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A big thank you to all those who have been following this Story, i really appreciate..

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Yemike:
I feel for Taka.
He's been suffering since infant and He have to die when His fortune is getting better.

Since death is the only punishment here...
Dillian
Bianca
Ted
Danasuri
Dafuda
*Katherine

must die.

chigozie1010:
I concur...this is Game of Thrones Reloaded

Wow thanks...

lanryblaq:
kudos my guy
Mr Silver1996 are yu creating another page for the part 2 or it will continue here?

Creating another thread...

genius43:
Silver1996 tiri gbosa for you.

Like Oliver twist, I want more. In that light when is book two starting?

For now i have no idea,i intend finishing my other incomplete stories before starting the book 2

Divineroyalty:
Reading through this story without commenting will be such an ungrateful act from my side.
Silver1996, you're the bomb!!!
Like, how do u manage to think like that?
.

Is God dear...

WHOcarex:
Silver you nor well o. Which kind ladies naked men sucking their breast take time o

Sunseb:
silver De Shakespeare of our time I can't stop congratulating U & ur good works u are indeed a talented writer keep it up dear

Thanks

nkemdave:
The story is like a golden fish in the mist of fishes.

Damn! you are too good.

Nice one, Silver1996

Thanks man

kikiwendy:
I don't like this at all.. Why did Taka have to die.. Silver you're just killing the people that I love

Am really sorry dear...

KINGS
BOOK 1 FINALE







AS THE DAYLIGHT DWINDLED, SLOWLY FADING INTO A PALE SKY SO WAS THE TENSION IN THE ROOM...
The fear thought looped around Francis mind, he couldn't think straight, ogini's daughters words keep echoing in his head...

They all sat, far away in their own thoughts, non saying anything to the other.., all stunned by what happened to Giselle and the appearance of the dagger that was on the floor...

"I don't still understand this.... "Kess said breaking the silence.... "Are you trying to tell me a strange god from another land wants you back...?

Francis swallowed, his eyes roaming on the dagger in the floor.., his head bubbling up scary questions he had no answer to...

"Ogini exists..."Giselle said with muffled lips, she couldn't get what happened to her out of her head.., if ogini's daughters did that to her, it only proves her theory, ogini exists...

Pious snort, still skeptical of the whole thing, but whenever he thought of what happened tp Giselle and Francis explanation..., he wasn't sure what to think anymore....

"We're dealing with the invisible... "Sonia said.., her head brood over to the moment she killed Carlos, her number one enemy, she wasn't okay, isn't going to be, she knew that for a fact, but she has to move on.., bearing it in mind she has to bear the consequences of taking another's life.......,the memory of that moment always invade her thoughts, it drives her crazy, drives her to anger..., she can't let go, she can't forgive him even in death...

Taka just sat in one corner, Francis words kept ringing in his head, it was he or Pious...., he wonder why he always have to make difficult choices, why his life was so hard...

"If this is true... "Kess said... "if this ogini truly exists, then i suggest we do something..."

He grunts when no-one replied... "Look, i don't believe in demonic disturbance or whatever this is.., but from what i saw happened to Giselle, i think this is serious.., we should tell the church father about this... "

Pious swallowed, he glance at Giselle who reciprocated the look....

"You think this is real...? Pious ask after a long silence.... "You think some god from the stories wants my brother and i the sacrifice for his return...?

"I don't know that.. "Kess said.... "But you saw what happened to your fiancee.., how do you explain that....?

Infuriated, with a glimpse of fear, worry, Francis stood up, without hesitation, he began to walk to his room...

"Francis... "Pious called out..

Francis didn't bother looking back or replying, he just went straight...

"Francis... "Pious called again..

"I will stay with him... "Taka interjects standing up from his sitting position...

Pious puff, then he nodded...

Taka quickly spun around and head towards Francis room...








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Francis crunched down to the floor the moment he entered his room..., ogini's daughters words keep echoing in his head.., the thought of never seeing his loved ones creep into his head, it chased in fear.., self pity...

His room door slowly creak open...
Not turning to face the door, he dig deep in his thoughts...

Taka sniff, he wipe off his wet eyes, he took a step further and close the door, he crunched down and lean his back on the door....

"Is ogini that powerful that he will make you mad and kill all your loved ones if you don't offer the sacrifice...? Taka ask

Taka purse his lips when Francis gave no reply...."Are you scared...?

Amidst the anger, Francis gave way to silent tears....

"Are you crying....? Taka ask

Francis puff and wipe his eyes....

"Do you think ogini will do that..., i mean... "Taka clenched his teeth...... "You know i never really believed this ogini of a thing.., but i do now.., but what happened to your brother's fiance really got me scared...,if ogini can do that, he can....

"Make me mad and kill my loved ones... "Francis interjects...

Taka snort....

"The truth is...."Francis took a slight pause... "I don't know what ogini can do... "

"You saw what her daughters did to your brother's fiancee...

"That was a way of telling me they're real... "Francis cut in, exasperation coated in his voice....

Taka gritted...







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"Am really glad you're here... "Max said shifting his gaze from his father to Rose...

"My presence here doesn't still change anything.... "Rose replied with a smile..

"It does... "He said shabbily, a wry smile made way to his lips... "to me.. "

"How is he... "she ask..

"Still in coma... "Max replied glancing back at Giselle

Rose huff.... "Am really sorry for your mother.."

Max suck his teeth... "Ya.. ,thanks.. "

"I hope he wakes soon... "Rose said after a slight silence

"I don't know how he'll take the news.... "Max said shabbily... "The news of my mother's dead... "

Rose gritted, slowly, she held his hands... "Everything will be fine..."

Max gave her a smile and held hers.... "Thank you... "

Rose swallowed, she slowly pulled her hand away..

Max didn't want to let go but he knew it will be stupid holding onto her hand...







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With pants breathe, Bianca slowed down and pulled the car over to a corner...
She took a deep drag and raced the engine to a stop, she thought about all that have happened, she killed someone, for the first time in her life, she murdered someone...

She didn't have a choice, she knew for a fact, Bobby could have killed her for the money.., it was him or her..
She thought about Gerald.., she wonder who has found him, what had happened to him...

She had to do it, she had to drop him, Gerald would have only slow her down....what she did was the best thing in the situation...

She opened the car door, she was inclined to check if the money was still intact.., she came down, took a deep drag, then she opened the car boot...

She went towards the boot.., she open it wide, she removed the suitcases that were laid on top of the one the money was.. ,she quickly pulled them out and brought out the one the money was..

Without hesitation, she zip it open.., she threw out the clothes that were on top.., happiness wrecked her spines when she saw notes of currency, she picked some up...

"Bianca you're rich... "She blared out...

She began to take more out.., shock swept through her when she realise the rest wasn't money but bunch of papers....

"Oh my God...! She exclaimed in shock......, she took out more but it was all papers..

She gave out a loud outburst....

"Dillan.... "She shouted in frustration...

Infuriated, she started kicking the tires and slamming every inch of the car....

"I hate you Dillan, i hate you... "







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"So where the hell is the money...? Ted ask taking a shade under a tree...

Dillan scoffs... "You were right.., Bianca is a devil... "

"Am not talking about that bitch, am talking about the money, if it wasn't in the suitcase, then where the hell is it... "

"I followed your advice.., i transferred it... "

"Transfer... "Ted boom out.... "When...?

"Two days ago..., i sent the bag to my cousin in the city through Magozi bus park... "

"Two days.., all this time you knew the money wasn't in the bag and you allowed us risk our live in going to the chief's house to get it... "

"How would you have believed if i hadn't done that... "

"So you sent a bag filled with three hundred million to your cousin in the city.....?

"Yap.., turns out i did the right thing..., that bitch is going to pay for trying to snatched that bag away... "

"Ya.., she and Bobby... "








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Max watched as Rose drove out of the hospital premises.., he snort, spun round to walk away when Rose car disappeared out of sight....

Rose adjusted her glasses on her face as she diverted into the highway..,she thought about Jacob, then about Max..
She shove the thought away, she wasn't ready to be sway away by any other man...

Just then a car from behind her speedily drove into her front and stop in front of her car..

She quickly kicked on the brakes and rammed the engine to a stop..., she breathe heavily, her heart slamming hard against her chest..

Infuriated, she opened the car door and began to trot towards the other car....

"Are you insane....? She raved walking towards the car...
She became more annoyed when the owner of the other car didn't bother coming out...

With vexation sinking deep into her, she began to hit the windscreen of the car...
"Come out you idiot... "She yelled..

The car door quickly opened..

Shock raced through Rose when she saw a man on mask..
Before she could turn around to run, the man grab her by her hand, then he knocked her out..
He carried her into the car and drove off leaving Rose car on the view....







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Francis pushed the pillow from the bed, ogini's daughters words ringing in his head..., the thought of loosing the rest of his family and going mad hunt him...
He finally decided to stand by his decision....

Without hesitation, he pick up the sacred dagger, it was better he sacrificed himself than let someone die because of him..

He swallowed, tears flowing down freely, he look at his mother's pictures, then Pious, he force a smile on his face...

He turn away his gaze from the picture and took off from the room...

He look at the cloud when he got outside, it was almost dark.., he wanted to say goodbye but it seems the rest of the family has gone out...

He look at the mansion again, then he began heading outside the gate....

The security men didn't bother to question him, they just watched as he went outside......

He took a few steps from the mansion, not looking back, he continued walking...

It wasn't long before someone hit him from behind.., he fell down and drown into a state of unconsciousness







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Pious grunts as he look round the church.., he was tired of waiting for Father Moses to come.., he was inclined to leave but for something, he believed God can do something to help him, though he has lost all his faith in God for letting what happened to him happen...

"Does the father take this long before seeing people in need...? Kess ask..

"You asking me... "Piois scurred

Kess gave out a silent laugh..

Pious quickly dip his hand in his pocket as his phone began to ring..., he brought out his phone, stare at the caller...,he quickly answered when he realise it was Giselle...

"Pious.... "Giselle shaking voice sounded...

"What is it..? Pious ask standing up, shock by the sound of her voice.... "What happened....?

"They're gone..."Giselle whimpered...."Francis and Taka, they're gone... "

"Gone...!, to where.... "

There was a slight pause of tension..., beating heart....
"I think they've gone to offer the sacrifice..... "

Fear gripped Pious.... "Sacrifice, where did they go to, where are they offering the sacrifice.... ?

"Francis always said the sacrifice was supposed to take place at the riverbank...,i think they went there..... "

"On my way.... "Pious said walking out...

"What's happening....? Kess ask..

"The sacrifice.., we've to stop them.... "

"The father.., the father is here.... "Kess said looking at Father Moses who was walking towards them...

"There is no time... "Pious boom out running out of the church...

Confused,Kess ran after him leaving father Moses on his tracks....







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Slowly, Francis opened his eyes..., everywhere was blur at first, then he opened his eyes wildly.., shock grip him when he saw Taka sitting opposite him.....

He look around, the bushes surrounding them stare back at him....

He tried to freed himself, he grunts in anger when he realise he was tied to a fallen large tree.....

"Where have you brought me....? he blared out..

Taka fix his eyes on the dagger....., he raise his head to face him.... "At the cliff.., the ogini river is down there..... "

"What are you doing Taka....?

"Offering myself as the sacrifice.... "

"You can't do that.., it's not in your place to die for me..."

"Ogini will kill your loved ones.... "Taka countered..... "And you'll go mad..., am probably one of your loved one since ogini chose me as a sacrifice, so i will still die whether i do this or not... "

"I was about to offer myself as the sacrifice, why did you knock me out and bring me here... "

"You know it won't work that way...., you cannot die Francis..., someone else has to die.... "

"Don't do this Taka, please.... "

Taka took a deep drag, then he look at the cloud that was shaping into darkness...

He smile, remembering all good moments he had.... "Your brother will still be alive..., if your brother die, you'll never forgive yourself, Giselle won't forgive you.., but i.., no-one will miss me.., i have no-one except you.... "

"Please Taka, don't do this.., please... "

Taka stood up, the dagger in his hands, he went towards the cliff.....

"Taka.... "Francis shouted struggling with the rope....

"Thank you for everything Francis.... "Taka said

"Don't do this Taka, please.... "Francis whimpered with tears....

Taka look down at the water, fear engulfed him but he stood his ground....,he look back at Francis who was screaming his name, then he look back at the river.....
"Ogini.... "He muttered

He grunts and called out again.... "ogini... "

"Taka don't..... "Francis shouted

"ogini...... "Taka called out the last time.......

Taka cut his palm with the dagger ,he wince and let the blood fall on the river.....

"Francis...... "Pious shouted from behind them.....
Without hesitation, he started running towards him, Giselle and Kess tagging along....

"Taka.., stop him... "Francis boom out....

Taka look back at them, he remenbered his mother, his father, their ruthless and brutal murder.....

"Taka.., please stop.., don't do this... "Pious said...

Taka scoffs... "You have a wonderful family..... "He turn back to face the river..... "Mother..., father.... "

He took a deep drag, without hesitation, he stabbed himself.....

"Taka..... "Francis shouted.....

Taka wince in great pains, but he managed to smile as Pious run towards him....
Before Pious could reach him, Taka crunched down, lost his balance and fell off the cliff landing with a thug on the river...

The water splashed as Taka's body landed......

"Pious...... "Giselle said with shaking mouth as Francis legs began invisible

"Francis.... "Pious shouted rushing to him...
he grabbed Francis hand as his waist to his toe began invisible....

"Brother.... "Francis said in tears not taking his hands off him....

Like a chased out dust.., Francis complete body disappeared out of sight...

Pious watched with throbbing heart as Francis disappeared into thin air...
"Francis..... "He shouted......







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MOGULA




Danasiri's eyes turn blur as she stir the water.., she lifted her head, hee hands roughly working on the water....

She stopped, shut her eyes and crunched down to the floor.....

She opened her eyes again as her servants helped her up.....

"What did you see priestess....? one of the servant ask..

She breathe heavily, then she shift her gaze to her servant.... "He's coming...,so are the men with the strange book..., the war we fear is about to begin.. "





The story continues.......



KINGS..BOOK 2(BATTLEGROUND)




SNEAK PEAK





"Ogini, the great and mighty, the keeper of our lives, it is time for you rise up and fight, your enemies has come to our land..., unto you we offered this human sacrifice.... "

The young girl tremble as she was pushed forward into the shrine....

With a fierce anger, the dark priestess pick up a sword, she glared at the young girl, then she raised the sword and cut off her head.....

"Ogini accept our sacrifice....."

"Ogini accept our sacrifice.... "The crowd shouted..

"Ogini protect us"

"Worship ogini.... "The dark priestess said

The crowd quickly lour down to the floor and began to sings praises to ogini....

"Ogini our god"

"in you shall we trust"

"we shall worship you till the day of our death... "

A heavy downpour stormed the earth, the crowd jumped and began dancing..., they splashed blood of animals around, some women stripped nak*d and allow the men suck their breasts.....

