling mouth and a smile slowly surrounding his lips, he mutter.. "Levi.. "









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AKPATU






"COME IN"The doctor said closing the file he was reading...
Shock swept through him when he saw detective Jones with his daughter on the door post..

"Daddy.. "The little girl called with excitement and ran towards him...

The doctors couldn't return the warn embrace, his eyes were rather fused on Detective Jones...
"Amy, why don't you go outside and play, i will soon be with you.. "The doctor said to the little girl..

"Okay daddy.. "She boom out and Went outside...

Detective Jones smile and closed the door...

"What do you want..?The doctor retorted

"Relax doctor.. "He replied sneeringly and help himself to a chair....

"How are you with my daughter..? The doctor snarled

"Oh that, i pick her up from her school, told her her dad sent me to bring her to him, she believed.. "He chulkle.. "I was very surprise doctor, how come you never taught your daughter not to follow strangers... "

The doctor curl his lips... "You shouldn't have done that.. "

"I shouldn't, but you should be glad it was me, what if it was someone else, i enjoyed her company though, too bad she will be left all alone anytime soon.. "

"What do you mean by that..?

"You know what i mean doctor.. "He returned reclining his back on the chair.. "Give me what i want, and i will forget what you did.. "

"You have no proof against me.. "

Detective Jones scoffs and cross his legs.. "I don't need to have proof doctor, i know you did it, you know you did it, your guilt is enough proof.. "

"Please leave my office.. "The doctor retorted..

"Do you really want this the hard way doctor, because if that is what you choose, i have no choice but to take you in.. "

"Take me in..! He resounded.. "For what..?

"For obstruction of justice and partner in theft and many more things you are yet to hear about, after am through with you, all you'll think about is dead, as for your daughter, she'll be given up to an orphanage home, poor child.. "

A boiling fury swelled up inside the doctor, nostrils flaring, he rushed at detective Jones and took hold of his shirt... "I'll kill you if anything happens to my daughter, i will kill you.., do you understand me.. "He blare out impetuously..

Irritation swept across Jones face but he needed to keep the party going.. "Your daughter will surely end up on the wrong side of this game you're playing... "

"Stop talking about my daughter.. "He latched out and threw a punch at his face...

Jones grimace.. "You're creating this hell for your daughter, she will burn in it.. "He fling back..

Anger curled hot and unstoppable in the doctor's gut, like a blazing inferno that wanted to burn him from the inside out..., with rage, he made a great mistake.... "Yes, i did it, i change the result.. "He latched out before realizing what he just did..

"There it is.. "Jones sneered.. "There is the confession.. "

The doctor quickly let go of him trying to calm his anger.. "What i just said has no meaning, you have no evidence to proof i really change the paternity result, it's just the two of us here, you have no means to proof i change Max DNA result.. "

"You think so.. "A taunting smile radiates the corners of his lips as he pick his phone and play the recording of their conversation...

The doctor's heart pounded as he listened..

"I have enough evidence doctor.. "Jones dared to talk.. "Now the question is, are you willing to go to jail for the person who put you to do it.., think carefully Doctor, you have a chance to save yourself... "

That moment, the doctor realise he just made a terrible mistake, his anger and love for his daughter drove him into commiting such blunder.. "Why should i believe you..? He ask with clenched teeth..

"Because doctor, you're not the one am after, am after the one who murdered those chiefs, you'll be save from jail if you give me the real file stating Max as a fake, and also confess Pious threaten you into changing the DNA result.. "

The doctor quickly crunched down to his chair....

"It's your decision doctor.. "Jones continue.. "Do what i ask and Pious will be the only one going to jail or remain stubborn and be the only one ending behind bars.., your choice.... "

The doctor knew there was nothing else he could do, he reach out to Pious the very first time the detective came to his office, Pious did nothing, now it falls on him to believe the detective and do what he must to save himself and his daughter.. "Do you swear, i won't be harm in anyway..?

"Do you want me to go into a blood convenant with you..?

The doctor hesitated, his intincts tells him him he shouldn't trust the detective but there was nothing he could do, he already confess, but one thing is sure, if he's going down, he won't go down alone.., he stood up and trot towards the shelf..., he pulled out a drawer, scan through some files, when he didnt see it, he kept on searching..

