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KINGS
EPISODE 213






PIOUS SMILE AS HE WATCH GISELLE BUCKLED HER SANDALS WITH SILHOUETTE HIGH HEEL.., Her eyes were literally like the night sky. Not the void that presents itself to civilization every night, but the wondrous expanse of the universe unpolluted by street lamps and city lights. Looking into them was as fascinating as staring into the universe. It’s not something he get tired of. Her smile was the most adorable thing he have ever seen. And every line, cure, and angle of her face worked seamlessly together to create something more beautiful than the sum of its parts. There is no such thing as bad or unflattering lighting for her, every time he saw her she was gorgeous...,extremely beautiful and bountifully attractive..

Giselle returned the smile when she caught his gaze..., her eyes wandered on his orange suit.., his hair well relaxed, curly and combed...
"What are we going to do about your brother..? She ask taking her hands off the silver high heels..

Pious gritted, he turn back to face the mirror again, he arranged his suit and preen his dressing in the mirror..

"I have a feeling he saw those people he said he saw... "Giselle added

Pious sigh.. "Yes you said that before... "he took a light pause, adjusting his knot... "Francis is crazy.., that place he was made him crazy... "

"What if he's not... "

"I don't believe in those things, supernatural, diabolic..., Francis is just having dreams of the days he spend in whatever place he was those five years and it's beginning to affect his brain... "

"And for a thing, i don't seem to believe that. "

Pious huffs, he spun round to face her... "You think he saw some people that we didn't see..., because that is crazy.. "

Giselle exhales, she stood up, her lacy blue sharp gown rubbing the floor.."Look whatever it is.., i think he needs us.. "

"Yes he needs us, but he's too stubborn to admit it.., and when all this is over, am taking him to a hospital for proper checkup and treatment.., he's crazy in the head.. "

"What if ogini truly exist... "

Pious sigh heavily... "You heard me and my mother.., ogini is just a god in a story that was told years before i or my brother was born.., ogini only exist in stories not in reality. "

"But Francis said he was there, in that other word where they lack civilization, they worship ogini and sacrifice humans....

"Baby....."Pious cut in gently, slowly placing his hand on her shoulder.. "That world doesn't exist.., the world is civilized, there is nothing beyond the river except waters..."

"Have you been there...?

Pious moistened his lips, he exhales, his finger wiping the down of his nose that triggered a sniff... "Believe me baby, those are just stories..., as for Francis, i think he suffered alot where ever he was and it's bothering him now,affecting him mentally and otherwise ... "

"Are you sure about that..?

"Trust me.., we all have been through that, i know the torment, the suffering, the constant reminder , it drains you of who you are, it turns you into a complete different person, it drives you mad...

"But it didn't do that to you.., did it..?

He scoffs... "It almost, then i met you and you took away the pains, you gave me my life back but no-one was there for Francis, that's why he's suffering..."

Giselle gritted... "Let's just hope you're right..."

"I am.., but i promise, we'll get him the best medical care soon.. "He said with a smile....

Giselle gave him a tender peg, she went back to her makeup box and began to smoothen her face with the soft makeup foam...

Pious chulkled... "Would there be any need for that.., the wedding is a mask wedding... "

"What...! Giselle resounded.... "Mask wedding... "

"Yes..., chief Mayo said he wanted something unique.., so i suggest a mask wedding.., all the attendees will be giving a mask to wear before they enter the arena.., only the bride and the groom won't be on mask... "

"Wearing of mask.., is that allowed in church...?

"There won't be any church service.., Mayo hired a pastor from the city to bless the union, the event will take place in the glass hall... "

"A mask wedding in a glass hall, not church.., why would you suggest such a thing, who wears a mask on a wedding ground...?

Pious smile...

"Hold on.., is this part of the plan...? Giselle ask dropping the make up box...

Pious widened his eyes..."If it works, another chief will be going down today... "

"Oh my God.., you're so savage.... "

"Revenge is sweet... "








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Rita pace around the room, her white gown rubbibg the floor as she trot her feet around..., she touch the silver crown on her head... With a deep drag she sat down, she bit her lips..,James words ringing in her head.., does she really want to marry the chief..?

She exhales and stood up again.., she face the mirror.., she look at her face, then at the white gown...

She has taken a decision, she can't abandon the chief now, it's too late for that...

She turn to face the door when it creaked open....

"The vehicle is here madam.... "A thug standing at the door...

Rita exhales... "A minute... "She said turning to face the mirror again..., she took a deep breathe, then she touch the crown on her head., she face the driver again...
"Call the girls in... "







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With her bridemaid holding her long gown, she climbed into the limousine as the door was opened for her...
Her bridesmaids sat beside her...

"Do you need a drink madam...? A thug ask..

"No... "She said nervously... "Thank you... "

"I need a drink... "One of her bridesmaids said...

The man nodded....

Rita look around, her eyes scan round every corner of the car, she imagined the luxury she'll be enjoying once she's married to the chief, and then she imagined how unhappy she'll be with him, she doesn't love and she isn't sure if she will..









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Francis sigh as he look out from the window..., he quickly close the curtains and creep back into the bed.., he wrapped his hands around the pillow...

He swallowed when a knock came on the door, then his mother voice came up...

Sluggishly, he stood up from the bed, his head filled with thoughts of ogini and Mogula....
He walked towards the door and turn down the knob..
He stood when he saw his mother...

Edna looked ahead, she withdraw her head when she saw the food serve to him still on the small table... "You haven't touched your food...?

Francis sigh.. "Am not hungry... "

Edna grunts in disbelief..., she walk into the room... "Are you still thinking about what happened last night...?

Francis swallowed... "No.. "He lied..

"Then why haven't you eaten...?

"I don't feel like.... "He muttered climbing back into the bed..

Edna sat beside him... "Nothing will happen to you or any of us as long as am alive... "Edna said... "I want you to know that... "

Francis nodded but didn't reply...

Edna look at the food... "It's cold.., i will get it warmed for you.. "








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Pious and Giselle came down from the car the moment the car stopped.., they look around, the place was crowded.., some people holding their fancy masks in their hands...

"It's really a mask wedding... "Giselle said....

Pious glance at her... "It's going to be interesting.

They were about heading inside when they caught glance of Carlos and Buzo...

"Mr Carter.... "Carlos called out walking towards them...

"Chief... "Pious replied with a smile...

"Your fiancee look lovely... "Carlos said

Giselle smile... "Am flattered, but all the way thank you... "

"I heard about your friends.., the chiefs.. "Pious said
Carlos nib his lips... "Their dead was a rather painful one... "

"Till now, no one knows what killed them... "Buzo said

"Such a terrible dead..., could a human had done that...? Pious ask...

"Human... "Buzo scoffs.... "I have only heard that kind of death in stories my grandfather use to tell me... "

"Stories... "Pious scurred.... "What kind of stories.. ?

Buzo glance at Giselle, a wry smile curved the corners of his mouth... "Stories about a god call ogini... "Buzo added turning to face Pious....

"Ogini.... "

"Rumours said she's the god of the river....."Carlos added... "But we all know that's nonsense... "

"But the pattern of killings in the stories told about ogini is same with the chiefs..."Buzo said... "My grandfather said, he seperate the body parts of her enemies.., and pull off all their vital organ and everything there is in a man's body from their bodies..., she does that so no god will aceept their soul..., because their souls have been blemished...."

"What a strange god.... "Pious said in disbelief....

"But of course we don't believe ogini did that to them... "Carlos said... "That could have be done by a human..."

"A human...! Pious purred... "Why would a human do such a hideous and barbaric thing...?

"For payback.... "Carlos muttered... "Maybe.... "

Pious sigh....

"But they're gone now.., there is really no need talking about the dead on such a happy occasion..., Comeon Mr Carter, let's go in and discuss business, because that, it's most profitable to us... "

"I will join you soon... "Giselle said to Pious..

Pious gave her an askance look, he glance at Buzo who was smiling shyly...

"Don't be late... "He said back before following Carlos inside....

"What can i say.... "Buzo said... "Am so honoured standing in front of a beauty like you.. "

Giselle chulkled and shift back a strap of her hair.... "Thanks for all the accolades chief... "

"You don't need to mention, you have no idea how long i have been craving for this moment..., you and i alone... "

"Really... "She muttered with pout lips.... "But you never said anything... "

"You never gave me a chance.... "

She blushed... "All you had to do, is ask... "

Buzo smile... "Of course..., i will next time..., but that's if you promise to go to dinner with me... "

Giselle chukled.... "That isn't a problem chief, but am curious..., this ogini you speak of in the stories your grandfather told you..., is there more to her than her style of killing.... "

"What do you know about ogini...?

"Call me the curious type... "She said crisply...

Buzo laugh.... "Why don't we make a deal.... "He said bringing his complementary card out..... "Call me, we shall meet in any place of your choice and i shall tell you more about ogini, the god of the river.... "

With pout lips.., she took the card from him...

"But first, you need to promise me that our discussion will never be heard by your fiance.... "

"Of course chief..., Mr Carter won't hear a thing..., this is our secret.... "

Buzo smile.... "You're so beautiful.... "he said devouring her with his eyes

She gave him a naughty laugh.... "As you are chief.., a Handsome energetic man... "

"Now you're just making me go more crazy for you... "

Giselle laugh..

"Please call me... "Buzo said crisply.... "I have so many amazing things to tell you... "

"I can't wait to hear those amazing things chief.... "

"Shall we....? Buzo ask extending his hands to her..

"Sure... "She replied with pout lips placing her hands on his....

Together they selected masks from the basket the wedding organisers were holding...
Looking at each other, they wore it in their faces and walk in....

It was difficult to recognize anyone since everyone was a wearing mask on their faces.... A freaky mask wedding.... Bullet.. Dead... Who is the killer behind the mask.....?







TBC...

KINGS
EPISODE 212



This episode is dedicated to the birthday boy... Kelvincoke




THE FEAR THOUGHTS LOOPED AROUND IN FRANCIS MIND UNTIL THERE WAS NO ROOM FOR ANYTHING ELSE...Fear of ogini doing something to his loved ones sink deep in his mind.., head..

He couldn't sleep a wink after the dream and the reality of it all.., the words of the three n*ked girls keep replaying in his head over and over...

He crunched down on the bed.., his whole body lying on the white bedsheet, he hasn't been able to go out of his room.., can he?,even if he wanted to..

Nobody believes his story, nobody wants to.., they all think he's crazy for trying to proof ogini's existence and the presence of the three n*ked girls who called themselves ogini daughters...

The thought of going back to Mogula creep into his head.., he thought of Katherine.., he misses her, he know for a fact he does.., a part of him still yearns for her and always will but he wasn't ready to go back.., not now, not ever.., he was with his family now.., around his love ones..

He wonder how she must be fairing.., how she was coping..
He scoffs when he remenbered Vuga, Vuga the arrogant and the most annoying prince he has ever met.., he remenbered Vuga talks.., his threats..

He change his lying down position and pressed his stomach on the bed, his face lifted with the pillow...
His heart skipped, a wave of terror passed through him when he remenbered Pandora's words..., the words beating his head like a drum...

He can't go back and serve ogino.., he's a Christian..., but he was scared, ogini's daughters warning pounce on him again and he shivered...

His thoughts were disrupted by a knock on the door..
He sigh heavily when he thought they might be probably calling him for breakfast which he wasn't interested in eating...

The knock came again, this time very hard but he didn't respond..

"Francis... "

He exhales when he heard the voice.., he hesitated a bit, his eyes scanning round the room..., panic jitters in his face.., his mind., it clouded him and he quivered at the thought of it all...

Sluggishly and with a deep feeling of awe.., face pale and deeply worried, he stood up from the bed and walk grudgingly towards the door...

He heard a sound and he quickly look back with fright..., he breathe heavily when he realise it was just a sound from his own thoughts...

The knock came again and he creaked the door open before the knock stopped....

"What have you been doing...? Taka boom out and open the door wide..

Francis didn't bother replying.., he just drag his feet back to the bed.., into his woe-be-gone state...

Taka huffs, went in and close the door behind him..
"I heard what happened... "he said..

Francis bit his lips, the sudden reminder of it made his fear etched on his face.., the memory came back clearly in his head.., the terrifying dream and the horror reality of it.... "You weren't here... "He replied muffly with a pulsating heart...

"You're damn right i wasn't here..., i was enjoying the comfort of my new room and big bed..., and having nice dreams, you don't expect me to abandon my dreams just because you screamed... "

"So you heard me scream...? Francis ask trying to take his mind off his thought...

