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KINGS
EPISODE 204





LEAPT IN THE AIR AS IF A FIRECRACKER HAD GONE OFF, shrieked, wild eyed, bewildered, hands over mouth, nostrils flaring, blood drained from face, mouth opening and shutting like a goldfish with no sound coming out, still as a statue, ridged as a board, face stuck in an incredulous expression, unblinking stare, shaking head in disbelief, sent reeling backwards, brain desperately scrambling to make sense of it all, rendered speechless, temporarily incapacitated, stood as if paralysed from the neck up, gibbering nonsense, unable to comprehend what had just occurred, stood as gormless as a guppy.....the crowd watched as chief Joseph's body was carried into the ambulance...

Chief Carlos widened his eyes in disbelief, his eyes following the ambulance as it drove away....

"I don't understand.... "Chief Marcus said breaking the silence.."who could have done this..?

Carlos ears twitched, he watch as the guards began to wash the blood off barely moving a muscle in his face...

"Who could have killed him.. ?Chief Azuka resounded..

Annoyed, shock still racing in his face, Carlos furiously walk away and the rest of the chiefs followed....








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"This is totally unbelievable.... "Chief Azuka boom out infuriated, sweat of frustration sheening down from his brow... "I still can't believe it., Chief Joseph is dead.., gone. "

"But by whose hands...?Chief Buzo jump in.... "Who killed him..?

"We need to to investigate this issue, Joseph was murdered, stabbed and slit on the throat.. "Chief Azuka said with doleful eyes...

"Isn't it obvious now.. "Chief Marcus said, anger sparkling in his eyes.., the possibility of his thoughts pouring a deep rage inside him, churning within.., settling down.... "Since he arrived, our friends have been dying... "

"Since who arrived.? Buzo ask shapily

"Ferico Carter of course.., our friends started dying upon his arrival.."Chief Marcus said irritably

"Are you saying Ferico Carter killed Joseph...? Buzo ask

"Yes.. "

"Why would he kill him.....?

"Because he's Pious.., are you people that blind that you can't see.. "Chief Marcus snarled..

"Ferico Carter was in the hall with us, and the death of our friends isn't linked to him in anyway"Buzo countered.. He snort and continue.. "Odumodu had an accident that took his life, Ayu betrayed us..

"But Joseph was murdered.. "Marcus cut in, exasperation in his voice..

"Yes he was murdered, but we don't know who killed him., we can't run into conclusions because Ferico Carter look exactly like the dead prince... "

"He isn't the only one who look like the dead princes..., have you forgotten the one in the palace.. "Marcus said

"That one.. "Azuka muttered crisply. "I remember him, the one who look like the younger prince... "

"Are you saying that little boy had the grit to kill Joseph...?Buzo ask in disbelief

"We killed that little boy's father..., he have every reason to kill Joseph.., if not they, he has come for revenge "

"If it's true that boy is truly the late king son.., then i suggest we teach him some lessons.... "Azuka said

"We'll do no such thing... "Carlos interjects, chin tightening..., brows knitted....."If it's true Ferico Carter is Pious as we earlier suspected and that boy his brother...,then we have to be careful in dealing with them... "

"Careful... "Marcus said..., he grunts.. "We need to get rid of them again and for good.."

"Ferico Carter is a very rich man..., we don't want to get into war with him by acting irrationally.., if it's true that boy killed Joseph, then he has made a very grave mistake but we don't know that... "

"It could be someone Joseph have offended..."Buzo said... "The turn up of people were much, someone else could have killed him.., an enemy perhaps.. "

"You are turning this around Buzo.. "Marcus said.. "I still suggest we get rid of Ferico Carter and that boy.. "

"Buzo is right.. "Carlos said.. "Someone else could have murdered Joseph..., i suggest we wait and watch what unfolds.., if that boy killed him, he will be dealt with.... "

Marcus grunts, greatly annoyed, he sat back on the chair







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Vexation whipping through, Bianca pushed the door to her room open.., Her eyes flashed with indignance and anger, much like lightning on a pitch black night...Red in the face, face the color of an over-ripe tomato, red as a brick, eyes squinting meanly, developed a tic, eyes looked like they might pop out, fists clenched, hard staring eyes,she slammed fist down onto the bed, voice with hard edge, breathing and muttering words venomously, stomping feet, slamming walls, curt voice, clipped tones, stoney silence, stormed off, spitting with fury, torrent of rage, tiny bubbles of froth forming at the corners of her mouth, face contorted with the venomous breathes, brewing anger like tea in a pot or like a storm out at sea, anger boiling up inside.....

She sigh heavily,her head brooding over the insult, the disgrace...., the ultimate disappointment....

Her anger burst forth, folding her forehead into frown lines.., with deep rage, stony aggression... She scowled and said... "You're a bastard Carlos. "








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"One of their own was killed... ?Edna resounded still in shock, her head refusing to believe it......

"As surprise as it may seem.. "Giselle said... "I don't think we're the only ones who want the chiefs dead.. "

"This isn't good.. "Pious daid crisply.."

"This is good news Pious..., that is another one down.. "Giselle said

"They already suspect am Pious, and am sure they know Francis is in the palace..."

"Oh my God..!, Edna muttered, heart slamming against her chest.. "Did Francis kill him.. ?

"No mother... ,i don't Think francis did it but they will suspect him.. "

"We need to get Francis out of the palace right this moment... "Edna said, heart pulsating... "Call the queen, i want my son out of there... "








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With curled lips, sweat running down.., Taka adjusted his head in the pillow....

"Who could have possibly killed him.. ?Francis ask still shocked..

Taka grind his teeth, not bothering to answer.

"Could there be someone who wanted him dead other than us....?Francis ask again..

Taka shift his gaze to meet his.... "Aren't you glad another one of them is dead?

"I am...."He moistened his lips. "I just wanted to know who killed him... "

"Why do you want to know.., to congratulate the person..?

"Yeah, something like that... "

Taka huffs, a low grunt followed..

Francis turn to face the door when a knock sounded..
At first both boys kept quiet..
After a few seconds of silence, Francus trot towards the door and opened it...

His eyes bug out in surprise when he saw Claude standing at the door...

Claude quickly walked in..

"Your majesty... "Francis quickly said

"Your majesty. "Taka added jumping out from the bed.

Claude swallowed... "Taka, can you excuse us for some minutes, i need to speak to your brother alone.. ".

"Yes your majesty... "Taka said and quickly walked outside..

Francis jut his chin, fear flickered in his eyes as he saw the worried expression on Claude's eyes, chasing bubbles of questions into his head....

Claude peep outside, when she found no one in sight, she close the door again and spun round to face Francis..

Francis jaw dropped..., his mind wondering why the queen was here in his room and alone....

"Your brother called.. "Claude broke the silence between them...

Francis slack-jawed his eyes.., his body mounted with surprise, shock and curiosity to the reason his brother called.

"They want you home..."Claude added recalling their conversation on the phone...

"Home..!, Francis said crisply, his lower lips quivering at the news..... "Why... ?

"They didn't mention but i think it has something to do with the death of the chief.... "

"I didn't kill him... "Francis countered immediately

"I know, but the chiefs have seen you and your brother., they must have had their suspicions.....,They must be thinking you killed him... "

Francis suck his teeth, he drove his thoughts into the reason the chiefs will make such a conclusion.... "I can't go home now..., not until all this is over.... "

"Your brother is right Francis, with everything going on now, this place is no longer save for you, i think it's best you go live in the mansion... "

"No...."Francis snarled softly.... "I won't let the dead of one chief and the thought of the others chase me away... "

"You won't be going away, you'll be staying with your family..., you'll be home.. "

"The palace is my home.. "He said shapily, exasperation slowly making way into him..

Just when Claude was about to open her mouth again, a knock came on the door...
Claude glance at him, then at the door..., she quickly turn down the knob and the door opened..... .

"Your majesty.... "The guard said...

"What...? Claude ask

"The king requested the presence of everyone.... "

"Why...?, is there a special occasion..? Claude ask

The guard shook his head shabbily.... "I don't know your majesty but i think he wants to get acquainted with everyone. "

"You may leave... "

The guard lour his head and walked away.....

Claude sigh heavily, then she turn to face Francis again... "

"The king calls.. "Francis said softly

"If you choose to stay, you've to be very careful...., especially around the new king, he's exactly like his father.... "

Francis nodded...