"All hail ogini... "

"All hail ogini... "






A day is coming where men will be ask to choose between life and death but many shall choose death because death will be life and life will be death




GODS.... MEN..... MONSTERS... DEMONS....


KINGS...BOOK 2(BATTLEGROUND)






WAR IS COMING


coming soon.........

KINGS
EPISODE 223





THIS EPISODE IS DEDICATED TO do4luv14....HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAN...





WITH FOLDED HANDS ACROSS HER CHEST, BIANCA NIBBED HER LIPS AS SHE PACE AROUND THE SITTING ROOM OF BOBBY'S HOUSE..
She stopped and face Bobby who was sitting smoking...

Gerald cough as the smoke from the cigarette sniffled into his nose..

"Will you stop... "Bianca scurred.... "The smoke is affecting the child.. "

Bobby didn't reply, instead he continued smoking...

Bianca grunts, irritation spiked through her...
"Come-on Gerald.. "She said standing Gerald up from the chair..

She grab Gerald's hand and took him to the dinning...
Slowly, Gerald crunched down to one of the dinning chairs...

Bianca took a deep drag tossing a strap of her hair to one end...
She spun round to head towards Bobby when Gerald's tender hand hold her...

She look back at him..

"When is my mummy coming...? Gerald asked faintly...

Bianca swallowed..., lost in words, she smile at him... "Your mummy will come soon okay.. "

"Can i go to where she is..? Gerald ask softly..

Bianca snort... "No dear.., your mummy will come soon okay... "

Gerald nodded...

With a puff, Bianca turn away her face, she took a deep drag, then she head towards Bobby....

"Have you called them...? She ask the moment she got close to him...

Bobby exhales and the smoke from the cigarette pump up into the air obstructing Bianca sight...

"No... "Bobby replied after a long silence..

"What are they still doing..., soon everyone will suspect he did it and it will be a total chase on our neck, we need to get the money and leave as soon as possible.... "

"Do you know where the money is....? Bobby ask

Bianca sigh... "No.., Dillan never told me where he kept the money.... "

"I thought you two were close..., why didn't he trust you enough to tell you.... ?

Bianca purse her lips but didn't reply...

"I heard he withdrew everything from the royal account..., everything amounting to three hundred million... "Bobby added..

Bianca poked her eyes.... "And how did you know that..? She ask with clenched teeth...

"I worked with the chief... "

Bianca gritted.., she thought about how her life will change if she gets her hands on the money, many times she has tried to get Dillan to tell her where he hid the money and how much was it......

"If he ask us to come here to wait until they arrived.., it certainly means one thing... "Bobby said.., he drop the exhausted cigarette on the table... "The money is in the chief's house... "

"No.., it...

A knock quickly came on the door.

Bobby quickly pick up his gun, he signalled Bianca to be quiet as he tiptoed to the door...

"Bobby... "Ted voice sounded from outside..

Bianca sigh heavily as Bobby unlocked the door...
Bianca eyes drift to the big suitcase Dillan was carrying....

Ted close the door as he walked in..

"What happened...? Bianca ask not averting her eyes from the suitcase...

"Mission accomplished... "Ted said

"Are they dead...?Bianca ask curiously

"No they aren't.... "Dillan retorted.... "Those bastards are still alive... "

"What.., how.., i thought everyone was in the hall.., how did they survive... ?

"That isn't important now... "Ted said... "What is important is us getting to somewhere safe.., the police are already aware Dillan burnt down the palace.., they're searching for him... "

"Who saw you...? Bianca ask

"That bastard Francis saw me.., he has told everyone... "

"We need to move out of town for a while until everything cools down... "

"Nothing is going to cool down..., let it be known that this war has just begun.... "

Bianca knit her brows..."Alright fine..., where is the cash... "

"Is in here... "Dillan said pointing to the suitcase....

Bianca eyes moved back to the suitcase...., just then terrible thoughts began to creep into her head...
"Three hundred million.... "She muttered to herself...








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One of the angry youths quickly kicked the gate open..
The gateman jumped from his sitting position, he crunched down to the ground when he saw the furious angry youths....

The angry youths sang songs of wars as they surround Carlos house...

"Burn down this house... "One of them shouted...

Some of them went to the main door and started hitting the door with a large wood..
After much effort, the door opened, they rushed in, pour in gallons of fuel and lit a matchstick on it....

The fire devoured the fuel in a flash of scorching flame and soon began to burn the furniture it had been daubed on. Thick black clouds of smoke choked the air. The fire alarm stood useless on the counter where it has been kept.....

The angry youths watched the fire spread devouring everything on it's path....

"Long live the king... "One of them shouted

"Long live the king... "The rest shouted..

"Long live the king... "They echoed in unison...









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HOURS LATER....




As the car engine sung to the lone country roads, Bianca relished the roaring winds that twirled in her long dark hair and whistled in her ears....

She glance at Gerald who was resting his head on her shoulder, then she glance at Bobby..

Bobby reciprocated the look and Bianca nodded..

Slowly, Bobby brought out a pistol and point it at Ted who was driving....
"Pull over... "Bobby blared out..

Shock engulf Ted but still he fix his eyes on the highway, his hands on the steering...

"What is the meaning of this...? Dillan retorted facing them...

"Now... "Bobby scowled....

With one hand on the steering, Ted began to reach for his gun..

"Don't even bother taking your gun out, i removed the bullet... "Bobby said

Ted clenched his fist....

"Now Ted, don't mess with me... "Bobby hollered..

"Are you insane.. ?Dillan snarled....."What do you think you're doing... ?

With furious eyes Ted pulled over, kick the brakes and race the car to a stop...
"What is this man...? Ted ask with curled lips...

"What's going on Bianca....? Dillan yelled

Gerald quickly gave out a loud cry...

"Step out of the car now... "Bobby ordered...

"What is the meaning of this....? Ted ask again

"Now or i will blow your head off.... "Bobby snarled

Ted frown, exasperation licking through him, he opened the car door...

"And you too Dillan.., get out of the car..... "

Dillan glared at him, with frown lines encroaching on his forehead, he open the door and came down...

Bobby quickly climbed into the front drivers seat.... "Am sorry man... "He said to Ted.... "I need the money.... "

"Bianca.... "Dillan shouted as Bobby close the car doors..., he raced the engine to a start and drove off speedily...

"Bianca.... "Dillan shouted after the car...

"Sh*t...."Ted said with fierce energy kicking dust....







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"Will you stop crying... "Bianca shouted pushing Gerald away from him.....

Bobby scoffs.... "Now the money is ours..... "

A wry smile made way to Bianca lips as she remenbered the amount.., the suitcase of money was in the boot for them, she remenbered how she had convinced Bobby to do what he did so they can split the money..., Dillan was wanted, someone could have seem Ted, they will only been in danger if they continue to be seen with them...

"Three hundred million all for us.... "Bianca muttered.... "We're rich.... "She shouted....

"Yes, we fu*king are..... "Bobby added slamming the steering with his right hand..

Slowly, Bianca took out a gun from her bag... "Am sorry Bobby.... "She said pointing the gun at him...

"For what....? Bobby said looking aback..

Bianca didn't hesitate before she pulled the trigger.....
Bobby's hands fell off from the steering as the bullet hit his head, his blood splashed on the steering...
The car tires started diverting..

Heart pulsating, Bianca jump into the driver's seat and kick on the brakes.., after a while the car stopped...
She breathe heavily, she stare at Gerald who was crying so loudly... Then she stare at Bobby's body.., she quickly open the car door and pushed Bobby's body down.....

She closed the door and turn to face Gerald...
She adjusted herself as she climbed to the backseat to meet him..
"Stop crying... "She hollered..

Just then, Gerald began to jerk, the gunshot resounding in his ears over and over...

"Gerald... "Bianca called out as he began to shake.....

Slowly, Gerald sight began to darken,.. Just then he drowned into a state of unconsciousness....

"Gerald.., Gerald... "Bianca shouted....

She snort in annoyance, she look at the road and saw a car approaching from a distance....

"Zara... "She said with heavy breathe.... "I tried my best to care for your son, but i think this is where i stop.., am sorry.... "

With this words, she carried Gerald outside and lie him on the road...

Heart racing speedily, she entered the car again, closed the doors, start the car and zoom off with full speed.....







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Francis sniff and more tears drip down from his eyes, he quickly dropped the spoon and was about to stand up when Pious voice came up...

"Where are you going...? Pious ask..

Francis wipe the tears away and face Pious.... "Am not hungry.... "

"You aren't the only one who lost mum... "Pious scowled...

The dinning door creak open..

They shift their attention to the door....

"Mr Carter.... "Kess said

"Really sorry for your lost.... "Sonia said

Pious swallowed and pushed his food away...., he lour his head and turn to face Kess again.... "Why haven't him be caught...?

"He's nowhere to be found, the angry youths burn down Carlos house ...."

"I don't care about Carlos house.... "Pious snapped...."All i want is that boy who destroyed everything i have fought for... "

Taka sigh heavily and drop his own spoon..

Francis turn to walk away when another tear dropped from his eyes...
Fear engulfed him when he saw them, the same three girls he had saw days ago.., the daughters of ogini...

"It's time KA-RU.... "Azira said

"No-no..... "Francis muttered in fear...

"You've wasted so much time in coming home.., too much time in choosing a sacrifice..... "Avira added

"We warned you.... "Akira said...

"You were to choose a sacrifice.... "Azira said

"Or ogini shall choose for you... "Avira added

"Leave me alone..... "Francis boom out

Everyone quickly shift their attention to him...

"Just leave me alone..... "Francis shouted....

"Francis.... "Giselle called out.... "Who're you talking to...?

"Ogini has chosen for you..... "Akira said....

"But you have a choice to make from ogini's chosen ones... "Avira added

"You're not real.... "Francis said.... "You're only in my head... "He shouted.

"Francis.... "Pious hollered..... "What's wrong with you..?

"Perhaps you need a demonstration to know how real we are.... "Akira said

in unison, they shift they gaze to Giselle..

Giselle quickly began to choke..., she fought for air but non seems to come...

"Giselle... "Pious shouted running to her...

Giselle fought for breathe as blood began to gush out from her nose and her mouth...

"What are you doing....? Francis ask with shaking mouth..... "Please stop..., please... "

"What's going on Francis....? Taka ask anxiously...

"The daughters of ogini..., they're here.... "Francis replied with throbbing heart...

"Tell them to stop.... "Pious shouted as Giselle began to fade away....

"Stop.., please.... "Francis pleaded in tears...

Ogini's daughters closed their eyes and reopen them...

Giselle cough as she gasp for breathe.....

"Giselle.... "Pious called out...

Giselle shudder as she began to breathe again....

"You must choose between your brother and your friend for the sacrifice.... "Azira said

"and it must be done before nightfalls...."Avira added

"Else, everything you love shall be taken away and you shall run mad and die miserably..... "Akira said

"Take..... "Azira said extending her hands to his...
a dagger quickly appeared on her hand.... "Take this dagger...., with this the sacrificial lamb shall stabbed himself, cut his hand and make his blood drip on the river, and kill himself and his body must be thrown into the ogini river.... "

"You have until nightfall KA-RU... "Avira said..

With this they disappeared, the dagger fell on the floor and became visible...

Fear swept through them all when they saw the dagger...

"How did that get there.....? Kess ask

"What's going on here....? Pious ask, exasperation coated in his voice.....

"What did they say....? Taka ask

More tears drop from Francis eyes as he look at the dagger....., he lour down and pick it up..., slowly, he turn to face them....."They want me to choose a sacrifice...."

"Sacrifice.... "Sonia blared out

"And the sacrifice must be my brother or my friend, Taka..... "







STAY TUNED FOR THE FINALE.....




HAPPY BIRTHDAY do4luv14

KINGS
EPISODE 222






THICK GRAY SMOKE BILLOWED INTO THE SKY. THE ONCE PALE BLUE SKY WAS NOW SHIELDED BY A VEIL OF DARKNESS AS THE SMOKE SWALLOWS UP THE WHOLE SKY. FIERCE FIRE COULD BE SEEN SNEAKING THEIR WAY OUT FROM THE PALACE...

The bright, menacing flame was even visible from a distance. People watched in upmost horror as they witnessed the fire swallow the entire building. Toxic fumes shot up into the air every few seconds and the thick, poisonous smoke choked everyone in its wake....

The ferocious bomb blast flames of the fire died down and only the glimmering embers were left, shrouded in ash....

Francis wince in pains.., slowly he open his eyes.., his eyes, were hazy.., darkly blur...
He muscles flexed as he scrubed his eyes.., he look around.., his heart raced with tremudous speed as he saw the pile of burnt and injured bodies laying beside him...

Screams echoed in his ears.., he watch in disbelief as people began to rush to the injured ones...
His rolled on the dead burnt bodies on the floor, a woman dancing and screaming around with fire burning her body...

Francis swallowed, the pounding of his heart echoed in his ears....

Heart throbbing hard, he stood up amidst the bodies laying on the floor..., he scan his eyes around, still skeptical, still believing it's all a dream...

He turn around when he heard the wailing noise of tears.., screams coming from different directions, just then the reality of it hit him, he wasn't dreaming...

Heart pulsating, he remenbered Dillan's words...
He shudder when a hand grabbed his leg.., he lour down with beating heart...

"Save me my prince... "A boy bleeding heavily whimpered in pains..

Francis heart skipped, he quickly crunched down to help him...

"Ca.... can you move.. "Francis muttered with shaking mouth holding the boy's hand...

The boy try to muttered words but no other words came out...

"Hey..., Hey.... "Francis whimpered with pulsating heart..

Slowly the boy started fading..., he couldn't breathe, he grimaced and wince softly in pains.., just then he swim into an oblivion of unconsciousness...

"Hey.., hey... "Francis muttered, tears bursting out from his eyes...

He stop when his eyes fell on an injured person creeping towards him, blood drained from his head....

Francis stood up when he remenbered his family..., he spun round, scan his eyes around...

His eyes reach the main palace still blazing with wild fire and dark smoke...
He scrubed his eyes, his breathe grew heavier...
He took a step, almost falling...

He quickly turn around when he heard his name.., the pronunciation of his name was faint...
He sigh heavily when he saw Taka.., his face starched with ashes...

"Over here... "Taka muttered pointing....

Without hesitation, Francis started moving towards the direction...
His heart skipped when he saw Pious lying helplessly on the floor...

"Brother.. "He shouted and ran towards him...
"Brother.. "He whimpered in tears..

Pious breathe heavily, his gaze met his bleeding arm...
"Giselle.... "Pious muttered in pains trying to stand up

"She's over here.... "Taka shouted..

Pious sigh heavily when Taka supported Giselle in standing up.., her hair was rough, her legs and hands were bleeding...

"Mother... "Francis muttered looking around...

Pious struggled to stand up...

"Francis... "Taka called out faintly...

Francis quickly rushed to Edna's direction as Pious staggered to where Giselle was...