"No... "Taka said walking towards him and sitting beside him on the bed.... "Your brother said you're saying crazy things... "

Francis sigh, a sigh of disappointment, anger slowing dripping it's devilish poison inside him... "That's what everyone thinks... "He said abruptly..

"Did you really see them...? Taka ask, his voice molded with disbelief...

Francis didn't reply, instead the memory came afresh once more in his head.., their warnings, their chaotic voices..., their n*ked bodies and bloodied scary faces....
"You won't believe me even if i agree to it... "

Taka puff... "It's hard to believe Francis..., your brother said no one saw what you claimed was here.., sitting in this same bed you're lying on... "

Francis roam his eyes on the bed, he recalled how scared he was to lie on the bed after that terrible incident, but he won't let them scare him out of his bed and his room.., this house was his brother, not some gods who can't leave him alone...

"I know how you feel.. "Taka said adjusting his sitting position... "Saying what you saw but others find it hard to believe..., I've been there...."He took a slight pause and sniff... "People didn't believe me either when i said i didn't kill my parent..., everyone thought i did because they saw a cutlass in my hand.. "

"This is different... "Francis cut in abruptly...

"How so...?

Francis snort and lean his head on the bed, pushing the pillow away...

Taka swallowed, he sat up and placed his hand on his knee.... "You haven't still told me where the king took you and what happened....."

Francis puff and turn away his face.., the chief dead bodies flashing lightly in his head.., the words in the wall sent panic into him and he quivered...

"I overheard your brother's wife telling your brother about what happened...

"Ogini killed the chiefs who wanted me dead.., that's what happened..."Francis interjects abruptly....

"Ogini...! Taka scurred..

Francis bit his lips irritably, a slow anger overwhelming him... "Why is it so hard to believe.., how else can anyone explain the horrific death of the chiefs..., their intestines and everything inside them were pulled out, their heads, hands and legs de-attached from their body...

"I believe you.... "Taka said cutting him short... "a little... "

Francis swallowed and lean his head back in the bed.., presentiment tickling his nerves...

"So what does he want from you again... ?

Francis look askance at him...

"I mean ogini or whatever he's called... "Taka added shabbily...

Francis snort, ogini daughters words resounding in his head... "He wants me to go back, but he demands a sacrifice for my return..., through a sacrifice i came and through that i shall return.. "

"It doesn't make any sense... "Taka purred.. "If ogini needs you, he doesn't need any sacrifice to take you... "

"Ogini is a dark god.., a lover of human blood... "Francis snapped, exasperation coated in his voice

"Then give him the rest of the chiefs blood, there are three chief's left, that's more than enough blood to get ogini drunk.."

Francis took a deep drag, his eyes widen as he thought of it... "It won't work that way.., to make a sacrifice, the one to be sacrificed have to go to the bank of ogini river, call ogini three times and stabbed him or herself with the sacred knife.... "

"And how did you know that...?

"I just know..., is like a thought in my head that never wants to leave.., moreover, the person who died for me to get here was stabbed by that knife and fell into the ogini river..., that was how i came and that's how i shall return... "

Taka nibbed his lips... "But you can still summon ogini and tell him to choose the chiefs as the scarifice....

"Are you even listening to me...? Francis cut in harshly, vexation mounted in his tone, he grunts angrily as he try to calm his nerves... "This isn't a joke.., i saw them in my dream, and then i woke up and saw them again in my bed... "

"I don't doubt you, the only thing am saying is you offer the chiefs as sacrifice... "

"And go back...? Francis ask with muffled lips... "I don't want to go back.., i want to be with my family not go to an uncivilized and cannibalistic land to serve some gods.., no way am doing that... "

"So what's your decision.., are you going to come to some compromise with ogini...?

Francis snort and lie back on the bed... "I must do whatever it takes to get rid of ogini before he hurts anyone i love... "








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Gerald knit his brows as he flip to another page of the fantasy cartoon stories...., he stopped when he saw a dragon in one of the drawings.., he read the story, not bothering to complete it, he flip to another page.., he saw a woman petting her son's back..., he shift his gaze to Bianca who was busy pressing her phone on the bed...

"When will my mummy come back...? He ask in a tender voice...

Bianca sigh, a sigh of irritation, she rolled her eyes and fixated them on him...., she force a smile on her face... "Soon dear... "

"I want to see my mummy... "

Bianca huffs... "Just read your story book okay, your mummy will come soon... "

With a pale expression, tears almost flushing out from his eyes, he shift his gaze to the book again...
Not able to concentrate he quickly shift his gaze to Bianca again... "Where did she go...?

The door creaked open and Bianca jump down from the bed....
"Your highness... "She boom out....

Dillan suck his teeth as his eyes met with her laps...

"Why didn't you knock...? Bianca ask, her voice melted with irritation...

Dillan pout, his eyes staring at her shorts and her small shirt that revealed her belle button... .."Am the king, i go anywhere, enter any room anytime... "

"You should have knocked atleast, what if i were....

"N*ked...?he cut in with a wry smile.... "Wouldn't it have been a good sight to behold..., but i know you wouldn't do that in front of the boy, you don't want to pervert his mind at such a young age.... "

Bianca snort, irritation spiking through her...

"Good news..., you won't believe it... "

"Believe what...? She ask

"The witch is finally gone... "

"Claude...! She ask, eyes slack-jawed

"Yes..., she took her daughter, took her few belongings and poof..., gone gone gone... "

"Wow.., this is great news... "

"Of course it is.., we have the palace to ourselves now.., no intruders.., no backstabbers..., no preying eyes... "

A wry force smile creep into Bianca's face...

"Your highness... "A maid's voice sound from the door...

Dillan quickly spun round to face her....

"Breakfast is served... "

"Sure..."Bianca purred... "Let's go and eat... "
She quickly stood Gerald up who dragged his feet behind them....







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The plates cranks as the maid serve the food..
Dillan smile at Bianca as he open his.... "This is how i want it to be everyday.., you and i,..."He took a slight pause... "And my nephew, sitting like this everyday, as a family... "

Bianca pout her lips...."Let's just hope, this never ends... "

"End...!..,Are you planning on leaving me..?

"I wouldn't do that... "Bianca said... "There are too much things to be done to abandon you at this crucial stage of our victory..., soon, we'll be ultimately victorious... "

Dillan smile, and took a taste of his food.., he grimace his face at the taste of it....
"Who cooked this...? He ask with all sense of seriousness....

"I did your majesty... "The maid serving said..

Dillan glared at her... "Do you mind putting your fingers on the table...?

The maid's heart skipped.., she wonder what she had done wrong..."Yoir majesty, if its...

"Now... "Dillan retorted....

With fear wrecking through the maid.., she streched her fingers on the table in front of him...

Dillan gave her a taunting devilish smile..,he pick up his spoon, as if he wants to serve the food again, he hurriedly pick up the knife close to him and chop off two of her fingers without hesitation....

The maid scream as she pulled away her hand..., her cut off fingers fell on the table, blood spilling out profusely into the table and the ground....

The maid groan and cried out in pains raising her three finger to herself, tears hot in her face...

Infuriated, Dillan carried the food and throw it at her face..... "That's for cooking rubbish.... "He yelled...

Bianca stood up, her heart racing at tremendous speed, shocked at Dillan quick outburst...

The maid screamed and the other maids and guards came rushing in and running to her side...

"Someone should get me a better food..."Dillan hollered..., he pushed his chair aside, not minding if the chair clattered on the floor...., he walk away furiously....

Shock, with pounding heart, Bianca look at Dillan as he walk away, then she turn her gaze to the cut off fingers ln the table.., the blood, then the weeping maid, blood still flowing nonstop from her hand.....
"Oh God...! She muttered in disbelief....








TBC

Sorry for the late update

Preciouschosen:
Silver Come Update nah, Abi U Still dey Chop Rice till na, and francis better make quick choice choose chief carlos b4 it will be too late

I don chop finish o.. I go soon update. Nor vex brotherly

Sunseb:
I wish when the daughters of ogoni river will come again to Francis ,they will be like, for waisting our time the sacrifice demands five heads now. So Francis will be left with no option than to name Carlos, Bianca, Dillian &the remaining two chiefs. silver u are indeed a great writer, pls drop ur number to have Xmas gift from me

Reach me on this number bro... 08147562279

blazebaba:
Take this mutherfucker for delaying updates..

..update go soon show bro

kelvincoke:
today is my birthday, silver I need updates to celebrate it.

Happy birthday my man.., nor worry update dey yanful yanful for u...

Really really sorry guys, something came up, that's why i couldn't update yesterday..

KINGS
EPISODE 211





"OH MY GOD.., FRANCIS... "Edna said with racing heart as she wrapped her hands round him... ...

Breathing heavily, Pious threw himself down on the chair..,Giselle walk up to him...

"What happened..., we've been so worried.. "Giselle said... "I had to tell your mother where you went... "

"Those chiefs have bitten more than they can chew....."Edna said with fierce energy as she release herself from the embrace....

"What happened Pious... "Giselle ask again...

Pious heart slammed hard as he remenber the bodies, the blood, their lungs and organs pulled out from their bodies...

"Ogini killed them... "Francis said with shaking mouth, his head doubting it but he knew for a fact there was no logical explanation for it except that...

"Ogini... "Edna muttered....

"Yes ogini... "

"Ogini killed who...? Giselle ask.... "Who is ogini..?

Francis swallowed, his mind flashing back to the writings on the wall..., Pandora's words hitting his head..., Pandora had once told him he can never escape ogini, he was beginning to see the truth to that statement...

"ogini doesn't exist... "Pious said irritably.., anger settling down in his eyes..

"ogini exists..., the other side of the world exist.. "Francis said in defence..

"Hold on... "Giselle cut in... "Who the hell is going ogini...?

"ogini is not a human, ogini is a god... "Francis said

"Yes.., a god from the stories told by our forefathers... "Edna said..

"The stories were true mother.., ogini exist and he saved us, he killed the chiefs.. "

"What you're saying doesn't make any sense... "Pious interjects standing up from the chair..... "You cursed this.., if you had listen to us when we ask you to leave the palace and come here to stay with us.., your family, non of this would have happened...."

Francis gritted...

"You disobeyed us.... "Pious latched out..

"Am sorry... "Francis said crisply ..

"Sorry won't cut it.., what would have happened if one of us had died in that place.., tell me...? He yelled.... "Do you even know the enormity of the war we are in and the people we're in war with... "

"I know.., i know very well the people we're in war with.."

"You would have died today...

"But i didn't...

"Just shut up... "Pious scowled.... "If you had listened to simple instruction, non of what happened today would have happened.. "

"Two chiefs are down... "

"Yes.., and we don't know who else the monster who killed them will kill... "

"ogini did it... "

"ogini doesn't exist... "Pious yelled... "The only place ogini exist is in the stories. "

"Pious.. "Edna muttered..

"Not now mother.... "Pious cut her short with firece anger... "Do you have any idea how scared i was that something was going to happen to you if my men hadn't showed earlier..., do you...?

Francis swallowed but didn't reply....

Pious grunts in annoyance... "Today onward, this is where you'll be staying, you aren't going to that palace until everything is okay.. "

"My friend is there....

"I don't care about your friend... "Pious latched out, great anger sparkling in his eyes....

"He's the only friend i have... "Francis said back immediately.... "He will think am missing and do something stupid if i don't go back there...."

"You aren't going back, and that is final.... "

"Fine.., then call the queen and tell her to bring Taka here..., am not leaving my friend there.. "

"Pious... "Edna muttered quietly... "I think you should call the queen and bring his friend to live with us.. "

"Mum... "Pious snarled... "We don't even know who his friend is.., have you forgotten the last stranger we brought to this house., she almost ruined us all. "

"Taka is not like that... "

"Not another word from you Francis... "Pious scowled infuriated...., he grunts and face Edna again... "We aren't making that same mistake by bringing someone else into this house... "

"Please... "Francis said crisply... "He's the only friend i have., we came to Akpatu together.., Taka knows everything about me, including all of you... "

"What....? Pious snarled in exasperation... "You told him about us. "

"He's my only friend... "Francis replied with muffled lips...

"I think we should consider what he's saying... "Giselle said.... "Sonia got lost for Her lust for revenge...,maybe his friend will be different... "

"I can't believe you're all supporting this... "Pious said and walk away angrily....







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What in God's name did this.. ?The DPO ask as he walk over the bodies.., blood stick to the ground.., hands, legs and every part of their bodies littered in different places...

Journalist and reporters began taking pictures of the scene, some broadcasting live....

"People are saying is the devil... "Philip said, his left hand on his pistol strapped to his waist..