"Whatever your decision is, do let me know when you're back.... "

he took a deep drag as Claude left the room...
He knew for fact he can't go home, doesn't want to.... This was and still their palace..., he has chosen to stay here no matter what happens.....









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Fingers rubbing the hand chair of the throne, Dillan lick his teeth with his lips.., his right hand relaxed on his legs....... "Are you all here...? He ask with muffled lips counting them with his eyes...

The guards, maids and servants look at each other, counted themselves indistinctly making sure they were all there......

"We're all here your majesty.... "The head guard said

Dillan suck his teeth...., he roam his eyes on them, some lour their heads when they met his eyes...

"You.. "Dillan pointed at a maid... "Come forward... "

With curiosity of what he wants, the maid stepped forward.

Dillan study her, her expression, her shape, how clean and dirty her clothes were........

"Do i have to tell you to bow your head when you meet my presence before you do so.....? He ask irritably...

"Am sorry your majesty. "The maid whimpered lowering her head...

"What's your name...? He ask

"Mira your majesty... "

"Mira.... "He jut his chin.... "What do you do.?

"Am a maid your majesty.. "

"I know you're a maid stupid.."Dillan retorted..... "am asking what work, do you do...?

"The works are changed daily your majesty...., we have a timetable we follow.... "

"I see... "Dillan said....."Go back, let someone else come forward... "

They all look at theirselves, looking and waiting for someone to move forward....

A guard dragged his feet forward.....

"Your neck seem to be tired of your head, that is why you can't bow. "

The guard quickly realised what he'd done.., without hesitation, he bow his head.. "Am sorry your majesty.. "

"Kneel..... "Dillan said with clenched teeth

The guard raise his head to face him as if he didn't hear well...

"Are you deaf, or are your legs carrying so much weight that you can't knee with them.. "

"Your majesty.........

"Perhaps they should be cut off to relieve you of the weight. "

The guard quickly knelt down.... "Forgive me your majesty... "

Dillan grunts....... "What's your stupid name..?

"Bowin your majesty... "

"Bowin..!..Dillan resounded.... "Is that a name of a dog or a human...?

Some of the guards chulkled..., a bullet of embarrassment hit Bowin.

"A human, your majesty. "He said irritably...








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Angry, Chief Marcus and Azuka began to trot towards their car..

"We'll have to do this ourselves.. "Chief Marcus said when they got to their cars.....

"Buzo and Carlos have been blinded by Ferico Carter's riches that they don't see what is going on....., we need to get rid of Ferico Carter and his brother... "he added

"How do we do it...., Ferico Carter is not a man you can just ambushed, he is heavily guarded.... "

"We'll use the one in the palace to get to him., and if truly he's Pious and the palace one his brother...., he will come to the rescue..."

"Are you saying we kidnap the one in the palace.. ?Azuka ask

"Yes....., and if Ferico Carter is indeed Pious, when he comes to save his little brother, we'll trap him and we'll kill them both for good.."









TBC

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DahOne:
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DEAD TRAP
EPISODE 17




FINGERS CLENCH ON THE TRIGGER, HE PULLED IT...
THE DOG WHIMPERED AND GRUNT IN PAINS AS HIS BODY LANDED WITH A THUG ON THE FLOOR....

Qetsiyah sigh heavily, she watch Brad as he walk towards the dog...

"We need to go,the gunshot will attract others, we don't want that... "Brad said, he walk towards her...

Qetsiyah didn't hesitate before he followed him..





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"It feels as if it has a presence... "Qetsiyah said looking up at the wall.... "Like it got eyes... "

"The Botswana calls it solomon's wall"Brad said..... "Sangomas.., the local witch others claim it's a place where evil spirits live and watch over the plains to the Tsholo... "

"Must be about seventy yards high.. "She whispered

"Around sixty meters of columnar basalt straight up, higher in other places the wall runs for maybe forty or fifty kilometers, a rift caused by volcanic upheaval thousands of years ago.. "

She look at him oldly, something shifting in her, Brad handed her water, she met his eyes as she drank, he still didn't take any but he felt tasty now...

"You going to be ok.. "He said

She forced a wry smile and cast another glance up the cliff face.... "Am scared of heights"

"Because you're afraid of falling and dying.. ?

She bit her lower lip.. "Am afraid that's what it boils down to.. "

He huff.... "You look at this two ways, if we stay down here, you probably will die at Amal's hands, or you could let me help you climb, and only stand a faint chance of dying at your own hand.. "

"Oh great.... "She said with clenched teeth.... "You do have a way of making someone feel they have some nice option, stay down here and get my head cut off or go up there and get smashed... "

He crouched in front of her and look up into her face, examining her, weighing how much mettle she had left..... "You can do this, you've shown me that you've got more grit than most men, you're a survivor, you have everything it takes and then some.. .......

She turn her face away...

"No, look at me.. "He took her hands in his... "I'm going to help you over this, once step, one rock at a time, we'll take it an angle instead of straight up, it'll be easier that way,and near the top, there's water... "He pointed... "That dark stain on the rock ,we'll rest on that ledge, up there by the water...., I'll build you a fire, we'll eat.., we're a team okay..

She gave a half laugh and her eyes flicked briefly to her finger with the ring.... "After everything I've been through so far, this suddenly feels like the biggest, insurmountable hurdle of all.. "

Brad had a feeling she wasn't just talking about the wall but about the argument they'd had over her marriage versus independence... He felt there was something deeper but he wasn't ready to dig further, right he have to make her focus on climbing..

"Listen here Persia, I'll make you a harness, and you'll be tied to me with rope, i won't let you fall, you've just got to keep looking up, never down, never backward "

He got to his feet, his body casting her in shadow..... "Tomorrow we'll make for a small village where we might find transport, from there, smooth sailing and we're home... "

"Home.... "She said softly as she stuided the wall...., she rubbed her brows.. "Am not sure i know where that is anymore.. "

He grunts, without hesitation, he looped the rope around her back and under her arm above her breast, securing it with knots but when the side of his hand brushed against her breast, her eyes tickled up to his and the memory of their kiss suddenly hung briefly in the heat between them.....

"There... "He cleared his throat and stepped back.... "Ready.. ?

She inhaled deeply, and nodded







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Amal stared over the wide roiling Tsholo at the Botswana bank on the other side, rage as violent as the flood waters settled deep in him..
It was already afternoon and jeep tracks showed his quarry had crossed the river right now, before the waters had come down.., who was this bastard that had taken princess, how had this person know that he was coming for her...?

When he finds him, he was going to disemboweled the bastard, hang him from a tree for the jackals to tear at his innards while he was still alive, he'd make him watch what he was going to do to the Arif woman....

"There is a bridge... "Jacob said quietly at his side..

Amal spun to glare at him... "How far?

"North, maybe half a day or more in the jeeps, but sometimes the first flood of the wet season washes parts of the bridge out and there's border control there, on the Botswana side..... "

Amal glowered at Jacob, he hated his eyes, the way they seem to harbour a quiet secret knowledge, he didn't trust him but he needed him, once he sighted his quarry, he will kill the old man and that dog in a flash....

"Screw border patrol... "He snapped.... "It'll be sundown soon, we drive through the night, fast...."

He marched over to Mbogo..... "Mark that spot over the river bank on the Botswana side, if we make good speed, we can be there by dawn tomorrow, we'll pick up their tracks there, they won't get away..... "







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Halfway up, Qetsiyah looked down, mistake, far below the plain streched, brown and gold, grasses, acacia, scrub, stunted mopani, dizziness swirled, heat and dehydration taking their toil, her muscles began to shake and sweat drip from under her hat....

She slipped, rope digging into her skin as she jerked out and crashed back into rock, breatge slamming out of her chest...

Above her, Brad braced, taking the brunt of her drop with the rope, he held stilk for a moment as she hung there, small stones skittering from under his boot heel as it began to slip, a shower of stones clattered down on top of her....

"Grab that branch near yout face.... "He yelled...... "Dig your toes into that crevice above your knees, just feel your way and don't look down... "

She groped for a piece of twisted old root, grasping it, she found purchase with her boots, dug her toes in and took some of the weight off Brad...

He hauled her up as she helped by pulling on bits of bush and roots, once over the ledge of the rock, Brad grabbed her and held her body tightly against his...

Qetsiyah heart jackhammered,she could feel his heart pounding against his ribs, thier bodies were drenched with perspiration....