"I got you Pious.. "Jones muttered to himself but to his utter disappointment the doctor spun round to face him without the file..

"Where is it..? He asked shapily...

"The file.. "He stutter.. "I can't.. I can't find it.. "

"What do you mean you can't find it..? Jones retorted

"It was here, i swear i kept it here.... "

"Don't play games with me doctor, find that damn file.. "









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"Thank you.. "Rose said as she takes the file from the nurse...

She opened it and glance through it... "Is this the true DNA result..?

"Yes.. "The nurse said.. "But my question is, what do you want this file for, it proves Max is not your husband's brother... "

"I know.. "She replied closing the file... "You told me before now a police came asking for this, things will go wrong if the police gets hold of it.. "

"Is that why you asked me to steal it.., i risked my job and career searching for that in the doctor's office, i almost got caught you know.. "

"And your hard work will greatly be appreciated.. "She pick the chegue book from the chair..

"I didn't do this for money, you know that, you and i have been friends for quite a while now, the only reason i did this is because you sound like you really needed that file.. "

"And i do Titi.., i need this file, with this, gone every evidence that states Max real identity.. "

"I thought Max is a danger to you.. "

"He is, but Jacob is the greater danger, with this file i can control Max and my inheritance.... "

"Was he given any inheritance, I thought chief Buzo died before adding him to his will.. "

"Whatever the case Titi, Max is still a threat, and i intend keeping this file to calm him whenever he decides to bark.. "

"I just hope you know what you're doing.. "She said and turn to walk away..

"Titi.. "

She spun around

"Including you makes us six that knows about this result.. "

"Who are the other five..?

"Max, Pious, Giselle, Max father and i, now you know.. "

"I will never betray you Rose, am not Annabel.. "

Rose wanted to believe her but hell she didn't, she only prays Titi doesn't make the mistake of betraying her..

"Be careful Rose.. "Said Titi as she finally exit the house..

Rose took another glance at the file, she threw it on the chair, pick up her cigarette and lit it....








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Drop your comments..

egwolopretty:
You're the boss silver, at first i thought i was reading a different story.

Tnks dear

maridrug:
Baba Silver, post this story on okadabooks now. Let it go for N100.00 ..... Better than this.

ok sir

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 45








The knock came quietly first and then there was silence making her heart raced.., she quickly wrapped her fingers round the knife and began to trot towards the door, Kess fear Philip might come for him now that he has escaped and coming for him means killing anyone close to him...

"Sonia.. "A low voice rumbled from outside..

She took a deep breathe when she recognise the voice, without hesitation, she unlock the door and Kess rushed in...., she huffs when Kess eyes moved to the knife in her hand..
"I thought you were someone else.. "She explained.

A smile surround Kess lips, though she hasn't officially agreed to their heating relationship but he could sworn that something was going on between them and he wasn't ready to lose her.. "I understand, we have to be careful until Philip and Jacob are back into custody.. "
Damn it if anything happens to her because of him, he won't forgive himself.....

"Any leads on their whereabout..? Sonia ask tossing a strap of her hair backward..

"Not yet, but we're trying our best to get them back.. "

"What about Cassandra..?

Kess raised an eyebrow, he never thought she will care enough to ask about her greatest enemy wife killer.. "Well, there was nothing that proved her dead wasn't an accident, though there were bruises in her wrist but it wasn't enough to rule her death as murder.. "

"Do you think her death has something to do with Philip escape from prison...?

Kess sigh, his eyes roaming at her beautiful lips, he could never forget that night he tasted her soft lips, her soft body against his, it was heaven, like God has finally given him all his heart desire... "It could be, considering the fact that the same day she died was the day they broke out of jail.. "

"Who could be responsible then, do you think Pious is capable of such, he hated that family. "

He suck his teeth and his head brood over his argument with Pious, he have many reasons to believe Pious was responsible for Cassandra death, she appeared out of nowhere dead after he confronted him... "Pious played a big role in putting Philip and Jacob behind bars, i don't think he did it.. "

"Am not talking about them, am talking about Cassandra, i hated Carlos, see what i did, Pious hate the entire family, judging from what Dillan did to the palace that claims his mother's life, anyone will be sick enough to get back at them.. "

He hates hiding his thoughts from her.. "So you think Pious killed her..?

