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KINGS
BOOK 1 EPISODE 10
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RICK lashed out his anger by throwing the pillow ,the fact that he doesnt have the attributes to be the perfect son in law that his girlfriend father wants really angers him..., he groans at the mirror and started pacing around.... He loves her, he loves her too much that he can do anything for her even killing if that is what it will take to get her, to hold her, tp wake up everyday and see her....
He was crazy for her, it would have been great if she was a person of his standard, but she was way more higher and that annoys him.... She was a princess and he was nothing...
She had called him earlier, she had told him the devastating news...
A knock came from the door,he wasn't inclined to open the door for anybody, all he wants now was a moment with her..
Then he heard her voice calling his name from outside ,he quickly open the door..
"Princess"He muttered
She quickly rushed in and close the door...
She took a deep breath"I came here unseen"Princess Claude said
"You sneak out"
"I needed to see you"She said
"We leave for Akpatu kingdom today"
"You cant marry that guy claude"Rick said
"That is what my dad wants"
"Then lets elope, we can go somewhere nobody will see us.. "
"No matter how far we run, my father will always find us"
"I cannot allow you marry that guy"
"I have no plans of marrying him"
"Then lets run away... "Rick said
"Am not going there to marry him, am going there to kill him"
"How would you do that, if you are caught...
"I wont be caught, for our love i can do anything even though it means going into hell, when the prince of Akpatu dies, my father will have no choice but to let me choose the man of my choice"
"Then lets kill him together, for our love... "

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Queen Edna look pale as she watch her lye helplessly on the hospital bed.... "Seeing him like this everyday..... "She scoffs
"Mum, Dad is going to be okay... "Pious said
He didn't tell his mum about what Peter did, Peter was dead, what he regrets is not finding out who sent him, but he knew something for sure, Someone wants his father dead...
"The king of mahuda sent word, he is arriving today with his daughter"Pious said
Queen Edna wiped away the tear that was falling from her eye..
"We shouldn't look sad in front of them, lets give them a grand welcome"Queen Edna said
Pious was Curious about the reason the king was visiting with his daughter..
"But Mum i thought they are coming for a diplomatic discussion, why is he bringing his daughter?Pious ask curiously
"Your father wanted to tell, and he would have told you if it wasn't for this accident"
"Tell me what? Pious ask shabbily
"Princess Claude is your soon to be wife"
"What.......!
Pious sniff, was he hearing right, how could his father arrange a bride for him without consulting him...
"I know it may sound shocking to you, your father thought you needed a wife...."
"And i see he went ahead to arrange a bride for me without my consent, what a wonderful father i have... "
"Son, for the past few years, you have shown no interest in a girl, we only needed to help you"
"I can find a wife for myself mum, i didn't intend for anyone to that for me"
"Princess Claude is a beautiful and nice girl, you will like her.. "
"I bet i will... "Pious replied with clenched teeth

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Later that day, prince Pious,Queen Edna and Francis stood at the threshold of the palace, they watch as King Felix and his daughter princess Claude came out from the car...
Pious stare at a girl he thought to be the princess since she was dress in royal attire,if she was, it means his mother had not lie when she said she was beautiful,she was indeed a beauty..
"Your majesty"Queen Edna said..
"My Queen"King Felix replied
"Its really so good to see you after a very long time"He added
Queen Edna smile...
"My two sons, Pious and Francis"
King Felix turn his gaze to Francis"Look at you now, you have grown so big, the last time i saw you were just a toddler ..."
Francis chulkled, to him the last time they actually met, he has become a boy not a toddler....
"Prince Pious,the man of the people ,you are looking just like your father"
Pious gigled..
"Princess Claude, you are as beautiful as they say"Queen Edna complimented....
"Everyone, lets go inside, dinner is served"

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Pious stare at her, his inner mind tells him she wasn't much of a talker, she was quiet all throughout the dinner......he wonder why his parents will think she was a better choice for a wife, besides her beauty, he hasnt seen any other attributes she posses.... The silence was becoming too much, this was all his mother's idea, his mother had suggested they sit at the garden and know theirselves better.. What a waste of time....he sigh and then decided to start a conversation..
"So tell me more about you princess Claude "
"There is really nothing worth knowing about me"she replied
Pious gritted his teeth, this was the one reason he doesn't talk to women especially the ones of high class, though he wasn't the sweet Hot mouth type who will strike a conversation with any woman that pleases his eyes... He was just a shy boy...
"Our parents want us to get married, funny isn't it?Pious said
"Yes, funny"she replied shabbily
"So what is your stand in that? Pious ask curiously, he wanted to know if she was against it as he was
"What is yours? she replied..
Pious grunts, so she is the type that answers questions with questions... The annoying type
"I was shock by it, but later i realise, it can be a good decision since we will able to understand ourselves later in the future... "
"You think an arranged marriage is good?
Pious sigh, was that what he said.. He wasn't ready for this kind of conversation...
"That isn't what i meant, i mean...
"I know what you mean prince pious"she said cutting him short
She hates him, hates him for accepting this marriage....his presence irritates her
"I beg to take my leave"She blared out
"What, have i offended you"Pious ask wondering what he done to warrant that kind of behavior..
"You did nothing, i just need to rest"
Pious scoff"If that is what you truly want, then let me escort you back"
"I can walk myself, thanks for the help"She said, then she left him there...
Pious chulkled"This one is definitely a character"he muttered..

"Claude banged the door behind her as she enters the guest they were given to stay, she wonder how long she was going to stay in this house,she quickly pick up her phone and dial Rick's number...
"Hey"Rick voice sounded from the other end
"Are you okay? He added
"of course am not, that bastard of a prince... "
"Wait, did that bastard touch you, i swear to God i will kill him myself if he...
"He didn't touch me"Claude said cutting him short
"Am just angry"She added
She felt someone grab the phone from her hand, she quickly turned back,shock swept through her, she didn't realise when hef father had walked into the room....
"Calling that gold digger again"King Felix blared out
"He is not a gold digger dad, he is the one i love,he is the one......
King felix a hot taunting slap before she could finish her statement, then he grab her throat, Claude gasp for breath...
"I would have you ruin this chance for me, you will do as i say, you will marry prince Pious, like it or not, do you understand me.... "King Felix groan
He let go of her when he realise she has gotten the message
"As long as we stay in this palace, you will put on your best behavior"He added
Claude stare at him with furious eyes....... Then she turned her face away
King Felix gave her a dangerous look, then he left the room....

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Chief Carlos chulkled as he pour the wine on the glass...
"Chief, this issue is serious but you keep laughing over the issue"chief Buzo said
"No matter one tries to run fast, he cannot outrun death... "Chief Carlos replied
"We need another strategy to kill that king"
Chief Carlos gave him a glass of wine
"We will soon receive good news, lets cheers to that"
Chief Buzo was confused, but he knew for a fact that anytime there was something serious and chief Carlos resorts into laughter, it surely means there was more to what he knew..

"Slowly, Phillip opened the door to the room, there he saw him lying on the bed like a dead man, though he was here to make that happen,he move closer to him, he touched the oxygen he was breathing through, they were so foolish, no one was standing guard watching him, he pitied him, he didn't want his hands to be stained with a king blood but he have no choice, he needs the money, money is everything to him....
He pick up the pillow he was reclining his head on, gagging his nose will be the easiest way to kill, he was already half dead anyway...
"King king, am sorry for doing this"He smile as he took the pillow closer to his face....
"What are you doing "
Fear engulfed him as he heard a voice from behind him,he is been caught......

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KINGS
BOOK 1 EPISODE 9

Heart pounding, Queen Edna and her two children ran into the hospital, they headed for the room her husband is as directed by one of the nurses, shock ripped their heart when they saw him lying on the sick bed,Queen Edna immediately collasped on the chair...
"Mum"Francis shouted as he ran towards her..
Pious heart sanked when he saw his father's condition, he thought how the accident must have happened ,Stephen has always be careful anytime he drives his father..... He grunts as he watch his father lying helplessly on the bed, he wonder for how long he was going to stay like that...he sniff as he saw his mother lamenting on the chair... "women,always acting like women"
He scoff, he didn't like the condition his father was but he knew he was going to be ok...
"my prince"
Pious turned to face the doctor when he heard his voice .....
The Doctor sigh as he saw the queen crying,crying as if the husband was already dead, though he wasn't sure if the king was going to survive, the accident did a very big damage to him, if he survives, its going to be a miracle...
"I want to talk to you in my office"He said...
"Mum"Dad is going to be fine"Pious said as he followed the doctor to his office hoping to hear positive results about hi father's health... When they were in, the doctor ask him to sit which he did...
The doctor exhales, he wasnt sure were to begin from...
"How is Stephen?Pious ask when he noticed the unsteady expression in the doctor's face
The doctor took a deep breath, he flex his fingers"We couldn't save him"
Pious let out a low moan, he look away, then he face the doctor again,he felt a painful feeling in his spines, he wonder how he was going to tell his old parents....
"What about my father? He ask impetuously...
The Doctor inhaled,"The accident cause a lot of damage to him, especially his legs...., am afraid the king may not be able to walk with the legs"
"Is he going to be crippled?
"Am afraid so"
Pious heart sank, hearing this news about his father really saddens him, he fear what his mother may do when she hears the news...
"Is he going go be alright?He ask with shaking mouth, with tears almost dropping from his eyes...
The doctor wonder how he was going to tell him that his father's condition was very critical, how was he going to tell him that the king might never wake up.....
"We will do our best to save him"he said with clenched teeth
Pious wipe the tears that was dropping from his eyes"You shouldn't tell the queen any of this until my father wakes up"
The doctor nodded
Pious sniff, then he stood up..
"One more thing"The doctor said
Pious wonder what it is again, another bad news perhaps..
"I dont think your father's accident was a mere one"
"What are you saying doctor?Pious said sitting down inclined to hear more..
The doctor sigh"I think someone wanted to kill him"
Shock engulf Pious"Kill....."he exclaimed
"Why would anyone want to kill my father?
"The car was examined, it seems someone tempered with the brakes, it was a delibrate act....,brakes dont just stop working like that.... "
Pious saw sense in what the doctor said, but who could have done that, whi knew for a fact his father has so many enemies, but......
He gritted his teeth, it was definitely an inside job, someone in the palace wanted to kill the king...
"Thank you doctor for this information,i will put it to good news"
"I suggest you tell the police "
Pious nodded, he stood up and left the office all the way thinking who wants his father dead...

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Pious was furious when he got to the palace, the thought of someone from the palace wanting to kill his father really angers him, without hesitation, he assembled all the guards and maids..
He stare at their faces,he wonder who the perpetrator might be...
"Who was on guard last night? he ask
Kunle signified by raising his hand...
Pious stare at him with furious eyes, the guard was shaking, he wonder if he was shaking because he is perpetrator or....
Earlier before he came to the palace, he had called inspetor Kess and has brief him about the kings accident and what rh doctor had find out, they had told him they were on their way.....
Pious ask the rest to leave.....
Heart pounding, Kunle wonder why the prince was so interested in finding who was on guard, he just wonder what must have happened...
"Did you find anything strange when you were on guard last night?
"No my prince,.."
Just then he saw inspector Kess and his partner Philip heading towards him...
"Thank God you are here inspector,"Pious said
"We will take it from here my prince"Kess said
Kunle feet were shaking, he wondered what he had done...
"We need a full list of the guards and maids in the palace..."
"No problem, you will geg it as long as it helps us catch that bastard..
"Sir i can help you with the list"Kunle said with shaking mouth
Kess stare at him, he was unsteady, definitely a criminal who was so afraid he will be caught...
"I guess we will start with you? Kess said
Great fear seized kunle, he doesn't know what was going on but whatever it was, he knew it was serious trouble
"Are you taking him to the station? Pious ask
"No, we are doing the interrogation right here"Kess replied
Pious nodded
"Where were you last night? Phillip ask
"I was here in the palace"Kunle said with shaking mouth
"Where were you in the palace?Philip ask
"I was standing guard outside"Kunle said..
He was scared, an inner mind keeps telling hil to stand firm and answer the damn questions, but he couldn't.... Instead he kept on shaking....
"Did you sleep off? Kess ask
"No sir"He said with clenched teeth
"Everyone sleeps a while"Kess added
"I did sleep sir but it wasnt long"
"So how would you know if someone walked in?Pious ask
"Sir, we are three that always stand guard,but one of us was sick, and the other went to see his sick father...
"So you volunteer to do a three man's job? Philip ask...just then his phone rang, he quickly took the phone from his pocket, he scoff when he saw the caller, he excused himself from them, went to a corner and then press the answer button...
"Hello sir"He said
"it failed, silent the bastard"the voice at the other end sounded
"Noted"He said then the call ended...
He look around,then he went back to where they are....
""I guess they should ask Raphael, he washed the car lastnight?Kunle said
"Go and call him"Pious said
Kunle quickly ran out
"Do you believe what he said? Pious ask anxiously
"Dont believe anything until you are fully aware of what you are dealing with, No i dont believe him"Kess replied
Just then Raphael entered the room, Kunle had told him that something was wrong... "Am here sir"He said as he get to where they are...
"We were told you washed the kings car last night?
Raphael wonder what the questions were for, has something happened to the car...or the king..
"Yes sir"
"Did you find anything suspicious?Philip ask
"No sir, the car was just the way it used to be anytime the king instruct us to wash it...
"Who was with you?Kess ask
"Nobody sir"
"Are you sure?Kess ask
Raphael bit his lip as he remembered his friend Peter was there, peter had actually volunteer to wash the car instead.."
"My friend, Peter was there but....
"Call Peter"Kess said cutting him short
Raphael nodded and hurriedly left them...
Pious felt the more time they were wasting interrogating people, the killer must be planning a way out....
"Do you think anyone here is capable of murder? Phillip ask
Pious sigh"Honestly,i dong know they all seem innocent...
Raphael rushed inside...
"Where is he? Pious blared out
"My prince, he is no were to be found, he was with us earlier but now he is gone... "
"That is our man"Kess said
"if he isn't in the palace, were else does he go? Philip ask agitated
"He has a grandmother he goes to see everytime... "Raphael said
"Take us there.....
Raphael nodded as he led the way..