"I got you... "He whispered, his breathe hot in her ears...... "Take it easy okay?, calm down, just relax, if anything kills a person out here it's panic, got that..?, you're in control of your own mind... "

She nodded, mouth tight, trying to tamp down the wide fear rampaging through her, blinding her focus, narrowing her vision, she didn't know how much more of this she could take....

"Did i mention... "She whispered against his neck.. "That i really do hate heights....?

"And did i mention.. "He whispered in return, his breathe feathering her cheek... "That you never cease to surprise me, princess?

"I hope you mean that in a good way.. "

He smiled and it made her feel better ,as if she had a partner

"We're a team remenber, no man left behind... "

She nodded and it felt good to know that this guy had her back, the kind of guy who could be hard on her wheb she needed to push herself, byt tender when she needed a soft touch... ,the kind if man who will push her to follow her dreams, her passion...

As she held on to him, she realized that's what she wanted out of a marriage, and it sunk like a cold knife deep into her chest, she will never get that with Haroun......

He held steady until her heart rate lowered, until she focused and think properly, then he cupped the side of her face and made her look into his eyes..

"Remenber... "He said firmly.... "Looking backwards serves zero purpose, understand...?, only think of the future.."

"Is that what you do Brad.. ?She muttered...."Never look back.. ?

Surprise flickered through his eyes, then his lips twisted into a slow wry smile... "Touche, princess.....,let's climb and save my past for later.. "

She held his gaze, his lips so close, his arms so strong a team suspended between the sky and earth and for an upside-down moment, She was oddly grateful to be here right now, with him, to have been afforded this tiny window of reprieve, even under this circumstances, a chance to rethink her future before she made a terrible mistake from which she could never turn back....

"Ready again....? He ask set...

She smile... "Yeah.... "

"Remenber the rules princess..... "

"No looking down, no looking back... Forward and upward only.... "

He threw her a smile and she smile back....







TBC

KINGS
EPISODE 203





JACOB CHANGE HIS STANDING POSITION AS HE PREEN HIMSELF IN THE MIRROR....
He scoffs, pick up a perfume and sprayed it on his clothes...

"Where are you going.....? Rose ask with folded hands..

Jacob whistle silently, not bothering to reply,he began to wear his shoes..

Rose curl her lips... "I believe am talking to someone... "

"I believe my silence answered your question... "Jacob retorted..

Rose grunts....

"Am going to the coronation.... "Jacob added

"Aren't you going to take me with you....?

Jacob grind his teeth and look askance at her... "When was the last time i took you out...?

Rose shrugged with nibbled lips

"Oh i remember... "Jacob said abruptly.... "It was the funeral...., do you remember how you insulted me... "

"Insult you...!, she scoffs..... "That must be the most expensive lie of the century.... "

Jacob grin at her... "Dear wife, you're not going... "

"Dear husband..., am coming with you.... "

"Fine.... "He countered brusquely..... "If you're want to come....,go on your own.., i wouldn't want your sharp teeth biting my hand off the steering.... "

Rose frown.....

Jacob stood up again after he'd wore the shoe.., he turn to face the mirror...

"If you're going there because of that LovePeddler, you should do well to remind her how the first one died.... "

Infuriated he shift his gaze to her.... "Is that jealousy i hear in your voice... ?

"No..., it's a reminder.... "

"Mmm... "He face the mirror again.... "My father is the prime minister, i should be there as his son... "

"As his son....!, she resounded.......

Jacob didn't reply,he grab his car keys instead...
With one last glance at her..., he left her there..

Rose snorted and sat on the bed....









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"I can't believe Carlos is making a little boy king, your place... "Edna boom out as Pious and Giselle entered the big parlour fully dressed for the coronation ceremony....

"I hate that man everyday that passes.. "Edna added

Pious exhales... "Don't worry mum..., we're going to take the throne back..., and it will be soon, so let them enjoy it while it last.... "

"Your father must be very angry in his grave to see the kingdom he worked and laboured For reduced to nothing...., the throne is sacred....,unworthy people shouldn't sit on it.... "Edna said

Pious squeaked... "Carlos will pay for everything mother., and he'll be paying soon... "

"Be careful out there.... "She said holding his shoulder... "Carlos can never be trusted.. "

"Yes mother....."

"And check how Francis is doing.., if you are opportune, tell him to come see me.., i have missed him so much... "

Pious nodded

Edna quickly hugged him..
They stayed like for some seconds until Edna released him from her grasp..

Pious smile, took Giselle in his arms and they walk towards their car









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Francis watched from the window as the crowd troop into the great hall., he swallowed and close back the curtains...

The painful memory of his father's death creep into his head driving him into sadness...
His thoughts were disrupted by the opening of the door...
He bug his eyes when he saw Taka carrying a plate of food.....

"Who gave you that food...? He blared out

Taka quickly crunched down to the floor, adjusted himself and began to eat.....

"Isn't this the food prepared for the coronation... ?

"Yes.... "Taka muttered with mouthful......

"I thought it wasn't supposed to be served to anyone until...

"I begged Rachael...."Taka cut in... "I told her i was hungry so she gave me this little one on the promise that i will eat here.., you want to join me...?

Francis exhales and face the window again...

"Are you waiting for your brother....?

Francis bit his lower lip.....

"I heard he's on the guest list... "Taka added

"There is no point, even if i see him, i can't talk to him.... "

"The chiefs are not blind.., you know that right...?

Francis shift his attention back to him..

"They've seen the two of you., you want to explain how two people who look exactly like the lost princes are in town..,one as a servant in the place where his father was killed while the other is enjoying luxury.... "

"Yes.... "Francis said..... "I know they suspect... "

"Suspect...! Taka scoffs..... "There is nothing to suspect.., they know, am very sure they're busy making plans on how to get rid of the two of you again....., so if i were your brother and you, i will start acting now before the wrong hand takes over the superior... "

Francis suck his teeth thinking of the possibility of it.... "It makes me curious.., what could they be planning....?

"What else than giving you two a swift dead.. "Taka said impetuously, teeth grinding the food...

Francis grunts and face the window again.......








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The crowd murmur, each asking themselves questions they give different answers and opinions to....
The hall was divided into three places set by stairs....., Claude mounted with her royal attire sat on the high stair, the queen chair and Liza beside her....

Her eyes glancing at the king chair at every minute reminding her who once sat there.., she touch her stomach and a feeling of depression began to sank into her.....

She sigh, look at her daughter and nodded her head at her..
With a snort, head high she look forward waiting patiently for what is to come...

The chiefs and special guest,,the elders, Bianca and Gerald sat on the middle stair floor., each gigling and laughing....

The crowd stood on the down floor, many murmuring and whispering things to themselves...

Iroko the chief priest quickly stood up from where he was sitting and climb to the high floor...

Liza quivered at the sight of him..

The crowd went mute when Iroko stood up tall....

Iroko glance at Carlos who motioned him to continue...
"It's so very unfortunate and painful that we lost our king at such a tender age, never have it be heard of in the history of this land... "Iroko said flattening his brows, he nib his lips and continue..... "Our late king, King Desmond is resting on the kings bossom...., his sudden death left the throne vacant but as tradition demands, one must take his place and continue his legacy..... A son... "

He stopped, muttered some words, then he turn his gaze to Claude.., then to the crowd. "It's also very unfortunate that the queen was not able to bore the late king a son before his untimely demise.., but the gods smiled on him, by giving him a son by another woman. "

Claude swallowed, her hands finding way to her stomach, she intend keeping the news of her pregnancy to herself for now.... "

"Although he's an illegitimate child... "Iroko continued....."But our forefathers and teachers had sharpened the issue of illegitimacy as void.., therefore declaring that as long as he's a prince, legitimate or not, he also has access to the throne if he is the oldest or only son... "

Bianca smile, her hands caressing Gerald's hair who was sitting close to her....

"You're about witness what our fathers have been doing, giving the kingdom a new voice, a voice who can speak for all.., a voice that will bring us out of our turmoil and put us in a place where we shall rejoice and acknowledge him as our king....., one voice that will sound above all others, to bring justice to the innocent ones and punished the guilty...... "

Iroko took a deep breathe and continue.... "It's also our custom that anyone bestowed with the prime minister duties has a duty of crowning the new king....., we therefore seek the presence of the prime minister...... "

Chief Buzo quickly stood up and walk to the front.....

Jacob smile at Bianca and Bianca reciprocated....

Gerald look at Bianca,then he began to look around, there was no sign of his mother...

"Face high Gerald.... "Bianca said disrupting him from his thoughts..... "You're about to be crown king... "

She beem another smile on her gorgeous lips when Carlos stood up to the front.....,she can't wait to be called upon as Gerald's guardian.....