She nib her lips.. "I would have probably done the same if i were in his shoes"

Kess lean close to her.. "She's dead, the case has been closed, what we need to worry about now is Philip.. "

"You really think he'll come for you..?

"Am positive, I've known him for years, i put him in jail, he'll want to get even.. "

"But he hasn't come around.. "

"He will, my instincts tells me he will, and if he realise you're here, he'll use you to get to me.. "

"So you saying i should leave.. "She returned without flinch..

Kess heart sank.. "No, I know a place you can stay for now.. "

"A place.. "She gritted.. "I will rather go back to the city.. "

"You cannot go back, the police are everywhere, they checks everyone that leaves and comes into town, you'll be arrested if you're sighted, you're still wanted for attempted murder.. "

"But the person in question is dead.. "She blare out

"That doesn't change anything, you tried to kill him once, you were arrested but you escaped, they'll think you succeded in killing him the second time.. "

Sonia gasp and sat down dropping the knife by her side...

"You'll be safe where am taking you to, you just have to be there till Philip and Jacob are caught and throw back behind bars. "

"What if they're never caught..?

"They will, i promise you they will.. "He crunched down and told hold of her hand.. "Trust me Sonia, am doing this for us, i won't be able to live if anything happen to you.. "
That was it, once again he made his feelings know to her, he loves her too much and he fear she might use his love against him...

She didn't protest as his fingers rub hers, she knew she needed to move on after what happened to Steve, it was her fault Steve dies and she fear Kess might meet the same fate.., many times she has thought of running away before he returns but she couldn't and she doesn't know why, is she falling for him or she's just scared of her pending guilt...
When she look at his face, everything in her tells her she needed to trust him, believe he won't let anything happen to her.. Nor will he abandon her...

"Okay... "She hesitated before spitting her next words.. "I will go.. "








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TASHOLA VILLAGE..






Francis watch as a lost child wailed for his mother, a man frantically searched for his missing horse, shopkeepers screamed out offers on the top of their voices to attract customers and customers desperately tried to bargain for the best possible prices. This was the Tashola market, a place which was always drowning in the sea of people. Not a single empty place could be spotted between the stalls. Some held a hand against their forehead to shield themselves from the sun, others made fans out of palm leaves and all sorts of things, .The sun mercilessly shone down upon the market. Beads of sweat glistened on everyone's forehead and many faces turned red due to the sweltering heat. The salty odour of sweat mingled with the nose tingling aroma of spices and the sweet smell of flowers coming from the florist's shop. All of these smells mixed together gave the market a rather unique scent, which hung in the air from early morning to late evening......

"We are yet to see the warriors.. "Francis said looking around..

"Relax man, this is the best place to see them, they come here to buy the things they'll need in the arena and they find young boys to help them carry these things.. "

Francis took a moment to survey the market, a few steps from him was crowded with stalls selling sacks of nuts and dried fruit... , Powdered spices lay in rust red and dusty yellow piles, or spilled bright green from sacks as large as feed bags. Rich and unfamiliar scents cut through the smell of engines, so heavy he could taste them in his mouth, like the air inside a fabrication green house......

"Look where you are going boy.. "Someone snarled at him after pushing him aside..

Francis didn't bother replying him, instead he reverted his gaze to Zed who was staring at a man chanting in some strange tongue, it quickly occured to he was a fortune teller, though he didn't seem like one, he had red clothes on and in front of him was a small idol, people seem to be insterested in what he was doing since he was crowded, in his front stood a table where he kept some stones painted red and two calabash where people were dropping money...

"Let's go there.. "Zed chimes in... "He can tell you your future.. "

"This people are scammers Zed.., noone can tell anyone's future.. "

"You think so.. "

"I don't think, i know so, just look at the way he's crowded, if truly he's real, why ask people to drop money before telling them what will become of them... "

"Nothing good comes free"

A scream from the crowd diverted their attention to where the fortune teller was, a woman crunched down to the floor and was weeping and shouting...

"You see.. "Zed said pointing at the woman.. "That woman future is bad, that's why she's weeping.. "

"Do you really believe in these things, that man is extorting money from them., he tells them exactly what they want to believe.. "

"Do you really think that woman crying believe her future will be bad... "

Francis gritted.. "Everything shouldn't be roses, that way people will believe him.. "

"Well i think we should try, let's know if we will be successful in our mission.. "

Francis sigh... "With what money..?