"Mother...."Francis whimpered with tears as he got to where she was laying...

His heart raced speedily when he saw her bloodied body, the fire burnt a part of her body...

"Fra.... "Edna muttered with stiff breathe...

"Mother... "Francis blared out with tears...

Pious quickly helped Giselle up and they both staggered to where Edna was, stumbling on bodies on their way...

"Fran.... "Edna groan in pains as she raise her right hand to Francis face...

"Mother, mother..."Francis muttered, a flood of tears crashing down from his eyes...

"Fra... "Edna swallowed, slowly she began to drop her hand but Francis held it to himself...,little by little her breathe began to fade.., she struggled, fought for breathe but the pains was too much..

"Mother... "Pious purred crunching down to his knees before her...

"Mother.... "Francis cried out shaking her....

"My..., my.... "Edna whimpered in pains, her breathe slowly shutting down, she muttered her last words.... "My boys... "

"Mother... "Both sons cried out

Edna swallowed with pains, she try to talk again but no words came out, she took a last glance at them, then she shut her eyes and gave up the ghost...

"Mo.. mo.. mo... "Francis stammered with heavy breathe... "Mother... "He added shaking her..

"Mother... "Pious boom out, hot tears splashing out from his eyes.....

Taka sniff as tears drip down from his eyes.., he look around, people were wailing and crying profusely over their love ones....
"Oh God.. "He muttered...







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When Pious cried, there was a rawness to it, like the pain was still an open wound. He would clasp onto something for support, anything, a table or the back of a chair, and then his whole body would shake. The sobs were stifled at first as he attempted to hide his grief, then overcome by the wave of his emotions he would break down entirely, all his defences washed away in those salty tears. When he at last turned his face to Giselle he was a picture of grief, loss, devastation. It was the face of one who had suffered before and didn't know if he could do it again but it happened, another tragedy had strucked....

Red-hot tears ran down Francis face, each one carving furrows on his tender flesh that still stung from his mother’s touch...

Tears running down his face, like the water flowing through the drains making him shudder at each other drag...

Max eyes drip with tears. The walls, the walls that hold him up, make him strong just... collapse. Moment by moment, they fall. Salty drops fall from his chin, drenching his shirt.

He press his head against the hospital wall....,he was trembling,he can't-can't stop. Even as he press his hand against the wall it shakes, it trembles. It was raw, everything, raw tears, raw emotions. He can't stop.....,he was injured, greatly injured but the dead of his mother couldn't make him receive any treatment...

Pious sobbed into Giselle chest unceasingly, hands clutching at her dress. She held him in silence, rocking him slowly as his tears soaked her chest. A tiny lapse let him pull away, blinking lashes heavy with tears, before he collapsed again, his howls of misery worsening. The pain must have come in waves, minutes of sobbing broken apart by short pauses for recovering breaths, before hurling him back into the outstretched arms of his grief....

Taka sniff, even as his lips trembled and his shoulders heaved with emotion, unwilling to back down.
His dark lashes brimmed heavy with tears; his hands clenched into shaking fists, in a desperate battle against the grief.

A lone tear traced down Taka's cheek, and just like that, the floodgates opened.

He wept, tears streaming from his deep angry eyes, loud, heaving sobs tearing from his throat, and still he did not look away.

Not until the sobs drove him to his knees did his determined gaze fall....

The thought of his parents, the family that took him in and cater for him and the family that later accepted him..., why does pain and misery always coming to him, is he a curse.... ?

"Is he ever going to wake-up....? Max muttered with tears flowing profusely from his eyes..

Slow desolate tears ran from Giselle's unblinking eyes and dripped steadily into her dress., some falling on Pious shoulder who clutched to her dress.....

"Everything, everything... "Pious whimpered and more tears drip down... "Everything is gone..., the palace, the throne, everything is destroyed... "Pious muttered with heavy sobs....

The hospital room door opened and a guard came in....
"Your majesty... "The guard said..

With a snort, Pious release himself from Giselle and turn to face the guard.... "How many are dead...?

The guard exhales.... "Seventy-eight are injured, fifty-two are dead..."

"Including your mother and my mother.... "Max cut in with tears..... "Edna and Kahefa...., and my father.... "Max sniff, tears poured down.... "And my father is in a coma.... "

"A maid called Rachael is also dead.... "The guard said..

"Dillan did this... "Francis said with fierce anger.... "Dillan burnt down the palace and killed those people including mum....,we shouldn't have let him go.., we shouldn't ..... "Francis whimpered and crunched down to the floor..... "He killed everyone, destroyed everything..., no palace, no throne... "






WHAT HAPPENS NEXT....?


STAY TUNED..., ONE MORE EPISODE TO THE BREATHTAKING FINALE......


KINGS..... DARK SHOWERS SHALL FALL DOWN...

KINGS
EPISODE 221 (part B)







WITH A HUFF, KESS SLOW DOWN THE CAR.., HE KICKED ON THE BREAK AS THE CAR RATTLED TO A STOP...
He pick his pistol from the front car seat his mind brooding over the burnt body they'd found in the bush...

He quickly open the car door, came down and close it back...
The location of the bush reminded him of Sonia, Steve's death..
He gritted as he began heading to his house door..
He insert key into the door mouth, unlock it and turn down the knob.., he went in closing the door behind him...

He sigh sluggishly and threw his pistol on the chair..., he thought of all the recent events...
He exhales when he realise that was the day for the coronation, he stare at the time, he wonder if he should go...

Tired, he lean his back on the chair..
He sat up when a knock came on the door..., he quickly pick up his pistol and tuck it between his trouser and short...
The knock came again, this time gently...
He stood up, wondering who it is...

Slowly, he trot towards the window...
His hands slowing stretching to his gun, he dragged the curtain and look out..

Shock swept through him when he saw her..
Hear pulsating you and shock etched wildly on his face, he quickly rushed to the door and creaked it open...

Their eyes met when the door was wide open...
"So.... "He blinked, doubting if she was truly there or it was just his imagination....

"Hi... "She said lightly interrupting his thoughts.

His heart skipped... "Sonia... "he muttered with shaken mouth

She look away a bit ashamed to reply...

Kess look out, when he saw no-one, he said... "Come in.. "

Sonia swallowed, contemplating if she should do as he said or just leave...

"Please... "Kess said crisply

With a deep drag, she walked in slowly as he pace the way for her....

Kess quickly close the door the moment she was in..., shabbily, heart throbbing, he spun round to face her..

For a moment, they just stood staring at each other.
Sonia purse her lips, she look away shyly, a bit ashamed on the way that she left, she look away and focus her eyes on the decorations of the house... "Your house look more nice... "She said shabbily not really knowing what to say or why she even came to see him....

Kess scoffs.. "More nice.. "

She grunts, tossing a strap of her hair backward...

"When did you return...? Kess ask

Sonia sniff, with a sigh, she sat down on the chair...

"Why did you leave without saying goodbye...? Kess added, the content of the letter she left sweeping afresh in his head...

"I left a note... "

"A note is not you... "

She grunts.... "I stated why i left.. "

"It wasn't your decision to make Sonia.... "He said with folded hands...

He sigh heavily when his eyes fell on her, she was more beautiful than she was.., more glistening and more attracted he was to her..., those faded feelings he thought he might never feel again came running back into his head..., how can he forget this beautiful woman...

"You and i know it was the right thing to do... "

"I was capable of taking care of my problems.. "Kess purred

"You mean me... ?

Kess gritted.. "No.. "

"I was your problem.., my presence put you in a bad position, you knew everything i did.., if you were me, what would you have done.. ?

"I would have stayed... "he snapped

"No you wouldn't, i did what i did to help you., to free you from me.. "

"Well guess what... ?he snapped..
He swallowed, his next words almost pouring out from his mouth...

"Am just saying.... "He gritted, words eluded him..

"I know what you're saying... "She cut in.... "Maybe it was a mistake showing up here again..."She said standing up..

"No... "He scurred immediately... "Please, sit... "

Sonia snort and slowly sat down back....
"Am i still wanted..? She ask with a deep intake..

"Not really.. "He replied with clenched teeth

There was silence for a while, each staring away into space lost in their own thoughts...

"So where did you go...? Kess ask breaking the silence..

Sonia scrubed her brows, she raised her eyelids to face him... "A friend's place... "

"A friend...!

She suck her teeth... "She lives in the city, i squat there for a while.... "

She remnebered how her friend had introduced her to a gangster lord..., that was how she got the gun...
After that she secretly returned to town, she had called Pious for a private meeting and when Pious called her and gave her a chance to ruin the chief life, she had suggested Carlos be taken to the very place Steve died....

Kess sigh heavily....,he remenbered the burnt body, though the body was burnt beyond recognition, he had Called Pious the previous day asking about the whereabouts of the chief and he'd said the chief was done for...

"You came back for Carlos, didn't you...? He ask crisply..

She puff and turn away her gaze....

"Is that why you came back.? He ask again, his heart beating for a reply...

"Carlos had to die... "

His heart skipped and flattened by her reply.., she came for Carlos, and not him.....
"Did you kill him...? He ask

She huff and turn away her face...

"A burnt body was discovered in the same location....."He suck his teeth, not wanting to bring back dead memories but are they really dead.. "Steve died.. "

He study her gaze, he noticed she was tense perhaps lost... "Was that the chief...?

She swallowed, then she fixed her eyes on him... "Yes..., i burnt his body... "

"Alive...?

"No... "

He insufflate, remembering his contribution in the chief's murder.., he broke the law, he knew that for a fact but it will kill him if the chief had gotten arrested and freed again.., he had no choice...., he had to break some rules to get rid of the chief, now he was lost on who he really is..., how is he different from Philip...?

Sonia inhale... "You aren't comfortable with me here..."She said.... "Seeing a murderer in front of you...."

"You aren't a murderer Sonia... "He cut in immediately... "The only murderer here is me.., i told Pious the police were coming for the chief and he took him to that place..., am the reason the chief is dead... "

She scoffs... "You don't understand... ,since the dead of my parents and Steve, the only thing i have wanted and prayed for is killing the chief... "

"Did killing him relieved you of the pains you feel..?

She bit her lower lips, his question sinking deep in her... "That open hole the chief has pricked with his murderous hands will be never be filled....,i will always carry this pain with me till the day of my death... "







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Elder Utero crocked his throat as he stare at the crowd..., he look at Edna who motioned with a nod for him to begin....

"Once again, we've gathered here in this great hall to witness another great event..., a coronation of our prince, the son of our late king who was brutally murdered five years ago.., the heir to the throne before the evil cold hands of satan chased them out of this kingdom.... "
He took a slight pause and then continue.... "People of Akpatu, rejoice and be glad for joy in abundance has come to us.., once again, we shall sleep peacefully with our eyes closed.., never again shall we fear for the safety of our people...., the evil men, the men who besieged us for the past five years are now people of the past..., God and the gods of this land has brought great justice to us..., rejoice,..for our millions tears of redemption has been heard..., God and our gods have save and protected our sons because they know this day will come.., a day that smile will beem once again in our face..... ,People of Akpatu, a new dawn has come... "

The crowd hail and screamed in joy







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Anger sparkling through his eyes, Dillan walked into the kitchen.., there was no one in sight.., all the maids and guards has all gone to the great hall to serve..

He slowly drop the hood, fires of fury smoldered in his face.., his brows furrowed with fierce ferocity...
With rage in his eys, he trot towards the gas.., without a second thought, he turn on all the gas cooker..

He look out from the kitchen window.., he smile when he saw Antonia switching on the gas cylinder.......
He stood, letting the gas fill the air....







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Ted grunts in anger as the noise from the hall echoed in his ears...
With the bag in his hands, he went into the hall...,he force his way through the crowd to the middle of the hall.., there he dropped the bag on a chair, he zip it open a bit, he smile to himself when he realise the bomb was counting down...
He zip it back,...,look around, everyone was focus on Elder Utero who was still talking..

With a snort, Ted spun round and started walking outside.....








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Francis sigh as he shift his gaze from his brother to the rest of the family.., and then to the crowd..
He stood up and walk outside.., the thought of ogini filled his head, ogini's daughters words still ringing in his head, he didn't want to believe it was just his imagination...
He took a few steps from the great hall..,his eyes staring at everyone who was walking in and going out...

He scrubed his eyes when he saw the maid they met when they came to the palace carrying two gallons..
He wonder where she was taking the gallons to, with curiosity, he decided to find out.....






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Dillan smile as the gas filled the air..., he turn around when he heard footsteps...

"The gallons... "Antonia said breathing heavily

Dillan opened one of the gallons, a wry wicked smile made way to his lips when he realise it was fuel....
"Fine, help me.... "he said locking the kitchen door as he began to drag the gallons upstairs....

"Hey.... "A guard said from behind them..... "What are you doing here.... "
The guard sniff... "Gas.... "he muttered..

Infuriated, Dillan walk towards him...

"Is that gas...? The guard ask trotting towards the kitchen....

Without hesitation, Dillan quickly stabbed the guard's neck from behind...

Fear stroked Antonia as blood began to gush out from the guard's neck...

The guard fell to the floor gasping for breathe...

"Now.... "Dillan shouted

With shaking hands, Antonia opened the gallons and began pouring the fuel on the floor...








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Francis hasten his feet when he realise there was no guard on guard.., he wonder why, then he remenbered they must all be at the great hall...
He quickly walk towards the palace doors...., he pushed the door open...
Shock raced through him, he sniff wondering if it was gas he was smelling or something else....
He trot forward, towards the kitchen...
He stepped back when he realise he stepped on something liquid..., he crouched down wondering if it was water.., he quickly smelled it, his heart almost bursted out of his chest when he realise it was fuel....

With a throbbing heart, he stepped forward, towards the throne room...,his eyes widened in shock and disbelief when he saw him pouring fuel on the throne....
"Dillan.... "He shouted....

With eyes sparkling anger.., Dillan turn to face him.....

"What are you doing.... "Francis shouted...

"You escaped death once.... "Dillan said, exasperation coated in his voice.... "Let's see how you'll escape it this time.., you're all going to die.., every last one of you for killing my father and taking my throne... "

"You're crazy...... "Francis shouted....

"Yes i am.... "Dillan said..

Just then his phone began to ring, he quickly brought it out, he smile when he realise it was Ted calling..... "Let's see who will save all of you this time... "Dillan added..
He brought out a lighter and threw it on the throne...

Instantly it caught fire, and the fire began to follow the line of fuel on the floor, consuming everything in sight...

Francis couldn't believe what was happening, was he dreaming....

"You have 50seconds to save those you love...., Francis...."Dillan said and quickly ran out through another door....

Francis stood still.., he couldn't move, he just stare at the fire..., Dillan's words hit him when the fire got close to him..
Heart racing fast, head spinning, he ran out screaming.....






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Elder Utero quickly pick up the crown as Pious knelt down.....

"In the presence of God almighty and the gods of this land, i crown you, Pious as.......

"Fire....... "Francis shouted from outside interrupting everyone....