"Great people of Akpatu..... "Carlos said and the crowd hail

Carlos crocked his throat..... "Today is a very remarkable day in this kingdom....., although it hasn't been easy digesting the sudden departure of my son, the late king...... "He sniff and continue...... "You all know that five years ago, you all nominated me to be your king but then i gave the title to my son to rule in my place, today am still going to do that same thing.......... "

Shocked, Bianca knit her brows waiting impatiently for the king to be announced.....

"Meet your new king.... "Carlos said...

The crowd fixed their gaze on where he was pointing each waiting to see the new king....

Carlos swallowed, the crowd hail and screams force a smile on his lips..... "Meet your new king, My youngest son.... DILLAN.... "

Bianca heart sanked, almost bursting out of her chest....., she breathe heavily, her head still trying to registered what just happened...

With a big smile, Dillan walked in on royal wears....

"Let the gods bear witness to this day.. "Iroko said..... "Behold, a new king has come..... "

Buzo pick up the Kings sacred beads and wore them in Dillan hands...., then he carried the crown...... "By the power bestow on me by the gods and the memories of our forefathers as prime minister of this great kingdom.., i crown you, Dillan Adigwe...., Adigwe the 2nd as king of Akpatu..... "

Dillan bow down as he wore the crown in his head and the crowd shouted...

Iroko quickly hand him the staff of authority and Dillan raise it to the crowd.....

"All hail the king.... "Carlos shouted...

"All hail the king!!
"All hail the king!!
"All hail the king!!
"All hail the king!!
"All hail the king!!



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The secluded elders shook their head as they glance at one another, the crowd noise echoing in their ears...

"Akpatu, our great kingdom has been brought down to the level of worms, dragged down to the dust..... "Elder Utero said harshly

"The kingdom of the mighty, the biggest of all kingdoms, the envious kingdom has been ruined totally...."Elder Ojoba said........... "What can we do when we've been reduced to sand, little children are given the mantle to rule....., oh Akpatu, the great Akpatu, why have our mother land be brought such shame........ ?

"Akpatu, the land our great men and women fought for,the land that was built on the sweats of our brave fathers, the land of milk and total brightness has been brought to ruin..., our mother's hair have been shaved off, she has seen sorrows, torments...., how long shall we continue to dwell in this darkness, how long shall we ruled by the decisions taken by the evil men who has brought chaos and total destruction to us......, hear our cry old kings, who will come to our rescue........?









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Chief Joseph look around...,just then he began to follow the direction of the guards..., he needed to urinate and come back to the festivities......

He entered the corridor, no body was in sight, he quickly find his way to the toilet....

He sigh, when he saw one.., he went in without hesitation..

When he was done...., he opened the door to come out....

Just then a knife pierced into his stomach.....

He groan in pains as blood began to gush out of his stomach....

With pains, he raise his face up....... "You........ "He muttered with pants breathes and fell to his knees....., his hands on his stomach.., groaning and wincing in great pains.....

Taka scoffs....... "What did you think chief?,you thought i forgot what you did to me...."

Chief Joseph cough out blood as he try to hold Taka's shirt, groaning in pains...., blood rushing profusely from his stomach.....

Taka suck his teeth..... "You see chief, i was having second thoughts on killing you despite the fact that i pleaded with you before you flooged me with that belt....., but then i remember you're one of the chiefs that killed my friend's father......, haven't you read the Holy book..., he who kills by the sword dies by it..., though in your case you killed by the knife, so you'll die by the knife....... "Taka said moving behind him...

Chief Joseph groan miserably in pains...., his breathe slowly fading away....

"The belt you hit me with left a scar on my back always reminding me that you're still alive after all the terrible things you've done...... "he grunts and continue..... "You see chief, others may forgive and forget what you did to them....,But Taka never forgives, neither does he forget.... "

With those words, he slit his throat.....

Chief Joseph lifeless body fell to the floor..., blood flowing freely on the ground.......

"If you get to the afterlife, tell everyone there your sins have been rewarded..... "

Taka wipe a sweat from his brows, then he stepped over his body, over the blood....,no remorse, no feelings, no soul......, with rage in his eyes......he muttered...... "Idiot..... "







TBC



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sorry for the late update... ba3 low and the worse.. No light..

Ann2012:
I so much enjoy Taka's part

Thanks for the update

U welcome dear

toyhin123:
Thanks for the update

You welcome dear

Mavikolo2020:
Gerald cry too much, that's how they will crown him as king, he will be crying anyhow, stupid crying king

Napoleonsammy:
Taka Taka my guy, let's see how Bianca would send u out.

Wow, I think I'm the first to read this today. This is my normal time of checking for updates. Some times even later than this.


Tnks for the update silver.

U welcome brother

KINGS
EPISODE 202





THANK YOU... "
MAX SAID AS HE WAS OFFERED A GLASS OF WINE....

Buzo look at him with Shock still etched on his face, waiting for an explanation......
"You didn't tell me you had a son... "Buzo said

Eunice swallowed.. "I realise i was pregnant after i left..... "she said bitterly...

"Why didn't you return... ?

"Return...! She countered ..."You chase me away because you of your wife... "

Buzo bit his lip... ,a bit embarrassed Eunice blared that out in front of the boy she claimed to be her son...

"Is okay father..... "Max interjects when he noticed the unsettled expression on his face........ "Mother already told me everything.... "

Chief Buzo grunts, his mind flashing back to the day Eunice left.., Eunice was a woman he was going out with despite been married to Jacob's mother, he loved Eunice, at least he believes so..., everything changed when his wife found out he was cheating on her.., it was hell broke loose..., his wife almost got Eunice killed, so he had no choice but to let her out of town.., when she didn't listen, he threatened her and scared her into leaving....., that was a part of his life he always wished didn't happen.....

"But despite everything she told me. "Max continue interrupting his thoughts... "I still wanted to see my father and am glad i found you.."

Buzo downcast his face, totally ashamed of the things he did to her, the words he said to her to make her leave .......

"Am really sorry for everything that happened back then Eunice.... "he said crisply

Eunice knit her brows... "There is no need apologizing, that was years ago, i don't like to be reminded of it.., i only brought your son so you could see him and he could meet his father.. "

Buzo purse his lips, his eyes fixated on Max..., he wonder if he was really his son or Eunice was just lying......

"Am really happy seeing you again... he said to Eunice..

Eunice snort and fold her hands across her chest...., not minding his words, she shift her gaze to Max...... "If you're through discussing with your father.., meet me at the hotel.... "

"Hotel....! Chief Buzo cut in..... "Why are you staying in a hotel.., you can stay here.... "

"We can't do that.., you understand why, don't you chief.....? Eunice retorted

Buzo nod his head.... "Can my son atleast stay here, atleast spend sometime with me, let me get to know him...."

"Am not leaving my son behind, i....

"I will stay mum... "Max cut in...

"Not even for a second.... "She snarled..... "You've seen your father, we're going back home tomorrow. "

"I can't mum., i just met my father, let me get to know him.. "

Eunice puff as frown lines encroach on her forehead....

"Look Eunice... "Buzo said gently..... "I know you're angry with me, but please am begging you, stay awhile and let me know my son..., i have missed so many years in his life..., so please consider my plea.., stay.. "

Eunice look away...

"Mum..... "

"Fine...., but am sleeping at the hotel.... "

"But....

"Fine... "Max cut in.... "You can always visit tomorrow....."

"Don't even think of doing anything to my son.... "Eunice said furiously and left them...

Max exhales....

"Your mother is still very angry at me.... "Buzo said

"She'll calm down father..., i know she will. "









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NEXT DAY.




Bianca smile as she dress up Gerald, wearing on him the royal dress that was pick by Carlos for the occasion......
"You look exactly like a king, Gerald...."Bianca said

"Is my mummy coming.....? Gerald ask, voice tender...

Bianca sigh, wondering how she is going to tell him his mother is dead.., gone, never to return again......, she smile at him again, her hands on his both hands...... "No Gerald..., your mummy won't be coming today.., but your mum will be watching us from where she is... "

"Where is she....? Gerald ask shapily

Bianca suck her teeth.... "She's somewhere, getting you a gift for this day..., she wants to surprise you but most importantly she wants you to be king, so you'll be on your best behavior today.., no crying, do you promise me that... ?

Gerald wipe off a drop of tear from his eye, then he nodded.....