Zed smile as he showed him a loaded coin purse..

Shock swept across Francis face.. "How did you get that..?

"It doesn't matter, what matter is we have money.. "

"Did you steal that..?

"Shush Francis.. "

"Oh God, you stole it... "








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Francis watch as the man chant incantations, eyes closed, the man pick up the stones, cover the stones with his palm and shook them and finally dropped them on the table, one of the stones rolled to Francis side....
The man opened his eyes and look at Francis who returned the look....

Francis quickly realise the man was about speaking to him when he pointed his fingers at him.., his heart skipped for a second wondering what the man was going to say, he doesn't believe in fortune tellers, they say things that are good to the ears because they need your hard earn money in their pockets..

"I see two paths.. "The man stated and Francis held his ears to the ground waiting patiently for the man next words..
"This paths i see.. "The man added picking up a stone and mumbling words to himself.... "One will lead to destruction, while the other... "He pick up the stones and did some chanting, he dropped the stones and stare back at Francis... "The other is a long road of sorrows but i see joy laying at the end of it"

"Of course.. "Francis sneered.., now his thoughts were confirmed, these men are fake..

"But i see you following the easiest path, the path that ends with destruction.."The man added... "Going the other way seems impossible.. "

"Okay.. "Zed chimes in.. "That's enough with my friend.. "He dropped the money on the calabash.. "I want to know what becomes of me.. "

Francis watch as the man pick up the stones again and went through the same process but when he dropped the stones, his expression was different, like he saw something awful...

"What..? Zed asked curiously.. "What did you see, am i going to be rich, get married to a beautiful girl and have beautiful children..?

The man shook his head in disagreement.. "No son, the future i see is quite different from what your foreseen.. "

"What did you see, whatever it is, it can't be worst than my present situation.. "Zed said, a bit disappointed by his expectations..

The man look at the stones again, then at him.. "I see blood around you, dark shadows hovering around you.."

"Am i going to die..? Zed asked quietly..

The man hesitated before answering.. "Am afraid, yes.., you'll die but not the kind of dead anyone will wish for, you'll die in the worst way possible in human history and your blood will be offer to the god of shadows and your body will be given to the vultures and all sorts of creation to feed on, the evil one that rose from the grave will bring that to pass.., your death is inevitable..."

Zed didn't say a word, he just stood as his brain process the words, irritated by the results, he took out his money from the calabash and took off from the crowd...






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"Zed stop.. "Francis shouted

Zed finally stopped running but the words were still ringing in his head...

Francis took a moment to take a breathe on getting to where Zed is...

"You were right Francis, this people are fake.. "He mutter









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AKPATU






The rich benignant cigar smoke eddied coolly down Dillan's throat; he puffed it out again in rings which breasted the air bravely for a moment...

Ted and Xyder reclined their back on the chair after snorting in the last strand of cocaine, they allow Tendrils of it swirled up into their lung...
Xyder manage to move to reach for his ringing phone, after much struggle, he took up the phone and answer the call...

"I've seen her.. "A male voice sounded from the other end...

Xyder quickly sat up and put the phone on speaker..

"I just saw Sonia and that policeman.. "The callers voice resounded..

Dillan quickly drop the cigarette and took up the phone... "Follow her, whatever happens, i want that bitch dead before the end of today.. "

"Roger that.. "Said the caller and the call ended...

"She will join my father in hell soon enough.... bitch.. "









TBC

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 44







ZULUGUA(THE CAPITAL CITY)









The castle walls are the strongest thing Katherine has ever seen, her eyes reverted to the stones. Part of it was built of stones of varying sizes and shapes, each one unique. From a distance it is uniform grey, from up close it is a mosaic of humble rocks but the guards dragging her towards her doom and her heart of grief couldn't let her see the beauty of the palace..., her eyes finally fell on the new master she will be worshipping, lord Kubali, king of Zulugua and his family of demons.....

She quickly realise the condition she was and retreated into her present state, She felt her spirit sink into nothingness and her aura turn monochrome...., she was here, she was in the capital city, a place her life be nothing but pieces of depression...

"Lord Kubali.. "King Jafar bowed.. "My queen.. "He turn his eyes to Lord Kubali wife..