His screams arouse everyone's attention...
People from outside started screaming..., just then the palace main building exploded, the firece fire consuming out from the roof...with a thunderous sound......

People quickly began to run from the hall.....

The bomb in the bag finally counted down to zero..., it beep, and then it exploded tearing everyone around it to pieces.....
The great hall collasped, the walls smashing heads on the floor...........







COULD THIS BE THE END... ?

NOT YOUR USUAL FAIRYTALE ENDING......


TBC

KINGS
EPISODE 221..(part A)






PIOUS FELT A SURGED OF HAPPINESS AS HE LOOK OUT FROM THE WINDOW..., HIS EYES FIXATED IN THE RUNAWAY GUARDS AND MAIDS WHO WERE NOW IN THEIR WORKING POSITION...

His mood lightened, hope blooming inside him.., the light of the palace was now back.., the news of his return has spread like wide fire.., people were trooping in to serve him, pledging their alliances to him...

"What do you think of this...?

Pious quickly spun round to face Giselle, he chuckled when he saw the royal attire she was holding.... "That's....

"Lovely... "Giselle cut in with a smile..

"Yes.. "He said crisply with clenched teeth...

"I specifically ask the tailor to make you this..., you're going to be king today... "

Pious smile.., steadily, he drew closer to her and held her face...., his eyes roam on her face.., Her average frame and perfect body were like of a model. Her blue eyes, like the sea, were calm and emotionless. Long, wavy dark hair, so smooth and silky, almost as if it was tailored from gold fabric...

He suck his teeth, wallowing in regret of his words.., the harsh words he said to her....

"Am sorry... "He muttered gently, his tender hands still on her face...

"For what...?

He smile.., her heart was golden, the perfect girl no man will want to lose... "For getting mad.., for not trusting you when i had no reason to doubt... "

"Baby... I..

He crunched down to his knees before she could finish her statement... "Giselle..., please forgive me by becoming my wife... "

Giselle swelled with joy... "Are you proposing again...?

Pious chulkled... "Is there anything wrong in proposing twice....?

She smile and stood him to his feet.., she sealed the seed of forgiveness with a kiss...

She withdraw her lips with a smile... "You're crazy, but i love you... "

"I love you too.... "He muttered and resumed the kiss... ..
He drew her closer to himself and kiss her deeply.., slowly, he pulled away, their breathe against each other... "Let's get married after the coronation.... "

She poked her eyes.. "What., so soon.. "

"We can invite your friends.., a flight will be arranged to bring them here..., please, i can't wait anymore baby.. "

She shrugged, smile radiating round her gorgeous mouth.., she drew closer and kiss him again...

"Is that a yes...?

She nodded happily.....







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A raw smile creep into Taka's cheek as he preen himself in the mirror...,he preen at the royal attire..

"You like it huh...? Francis ask adjusting the waist band is his trouser...

"Are you kidding...?, i love this dress.., it has a touch of royalty... "

Francis drew closer to him, he stare at his reflection in the mirror, his mind flash back to the night of the festival, the night his father died...

He huff, his palm gracing every inch of tte dress.., his brother was supposed to become king that morning..., those chiefs are bastards...

He shudder.. A raw fright swept through him.., when he remenbered Taka's words..

He sight heavily when he had an itch that something bad might happen..
He swallowed and shake off the thought ....

"Why do our dresses look alike...? Taka blared out..,his eyes fixated on Francis dress...

"Because we're brothers... "Francis said

Taka surged up with a smile..., he began to pose in different styles in front of the mirror... "Am a prince... "







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"The battle is finally over... "Kahefa said as she arrange Zuru shirt collar...

Zuru sigh.. "Yes it is..., we did it, we avenged my brother's dead... "

Kahefa beem with a smile.. "I never knew we'll be able to pull this out... "

"Look at where we are now dear... "Zuru said.. "At last, my nephew is becoming the king, my brother will be so happy in his grave... "

"Of course... "








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Max nibbed his lip, he stare at Rose number on his phone, he dialled it and quickly end it before it could ring..
He huff, wondering what was wrong with him.., he bit his lips painfully that he almost wince.., he wonder why he keeps thinking of her.., thoughts about her invade his head day and night...,she was a married woman for God sake...

He sigh, a sight of frustration.., he crounched down to the bed and snorted...

He stood up again, look at his phone, he swallowed and gather up courage to call her..., he convinced himself it will just be a simple invitation.., no strings.., but was he ready to see her..., he recalled the effect she had on him the last time they were together.., when she held his hand....

He never thought he could feel this way for a woman, especially a married one...

He grunts when he remenbered her smile.., her sugaring dimples...

He puff, his eyes fixated on the phone...
He made up his mind and decided to chase his stupid but strange desires for a married woman out of the way...

With that firece momentum, he dared to dail her number...

With a throbbing heart, he waited patiently with an impatient deep intake....

His heart skipped when the call connected.., words eluded him when her voice came up...

"Hey.... "Rose muttered again from the other end..

"Hey... "Max replied shabbily

"Hasn't the coronation started yet...? Rose ask.., her voice clipped

Max scoffs... "I thought you didn't know about the coronation... "

"Who doesn't know about the coronation..., it's the talk of the town.. "

Max nibbed his lips and sat back on the bed.., he brushed his hair with his palm, his other hand holding the phone firmly... "So are you coming....?

There was slight pause, then Rose voice came up again... "Someone has to make preparations for the chief's burial, something you should be doing, as his son.. "

Max scoffs... "You had known for a long time I'm not..."

"The town thinks you are..."Rose snapped

Max giggled... "I avoided going to places with the chief to prevent been seen and introduced as his son.., so i don't think much people know am his son... "

"Mmm... "

"But preparations for the chief's burial shouldn't stop you from attending the coronation of the king of your land... "Max said

"Not my land.. "Rose corrected...

"As a friend to your husband then.... "

Max exhales at the silence that erupted from the phone..

"Mr Ferico and i don't really talk much... "Rose said after much silence..

Max sigh heavily.... "Seems you've made up your mind not to come... "

"Am sorry... "Rose said.... "Attending coronations is really not my thing.... "

"Alright then... "Max muttered, disappointment coated in his voice.... "I will... "He scrubed his brows... "Call you later... "

"Have fun.... "Rose said

"Yeah.... "
Not adding another word, he ended the call, and said... "You too.. "








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Soft music was played in the great hall.., the great hall was filled up, with different types of people.., people came from far and near to grace the occasion...

Maids and guards were seen parading, many busy with other things..., seated at the front of the great hall, was Pious and the rest of the family.., the elders, both the greedy and the kind also sat down at the front, all merrying and rejoicing that finally light has come to Akpatu...







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Dillan drew down his sweater hood as he joined in the mass crowd that was trooping into the palace...
Not giving a damn where the rest of the crowd was diverting to, he took another direction into the main building....





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Antonia sigh, a sigh of relief as all the maids began to leave the kitchen, each heading to the great hall with trays of foods in their hands..

She yawn sluggishly, she carried her own tray of food, slowly, careful not to misstep, she stepped outside and began heading the same direction as the rest of the maids.. The great hall..

Just then a hand grabbed her.., shocked, she turn her face to see the person..

Dillan adjusted his black sweater hood so she could see his face...

"Your majesty....

"Shhh... "Dillan quickly silent her....
With anger eating deep in his eyes, he said.... "Do you still remember the plan...?

She nodded in fear...

"Good.... ,don't think of disappointing me, i employed you, i can unemploy you by killing you... "

Fear streaked Antonia... "I will do as you say your majesty... "

"And remenber..., don't think of telling anyone about our plans.., remenber you're doing this to protect your family, one mistake and your father, your deranged mother and little brother will be killed, do you understand what i just said...?

"Yess.... ,yes your majesty... "

"Good... "







KINGS...
EPISODE 221....(Part B)






TBC

ObaKlaz:
Well-done Silver1996. Ogini bless you!

Tah...i reject it, God bless me jhor

KINGS
EPISODE 220




WHEN THE SUN RISES CASTING THE TREES IN THEIR VIRESCENT HUES AND BRINGING THE WARM BROWN TONES BACK TO THE EARTH, The elders felt something new. It's as if invisible holes were poked in thier skin during the night and all their tension leeched out. Their steps feel lighter and they tilts their faces toward Pious, Edna and the rest of the family...

Pious swallowed again, unmanly it was, his muscles were shaking and tears stream from his half closed eyes,tears of joy that it was finally over.... He held his breath behind pursed lips to steel himself against the gales of laughter to come....

Edna curled her fingers around the gown. At last she could release her past, let it float away into obscurity. Happiness flowed through her, warming her skin like the rays of an early summer sun. Her customary cautious grin exploded into a radiant smile that she had never worn before, not even as a small girl. Everything was going to be alright now, she had her sons and the rest of her family. They were a team. They had been from the beginning no one could separate them, for better or worse. She would never fear the darkness again because she would never be alone.

"Isn't God and the gods of our land wonderful ..."Elder Utero said with a fat smile on his face...

"Indeed they are.... "Elder Ojobo replied...

"Let God and the gods be praised... "Azuk said...

"Indeed, today is the most happiest day in this land.. "Another elder said... "Today is a day to remenber., because it marks a new dawn in Akpatu..., our princes, our queen..,the family we all thought had perished has return to us..., no more shall the wicked ones rule over us.., we're free.. "

"My prince... "Elder Utero said... "When are you planning on taking the throne.. ?

Pious suck his teeth... "Am planning on going there, that is if i have all your support... "

"Of course you have our support.. "Elder Ojoba blared out.. "You're the rightful heir to the throne..., everyone will support you... "

"I propose we go to the palace now and chased out that seed of destruction from the throne and the palace ..."

"Yes..., we are in support... "The elders rotted out

Pious took a deep breathe.., he glance at the rest of his family who all nodded in support.., finally..., he was going home..., where he belonged...








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Dillan eyes flashed with indignance and anger, much like lightning on a pitch black night...,he clenched his fist, and gritted teeth from effort to remain silent, his hunched form exuded an animosity that was like acid - burning, slicing, potent, his face was red with suppressed rage..

Jaw rooted, Burning rage hissed through his body like deathly poison, screeching a demanded release in the form of unwanted violence. It was like a volcano erupting; fury sweeping off him like ferocious waves. The wrath consumed like, engulfing his moralities and destroying the boundaries of loyalty....,self limit...

His eyes narrowed.., deep anger sinked and churned within him as he saw them pushed the throne room door open...

He glowered at them.., their eyes exchanging dangerous glances....

Pious scoffs..., his eyes roam round the throne room.., he remenbered his father sitting on the throne and him on the prince chair..., he crocked his throat and fused his gaze on Dillan....

"I believe we haven't been properly introduced... "Pious said... "I am...

"I know who you are... "Dillan cut in angrily.... "You're the bastard who killed my father.... "He retorted..

"Wrong... "Pious snapped.... "I am Pious, the king of this land, the one whose throne you're sitting on... "

"You're nothing but a murderer who hides behind men with guns... "Dillan snarled...

"How dare you... "Elder Utero yelled... "You're talking to the king.. "

"I am the king.. "Dillan hollered

"No, you are not... "Edna cut in infuriated...."Your father is the animal that took it away, your father....

"Mum... "Pious cut in...

Edna grunts angrily...

Pious gritted.... "So spoil brat, am willing to spare your life despite the fact that you connive with the chiefs to have my brother killed...., i will give you a chance to make right every wrong your father have done.., can you step out of my throne now... ?

Dillan glared at him, fires of fury and hatred smoldering in his small narrowed eyes as he weighed the pros and cons of the various and creative means available to him for exacting revenge.....

"Please take him off my throne... "Pious said... .

Two thugs stepped forward and began walking towards Dillan...

"Don't touch me... "Dillan yelled but his words were no use, they quickly dragged him down from the throne..

Pious removed the crown from Dillan's head as the thugs drag him out...

Pious walk towards the throne.., he sniff as he remenbered his father's dying moment....

"Your majesty... "Elder Utero said bowing down..

"All hail your majesty... "Elder Ojoba shouted...








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"Pack your things, we're leaving... "Dillan said angrily the moment he entered Bianca's room...

"Are we just going to give up the throne., just like that.., without a fight... "

"Just pack...,except you choose on staying here... "He yelled and walk out angrily....








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Taka chulkled as he look at the room he once stayed in the palace., he walked towards the window.., he took a deep drag, emptying the silence of the palace into his system...

"I guess you still like the room...? Francis ask from the door

Taka scoffs and spun round to face him... "It's room for servants, it doesn't befit my status.. "

"Your status.... "

"Yes...., have you forgotten your promise to me..,you promise to make me a prime minister, or the king's special adviser.. "

"I never promised you that.., and what would you advise the king.., how to kill...?

Taka grunts... "Killing is not everything i do... ,and speaking of killing...., your brother shouldn't have let Dillan, Bianca and Gerald leave..., especially Dillan.... "

"You think Dillan might do something to us.. "

Taka scoffs... "Are you kidding..., he's the only surviving son of Carlos or haven't you heard...., if you need a clean land, pluck off the root instead of cutting only the branches .."

"So you saying we should have killed him...?

"He tried to kill you.., what makes you think he won't do again...?

Francis gritted....

"Your brother killed his father....

"He didn't... "

"Doesn't make any difference.... "Taka purred.... "To him, your brother killed his father...., letting him leave this palace is like giving him room for revenge and trust me Francis.., you won't see him coming... "

"Dillan has no one except his mother..., the chiefs that supports him are all dead.. "

Taka poked his eyes at him.... "For the sake of the throne and my prime minister's position.., let's hope you're right.... "

Francis snort.., he thought about Taka's words..., he exhales when he realise to an extent, Taka was right...., it was a mistake letting Dillan walk....








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HOURS LATER...


With folded hands, Bianca pace around..., her eyes roaming in chief Carlos house..., she puff and turn to face Dillan..."where did you say your mother is..?

Irritation spiked through Dillan... "I told you she has gone back go the states... "

"Then when is she coming back ..., isn't it obvious your father is dead... "

"I know my father is dead... "Dillan snarled... "That bastard wouldn't show his face at the palace if he was alive... "

"So what are we going to do..., how are we going to survive because surely sooner or later they will go for the company... "

"I transfered all the money from the royal account to a private one.. "

Bianca slack-jawed her eyes in shock.... "When did you do that...?

"Yesterday..."

"Oh God.., why didn't you tell me... "

"I wanted to okay.., i was angry... "

"Angry.., at me...?

"At those bastards who ruined my life and my family..."He scoffs... "What did they think, that i will give up the throne without a fight... "

"So what we going to do... ?

The door creaked open and Ted came in....
"The coronation is tomorrow.... "Ted said..

Dillan gave a dry taunting laugh.... "Good... "

"Good what....? Bianca ask..

"Is everything ready.... "Dillan ask

"Yes.... "Ted replied

"Dillan, what's going on here...? Bianca ask anxiously...