"Do you remember what i told you.., do you remember the vows....?

Gerald nodded...

"What should you say when you're crown king....?

"I pledge to serve this land with all might and strength as my predecessors have done..., not to shun the suffering of my people but bring good will to them.., to answer their call when they need me.......i........ "He pause, scratch his head trying to remember the rest........

Bianca puff and hold him...... "To rule with all truth and honesty.., to bring nothing but favour to the land..., to be upright, just and be wise in counsel.. So help me God.... "

Gerald nodded shabbily, just then a tear drop from his eye....

"Hey.., you promised no crying...... "

"I want to see my mummy.... "

Bianca jaw dropped......, she exhales and face him again.... "I told you your mummy went out to get a gift for you.... "She said irritably

Gerald sniff and the tears rolled down, spoiling the makeup Bianca has applied on his face.......








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Claude exhales as she saw her reflection in the mirror, she stare at her stomach and a raw feeling of sadness creep into her.... Forcing tears in her eyes...

She wipe them off, accepting her pregnancy as a good fate but still parched with sorrows.....

The thought of Desmond drove her to sit on the bed.., she wished he was here to hear the good news.., she is pregnant..., she will be having another baby....

She sniff and the tears she is been fighting rolled down her cheek..
For a while she allowed them, then she wipe them off, she dry them with a handkerchief promising herself she will take care of the child no matter what happens.., what is to come...., she knew for a fact the future is going to be rough, unanticipated, rugged, horror and full of blood...

She took up her makeup bag and began to smoothen her face again, covering the spot the tears has ruined......








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With a deep drag, Buzo knocked on the door.., at first no answer came, then he knocked again....
"Max... "He called out

"Am in the bathroom..... "Max voice sounded...

Buzo sigh, slowly he turn down the knob...., he went in, the room was neatly cleaned..., he smile to himself..
He look around, just then he saw his comb and some hair stuck on it...,

"Father, are you there.....? Max ask from the bathroom

"Yes son... "He replied taking off the hair and slowly putting it on a small thin zip nilon...., he quickly deep it in his pocket and kept the comb back on the table...., he was inclined to find out if Max is really his son.., if he isn't, the DNA test will prove it.....

"Am going out son..... "He said...

The bathroom door opens and Max walked in with a towek tied to his waist.....

"Today is the coronation day of a new king, and am the prime minister, it's my sole right to crown the next king..., do you want to come with me.... ?

Max smile..... "I will be delighted father but i have to study....."

"Study......!

"Yes father......,reading books has become a part of me....."

"I see..., but if you go with me, you'll be witnessing one of the great coronation ,the type any kingdom will wished for.... "

Max chulkled..... "Thrones, kings, they don't really interest me.... "

"What does interest you then....?

"Books.....! He replied....... "I devote my time on them, i learn a new thing everyday from them...., but if you insist on me going with you to the coronation, i will gladly do it father....., i will be walking with my father... "

Buzo suck his teeth.... "No.., i think you should spend more time on your books...., i wouldn't want to barter your area of interest with mine..... "

"What should i prepare for your return.... ?

"You mean cook.....? Buzo ask perplexed

"Mother taught me well.... "

"But i have a cook.... "

"I have been cooking for people, it will be a great honour to cook for the man who birth me.. "

"You're a man Max.., men don't cook, that's a job for the women..... "

"On the contrary Father...., cooking is not just a job for the women..., men also cook, some men make large sums of money from it... "

"Is that how you make your money....?

Max giggled.... "No father.., cooking is just something i do..., I make money from my hard work...., writing books, working hard.....

"Have you thought of marrying and having children.....? Buzo ask

"Yes father...., i have.., but i wouldn't want my children to suffer, so i work everyday to make the money they will enjoy..... "

"If i tell you, am ready to give you anything you want, will that excuse still be a challenge....?

"Yes father..... "

Buzo jaw dropped....... "I will be giving you money.."

"I don't want your money father......, taking money from you will only make me lazy...,i need to work for myself, create something, a name for myself and most importantly make you proud..... "

A wry smile made way to Jacob's lips.., just then he began to wish the DNA results turn in his favour......, he's beginning to like this new son of his..., just the kind of son he's been looking for.....








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Sad..., Gerald sat down on a chair staring gormlessly at the wall, the thought of where his mother could be keep running in his head....
He pick a stone and threw it against the wall....

"There you are....... "

Fear gripped Gerald when he saw him, he quickly stood up from the chair about to run away but Taka caught up with him......

"Where are you running to.....?

Just then Gerald gave way to tears....

Taka curl his lips wondering why the stupid boy was crying...... "Hey, look at me, i won't hurt you, okay..... "

Gerald replied him with more tears.....

"Hey....., stop crying, do you understand that.....?

Gerald nodded forcing the tears to stop.....

"Don't you know you will be a king soon, kings don't cry..... "

"I want my mummy....... "Gerald whimpered....

"What...!, your mummy..., don't you know.., your mummy is.......

"Hush....... "Bianca retorted from behind him....

She quickly grab Gerald from his hold......
"Gerald dear, why don't you go to the room, am coming okay.... "

Gerald nodded and walk away grudgingly...

Bianca snort annoyed...... "What were you about to tell him.....?

Taka exhales and turn to walk away....

Bianca quickly pulled him back.... "Am talking to you.... "

Taka grunts.... "The boy should know about his mother..... "

"You wanted to tell him his mother is dead.....?

Taka gritted.... "I thought he knew.... "

"How dare you...., how dare you do that..., have you forgotten your place in this palace, you're nothing but a servant....., you have no right to tell the king about his mother.... "

"Sorry....."Taka said abruptly spuning round to walk away...

Anger spiked Bianca she pulled him around again.... "Start counting your days, because the moment Gerald is crown king and i his guardian..., his first command will be to send you out of this palace, and don't even think for a second the queen will come to your rescue...., i will see to it that stupid low paupers like you are put back on the street where they belong..., Bianca promise you that...... "

She glared at him and left......

Taka look askance at her......, then he burst into laughter........

He stopped laughing and hissed...., he sat on the chair, legs crossed, he muttered...... "Stupid crying king..., stupid guardian..., stupid kingdom..., stupid people..."






TBC



Sorry for the late update
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LOVE IN A CIRCLE
EPISODE 32





GENTLY AND SLOWLY, NOAH STRUGGLED TO OPEN HIS EYES, EVERYTHING SEEN BLUR,HE WONDER WHERE HE WAS...

"Noah.."

Noah cough as his name echoed in his head...

"You're awake.... "Leonard boom out excitedly

"What happened...? Noah ask gently..

"You don't remember...?

Noah swallowed, still feeling pains... "Where is my mum...?

"At the tea shop, your Dad has gone to work, am the only one here... "

"Didn't you go to school...? Noah ask, voice gentle..

"Dude, we're best buddies, i cant leave you here like this and go to school ..."

Noah sigh...

"What really happened?

Noah jut his chin as the memory crawl back into his head.. "Some guys attacked me... "

"Just as we suspected..., do you know them...?

"They wore masks, i couldn't see their faces.. "

"How many were they..?

"Four.. "

"Hope you messed one up...? Leonard ask jokingly

Noah grin at him.. "they attacked me the same time.. "

Leonard chulkled... "What were you doing when they found you...?

Niah recalled the message Tessy had sent him, he wonder if it was Tessy that had set him up..., he suck his teeth when he realised Tessy have no reason to do that...

"Tessy sent me a message... "He said crisply... "It said i should meet her at Mr Butler's ice-cream shop, but she didnt show up.., the guys did., one of them said she wasn't coming... "

"It must be Tessy who had set you up... "Leonard said impetuously

"Am not so sure of that..., this must have something to do with the threatening letters.., whoever he is, knows Tessy and he isn't happy am with her... "

"So you saying someone is not happy with the fact that you're going out with Tessy...,so he sent you a message with Teddy's phone?

"Yes..., They were waiting for me when i got there..."

"So, you're insinuating the letters came from different people.. "

"Exactly"

"Then who are they.., i guess mine is Mike.., but yours is who... "

Noah bit his lips... "I guess it all beats down to a jealous boyfriend..., Teddy's boyfriend...."








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Max gasp for breathe as water drip from his hair.., brow into his nose...., he quickly sneeze and opened his eyes.., shock grabbed him when he noticed his clothes were drenched with water..

"Max are you okay...?

Max quickly recognized the voice, without hesitation, he shift his gaze to her...