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It was few minutes later when they reach the compound, the compound was awfully quiet, Pious wonder if anybody stays in the small rickety house that was there...
"Thats the house"Raphael said
They quickly came down from the police car, Kess knock the door but no reply came, Pious headed for the backyard and there he was pacing around....
"Peter"Pious blared out...
Shock raced through Peter, heart pounding, he ran into the bush..
"He is getting away"Pious shouted as he followed him into the bush followed by the other three...
Peter ran as long as his legs can carry him, he regrets what he did, if he knew it was their plan to kill the king he wouldnt have tempered with brakes....
Pious ran as fastas he can, he was furious, he was ready to do anything to catch this bastard who wants to kill the king, but the possibility that the guard was sent by someone to kill his father was the question that pondered his mind...
Peter knew they were getting closer to him, he came to a road were they were two roads, without hesitation, he took one of the roads... And headed into the nearby bushes...
Just then Pious lost sight of him... He stopped and inhaled deeply...
"I suggest we split up"Philip said when they got to where Pious was...
Kess nodded as he headed his own way, Pious headed his own way... Phillip did same...
Raphael just stood there watching....
Great fear seized him, he can hear the rapid beating of his heart, the race waw becoming more exhausting but he knew for a fact he had to go on, he had to escape, if he is caugh, it will be the end of him... He wasnt sure were he was going but he continued running... He couldn't think clearly, he was only concern about his safety, he decided to look back, there was no one behind, just then he hit his leg against a big stone... He instantly fell to the floor...he grimace bitterly... Then he tried to stand up...
"Dont move"Philio said from behind him..
Peter could feel his heart ripping out from his chest, he couldn't stand straight, his ankle waw strained and it hurt him alot, he turned around to face him....
"Please, i did it for my grandmother,she is sick, i needed the money.... "
"Dont worry, she will soon join you"Philip said, without hesitation he shot him right through the chest....
Peter fell down, he couldn't endure the pain...
Phillip raised his shirt up, he pulled out a gun and placed it in his hands, it was a lucky day, he had carry an extra gun as if he knew something big like this was going to happen... Besides him no one else knew he carries two guns, he heard footsteps in the bushes, he was very sure they were close..
"God help me"He muttered then he shot his upper arm, he grimace in pains as he began to bleed, he fell to his knees..
Kess and Pious came rushing out of the bushes...
"Nooo"Pious shouted as he ran towards Peter....
"Who sent you to kill my father?Pious yelled...
Peter tried to utter a word but nothing but blood seems to come out, the pain was much... He thought of his grandmother as he breathe his last breath..... Just then he gave up the ghost...
"Why did you shoot him? Kess ask
"He shot at me, it was self defense..... "Philip said sarcastically
Kess watch as tears drip from Pious eyes...
"Now we will never know who sent him".....Kess added

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KINGS
BOOK 1 EPISODE 8
THE STORY CONTINUES

That morning, all the guards and maids in the palace were busy carrying out their daily duties, The King and Mr Raymond were seen walking from the garden...
"I really appreciate your hospitality great king"Mr Raymond said
"It was nothing"King Godfrey replied
They both gigled as Mr Raymond walk to his car
"I believe we will have more business dealings in the future"King Godfrey said
"Of course"
"You are welcome anytime you want to visit"
"Thank you"Mr Raymond ,he look around, wish him well then he enter his car and zoom off follow by the other car he came with...
King Godfrey sigh as he watch him leave, he knew for a fact that he was not happy about his decision, but he had to do it, to protect his peoples from future catastrophe....

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Slowly and Gently Raphael tiptoed to were she was and nib her on the waist...
She quickly stood up in shock, she took a deep breath when she saw him..
"Raphael, i have warned you several times not to do that to me again"Cleopatra said with her heart still beating rapidly
"Come on dear, you know i love you very......
"Love who"she interjects
She exhales then continue"I have told you times without number that is over between us, i cant be with an ordinary guard like you.... "
"You are also a maid....
"A maid with a future ambition"She retorted
Raphael sniff, he wonder what this girl was even feeling like..... Though he love her and he regrets why he still do, she was once a good and naive girl, but recently she is been acting weird, he has heard some of the guys whispering to one another how sweet she was in bed but he didn't believe any of that, he doesn't want to believe she has slept with them"Am also a guy with a future ambition"
"Then go out and make money, or you will die as a guard here"She blared out
"Then promise me you will wait for me"
Cleopatra laugh hysterically"Wait for what, oh so you expect me to wait until you have grey hair while all my mates are out there making it big,My dear, my advice to you is that you remove every hope of us getting back together from your head, because its never going to be possible, not in this world and certainly not in the next"
"But Cleo.....
"Hush.... "She cut him short... She eyed him then walk away leaving him there...

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Inspector Kess paced around in his office, he was skeptical about the idea of meeting the DPO to reopen Mr Azuk case since it wad very obvious they killed an innocent man, the thought of killing an innocent man hunt him and he wasn't sure he will be at rest until the case is solved, until the real culprit is caught, his partner Philip has told him earlier it was a bad idea to meet the DPO to reopen the case,they brought in the person, they brought in the evidence, how would he explain that it wasn't the real killer that was executed but an innocent man...
But he knew he needed to make things right...whatever the outcome, it was worth trying..
With a make up mind, he headed for the DPO's office, he gently knock on the door when he got there, he heard the DPO voice telling him to open which he did....
"Good morning sir"he said as he saluted
"Good morning"Mr Ajayi the DPO replied
"Sir i have a little favour i want to ask of you"Kess said not actually knowing how to begin
The DPO signalled him to go on...
"Sir i think we made a mistake"
The DPO sigh"What mistake?
"I have this feeling Obiro was innocent"
"Feelings doesn't prove anything"Ajayi said
"His wife who testified against him commited suicide yesterday"
Ajayi adjusted himself on the chair he was sitting"Why wasnt i informed about that?
"Sir we thought it wasn't necessary because we thought it was suicide but now we have put the pieces together,she was murdered "
"You should be out there looking for the killer"Mr Ajayi said
"That is the reason i want mr Azuk case to be reopen, this deaths are connected "
Ajayi sigh"You think it was the same killer?
"Yes sir"
"Are you trying to imply an innocent man was executed?
Kess exhales "Am afraid so sir"
"Do you realize we can both lose our jobs if what you are saying is brought to public notice?
"I know sir"Kess said shabbily
"That case is close inspector, there is no point reviewing it"
"But sir, dont you think there is a tiny chance that we can set things right..... "
"I will not put my job in jeopardy because of your mistakes"Mr Ajayi blared out..he pause for a while, then continue "You had your chance to bring in the culprit which you did, is no one's fault he was innocent,you screwed up yourself,dont drag me down with you"
"But sir.. "
"We are done here inspector"Mr Ajayi retorted
Kess exhales, he was expecting this reaction from him, he knew his job will be on the line if the case were to be reviewed, but the risk was worth taking, he will never forgives himself for killing an innocent man
"Sir please, i beg you to think about this"He said, he waited for reply but none came, the DPO was just staring furiously at him.., he sigh then he left the office.....
"Stupid boy"Mr Ajayi muttered, he look at the files on the table, there he saw the envelope that was brought in earlier, he hasn't had the time to read it, he wonder who must have sent it, with a curious mind, he pick it up and opened it, he smile as he read the content of the letter....
PLEASE DPO, I WILL APPRECIATE IT IF YOU TAKE A TIME OUT OF YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE TO JOIN US FOR LUNCH
SIGN =CHIEF CARLOS
he smiled as he put back the letter into the envelope......

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St Matthews church wad the name that greeted chief Carlos when he drove into the church premises... Slowly he came down from the car as his guard who was heavily built opened the door for him, the church was a bit quiet, he wasnt the church type,he believe in riches and it comes through hard work, going to church is just an excuse for sinners....
He went into the building, ask a little boy about the father, and the boy pointed the way to the reverend father office..when he got there, he was told someone was there, so he decided to wait, although he wasn't good in waiting, but it was a church, even if he wasn't a believer, he needed to respect the fact that it was a church, he wink his eyes when he looked at the crucifix on the wall, he remembered the story, the story of the Messiah that he was old when he was little, during the time of the missionaries, they always tell that story and people are still saying it, sometimes he doubt it if the story was true..
Just then the person came out, he collected the briefcase his guard was holding and went into the office....
"What a pleasant surprise chief"Father Moses said as he set eyes on him..
"Is so good to see you father"Chief Carlos as he sat opposite him...
"You know you are always welcome here chief"
Chief Carlos chulkled..
"How is the work of God Father?
"Ohhh, it gets more enjoyable everyday that passes "
Chief Carlos gave him a faint smile"That is why i brought this little token for you"He said putting the briefcase in the table
"Take it as my own way of showing concern for rhe work of God"He added..
"That is so thankful of you Chief but am sorry i cant accept this money.."
"Father am giving this money in good faith"
"I understand son, but i cant accept any money i wont be able to pay back"
Chief Carlos laugh hysterically "Who is talking about payback,am giving this money to God"
"Am sorry chief, i cant accept this money"
Father Moses knew for a fact what he was up to, this kind of men gives money in return for something, and that thing is what he would be able to offer when the time comes
"Father, are you rejecting God's money?
"Am so sorry chief, but this money you are giving me is something i would be able to pay when the time comes, am so sorry, i cant accept it"
"Your lost father"Chief Carlos said taking the briefcase...
"An advice for you chief, deviate from this path you are threading, the end of the road is nothing but destruction, come back to your saviour, he is ready to receive you anytime.... "
Chief Carlos smile, that wicked taunting smile but the smile faded away within a second"An advice for you Father, always pray to God to make your soul rest in peace"
"What does that mean? father Moses ask anxiously
"Shalom father"Chief Carlos said as he left angrily...
"May God have mercy on your soul "Father Moses muttered

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Francis grimace as he bit his lip, He took another slice of apple"Brother,have you heard about the other side of the world? He ask curiously
Pious laugh hysterically"That is just a fallacy,dont tell me you believe that"
"I believe it"Francis said eating a slice of the apple
"Do you think a world were there is no civilization, no internets still exist, not in this century... "
"But it is rumoured that no one has ever cross the Ogini river to the other side"Francis said
"There is nothing Beyond the Ogini river, its just water, the stories of people leaving beyond it are just tales we were told as kids, nothing exist there"
"But you believe that whoever that entered the river does not suvive?
Pious sigh"I have heard stories, that people that dare to enter the river were never seen, but its just stories, nothing of such has ever happened"
"Nothing you have witness.. "Francis cut in
"There is nothing there Francis absolutely nothing "
Francis was still of the opinion that people live there, and one day he wishes he go there...

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After the meal, the DPO mr Ajayi thanked Chief Carlos and Chief Buzo since they were the only ones present there...
"Thank you for the meal chief, i really enjoyed myself"
"The maid did a wonderful job"Chief Carlos replied with a smile in his face
Mr Ajayi look around, the house was extremely beautiful he imagined how he will feel if he owns this kind of mansion"Sorry chief, but i dont seem to see your wife anywhere, where is she?
"My wife doesn't stay here, she stays abroad"Chief Carlos replied...
"Wow, nice"
"How is the police work, i heard it gets tiring sometimes"Chief Carlos said
"There is no work that doesn't gets tiring, but am coping"
Mr Carlos signalled one of his guard who was standing near the door, the guard immediately went into his and came back with a briefcase, Chief Carlos placed the briefcase on the table"This is for you DPO, to show appreciation for what you have been doing in our community..."
Mr Ajayi smile"Come on chief, its my duty, i dont need to be paid for it"he said sarcastically, he was inclined to take the money..
"Come on DPO, take it, it just a way for telling you to continue with the good work you have started with us"
Mr Ajayi grab the briefcase, he opened it, he open his mouth in amazement as he see the bunch of money on the briefcase ...
"All this for me"He said with mouth open
"Half a million to show how appreciative we are DPO, you can do whatever you want with it,its all yours to spend... "chief Carlos said
"Thank you chief, i really appreciate this"Mr Ajayi said as he close the briefcase and keep it in his side..
"I will always do my best to fulfill my duties in this kingdom"He added
Both chiefs nodded...
Just then the DPO phone rings, he looked at the call, it wasn't anyone important but he needed to get out of there to count the money...right there he started budgeting the money for things he wants to buy...
"Am sorry chiefs, but work calls"He said agitated
"Go on, its your work to protect us, i cant stop you from doing that"
He thanked the chiefs, then he walk out of the house all way praying he gets home fast....... Not everyday this kind of money comes one's way....
"Chief, what are you doing? Chief Buzo ask when he was sure the DPO was out of sight..
"When we invited the DPO you didnt tell me you were planning on giving him so much money, what is all that money for? He added
chief Carlos chulkled"Relax my friend, to trap a bird, you have to put what it likes on the ground, you just have to set a bait for him..., this money i gave the DPO, its not free, we surely pay for it, we will need him in the storms to come and when that time comes, he will run to us like a dog... "
"we just bought his loyalty"Chief Buzo interjects

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King Godfrey sniff at the aroma of the food, he quickly wash his hands
"Are you sure you want to eat now, you might be late for the meeting "Queen Edna said
"The meeting can wait, eating your food is more important"
Just then his phone started ringing, he pick the call, finish the conversation then dropped it....
"You are right, everyone is already there"He said
"I told you"
He quickly wash his hands and stood up...
"I guess i will have to eat this later when i come back"
"Be careful"
He smile at his wife, she was always concern about him whenever he was going out...
"You should stop worrying, nothing is going to happen to me"
Edna smile "I know.. "
The king kiss her goodbye and left the dinning, he headed outside...
"Stephen is the car ready?He ask
"Yes sir"Stephen said as he quickly opened the Car door for him...he jump into the driver seat, the gate was open, then they quickly drove away...
King Godfrey Phone started ringing again, he pick the call,told them he was coming, the meeting was more like a diplomacy meeting, kings from the other kingdoms have decided to meet with the British envoy... King Godfrey was furious, he thought the disturb was becoming too much but he doesn't want to be seen as the king who keeps them waiting....
"Go faster"He said
Stephen quickly increase the speed, they were on the highway, the car was moving smoothly until they came to face a big truck coming towards them, Stephen step on the brake to slow the car but it wasn't working, he match it over and over but it didnt work...
"Stephen whats going on?
"The brake is failing your majesty
the king could feel the rapid pounding of his heart as the truck came close to them...
Stephen was lost in thoughts,impertuously he diverted the car steering into the bush, they scream as the car sped into the bush, the tires hit a big wood on the ground then the car and somersaulted...
King Godfrey gasp for breath, he grimace as blood drop profusely from his head, the thought of leaving his family behind came crawling into his head.. The pain was much, he was suffocating, he couldn't take it, just then he close his eyes.......