"The devil... "The DPO scoffs..."So the devil walk among men now.. "

"The devil always walk among men.. "Philip responded, his eyes roaming all over the scene... "You think a human did this.., butchered these men like this... ?

"This men including two of the chiefs... "The DPO said crunching down to look at the cold heads of the chiefs...... "This is a work of a monster.., only a monster will cut off the head from the neck, hands and legs from the body and pulled out their organs and every vital thing in thier bodies..."

"A monster it is... "Philip said staring at the blood on the wall.., he gaze at the word the blood formed.. "My beloved... "

"Who do you think that's referring to..? The DPO ask..

Philip nibbed his lips... "No idea.... "

"Something terrible went down here, never in my life have i seen something like this.. "







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Dillan manage to open his eyes when a knock came on the door...

He gave a sluggish yawn and lean his head back on the pillow not bothering to answer the door..

"Your majesty. "Bianca called out..

Dillan hit the bed with his hand with frustration.., he raise his head.., dizziness still stinging it's weight in his eyes.... "What...?

Irritated, Bianca turn down the knob and the door creaks open..

Dillan fell his face back on the bed...

"You aren't going to believe this.... "Bianca said turning on the live channel on her smart phone.., she quickly sat on the bed close to him..

Dillan sluggishly raise his head to the phone... "What is this about..?

"Read the headlines...., six scattered bodies were found in an uncompleted building, two of this deaseased were recognized.., they're ChiefAzuka and Marcus.., are they the same chiefs...

Dillan quickly jump up from the bed, wipe his eyes with his palm and collected the phone from her....
Words escape him, for a moment, he was quiet, doubting the possibility of it...

"Are they..? Bianca ask again...

"Yes they are... "He replied abruptly... "They are the same chiefs who promised to take care of that stupid boy and his stupid brother... "

"Oh my God... "Bianca muttered... "Their bodies are not among the bodies they found.., they escaped... "

"And they probably killed those idiots before escaping.. "He said with curled lips, vexation coated in his tone...

"You think they butchered them like that.., even animals are not killed like that.... "

"How else do you want me to explain this...? Dillan retorted. "It's obvious they killed them.., we must tell the police they killed them.. "

"Tell the police...!,Bianca huffs.... "Are you for real..?, you will only be implicating yourself by doing that..."

"Then what do you propose we do...?

"Plan B... "

"Plan B..., what's plan B..?








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Francis sat down, his mouth shivering in disbelief and contemplation as he remenber every word Pandora said about ogini..., fear gripped him when the worst imaginations began to creep into his head...

"So this ogini is a god...? Giselle ask with clenched teeth..

Francis nodded...

"And you said you had an encounter with him when you fell into that river...?

Francis didn't reply, he focus his attention on his Thought...

"I don't believe this..., ogini,the god of the mighty river is a story our fathers use to tell us.. "Edna said... "We never truly believe ogini exist..

They shift their focus to the door when it creak open....
"Taka... "Francis said.., a smile curved up in his face...

Taka lick his lips as he look round the mansion... ,he greeted the rest of them and he move towards Francis..

"Thank you for bringing him... "Francis muttered..

Amidst her sorrows and heavy thoughts,Claude force a smile on her face... "Am glad you're okay.... "

"Francis won't be staying in the palace anymore... "Pious said as he climbed down from the stairs...

"I know..."Claude said... "He will be safe here.., am leaving the palace too... "

"What...?, Edna said standing up...."You're leaving.., but why...?

"I just find out something terrifying.., knowing what i just find out and with everything that's going on, i can't stay.., i have to ensure the safety of my daughter and my unborn child...."

"You're pregnant... "Edna said walking towards her...

Claude nod her head....

"But you don't need to leave.., you can stay here, there are many room in this house, surely we can find one for you to settle in.. "Giselle said

"Thanks for the good gesture but there's someone I've wronged that i need to apologize to and also get some answers from... "

"We'll miss you... "Francis interjects...

A wry smile made way to Claude's lips... "Am not leaving forever..., i will return someday and i know by then, your brother will be king... "

Edna quickly hug her and Claude lean into the embrace...

"Take care dear.... "Edna said..

"I will... "Claude replied..








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Fear striken, Francis found his way out from the bush... ,he look around, a wild fog surrounded him.., he shivered as he heard whispers in the air, intertwining with the smoking fog...

He walk forward, letting the fog cloud him, he look ahead, there was nothing but smoke in the cloud.., he wonder where he was, how he got there...

He shivered greatly when he heard the whispers again.., he move forward.., just then the fog in his front began to give way.., he stood, clear his eyes, he saw three girls.., they look alike, triplets.., their hair twinned, blood draining from their heads into their face..

He shift back..., he look back, the fog was much worse behind him, he look at them again, there he noticed they were n*ked...,blooding sheening down from their face into their body..

In unison, the three of them stepped together....

Francis turn to run...,fear paralyze him when he saw them in his front, he spun round and saw them again, they were in both sides, anywhere he turned they were there...., he close his eyes and open them again and saw only three of them standing in his front...

"Who are you...? He shouted with a trembling mouth..... "where am i...?

"We're in your dream KA-RU... "One of them said..

Francis heart slammed hard against his chest... "Who are you...?

"We are daughters of ogini..., am Akira, my sisters are Avira and Azira.. "

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

"It's time to return home... "Akira said

"It's time to begin our mother's job... "Avira added

"It's time to fulfil your destiny for which you were saved.. "Azira said

Francis could hear the pounding of his heart... "I don't belong to ogini... "He said with a pulsating heart.

"You were reborn... "Akira said

"And bonded with ogini the day you fell on our sacred river..."Avira added..

"You were renew to carry out our mother's sacred jobs... "Azira said

"No.... "Francis shouted... "I don't belong to ogini...., leave me alone.... "

He continued screaming until he woke up...., breathing rapidly, he look around, quickly stood up from the bed and run to turn on the light....

Without hesitation, he switched it on..., his heart almost busted out of his chest when he saw the three girls sitting on his bed...

"You cannot run away from us KA-RU... "Akira said..

"We see you.... "Avira added.

"We're part of you....? Azira added....

"We're in your dream.. "Akira said

"We're in your reality and present... "Avira said

"We are in your future.... "Azira said

"No no.., stay away from me.... "Francis whimpered and began to scream....

"You must offer a human sacrifice.... "Akira said

"By sacrifice you came... "Avira added..

"And by sacrifice you shall return... "Azira concluded...

Francis room quickly creaked open and Edna, Pious and giselle rushed in....

Francis shivered as he stared at them....

"Francis..... "Edna said rushing to his side....

"Look.., there on my bed... "Francis said with a pulsating heart as he point at the girls on the bed...

They shift their gaze to the bed and saw nothing...
"There is nothing there.. "Pious said...

"there are three evil girls sitting on the bed.... "Francis shouted... "Look... "

"They can't see us KA-RU.... "Akira said..

"Only a KA-RU and the priestesses of ogini can see us... "Avira added..

"Ogini has called you to service..."Azira said

"Choose a sacrifice.... "Akira said

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

with those words they disappeared and Francis shivered...., his heart racing speedily....

"Francis...,what's going on...? Pious ask shapily...

Francis mouth shook and he quickly crunched to the ground .... "Ogini... "





WHAT HAPPENS NOW...?



TBC

CHRISTMAS LAUGHTER


1.A mad man have been on top of a tree near our street since last week, he just fell down this morning and we ask him why?.. And he replied .....i don ripe ..

2.So las las nobody bought me Christmas clothes, just in case you see me dressed anyhow,
Then its why we wear where we were......if you know you know..

3._When some girls sit down to lie, even the devil will sits in a corner, quietly listening and learning_

4.How can I buy chicken 10k and you expect me not to eat the feathers
Is your brain paining you?

5. Those girls who use to faint in school during prep time can now party till morning without even sitting down,
Isn't God so amazing and wonderful

6.The economy has become so tight that even witches who use to give food in dreams have stopped

7.My friend being ugly doesn't mean you must always stay indoor. Try to walk around, who knows maybe 2019 you can be feature in a horror movie

8.Slay queens be adding flowers on their heads on snapchat, instagram and facebook, paying tribute to their dead brains.

9.My dearest people that bleach, if on judgement day your face doesn't match the one on Angel Gabriel's laptop, don't argue go straight to hell

10.*Smart phones can disturb ... I've just received a notification that my Bible app needs an update....For what .. Has Adam eaten another Apple.....?*

11.But seriously Sometimes when I'm bathing, I look down at my distin , then raise my head and hands up to the sky and say "God, thank u for this wonderful blessing

12.Thank you God for another day
Christmas Is For Slim Girls
Fat Girls Should Wait For Independence Day

13.*On my wedding day* I'll be dancing
from one table to another with POS .... You can not comma eat my rice for free

14.*one thing I enjoy doing is separating women's fight.dont ask why because that is the only time you get to hold any part of their body without complaining*

15.Incase you don't see any update today and maybe tomorrow self, Just know it that I have gone to Jerusalem with the three wise men for baby shower..



Biko, who's sharing the Christmas gift...?

NsikpongIsaac:
We have waited for too long for the next episode Mr silver any hope

There is brother, i will be updating soon

KINGS
EPISODE 210





JAMES STEPPED INTO THE SHOWER, TOES FLINCHING AS THEY TOUCHED THE CHILLED CERAMIC FLOOR. His mind was in shreds; he would never get her out of his mind. He turned the dial, old and metallic, releasing thousands of lukewarm drops, darkening his hair and trickled down his back.

His eyes fell closed over and over, each time reminding him of her, of the moments they spent together.. ...
He crunched down and step slowly into the tub, turning the water on high and letting it beat over his head in steamy rivulets. Closing his eyes to the water as the heat soaks into his skin, he lean against the cool tiles as his weak legs threaten to buckle....

The shower curtain is ripped back and he didn't even flinch, engrossed as he was with the water cascading down his body and massaging muscles long past cramped.

"Rita." he sighs, the surprise clear in his tone. "What are you doing here ?"

She crack an eyelid and raise a brow at the same time, watching him. "Standing here."

His concerned eyes flash down her body to the bracelets on her hands before flashing back to her face. "Rita... I don't understand, how did you get in.?

She watch him as the water runs over his skin like a caress...."Why asking like you don't want me here... "

Slowly, she raise a hand and cup his cheek, leaning close to kiss him gently.Feeling his hands glide over his water slick body, pulling him close to herself and disregarding the fact that he was n*ked,she pulled him deeper into the kiss....

James quickly opened his eyes when a knock came on the door, just then he realise it was just a dream, he was dreaming of her....

Frustrated, he bit his lips and curse himself..
The knock came again , he snort stood up from the chair and walk towards the door...

Not bothering to ask who was knocking, he turn down the knob and the door creaked open and behold it was her..

He blinked his eye, wondering if it was another dream..
"Rita... "He muttered quietly..

He blink again, studying her pale expression...

"Can i come in...? She ask in a more quiet tone.., the woeful expression so bleak on her face...

For a moment he just stood staring at her, the dream rehappening in his head.. "Yeah...."He scurred... "Sure.. "

He left the way and she walk in slowly, her hands clasped on her stomach....

She sat down slowly on the chair, her eyes twitching tremulously...

"Are you okay..? James ask walking close to her...

"I think am fine.. "She muttered...

James crunched down to a squat.... "Are you having second thoughts....?

She quickly stood up... "I shouldn't have come here, this was a mistake... "she said walking back to the door..

He caught her hand before she could reach the door...
"Please, don't do this if you don't want to... "he muttered quietly, his hands on hers...

She sniff and a tear drip down but she didn't face him, didn't dare, she made a mistake and she'll regret it for the rest of her life.., her decisions pushed her into this moment..,this moment of pains that have wrecked her down and left her breathless...

"Please Rita..., don't continue what you might likely regret in the future... "

"It's too late... "She said amidst tears... "The wedding is tomorrow... "

"Is never too late to do the right thing.. "

"I can't James.. "

"It's me you love.. "He purred... "That's why you came here and i love you too... "

She sniff again and more tears drip down, she slowly turn to face him... "It doesn't matter.., i can't cut out from this wedding.., i just can't.. "

"Don't do this Rita.., please.., you'll regret it for the rest of your life...

"Then let me.... "She interjects, this time more serious in her tone... "I just came to say goodbye... "

"Are you sure...?

She nib her lips and turn away her face..

"Mmm..

She face him again... "Yes... "she said yanking her hand away from his..

"Goodbye James. "She added and rushed out of the house without looking back..

James grind his teeth, his hands slowly folding into a fist.., deeply infuriated, he pounce his frustration on the chair....