"Jafar.. "Lord Kubali replied, his eyes staring widely at Katherine.... "I've totally forgotten Dafuda's daughter is this beautiful.. "

"She is, lord Kubali, and I've brought her here as you requested... "

"Indeed you have, you fulfilled your side of the deal.. "

"You know I'll never betray your trust.. "

A wry smile cooked his lips.. "It's a good thing you know that Jafar, this friendship of ours is built on trust, never think of breaking that trust.. "

Jafar fake a smile, he hated obeying every instruction issued by Lord Kubali, but the fear of what might happened to him if he betray him is what scares him, lord Kubalui have the highest number of armies at his beck and call, that is more than any king could wish for, other kings worship him and see him as a leader...

"So.. "Lord Kubali interrupted his thoughts.. "Welcome to the capital princess,, my family and i are so fortunate to have you here, what happened to your father was a very cruel thing, but there was nothing that could be done to change the law of wars.. "

Anger flashed through Katherine eyes, lord Kubali was saying thrash, he never cared about her father, non of them seated cares an itch about her father...

"Your father.. "Lord Kubali continues.. "Was a good friend to me, once upon a time we went hunting together, though he was older than me, but he never consider himself an elder, didn't throw his seniority at my face, and that is something i like very much about him, we lost our good communication when my father, Lord Chaka the great passed away, i had to take responsibility and taking responsibility is becoming the king.., it really saddens me that he's dead.. "

Engulf with anger, Katherine scoffs, they are all hypocrites, pretending to be good friends with his father when he stabbed him in the back, he's the reason king Jafar won the war, and in return, king Jafar is to deliver a package, and the package was her, now package has been tainted.., she swears by her father's grave, she'll get back at King Jafar for what he did to her...

"But you should know princess, you're not a slave here... "

Shock swept across king Jafar's face but he didn't say a word..

"Because of the friendship your father and i share, I've taken a decision.. "

Anger curled hot and unstoppable in Katherine's gut, like a blazing inferno that wanted to burn her from the inside out.... "A decision to make me your sex slave..? She dared to ask..

"How dare you.. "Anesia, late lord Chaka's second wife and lord Kubali step mother retorted.... "How dare you talk to the king in that manner.., guards, arrest her immediately.. "

"Stop.. "Lord Kubali ordered and the guards quickly retrace their steps..

"Lord Kubali.. "Said Anesia.. "Don't tell me you're just going to let this girl run her mouth.. "

"She have no excuses for her choice of words.. "Lakuyada, Anesia only son added.... "Her tongue should be cut off and fed to the horses.. "

"Your father and the great samuallie will not stand and tolerate another word from her.. "Anesia stated harshly, her eyes glaring at Katherine..

"She just asked a question.. "Dama, Late lord Chaka third wife and a younger step mother to lord Kubali interjects.. "A question is not enough to spin anyone into rage.. "

Anesia cast her a deadly look..

"Are you referring to us..? Lakuyada ask shapily

Dama raised an eyebrow but refused to give him the dignity of a reply..

"Mothers.. "Lord Kubali cut in.. "I understand your concern for the honour of this family, but you must know the person in question is also from a royal family.. "

"She became a slave the moment Jafar took over her father's kingdom.. "Anesia returned brusquely.. "And as such, she should be treated like one.., i wonder why you're conversing with her, a slave doesn't have the right to stand before us.. "

King Jafar narrowed his eyes.. "Queen mother..

"Quiet Jafar... "Anesia yelled.. "One more word from you and that Mogula throne will be taken from you, i believe you don't want that.. "

King Jafar jaw hardened making him clenched his fist at his side...

"Enough mother.. "Lord Kubali hollered... "Do not use the privileges you have to step on a king, you only got those rights because my mother died, and my mother's dead is still under investigation, remenber that.. "

"Lord Kubali.. "Lakuyada snarled but Anesia raised her hand to his mouth to silent him before he could do anything foolish..

"Lord Kubali.. "Anesia mutter.. "Are you accusing me of killing your mother..?

Lord Kubali turn his gaze away, his mother died mysteriously, the local doctors said she died of ailment that befell her but he knew it wasn't the ailment, his mother was getting better before she died.., he was of the opinion of asking the dark priestess but she's been so busy and hardly listen to him...