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KINGS
BOOK 1 EPISODE 7
THE STORY CONTINUES

PRINCE Pious, francis and the royal guards all stood at the threshold of the palace inner chamber waiting for the arrival the envoy of the Olives oil enterprise... It was noon, the sun wasn't that high in the sky, Pious in his royal attire stood with his brother beside him, his father had told them to welcome the agent while he,the chiefs and elders sit inside....
Just then a car rode inside the palace followed by one other car, Pious immediately knew it was him though he haven't seen the envoy before but from the cars they came with anyone will know....
He took a deep breath as a fair man on black suit and a pair of black shoes came out from the first car..
Three huge men also on black suit came out from the second, they look more like bouncers,they stood beside the car...
Pious exhales as he realise they were just his security men.. He wonder why such a man will carry such huge men as security.... He didn't blame him though, the way the world is...is enough for one to do the unthinkable just for his protection.....
He adjusted himself as the envoy drew nearer to him.. The envoy must probably be in his late thirties or more....
Francis was feeling awkward, he wonder why his father will ask him to join his elder brother to welcome him.. As much as he loves learning the norns and traditions... This situation he was in was totally one of the things he never dream of doing......
"Mr Raymond"Pious said with a smile as the envoy got to where he is...
Pious was sure Raymond wad his name as that was the name specified on the late they had sent them...
"You must be the famous prince, i have heard so much about your exploits"Mr Raymond said
Pious chulkled, he wonder what exactly the envoy has heard about him.... "This is my younger brother, prince Francis"he said pointing to him...
"Is a pleasure to meet you, prince Francis "mr Raymond said extending his hand for a handshake...
"We should go in, the king and his cabinet members are waiting "Pious said
He led the way as the rest followed....
Most of the elders mumbled words to each other as they watch the envoy walks in...
"Mr Raymond"King Godfrey said as Mr Raymond approach him...
The king was majestically seated in his throne..
"Great king, it is a great pleasure to finally meet your acquaintances"Mr Raymond said kissing the back of his right palm..
"Your reputation definitely precedes you"He added
"The pleasure is all mine"King Godfrey replied
Mr Raymond was ask to sit down which he did...
Pious and Francis sat beside their father, Pious wonder why his father has chose to use the inner chamber instead of the great hall.. But whatever it is, he knew it was for the best...
"Elders of Akpatu"King Godfrey said...
He cleared his throat and then continue "This man here is the representative of Olives oil Enterprise, you know before now we have been on business with this great establishment and those businesses have been beneficial not only to me but the entire Akpatu kindred, two days ago, they sent me a letter that they were going to meet with us today for a business discussion, i didnt want to hear this discussion alone, that is why i have called for this meeting..., i will now let the envoy speak, let him tell us the reason for this gathering .....
Mr Raymond stood up as the king motioned for him to speak"Great king, great elders,,as the king has said i was sent here as a representative to discuss business with you, our agents here has found has vital things in some places, this things if harness can enrich every one of us and makes this land even more powerful..... "
"Go on"King Godfrey said
"Tell us what you found"king Godfrey added
"We have found oil in some lands"Mr Raymond said
"Oil.... "King Godfrey said as if he didn't hear him well...
Chief Odumodu stood up"If i may say something my king,i think what have found is good, if this oil is put into good use, it will definitely bring good fortune to us, we should agree to this deal..
"Those are peoples lands"One of the elders retorted interrupting Chief Odumodu
"What becomes of the people who owns that land, most of them suvives from those lands,most of those lands are the only things their fathers and grandfathers left for them...., what becomes of them after the so found oik is extracted and the ground returns are damaged.... "the elder added
"Those involved in such will be highly compensated"Chief Odumodu said
"That is what they always say,we all know where that compensation money goes to....as the saying goes, the rich becomes more rich, the poor becomes more poor"The elder retorted..
"Dont be an obstacle to good thing"Chief Odumodu blared out
"Not when the good thing is a threat to our people "The elder said back
"That is enough"King Godfrey said as he turned to face mr Raymond
The king knew the elder was right, if the oil is extracted, it would bring the good fortune everyone expects but it will surely bring destruction and chaos and he wasn't ready to witness that when he is still king...
"Yout Majesty, think about this, if the oil is extracted, think of the gains, that will come after it....
"There is no gains without pains"King Godfrey cut in..
Chief Ayo who was sitting patiently listening to every word they were saying stood up "Your Majesty, if you ask me, i will say this is an opportunity we cannot let go, opportunities like this dont come every time, they rarely come at all, think about Bajuri kingdom, Oil was discovered there, the oil was extracted and it brought riches to the people,since then we ve been praying such opportunity comes our way..
"We are not bajuri"King Godfrey cut in...
"And the oil there didnt bring good fortune to them, it brought chaos and disasters when the angry youths revolt which eventually led to the division of the kingdom, i dont want that for my people.. "King Godfrey added
Chief Carlos grunts, he knew for a fact what the king was about to do..he was about to make the biggest blunder of his life....
He exhales as he opened his mouth to talk"Your highness, rejecting this deal will be a very stupid thing to do..
"He is the king"Pious cut in
"He will do whatever he choose to do, his decision shouldn't be questioned by anyone"Pious added
Carlos sniff, he shook his head, then he sat down back in his chair all the way staring at Pious with furious eyes....
"Tell your people, we are not interested in this deal"King Godfrey said
"Your highness, please you should reconsider this..
"That is my decision"King Godfrey retorted...
"You will be well taken care of until you are ready to leave... "king Godfrey said, look at the chiefs, then he stood up and began to walk away followed by his two sons and few guards..
"All hail the king"Elder Utero said...
Some replied while other just stare at the king with furious eyes as he walks away...
"Stupid king... "Chief Carlos muttered

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"JESUS"Inspector Kess exclaimed as he saw Nina's body barely hung on the rope That was tied on the iron hook in the ceiling...
"Dis she commit suicide?Inspector Philip ask
"Honestly, i dont know.... "He replied....
A young boy has rushed to the station earlier to call that they found a dead body in the house, according to the first person who the body, she identified herself as Nina's friend, she said when she came the door was opened, at first she thought someone was inside, she knocked but no one answered, then she walked in, the house was scattered, she called out Nina's name, she said she wondered why the door was opened when no one was inside, she said she decided to walk to the backyard, which she did, that was when she saw Nina hung to a rope from the window, she said at first she was alive but when she ran into the house, she discovered she was dead.. That was when she raised alarm...
"But why would she kill herself after she testified against her husband?Inspector Philip ask as he try to cut the rope and bring jer down... Her body was cold, her skin was fading, he remembered how she had struggled with him the previous day, but he took the upper hand, he had killed her and hung her on the rope to make it look like suicide....
"That is what baffles me,why would she kill herself, was she feeling guilty?Inspector Kess ask anxiously...
"Feeling guilty for what? Inspector Philip said as he drop the body on the floor
"Dont you think she lied, if she was been treated like an animal, there is every reason to lie just to get away from him... "Kess said
"Even if she lied to get away from him, she should be getting away, not committing suicide"Philip replied..
"You think someone did it?
"It makes sense if we think so"Philio said, he knew even if Kess knows it wasn't suicide, the game was an end point, he will never know who did it...
"You are right, it wasnt suicide,and whoever killed her wanted someone to find her"Kess said walking towards the body
"That explains the open door and window"Philip said
Kess sniff"The killer is smart"
Now he knows for sure they killed an innocent man..
"Whoever is responsible wanted her silence, and killing her was the only way to get it... "Kess added
"I guess so"philip interjects
"We killed an innocent man Philip...... "

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Queen Edna smile as she preened herself in the mirror...
"That should do Rachel"She said to the maid combing hef hair
"Yes ma'an"Rachel said
Queen Edna stood up from the chair, look at herself one last time... "How do i look Rachel?
"Gorgeous, a beauty befitting a queen"Rachel said
"Hmm"
"How is your father?"Queen Edna ask as she remembers Rachel had told her three days ago that her father was ill...
"He is okay now, the money you gave me went a long way.. "
"Am glad to hear that"Edna said
Just then a knock came on the door, Rachel immediately opened the door...
"Your Majesty"She said as she bow her head...
She pave way for the king to come in...
"You can leave now Rachel"Edna said
Without hesitation, Rachel left the room...
King stood motionless staring at his wife....
"Are you going to just stand there or.....
"You look beautiful"King Godfrey said shabbily
Edna smile"So how did it go, why was the envoy here....
King Godfrey remove the crown from his head and sat in her bed...
He wonder why his wife had decided they sleep in separate, though it wad customary to do that, he wonder why such customs even exist, a wife can only enters the king chamber only when the king wants... What nonsense
"He said they found oil here"
"Wow, that's good news"
"Yes, but i declined it"
"Why, you know that would have helped us go a long way
"Oil brings nothing but destruction "king Godfrey said
"that is only when you allow it... "
"I know it brings good tidings, but the bad things that comes with it is inevitable "King Godfrey said
Edna smiles, she knew his husband dont just make decisions if they weren't in the people's best interest...
"I was just doing it for my people... "he added..
"I know,you have always done the right thing "...

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Cleopatra smiles as she approach Pious room,she thought of what to do to get his attention, Pious had ask a glass of juice be brought to his room,she had convince the maid sent to bring the juice that she will go instead, she liked the prince but he doesn't look her way, she always fantasize about the two of them, him holding her griply to himself, her father had told her oneday to seduce him, who knows she can get pregnant and eventually becomes the queen, something she has always dreamt of.. But the stupid prince never even take a glance at her, she looked at herself, then she look around, when she saw no one coming, she quickly drop the tray the glass of juice wad placed upon on the floor, then she drew her skirt up,to the level of her thighs, she bet the prince wouldn't resist looking at her, she drew her shirt a bit up exposing her stomach, then she adjusted her breast...
When she was satisfied with her look, she pick up the tray and knocked the door...
Smile filled her cheeks as the door was open..
"My prince"She said with a tender voice....
Pious pave way for her to come in, he collected the juice and sat on the bed...
"You can leave"He said
Cleopatra knew this was the time to flaunt her looks in front of him, she gave him a seductive smile, then she turned around....
Pious wanted to look away but his eyes couldn't, for a second he was just staring at her then he realise what he was doing....
"Am through with you, you can leave.. "
"Yes my prince"She took one last glance at him, she opened the door, still looking at him, seductively she went outside, then she closed the door
"God... "Pious muttered and sigh, then he gulp down the juice
Cleopatra rest her body on the door when she was outside, she knew for a fact what she did definitely got his attention.., he was so cute, she began to touch herself imagining it was him, she cant wait for the day he will she will touch him, savour that erotic smell of his, hold him tight and kiss him like a hungry lion...
"What are you doing"Rachel said from beside her...
She quickly Move her body from the door"And what business of yours is that"She retorted
"Must you always bring yourself so low"Rachel said
"You should watch your mouth maid"she said furiously
"Maid.... "Rachel chulkled
"A black pot calling a pot black, you have forgotten that we are both maids....
"Well i would be a maid for long"Cleopatra cuts in
"You should be careful what you do or you will get yourself fired from here..."
"You are the one who needs to be careful, you can get yourself fired"Cleopatra said back,she eyed her and walk away....
Rachel shook her head

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The eight chiefs gathered at Chief Carlos house, the decision of the king angers them, how could the king make such a decision.....
"Even kings listen to his subjects"Chief Marcus said
"This king we have is a blockhead"Chief Ayo interjects
"This king is going flush our prestige as a great kingdom down the toilet"Chief Majo said
"I mean what was he even thinking what he made that Terrible decision"Chief Austin said
"Does he even know how much we can make from this? Chief Joseph said
"He keeps talking about the poor, who gives a damn about them, when they work hard they can become rich like us"Chief Marcos said
"If this oil is extracted, it will definitely gives us a new legacy"Chief Odumodu said
chief Buzo sigh, he has been quiet listening to everything they were saying...
"Chief Carlos, what is the way forward?
Just then they were told by Chief Carlos guards that the envoy have arrived, without ado, they ask them to let him come in
smile filled their faces as mr Raymond walk into their midst..
"A nice house you get here chief"Mr Raymond said
chief Carlos chulkled "Evidence of hard work"He said as he ask him to sit down....
"I heard you wanted to tell me something "Mr Raymond said as he sat down
Chief Carlos inhaled"You know our king has been going through a family problems for a while now, so sometimes he makes decisions irrationally,we called you here so we can discuss about the oil... I suggest you bring in your people and start working"
"What about the king, he was totally against it"Mr Raymond said
"Leave the king to us, he is our king, we know how to settle issues within ourselves "Chief Carlos replied
"What you are suggesting is good, vut am sorry we cang start anything without the Kings order, if the king objects to it, then so be it, there is absolutely nothing we can do"
Chief Buzo sigh"You dont seen to understand what we are saying....
"With all due respect sir, i understand perfectly well what you are saying,the king is a great man, and we wouldn't want to dare defy him, so my answer remains the same, without the kings command for us to proceed, we cannot do anything"
"That will be all Mr Raymond, thank you for coming "Chief Carlos said
"Is an honor to meet the great cabinet members of this community.... If you want work to commence, convince the king.... "Mr Raymond said, he thanked them and then he left
chief Buzo hissed
"Carlos, are you really letting him go? Chief Odumodu ask
"Is there nothing that can be done to undo the terrible blunder our so called king had made.....? chief Buzo ask
"Its time we have a new king... "Chief Carlos replied....