"A firece speed... "Dillan said

"Meaning... "

Dillan curl his lips... "When gunpowder meets fire, only one thing can happen... "

"Explosion.... "Ted replied..

"Ticktock ticktock ticktock ticktock ticktock ticktock ticktock ticktock ticktock... BOOM.. "







FEW HOURS TO THE CORONATION CEREMONY....



KINGS... TBC

KINGS
EPISODE 219






THEY ALL WATCHED AS THE POLICEMEN MOVED FROM ONE ROOM TO THE OTHER.....
Giselle shudder as they got to the door where carlos was locked in...

"What's in this room... ?,A sergeant ask..

Giselle glance at Edna then at Pious....

"Open it... "Kess ordered..

Without hesitation, the sergeant turn down the knob...

Shock swept through Giselle, Edna and Kahefa when they saw the room empty...

The three women quickly shift their gaze to Pious....

The sergeant walked in, the room was well cleaned, there was no sign of chains, blood...
The sergeant look at him, then he close the door and they move ahead.....

"Thank you for the information.... "Pious whispered to Kess as he drew nearer to him

Kess gave him a wry smile and move ahead with the rest of the policemen..








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"Everything is cleared... "A sergeant said... "The chief is not here... "

"We're really sorry for all the inconveniences Mr Carter.. "

Pious gritted..

They watched as the police left the house....

"What the hell just happened...? Giselle queried when she realise the police were out of earshot...

"I thought the chief was there... "Kahefa added...

"What's going on here Pious..? Edna ask

Pious swallowed... "We had him moved.. "

"Moved...? Giselle scurred..

"Moved to where...? Edna added

"How did you know the police were coming here... ?Kahefa ask rolling her eyes from Pious to Zuru... "Is there something we don't know.. "

"Inspector Kess called me and informed me they were coming here..., is a return favour for helping him expose his partner... "

"What...? Edna purred... "Why would Kess want to help.. "

"Because he too wants the chief dead..."Pious replied with clenched teeth... "He propose to help me take the chief down if i help him bring down his partner. "

"Isn't he supposed be arresting the chief... ?Giselle ask

"He know very well the chief will escape the law again if arrested.., the only way to get rid of the chief is to break the law which he did.. "

"so where is the chief...?








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"Ready boys... "Ted said setting ready his pistol.... "Car on sight.. "

"Are you sure they have the chief...? Bobby ask

"There is only one way to find out. "Ted replied cocking the pistol...

They sat on their car, paying attention to the police vehicle that was approaching..

Head straight,.they fix their eyes on the police vehicle windscreen until it passed them...

"Sh*t...!Ted muttered disgusted... "The chief is not in the car.

"Neither is Mr Carter.... "Bobby added....








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Carlos clatters on the floor, dust smashing from the ground as he landed on the floor...
He wince as he try to stand up...

An angry thug quickly kick him and he fell back to the ground..
Another thug lift him, carried a rickety chair from the hut and sat him down....

Carlos growled as he tried to regain his strength...
Another thug quickly threw a fist on his face and blood splattered out from his mouth.......

The thug punched him again, and again until Carlos collasped to the floor with the chair.....

"Stop... "Another thug said.... "Mr Carter is here... "

The thug grunts and lift Carlos back on the chair...

Carlos grimace in pains.., blood oozing profusely from his face and mouth....
His eye and forehead was already swollen.., he try to move his hands but nothing seem to work..
With furious eyes, he glared at Pious...

Pious look round the place.., the hut was old, grasses have overgrown the mud walls ...,Pious suck his teeth and shift his attention to bloodied Carlos....

"Can you see me chief...? Pious ask waving his hands in front of his eyes...

Carlos grunts and groan in pains.., fires of fury wrinkled his bloodied face...

"Wake him... "Pious said...

Without hesitation, one of the thug slapped Carlos hard on his right cheek...

"Pious.... "Carlos growled trying to stand up but the thug pushed him back...

They didn't hesitate before they began to tie him up.., wrapping the ropes round his body, his hands and legs...,knotting it tight on the back of the chair ....

"How are you feeling now chief....? Pious ask with a taunting smile....

"Kill me now... "Carlos groan..

"Kill you...! Pious grind his teeth.... "You have no idea how long i have wanted to do that but you're not to die by my hands chief..., but rather you'll die in the hands of someone you've offended.., someone who hates you even more than i do..."

Carlos grunts in pains., eyes sparkling anger he drew his face forward to Pious... "Who's coming to kill me...?

Pious scoffs... "You'll find out soon enough chief.... "
"Gag him... "Pious added

Without hesitation, the thugs tape his mouth..

Carlos whimpered.., he felt breathless.., with angry eyes he watched as they left the hut and close the shaking old rickety door...

Carlos try to speak but his mouth was close.., he began dragging the chair but the ropes were solid..., he couldn't move, couldn't breathe...

Blood, tears of anger and frustration sheen down from his forehead, his brows, slowing dripping down into his bare chest and stomach...







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A single tear slid down from Rose warm, butterscotch eyes, followed by another one, and another one, until soon, a steady stream of salty tears flowed it's way down her pale cheek, releasing the sadness and sorrow that has been held inside of her for all this time but still she did not make a sound....

She turn to face Max who was sniffling into his sleeves..,she grunts and wipe off her tears....

She look round the house, she sniff as a tear almost wrecked down her cheek, but she wiped it off before it could flowed out....

"You know, it's not fun pretending to weep for someone that you wished dead.. "

Max look askance at her... ,he rub his eyes, swallowed when he met her gaze, she looked at him with that same suspicion face she'd given him a million times before. He felt a stinging in his nose and his throat started to tighten....

"Or are you going to still deny it...? Rose asked in a serious tone...

"You know a week ago, I wouldn't have been able to understand why someone would want to cry. But now, alone in this big house, it's easy. It could be quick relief or a painstakingly long process of confusion, denial, embarrassment and anger. Either way, in the end, I felt better and sad... "

"And what do you possibly mean by that... ?

Max nibbed his lips.... "Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see life with a clearer view again...,don't you think so..?

Rose gritted, she bit her lower lips as she walked over to a chair and sat down facing him.... "So you admitting everything was your plan.., you played the good son, carjoled my father-in-law into giving you everything and Mr Carter convinced My husband, now in police custody to kill his own father...."

Max scoffs... "You're wrong about one thing.., I never carjoled the chief into giving me anything...

"But am right about the rest... "Rose interjects..

"Cant say you are... ,after all the murderer is your husband.. "

"Is that what you think...?

"Isn't he your husband...?

"That demon ceased to be my husband the very day he dump me in a gutter of water.. "

"He did that...? Max ask with muffled lips

Rose grunts... "You have no idea what that man has done to me..., call me an unconcerned wife or possibly the devil, but am glad he's going to jail..."

"Mmm... "

"Admit it or not, you're behind this.... "

"Behind what...?

Rose twitch her eyes... "When will you stop pretending...?

"When will you stop accusing me...?, My father just died.., the least you could do is console me... "

"And who would console me...?

Max scoffs...

"You see, i don't blame you for killing the chief and getting my husband arrested....,the chief was in support ofJacob marrying that dead slut.... "

"Must have been terrifying for you... "

Rose made a dry laugh.... "Like i said earlier, i don't blame you and Mr Carter for what you both did..., am glad the chief wasn't able to change his will before his sudden death.., which means the property is still in my husband's name and since i bear that name, am entitled to every portion of the chief's property...., killing my father-in-law and getting my husband arrested..... "She smile..... "You just made me the boss... "








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HOURS LATER....




She kick the brakes and race the engine to a stop..., she look at the top mirror, then she pick up her black lipstick and apply it on her lips.., she pick up her dark glasses and wore them...

She lower her gaze, preening her black on black shirt and trouser....
She glance at the backseat, she sigh heavily and pick up the briefcase from the backseat...

With a snort, she slowly opened the car door, black snadals with high heels touch the ground first, then she stepped out from the car and close the door...

She scan her eyes round the area, the memories of the last time she was there race through her head...
With a firece anger and the briefcase in her hand, she went into the bush making her way to the hut......








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Infuriated, Dillan smashed the glass in his hand on the wall...
He groan, exasperation coated in every part of him....

The door creak opened and Bianca rushed in breathing heavily....
"Have you heard....? She blared out..

With angry eyes, Dillan turn to face her.....

"Chief Buzo is dead,murdered by his own son..... "Bianca blared out

"And how does that help in finding my father..., Ted said he wasn't in the car.. "

""Clearly you are not seeing what am seeing here.... "Bianca said... "Chief Buzo and your father were the only chiefs left...,with Chief Buzo dead and your father nowhere to be found.....,it only means one thing.. "

"Means what....?

"They're coming here to reclaim their throne.... "









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Slowly she pushed the door open, then she stepped in, the briefcase still in her hand.., a black devil.., her angry eyes staring at him through the dark shade....

Carlos grunts in pains as he try to raise his head to face her......
She removed her dark shade.., fires of fury smoldered in the corners of her mouth....

"Mmm... "Carlos whimpered in pains...., Sonia, the angel of death.... "

Sonia grunts annoyed... ,she scan her eyes round the hut.... "Do you remember this place chief....?

Carlos grimace....

"This is where you killed Steve.... "Sonia said

"You mean where he tried to kill me.... ?

Frown lines encroached on Sonia's forehead..., she quickly dropped the briefcase...

"So, are you going to kill me...?

Not giving him the dignity of a reply, Sonia opened the briefcase and brought out a pistol..

Shock wrecked Carlos spines as he saw the gun....

"You killed my parents and you also killed my fiance.... "She said, with fierce energy, she cocked the gun and point it at him....

"You locked me up like an animal for five years..., you ruined my life.., there is no mercy for what you did to me....

"You..........

Before Carlos could finish his sentence, Sonia shot his right leg......

"That's for my father... "She said angrily...

Carlos screamed in pains...

Without hesitation, she shot his other leg.... "That's for my mother.... "

Tears began to drip from her eyes as the old painful memories began to creep into her head..., "And this is for Steve..... "She shot his forehead

Carlos gave up the ghost instantly....

Uncontrollable tears rolled down Sonia's face..., she quickly crunched down to carry the briefcase..., she took out a can of fuel....

Angrily, she began to pour it on Carlos lifeless body....
She threw the can in his face and quickly brought out a lighter....

She close the briefcase, wipe away her tears and began to held to the dried door..., she spun round to face him.... "And this is for me... "She said and threw the lighter in his body...

The fuel reacted and the fire slowly went ablaze...

With a last glare at him, Sonia stepped outside as Carlos body burn...., shs didn't look back.., didn't shed any other tear..., she was soulless...., evil hearted to the core....

The fire catch the dry leaves and woods on the roof and it flamed out... A firece fire.... Wrecking the hut to the ground, barbecuing Carlos body........







NEXT ON KINGS......



TBC

KINGS
EPISODE 218






HIS HEAD HURT TOO MUCH. HIS BODY HURT TOO MUCH. IT SEEMED THAT EVERYTHING HURT TOO MUCH. Slowly, his sense started to send reports back to his brain. There were bruises and cuts and scrapes and maybe some breaks. Carlos kept his eyes closed, not because he didn’t want to see where he was, but he thought it would hurt too much to open them....

Bogier hurt everywhere. His nipples hurt, his toes hurt, his watchband hurt, the elastic in his underpants hurt. His mind hurt. But his chest was the worst...

A dull sciatic ache had settled into Carlos’s left leg..., Ten seconds passed, and then twenty and thirty, and finally the pain started to pull back like the tide going out. It left his fingers first, and then slowly worked its way up his arm. Carlos took a couple of deep breaths and then started to slowly open his mouth...,but his words faded before they could come out...

On Pious signal.., the thug whipped Carlos again and Carlos grunts in pains...

Carlos wince and groan in anger as the cane landed on his back.., then his bare chest...

The thug stopped on Pious signal...

Carlos growl.., A harsh half-stifled yell bouncing out from his mouth.., Every jostle sent ripples of pain through his shoulder, back and neck...

His flesh wound still oozed blood and the entire right side of his body wore a purple-yellow smear of bruise....
Pain sheeted through him with a terrible intensity as he glared at Pious who reciprocated with a taunting smile..
Ignoring the pain in his thigh, the blood seeping from the cut in his left arm, he chuckled...

"How does it feel like chief...? Pious ask moving around him..

Carlos made a low growl again.., he spat blood on the floor...,his eyes sparkling anger... "You wont get away with this.. "he growl

"Get away... !Pious scoffs.... "Am not sure you've realise where you are..., who's coming to find you.., your little police pet or your thugs..., they know very well they can't come here, and your little police friend has been arrested..., the police are searching for you..., this is the only place you're safe.. "

Carlos chulkled... "Torture me all you want..., if you don't kill me, i will make you regret it for the rest of your live... "

"I would have killed you but surely you of all people should understand why i can't have blood on my hands... "

Carlos scoffs... "You already have blood on your hands..., everything that has been happening is your plan.... "

"I didn't kill Ayu.., neither did i kill Mayo.., you did that yourself... "

As Carlos doubled over in pain, Carver karate-chopped the back of his neck....,he groan but didn't give a reply...

"Who would have thought you're capable of killing your own kind... ?

Carlos snarled... "I should have killed you the very first day you set back your foot on this land... "

"But you didn't.., did you...?

Carlos growled

"And do you know why...? Pious added... "Because am already a dead man..., Dead men don't die twice... "

Carlos groan at him but the chains held his hand up...

"Whip him... "

The thug didn't hesitate before he whip Carlos hard....









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With a shrug, Buzo swung his shirt on..., he wore his shoes, pick up his briefcase..
He stood in front of the mirror and preen himself for a while..., he pick up his phone wondering if he should call the lawyer again..

He snort when he felt there was no need for that.., he'd called to inform the lawyer earlier that he was coming.
He preened himself one last time and trot towards the door..., he thought of taking Max with him but he felt the surprise he have for him won't be a surprise anymore if Max were to discover..

Slowly, he turn down the knob...

Jacob face surfaced as the door creak wide open...
Jacob angry eyes fell on the briefcase he was holding.... "Going somewhere father....?

"I thought i warned you not to come here again... "Buzo snarled..

Jacob curled his lips... "Why don't we have a little father to son talk... "

Buzo hissed and try to push him aside but Jacob stiffened body didn't move...

"Out of my way.. "Buzo yelled...

"Not until we talk.. "

"We have nothing to talk about.. "

"Yes we do father... "Jacob snapped... "We've alot to talk about.. "

"OK fine., what is it you want to tell me.. ?

Jacob look around, Buzo thugs were outside..., with a puff he stepped inside the room....

"What is it...? Buzo raved

"Just close the door father... "

Buzo grunts with annoyance, he hesitated a bit wondering what this stupid son of his have to tell him...., with knitted brows, he slammed the door close....

"What is it...? Buzo ask again...

Jacob clenched his hands.., with muffled lips, he scan his eyes round the room..... "Do you remember when i was a kid, the day Desmond and i ran into your room and we broke the lila glass mother gave you as a gift...?