"If that is the case.. "Anesia continue.. "Why don't you prove to the entire court how i killed your mother...?

Jaw hardened, he turn his gaze to her.. "This isn't a place to discuss that.. "

"It is.. "Anesia retorted.. "Since you brought it in front of everyone including the guards and slaves, we should as well settle it here.."

"Mother please, do not do this, i beg you.. "

"You should have thought about that before accusing her of such a hedious crime.. "Lakuyada said

"Laku, i thought you'll calm her down, not make matters worst.. "

"An insult to my mother is an insult to me.. "Laku returned brusquely..

Lord Kubali took a deep breathe.. "Fine, i apologize, i shouldn't have said that.. "

Lakuyada scoffs.. "What do you think we are, your apology..

"Laku.. "Anesia cut him short and motion him to sit back down....

Lord Kubali sigh and took a glance at his wife, Zaraka and his only son Zaku, his little daughter was in his wife hands, she was lovely and the thought of her growing into a fine woman someday chased a smile on the croners of his mouth..... "The answer to your question Princess is no, i don't want you to be my sex slave, i have a more suitable proposal for you, something befitting of a princess..., i, king Kubali, son of lord Chaka, the grandson of samuallie the great announce here today the marriage of Katherine and my youngest brother, Anga. "

Shock engulf everyone., Dama and her son Anga quickly divert their attention to him...

"Lord Kubali.. "Dama chimes in.. "I do not understand what you mean by that.. "

"You should be happy, your son will soon be getting married.. "

Katherine's brain stutters for a moment and her eyes take in more light than she expected, every part of her goes on pause while her thoughts catch up...., what did the king just announce...?

"But why..? Dama asked.. "Why such quick decision..?

"The decision has been taken.., as king and per the traditions of Zulugua, i have every right to decide anyone's future, your son Anga and the princess of Mogula will soon be getting married... "

Anga balled his fingers into a fist at the verge of punching Lord Kubali but he couldn't do it, he knew if he remain sitting he might do something foolish, so he walked away..., out on everyone without regards..

"Now who is abusing his powers..? Dama retorted and followed her son..

"Guards.. "Lord Kubali called.. "Take the princess to the lanta room.. "

Katherine didn't protest as the guards dragged her away, the shock still bleak on her face...

"Jafar my good friend, dine and wine with us, let us celebrate this good day.. "

King Jafar fake a smile.. "Of course, i won't miss the festivities.. "







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Veins bulging out of Anga's head, he drove his fist through the wall and kick everything from the table..

"Anga.. "Dama called out slamming the room door behind her.... "You need to calm down.. "

"Calm down..! "He let out a loud growl of annoyance..

"You're not getting married to that girl okay.. "

"Of course am not getting married to her.. "Anga fling back furiously... "That disgraced daughter of a loser..., how could you not say anthing when your fancy stepson made that ridiculous announcement.."

"He's he king, you've got to understand that, he can do whatever he wants, he's king of all the kings, his authority is from ogini herself, it can't be question whether right or wrong.. "

A boiling fury swell inside of him and he latched his anger on the clothes on the bed....

"But this is a decision i can't take, he cannot marry you off like that.. "

"Can't you see it mother, he's just trying to bring shame to us, nothing else, if that wasn't the case, he would have married her to his son, Zaku, but he didn't, his precious son can't have the disgraced one, only i is deem fit... "

"Listen to me Anga.. "She stated taking hold of his hand... "You cannot do anything stupid, whatever move we make, we must be careful.., or we might just lose everything.. "

"You have to stop this insane marriage, i will die first before taking that shameless orphan as my wife.. "






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Lakuyada pulse raced and he breathed heavily, almost as if he would burst. His muscles grew tense, he cracked his knuckles and spun round to face his mother.... "For how long are we going to tolerate his insults..?

"Bring your voice down Laku.. "Anesia said...

"He insulted you mother, you should have let me punch the living hell out of his miserable body.. "

"And what.., you think you'll work free after punching him.., he hates us, it's very easy to see.. "

"Oh please mother, don't pretend like the feeling isn't mutual.., i hate him that i feel lile killing him anytime i see him.. "

"Which is why we're going to re-strategise, in the same way his father and miserable mother left, so will he, and that day is imminent.."