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EPISODE 6
THE STORY CONTINUES

As if she had a bad dream, she quickly stood up from the chair..... She looked around as if someone was there.... She took a deep breath when she saw no one... She must have fallen asleep in the chair... How long has she been sleeping, she quickly check the time.. It was 8:49....she wonder how she had slept so peacefully.... She had slept late.. She knew that for a fact, she looked around, the was exactly the way it was before she slept off which no body has come in... Fear quickle in her spines, Manny wasnt home yet, where was she, she quickly picked up her phone, then she dialled Manny's number.. There was silent on the phone..
She exhales when it started ringing, she prays in her heart she picks, fear prickled her when she didn't pick....
"Manny, were are you? She muttered with clenched teeth, she dial the number again,it rang but she didn't pick.. Now she was scared, it was very obvious something has happened to her friend...but what, has she been in an accident...
She grunts at the thought of it, even if theat were true, at least someone could have taken her phone, she was sure Manny has gone out with her car since the car wasn't in the compound, Manny always goes everywhere with the car..practically everywhere...
She was confused, and the same time scared, she began to pace around the house looking out from the window at every horn of a car she hears.... The possibility that something bad must have happened to Manny invades her thoughts....
If Manny was ok, she would have found a way to reach her, no one sees thirty-six three missed calls without calling back, it was very unlike Manny to stay off her phone, she was inclined on going to the police station... What would she tell them, that her friend left home yesterday and hasnt returned till now.... Or could it be her phone was stolen... If that were the case, She knew Manny, she would have a way to reach one of them... She or Sharon, she was feeling scared, great fear engulf her.... She went to the bathroom to wash her face all the way thinking of what must have happened to Manny... She dried het face with a towel, her mind was unsettled, her hands were shaking... Could she be dead.
She quickly wave that thought away, she was so foolish to think anything like that would happen to Manny, her bestfriend... She is been missing for just few hours now, it wasn't a big deal and she wasn't ready to make one out of it..
She sniff at her own breath, she pick up her toothbrush, spraed the toothpaste on it and then she washed her tooth....
Few minutes later she walk out of the bathroom, then back into the parlour....
She wanted to be strong, wants to believe Manny was safe wherever she is but her inner mind keeps saying the opposite, it keeps telling her Manny was in trouble.....
"Oh God! She exclaimed and threw herself on the chair, just then she heard a knock on the door, she didn't realise when someone passed through the gate, she thought she locked the gate last night, she was so deep in her thoughts that she forgot such a tiny thing.....
She quickly stood up from the chair, praying in her heart it should be one of her friends....
Feeling anxious, she immediately open the door...
Sharon walk in furiously...
"Where were you last night? Mary ask
Sharon hissee"Can you please mind your own business for once"Sharon blared out
Mary inhale, she wonder what was wrong with her...
"Have you heard from Manny?She ask not wanting to get into an argument with her
"You have a phone,call her... "Sharon said walking away
"Can you at least be considerate for once"Mary blared out
Sharon turned to face her"Considerate"She gritted her teeth"
"You think i dont care about what happens to Manny?She added
"You are not acting like you do"Mary said
"You have always think of yourself as the best, you always think you are the only one who does the right things, everybody is nothing to you....
"That isn't what am saying....
"Save it... "Sharon cut her short, she eyed her and walk away..
Mary look at her until she disappeared out of sight
"What exactly is wrong with this girl? She muttered to herself
She sigh, close the door and sit back in the chair, she was inclined to call Manny again, she quickly pick up her phone and dial her number, it was the same, it rang but she didn't pick, what have she not done, she had call, sent her messages but she has gotten no reply, just then, another knock came again, she quickly rushed to the door and opened it..
Her breath seized for a second, then she let out a low moan as she saw the person standing there......
"Hi"He said with a smile curving in his cheeks
Mary wonder who he is,who was he looking for,guys that visit them were always looking for....
"My name is Jacob"He said interrupting her thoughts..
"So this was the almighty Jacob Manny is so fond of"She thought to herself
He was cute just as Manny has describe, his broad chest and shoulders were visibly seen from the tight body sleeve he was wearing, he wearing a dark glass, he was fair, his face smooth and fresh, he was hot, probably the hottest guy she has seen so far.. But he look more like a playboy....
Now she knows why Manny was attracted to this guys, even if the guy wad broke as Manny has said, his features were definitely rich, he could sweep any girl off her feet with those dark eyes covered with the glasses...
As if he could hear her, he immediately remove the glasses from his eyes, he had sexy eyes,....
"Forgive my manners, am Mary"She said when she realise she has been staring at him, the guy must be feeling she was somehow fantasizing about him, that was even the least she can do now, after all that bullshit with Francis, she isnt sure if she can feel anything for anyone again....
"I dont know if am in the right place, but Manny describe this place for me"
"You are definitely at the right place,am Manny's friend and flatmate "
He smiled, his smile was breathtaking, Mary wonder how many women have fallen for that seductive smile of his....
He exhales"For a moment i thought i was lost, Manny never told me she has such an angel like you as a flatmate..
Mary chulkled"Dont flatter me"she said with clenched teeth
He smiled"Flattering isn't one of my capabilities... "
"Is a new one then"Mary interjects as they both laugh
"Is Manny home, we are supposed to meet yesterday but she didn't show up, she isn't picking her calls, so i decided to come myself to ask her why she stood me up and why she isn't picking my calls"
Mary exhales"Manny hasn't come home since yesterday"
He widen his eyeballs"where could she have gone to?He ask
"Honestly, i dont know"
"Have you tried calling her?
Mary sigh"I have lost count of how many times i have called, she isnt picking"
"Have you tried calling one of her friends?
Mary sniff"I have called the few ones i know, they have no idea"
She knew for a fact that Manny isn't the one who keeps much friends, the only friends she keep are the ones whose pocket is loaded....
"Why dont you inside,let me offer you something "she said paving the way for him to enter...
"A nice house you got here"He said as he enters the house... "
"You have no idea how much it cost to get this"Mary said
He sniff"Am inclined to hear the story"he said sitting in one of the chairs"
"Nice leather"he added
"Thank you"Mary muttered
"I would have love to take a picture of this...... And you"he said with a faint smile
Mary knew for a fact this man was definitely flirting with her, but with everything going on with her, she wasnt just in the mood...
"You know.... Add them to my gallery"he said with clenched teeth..
Mary chulkled "You sure do have a sense of humor"Mary said as she walk towards the fridge..
She opened the fridge,took out a glass jug of orange juice, with a glass, she walk towards him and placed it in from of him
"Am sorry, i know you guys dont usually drink this, but its the best i can offer for now...
"Is ok, i dont really take the drinks you are thinking"he said pouring the juice in the glass
Mary smile"the drinks i am thinking......"she chuckled as the thought of it
"So lets talk about Manny,has she stayed out like this before?
"Yes, but she always call anytime she want to spend time outside"
"Maybe she doesn't feel like calling this time around "
"And not returning my calls? Mary interjects
"Maybe she doesn't feel like calling.. "
"Not when you see countless missed calls"
"Do you think....
"I know Manny"Mary interjects...
Just then a knock came on the door, Mary wonder who could be Knocking, was it Manny, was it one of her friends.... With curiosity she hurried to the door, slowly she opened it...
Eyes widely opened, anger flash in her eyes as she stare at the person in the door, the last person she wanted to see..
"What are you doing here? She ask furiously
"I needed to see you"Francis said with shaking mouth..
"Well i dont want to see you"She blared out as she tries to close the door but Francis hold it...
"Please, let me explain "
"I dont want to hear anything you have to say, just stay the hell out of my life, goodbye for good... "she tries to close it again but his hand was firm on the door, he push the door back and walk his way into the house....
"Please Mary am sorry, i didnt mean to hurt you....
"But you did"Mary interjects
"I was set up, someone drugged my drink, you have to believe me"
"You are nothing but a liar, a cheat and a sex freak..."
"Look Mary, i know you are hurt but you have to believe me, you know i cant do such a thing to you... "
"I know nothing "she yelled as tears began to roll down her cheeks
"I dont know you at all"She added furiously
"Your friends set me up"He blared out
"Get out"Mary said with anger in her tone..
"Mary please believe me...
Jacob who was sitting and watching stood up"Hey,the lady said you should leave"
"And who are you?"Francis ask staring hard at him
"i know its not in my place to intrude.....
"Of course you shouldn't intrude"Francis cut him short..
"This is a matter of two lovers who are trying to resolve issues, what you should be doing is walking your ass out of this house... "
"You should be the one walking your cheating ass out of this house"Mary retorted
Francis realise what he just did, it was stupid, he was in so much pain and all he wants now is Mary and only her...
"Am sorry"he said faintly
"How dare you come in here"Sharon shouted from behind them...
"You should leave"Jacob said
"Mind your damn business "Francis shouted....
Jacob smile and then pushed him outside.....
Francis fell on the floor as he lost his balance....
"Take that idiot out of here"Sharon shouted...
"Dude respect yourself and leave quietly ...."Jacob said
"Just go.. "Mary blared out..
Francis stood up, shook sand from his hand and body...... He stared furiously at Jacob..
"Just go man"Jacob said
"You have to believe me Mary, i was set up"He said as he began to walk out, he doesn't want to use violence, Mary will never listen to him if he does...
"Dont ever come back here you bastard "Sharon said
Jacob folllow him as he walk towards the gate...
"Stay the hell away from my girlfriend"Francis said with furious eyes..
Jacob smile,"Look dude, if i want your girlfriend, i will get her"He said and push him outside the gate,then he lock the gate......

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So jejely I’m just sitting at Iya Bode’s bar sipping my beer. I kuku don’t have any runs for this weekend. Bimpe had told me earlier today that her dog was not feeling fine and she would be taking her to the vet this weekend. But that Bimpe girl sha! With her sexy figure 8! After all these years of secret office dating with nothing to show for it (No kissing, No Hugging), I finally managed to convince her to spend the weekend at my place this weekend but that’s when her yeye dog knows she is going to be sick (that's her excuse). Kunle my roommate thinks she is playing me but i disagree, that girl loves me too much and i don't want anything bad to happen to her dog because of me. The yeye Kunle must be feeling like one winner now that he has the main room to himself after we had argued for almost like forever about whose turn it is to use the main room this weekend. The thought of going to Lucky our usual ashawo joint crossed my mind but the way I was beginning to have feelings for that Belinda girl is getting me scared. I mean how can a whole me Taofik shakitibobo himself be having feelings for a call girl? L’aye! Kole wek! So that brings me to why I settled for Iya Bode’s place. At least after my regular 2 bottles of beer and maybe one or two plates of pepper soup (depending on how the night goes) I will go and sleep in peace on the couch in the other room.

I was thinking of how boring this weekend is going to be and how to face Kunle when I get home, I’m sure he will definitely want to rob it in (I too make mouth about my Bimpe runs). I was so caught up in my thought I didn’t notice a lady collapsing into the chair beside me. ‘What are you drinking?’ her voice brought me out of my thought. ‘Sorry, you said’ I replied. She then looked at me more closely the way a medical doctor would his patient ‘good evening, is everything ok? You don’t seem to be here at all’ she quizzed, I’m like ‘I’m ok jare, just a little tired after the day’s work, at least thank God today is Friday, I’ll have enough time to rest’, she smiled and said ‘eeya sorry, so what’s the name of your drink, your bottle has no label’. That’s true my bottles usually has no label, I peel them off almost immediately after opening the crown cock on it, meanwhile in my mind I’m like who is this JJC girl at a bar all by herself asking me for the name of my drink, she wan pay for me? ‘Eagle….that’s the name of my drink’ I tried to pay more attention to her face, I mean, if I’m going to be chatting with a stranger- a girl for that matter- I should at least know what she looks like. She looks like an omo butter kind of girl but damn, this babe fine sha! Dark skinned, plumb body, not plumb like fat oo, like Omotola Jolade kind of plumb, big Ghana weaving hair style, her age should be between 23 and 25 and to make matter worse she even has a dimple to match her flawless dentition, omo-boy gass try his luck on this one.