A wry smile smoldered on the corners of Jacobs mouth as the thoughts about the old days crawl their way into him... "You were so mad at us..., you had us flogged and that scared late Desmond away from coming here..."

"Is this what you left your house to tell me.., how you and the late king broke my lila glass gifted to me by my late wife.. "

"Am just trying to tell you how i felt that day.., i cried throughout after your thugs flogged me..., but i learnt something.., never touch what isn't yours even if it's yours hypothetically...

"You still haven't said anything meaningful.... "

"Where are you going with the briefcase...? Jacob ask

Buzo look askance at him... "It's obvious you just want to waste my time.... "

"Are you going to see the lawyer...?

Shock, Buzo poked his eyes at him...

"I overheard your call..., the lawyer said he'll be back in three days and now he's back... "

"And what else did you hear...?

"How you want to give what belongs to me to that dry bird who calls you father... "

Frown lines encroach on Buzo's face as he glared at him......

"What have i ever done to you father..., why do you hate me so much... ?

"You're no longer the son i use to know... "

"So are you father... "Jacob interjects angrily... "You changed.., you stopped seeing me as a son, no matter what i do to please you, you're never pleased.. "

"You never changed Jacob.., other sons make their father proud.., everything you've brought to me since your mother, my dear wife died is misery and disgrace.. "

"Whatever i am.., you made me that way..., if am bad., it's your fault..., i grew up just the way you trained me.. "

"I never taught you to rape a young girl.., I never taught you to throw your wife in the gutters..., i never taught you to be promiscuous...., you've been nothing but a thorn on my flesh.. "

"Am your son... "Jacob yelled, anger sparking through his eyes..... "And am still your son.., no matter what i am, no matter the person i have become, am still your son and it isn't right you're giving my inheritance to someone else... "

"Max is my son.. "

"Am also your son... "Jacob hollered.....

Buzo swallowed.., anger licking through him.. "I don't have time for this... "He said turning to face the door..

"Father.... "Jacob shouted...

Buzo turn round to face him again, shock swept through him when he saw a gun facing him...
"What is the meaning of this Jacob...? He ask infuriated.., shock etched in his voice..

Jacob glowered at him.... "I can't let you give my inheritance to that boy... "

"Are you insane....?

Jacob sniff, fires of fury smoldered in the corners of his mouth.., facial muscles twitching in rage...

"You see.., this is the reason i said you're not my son.., what kind of son will point a gun to his father face... ?

"What kind of a father will give his son's inheritance to someone else...?

"That someone else is your brother... "

"He's not my brother.. "He yelled....

"So what do you want to do..., kill me...?

Jacob grunts but didn't reply..., he hold the gun firmly...

Buzo glared at him, when he gave no reply, he pick up the briefcase and face the door again....

He stopped in his tracks when he heard the cooking of the gun....

"You can't do this to me father... "Jacob retorted with angry eyes... "I can't let you do this... "

Buzo spun round to face him.... "You can't change my mind.., am giving a bigger portion of my property to Max.., he alone will know how to manage it, you on the other hand will squander it all on women... "

"Am your first son... "Jacob boom out..... "I should be getting the fat share of your property not the other way round... "

"Giving an equal share to the two of you was my initial plan... ,but now i see you don't deserve an equal share.., you deserve a lesser one.., how dare you point a gun at me.... "Buzo blared out.....

"Have you forgotten who i am....? Buzo added with furious eyes walking close to him

Jacob curl his lips.., his fingers wrapped around the trigger....

Buzo walk closer to him, the gun muzzle hitting his forehead.... "I dare you to shoot me Jacob.., shoot me and see what my thugs will do to you... "

"Well it's a good thing am holding a silencer.... "

Without hesitation, Buzo quickly grab the gun but Jacob hands were still firm on it...

Buzo tried to hit the gun from his hand.., while Jacob struggled to take control, his fingers still wrapped on the trigger...,just then the gun fired....

Shock swept through them both..., Jacob let go as Buzo began to collapse...

Jacob quickly grab Buzo before he could fall to his knees.... "Father.... "He shouted as the realization of what he has done hit him...

"Y..., yo... "Buzo try to form words but nothing came out...

"Father.., father.., don't say anything.... "Jacob said with throbbing heart, his hands on Buzo stomach that was pouring out blood...

Buzo held Jacob neck..., his bloodied hand forming a blood line on his neck....,he wince in pains.., slowly, his breathe began to fade.., everything began to empty into shadows.., then total darkness...

"Father..., father... "Jacob whimpered, i didn't mean to do it..., i just came to threaten you with the gun.., i.....,"He sniff.., hot tears dropped from his tears.... "Father..., father.... "

He lean his head to Buzo chest... "Oh God... "He muttered when he realise he wasn't breathing anymore...

He quickly stood to his feet, wondering what next to do..., he pick up the gun again when he realise the bastard who had led him to this was still alive...
With the gun in his hand, he took a step...

Just then the door was kicked open....

"Drop the gun.... "A police sergeant shouted... "Your hands behind your head... "

With a pulsating heart.., Jacob dropped the gun when he realise they were more than five policemen....., he knelt down and placed his hand behind him.., his father's blood flowing to his side.....

The sergeant quickly handcuffed his hand...

"Father.... "Max shouted running to his Buzo side...

Jacob glared at Max as he was dragged away by the police....

"Thank you for calling us.... "A sergeant said to Max.... "Am really sorry for your lost... "








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"Amen... "They all echoed
They quickly picked up their spoons to eat when the door creaked open....

"Mr Carter..... "Inspector Kess said walking towards them with other policemen...

Pious and the rest of the family quickly stood up...

"We've a warrant to search this house"Kess said

"Why would you want to search my house... ?

"We believe The chief, Chief Carlos is been held here... "

"Chief Carlos.... "Pious purred

"If he isn't..., i believe you have nothing to be afraid of.... "Kess said

Pious gave Kess a hard look and Kess reciprocated...

"Officers.., spread out... "Kess said.....

Giselle watched as the policemen began to look around..., she glance at Edna, then at Francis, then at Kahefa and Zuru.., then at Taka, then back to Pious and finally Kess.....

"Everything is about to go to hell... "She muttered to herself...







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Ted exhale and the smoke from the cigar spread it's scent into the air....

Without hesitation, he pick up his ringing phone and answered....

"Are they out with my father...? Dillan asked from the other end...

"No... "Ted said.... "We're still waiting... "

"Make no mistake.... "Dillan said... "As soon as my father is brought out..., kill the police, rescue my father and kill that bastard call Pious... "






WHAT HAPPENS NOW...?


WHO WILL LIVE, WHO WILL DIE..?


WHOSE HANDS WILL BE STAINED WITH BLOOD BLOOD BLOOD....?

Read on.., four episodes to the finale... Not your usual fairytale ending.....





TBC........

KINGS
EPISODE 217







WITH A TOWEL TIED ROUND HIS WAIST, PIOUS STEPPED OUT FROM THE BATHROOM.., he quickly turn away his face when he caught glance of Giselle on the bed...

His eyes moved to the clock on the wall.., he sigh, pick up his cream and moistened the lotion in his skin...
He stripped to his shorts and quickly change into a nightwear..

He hesitated a bit before climbing into the bed, not bothering to look at Giselle's face..., he drew the duvet to his waist..

He turn away his face from Giselle and position it on the other side...
Giselle took a deep drag, everything that happened between her and the chief all came flooding back into her head...

She sigh heavily and turn to face Pious..., she huff thinking of what to say.., how to apologize again.., how to explain how sorry she was for not listening to him but how determine she was to help...

A slow warmth of joy wrecked her spines..,at least her effort wasn't in vain...
She drew closer to him,her hands slwoly made way to his arm but he pulled away immediately...

She grunts.... "How long are you going to keep not talking to me...? She ask quietly

He didn't reply.., he was furious and at the same time blame himself for dragging her into his mess...

"Pious... "She muttered

"Not now please... "He said crisply...

"Not now..! She snapped sitting up, the duvet falling off from her body.... "You've only said like two words to me since i got back..., i helped you...

"You shouldn't have done that.. "He retorted.., vexation sinking in, he spun round to face her... "you shouldnt have gone to that hotel without telling me..., you disobeyed me...

"I helped you.. "she in nterjects....

"You went there without my consent... "He yelled..., he snort calming his nerves... "What if something had happened to you, what if the chief had raped you..

"I told you.., i will kill the chief before he thinks of trying that with me... "

"That doesn't change the fact that you left this house without telling anyone.., i specifically asked you not to go.., you disobeyed me... "

"So what am i to you..? She snapped.... "Your puppy that you'll ask to sit and he will sit...?.

He grunts and turn away his face...

"Mmm...., you said it yourself that we were in this together..

"Don't you understand...? He queried facing her again... "Dont you understand what this could have done to me if you hadn't returned...

"I understand okay... "

"So then you were just toying with my emotions....?

She swallowed, lost words to say for a second....."I wasn't.. "

"I hate what you did Giselle... "

"I was just trying to help... "

"Yes..., at what expense..., showing off your body to the chief..."

His words pricked her heart., irritated, she slapped him... "I didn't do that.. "she retorted, stood up from the bed and left the room...

Pious groan.., exasperation licking through him, he threw the pillow against the wall....








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The morning sun spread it's wings of daylight into the earth.., shoning it on the police station....
With his hands propelled behind him, the DPO pace around the room.., it wasn't long before a knock came on the door...
With a sigh, he face the door... "Open.. "

Kess saluted the moment he creaked the door open...

The DPO poked his eyes at him...

"He wasn't in the house... "Kess said..

"Carlos.... "

"Yes..., seems like someone had informed him we were coming for him... "

The DPO grunts in annoyance.., infuriated, he slammed his hand on the table... "Why does he keep escaping.., i want him found no matter what... "

"Yes sir... "

The DPO suck his teeth.. "Where did you say you got that video from... "

Kess swallowed..., he recalled his promise to Pious... "An anonymous person... "

The DPO gritted, a bit skeptical of Kess words... "Could it be this same anonymous person that told the chief we were coming for him... "

"It's easy to believe sir... "

"Find this anonymous person and find the chief..., Philips confession and this video is enough to nail the chief and make him rot behind bars for the rest of his life... "







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The plates cranks as the maid threw them callously into the sink...
She sigh, a sigh of fatique... ,she quickly sat down on a small chair in the kitchen....
She look at the plates again.., she wonder when she was going to finish washing them...
She quickly stood up again when the kitchen door open...

"Good morning madam.. "She greeted facing the plates....

Bianca scoffs.... "What did you say your name is again...?

"Antonia Madam... "

Bianca huffs and fold her hands across her chest... "Antonia, is breakfast ready yet....?

Antonia heart skipped when she realise she hasn't even prepared breakfast....
"No madam... "

Bianaca poked her eyes... "Alright, make me some tea.. "

"Yes madam...."

Bianca quickly turn around and left her..
Antonia gave a sluggish yawn....








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"I see you're busy.... "Bianca said the moment she got to the throne room

"Busy... "Dillan scoffs...."Should i see this as an insult or a morning compliment...?

Bianca gritted....

Dillan roam his finger on the leather of the throne... "How is she...?

"You mean the new and only maid....?

"Yes... "

"In one word...., lazy.. "

"Then fire her... "

"And who'll do the work.. Because certainly you're not interested in doing any... "

"Am a king...,not a servant or a mere person like you.. "

Bianca swallowed.... "So am not firing her.., she might be sluggish, but she's the only one we have.... "

Dillan grunts...

Bianca heard footsteps and quickly turn around....

"Ted.... "Dillan called out when he saw them...

"Your majesty... "Ted said walking towards him.., Bobby tagging behind him....

"Has something happened to my father...?

Ted kept quiet for a while,he stare at Bianca... "Can she give us some minutes...?

Dillan turn his gaze to Bianca, who puff and left them....

Ted lick his lips then he let it out.... "Yes..., we were attacked, and the chief was taken... "

"What....!, Dillan scurred standing up... "By who... ?

"We don't know... "Ted said... "But we can only guess one person..., Ferico Carter.. "

"You mean Pious... "Dillan blared out..

"That is who we think he is... "Bobby added...

"If he has my father, you should go there and get him... "

"It won't be easy... "Ted said.... "Ferico Carter has more men with good guns.., his house is well guarded..., we can't go in., even if we do.., we can't get the chief out... "

"Am not leaving my father there.... "Dillan snarled...

"There is a way we can get him back.... "Bobby said...

"How..?

Bobby snort... "Earlier on, the police were at the house.., they were looking for the chief.., i think the chief is wanted... "

"Why would my father be wanted by the police...?

"Because everything have fallen to pieces..., but the only way we can get the chief is through the police.., we must tell them Ferico Carter has him.., they go there, search the house, if the chief is there, they take him out, arrest Mr Carter, then we attacked them on the way.., we rescue the chief and kill that Pious...."








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Infuriated, Jacob threw the pillow against the wall.., he thought about his father's words, he has eavesdropped on his conversation with the lawyer the day he was at his house....

He stood up from the bed.., his father have driven him to the edge.., he can't afford loosing the bigger portion or all the property to that idiot who claims to be his father's son..

He quickly brought his phone out and dialed Pious number...
The call connected after the second ring....

"My dear friend... "Pious said from the other end

Jacob sigh, a sigh of anger... "You were right.., my father is about giving everything to that boy... "

Pious chulkled from the other end.. "I told you ..,but of course you can't let that happen, can you...?

Jacob grunts in annoyance... "I need a gun."







TBC
Sorry for the late update.., no sub and bad network...

The dream scared her, shook every part of her and it still does..,many times she has tried to forget but it keeps coming back, that painful memory, the horrific moments of her life that has eluded her all came rushing back..., she wasn't.....

KINGS
EPISODE 216





INFURIATED DILLAN DROPPED THE SPOON ON THE TABLE..., he grunts, frown lines encroaching on his forehead, he look at Bianca who was busy enjoying her food...

Bianca huff as she caught his glance... "Why that face...?

Dillan snort angrily.. "No salt in the food... "

Bianca gritted and took another spoonful of her food..

"Are you even listening to me... "Dillan snapped, exasperation licking through him... "What rubbish did you cook... ?

"Rubbish...! Bianca scurred, irritation spiking through her.... "I don't like much salt on my food.. "

"I like salt... "Dillan hollered

"Then you should've prepared it yourself.., afterall you're the reason the servants left... "

Dillan groan, then he stood up furiously and left her there....

Bianca puff, she dropped her spoon, her mind deep in her thoughts.., she knew very well she have to hatched out her plans very soon else.....

"When is my mummy coming..? Gerald ask in a tender voice..

Bianca grunts with knitted brows....








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Giselle took a deep drag as she pace around the room, the thought of what she was about to indulge herself on pricked deep into her spines, letting her quivered every moment that passes.., she look at the bottle of wine in the hotel room table.., she sat back on the bed wishing and praying everything goes as she had planned...