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Pious scan his eyes round the area, he parked his car and slowly came down...
He brought his phone out and called the number...
"Am here... "He said with curled lips when the call connected...

"Are you unarmed... "The voice ask

"Yes... "

"Are you alone.. ?

Pious look around.. "I am.. "

"You do know what will happen to your brother if you do any stupid thing, you might be smart, but you're not smarter than the bullet... "

"Just....

The call ended and Pious grunts in annoyance....

Just then two huge guys began to head towards him..
He quickly deep the phone in his pocket.., getting set for anything that is to come...

One of the thug quickly face him with a rifle.., without hesitation he cocked it, pointing it Pious with furious eyes....

"Are you going to kill me here...? Pious ask when they drew closer to him..

"No.., the chief want you alive for now...? The other thug replied...

"Raise your hands up... "The thug added

Pious eyes jammed with the muzzle of the rifle the other thug was holding.., with a grunt, he comply by raising his hand...

The thug began to search him for any gun.., he drool his hands on Pious body to his legs.., he stopped and stare at Pious belt...
"Do you mind removing the belt..?

"What, you want me to strip off my trouser...? Pious ask with disdain

"We must have a thorough searching just incase you're carrying a recorder or transmitter before we take you to your brother..."

Pious puff and quickly unhooked the belt, with another stare at them, he dragged down the trouser leaving his boxers on...

"Continue... "The thug said...

Pious glare at him, then he pulled off the boxers and his dick and balls sprang to live...

The thug glance at the other one..

"Done..? Pious ask irritated...

"Yes... "

Pious wore his boxers and trouser back..

"Follow us... "The thug said moving

The one with the gun pushed Pious forward with the gun..

Without fighting back, Pious followed them as they led him to the lion's den...







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Chief Marcus pace about in the building.., the other two guys with guns sitting at the window of the building..

"We were right... "Chief Azuka said... "They're brothers.... "

"We've been right from the beginning... "Marcus replied... "That's why we're going to get rid of them.., something Carlos failed to do five years ago.... "

Azuka turn to face Francis who was humming and whimpping, struggling to talk...

"Remove the gag... "Chief Marcus ordered...

One of the thug jump down and quickly walked towards Francis.., without hesitation, he remove the gag from his mouth...

Francis gasp for breathe.., anger churning in his eyes, boiling deep in his system.., his breathe grew heavy..

"Are you trying to tell us something...? Chief Marcus ask

Francis glared at him....exasperation flaring through every part of him, he shouted.... "I will kill you... "

Chief Marcus shift his head aback, then he look at Azuka and they both burst into laughter....

"Gag his mouth back... ,he have nothing important to say... "Marcus said..

Francis struggled with the thug as he force the cloth back in his mouth...

Lost of words, Francis hum furiously, shaking every part of his body but the ropes hold him against the wall......
He stopped fighting when he saw Pious..

"Mr Carter... "Marcus said with a wry taunting smile.. "Our old friend... "

Fires of fury creep their way into Pious the moment he saw Francis...

"I must say am surprised you came... "Azuka added...

"What is this chief...? Pious ask with curled lips... .

"This is what we call judgement... "Marcus said...

"You did a good job lying to us all Pious... "Azuka said.... "But it got worse when you started killing our friends... "

"I didn't kill them, you heard what happened to them... "Pious said engaging in the conversation waiting for the right time....

"But you killed Joseph... ?Marcus said

"How could i have done that, i was with you in the hall... "

"We know, but one of your thugs could have done it..... "

"You're mistaken chief.., i didn't kill Joseph though am glad he's dead... "

"Well, spoken like the true son of king Godfrey... "Marcus said, his hands propelled behind him... "How did you survive that night, you and your brother..., Carlos men told us they got rid of you and that stupid one jumped into ogini river which we know no one comes out from....?

"Carlos thugs did a bad job... "Piois said, exasperation coated in his voice..... "So what do you want to do now chief.., kill me again...?, am already a dead man... "

"Well that's the idea Pious.., making you a dead man again.. "Marcus said collecting a pistol from one of the thugs... "

"Then let my brother go first.... "

"There's no negotiation here.., you foolishly came to rescue this foolish one,the two of you will die foolishly... "

Just then they heard footsteps from behind them, they quickly spun round...

Shock swept through the chiefs when they saw six men with guns firecly pointing them at them..

The chiefs thugs pointed back their guns in defense.., facing off....

"I see.... "Marcus said, vexation coated in his voice... "I see you didn't come alone...?

"What did you think?.., that i will come here unprepared... ?..Pious said back, eyes sparkling anger...

"I thought you searched him....? Azuka whispered to one of their thugs..

"I did... "The thug replied, his gun still pointed at Pious men...

"He did... "Pious interjects... "But his search was stupid.., i had a tracker on my shoe...,It's over chief, this bulding is surrounded by my men, you lose.... "

Marcus scoff angrily, without hesitation, he shift the pistol to Francis direction and pulled the trigger....

Just then a violent gust of wind blew into the building,rattling along the walls, and fiercely, agitating the scanty flame of the building spreading with dust.., the speed and ferocious movement of it sent all men standing on the floor.., their guns falling off from their hands and falling into different directions....

The wind was roaring in the air, cracking the walls with its violent force, as if it were some wild dark grove deep in a forgotten land...making every leaves around scud over the ground and take small flights into the air....





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Francis slowly opened his eyes when the wind raid to a stop....,he move his body and to his surprise it moved..., he quickly look at himself and realise the rope had been cut off, the gag fallen from his mouth...

Pious and his men slowly stood up to their feet, dust still spilling on the air.., they dust themselves...

"Brother.... "Francis shouted running towards him....

Pious look around, shock, fear wrecked his spines when they saw the chiefs and their thugs scattered bodies..., their heads, hands and legs were pulled off from their bodies, their stomach opened and lungs and every organ ripped out into the floor....

Pious men shivered as they watch, fear pricking deep into them...

"What kind of creature did this.....?Pious ask with trembling mouth...

Francis look around, blood spilled greatly on the wall, it rolled down and at the button of it, it formed two word.... MY BELOVED

"let's go... "Pious said dragging Francis away fear sticking deep in him..

They pass over the scattered parts of the chiefs and their thugs bodies, their blood flowing enormously on the floor...

Pious men quickly pick up their guns and followed...

Francis looked back, his heart pounding hard against his chest.., with a trembling mouth, he muttered.... "Ogini...., Ogini killed them.... "






TBC


Few more episodes to the finale

A merry merry Christmas to you all

KINGS
EPISODE 209





EYES TWITCHING, FLICKLING, FRANCIS TRIED TO OPEN HIS EYES WHEN HE REGAINED CONSCIOUSNESS...
Hus sight was blur.., densely hazy.., he blink, he tried to raise his hand to wipe his eyes but his hands were stuck.., he tried again but nothing worked.., just then he lowered his gaze... ,a jarring prostration wrecked his spines when his head registered what happened and where he was.., with a pulsating heart, he looked forward.., his heart skipped when he saw the three men he had seen earlier with guns.., two of them smoking...
He look around, he was in an uncompleted and rough building..., he swallowed hard in regrets, he should have figured it out.., his mind keep screaming at him that Dillan was up to no good, he should have listened to his intincts..

He struggled with the ropes tied round his body.., he bit his lip in the process,so hard that he wince in anger....
His eyes flashed with indignance and anger, much like lightning on a pitch black night...,with great exasperation wrecking through him he fold his fingers, digging his nails into his palm, moulding it into a fist... , Fires of fury and hatred were smoldering in his small narrowed eyes as he weighed the pros and cons of the various and creative means available to him for escaping...

He glared at them, rigid with fury.., the smoke from the one of the cigarettes made way into his nose and he sniff driving him into a cough....

"What do you want from me...? He ask with furious eyes...

They didn't bother answering.., the two smoking continued,while the other one just stood at the entrance of the uncompleted building, his pistol strapped to his waist....

"What do you want from me..? He boom out in exasperation.., his brows furrowed, a gleen of sweat sheening down from his brow...

One of them smoking jump down from where he was sitting.. And began to walk towards him..

Francis glared at him, swallowing rancid siliva with each maliciously punctuated inner word and jabbering ...

The man drew closer and Francis shivered even when he's supposed not to.., for a thing, the man scared him.., his guns, his broad arms...

"What do you want from me.? Francis snarled when he gathered confidence....

Not bothering to reply, the man brought out a rag from his back pocket..

"What do you.....

The man cut him short by forcing the rag in his mouth, gagging him..

Francis fought for breathe as the man pushed the small rag into his mouth....








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With a smile, Giselle climed into the bed beside Pious..., their gaze met..,Pious moves her head closer to her. She lie frozen, from both fear and excitement. She leans in, so her foreheads rests against his. They close their eyes. Both their breaths are shaking.

"Thank you," he said in barely more than a whisper.

"For what?" she replies, her voice low and husky.

"For being here with me." His voice wavers, exhilarated from the tension between them.

Giselle gently leans in and kisses Pious's warms lips. They pull apart and take shaky, shallow breaths. Unable to contain themselves anymore, Pious holds Giselle's head in his hands and pulls her into a fiery and passionate kiss. Her hands work their way around his body, feeling each crevasse, each line along his perfect physique.

She lies on her back as he matches her body's form. Pious hands venture over her curved body, exploring. They pull apart and open their eyes. They stare at each other, deep into each other's eyes. Pious full of wonder and love, Giselle full of curiosity and passion. No words are spoken but a story worthy of them is communicated.

Pious leans in a softly kisses up and down Giselle's neck. She let out little whimpers of anticipation. Pious works his way back to her tender, smooth lips. As they kiss she rolls him over and lies on top of his strong, muscular body. She runs her lips up his neck and lands a loving and intense kiss on his lips...

Pious ringtone interrupted the moment..

"Don't... "Giselle said with pout lips as Pious grope his hand on the bed to find the phone..

"It could be someone important... "He replied with a smile reaching for the phone.., he stare at the caller, it was an unknown number,he hesitated a bit before he answer...

"Mr Carter.... "A voice sounded.... "Or should i say Pious... "

With shock, Pious sprang up from the bed.... "Who is this..?

"There won't be any need for introductions..,we have your brother... "The voice said

Pious heart raced... "What are you talking about...?

"Your brother in the palace., Francis..."

Pious heart sanked that his feet almost trembled...."Whoever you're, you must be mistaken... "

"Am i...? The voice said... "Perhaps you need confirmation.. "

There was slight pause, just then Francis scream came up...

Pious heart slammed hard against his chest..., his breathe grew heavier...

"We know who you're Mr Carter... "The voice said.... "If you want to see your brother alive, come to jointed roads.., someone will bring you to where we are..., come alone, failure to do so, you'll be seeing your brother's head rolling on the ground...,you have thirty minutes to get here... "

Pious mouth shook with shock as the call dropped death.., heart pulsating fast, he crunched on the bed..

"Who was that.., who called...? Giselle ask anxiously

"They.. "He stammered, calming his nerves, catching his breathe... "They have Francis... "

"Who.., is it Carlos...?

"The voice doesn't sound like Carlos..., it's another chief... "








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Taka scan his eyes around the palace.., he exhales when he didn't find Francis anywhere, he quickly took a decision to ask one of the guards...
With a deep breathe he trot towards a guard...

"Excuse me, have you seen my brother Octova.. ?

The guard look around, then he face Taka... "I saw him leaving with the king... "

"But the king is back... "Taka purred

"Yes.., but your brother didn't return with him..., is strange isn't it, considering the fact that the king drove off with him without any guard or driver... "

Taka grunts... "Thank you..."

He quickly turn around to leave when the guard's voice sounded again..

"If you're asked how you knew about this.., you never heard it from me... "The guard said

Taka nodded and went in...








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"Mummy, what are you going to get me for Christmas....? Liza ask as Claude paint her fingers....

"Christmas gift is a surprise dear... "Claude said with a smile smothering round the corners of her mouth...

"But i want to know..., will Gerald get a Christmas gift too..?

Claude grunts... "Yes.., Gerald will... "

Claude stood up when a knock sounded from the door.., she quickly walk towards it, turn down the knob and the door creak open...

"Your majesty... "Taka said..

"Taka.., what is it...?

Taka look around... "It's Octova, i heard the king took him out of the palace alone but he didn't return with him... "

"What...!, Claude scurred shock.. "When did this happen....?

"It's been hours now since Octova disappeared...,i thought you should know, perhaps you can ask the king where he took him... "

"Where is the king...? Claude ask with curled lips..