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BOOK 1 EPISODE 8
THE STORY CONTINUES

What are you doing here? Leonard ask as he turn to the wall not wanting to look at his face...
"Am sorry"Noah said pathetically
"Is that all you came to say?
Noah didn't know what to say, he didn't know what to do to console him"I didn't mean to do it, it wasn't my intention to kiss her"Noah said faintly
"You did it anyway "Leonard said turning around to face him
"Am sorry"
"Did she kiss you first? Leonard ask with a trembling voice
Noah wasn't sure what to say, if he admits she kissed him first, would that hurt him more....
"Answer me"he blared out
"No, i kissed her first... "
"Why, do you love her?
"No,i dont"
"Then why did you do it, why did you kiss her"
Noah sigh, he has no idea how he was going to answer this..
"I dont know"He said
"Did she kissed you back?
Noah remenbered the kiss, her lips were soft, her kiss was gentle, he still couldn't believe she loves him..
"No,i force my lips on her, i wanted to know what her lips felt like.... Am sorry..
"Get out"..Leonard interjects
Noah's heart sanked, was he serious, he just lied, he knew fully well the lies were hurting him but yet he did to see if he will get himself back, even if he doesn't forgives him, it was ok with him but he shouldn't suffer for his faults..
"Am sorry"Noah muttered
"Get out"Leonard yelled at him
Noah turned to leave"I just wanted to let you know it was my mistake, and am very sorry for that, you shouldn't be suffering for it..
Leonard realise what he just did, he wouldn't have yelled at him like that"Am sorry i yelled at you like that"He said sitting on the bed
"I understand, if i were in your choose, i would have probably done the same"
Leonard grunts, he look at him then turned his face away from him....
"I should probably leave"Noah said when he got no reply from him
He looked at him one last time, then he left the room all the way thinking what he has done....

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The next day at school was more like a waste of time day to him.. He wasnt concentrating, he kept thinking of what was happening to Leonard...Leonard wasnt in school... He hasnt been in school for days... After the class, he immediately ran outside in pursuit of Shayna who was walking so fast.... He knew for a fact Shayna wasn't interested in talking to him, he hurt their feelings and hurt his as well...
"Shayna please wait up"He shouted from behind her...
Shayna began to walk faster... She doesn't want to talk to him, seeing him everyday in the class is enough hurt to her already..
Noah caught up with her, he stood in front of her and breath heavily "shayna please I need to talk to you " he said breathing heavily.
Shayna eyed him "I don't want to talk to you "she blarred out.
I know you are mad at me but just listen to me for a second.
I don't want to" she said and tries to walk away but Noah blocked her.
This isn't about me, its about Leonard"
"I don't care".
"Please you have to go to him, he needs you now more than ever."
"Are you really saying this to me"shayna blarred out.
"He is hurting too shayna"
"Am hurting too", she said
"Shayna please you are only one who can help him, do me this favour just this once"
"Why would I want to do anything for you?
Because I know you have a good heart and I know you care about Leonard, please go and see him am begging you.
Shayna couldn't believe this. The one she loves is referring her to someone else, she wasn't sure if she should go but she knew he was hurting just like her.

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That evening Leonard staggered as he enter the kitchen, he sat on the floor the thought of shayna filled his head he wasn't sure If he was ever going to forget her, he tries to stand up to pick up the the rice cake his mother had made before she went out, his mother have threatened to tell his father he wasn't going to school if he did not eat anything, his father was on a business trip he won't be back until next week.
He thought about Noah, he regretted his action's when Noah came to see him the previous day, he wouldn't have yelled at him like that, Noah must think he was a monster he needed to apologize to him, tell him he did not mean to talk to him like that, ask him those silly question's, he didn't blame Noah, he blamed himself for not telling her how much he loves her, how much he cared for her, he wasn't able to expressed his feelings, he was a coward he deserves every tears he have shed.
He hears the doorbell ring, his mother wouldn't be back so soon, he quickly stood up and took up the food, he doesn't want his father to know of his situation, he will only make things worse for him, he took the food and walk up to the living room.
The doorbell rang again, with the food in his hands he went to open the door, steady and slowly he wined down the door handle then he saw her, the most beautiful angel he had seen in his life, the food slips from his hands and fell and clatters on the ground, the rice cake scattered on the ground, some pieces jumping to her leg.
Leonard couldn't move, couldn't say anything, he just stood motionless looking at her.
"Are you ok". Shayna asked as she quickly bow to gather the pieces of rice cake, she gather the broken pieces of the plate and kept them in a corner, then she stood up.
"Are you ok? She asked again ,
Leonard quickly hugged her holding her firmly to his chest " I love you ". He quickly said not knowing when the word's slip out of his mouth.
He hug her tightly as drop of tear began to roll down his cheek..
Shayna could hear his heartbeat as her ears were lean to his chest ,it was pounding fast, she tried to pull away but he didn't allow it, she gave up the fight and slowly wrap her hands around his lean waist,she wasn't sure if she was doing the right thing but it felt good,she relaxed her head on his chest and then slowly ask..
"How are you feeling?
"Dont say anything.... "Leonard said still hugging her tightly
"I was a coward, i couldn't tell you how much i love you,i love you Shayna, i love you very much"...
Shayna didn't say a word, she didn't know he loved her this much, how can she be with him when she loves someone else.........

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BOOK 1 EPISODE 6
THE STORY CONTINUES

The execution time was fixed on that sunny afternoon ,the verdict was two days ago, and the judge had found Obiro guilty, and the judgement was that Obiro will be shot dead at the field...
Though Inspector Kess still doubt that Obiro was actually guilty, something was definitely wrong but all evidence points to him, his own wife had testify against him on the day of the verdict .....
The rattling noise of the crowd filled the air, it was like the whole community has gathered to witness the execution of Obiro... Obiro was tied to a tree, Inspector look at his face, Obiro wasn't remorseful...he keeps saying he was innocent, that he was been set up... He has curse them earlier that they were going to regret thier actions..... But the case was out of his hands, the judge has already gave judgement, there was nothing he could do now even if he wanted to...
The order was gave, without hesitation the police men in line shot Obiro mercilessly......
Some people in the crowd covered their ears, some looked away while others just whisper words among themselves....
Obiro grimace in great pain.... He tried to utter a word but all that could come out from his mouth was blood.... He couldn't take it, the pain was too much, he bow his head, cursing them in his heart, then he finally gave up the ghost...
Inspector Kess shook his head, he wore the dark eye glasses he was holding in his hands, he watch as the crowd began to dispatch to their various locations...
He grunts when he saw some men loosened Obiro lifeless body from the tree and carried into the ambulance.....
"Feeling sorry for him"Inpector Philip said..
Inspector Kess turn to face him, he was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't know when his partner got close to him...
He sigh"Death is nothing to be happy about"
"He killed two people"Inspector Philip said
Inspector Kess flex his fingers"We are not sure about that"He said as he watch the ambulance drive away
"Do you still doubt it, the evidence was there and his own wife testified against him"
Inspector Kess inhales deeply, the wife testifying against her own husband really surprise him, what sort of wife would do that....
"He treated her like an animal "Inspector Philip added when he got no reply to his first statement
"So this was a payback, it sounds more like a false testimony "Inspector Kess replied.. You should have realized it earlier, the man had treated her badly, so the only way to get back at him was testifying falsely against him...
Inspector Philip groans softly, this partner of his was becoming too obnoxious, if he isnt careful, what happened to Obiro might just be his portion
"Even if that were true, there is nothing we can do now, the killer has been killed, the case is close.... "Inspector Philip said sarcastically
"If that were true, it means we just killed an innocent man".......

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That night King Godfrey couldn't sleep, his mind was unsettled,he kept thinking about the fact that Obiro might be innocent, he has condemned him to dead few days ago when he was brought to the palace, he hasnt really thought about the possibility that he might be innocent until today, what if he was innocent, it means he condemn an innocent man to death and that weight will be on him until he lives no more... Been king was really hard, sometimes he wish he wasnt a king, he thought about his dreams, as a young boy with aspirations he has always told his younger brother that he will be someone who will bring change to the society.... He has always wanted to work towards until the sudden departure of his father... Then everything changed, the life he has dreamed of were flushed down the drainage.... Been king was hard,it comes with many hard decisions and declaring judgement on Obiro was certainly one of those hard decisions, one he was going to regret forever if Obiro was proven innocent.....
He grunts at the thought of it, who will prove him innocent when the case has been close, everything was over now.. But his instincts keep telling him Obiro was innocent.... Those chiefs were definitely behind it, he knows that as much, he started suspecting them right from the day of the trail,those chiefs must have something to do with it...he rest his head on the pillow as his wife rolled over to face him.... He smile as their gaze met..
"Why arent you sleeping?He ask faintly
"Why aren't you?Queen Edna replied with clenched teeth
King Godfrey chulkled...
"You seem worried"His wife muttered
"Everything is ok, you should go back to sleep "
She lean her back on the pillow then raise her head to meet his...
"You dont seem okay to me"She said
He gave her a faint smile"Its nothing you should worry about, am alright "
"I have been married to you for thirty-six years, i know when something is wrong with you"
He knows no matter how he try to act as if everything was fine, his wife will still argue, she was always adamant, sometimes too stubborn....
He sigh"I was just thinking about what happened today"
"About the execution? she interjects
He nodded"There could be a tiny possibility that he wasn't the killer"
"I have also thought about it,but what can we do, all evidence pointed at him"
"Exactly my point, isnt it a bit weird that all evidence pointed at him?
Honestly, i dont know anymore"She replied shabbily
"But you shouldn't let that bother you, you only did what you thought was right at that moment "she added
"My decision at that moment could have spared him"
"It could have also made things worst "she interjects
He knows for a fact his wife was right, whatever may be the case, it was done and settled.....but he just wished he did the right thing

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Mr Azuk snort as he gulp down the small bottle of gin....its been almost a month since his wife and daughter died but but it was still fresh in his head as if it was yesterday.... He cough as he gulp down a bit of the hot gin...., he groans at the fly that perched on his leg, the fly immediately flew away...he touch his chest, then drop the bottle he refused to release from his grip for the past one hour... He grunts as a knock came on the door, he wonder who it was, he was tired of people telling him everything was going to be fine..
He exhales when the knock came again... Sluggishly he stood up staggering on the way to the door....
He gritted his teeth as he opened the door... "What are you doing here"he blared out on the sight of who was there...
"Good afternoon"Inspector Kess greeted
Mr Azuk eyed him then he left him standing there...
Inspector Kess knew for a fact this man wasn't going to tell him to come in, he went in himself.....
The house was very unkept....it was more dirty than the way they saw it last time......he shift some litters of papers to one corner and sat on the chair opposite him..
He exhales as he watch him drink the bottle of gin...
"How are you fairing sir? He ask when he drop the gin...
There was silent for a while then he finally spoke up"How would a man in grief be feeling? He replied impetuously
Inspector Kess could sense the man was still in great pain, loosing a wife and a daughter is really a memory of a lifetime
He wasnt sure why he was here, but his instincts tells him he needed to be here,to check on him and to ask him some few questions....... Though the case was closed but he wasn't satisfied with the outcome, he needed to find out the truth to clear his conscience....
"I didn't see you at the trial"He said when he didn't know how to begin...
Mr Azuk sniff"Why would i be at the trial of an innocent man"
"There was evidence that proves he was guilty "
"Finding a gun in someone room is not enough evidence to kill him...
"It wasnt just the gun... "Inspector Kess interjects
"That man's blood will be on your head and all those who joined hands to kill him"Mr Azuk retorted ...
Inspector Kess just kept quiet, the thought of killing an innocent man really bothers him...
"you killed an innocent man while the real culprit is walking freely and throwing parties and you call that justice, shame on you ......
Inspector Kess knew this wasn't the time to find the answers the questions that keep bothering him.....
"I just wanted to check on you sir, am glad you are ok... "
"They have killed three people dear to me and you are yet to catch the perpetrator..... "Mr Azuk added
Inspector kess knew that whatever he says would make any sense to him, instead he sigh ,thank him and walk out of the house....
"Corrupt policemen"Mr Azuk muttered

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The only thing that could be heard in the bush was the chirping sound of the birds in the trees... Inspector Philip looked around, he wonder why that woman wasnt here yet, this was their rendezvous, he just wonder why he was delaying, he look at the cash he was holding in the bag he was holding, the 10% of the payment....
He had taken great risk coming here, he look back as he heard the rattling sound of the bushes, then she came out from the bushes into the open space...
"You are late"He said
"Something kept me behind, am sorry"
She was the same woman who has giving them information about Obiro,the one he has bribed.....
He handed her the bag"The ten percent as promised "
She collected the bag ,bring out the money, they were in bucks
"Correct "She ask
"You can confirm it, i have no reason to cheat you"
She drop the cash back on the bag"It was nice doing business with you, hope we can do more in the future "she said
"As long as you keep your silence, we are game"He replied....
"I should leave now, before someone sees us.. "
Inspector Philip nodded
She turn round to go,just then he grabbed her by the neck, she was inclined to scream but his grip was firm on her neck, she tap his broad hands hard but he didn't release her, she was fading, her breathing was slowing..... She could sense death hovering around her... As the bag fell from her hand
He tied her griply and firmly, he wanted to be sure she wsa dead....
She wasn't moving, she gasped for breath...... Slowly she started fading, she couldn't take it, slowly she gave up the ghost...
Slowly he drop her on the floor when he believed she was dead, he rub his head with his hands, he look around, he wasnt sure were he has kept the shovel he has brought with him, he has hid it so she couldn't see it....
He check the corners of the bush and there it was, he exhales, then he began to dig....
"The terrible things you do for money"He murmur
He dig until he was sure the grave was wide and deep enough to accommodate her body.. He rolled her into the grave making sure not even her cloth was outside.... Then he began to cover her with the sand he has dug out...
It wad minutes later when he finished... He took a deep breath.....
Then he sat on the floor...
His breathe was heavy, he sniff when his phone rang, he quickly took his phone from his pocket and answer the call....
"Is it done"The caller's voice sounded from the other end
"One to go chief"He replied
"Leave no trace"He said
"Yes boss... "He replied as the call ended... He quickly pick up the bag, hid the shovel,clean the dirt from his shirt and ran out of the bush....