She clenched her fingers when her phone began to vibrate in the bed..., she snort when she realise it was Pious calling...
She ended the call and texted him saying she need to do this....

She dropped the phone when the room intercom started ringing, she exhales, without hesitation she pick up the call....

"Hello madam.. "The receptionist voice sounded..

Giselle insufflated...

"Someone is here to see you madam..,"The receptionist said... "Chief Buzo... "

Giselle swallowed.., she look around the room making sure everything was set.... "Send him in... "

The call ended a second later...

She stood up from the bed.., preen herself in the mirror and took a deep drag....








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With angry eyes, Dillan hit his hand on the bed..,he sprang up when the door creak open....
"Can't you knock...? He snarled...

"Oh....!, Bianca muttered... "Sorry i forgot... "

Dillan suck his teeth and reclined his head back on the pillow....
"Have you come to remind me it's my fault the servants left... "Dillan said crisply...

Bianca puff and walk closer to him but remianed standing.... "I don't like how you acted..."

"You mean how i cut off that maid's fingers...?

"No... "She purred.... "How you walked out on me and Gerald, leaving the food i devoted my time in cooking... "

"Well your food didn't interest me guardian... "He replied shapily..., he insutilate and sat up on the bed... "I can't eat it.. "

Bianca bit her lower lip, irritation licking through her..., she quickly fold her hands across her chest... "A girl is here for a job.."

"Well thank God for that... "Dillan retorted and lie back on the bed...

"I seek permission to interview and hire her... "

"Go ahead then.., but make sure she cooks good food.. "

Bianca huffs... "You do realise we're very vulnerable now that every one is gone.. "

Dillan sigh... "I know that... "

"But you aren't doing anything about it..., why aren't you getting the guards and maids back..., bring back the fire to this palace... "

"They left of their own free will... ,they're never coming back here... "

"Have you even though for a sec that the brothers might attack us anytime.... "

Dillan curl his lips sitting up again...

"Or even come back for their throne... "

"My throne... "Dillan corrected... "The throne is mine Bianca, no one is taking it from me. "

"Yes for our sake and planned future, we hope that never happens but that doesn't mean we should shove off the fact that the brothers lives and no doubt, sooner or later they will come seeking for the throne..., and when they come, we'll have no guards to stop them... "

Dillan frown, with angry eyes he shift his gaze to the wall and then to her again.. "My father will never allow that... "

"Of course it all beats down to your father.., everything does..., where is your father right now... ?

"He should be home, work or anywhere getting busy... "

"You shouldn't lean on your father for everything..., you're king now..., act like one... "

"Am not leaning on my father..."He snarled... "And that's why i haven't called him yet... "

Bianca snort... "Do something fast about the situation on ground before it turns into a fire and burn us all... "
With those words, she left him there...







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"Chief... "Giselle called out with pout lips, her legs cross on the chair...

Chief Buzo smile as his gaze caught her legs.., he quickly close the door....
"I was doubting if you'll come.. "Buzo said walking close to her..

Giselle scoffs... "I told you i would come, why would you doubt that....?

"Because a goddess can never grace an old man like me... "

Giselle stood up, with pout lips she walked closer to him... "Let me define what an old man is...."she said sexily tushing her hips...

"You're so beautiful.. "Buzo said

"As you are chief... "Giselle replied walking to the table...,she opened the wine, pour it into two glasses and gave one to him...

Without hesitation Buzo collected it...

"So chief.., since you're here i presume we should proceed to the reason we're here... "

"Yes for sure.... "Buzo said taking a swig of his drink.... "Nice wine.. "He added and drank more..

"Please do pour some more... "Giselle said still holding hers, not even taking a taste...

"Sure.... "Buzo said and poured more into his glass., he gulp down everything and pour another....

Giselle smile.. "So chief, This ogini, how come about it..?

Buzo sniff, his eyes twitched in dizziness..., he shook his head and took more of the drink....

"Ogini is a god in the stories my father use to tell me and people still tell their children those stories till now.... "He said walking close to her..

"Some stories do evolved from history, aren't you sure ogini once existed and still in existence.... ?Giselle ask as she drop her glass of wine on the floor...

"No..., those were just stories written by jobless people.... "He said sitting close to her..

Giselle snort when he exhaled and his breathe clouded the fine air in the room....

"Well it seems the works of their joblessness has been told from generation to generation... "She said standing up to the table..

Buzo shook his head, he wasn't the type that gets drunk easily, the wine wass strong to have a quick effect on him....
"If you say so... "He said with clenched teeth...

Giselle smile and poured another drink into a glass... "I believe the stories might be true... "She said walking close to him...

"No, i don't think i want anymore...."Buzo said when she extended the glass of drink to him....

"It's not proper to reject a drink from a woman"

Buzo scoffs and collected the drink..., for a moment he held it in his hands, then he took a swig, emptying the glass to the middle...

"Don't you believe they are...? Giselle ask with pout lips...

Buzo's eyes roam over her breast, then her flat stomach down to her legs.... "Nobody can really be sure of that.... "

"But isn't it worth finding out...?

With irritation, Buzo gulp down the remaining drink in the glass..., he scrached his eyes with his finger as he drop the glass on the floor....

"Come to bed angel.... "He said with muffled lips.., eyes hazy and heavy... ,a totally different control mind began to creep into him..

"Mmm... "

"I want to feel your body...."Buzo said trying to stand up.., but he staggered in his standing position...

"It seems you drank too much chief... "

Buzo chulkled... "Few glasses of wine cannot shake me... ,come on,come to me... "He said widening his hands so she could walk into his hands...

Giselle took a deep drag.., then she walked towards him...

Buzo quickly grabbed her and pulled her to himself....."I want you Giselle, i think of you day and night.... "

Giselle pout and pull out, irration licked through her.....
She pick up her filled glass ifz wine from the ground and handed it to him...

"No.... "Buzo muttered crisply, his right hand making way to her buns...

"One last glass and we'll get down to business.... "She said with pout lips..

Buzo shook his head, then he let her pour the drink in his mouth..., everything went down his throat within seconds....
"Ohhhh..... "He said with blured eyes...

Giselle quickly pushed him on the bed and he landed with a thug....

"Baby please.., come to me... "He said with muffled lips trying to stand up but he couldn't, his body was too weak to stand...

Giselle quickly took up her phone from her handbag and clicked on video recorder....

"Baby.... "He muttered with shaky mouth...., he close his eyes and open them again....

"One last thing chief... ,i want you to tell me why you killed Mr Azuk wife and daughter... "

Buzo grunts, he try to stand but still unable to..., he remenber the day he realise it was Carlos who was behind it all....

"Come to bed baby.. "He muttered, the alcoholic venom of the drink took over him, making him lost all his sense of reasoning....

"Just answer this last question and you shall have me all to yourself..., why did you kill Azuk wife and daughter.... ?

"I wasn't the one who killed them..., It was that inspector...."

"What inspector...?

Buzo shook his head..., he try to stand up again but he couldn't, with lazy and hazy eyes he said.... "Inspector..., inspector Philip...., he was hired by Carlos to kill them.., he's working for Carlos.., he has killed many people for him... "

Shock engulf Giselle..... "What about the late king, why did you and the rest of the chiefs kill him...?

"Why are you asking me this things....? Buzo said as he struggled to stand up.., after much effort, he stood to his feet and Giselle quickly stop and save the video, and put it away....

"Come to me... "He said when his hands fell on her body.... "I want you.... "

"Of course Chief.... "She said and allow him drag her to the bed....

He tried to kiss her but she turn her face away....

"A moment chief.... "She said pulling away...

"I don't have a moment..... "Buzo said trying to hold her but he collasped back on the bed...

Giselle quickly rushed into the bathroom.....,she took a deep breathe accimilating everything that the chief just said......

For minutes she stood in the bedroom, after much time, she came out...,she sigh, a sigh of relief when she saw him snoring...

Without waste of time, she pick up her bag and left the room....







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HOURS LATER...




Philip sigh as he parked his car in front of the police station, he quickly came down wondering why the DPO has called him over the phone.., he wonder what could be so important that the DPO couldn't wait for him to finish his meal at the restaurant....

He close the car door and walked in the station...., all eyes turned to him...
Not minding their look, he head towards the DPO office....
He knocked and went in when he was ask to.., shock engulf him when he saw Kess....

The DPO quickly played the Video and turn it to face him.....

With a pounding heart, Philip watch as the chief confess his crimes....
"Sir....

"Are you going to deny it....? The DPO cut in infuriated

"Sir, this is a lie.., i didn't kill that man's wife and daughter.... "Philip whimpered....

"This is the end of the road for you Philip.... "Kess interjects....

"Kess..., you know me...

"Yes i know you..., you're the mole and the killer we've been searching for all this years.... "Kess snarled...

"I didn't kill those people.... "Philip retorted...

"We knew you'll say that.., unfortunately for you, the chief words isn't the only evidence we have against you.... "Kess said.., he took a pause and continue..... "You remenbered the day the DPO suspended me..., well before then i told him i suspect you.., then on that day, before i left, i placed a magnet wireless recorder beneath your car....., all your conversation with the chief that day was recorded...., What did you say... that you will find evidence against me and put me in jail...., i must give it to you.., you were smart in hiding your tracks all these years but as the saying goes.., everyday for the thief, one day for the owner...., and this is your end... ,You weren't fooling us.., we just needed enough evidence to make you rot behind bars for the rest of your live"

"Arrest him.... "The DPO said pulling off his badge and collecting his pistol from him...

The other police officers quickly grab him and handcuff him.....

"Well i will like to repeat your words to you..... "Kess said... "But in this case it will be in my favour....,i will always come to visit you in jail, as my friend, my partner and my enemy.... Woe to you for putting so much stain on the police badge... "

Philip glared at him as he was dragged away in handcuffs...

"Welcome back inspector..... "The DPO said....

"Thank you sir.... "Kess said








TBC.....



HAPPY NEW YEAR......

Happy new year... Love you all...

Pinkberry5:
To say I'm pleased at this new turn of events is an understatement.

Silver1996, you have done it again

Tnks dearie

AdiscoPele:
I thought of that too that's why I advised him to stay on course

Tnks

AdiscoPele:
Pls Silver, so as not to ruin the fine storyline, pls and pls, don't bring the issue of one church or pastor praying against Ogini for Francis stay.

If Ogini can do what it did to those chiefs just to save it's beloved, no pastor has any power to overcome it.

Pls, don't follow the foolish ways of Nollywood.

The real battle is yet to come brother..

KINGS
EPISODE 215






PIOUS SCOFF AS HE WATCH CARLOS GROAN IN THE CAMERA.., A WRY SMILE MADE WAY TO HIS LIPS WHEN CARLOS BEGAN TO STRUGGLE WITH THE CHAINS...

"I guess he never thought he will be chained up like this someday... "Giselle said walking back to sit on the chair in the control room.

Pious scoff and turn to face her... "Like they say.., what goes around comes around.. "

"I hate him so much.. "Edna snarled with a firece energy.

Francis exhales, the thought of ogini still bothering him, he stare at Carlos in the camera, quickly he turn to face the door...

"Where are you going...? Edna ask shapily

Francis clenched his teeth, his face pale and woeful.. "Going back to my room... "

"Are you alright...? Pious ask..

Francis swallowed, ogini's daughters words ringing in his head... "I will be.. "he said, not bothering to cast another glance at them, he left the control room immediately

"Am worried about him... "Edna said

Pious huffs...

"Do you think what he's saying about ogini is true...? Edna ask..

"Of course it's not true... "Pious scurred... "Something is wrong with Francis, i intend calling a doctor for him after we finally nail the last chief.. "

Edna exhales, taking comfort in Pious words..."My son, he suffered alot.. "

"We all did mother... "Pious said..

"I intend knowing things about ogini from the chief.. "Giselle interjects

"The chief..! Edna said.. "Are we talking about chief Buzo.. "

"Yes... "Giselle said.. "It seems he's interested in me and willing to tell me anything i want... "

"And why am i just hearing this now...? Pious cut in with a serious face.

"Well, i try telling you my discussion with the chief but you were so keen on catching Carlos... .."She took a slight pause... "I have a plan.. "

Edna and Pious threw her a look..
"What plan..? Edna ask..

Giselle snort.. "Remenber we promise Mr Azuk we're going to bring his wife and daughter's killer to justice... "

"So... "Pious said with poked eyes..

Giselle swallowed... "Since we suspect chief Buzo killed his family, i have a way to make him confess... "

"Confess... "Pious muttered with muffled lips.. "How. "

"I will book a hotel and i will call...

"Wait... "Pious cut in... "You'll book what..?

Giselle swallowed.. "I will book a hotel and invite him over... "

Pious scoffs. "Have you lost it..?

"This is the only way out baby.. "

"Only way what..?Pious snarled... "You aren't doing anything like that..."

"I want to help... "

"Nobody asked you for your help.. "Pious said back.

"We're in this together Pious.., together, and whatever you say isn't going to stop me from helping.. "

"We'll discuss this issue no further.. "Pious retorted..

"You haven't even heard my plan... "

"Well that's because your plan is stupid... "Pious said harshly... "How could you even suggest such a thing.., no way on earth am letting you go close to that chief.

"Pious.."Edna interjects... "Let's hear her out.. "

"There is nothing to hear out mother.., she's not going anywhere and that's final.. "

With those words he walked out on them..

Giselle grunts annoyed..... "He's always doing this.., always shutting me out... "

"That's because he loves you... "Edna said.. "He's just trying to protect you.. "

"I don't need protection.."She snarled..., she took a deep drag.... "I just want to help.. "She added quietly...

Edna huffs... "I know what you're trying to do..., but for a thing i think Pious is right.., you can't go near the chief, not at this crucial stage ..."

"I know what i have to do mother..."She said crisply... "Nothing will happen to me.. "

Edna purse her lips, a wry smile appearing on the corners of her mouth. "I appreciate you're trying to help Giselle, but it's better you don't get involved..., Pious won't forgive himself neither will i if anything happens to you... "

Edna pat her on the back when she gave no reply.. "Let me check on Francis... "She stood up from the chair and went out of the room...

Giselle gritted....








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Jacob curl his lips as frown lines made way to his forehead..., he look around the house...,with a grunt he trot towards Max room..

He stood at the door when he got there.., he remenber Pious words about his father giving everything to Max...., with exasperation wrecking his spines, he knocked on the room door loudly but no reply came.., he quickly turn down the knob and went in....

Shock grip him when he saw him with a girl sniffing the white sustance in the table...

"Brother.... "Max said in a dry hoarse voice.... "Care to join me... "He ask sniffing the sustance in his nose..

Jacob scoffs and went in quietly closing the door behind him...

"I see... "He said with nibbed lips... "So you take cocaine..?

Max chulkled, the white sustance stashed on his nose..., he kiss the girl and they both lick each other tongue...

"Does my father know you take cocaine...? Jacob ask..

Max snort... "Father doesn't need to know.., except you tell him..."