"Aunt Rebecca... "He said and tried to move to her side, there he realized they were both chained to the hooker on the wall..

"Are you okay...? Aunt Rebecca ask again

Max nodded.., he shift his gaze to the men in front of them, they had a scary face...,he wonder where they were, the iron door opens and a woman who appears to be in her early fifties entered..

"You.., i have seen you on TV... "Aunt Rebecca said to the woman shocked..

"Is she the one..? The woman ask

"Yes boss... "One of the black thugs replied

The woman move closer to Aunt Rebecca..... "I understand you're Doctor Morrison's sister, what did he ask you to tell the director... ?

Auny Rebecca scoffs.... "So you're the evil witch he spoke about...?

The woman exhales, lour her head and face her again...."I don't have time for this, tell me what he ask you to tell the dierctor and where his current location is... "

"Am telling you nothing.... "Aunt Rebecca snarled

"Aunt....

"Shut up Max...."Aunt Rebecca cut in... "Stay out of this... "

"You're tough.. "The woman said...
She shift her gaze to the men..... "What did you find on her phone.. ?

"There are no received calls, no call logs, no messages.., just the address of the company, it seems she deleted everything... "

The woman snort and focus her eyes on Max...
Fear stricken, Max look away...

She touched his chin.... "You have quite a luck for escape.., i thought they won't be able to catch you this time.., it seems luck ran out on you.. "

"Take your evil hands off of him... "Aunt Rebecca hollered

Ignoring her, she continued... "Why don't you tell me where your father is and i will let you go... "

"I swear to you, i don't know, my father nevers tells me anything.. "Max said with shaking mouth

"You're proving stubborn..."she said with curled lips.. "Do you know what happens to stubborn people.. "

Max swallowed forcefully

"If you don't tell me where your father is, this men will force it out of your mouth...., you won't like their way....

"I swear it, i don't know... "Max cut in..

She took a deep drag, spun round to face the men..... "You do a great job, i have a meeting to attend.. "

She glance at Max and Rebecca one last time and she left...

One of the men began to pull off his shirt himself...

With fear ripping through Max, he stare at the man who'd caught him and the man glowered at him....
He shivered when he pulled off his shirt, brought out a small briefcase...

Max couldn't breathe.., prostration overwhelmed him when he saw what was inside the briefcase....

"You are not going to hurt us.., are you?Aunt Rebecca ask

"My name is death... "The man replied in a deep baritone voice









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"Noah... "
Mrs Marpheson shouted excitedly as she rushed to his side and quickly hugged him...
"I was so scared.. "She added

"Mum, did you really think i was going to die... "Noah said realeasing himself from her grip...

She sniff..."Am just glad you're awake and alive... "She hugged him again

"What happened to you..? She ask

Leonard winked at Noah who gave him an eyeshot...

"Just some drunk guys mum, nothing important"

"Drunk guys did this to you?

"Yes mum..., they were seven in number..."He said with clenched teeth.... "But it doesn't matter now, the most important thing is.., am here alive and healthy... "








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Aunt Rebecca spat out blood and glare at him.... "No matter what you do to me, i won't tell you anything.... "

"Aunt.... "Max cried out

The other man took the iron rod from the burning fire, he took it close to Aunt Rebecca face...

Aunt Rebecca quivered in her spines as she felt the heat of the hot rod.., her heart racing speedily....

The man withdrew his hand taking it from her face and took it closer to Max...

Max shook in fear, heart pounding rapidly almost bursting out of his chest...

"Don't do that to him, am begging you.. "Aunt Rebecca said with shaking mouth, tears bursting forth from her eyes..

The man gave her a wicked smile..... "You have a choice, tell me the message and his location, else i will give him an eternal scar on his pretty face... "

"Please.... "Aunt Rebecca begged

Infuriated, The man pressed the rod on Max left leg.....

"Mac grimaced and screamed loudly...

"Tell me where he is.....? "The man yelled









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Mrs Lemuel stepped out of her car as she arrived at the store..., she went inside, she hoped the plumbers have replaced the windows before she gets home...
With a puff she moved to the cream glossary....

Shock engulfed her when she saw someone, someone she has seen before.., just then the memory ran back.., she was the woman that had showed her the false grave of her daughter......

"Mrs Hopewell.... "she blared out

Mrs Hopewell quickly ran out of the store, Mrs Lemuel ran after her..

Confused, scared, Mrs Hopewell ran into the middle of the passing crowd...

Mrs Lemuel lost sight of her for some seconds but saw her again, she quickly ran towards her and grab her hands...

"Mrs Hopewell you need to tell me where my daughter is... ?Mrs Lemuel shouted not minding the passing crowd..

"Leave me alone.. "Mrs Hopewell said back

"Am not letting you go until you tell me where she is... ,Please... "

"You are going to get me killed, they are watching me... "Mrs Hopewell said, fear stricken.., her voice coated with fear..

"You're in the middle of a crowd.., no one is watching you.... "

"You don't understand, they follow me everywhere, they are going to kill me if i tell you anything ....."

"Mrs Hopewell, you need to relax, no one will kill you, you need to follow me home and tell me exactly where my daughter is.... "

"I can't help you...., the only person who can is Doctor Morrison, if you want to know about your daughter, find him... "

"Who's Dr. Morrison...? Mrs Lemuel ask anxiously

"I shouldn't have told you that..."Mrs Hopewell said wallowing in regrets....

Just then, gunshots sounded, everywhere scattered as everyone took to their heels and began to run....

Mrs Hopewell freed herself from her grasp and join the running crowd....

Mrs Lemuel lost sight of her.... "Mrs Hopewell....., Mrs Hopewell...... "She screamed







TBC

Remite011:
Mr silver1996, abeg give us sumtin to keep us glue to our screen over here also

Expect an update....

Evold:
I'm so happy now. Kess should start farming. Team Carlos forever

..

You wicked

kilisi:
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This update just spoilt my mood

Really sorry for that dear

izaray:


Why are you speaking as if you don't kno Silver1996 again

The guy sure knos how to scatter one's brain for Africa

Risingstar2020:
Fvck you silver.. How dare you make Kess the mole

Silver just spoil my mood with this episode, after all the happiness say finally dem don catch Philip, you just spoil things

Baby take it easy na....

KINGS
EPISODE 201





PHILIP QUICKLY OPEN THE CAR DOOR AND CAME OUT OF THE CAR.., HE LOOK AROUND, he exhales and quickly took out a packet of cigarettes...., he took out a cigarette ..,He dug around in his pocket for a minute before dragging out a lighter. He raised an eyebrow as he lit ,took it to his mouth and took a deep drag..., he blew out a sickly horrid puff of smoke....

The rich benignant cigar smoke eddied coolly down his throat; he puffed it out again in rings which breasted the air bravely for a moment; blue, circular...

He took another deep drag and exhaled the smoke into the air, watching it disappear in the cloud of smoke above his car.....

He slipped it out and held it between his fingers...
He scoffs when he saw the pool of dust the tires of the car coming to him erupted...

He took another deep drag and let it settle in just the way he like it before he blew it out through his mouth and nose.......

He quickly threw down the cigar and Smash it with his shoes as the jeep stopped in front of him.... the slim fire of the cigar cooling off.....

He watched as a thug came down from the car, open the door and Carlos climbed down.....

A wry smile made way to Philip's lips.... "Chief... "

"Inspector.... "Carlos said crisply...... "That was one hell of a job you did..., i didn't know it will be possible.... "

"Everything is possible with money..... "Philip said

Carlos smile..... "I believe it all went down smoothly...."

Philip swallowed.... "I won't say smoothly.., i hit a little snag. "

"Snag...!

"Those bastards planted a camera... "

"You were caught....? Carlos ask anxiously

"No chief.., am smarter than that..., you see after i stabbed her to dead.., i was about leaving but something caught my attention.... "He puff, the memories flooding back.. "There was a curtain on the wall close to her cell., a cell she wasn't in before and the curtain wasn't there either...., that arouse my suspicion.., so i went back...., i put off the torchlight.., shift the curtain a bit, there i saw a red LED blinking.... "

"Then what did you do.. ?

"It was a wireless camera.., so i took it off, went to my office and connected it to the PC.., i deleted the part where i killed her from the memory card..., then i returned it, set it on timer that picked up after i left.. "

"Smart.... "

"A narrow escape i will say... "

"So who planted the camera...?