"At the garden..... "








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Bianca laugh at Dillan's funny remark....
"It's not funny... "Dillan countered..

"Well it is to me.. "Bianca said sipping from her glass of cocktail

"Am serious about marrying you... "

Bianca chulkled... "Well they're certain things you need to do before that... "

"And what could that be...?

"First we need to get rid of all the threats to your throne.... "

"Two are already taken care of..."Dillan replied with shrugged shoulders..

"We don't know that yet... "

"I trust the chiefs judgement.., they won't fail... "

"Let's hear the goodnews first..., for now, let's just celebrate the good tidings that comes with Christmas... "She said raising her glass of cocktail.... "Merry Christmas. "

"Merry Christmas... "

Bianca turn around when she heard footsteps approaching them...
"Here comes the next target... "She said crisply with muffled lips....

Claude glared at Bianca, then she rolled her eyes fixating them on Dillan...

"Merry Christmas eve your majesty... "She said scrupulously...

Claude grunts, not giving her the dignity of a reply, she focus her attention on Dillan...."Can i speak to you alone..?

Dillan scoffs turning to face Bianca who reciprocated the look... "I don't think so... "He said shifting back his gaze to Claude.... "Whatever you have to say, say it in front of her... "

"Very well then... "Claude scurred irritated.. "I heard you left with Octova, you're back but no-one has seen him, where is he...?

Dillan nib his lips... "Who told you that...? He ask picking up his drink to take a swig...

"Who told me doesn't matter.., what matters is where he is..., so i ask again, where is Octova...?

"Why are you so concern about a servant..?, an ordinary peasant from the gutter... "Dillan replied harshly...

Claude curled her lips... "That peasant as you called him is my responsibility...

"Your responsibility...."Dillan interjects, a light chuckle followed.... "As your son or what...?

"I don't have time for this, where did you take him...?she boom out in exasperation

"I took him nowhere, whoever told you must be cooking up lies... "

"Don't think only one person saw you..., so i repeat again, where is Octova....?

"What do you think you are...? Dillan retorted.... "You're nothing than my brother's left over... "

Claude snort, anger swimming through her... "You're no king.., kings have decency to admit what they do.., you're nothing but a spoilt brat under the strings of this cheap thing sitting beside you... "

"How dare you...? Dillan yelled standing up..... "How dare you speak to me in that manner, am your king... "

"You're no king, your brother will be a better king than you'll ever be in your entire life.... "Claude yelled back...

"You think my brother was a saint... "Dillan said and scoffs... "You have no idea what my brother did.., how did you think he got you to marry him...?, he puff, took a slight pause and continue.... "I will tell you.., you remenber your stupid boyfriend, what's his stupid name again... ,oh i remenber, Rick.., guess who killed him....?, My brother, your husband murdered him and framed your father for it... "

"That is a lie.... "Claude hollered trying not to believe it...

"He use Jerone to do the job.., and he paid him afterwards, that's the reason Jerone left.., so don't even dare for one second compare me to my brother.., he foolishly killed for love....."

"I dont believe you.... "Claude said gently, his words hitting a nail on her head...

"Well believe whatever you want, but that's the truth...,your late husband killed your late boyfriend and framed your father for it..,your innocent father couldn't defend himself because he needed this marrigae alliance..., my brother's plan worked.., he stood by your side in your time of grief and you jumped right into his hands...... "

Claude trembled, her facial muscles twitching, heart pulsating, legs shaking, she crunched down holding the table for support..

"Sweetheart... "Dillan said to Bianca... "Let's give this grieving widow some space to empty her tears on the Christmas flowers.... "

"Of course... "Bianca replied with a smile, putting her hands on Dillan...

With a taunting smile, they left Claude....

Breathing heavily, Claide staggered into a chair, Dillan's words ringing in her head repeatedly.., she thought of Rick, that moment he was shot came with a mighty rush into her head..., the pains of seeing him die.., her screams...., her fights with her father..., just then she let the tears she's been holding flow profusely from her eyes.....







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Max quickly rushed to the door when a knock came on the door..., without hesitation, he opened the door....
"Rose... "He muttered

Rose smile... "Hi... "

"Come-on come in... "Max said paving the way for her...

"Is chief in.... ?Rose ask walking in...

"You just missed him.., he went out not quite long.... "

"Oh...! Rose gritted..., she quickly sat down and placed her bag beside her...

"Compliments of the season... "Max said

"Yeah.., merry Christmas.... "

"So what can i offer you...?

"Actually, i came here to see you... "

Max clenched his teeth... "Me..., well am here..."

"Where did you say you came from.... ?

Max grunts.... "Your husband sent you, didn't he....?

"No..., i came here on my own, my husband doesn't know a thing.... "

"Well I've told your husband, my beloved brother everything there is about me... "

"Have you.....?, Rose ask.., she crossed her legs.....

"Yeah.., why are you asking, you doubt am the chiefs son....?

"I have every reason to...., you see, three days ago i went to a supermarket with your mother Eunice, there someone recognised her...

"Of course someone ought to recognize her..."Max cut in.... "My mother lived here.... "

"I know.., but what she didn't tell us was that she was going out with the late king...."

Shock raced through Max but he didn't say a word...

"The owner of the supermarket called her by her name and he started telling her how he missed the late king.., but of course your mother denied it all.., the owner was shocked and so was i but in different perspective...., your mother left but i went back to hear more..., turns out the late king took your mother to that man's shop that is now one of the biggest supermarket on different occasions.... "

"Who knows, my mother could have crossed paths with the late king.... "Max said defensively..

"Oh.., that's not all.., and then two days ago, i was on my way to get a few things, when i saw you in Ferico Carter's compound.., the gate was opened so you and your mother were visibly seen before you both entered a car........,are you going to tell me that my husband's friend Ferico Carter is also your friend or your mother took you there to see him because she knew Ferico Carter is the late king son.....?

"There is no truth to what you're saying.... "Max said

"I did my diggings about the late king family when the rumours started that the chiefs killed the late king, don't tell me you haven't heard that.., the mysterious disappearance of the late king children and wife who later showed up after five years....

"I haven't heard anything like that.... "Max said

"Sure...., but do you know the chiefs started dying when Ferico Carter showed up in town..., and there's only one reason why you'll be seen with him..., you're planing to destroy my father-in-law.... "

"There's no proof to your theory...... "Max said...

Rose smile..... "Who really are you Max....?

Max stood up, he move towards the counter, pick up a drink and two glasses..,he gave her one glass and pour her a drink...

"I hope it's not laced with poison.... "Rose said

"Why would i want to poison my brother's smart wife...?

"So are you admitting you're a fake.....?

"Am chief Buzo's son and Jacob your husband is my brother....., let's raise a toast to Christmas.... "

"Happy birthday Jesus... "





WHAT HAPPENS NOW?



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EPISODE 208






"THANK YOU.. "EUNICE SAID AS HER OWN GLASS OF DRINK WAS SERVE TO HER..

"All my life, I've never seen a guy that jealous.. "Max said taking a swig of his drink... "Do you know he offered me money to leave his father alone... ?

"That's Jacob. "Pious said.. "He wants to own everything.. "

Eunice chulkled.. "I must say i was surprise when the DNA test came positive, how did you do that.. ?

Pious suck his teeth...

"The chief thought i wouldn't know he took a cut of my hair from the comb... "Max said... "He took everything. "

A wry smile made way to Pious lips... "We knew that was going to happen, so we were ready..., i already had a meeting with chief Buzo's doctor, turns out the doctor was more greedy than i thought.., so i offered him money, even more than Buzo has ever given him ,so when Max called and told me the chief took his hair.., it wasn't a problem anymore.., the doctor knew what to do...,like they say, money is the root of all evil... "

"What if the doctor ran straight to Buzo to tell the truth...? Zuru ask anxiously

"He wouldn't.. "Pious said... "He knew what will happen if he does.., he won't only be on the chief bad side, but on mine as well.., he wouldn't risk two rich men hanging in his neck..., it will be disastrous for him.. "








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From the balcony upstairs, Bianca watch as Dillan's car drove into the compound...,she nib her lips, a sly smile sugaring the corners of her mouth lighting up with the sun....,she quickly spun round to come down...

It wasn't long before she went down, she trot towards Dillan's room and decided to wait for him by the door....
She sigh when she saw him coming...

"Where did you go.., I've been looking all over for you... "

"Why... ?Dillan muttered with clenched teeth...

Bianca huffs as she gave way so h can open the door... "What do you mean why.., have you forgotten what we discussed.... "

Dillan puff, he quickly opened the door and went inside the room, Bianca followed...

"Where did you go.? Bianca ask again with folded hands across her chest..

"Where i went is totally non of your business guardian... "

"We're allies now... "

"I know and i just got the perfect plan to get rid of those clotpoles... "

"You mean the late king children...? Bianca ask dubiously

"Yeah.., and trust me, it's going to work.. "

Bianca sigh and sat on the bed. "So what's the plan...?

Dillan scoffs... "Turns out you aren't the only one who knows they're the late king's sons..., the chiefs knows..."

"Of course the chiefs knows.., the chiefs have seen them... ,so what exactly is the plan..?

Dillan suck his teeth, his eyes drooling over her body.., her makeup face, her legs... "You'll know when the time comes.. "

"I don't like be kept in the dark... "Bianca scurred..

"Look at the bright side, if this plan work which i know will, the only betrayer we'll be taking care of is my late brother's wife, after that all threats to my throne will seize and i will marry you... "

Bianca scoffs... "Are you actually still thinking of marrying me.. ?

"Why wont i.. ?He replied with shrugged shoulders gazing over her legs.. "You're a beautiful woman and smart, a quality i love about women.. "

"And older than you.. "Bianca interjects... "Something your parents won't accept... "

"A day ago, you said i should act like my own man.., be the king that isn't influence by his father's apron strings... "

Bianca bug her eyes at him..

"So what do you say guardian.. "He said walking close to her... "

"I'll say is funny... "

He grunts in disappointment... "What's funny, my proposal or keeping you in the dark...?

"Your proposal. "She purred.., she swallowed and tossed a strap of her hair backward... "So are you going to tell me what the plan is.. ?

"Why are you so eager to know what the plan is...?

"Because we're in this together and there shouldn't be any secrets between us.., secrets kills a union faster than disease.. "

Dillan gave her grumpy snort, he walked to the wardrobe and pulled his shirt off... .

Bianca rolled her eyes as he saw his body...., His lips were pale and thin and his nose slender and rounded. A prominent jaw curved gracefully around and the strength of his neck showed in the twining cords of muscle that shaped his entire body, strong arms, bold thighs and calves, even at his age, he had a firm chest and abdomen that rocks with his rude nature...

"You'll know when the job is done.. "Dillan said over his shoulder.., scanning his eyes on the wardrobe.... "What should i wear...?

Bianca made an irrtated snort, her eyes facing the door.., not minding his ridiculous question, she said... "Am curious.., can you please tell me. "

Dillan quickly spun round to face him....

Bianca took a deep drag when she saw the thin line of hair twinning from his chest to the tip of his trouser hiding the rest in the total darkness...

"What do you stand to gain from this...,you once told me there is a price that comes with your plan, what price is that...?

Bianca huffs, irritated... "Well there won't be any need for that now,like you said, plans have changed.. "

"Am still curious... "Dillan pout walking close to her....

"It's useless telling you the plan.., you'll just shove it off... "

"I might change my mind, that is if your plan sound better than the chiefs... "

"Chiefs....!,are they going to kill them theirselves.... ?

Not giving her the dignity of a reply, Dillan spun round to face the wardrobe..

"So that's the almighty plan that is so difficult for you to say..., so how are they going to do it...?

Dillan look at her again.. "Figure it out... "

Bianca lick her teeth with her tongue.. "Oh God.!,she muttered when a thought occurred to her... "They will use Francis to fish the rich one out.. "

"Smart...., that's why i love you... "

"Are you really sure, this plan is going to work..? Bianca ask skeptically

"Why wouldn't it...? He replied with shrugged shoulders

"Pious is rich..., what makes the chief so sure he will come alone to the rescue...?

"Because he'll be compelled to... "

Bianca puff with a smile...

Once again, Dillan trot towards her, he lean his head closer to her and their breathe collide.... "Don't you want to become the queen...? He whisper to her ears...

Bianca scoffs and pushed his bare chest off..."Not your queen... "she retorted standing up from the bed...

"Your bad.... "Dillan snapped turning back to the wardrobe... "So choose a cloth for me.., which one is best in leading the ram to the slaughter....?








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With a deep breathe, Bianca lean her back on Dillan's door outside..., Dillan's words echoing in her head..., she calm her nerves and took a turn for her room...