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She looked round the room again and her eyes became glazed with a glassy layer of tears. As she blinked, they dripped from her eyelids and slid down her cheeks. She bit her lip tightly in attempt to hide any sound that wanted to escape from her mouth; my heart sank...

She know she shouldn't cry now, she need her strength to return the favour King Jafar did her.

"Is there anything else you may need..? A maid asked

She sigh wondering how her life took a turnaround.., she quickly cast away the thought, she can't trust this people, not after what happened at the court, the king doesn't care, she's just a means to an end, a strategy to win whatever games he's playing.... "No.. "She said softly wiping the tears from her face and eyes... "Thank you.. "

"The king requested we give you a bath.. "A maid said

She wanted to laugh but the anger and the sadness lingering inside her didn't allow her.., she was about responding when the room door opened widely like it was forcely pushed...
Her jaw hardened when she saw him, the supposed boy she is to marry....

Head spinning and threatning to explode, Anga glare at her... "What are you still doing here..? He barked at the maids who quickly rushed out of the room...... "I see.. "He stated returning his furious eyes to her.. "The king gave you a room, he's trying to make you feel like a princess again, for who, i wonder.., or could it be he wants to have all of you to himself, slaves don't really give a hoot, do they..?

Katherine didn't reply, instead she returned the look, she won't be intimidated by some punk....

"Run while you still have the chance.. "He look at her gormlessly.. "Slave.. "

Irritated, she replied him in his own tone.. "Don't get too pushy, the pushy ones never last, they always fall off the ladder.. "

"What..? "His mouth went hard and was about to raise his hand to slap her but someone hold his hand, when he finally turn around, it was the person he hated the most, the king's favourite male, Zaku..

"What are you doing brother..? Zaku asked dropping his hand, an eye glancing at Katherine..

"Am not your brother you prat.. "Anga retorted.. "Am your uncle, know the diiferent.. "

"I keep forgetting that, we are age grade though, don't forget that either.. "

A boiling fury swelled up inside Anga.. "What are you doing here, have you come to take a piece of her.. "

Zaku scoffs.. "Just because father announce you as her soon to be husband doesn't give you the right to walk in here, you tried to hit her.. "

"And i should have done it if your dirty hands hadn't held mine.. "

"It's not right, she just got here, it's too early to show her how cruel you are.. "

Anga glare at him, then at Katherine, and again at him... "Stay out of my business.., it's a warning.. "He scowled and walk away from the room..

Zaku sigh.. "Are you alright...?

"I will never be alright.. "Katherine fling back..

"I understand that, you must have go through alot.. "

"Don't act like the nice one around here, I've seen your entire family, you all are the same sides of a coin.. "

"In a way i will say, you just arrived, you've seen nothing, the only way you'll be safe is to be quiet, live like a ghost, my uncle, Anga is not one to taunt with, he'll frustrate you and you just might up killing yourself like the others... "

"The others.. "She resounded., the words should scare her but hell it didn't, she won't let herself be intimidated by anyone again.., never... "He should be more afraid of me. "

Anga chulkled.. "You don't know Anga.. "

"Neither do you know me.., tell him to stay off my lane or i might just run him through.. "

"Is that a threat..?

"I don't do threats anymore, am way past that, if he cross my path, he'll pay for it, i have nothing to lose... "

She meant it, meant every single word, king Jafar is the first and last person to mess with her, never again will someone tries that with her....., no matter what, king Jafar will pay for what he did to her and her family.., he'll pay dearly and after she kill him, she will take back the throne of Mogula, there she will rule with an iron fist with a company of spears and daggers..






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AKPATU..









TBC

sly12345:
First it was Carlos, now Pious is the centre of attention but unfortunately he cannot die because he's the good guy or probably the hero as stated by the person above me, if he dies, story ends.

Me am just here eating my popcorn waiting for silver to do what he does best-(Re-twist the story)

Abeg leave popcorn for me cos even me i need to know how everything plays out.. Who'll win this game..?

egwolopretty:
Silver knows exactly what he's doing, he's just getting us riled up, he knows Pious cannot die not until Francis and Taka returns.
Everyone is always against the hero in movies., ride on silver but jeje with the suspense.

Evold:
This story gets annoying every passing day, everyone is ganging up against Pious as if he's the worst villain in the story.

Hmm