Philip nib his lip.... "It was the idea of my partner, they already suspect there is a mole so he convinced the DPO because he knew you were going to come for the girl.. "

"It's about time, we kill that partner of yours.., don't you think so....?

Philip grunts.., fingers clenched.... "I don't want him to die Chief..., what i want is for him to suffer..., he's already suspended...., i won't stop there, sooner or later i will find evidence against him and then i will send him to jail..., for murder and dragging the police department to the mud....., you can guess how many years he will rot in prison...., he won't be useful to anyone when he gets out..... "

"Nice plan.., but the quick way is better.., i should have let you kill him five years ago.... "

Philip chulkled.... "Nothing will give me great joy than watching him suffer, watching him waste his life behind bars....., i will be doing the honor of visiting him every week as my very good friend, partner and enemy..... "

Carlos chulkled, he signalled the thug who brought out a briefcase ....

"That's for your good work and loyalty... "Carlos said as he handed the briefcase to Philip....

"Thank you chief...... "

"More are to come if you continue to be loyal... "

Philip smile.. "Am always at your service chief.... "

"Tomorrow is the coronation of the new king, i want you to be there..... "

Philip jut his chin... "I will be there chief.., we still have a duty to pay our respect to the king.... "

"Am looking forward to seeing you there... "Carlos said, mold a smile on his face and entered the car back....

It didn't take long before the driver kick the engine to a start and drove off....

Philip look around, no-one was in sight.., he quickly open the briefcase, his mouth slack-jawed at the new notes of money......

"Philip..., you're handsomely rich..... "








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Jacob roam his finger on the table as he look round the garden.., he exhales remembering the last time he was at the palace..., the palace has changed alot...... He swallowed as he look at the maids that were passing by, he access them, their figure.., he force a smile on his face when he saw her coming.....

He adjusted himself on the chair and reclined his back.....

"I must say this is a surprise..... "Bianca said the moment she close the distance between them....

"I like surprising people... "Jacob replied with pout lips...

Bianca chulkled.... "Why didn't come in....?

Jacob suck his teeth as he glanced around..... "The garden is more relaxing.... "He said turning back to face her.....

She smile and sat opposite him..... "So your tigress let you get out..... "

"Tigress....!

"I mean your wife..... "

Jacob chulkled.... "She don't control me..... "

"Mmm-mm!

"How are you...? He ask with pout lips.., his eyes roaming on her breast..

"Sad..... "

"Sad....!, You don't look sad.... "

"I don't look happy either..., you must have heard the news...?

"Yeah,i heard your friend died..., those policemen are so incompetent.., if you ask me, i suggest you sue them..... "

Bianca huff..... "Who will i sue, the whole police department or the unknown person who stabbed her to death..... "

Jacob sat up leaning his head to hers..... "there are lots of misery in this kingdom..... "

"Yeah, i guess so....."

Jacob withdraw his head back....."How's the boy coping with the news....?

Bianca dropped her jaw.... "He doesn't know.., he still believe his mother will come back to him... "

"That's sad......., Loosing his mother at such a tender age.... "

Bianca knit her brows...."He's suffering..... "

"But he will be king tomorrow, isn't he....?

She bit her lips.... "Yes.., his grandfather said he will be crown king despite his illegitimacy to the throne.... "

"He has royal blood and he's the only son of the late king..., the question of legitimacy is totally useless in this situation.... "

"You know..., despite everything, his mother's dead...., her son was still going to be king..., i never thought that will be possible.... "

"You never thought you will be by his side while he rules....? He ask impetuously....

She swerved up her face..... "Am his legal guardian, his new mother.... "

"So his grandfather allowed you to take the guardian role....?

"Carlos knows the boy will never accept them except am around, that crowns me his guardian and his new mother.... "

"And i supposed, the new queen...?

She chulkled..... "People don't become queen like that... "

"But you'll be having a say in every decision he takes..., that makes you the queen.... "

"This kingdom already has a queen..... "

"Who...?., that mournful dried bird....?

Bianca laugh.... "Call her whatever you want, she's still the queen.....,am just a guardian to the new king...."

"Of course, to the new king"

"What about you, aren't you glad you're the only child of your father, you have no one to compete with you for his inheritance.... "

He laugh.... "Non will dare.., my father's wealth is mine.. "







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"Your majesty... "The doctor said the moment Claude entered the office.......... "You didn't have to come, you would have called.. "

"Don't worry about that..... "Claude said sitting down on the chair.....

The Doctor sat opposite her..... "You look pale.... "

"I don't feel fine.... "Claude said

"We'll run some test, see what's the problem..... "

Claude nodded









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Taka knit his brows as he look at his back in the mirror, the belt marks still showing on his back...

"They are making preparations for the coronation..... "Francis said from the window....

Taka swung back his shirt on...... "Who do you think will be crown.....? He ask climbing on the bed...

Francis grind his teeth and turn to face him...... "Gerald...., everyone is saying it.... "

"Your brother should be king...... "

Francis nib his lips...... "He said it's too soon..., he wont ascend the throne until all the chiefs are down..... "

"That's crazy....., with his slow ways of exacting revenge, it could take years before all the chiefs go down.... "

"Do you prefer he comes here and sit on the throne....?

"Yes... "Taka boom out

"That isn't strategy... "

Taka huffs.... "The best strategy is taking it by force.., that way he will be sending a message to the chiefs that he's in control because he's the king.... "

"It's my brother..., he knows what's best... "Francis said with shrugged shoulders

"What about your plans..., i thought you had plans of your own... "

"Yeah i do.., but he told me to stay away from everything, i wouldn't want to do anything that will jeopardize the plans he has set in motion.... "

"You guys are so pathetic..... "Taka said standing up from the bed...

"Where are you going....?

"Making friends with the new king..... "Taka said and went outside








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Claude open her eyes, she wonder how long she has been sleeping on the hospital bed...., she sat up when the door opened and the doctor came in....

"You're awake.... "The doctor said.....

She sigh sluggishly..... "How long have i been out....?

"Not quite long.... "

"Are the test results ready.....?

The doctor smile.... "Congratulations your majesty......, You're pregnant....... "

Shock raced through her...... "Pregnant...... ?









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Chief Buzo quickly change the channel with the remote as the thoughts of Giselle crawl into his head...
He brood over when he saw her at the king's funeral, she was looking so beautiful.., so elegant..., he wonder why he has been thinking about her alot..., was he falling for her, she is Ferico Carter's fiancee.....

He nib his lips and wave off the thought, he pick up the remote again and change the channel...

The door open and his thug came in...
"Chief...."

"What is it....?

"A woman and a boy are here to see you.... "

"Who are they....?

"She didn't say, but she said it's important she see you... "

He suck his teeth... "Let them in.. "

The thug left.., a minute later the door opened again...
Buzo shift his gaze to the direction of the door..., shock wrecked through him, he couldn't believe it.., with shaking mouth he utter..... "Eunice...... "

The woman and the boy went closer to him.....

"Eunice... "He muttered again, mouth slack-jawed shock still etched on his face....

"Hello Chief..... "Eunice said

"I can't believe this...., i never thought i will see you again after this years.... "He said still stained with surprise

"Neither did i, but he wanted to meet you..... "The woman said pointing at the boy...

Buzo jaw dropped as he stare at the boy......., he was young..., probably in his late twenties........ "Who is he.....?

Eunice suck her teeth, look away, then face him again..... "That's your son... Max..... "

Buzo's heart sanked.... "My son.......!

Max move closer to him....... "I can't believe this.., i have always wanted to meet you.... Father "







TBC



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EPISODE 200





THE POLICE WATCH AS ZARA'S BODY WAS CARRIED INTO THE AMBULANCE, SOME WONDERING WHAT HAPPENED., WHO KILLED HER.......
They all fused their attention on the DPO after the ambulance sped off....

Kess suck his teeth,his gaze fixated on Philip.., he had come back to the station at midnight because he felt something was wrong, he remenbered how shock he was when he discovered the body.., he look at the camera after then, it was still placed where it was......
He sight, a sight of relief, a bit glad that whoever the mole is, the camera got his face....

"Can someone explain to me what happened to that girl.....? The DPO ask with curled lips.., highly infuriated..

The police on duty look askance at him...