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EPISODE 5
THE STORY CONTINUES

Mary lean her back on the chair as tears roll down her cheeks, would she ever forget him, she was hurt, really hurt, maybe it is because she loved him too much, and sometimes too much can be a disaster....
"That bastard is really annoying "Manny blared out as they enter the house....
She wrap her hands around Mary"stop crying girl, that guy isnt worth one drop of your tear..."
Uncontrollable tears filled her eyes, without hesitation she hug Manny tightly who reciprocated by hugging her back...
"Is ok, you will get through this"Manny muttered
Sharon sigh, she feel pity for her, she knew what Mary was passing through, she has been there before,..she left them to her room..

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It was a sunny afternoon, the plates clatters on the sinc as Manny drop them, she rinse a plate and dish three big spoon full of beans on it, she sniff as the aroma of the food... She drop the spoon, cover the pot of hot beans...she placed the spoon on the sinc, then she walk out of the kitchen into the dinning, she sigh as she saw Sharon already eating hers.....
"Is Mary not here yet"She ask when she didn't see her there, she had called Mary earlier to join them for lunch....
Sharon didnt reply to her question instead she ate another spoonful of beans... She exhales shapily as the hotness of it....
Manny drop the plate of beans she was holding, she stare at Sharon and then take a turn to Mary's room...
Sharon hissed, she grunts as she gulp down a cup of water...
Mary wipe her tears with her hands as she saw Manny....
"Girl what are you doing, do you want to kill yourself over a man who dont give a shit about you"Manny said
"Am ok"Mary muttered
"Lunch is served "Manny said...
"Okay"Mary said with a faint smile.... She knew for a fact that even though she wasn't really interested in eating, Manny will keep persisting ...
"I dont want to see you crying over that boy again ok, he is not worth it"Manny said putting her right hand across her face...
Mary nodded, she stood up and follow Manny to the dinning ..
Manny drew out a chair from under the table for her to sit, Mary thanked her and sat down... Manny pushed the plate of beans she had served earlier to her front.... She took a can of water from the fridge and pour it a glass......
Sharon chulkled "So we are now serving her like a princess"
Manny didn't reply, she went into the kitchen, minutes later she was out.... She groan as she realised Mary hasnt touched her food...
"Mary why haven't you touch your food... "Manny ask
Mary took a deep breath as tears began to roll down her cheeks..
"Not again Mary, i told you to forget about this guy, he isn't worth your suffering... "
"I love him"She muttered faintly as she wrapped her hands around Manny...
"I know, is ok"Manny said tapping on on the back...
Sharon hissed "Can you just stop behaving like a kid for a minute.... "she blared out
"Sharon... "Manny groans
"What,she isnt the first girl that has been heart broken,everyday people are heart broken, but they move on, they dont hide in a stream of tears, this tears of yours are really irritating me"
"Sharon can you just stop, what is your problem "Manny blared out
"My problem is her, if she isn't that strong, why date in the first place, does she think relationships are bed of roses or fairy fantasies, she need to pick the pieces of her heart and move in, not coming here and crying on our shoulders.. "
Mary immediately release herself from Mannys grip, she turn to face Sharon..
"This isn't a joke Sharon"She muttered
"The faster you realise that your the boyfriend you always praise actually cheated on you with a cheap club LovePeddler, the better for you"Sharon said impetuously
"I cant take this "Mary said as she left for her room.
"What is even wrong with you"Manny groans as she went after Mary..
Sharon hissed as she g ulp down another glass of water.....

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Her sight was blur, she rolled to the edge of the bed,she blink her eyes, her sight started coming to life...she rest her leg on the wall, she has actually slept, she couldn't believe it, since that bastard shattered her heart to pieces, she hasn't had any sleep... Thoughts of how lige will be without him has always invaded her mind... She groan as she try to stand up from the bed, she look at the time, it was 7:46pm.....
"God"She muttered
She has actually slept for a long time, she walk to the mirror.... Her eyes seem dull and blurry, she thought maybe it was because of the excessive tears she had to share because of that bastard.... Before she had fallen asleep she had decided to forget about him... Her friends were right, Francis doesn't deserve her, he isnt worth her suffering, she need to pick the broken pieces of her heart and move on.. That is what makes a strong woman.. She would allow her heart to be a toy to be played with....
She sniffs and then sigh, she wonder if her friends were home, she quickly left the room and head for the parlour...... The house was awfully quiet, she wondered were they might have gone to.... She threw herself on the chair then that disgusting scene of what happened that night started creeping into her head... She quickly took up the remote and put on the tv, she wasn't going to cry again, she has cried enough....... But the thought keep persisting, she stood up and headed to the bathroom, she turn on the shower.... She moan softly as the drops of water began to drop into her body..... She wonder if she will ever forget what happened, she knew who Francis was now, he was nothing but a cheat and sex freak.....
She went back to her room after the shower, she change into a night wear, applied cream on her face headed for the kitchen, she wonder if they had cooked anything, she opened the pot and saw the beans she wad served earlier....
"So Manny cooked"She said with a faint smile...
She lit the gas and place the pot on it....
Minutes later she dropped it when she realized it was hot enough, she dish it into a plate and went to the dinning,she look at the time,it was 8:35pm,she wonder why none of her friends was home yet...she was inclined to call them, she scan around to see if her phone was there, then she realise she has actually left it on the bed in her room...she snort as she ate the first spoonful of beans
"Hmm"She muttered...
She stood up and went into her room, she scan her eyes but she couldn't find the phone, then she raised the pillow and there it was....
She sigh as she pick it up, the phone was off, she quickly remenber she has put it off earlier...that cheater would stop calling her... She Quickly put on the phone.....
She grunts as messages started tripping in ,she click on one of the messages... She hissed when she saw the sender, she deleted it without reading the content... She look at the rest, it was the same person... As much as she was inclined to read the messages, she doesn't want to think of him, she quickly deleted all of them, she wasnt ready to read his silly excuses... He was a cheat, a big cheat, she wonder how many girls he must have had sex with... He keeps deceiving her that he wasn't cheating that he was ready to wait for her and she had foolishly believe him.... Men cant be trusted.. At least not all men, and francis was one of those men that cant be trusted....
She quickly dialled Manny's number, she exhales as it started ringing.... But she didnt answer...
She wonder if Manny wasnt with the phone, she usually picks her call at the first ring...
Without hesitation she called again, it rang but she didn't pick... Fear prickle in her spines, she called again wondering if she was ok...
She called again but she didn't answer...
She had no idea were Manny has gone to, Manny usually tell were she was going, she blamed herself if she had been herself instead of acting like a little child, Manny would have told she was going out....
She decided to wait, maybe she was busy, maybe she wasnt with the phone... But she was worried, very worried, it was very unlike Manny to leave her phone anywere, her phone was like a baby to her,it was more like a second skin...
She drop her phone and finish her beans, she took the plates to the kitchen ,wash them and went back to the parlour.. She look at the time, it was 9:17pm,she wonder why none of them were back yet, they have never stayed this late, the only few times Manny have, she always call.... Though Sharon doesn't, in her case its the other way round..
She decided to call Manny again, she dial her number, it rang but she didn't pick...
Now she was really scared, has Manny not seen her missed calls, she was sure she hasn't, if she had she would have called back... She called again but she didn't answer... Now it was obvious something was definitely wrong.... Manny rarely miss a call,even if Manny was avoiding calls, she would avoid hers..... She decided to call Sharon, Manny must have told her were she was going.... She dial Sharon's number... She sigh as it started ringing.....
"Answer your call Sharon"She muttered....
She waited patiently but she didn't answer....
She could feel the fear running through her spines... Without hesitation she called again... It rang but she didn't pick...
She began to pace wondering where they must have gone to..... She wasnt sure if she had any of Manny's friends number, Manny rarely keep friends, her only friends were they....
Manny love flirting, even if she was hanging out with a man, that doesn't mean she would answer her call....
She called Manny's number again, it rang but she didn't pick....
"God"She exclaimed with trembling mouth...
She called Sharon again but she didn't pick.., where were they, she have no idea....
She clatters back in the chair.... She decided to start worrying and wait a bit longer for them....
She sat looking at the time that she didn't realise when she dose off....

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She quickly stood up....how long has she been sleeping, she stare at the time, it was 11:14...
"God"She muttered as she quickly pick up her phone... Her heart gladen when she saw three miss calls.... She wonder why she didn't hear the phone ring, then she remembers she had silent it the previous day,....
"Stay away from me"She blared out as she saw the person's name who have given her those missed calls.....she wondered when Francis will stop calling.... What does he have to explain... His secret has been exposed.......
She hissed as she dial Manny's number again, she waited patiently as it started ringing, she prays in her heart She picks but she didn't....
Fear engulfed her,now she was sure there was something definitely wrong....
She called again but she didn't answer,the she decided to call Sharon...
Heart pounding she waited patiently as the call began to ring......
She was very scared, something must have happened to them, she could feel the pounding sound of her heart when the call ended.. She called again... This time she prays she picks...
"Hello"...Sharon muttered softly from the other end
Mary's heart gladen a bit....
"Thank God you answered, i was worried to death.."
"What do you want"Sharon said
Mary sigh, she knew for a fact Sharon has been acting odd,it was more she had something against her.. More like a grudge...
"Is manny there with you?Mary ask anxiously, that was the only thing she wanted to know though she was glad Sharon was ok..
"No she isnt"Sharon replied shabbily
Shock swept through Mary, if Mary isn't with her, then were is she
"Did she tell you were she was going "She ask anxiously, she could the hissing sound in the call...
"Manny is an adult, she dont have to explain to anyone were she is going "
"She is not answering her calls"Mary said
"That is her own cup of tea"Sharon said from the other end
Mary wonder how Sharon could be so unconcerned, this was their friend they were talking about...
"Have you tried calling her"Mary asked curiously
There was silent, then Sharon's voice came up"If you have nothing important to tell me, then i suggest you end your call..."
"Sharon, for God sake, this is Manny we are talking about,dont you..... "
The call ended before she could finish her sentence, she couldn't believe Sharon had actually ended the call on her, she dialled her number again, it took a while before she picked again...
"what again, dont you have any better thing doing than disturbing me"Sharon blared out...
Mary just couldn't believe it was Sharon that is acting like this"Were are you Sharon"
"Where i am is no concern of yours"Sharon said, then the call ended
mary called again, this time it was busy, then she called again, it was switch off...
"What is even wrong with her?She muttered as she collapsed on the chair..
"Manny where are you?

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BOOK 1 EPISODE 7
THE STORY CONTINUES

NOAH got home from school tired and exhausted, he threw his bag on the bed and UnCloth himself, he preened himself at the mirror, he wave his hair with his hand as he remembered what Luke had told him earlier "This school is a jungle, you should be careful who you roll with"the words keep ringing in his head like a sound wave, what he meant by that still remains a mystery to him, he decided to head to the bathroom to take a shower...
The house was awfully quiet, his parents were always at work, he wished his sister was here, he wouldn't be lonely anymore, he grab his towel and off his boxers, he walked niked with the towel around his neck and headed to the bathroom, there was no one around so there was need to be ashamed of anything he ,he remembers the ridiculous incident that happened a year ago, his mother has worked up on him, he was naked in his room when his mother bounce in without knocking, he remembered how he quickly wrapped the hotel around his lean waist, he felt embarrassed that day,his mother insisted it wasnt much of a big deal since she's been seeing what he have ever since he was a toddler..
"Mum, it grew bigger",he chuckled as he remembered the silly word he said that day, it kept ringing in his head as if it was yesterday ...
He opened the shower as water began to drop from the tiny holes of the shower stand,he wash his hair thoroughly with a shampoo oil then the worst imagination came into his mind..
He tried to stop it but the imagination keep persisting,he imagined been there with Shayna cudding and handling each other...
"Noah,you gat to be damn straight, you dont love her, you told her that, so stop thinking about her like this"he muttered to himself as he stop the water from running ...
He dried his wet body with the towel and step out from the bathroom, he heard noises outside, he decided to peep through the window, he went towards the window, he carefully adjusted the curtains to one side so he could see clearly..
"This silly children "he hissed as he saw bunch of children playing football outside, he moved out from the window and went to his room, he pick up his boxer,he realised there was dirt on it, he opened his wardrobe and brought out a clean boxer, he wore it and realise the towel was still in his neck..
"Not again"He muttered as he always forgets to dry the towel in the sun, he dropped it on the bed and search for something to wear as his phone started ringing..
"Mum is calling already "He muttered as he rushed to see the caller, it was a pay phone number, he wondered who was calling with a payphone, with a curious mind, he press the answer button..
"Hello"He said softly
"Are you Leonard's friend? The caller's voice sounded.
It was a ferminine voice,Noah wondered who the person was, how did she know he was Leonard's friend ..
"Yes ma, I am... "
"I took your number from his diary, he wrote many things about you, he also specified on it that you are his bestfriend, so i decided to call you, maybe you can tell me what the problem is... "
"Please who are you ma? Noah ask curiously
"Am his mother"The caller's voice sounded
"Is leonard ok ma?
"He is not eating anything, he isnt talking to anyone, he didn't even go to school, that is so unlike him.. "
Noah's heart sanked, he didn't know it has gotten to that extent ,he just couldn't believe it...
"Do you know anything that might be going on with him? She ask
"Dont you worry Ma, am coming over to talk to him, there is no problem ma"Those were the only words that could slip frol his mouth,how could Leonard do that..
"Thank you"Mrs Lemuel said, then the call ended
Noah quickly grab a top and a pair of jean with some cash and dashed out of the house...