The sight of Claude chase frown lines on her forehead..., not bothering to answer her, she walked pass her...

"What are you doing Bianca.. ?

Her voice stopped Bianca in her tracks.., annoyed she turn back to face her...

"What exactly are your plans...? Claude ask again...

With knitted brows, Bianca walk close to her... "My plans...?

"Don't even pretend like you aren't planning something with the king.., the two of you are just too close to be just friends.. "

"So you saying there is something sexual between us...?

"I wouldn't rule that out.. "

Bianca eyed her... "You're so pathetic.... "

"Hope you aren't planning to make the same mistake your friend made... ?

Bianca scoffs.... "You mean my friend that you set-up.?

"I didn't set her up, karma caught up with her.... "

"Oh really, Karma...!

Claude fold her arms.., a taunting smile raging in her cheeks.... "I know Dillan and i know you, so my advise is this, whatever the two of you are planning, its not too late to back out from it because sweetheart, is going to land you in trouble... "

"You must be thinking am Zara dear.... "Bianca said with curled lips.... "Stay the hell out of my business.. "
With those words she walked out on her..







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With a pulsating heart, Francis entered the throne room, wondering why Dillan had sent for him.., he move forward and bow.... "Your majesty.. "

"Octova.... "Dillan said standing up from the throne... "I want you to follow me somewhere... "

Shock raced through Francis....

"Do you object...? Dillan ask interrupting his thoughts..

"But am..

"No buts..."Dillan cut him short.... "I have something to show you....,come-on lets go... "

"I should tell my brother am going out with you, your majesty... "

"You don't have to do that.., the guards will relate your message to him.., Comeon, i need to show you something important... "

Francis rolled his eyes in shock when Dillan put his hands around him neck..., prompting him forward...

"Am very impressed with the job you're doing Octova.... "Dillan said as they made their way to the car...

Francis kept looking back at every opportunity.... "Thank you... "He said shabbily

"Which is why am going to surprise you... "Dillan said..

Dillan climed into the car when they got to his car..

"Aren't the driver taking us to wherever we're going...? Francis ask curiously....

"No.., i will be doing the driving..., Comeon get in... "

Francis look around....

"Are you scared...? Dillan ask.... "Don't be scared of me..."

Francis sniff, then he opened the door to the backseat..

"Not there.... "Dillan said.... "Sit in the front seat with me... "

Francis swallowed, he look around again, seeing if he could catch glance at Taka....
He hesitated abit, then he trot towards the front seat....

Dillan opened the car door...

Francis took a deep breathe, his head screaming at him it's a bad idea to follow him anywhere alone....

"Octova... "

He quickly jump in and close the car door.....

A wry smile made way to Dillan's lips..., he quickly hit ignition and the car raced to a start....

"I didn't know you can drive... "Francis said

Dillan chulkled... "I learnt how to drive when i was fifteen.... "

Francis saw the guards staring at th as they drove out of the palace..., each muttering words to themselves.....








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"Where are we going your majesty...? Francis ask as they hit the highway..

"I told you it's a surprise... "Dillan replied throwing him a glance., "Why don't you tell me more about yourself, where you came from....."

Francis grunts imagining the worst thoughts.... "I came from a small village, we came here to Apkatu when my parents house was brunt, my parents died in the fire.... "

"That must have been so sad for you.., how did you handle that tragedy....?

"I cried for a few days.., then i sat up when i realise they aren't coming back no matter how much tears i shed... "

"How did the house got burned.., was it someone who burnt it....?

Francis suck his teeth as the memory of that day creep into his head.... "Someone we were owing money burnt it.. "

"So sad.... "Dillan said....

They drove in silence the rest of the way....

Francis heart slammed against his chest when they diverted into a lonely road....
"What is this surprise your majesty...? He ask shapily..

"It wouldn't be a surprise if you know.., would it...?

The road became clearer as the bushes gave way..., francis heart raced when Dillan stopped the car..,a car parked a stone throw from them..

Just then three huge men came out from the car, heading towards theirs...

Francis quickly registered what was going on..., Dillan knows...., he had two choices, run and be caught, or just sit and let them take him...

With furious eyes.., he turn to face him.... "So this is the surprise.....?

"It is..., Francis... "

The huge men quickly opened the door and drag him out, Francis struggled with them but all to no avail...

"Make no mistake.... "Dillan said to one of the men as he put the car in reverse...

"Let me go.... "Francis shouted..

One of the thug brought his phone out and dail a number....

The call connected after the second ring...
"We have the boy chief... "He said..

"Good.... ",A voice sounded from the other end... "Take him to the hut...,he's a bait for the bigger fish.... "







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EPISODE 207





THE DOOR OPENED, CHIEF MAYO'S THUG CAME IN FOLLOWED BY CARLOS..

CARLOS.. "Chief Mayo called, surprise etched on his face...

Carlos grunts and find a chair to sit..

"I must say am surprised at your unannounced and unexpected visit, why didn't you call to tell me you're coming here.... "

Carlos sigh heavily, his left eyes dancing with anger... "I wanted to surprise you. "

"And indeed i am..., so to what do i owe this unexpected visit. ?

"Why did you lie to me Mayo..? Carlos said going straight to the point.., no time to beat around the bush..

Mayo swallowed, his jaw dropped.."Lie... "He jut his chin, the tiny muscles in the corners of his mouth twitch.... "I don't know what you're talking about.. "

"You know very well what am talking about... "

"Is this about the election...? Mayo ask, frown lines maning way to his forehead...

"I heard you've been inviting the bourgeoisie and bourgeois often to your house after pledging loyalty and support to me.. "

Mayo sniff, he clenched his hands, his fingernails digging into his palm.., he loosened up and flexed his finger... "This is politics Carlos., we've been down this road before. "

"Do you think you'll win by cutting out links to my finance...? Carlos ask with curled lip, his small eyes narrowing with fires of fury., a sudden urge to pounce on him whispered to his ears...

"That is a serious accusation Carlos.., i will never do that to you.. "

"Well someone is doing it..."

"That someone is definitely not me... "Mayo said reclining his back on the chair...

Carlos squeaked, his mind wandering afar.... "You know why i need to win this election, don't you.. ?

"Yes.., i heard you're planning to pay back the cost for the shares, but if you need money badly, you can take from the royal account, after all your son is the king... "

Carlos clenched his fist, fires of fury smothering around the corners of his mouth... "I see you're so determine to win.. "

Mayo scoffs... "It's politics Carlos.., this is just the way is run.. There is no sentiment here.. "

Carlos gave him a dry laugh....

Mayo gritted, he brushed his brow with his finger.... "My wedding is in four days, i hope our little political game won't stop you from coming...?

"No.., i will come, we're friends aren't we.., except you want us to be enemies.. "

"You and i know enemies has never helped anyone... "

Carlos scoffs..

"So what will i offer you...?








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Max glance at his watch, then he look ahead, he check hus phone and realise that was the address of tge restaurant Jacob had sent to him... ,he took a deep drag and went into the building....

It didn't take long before he Caught glance at him eating, he trot towards him heaving a big smile on his face....

"And why would my brother be eating in a restaurant when he has a wife...?he catechize when he close the distance between them...

Jacob raise his face to to look at him, a flash of anger waved through him....but he covered up with a chuckle...

"Don't tell me you Rose can't cook because she doesn't strike me like one who can't...."

Jacob gritted dropping the spoon... "Do you need something.... ?

Max fold his hands and reclined his back on the chair... "I will go with a drink.. "

It wasn't long before the waiter came standing beside their table.., Max placed his order and the drink was brought to him within minutes...

Jacob grunts as he Max took a swig of the drink.... "You and i hasn't really be acquainted.. "

"Does it matter...? Max ask with clenched teeth, the juicy taste of the drink protruding out from his tongue.... "You and i are brothers, you have no idea how long I've wished to have one.., wishes do come true... "

"How long have you known the chief is your father...?

"I started inquiring from my mum since i was eight...."

"Eight.... "He scurred with muffled lips.... "And where did you grow up. ?

"In a small town in the city..., But you must know it's not as big and rich as Akpatu.... "

"So you decided to search for your father after your mum told you it was the chief...?

"Actually, at first i didn't bother..., but later i realise what harm will possibly come to me if i know who my father is.., his face, what he does.., you know these questions that tends to arise when your mother tells you your father abandoned you... "

Jacob squeaked and ate another spoonful of his food making Max to take another swig of his drink.....

"You shouldn't have come here Max.... "Jacob muttered impetuously with all forms of seriousness..

Max pressed his lips together... "You don't like me, do you. ?

"I don't like you.... "Jacob replied with a feeling of disdain... "And not sure i ever will, so it's better you leave with your mother.. "

Max dropped the glass he was holding on the table.. "You have no idea what is like to live without a father... "

"I lived without a mother and i survived.. "Jacob interjects irritably...

Max snort... "I just want to be with my father.... "

Jacob cranked his fingernails on the table..,terror showering his face... "How much will it take you to get out of my father's life.... "

"This isn't about money...., this is about....

"There is nothing greater than money boy..., so how much will make you deny your claim to my father's string... "

"Well brother, i don't want your money.., am contended with the one i have and as for leaving our father..., i cant do that.., i just found him, You of all people should understand what that feels like... "

"Ohh.., i understand perfectly well..., you found him and realise he's rich.., so you intend digging your claws deep into him so he could favour you at the latter end... "

"Am not after our father's money... "He riposte defensively....

"Then what are you after...?

"His love., a chance to be a father to me and i a son to him.... "

Jacob sigh dubiously... "We both know that's a lie... "

Max scoffs, then he took his glass of drink... "Well, the truth they say is hard to believe... "

Jacob curl his lips...."Am offering you a chance.. "He scowled slamming his hands on the table softly... "An opportunity to be rich with what i intend giving to you... "

"You don't have to brother..., let's live in harmony together.., as brothers... "

Jacob withdraw his head.., exasperation sinking deep into him.... "This chance won't come again Max.. "

"Father loves me.... "Max said shabbily.... "I can't do what you ask of me to him.., that will break his heart, i don't want that for him because i love him too... "

"Do you actually think this little charade you're playing around my father will do you any good...? Jacob retorted.... "I can see right through your freight civility...."

"This isn't pretense brother.., am just been myself, been a good son to my father...., there shouldn't be any quarrels between us.., we're family... "

Jacob scoffs, he brushed his thin bear with his finger.... "family huh..?






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Liza laugh hysterically as Claude kick the ball to her.., Liza ean towards the ball trying to catch up with it..

Claude just stood and watch,a smile moulding around her gorgeous lips...

"Do you mind if i talk to you for a minute... ?

Claude quickly spun round to face the voice..... "Dillan.. "

Dillan squeaked... "I think your majesty is more preferable, don't you think so...?

Claude swallowed...

"Despite the fact that we're both royals doesn't mean we should forget our title..., been civil won't do us any good... "Dillan added

"Mum... "Liza called from behind her...

She turn to face her... "A minute sweetheart... "She said and face Dillan again... "What can i do for you...? She ask irritably

"I need the keys to the room the late king pictures and their children are kept... "

"Why do you need that... ?

"I'm king... "Dillan hollered... "The key should be in my possession.. "

Claude gritted wondering why he was asking for the key,..she has been in the room once, but since the late king ghost started appearing, she was scared to go in again..... "Fine.... "She said grudgingly....

"Fine then... "

Claude turn to face Liza again who was already frowning.... "Am coming back sweetness... "

Liza didn't bother replying, she just continue playing the ball....

Claude threw Dillan a stony look, without an invitation, she began to walk away..

He snort and followed her....








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With the key in his hand, he trot towards the room.., he took a deep drag when he got to the door.., then he insert it in, open the door and turn down the knob..., slowly the door swung open..

He quivered when he realise the room was dark.., he quickly turn on the light..., he close the door, scanning his eyes at the pictures on the wall..., he didn't recognize any of them..,some were young while others were old...

He exhales when he couldn't find anything important....
He shivered when he saw the door cranking open...

"What are you doing here.....? He snarled when the person came into light....

"I knew you'll be here.... "Bianca said walking in, closing the door behind her....

"Have you been following me.?

"No... "She said looking at the kings pictures.... "So these are the faces of the past rulers of this kingdom.... "

"They are, and non fit the description of anyone i have seen.... "Dillan said infuriated

Bianca huffs, her eyes scanning around, just then she saw some pictures on the far end of the wall..., she quickly walked towards them.., she pick one up, then she pick another.., a family picture..., she quickly registered it must be the late king family when she saw Pious and Francis standing in the middle, the father and mother by the side...