"I got a call at 2:13AM..."Philip said.... "A woman complained a neighbor was hitting his wife and children, so i left immediately with Sergeant Rufus and Mbogo...., i discovered she was dead when i returned.... "

"What nonsense... "The DPO raved....."Do you have any idea the scandal this will cause..., this whole department reputation is on the line.., a girl who's supposed to be under our care died and non of you claimed to see the killer..... "

"I check her cell,she was doing fine..."A constable said

"When was that....? The DPO ask

"I didn't check the time, but it was night already.... "

"Incompetency.., that is what this all about..., you're all incompetent..,a girl died on your watch.... "..he took a deep drag, exasperation licking through him..... "Do you know what will happen if this gets to the IGP, the president....., do you....?

He curled his lips when no one replied......."Are you saying, someone walked in here and killed her...?

The police stare at each other but non replied....

Eyes sparkling anger,the DPO said.... "I want a thorough investigation on this, who saw her before and after the time of her death, how many men were in the counter and how many men were in the surrounding..., whoever the killer is, find him.... "

The DPO glowered at them, now it was very obvious there was a killer amongst them, he just hoped the Camera reveals the person.., with this thoughts, he called on Kess and left them angrily..., Kess tagging behind him....








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"Bunch of useless people... "The DPO boom out as he stepped into his office.....

"There were only four men inside the building when i came..... "Kess said........."The rest of them were outside.... "

The DPO slammed the wall with his hands...... "This is a big slap on our face.., someone murdered that girl right in our territory and no one claims to see the person.... "

Kess nib his lips.... "Whoever he is, we're about to find out,he didn't noticed the camera was slightly above the curtain .... "He said giving the camera footage to him....

The DPO quickly inserted on the laptop.... "Have you watch this....?

"No sir.... "Kess replied... "I wanted us to watch it together...... "

The DPO fold his hands, both men waiting anxiously as the footage kicked off and started showing from the previous day....

The DPO forwarded it a bit.., he played it again..... "Her friend came..?

"Yes sir.. "

He forwarded it again, he saw the policemen that talked to her and the ones that just passed and returned....., he forwarded it till nightfall..., he quickly played it again.....

With anxiety they watched, waiting for the killer to come.......

Kess heart pounded as he watched...

The timer kept reading but no-one showed up.., then it stopped......

"What happened......? The DPO ask and replayed it..., it played again only to show her lying on a pool of blood....

"No no no... "The DPO said pressing the backward button..., it went back to when she was alive weeping.....

Irritated the DPO move it forward,he played it again.....
"What's this.....? He ask angrily

Kess heart sanked, he didn't want to believe it...... "Someone deleted it.. "He said shock etched on his face..... "He deleted where he killed her, only to set it back after she was dead....."

"How did that happen.....? The DPO ask anxiously with curled lips..... "How did he see the camera.... ?

Kess swallowed, a gleen of sweat sheen down from his brow.., he still can't believe it...... "I have no idea sir.. "
With great anger curling in, the DPO slammed the table........









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A single tear slid down from Bianca warm, butterscotch eyes, followed by another one, and another one, until soon, a steady stream of salty tears flowed it's way down her pale cheek, releasing all the sadness and memories of them together......, she couldn't talk, couldn't breathe, she just wailed in tears as she stare at Zara's dead body...., just then she crunched to the ground and let the tears take over her...
The workers quickly rushed to her side, consoling her.......








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"Sir.... "Philip saluted as he entered the DPO's office.....

The DPO grunts, still perplexed at the turn out of the footage......, he quickly turn away from the window to face Philip, hands propelling each other behind him, fingers clenched, fires of fury still burning in his eyes.., his head brooding over the stain in his reputation if the issue gets to public notice which it will...., reporters have already started flooding the station......

"When did you say you left the station.....? The DPO ask

"2:13AM sir...."

"And when did you return....?

"I didn't check sir.., when i returned the other men were already gathered at the cell...."

"So she was dead when you returned..... ?

"Yes sir..."

The DPO sigh..., gently he pull out his chair and sat down..... "Did you know we planted a camera on the wall, just above the curtain..... "

"No sir......, but if you did, it means the camera must have captured the person's face.... "

The DPO just say studying him..... "That's the problem....., the time she was murdered was deleted......"

"Deleted....!

"It stopped when it got there, only to replay after she's dead..., no killer, no nothing.... "

"Jesus Christ..., i can't believe this sir..., who will do that..?. ,who else besides you knows there was a camera there....?

The DPO snort...,his mind recalling the day Kess brought the plan..... "Your partner.... "

"Kess.....?

"Yes..., he suggested it..., he planted the camera....., he said he told no-one, so him alone knew where it was.... "

Philip bug his eyes...

The DPO stood up from the chair ...."You've been his partner for five years, have you ever suspected any thing.., in the way he acts, the people he talks to.... "

"No sir..., Kess is one of the good policemen i know... "

The DPO scoffs.... "Exactly......., he brought the suggestion, he planted the camera, he discovered the body..., he took out the footage, compressed it into a CD........ "

"What are you saying sir..... ?

"Think about it,he was there the day the chief was killed..., he was also there when i said we need to set a trap for the mole.., and then he brought this suggestion when that girl was arrested......"

"I still don't get you sir.... "Philip said with clenched teeth.....

"I think Kess is the mole.... "









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Bianca wipe her tears off as she enter the hallway...

"My condolence...... "Claude said from a corner....

Bianca sniff and more tears roll down...., she shift her gaze to her..... "You got her killed.... "

Claude huff.....

"You took a mother from a child.... "Bianca raved

"She took a father from a child.... "

"Liza had you...., Gerald has no one.... "Bianca boom out impetuously

"Oh..., so now you're admitting your friend killed my husband.... "

"Everyone knows you set her up.... "

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

Bianca wipe her tears off and left her there...

Claude grunts...







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Infuriated, Kess callously threw the pen on the table.., he turn his head to the wall and slammed it with his hands...., they were this close to getting the mole, but it seems he's always a step ahead of them..., he slammed the wall with his palm again.., pouring all his anger on the wall... That he didn't realise when the door opened...

"Woh...., you're going to get yourself injured.... "Philip said from the door...

Kess curled his lips and spun round to face him.....

"Whoever killed that girl will be found.... "

"When....?.....,"Do you even realise how much this is going to cost us..., our reputation..., that girl was murdered right under our eyes.... "

"Why didn't you tell me that you planted a camera...

"What...? Kess muttered shocked... "How did you know that...?

"The DPO just told me,he said a part of the footage was deleted.... "

Kess clenched his fist...., his head diving into a state of confusion..., he and the DPO knew about the camera.., where he hid the camera wasn't a place one can have noticed....

He quickly turn around again and face the wall, the whole plan shattered to pieces......

"You won't like what the DPO is thinking.... "

Kess spun round again to face him..... "What...?

Philip snort... "He thinks you're the mole but....

"What.... "Kess cut in.....
Without further words he rushed out of the office.....








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"Sir.... "Kess said the moment he entered the DPO's office....

"What is it inspector....? The DPO ask

Kess gritted wondering how to start, he wasn't comfortable with the DPO thinking he's the mole....

"I believe your partner must have told you what i said to him... "

"Yes sir....., sir am.....

"There is no need explaining Inspector.... "The DPO interjects...... "The facts are clear... "

"What facts sir....?

"Only you and i knew where that camera was....., you came to the station at midnight when you were supposed to be at home... "

"I felt something was going on sir....., it was a hunch.... "

"You disvovered the body........

"And i raised alarm..... "Kess jump in irritated

"Then you took out the footage.... and compressed it into a CD, you claimed you didn't watch it.... "

"Why would i lie about that.., why would i brought that suggestion if am the mole.... ?

"Because you wanted me to trust you...., you wanted to lead me astray...

"This doesn't make any sense sir...

"It does inspector...., no-one had access to that footage other than you..... "

"Sir.... "

"Enough....... "The DPO retorted........ "You're a suspect inspector.., you're to drop your badge and your gun, you're suspended until proven not guilty.... "

"But sir......

"Not even another word....., i have had enough of this..., you're not to be seen performing any police duty anywhere....,when this investigation is over, the jury will decide your fate...... "

"Am not the mole sir.... "

He waited for his reply, when he gave none..., he quickly drop his badge and his pistol on the table.........
"I know the vow i took the day i joined the force sir, and i will never do anything to jeopardize that vow......."

He knit his brows, fold his fist, then he turn round to leave the office.....

"Inspector..... "The DPO said gently.....

Kess stopped and spun round to face him....

The DPO took a deep drag..... "Don't even bother leaving town..., if you do, you won't only be a suspect, you'll be a wanted killer.... "

Kess nodded..... "Am not going anywhere sir........ "
He saluted and left the office......









TBC

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