"Mmm.. "Jacob muttered widening his eyeballs... "I see you brought some cheap slut from the gutter to take cocaine with you.. "

Max glance at the girl., then he kissed her again.., he stammered and face Jacob.... "Oh.., meet kaissa my girlfriend... "

"Of course.., only a junkie will date a junkie... "

"Comeon, join me brother..., you will like the taste of it... "

Jacob smile... "Never mind...., continue, enjoy yourself.. "He said turning back to face the door... "Maybe next time i might consider joining you.. "He added and went out of the room....

Jacob smile to himself as he trot towards the sitting room.....
"Father... "He called out when he saw Chief Buzo climbing out from the staircase...

Chief Buzo look away not bothering to reply him...

"Father.... "Jacob called out again walking towards him

Infuriated, Chief Buzo turned to face him.... "What is it Jacob, haven't i told you to stop coming to my house.. "

Jacob scoffs... "You know father, i always thought am the bad son...., but today i realise am the only good son you have..., i just saw your favourite son sniffing cocaine with his cheap slut... "

Chief Buzo hissed and turn to walk away...

"Am not kidding father... "

Buzo spun round to face him.... "I won't have you talk rubbish about my son just because you're jealous... "

"I was.., but not again after what i saw today.., the boy is a pretender.., why don't you go to his room and find out for yourself..., if am lying then be rest assure i will never come here again.. "

"Of course you're lying... "Buzo retorted... "Max will never do that.. "

"Just go to his room dad..., then decide what he can do and what he can't.... "

Buzo suck his teeth.. "If i find out you're lying...

"Chase me out of your life... "Jacob cut in... "And i will never bother you nor him again... "

"Good..., because that's what will happen... "Buzo said, he gave Jacob one last look and began trot towards Max room...

"Dad... "Jacob called out after him..

Buzo looked back to face him..

"Don't knock... "Jacob said with a wry smile...

Buzo took a deep breathe when he got to Max door...,his inner mind told him to go back.., Max wasn't capable of doing such... But curiously is a bastard....
Without hesitation, he creaked the door open.., shock swept through him...

"Father... "Max said..

With shock in his eyes.., Buzo look at him and the girl, books in their table, no sign of cocaine..

"Whatt.., what are you doing...? Buzo ask with clenched teeth, anger slowly making way into him..

"We're studying Dad.... "Max said.... "Meet my friend, Kaissa.... "

Kaissa stood up and greeted Buzo..

Buzo smile....

"Is there.....

"No... "Buzo cut in... "I just came to check on how you're doing... "

"Am doing great dad... "

Buzo smile, he went outside and quickly close the door..., he took a deep drag,anger overwhelmed him, with furious eyes he began to walk towards the sitting room...




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Jacob quickly turn around as he heard footsteps.., he smile to himself when he saw his father's angry face.... "I guess you know what your son is now... "

Extremely infuriated..., Buzo punched him on the face...
The unexpected blow sent Jacob staggering

"How dare you....? Buzo hollered, "How dare you tell such lies about my son...?

"Lies... !"Jacob retorted ."They were no lies.., i saw him sniffing in that cocaine with that ugly cheap slut...

With anger.., Buzo punched him again on the face...

"Father.... "Jacob yelled., fires of fury smoldered in his eyes, face..., his fist clenched, his fingers digging into his palm..

"Get out of my house... "Buzo shouted....

"There was cocaine in there... "Jacob said with furious eyes

"There was no cocaine.."Buzo yelled.... "They were studying.., you're nothing but a liar, i regret the day i gave birth to you.. "

Jacob glared at him..., with exasperation licking through him, he turn and started heading towards Max room....

"Max.... "He yelled and kick the door open...

"Brother... "Max said crisply

"How did you do it...? Jacob hollered...

"How did i do what.... ?

"How did you do it you slowpoke...?

When Max gave no reply, Jacob grew furious and punched his face..

Max staggered...

"Max. "Chief Buzo shouted from the door as Jacob pounce on Max and they started fighting....

Buzo ran to the rescue dragging Jacob aback and pushing Max away...

"Get out of my house... "Buzo yelled...

"This boy is not your son... "Jacob retorted with anger sparking through his eyes...

"Get out... "Buzo retorted....

Jacob curled his lips and quickly left the room.....

"Are you alright my boy.. " Buzo ask Max whose mouth was bloodied by the fierce blows made by Jacob's fist...

"I will call the doctor for you okay.... "

"Max nodded....







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With an angry snort, Buzo ended the call, just then he took a decision, he quickly scroll to his lawyer's number and dialled it...

The lawyer pick up after the second ring...

"Barrister... "

"Chief.. "The barrister's voice came up..

"I have some changes to make on my will... "Buzo said

"Changes... "The barrister said... "But why would you want to do that.. ?

Buzo swallowed... "I will explain better when you come to see me... "

"Alright chief, i traveled, i will be returning in three days time, the moment i return, we'll make the necessary adjustments on your will... "

"Okay.., see you in three days time.... "Buzo said and end the call...

He was about to leave the room when another call came in...., without hesitation he anwser the call...

"Chief.... "

Buzo heart melted when he heard the voice.... "Giselle...?

"Yes chief.... "Giselle said.... "I have consider your condition..., let's meet at Olives hotel.., room 307..?

Buzo heart gladden..... "When are we meeting....?

"Meet me there in thirty minutes time... "Giselle said... "Don't be late chief..., am going to rock your world..... "






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Sorry for the late update, been busy since yesterday

KINGS
EPISODE 214






RITA QUIVERED AS ALL EVERYONE TURN THEIR MASK FACE TOWARDS HER...
She was never told the wedding was going to be a mask wedding..., she swallowed.., her bridemaids behind her, she trot forward, to the aisle then to the front where Chief Mayo was standing, James standing behind him...

She caught sight of James but she quickly averted her gaze.... .
"Why the mask..? "She muttered..

"I wanted to surprise you with something unique... "Chief Mayo said as the pastor came forward..

Rita swallowed.., she looked back, she recognized her mother from her dressing.., she smile to herself, then she caught James gaze again but he turn away his face...

"We are all gathered here today to witness the holy matrimony of this two great people, Rita Azugo and Chief Mayo....
"Chief Mayo.., do you take this girl, Rita as your lawfully and wedded wife, to love and to cherish, through thin and thick, in sickness and in health till death do you part.... ?

Chief Mayo turn to face her.., with a smile he said... "I do... "

The crowd clapped...

Rita turn to face the mask crowd again, then she look at James, his words ringing in her head.., during the sermon she has had time to think.., she knew there was nothing worth her happiness, and marrying chief Mayo won't bring her the happiness she deserve... Only wealth...

"Rita, do you take this man, Chief Mayo as your lawfully and wedded husband, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health till death do you part... ?

Once more, she caught James gaze.., she swallowed... ,she look at the crowd, everyone was waiting for her to answer..., she knew for a fact that any answer she gives now will determine the rest of her life.., with the chief she will be wealthy, but what is riches without happiness...

She snort when she saw her mother removed her mask and look at her.., her gaze prompting her to say something...

"Rita... "Chief Mayo called out gently...

She look at him, then at the pastor.., then at her bridesmaids and lastly at James....

"Am sorry chief... "She said crisply... "Am sorry i cant do this... "She said out, her eyes flushing with tears..
Without hesitation, she started running outside..

"Rita... "Chief Mayo shouted as he took a step to run after her..

Just then, a mask man came out from the crowd and shot a bullet in the air..

The gunshot sent everyone on your their legs.., the hall scattered as everyone began to run outside some pulling off their masks...

"Out of my way... "Chief Mayo hollered pushing people aside to meet up with Rita..

"Rita.... "He shouted again..

Just then someone wearing a mask stab him.., not once, not twice but continuously... .

Another gunshot sounded making people run speedily out of the hall...

Slowly, Chief Mayo grunts and groan in pains as he crunched down to the floor, blood gushing profusely from his stomach...

People began to screamed as they watch him groan and wince in great pain....

"Uncle.... "James shouted rushing to his side as everyone began to give way...

Chief Mayo groan in great pains, blood gushing out non stop from his stomach....

"Uncle... "James shouted running to his side... "Uncle... "He whimpered trying to stop the blood..

Mayo breathe heavily.., his bloodied hand touching James face.., he tried to utter words but the pain was too much..., he couldn't breathe.., slowly he began to fade.., his eyesight became hazy..., every image and sense of feelings began to fade away...., just then he gave up the ghost...

"Uncle....."James cried out....








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The crowd watched as Chief Mayo's body was carried away.., all asking one question... "Who killed him... "

"I can't believe this..."Giselle said

With a deep drag, Pious watch as the crowd began to troop out of the arena...

"The bride abandoned him, and he died... "Giselle added...

Pious gritted..."We are not done yet... "







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Carlos smile to himself as the driver move the car out of the arena into the road...

"That was a good job... "Carlos said facing Ted who was sitting beside him...

Ted grind his teeth... "It was nothing boss... "

"And you bobby... "Carlos said turning to Bobby who was sitting on the front seat with the driver.... "You did a great job firing that bullet to cause such a commotion... "

Bobby smile.. "All for you boss... "

Carlos chulkled... "How many times did you stabbed him... "He ask Ted..

Ted lick his lips... "I didn't count, but it was enough to kill him... "

"I see you two had a rechange of clothes... "

"We had to.."Ted said... "Just incase someone recognized our clothes... "

"Smart boys..., your reward for this will be so great..."

"Thank you chief... "

Just then, a bullet hit the car front tire..., the tire quickly burst bending the car over..

The driver quickly matched on the brakes but it was no use, the car tumbled and somersaulted once into the bush...

"Chief.... "Ted wince in pains as he kick the car door...
He try standing up to help Carlos...,then he began to cough.., his breathe began to seize..,he look around and realise the whole place has been gassed by tear gas...

Just then four men with heavy guns covering their noses because of the gas came into sight.., they kicked Ted and knock him out immediately..

One of them quickly drag Carlos out of the jeep and carried him on his shoulder, leaving the rest to cough and find their own way out...

They carried Carlos into another car, went in and sped off immediately....







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The driver hum but nobody opened the gate...
"Is the gateman deaf....? Dillan said infuriated.

"I will check your majesty... "The driver said jumping down from the car

Bianca sigh heavily, the thought of what happened at the chief's wedding sent cold feet into her... "Who do you think stabbed the chief to dead.... "

Dillan huffs... "I have no idea.., do you think it's them...?

"Your majesty.... "The driver came out shouting..

"What is it...? Dillan raved from the car...

"I can't find anyone in the palace... "The driver said

"What do you mean you can't find anyone in the palace...?

Bianca quickly open the car door and jump down.., Dillan did same...

Bianca walk towards the small gate and opened it.., she look ahead.., the palace was quiet, the guards that usually stand by the gate, non was there...

"Oh my God... "Bianca muttered as she walked in, her eyes scanning everywhere.... "What happened here..?

Not wanting to believe, Dillan move forward, towards the main building...

"Bring the car in... "Bianca said to the driver who nodded and quickly opened the gate wide...
Bianca quickly ran after Dillan....

"Is this some kind of joke...? Dillan hollered when he saw no one., no maid, no guard

"Gerald.... "Bianca called out when he caught sight of him....

"Where the hell is everyone....? Dillan hauled out...

"Gerald, what happened here, where is everyone....? Bianca ask walking towards him...

"Everyone left.... "Gerald muttered

"Left...? Dillan retorted...

"I think he means to say gone...."Bianca interjects....

"Gone..., why...?

"Why...!, Bianca scoffs... "Have you forgotten you chop off a maid's finger this morning..., well this is their response to what you did...

"They should be killed for this, every worker here is obligated to me..., to me... "He yelled...

"We're alone here now your majesty.. Alone in this palace.., no guards, no maids..., we're alone and it's your fault... "

"Nothing is my fault and i swear to you that i will hunt everyone of them down and kill them for this.... "

Bianca curl her lips, she look around.... "I guess you didn't see this coming.... "






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Brick by brick, Rita's walls came tumbling down. As she ran from outside the tears in her eyes turned the rainy day into a whirlwind of grays and yellows. She slammed into the room door. She didn't care who saw. She just broke down. The sobs punched through, ripping through her muscles, bones, and guts. She pressed her forehead against the grimy stall door and began to let her heart yank in and out of her chest. It pulled back in like a yo yo. Over and over. In and out. She was hollow. Her life crumbled in her fingertips.

Then, suddenly, James was there, staring deep at her eyes. His stare reached into her hollowness....

"Am sorry... "She whimpered in tears when she had nothing else to say...

"This is your fault... "James boom out... "If you had listened to me and stop this wedding earlier, my uncle would still be alive.., you're the reason he's dead...

She sob heavily, hot tears escaping from her eyes...

Infuriated, James grunts angrily and left her there, hitting things and doors on his way out...

Rita crunched down to the ground and let more tears rolled down her cheek...







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Slowly Carlos opened his eyes.., he felt something drop from his forehead.., he try to move his body but he couldn't..., he blinked, his sight was blur but slowly it became clearer.., he look around and realise he was standing ...,his hands up..., he shivered when he realise his hands were chained to the wall....

He wince when blood drip from his forehead, slowly dropping down from his face into the ground...
He try to drag the chain but he couldn't.., he look around, wondering where he was....

He quickly shift his gaze to the door when it creak open..
With angry eyes, he glared at the first person who entered the room..., then another person followed.., fires of fury swallowed him up....

"Pious.... "he muttered with curled lips......"Edna...... "he shift his gaze to the third person.... "Francis.... "

"How does it feel like to be chained up like an animal Carlos...? Pious ask, exasperation coated in his voice..

Carlos scoffs.... "Do you think you can keep me here, my men will find me... "

"I know.... "Pious said...."But they won't come here.... "

"I should have killed you the day i suspected you were Pious.... "

"And i should have killed you the day i got out of your chains.... "Edna retorted... .."Do you remember, you chained me up for five years like an animal...

"I should have killed you.... "Carlos snarled...

"I told you to do so but you chose to keep me alive and that was your mistake.., do you remember my promise to you, you will be chained as you have chained me.., you shall suffer and plead for death but death shall not come..., my suffering was nothing compare to the hell you'll face here..., this is your grave Carlos Adigwe.... "

Carlos chulkled, then he burst into laughter.., he stopped and groan....

Before Carlos could say a word...., Pious thug hit him hard with a wood and he wince in pains.....

Carlos breathe heavily, anger sweeping through him.... "Kill me now while you have the chance... "he said with pants breathe

"No.... "Pious said... "Killing you will be too easy.., you will suffer as my father and mother suffered..., you crippled my father before you succeeded in killing him..., everything you did to me and my family will be revisited upon you..., i will cripple you.., torment you day and night as you tormented us..., you shall reap every bad thing you've sow in our lives...., when am through with you.., even the devil will reject you..... ,welcome to your hell... Carlos Adigwe... "






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Read on, few more episodes to the finale....