"Here... "She said walking towards Dillan....

Dillan collected the picture...."This is the late king...."

"I know..., take a look at the faces in the middle..., does one remind you of anyone.....?

Dillan study the faces, his mind quickly flashed back to when Francis Introduced himself as Octova.... "It can't be... "He said in disbelief...

"What can't be... ?

"This one... "He muttered pointing at Francis..... "A servant in this palace look exactly like this, though...

"Though he's mature now.... "Bianca cut in..... "That servant is the ghost i told you about ..."

"He's not a ghost.. "

"I know......, he's the prince everyone thought is dead..., prince Francis though he bears Octova now.... "

"What about this one...? Dillan ask pointing at Pious....

"That's his brother.., the oldest.., his name is Pious..., but there is a rich man in this kingdom that look exactly like him...., his name is Ferico Carter..... "

"It could just be a mere resemblance.... "

"So i thought.... "Bianca said.... "Until i followed Claude two days ago...., she took Francis to that mansion..., why would she be taking a servant to that mansion..?

"Claude is working with them... "Dillan said with a feeling of disdain...

"Exactly your majesty...., so believe me when i say am the only one you can trust in this palace.... "

Dillan glance at the pictures again.... "I must tell my father about this... "

"Your father knows...., yet he's slow in acting... "

"My father is not slow.... "Dillan rot out defensively...

"You're a man of your own your majesty.., you're the king, a king doesn't need his father's permission to do anything.., its your throne.., your duty is to protect it..., you have to start fighting your battles yourself.... "

"Why are you telling me all these...?

"Because i see potentials in you your majesty..., i know you'll be a great king, but how far can your greatness go if the throne is snatched from you.... "

"So you propose i kill them.... ?

"Exactly my thoughts your majesty but.., Pious also know as Ferico Carter is rich.., he won't be easy to put down.. .."

"Then how do i put him down....? Dillan ask anxiously....

Bianca beem a smile on her face.... " I have a plan but it comes with a price... "








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"Mr Carter.... "A thug said..... "There is someone here to see you.... "

Pious motioned him to bring the person in.....

"I don't like this.... "Zuru said....

Pious took a deep drag.... "I thought you approved it uncle....."

"Approved..... ,i didn't approve anything.., he went on his own.... "Zuru blared out.... "This must stop today... "

The door opened and they shift their attention to the door.....

"What is the meaning of this son....? Zuru yelled..

"Father..... "Max said walking towards him...... "Am sorry i disobeyed you but i had to do it... "

"You're putting your life in danger..., staying in that chiefs house, pretending to be his son.... "Zuru boom out angrily...

"It's my decision father... Am doing this for the family...., aren't we all in this revenge.., those chiefs have to pay for what they did to my uncle.... "

"How's it going Eunice....? Pious ask Eunice who was still standing at the door...

"The plan is going well..., i must say Max is good at this job..... ,but i support Max, the chief have to pay for what he did to king Godfrey and me...., that bastard threw me out...,i lost my pregnancy a few days after.., i suffered, i was penniless, i thought of dying but king Godfrey saw me and took me in.., he made me a new person..., he treated me like a sister..., you have no idea the hatred i feel for that chief for killing such a good man...., am ready to do anything to get rid of him....,he'll pay... "

"I still don't like this idea.... "Zuru said...... "We are so worried about him, Jacob might do something to my son.... "

"Jacob won't do a thing father, am smarter than he'll ever be.., the chief is gaining my trust..., he treats me like a real son..., you have no idea how he confesses and pray to God for bringing him the son he has always wished for.... ,the game is going as planned.. "

"And how does this game plays out...? Zuru ask

"The bat falls on me uncle..., Jacob is already furious..., after much convince, he'll realise the only way out is to get rid of his father....

"And my son.... "Zuru interjects....

"This is a dangerous game we're playing here..., i don't support this... "Edna said...

"When Jacob realised it, i will be there to give him a plan..., the only person he'll be killing is his father, i promise you that uncle, no harm will come to Max... "

"Then what happens to Jacob.... ?

"He'll be destroying himself in the process...., the police will be there the minute the deal is done.... "

"We're doing this for the family father, and am not backing out until the chief is down....."Max said picking up a glass of drink from the table...... "To the family..... "

"To my father...."Pious replied....

"To king Godfrey..... "







TBC


Sorry for the late update

Drop your comments

Sunseb:
silver is indeed a great writer thanks for updating

Tnks

Palmerbarry:
Kudos... SilverMAN
I love the twist, nice story.

Tnks

Eberechi24:
You know what is best for the situation.
Taka, new client. Do your job Asap.

AmaUwana:
pls can Bianca die fast?
I hope Carlos doesn't get Taka.


Mbok Max should not die, Pity the mother



Silver1996 thumbs up, diz is an excellent story and excellent talent

thanks dear

IamD18:
Nice! Thanks alot.

The amount of views the story has is damn promising and encouraging.

I just hope I'll be done reading it by 2030 since I'm not that good with online novels.

Once again, thanks.

Dont worry, you'll finish it one day

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Sunseb:
kudos to my Man silver1996 ur writing prowess is great in fact I get an Xmas package for you, u deserve a reward

wow thanks

KINGS
EPISODE 206




DAYS LATER




BUZO SQUEAKED AS HE SWALLOWED THE DRINK.., HE QUICKLY DROPPED THE GLASS ON THE TABLE AND TURN TO FACE CARLOS....
"You have to do something Carlos, Mayo is winning, the bourgeoisie and bourgeois are supporting him... ,he's been deceiving you all this time..."

Carlos grunts, infuriated by his thoughts...

"And with the way your business is going, i dont see money coming from anywhere except the company..., the board members are angry...,they are angry you sold the shares to someone who isn't ready to invest..., if care is not taking they will vote you out and you'll lose everything....,becoming the chairman of the elite party is your only cheque......"

Carlos snort.., he thought about his business, he wonder who has been cutting off his customers and putting a dead target on his links....

"Who do you think is messing around with my business...? He ask anxiously, exasperation slowly creeping way into him...

Buzo took another swig... "I don't know, but i can only think of one person,and that's Mayo..., he will do anything to put you down so he could win the election..., he wants to be ahead of you and us all in wealth and in power... "

"Mayo.... "Carlos said crisply....

"He's playing us.., pretending to be on our side when all this while he wants the chairman seat for himself..., you can't let him win Carlos..., you need to talk to Mayo.., he of all people should understand the situation at hand... "

Carlos scoffs... "He won't... "..he stood up from the chair, hands clenched behind him... "he competes with me four years ago and he didn't win.., am not sure he will let go this time...., you're right.., he's messing with my business.... "

"So what are you going to do...? Buzo ask curiously

Carlos threw him a wry smile... "Am going to pay him a visit.... "








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With frown lines encroaching on Jacob's head.., he dropped the glass, highly infuriated by the thought of his father's second son...., he curl his lips, hands clenching into fist...

"You look like you want to bring down this house... "Pious said interrupting his thoughts.... "What's going on.., does the thought of your new brother still bothers you.. ?

"It infuriates me.. "Jacob retorted... "How could my father be so careless in having another son.... "

Pious scoffs, he took his glass of cocktail and took a swig... "I have had that feeling too.., in the past... "

"How did you get rid of it...? Jacob ask raising his glass to his mouth..

"I got rid of what gives me the thought.. "

Jacob jut his chin and dropped the glass back...

"From the way you look, one can say your new brother pose as a threat to you and your inheritance... "

"Exactly Carter..., you see i don't want my inheritance to be split, i want it all to myself, every bit of it to my name and not with some gold diggers who trot out of the gutters... "

"This gold diggers might just end up taking everything... "Pious said

Jacob huff... "What do you suggest i do....?

Pious face muscles tickled with a smile... "Let me tell you a story.., there was a boy who stayed with his aunt, the aunt was old and this boy took care of her, on rainy days and sunny days, the boy was always there, he never goes away.., and then one day..., The lost woman's son showed up..., the woman was happy that her prodigal son had finally returned home... "He pause, suck his teeth and continue...."The son took the mother under his wing.., doing everything the boy does but his was quite different.., he showed her love.., take her out to see the stars..., the woman was glad.., extremely joyful for having such a son... "

"I guess the boy was bitter.... "Jacob cut in.. Jaw dropped

Pious flicked his finger.., another wry smile formed in the corners of his mouth.. "Yes he was, but not because the son showed up.... "

"Because the woman wasn't giving him much attention like before.... "Jacob interjects....

"You must be very brilliant my friend... "Pious said with a chuckle...

Jacob scoffs.. "I attend the best school...., so what happened to the woman, did she die leaving her property for her son and neglecting the one who had stayed with her before her runaway son showed up.. ?

"Quite the opposite Jacob... "He raise his left leg on his right, his fingers under his jaw.... "The boy knew if he didn't do anything, the aunt might give the bigger portion of the property to her son, and his the lowest... "

"So he killed the boy..?

Pious huffs... "He killed them both...., mother and son varnished...."

"He killed the mother...? Jacob ask with bugged-eyes

"If he had left the mother alive, she would have guess the boy was responsible and he might have end up not having anything and wined up in jail, so he did what he had to do.., he killed them both.., luckily for him, the woman hasn't renewed her will.., the boy took everything and today, he's living large..., in enormous luxury... "

"I can't kill my father... "Jacob muttered....

Pious dropped his hand and carried his cocktail again... "A drink to that.. "He said with an eyeshot..

Jacob swallowed, Pious story ringing and making waves in his head.., what if his father ends up giving everything to his new son.... ,he wave the thought away, there have to be another way...,a simpler way to get rid of his so called step brother....








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Birds trill, sweetly high, the chorus as playful as the birds themselves. With closed eyes, Dillan imagine their music to be colours, painting stairs in the same way grapevines grow - this way and that, in a beautiful chaos that isn't quite random. In the calm of the day, his heartbeat seem to be the steady drum to their melody and he seep into the moment, allowing himself to climb those rainbow stairs....

He adjusted himself on the chair not bothering to look at the guards standing near him. His still scrawny legs dangled over edge just like they had when he was small, but now his toes tapped the long legs of the chair as he sat back and listened to his music. With eyes closed he let the lyrics flood him like an early summer breeze. They weren't always upbeat, but they soothed him just the same. If these singers felt just like him, maybe the world would have been a better place...

He began to nod his head to the lyrics and sound beat of the music allowing it take over him, overwhelmed him.....

"I can see someone is mollified.... "Bianca said from behind him...

She rolled her eyes when he didn't hear because of the loud volume of the music...

"Helloo... "She said again..

Dillan quickly turn around to face her.., removing the earpiece from his ears...

"How dare you disrupt my downbeat moment.... "Dillan raved..

Bianca swallowed irritably..., she shift her gaze to the guards and they look away...

"Hello guys, can you excuse me and the king... "Bianca said

The guards didn't move an inch, but glance at at Dillan instead ...

"Are you deaf... ?,Dillan yelled......"She said you should leave.. "

The guards left with a full stomach of embarrassment, raining curses on Dillan in their thoughts.....

"Am sorry i interrupted your calm moment.., i must confess since you became king, this is the first time am seeing you as cool as a cucumber... "

"You have two minutes to say whatever nonsense is running in that head of yours.... "Dillan said back harshly... "If i were you, i will start now... "

Bianca purse her lips..., grunting.... "I thought we could be friends.... "

"Friends...!

"Yes friends, except you don't like making friends with people older than you.... "

"What i don't like is people jumping at me...."

"My mistake then... "Bianca purred irritated..., her jaw dropped and she turn to face him again....

"Is that all...? Dillan ask putting back his earpiece..

"I heard the elders were here... "

"Oh i see.., you've been eavesdropping.... "

"No.., i wouldn't do that, i saw them leaving.., what did they say...?

"What i discuss with the elders isn't your business guardian and it seems you have nothing important to say.., so we'll call it a day, i have far more better things to do than sit here and jubble words with you... "

"I heard they ask you to marry... "Bianca added

"And you said you weren't eavesdropping... "Dillan said removing the earpiece..

"I wasn't.., i overheard that when passing... "

"Lies lies lies...., Be careful how you lie to me guardian...., i might just do something to your tongue... "

Bianca scoffs... "Are you always like this or you're just acting up for people to fear you.... ?

Dillan curl his lips.. "You have no idea who i am guardian... "

"Am beginning to know.... "Bianca scurred waiting for his reply,when he gave none, she continued.. "You know if you're searching for a wife of your age.., i have many to recommend... "

"What if i choose you as my wife instead.., becasue it seems you're so obsessed with this wife thing that you don't want to give it a rest... "

"You can't marry me.., the gods won't even allow it, am older than you.. "

"And when did that became a law...?