*****************
Thirty minutes later, Noah was at Leonard's front door, this was the first time he was coming here, not the first time actually but it was the first time he was going to enter the house, he rang the doorbell waiting patiently for someone to open the door..
He waited but no one came, he rang the bell again, then the door opens, a slegy and tall woman, not too tall actually appeared in front of the door,she was pretty, her eye mascara swinging down, she had a pointed nose, Noah imagined she could be in her early forty's but she doesn't seen, she was young and had an awesome face and figure....
"Hi Ma",Noah said since he thought she could be Leonard's mother
"My name is Noah, Leonard's bestfriend "He added
Did he just say bestfriend, he wanted to chulkled at the sound of it, he wasn't worthy to be anyone's bestfriend
"Come in"Mrs lemuel said
Noah walk into the house, the house was damn pretty, it was nothing compare to theirs, theirs is just a small bungalow, Leonard's house was a mansion, it was way big and spacious
"His room is this way"Mrs Lemuel said as she led the way...
Noah followed wondering what he was going to tell him, wondering what his reaction will be at the sight of him..
Mrs Lemuel knock on Leonard's door as they got there but no answer came..
"Honey open the door"Mrs Lemuel said
"Am fine mum"Leonard's trembling voice sounded
"Just open the door for a second, i promise i wont take much of your time, just want to see you baby"Mrs Lemuel said
Noah's heart starts beating fast as he heard footsteps approaching, gently and slowly the door slides open..
"Am ok mum",Leonard muttered as he open the door wide.
His eyeballs widen as their eyes met, he didn't move, didn't talk, he just stood staring at him with furious eyes
"Your friend is here"Mrs Lemuel said and left them
Words escape Noah, he couldn't find anything to say, he just stood motionless gazing at him, he imagined what he must be passing through, it was his fault, it was entirely his fault..
"Come in"Leonard said faintly
Noah was surprise,he wasn't expecting this grand welcome from him, steadily he walk into his room, the room was unkept, there were clothes litters everywhere and the bed was scattered, he wondered what he must have been doing.
Leonard close the door and locked it with the key, he stare at him furiously..
Noah couldn't figure out why he was staring at him so closely like that, he stare at him, he wad folding his fist, getting ready to blow him, wanting to enact his anger on him, Noah couldn't talk, couldn't move, he just stood waiting for his blow.....

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KINGS(BOOK 1 EPISODE 5)
THE STORY CONTINUES

Inspector Kess took a deep breath as he stare hard at Obiro, this man was firm, he wasnt fidgeting, he wonder if he was the killer, the way the case was going, he suspects the killer was close-by waiting for them to take the wrong move, he thought about the woman who has given them the information, could she be lying, there must be something more to her story, something she was hiding, no one will give that kind of information without anything for it ......
"Did you threaten to kill him?Inspector Kess ask
Obiro hissed "Inspectors, i didnt kill them, i suggest you look somewhere else for your murderer "
"Is that land so important that you have to murder that poor man's wife and daughter "Inspector Kess said
Obiro was furious, he stood up from his chair "If you have nothing more to say, i suggest you take your leave now"
"You know withholding information from the police is a crime"Inspector Kess said
"Damn the police who condemn someone without proper investigation "Obiro retorted
They both stood up, thanked him, Obiro reciprocated by hissing as he close the door behind them...
"That man is definitely hiding something "Inspector Philip said as they approach their car...
"I suggest we get a search warrant to search the house, who knows,we might just find exactly what we are looking for....
Inspector Kess concur, he knew his partner was right, the man seems like someone who was hiding something though he has his doubts, the search warrant might just clear his doubts, without ado, they entered the car and zoom off..

*****************
24 HOURS LATER

OBIRO sniff and lick his hands....."since i married you, this is the best food you have cook so far"
His wife, Nina blush,"Dont tell me all this ones you've been eating aren't this delicious "
Obiro chulkled at his wife statement...
He gulp down a cup of water as a knock came on the door...
"Who is it? Nina ask standing up and moving to the door....
"Its the police "The voice sounded
Shock swept through her, she shift aback.. "The police "she muttered
Obiro groan, he didnt tell his wife the police were in the house the previous day, cos he felt it wasn't important, they were just looking for someone to blame... He look at his wife who was shivering in her spines ,he stood up and open the door... He was shocked when he saw one of the inspectors that came earlier with other four uniform police men.....
"Why are you back here officers? Obiro ask anxiously
"We have a warrant to search this house"Inspector Phillip said showing him the warrant paper
"You would find anything here"Obiro said
"You should leave us to decide that"Inspector Phillip said, then he ordered the rest to go inside...
"You are making a big mistake officer, am not the killer"Obiro said
"i sense fear in your statement"Inspector Philip said
"A clear conscience fears no accusation "Obiro replied
Inspector Philip sigh..
"Well said, if you are innocent, we will find that out soon"He said and left him to join his boys in the search ...
"Please be careful with that"Nina said as one of her bags were throw on the floor,the police scattered everywhere but nothing was found, then,then Phillip suggested there rooms were checked,the police rushed to their room, what they saw there surprise them, they saw chains and a whipping rope on the bed... Kess pick up the chain.....
"What are these for"He ask
"Those are not any business of yours"Obiro said with furious eyes
"You dont train dogs here,do you? Obiro didn't reply, he just keep staring at him, the search was making him angry but this annoying inspector was making him go bad
"Are you abusing her sexually? Phillip ask
"She is my wife, i can do anything i want with her"Obiro retorted
"That is our private life, you shouldn't interfere with that"Nina interjects
"Sir we have seen something "One of the police man said.....
Shock swept through Obiro as he saw a gun and a pack of bullets in the police man hand........
"That isn't mine"Obiro said with shaking mouth
"Jesus!Nina exclaimed as she covered her mouth with her hands
"Exactly the same bullet that was used in murdering that man's wife and daughter "Inspector Philip said as he collects it from the police...
"I dont know how that got there, i swear"Obiro said..
"You are under arrest for the murder of Mrs Azuk and her daughter "Phillip said as Obiro was handcuffed
"My husband is innocent. Please dont take him away"Nina laments as tears began to drip from her eyes..
"I didnt do this inspector,someone is trying to set me up"Obiro said
"Anything you say or do will be use against you in the court of law"Philip said as Obiro was drag away into the police van.....

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Few hours later, all the elders including the policemen were all gathered at the great hall, the great hall was a place for trival issues, the king was sitting on his throne, with his wife and two sons sitting besides him, Obiro was in the middle of the hall were everyone could see him......
It was tradition that anyone who was found guilty of such a crime must be brought to the Kings Court before he was handover to the police for further punishment....
Inspector Kess was still shock at the outcome of everything, till now he was still having the feeling that something wasnt right, though all the evidence points to Obiro as the killer, he had question Obiro when he was brought to the police station, and Obiro had sworn on his life that he wasn't the killer, that he was been set up...
King Godfrey took a deep breath, he couldn't believe Obiro was capable of doing such a thing even though rumours has it that he was a wicked man, Obiro was once a cabinet members in the palace, no one knew the reason he cease to be one, he just left.... he looked around to see if Mr Azuk was there, but there was no sight of him, he wondered why he wasnt there to witness the execution of his wife and daughter's killer....
"Why did you kill that innocent woman and daughter? King Godfrey ask anxiously
Obiro grimace as he tried to free his hands from the chain"My king,i believe you are a wise man, am innocent of all these charges that are been laid on me"
"But the evidence says otherwise "The king said
"That gun doesn't belong to me"Obiro blared out
"Where were you on the night of the murder? Inspector Kess ask
"I was in my house"Obiro retorted
"Your wife said you weren't "Inspector Kess said
Shock ran through his spines"I swear i was in my House"
"Do you mean to tell us that your own wife is lying "Chief Carlos interjects
"How can you killed someone and spread cheap rumours that i killed him"Chief Buzo said with anger in his tone
"I didnt kill anyone "Obiro retorted
"Someone is trying frame me"He added
King Godfrey ordered his wife to come forward which the wife did....
"Tell us the truth, were was your husband on the night of the murder"King Godfrey ask curiously
Nina look at Obiro who was giving her a dangerous look...
"He wasnt home"Nina blared out
"Nina.... "Obiro groan at her, but the guards hold him down
"What time exactly did he came back home?King Godfrey ask
Nina grunts"Am not really sure of the time, but it was almost 12am...."
"That was exactly the time range they were murdered "Inspector Philip added
"She is lying your majesty, i was home, why are you lying Nina, is it because of what i have been doing to you"Obiro cried out
"Am simply telling the truth my husband, to what extent are you going to lie about your whereabouts that night"Nina said back
"Your majesty, the case is clear, he is the killer, what more evidence do you need before you render Justice "Chief Carlos said
King Godfrey had doubts, he believes Obiro is innocent but what can he do when all evidence points to him....
"Your majesty if you render justice, you will be condemning an innocent man to dead, i beg you to reconsider this..."Obiro cries out
"Your majesty, no one is bigger than the law, this man has been found guilty, according to the law,he must face punishment, except you consider yourself to be greater than the law..... "Chief Carlos said agitated
King Godfrey sigh.......
"Am innocent your majesty, someone is trying to frame me"
"Your majesty, you were quick to punish my son when evidence came, there is evidence now, or perhaps you have forgotten everyone must face the wrath of his wrongdoing..... "chief Buzo said
King Godfrey looked at him with furious eyes, chief Buzo reciprocated the look
King Godfrey took a deep breath "You are right, everyone must face the wrath of their wrongdoing, no one can escape it,Elder Obiro, you are found guilty of murder, you are to be punished according to what the court decides..."
"Your majesty, you are condemning an innocent man to dead...."Obiro laments as the king order the police to take him away....
"You know am innocent, do the right thing"Obiro said to inspector Kess as they drag him away.....
Inspector inhales, something tells him Obiro was telling the truth, is he the killer, or he is innocent...

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FEW HOURS LATER
I cant believe that bastard actually killed that woman and daughter "Chief Buzo said..
He was in chief Carlos house, he has gone there when chief Carlos called him that he wanted to tell him something important, though he wonders what the important thing was..
Chief carlos laughs hysterically at his statement....
"And that idiot has been spreading rumours that i killed his wife and daughter"He added
"you are so naive Buzo, did you really think Obiro killed them.... "
Chief Buzo was confused"Did you kill them? He ask anxiously
Chief Carlos gigled"No i didnt, that man was spreading news about you, those kind of news can be harmful in the future, i know you wouldn't have the heart to teach him a lesson for what he did to your son, because you have grown soft, i helped you out as your friend "
"But you just said you didn't kill them"Chief Buzo said still confused on what Carlos was trying to drive out
"There are many ways to kill a rat"He replied
"I called you here to see for yourself "He added..
Just then the door opens, one of his thugs came in followed by someone else
"Him! Chief Buzo muttered in astonishment
""That is our killer"chief carlos said
Chief looked at the killer with shock in his spines,"Arent you......
"Am inspector Philip, Kess Partner"Inspector Philip cut him short
"I promise i will deliver desired result chief"He added
"You did an awesome job inspector "Chief Carlos said as he stood up and tap him on the shoulder...
Inspector Philip remenbers how he had murdered mr Azuk's wife and daughter, when the case was becoming tough, Chief Carlos had suggested they make someone the killer, that is when he brought that woman in to accuse Obiro of been the killer,he had promise to give her ten percent of the estimated amount atvthe end of the job, though it was true that Obiro threaten Azuk, but it was just a threat, he decided to use the threat against him, be careful what you say to people..... He knew pinning the murder on him will be hard, he found out his wife wasnt happy with her marriage, it was later he found out she was been mistreated by her husband,that bastard chain her to the bed just for wild sex, on their meeting, she had told him she wanted to escape from his torments, so he planned with her, promising to give her the same ten percent of the money for the job... There is nothing money cannot do, the foolish woman agrees, she planted the gun and the bullets in the house, then she testified he wasnt home on the night of the murder......
"That's your balance"Chief Carlos said pointing to the briefcase on the table...
Inspector Philip open the briefcase, then he close it back when he was fully assured the money was complete...
"You know what to do,no witnesses.... "Chief Carlos said
"Yes boss"Inspector Phillip replied

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BOOK 1 EPISODE 6
THE STORY CONTINUES

Noah staggered as he walked back to the lab room, he couldn't believe what he has done, how could he,how could he ruin his friendship like that, he sat down and lean his head on the desk, he was so stupid, he would have stopped, he wouldn't have kissed her back, he would have controlled himself instead of letting his desires take over him...
"Oh Noah what have you done? He muttered to himself..
He raised his head up and then saw her standing at the door post, she shouldn't be here, he told himself..
She walked up to him and stood beside him..
Noah saw the tears in her eyes, he wondered why she was crying ..
"Noah"She utter faintly
"I love you"she muttered
Noah's heart sanked, he couldn't believe what he was hearing,Shayna loves him, was he dreaming or what, then he remembered she kissed him first, he wondered how long she has loved him to plant the first kiss.. The first move..
No way, She cant be, she cant love him, they are of different world, she is rich and he is poor, he wasnt going to tantalize the issue
"You cant be, you cant love me"Noah said sarcastically
More tears drip from her eyes, with no idea of what she was doing, she pressed forward and hug him tightly..
Strong sensation burn in Noah's body, he could feel the strap of her bra on his face and her flat tummy pressing against his, he couldn't move, couldn't breathe, he was left speechless as his body ache for more of her, he had the burning desire to hold her grab her lips and kiss her again but he couldn't, it was too much for one day, he needed to control himself, to find an excuse to escape this strange desire that lurks to consume him soon, he open his mouth but no words seems to come out, he tried to push her away but she hugged him tightly.. With shaking mouth he said"Leonard loves you"he sigh as the words slip out from his mouth
She release him from her grip"You are the one i love"She said steering at his face..
Noah knew Leonard was hurting so much now and he was too, he doesn't want to hurt him more ny telling her he loves her back, he had told Leonard he doesn't have any feelings for her and he wanted it to be so
"I know you love me too"Shayna said
How had she noticed that, Noah thought to himself, he needed go stop these before it gets too far"I dont love you, the one who loves you is Leonard "
"You kissed me back, why?
What was he going to tell her, he was foolish enough to make such a drastic mistake by kissing her back"I thought you would like it"he chagrined as he said the words, that was the only thing he could think of.....
Shayna felt abashed, she felt ashamed for kissing him, she wipe away the tears in her eyes and walk out of the lab room without saying any further words to him..
Noah just gaze at her until she disappeared out of sight, je couldn't stop her couldn't do anything, he just sat and watched her leave like the coward that he is, he couldn't admit his feelings for her, he couldn't tell her she was the best thing that have ever happened to him.,he knows she is going to hate him now, she may never talk to him again, he wonder how he is going to handle that, not to talk to her, not seeing a smile on her beautiful face, not able to hold her again
"Damn Noah, you are screwed "he muttered to himself...