Bianca puff, a smile beeming in the corners of her gorgeous lips..... "No one will allow it... "

"You're forgetting a tiny detail guardian...., am the king, i decide what i want.. "

"I will rather prefer, you decide on how to keep your throne..... "

"My throne....! He purred..... "What about my throne... ?

"There are those that seeks it..... "

"Who....? Dillan scowled......."Because the only threat to my throne is my nephew Gerald.., are you speaking for him...?

"No..., you don't have to worry about Gerald..., he lost his opportunity, he's not getting it back.. "

"Then who do you speak of...? He snarled...

"The people i speak of are those who lurks in the shadows waiting for the right time to suffice into our worlds, your world, your throne... "

Dillan snort and calm his nerves.... " I should have known you're delirious... "

"No your majesty, am serious..."

"Then tell me who...,who wants my throne...?

Bianca pout, then she drew her face closer to his.... "Like i said they lurk in the shadow, you just have to look closely and you shall see their faces... "

"Tell me.... "He retorted with furious eyes...

"Don't be in a rush.., telling you now will want to make you kill them.... "

Dillan grunts, anger feathering frown lines on his forehead..., hands clenching into fist... "Are you making fun of me....?

"I will never do that your Majesty..., all i want from you is for us to walk closely..., i tell you the secrets..., you take me up to heights.... "

"Take you to heights...., how...?

"I will tell you when we get there, but first you need to promise..., secrets for greater heights..... "

"Do you want me to force it out of your mouth....?Dillan retorted

Bianca swallowed and lean her back on the chair.... "Am the only trustworthy person you have around here your majesty..., the rest..., they're just planning your doom, just like they planned your brother's and my friend Zara..."

"You're making no sense with what you're saying..., Your murderous friend killed my brother because she couldn't handle her jealousy.. "

"You have no idea what's going on here..... "

Dillan gave her a stony look... "Look here guardian.., for your own sake, i suggest you stop messing around with me..... "

"Have you bother looking at the pictures of the late king sons....?

"Why would i look at them....? Dillan ask irritated

"Because you might see the ghost of one living with you here.... "

"The princes are dead......"

"Exactly what am saying your majesty.., they're dead but their ghost walk among us.., if you can find the pictures, take a clearer view at them, maybe then the scale will fall off your eyes and you'll be able to see one of the ghost lurking in the shadows waiting patiently like a serpent.....,sooner or later he's going to strike and you will be dragged down from your throne....., so if i were you, i will get rid of the ghost before it strikes....., that is, if you still want to sit on the throne.... "

"No one will take my throne from me... "Dillan snarled

"Then find those pictures.., look closely...., the ghost is not far away..., get rid of the smaller ghost, then go for the big one, else your reign will be stopped even before it begans..."





TBC



It's all going down....

Who will be the last man standing..?

Read on.., Few more episodes to the finale....

KINGS
EPISODE 205





HANDS PROPELLED BEHIND HIM, FRANCIS STEP FORWARD AS IT GOT TO HIS TURN.
He swallowed, his mind already answering the stupid questions Dillan had asked the others....

"Your majesty... "He lour his head.

Dillan grind his teeth, his right palm on his forehead, elbow resting on the hand of the throne....

Francis stood, head still bow., waiting anxiously for him to speak...

"Go on... "Dillan said with clenched teeth... .

Francis nib his lips... "My name is Octova your majesty.., my duty is to wash the cars in the compound... "

"Just that...?

Francis grunts.. "Yes your majesty.. "

"I see.."Dillan said changing his sitting position... "Many of you are lazy because you've be giving lazy jobs.., i intend to change all that in my reign..., so there will be some adjustments on your works..., adjustments you'll be seeing soon..., i won't tolerate any sluggishness, failure to adopt will bring forth consequences.., and trust me servants, am not the forgiven type like my late brother..., is that understood...?

The response was faint ..

"Is that understood... "He hollered

"Yes, your majesty... "They said aloud...

Dillan snort, calming his nerves... "I will see the rest of you tomorrow, you can all leave... "

"Thank you, your majesty.... "They all said and quickly ran back to their duty post...

Dillan huffs, he scan his eyes round the throne room.., the paintings in the wall, the designs....,the artwork... And a wry smile made way to his lips....








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"He's even worse than his brother... "Francis said as soon as they entered their room..

"The vile blood runs in the family.. "Taka replied throwing himself on the bed..

"I thought this one will be different... "..

"Why...?,because he seem to be in our age grade.. "

Francis scratch his brows, his mind flashing back to what Claude had told him earlier, his brother wants him home...., he swallowed...

"My brother want me to go home... "He said gently, voice faint and crocky...

"To the mansion... "Taka muttered sitting up on the bed..

"Yes.. "

"Then what are you waiting for, let's go.. "

"I can't leave..., not now.. "

"Why..?

He grunts, fingered his brow, sniff and spoke up.. "Because i need to stay here.., this is my father's palace... "

"You're suffering here.. "Taka said.... "You're been ordered around by your brother's subject, an ordinary boy...."

"That's is not it..., i cant just go to the mansion....,i feel at home here... "

"Really..., you feel at home when you're washing cars saying yes your majesty to a boy who is supposed to be saying that to you and your brother...., let's seize this opportunity and go to the mansion, besides our salary here, there is nothing for us.. "

Francis snort..,in a slow pace, he face the window.... "You don't understand.... "

Taka squeaked and land back on the bed.... "There is no need to understand, your decision to stay here is monumentally stupid... "








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Bianca grunts, then she took another swig of the juice, her mind replaying what happened at the coronation..., the enormity of the embarrassment and disgrace still present in her body, pushing her into deadly thoughts..,but her subconscious knew better.., such thoughts leads to stupid decisions and such decisons led to the dead of her friend...

She bit her lips when she saw Dillan and two guards behind him coming her way, to the garden..
She took another swig, cooling it down with the anger that boils in her.., she took a deep drag trying to calm her nerves.....

Slowly, the distance between them began to close until it totally close.....

"Your majesty... "She said standing up...

"Leave us... "Dillan said to the guards who left immediately......

Bianca quickly sat down back...

"Who told you, you can sit...?,Dillan said

Bianca huffs and stood up again...

Dullan quickly sat on the chair opposite her.... "Didn't you hear i requested the presence of everyone.... ?

Bianca puff, her hands clenching, exasperation molding inside her..... "I didn't know i was included your majesty.... "

"The only exception was Claude..., what are you to disobey a royal order...?

Bianca curl her lips.., anger slamming against her chest...

"I won't tolerate such impudence in the future.... "Dillan snarled..

Bianca scowled,then she forced a smile on her face...

"Your majesty, can i sit now...?

Dillan look askance at her.... "No.. "

"Well i can't remain standing.... "Bianca retorted... "My feets crumbles whenever i stand long on them... "

"Then let it crumble... "Dillan said with nib lips..

Bianca sigh heavily.., exasperation flooding through her, she curled her lips....."You do realise am the prince guardian now right.?

"Prince....!, he scoffs... "You mean the bastard whose mother killed my brother... ?

Bianca didn't reply, she just look away infuriated

"Speaking of him, where is he.. ?Dillan added..

Bianca shift her gaze back to him... "He's playing.. "

"Playing...., shouldn't he be mourning, or should i start thinking he's happy his mother died... ?

"No one is happy when their mother dies... "Bianca snarled...

"You haven't told him he won't be seeing his mother again, have you.....?

Bianca huffs.... "No, and i advise you don't either... "

"Advice..., who made you my advisor...?

She glared at him and look away....

"But you do realise sooner or later he's going to start asking about his mother again,what would you tell him then....?

"I will tell him at the right time... "Bianca said turning to face him... "I think you have more important things to do than sitting here with an ordinary guardian like me.., things that needs your urgent attention, like the death of the chief, as king, i thought you'll be more focused in finding his killer considering the fact that he died in the palace.., your palace.... "

"You must know i have no interest in helping the dead.."

"But the chief is a friend of your father. "

"The friends of my father are not my friends.. "

"But even at that your majesty..., you carries the weight of this kingdom, her success is yours..... "

"Are you insinuating that my powers extent to finding the unknown killer of the chief... "

"I heard kings find a way where men failed. "

"Well not this king..., i won't bore myself with such fickles.. "

"You need the respect of the people..., the people are watching to see how you handle issues.., many are already saying a small boy was imposed on them as king.... "

"Am not a small boy.... "Dillan retorted with furrowed brows...

"I didn't say you are your majesty...., but you must understand the responsibilities that comes with be a king..., the real concept of it all.. "

"And who exactly are you to lecture me on how to rule...?

"Am no one but a lonely guardian to your nephew... "

"Then i suggest you know your limits, else your tongue might just be cut off to always remind you never to overstep your boundaries.... Bring my nephew to me when he's done playing...."He said harshly standing up from the chair......"And tell the maids to give him a proper bath, i don't want his playful stinking body close to me.. "

Bianca glared at him as she watch him leave....., then she hissed and sat down back.....








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"What's going on Dad. ?Max ask when he saw the drinks on the table..

Buzo smile,his heart rejoicing at the contents of the DNA test results..., he remenber how his heart was pricked with joy when the doctor called and told him Max was his son., his wishes has come to pass....

"We're celebrating.. "He said...

Max chulkled.... "But why are we celebrating....?,, i mean what's the occasion, did you win something... ?

"We're celebrating because God has given me something i have always wanted.... "

The door opens and Eunice walks in...

"Mum.... "Max boom out when he saw her...

"Eunice... "Buzo said with pout lips walking towards her... "Come, celebrate with us.., you have brought something good into my life.."

"What's going on Buzo.., what happened to you....? Eunice ask

"Am a happy man.., am very happy today... "

"Indeed you are..., but the reason for it is what i don't know... "Eunice said

Buzo knew it will be foolish to tell her he had a DNA test on Max.. "Let's just merry, i will tell you later... "

"Surprise surprise.. "Max boom out...

The laughed euphorically.....
Once again the door open..

They shift their gaze to the door..

"My son... "Buzo saud as Jacob and Rose entered the house.....

"Welcome... "Buzo added...

Jacob eyes roam on the people standing with his father, he wonder whi they were and why there were drinks on the table....

"My girl... "Buzo said walking towards Rose who hug him lightly..

Buzo release her from his embrace, he look at both sons, then at Eunice....

"What's going on Father....? Jacob quickly ask... "You sounded urgent on your phone call to me.. ".

"Yes son... "Buzo said.... "I wanted you to meet your brother... "

"My what...?, Jacob said shocked.... "Am sorry, come again. "

"That's your brother Max., and Max, your older brother Jacob....,and his wife, Rose"

"I can't believe this.. "Max said walking close to Jacob.... "I've heard so much about you from our father.., i didn't know i was going to meet you today...., hello brother...."He said stretching his hand for a handshake..

Jacob totally snub him and left his hand hanging....
"I don't understand this father.., what are you saying...? Jacob ask...

"You were so little when i left.... "Eunice interjects..

Jacob look askance at her.... "Am sorry, who is she...?

"Oh..., this is Max mother... "Buzo replied

"I don't still get what's going on father...., who the hell are all this people...?

"I will explain everything to you Jacob., but now, let's celebrate...., my lost son is back home..... "








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"Thank you.. "Kess muttered as he was offered drink..
He quickly remove the uncapped cover and pour the drink into the glass.. Without hesitation, he took a swig and dropped it back....

His mind quickly flash back to that night, the night Zara was murdered.., who would have thought his own suggestion will put in such a criminal situation......, he thought about Sonia, he wished she was still around so he will have all the time to spend with her...

"Inspector.... "

His thoughts were interrupted by Pious voice...
He looked up and saw him climbing down from the stairs...,he took another swig from the drink and quickly dropped the glass on the table....

"I wasn't expecting your visit to be so soon.... "Pious said when he finally got down...

"I told you i will be visiting often..... "

"Yes..., and i like it, though it makes me suspect you're trying to turn me into something am not.., and your frequent visits won't always be attend to, that is if you start coming often as you once said..., you know am a very busy person....,visiting often will be a bad idea......"
Kess suck his teeth.....

"So, to what do i owe this second visit.. ?

"I was suspended.... "He said with a feeling of disdain....

"Suspended.....!, why would an upright man like you be suspended...., what offense have you committed.... ?

"None..... ,i was caught on my own trap... "

"Caught on your own trap.... "Pious scoffs.....

"I have a proposition for you Mr Carter..... "








TBC