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Furiously Leonard close the door behind him... He couldn't handle the pain, he kick everything from his way as he walked to his room, he threw his bag down and sat on the floor, he groans as the memory of His so called bestfriend kissing a girl he loves began to creep into his head...
"Damn you Noah, damn you"He yelled out as he gave way to tears...

******************
D MAC's pizza and tea shop, how may we be of service to you"Mrs Marpheson said as she took up the telephone
After some seconds the callers voice came up"Hey i just move into town and i was looking for a comfortable place to get pizza, someone hooked me up with your canteen number "
"Madame, you will be very comfortable with us"Mrs Marpheson said
"Can i get the address "the caller said
"Ya sure"Mrs Marpheson said and called out the address to her
"Thank you"The caller said
"Am looking forward to seeing you soon"Mrs Marpheson said and the call ended
She wondered who the caller was, she move to the chair of one of her customers "Mr Molly"She said smiling "Where have you been?
Mr Molly made a faint smile"How are you Mrs Marpheson
"Am fine, you just left with no trace, where did you disappeared to"
Mr Molly laugh hysterically "I was away on my vacation, i thought you knew miss Gladys knew about it"
"I havent seem miss Gladys, she left after the day you left, she was saying she was going to her mother's place in texas, since then i haven't heard from her"
"Her mother must be having those seizures again"Mr Molly said
"Seizures! Mrs Marpheson exclaimed
"What seizures?she asked
Mr Molly was surprised by her reaction, he didnt know Gladys didnt tell her about her mother's seizures
"Didn't she tell you that? Mr Molly asked
"If she had, i wouldn't be surprised"She couldn't believe Gladys will hid such a thing from her, they were close, though she wasnt sure if they that close, Gladys do come to the canteen regularly and sometimes even help with the shop work, why didn't she tell her about her mothers seizures, maybe it wasn't important, just maybe he didn't want her to know...
She must have had her reasons for not telling her, she didn't want to delve into the issue anymore "So how was the vacation?

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That night, Leonard couldn't sleep, he kept thinking of Noah's betrayal
"Noah, you bastard, he muttered angrily and threw his pillow from the bed to the floor, the thought of Noah kissing her angers him more and more
He wipe away the tears that were about to drip from his eyes as his cell phone rings, he didn't want to answer any call, he wasnt in the mood, the call ended and came again, he decided to look at the caller, with furious eyes, he took the phone and scan at the caller..
Bestfriend calling boldly showing on the screen, without a second glance he ended the call, he stroll through his contact and deleted the number, he is not worthy to be anyone's bestfriend, he is a betrayer and a liar
The call came again showing the number on the screen, he thought what he has done was stupid since he knows the number off heart..
He ended the call again and remove the battery of the phone..
"You are not my friend "He muttered to himself as he gave way to tears

****************
Noah was inclined to dial the number again but he thought it will be a waste of time, he wouldn't answer, he was angry with him because of the foolish things he did, he wondered if Leonard will ever forgive him, he wasnt sure of what to do anymore,everything was his fault he would have told him he loves her from the start..

***************
The next day at school, Noah couldnt see Leonard anywere, he wonder if he was ok, he wasnt in school..
He look around to see if Shayna was there, he saw her sitting on her seat, she was very focus on the teacher's teaching, he wondered if she was going to talk to him, he knew what he did to her was bad but it was the best idea he could come up with,for the both of them, for the good of Leonard.

******************
After the class, Noah decided to go to the lab room, to see if he could find her there, if not for anything, to her tell tell her he was sorry if he hurt her feelings, he knew it wasn't easy for her to confess her love for him as worst as it sounds he doesn't think they were compatible together
He went inside and took a seat, he wanted to wait for her, he wanted to see if she will show up,he lean his head on the desk..
He kept thinking that he didn't even realise when he dosed off....

****************
His eye sight was waving, Noah clear his eyes to see the figure sitting in front if him, steering hard at his face
He realise he has slept for quite a long time, he looked at the person in front of him again,
"Hi"the person said
"How long have you been sitting here? Noah ask anxiously
The person gave him a brief smile"Not quite long..
Noah sigh
"But long enough to hear you mentioning a girl's name in your sleep"
Shock swept through Noah, a girl's name,what girl's name, he didn't have to be told he knew quite well who it was
"Were you dreaming about her?the person ask
Noah felt abashed,he didn't know he loved her to the extent of seeing her in his dreams, the vision of the dream hit his head like a tornado he couldn't believe they were actually making love in his dream..
"I understand that feeling, when you love someone but they dont love you back"the person said
"I dont love her"Noah blared out impetuously, he wasnt sure how long he will lying to himself, he wished the lie was the truth
The person chulkled "Shayna,that is her name right?
Noah snob the question he didn't want to discuss about her, or think of her...
"I understand if you dont want to talk about it, it must be painful having those feelings, i once had those kind of feelings too"
Noah cleared his eyebrows with his hands, as much as he wasn't interested in talking about Shayna, he was inclined to hear his story"What happened? He asked
"The usual "he replied
Noah winked, he doesn't understand by what he meant by the 'the usual '
The person exhales and then continued "You love the girl, the girl starts liking you, then her boyfriend intrudes"
"What did her boyfriend do? Noah ask curiously
"What boyfriends does"the person said and crossed his legs
"Did he harm you?
The person sigh"Loving her was the first mistake i made since i arrived here and they will punish me forever for that mistake "
Noah seem a bit confused by his reply"They!,who are they? He ask anxiously
"Some people you shouldn't get involved with"
Noah couldn't read meaning to what he was talking about, he gat no idea
"What happened to her? Noah ask as that was the only relevant question that could come to his mind..
"She left"the person replied with a trembling mouth
"She left you? Noah said curiously
"Nope, she left the school, she didn't want any trouble so she left
"It must have been so hard for you"
The person placed his hands on Noahs shoulder"You should be careful Noah
shock swept through Noah, how did he knew his name, was he that popular already
"How did you know my name"He asked anxiously
The person smiled and remove his hands from his shoulder"I saw it on your textbook..
Noah didn't realize he actually opened his textbooks when he slept off..
"My name is Luke"He said stretching his hand for a handshake
Noah shook his hand, he wondered who the they he was speaking about were, whoever they are they are definitely badluck..
"This school is a jungle, you should be careful who you roll with"Luke said standing up
Noah wasnt sure by what he said about the school been a jungle"What do you mean? Noah asked curiously
"It was nice meeting you Noah"Luke said,he gave him a faint smile and left him, he feared for Noah's safety if he messed up with the club.... THE BLOOD CLUB

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EPISODE 4
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The congregation sang along as the choir sing the hymn in a high pitch...
St. Matthew church was the only large church in the community, its foundation started during the era of the missionaries, then nobody had really cared about the church , it was just a small building roof with palm woods.. As Christianity spread so was the church, its number of members increases....
The service came to an end after the hymns, King Godfrey watched as people began to troop out of the church, each person that passes greets him as people considered him to be god of men after the mighty God the church preach about..
"Your Majesty "Father Moses said displaying the chaplet in his hand...
Father was the only Father the church has, he was respected in the kingdom as people see him as the channel they can approach God...
"Father"King Godfrey said
"This is a surprise "Father Moses said...
The King was never the religious type, since he came to the church, he remembers vividly the king has only been to the church twice..
"Indeed it is"King Gregory replied
"You are always welcome to the house of God"Father Moses said
The king smile, then he began to walk with the father..
"I had a very bad dream"The king said
"Dreams are interprets in different ways, what you sees as bad might be good in its true meaning... "
"Father, anyone in his right senses will know that the dream i had was totally a bad omen"
"What was your dream? Father Moses asked curiously
King Godfrey exhales shapily "I was been chased in my dream by someone who wore a mask, he was about to kill me, then i woke up... "
Father Moses made the sign of the crucifix"Your majesty, you should know you are surrounded by evil men, and were evil men dwells, bad things follow, people will do anything to end your reign "
"So this dream was a warning ?King Godfrey asked
The father took a deep breath "God must be trying to tell you something "
"You should be watchful your majesty, the holy book says, be vigilant, be sober, for your adversary the devil walks around looking for who to devour "the Father added
The king nodded, he knew for a fact, there are people who will do anything to end his reign, greedy men who lust for wealth....

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INSPECTOR KESS pushed the files away as the thought of his current case creep into his head, who was the guity one, the case was a complicated one, catching the real culprit now was more difficult than he expected,the DPO expects results from him, sooner or later, the DPO was going to call him for answers..the only suspects that comes to his mind was Jacob, he could be the killer or he could have hired someone to do the dirty Job for him, whichever the case was, the killer revolve around him and he was inclined to find out,no matter what...
He picked a case file from the table, open it and began to read...
He sigh as a knock came on the door.."Come in"he said
"Any update yet?he ask focusing back on the case file
"I think so"Inspector Philip said as he lean his hands on the table
Inspector Kess immediately stop what he was doing...
"Whats the latest? He asked
Inspector Philip smiled as he saw the agitation on his partner's face
"A woman is here, she said she may know someone who killed them"
"A clue... "
"We hope so"Philip replied
"Were is she now?
"Questioning room.... "
Kess immediately stood up and they both rushed out

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It was seconds later when they arrived at the interrogation room,Kess look at the woman, she was dark, fat, probably in her late 40's...Kess wonder if she knew anything, what was it she want to tell them, with a curious mind,he sat opposite her.....
"My partner said you wants to tell us something "Kess said
The woman nodded, Kess watch her,he could sense the unsteadiness in her....
"So what do you have to tell us?Philip asked
The woman took a deep breath "I think Obiro killed Azuk's wife and daughter "
"Who is Obiro? Kess ask
"Obiro is Azuk's cousin, they were both given a piece of land by their late grandfather, Obiro claimed everything to be his own, there was a day he had threaten Azuk's he was going to kill him if he doesn't leave that land alone for him"
"Were you a witness to this threat... ?Kess ask
"The land in question is closer to mine, so i was at the farm that day when Obiro has come to threaten him..."
"And how did Azuk react to the threat? Phillip ask
"Just the way any man in his choose would have taken it, Azuk was very furious "
"why are you telling us this? Phillip ask curiously, he suspects a foul play was going on, in all his years of investigation, he has never seen a witness volunteer herself, it was either this woman was force to do what she is doing now or she is trying to protect someone..... Probably the real killer..
"I want the killer to be caught just as you, my conscience will forever hunt me if i knew something that could have helped and i didn't say, Mr Azuk's wife and i were very good friends "She said
"Were you very close with her"Philip ask
"We weren't that close, but we shared things together "she said
"Do you think Obiro is capable of murder?"Kess ask
She exhales"I have always knew Obiro to be a wicked man but i dont know if he is capable of killing "
"A wicked man is capable of doing anything, dont you agree with that? Kess ask
The woman nodded
Kess ask her name and were she stays, he took the details of Obiro and thanked her for the information....
"Do you believe her story"Philip ask after the woman was out
"lets find out if she is telling the truth... "

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Francis grimace as he bit his lip, he pick one sliced part of the apple and began to eat it..
"Father, what does the other part of the word looks like? Francis ask
King Godfrey laugh, the other part of the world were the other towns and communities in the other side of the great ogini river, the ogini river is a large and deep water, it is believed that whoever falls inside are never found, the Ogini river supplies water to them and most of their neighboring communities,people often call it the other part of the world because no one from this side has been there before, since no one has dared to cross the ogini river, the few that have tried, they were never seen again, he doesn't know if anyone else has tried but he knew for a fact men are still trying and he was sure some has succed..no one knows what kind of life they live over there, stories has it the people there are cannibals, they said there is no civilization there,but to him, they are just stories....
"It's nothing different from what you are seeing ,the two parts are the same...
"But people say a different thing, they say the people there are human eaters... "
King Godfrey laugh hysterically "Those are just stories my son, no one has proven that to be true, those are just stories to scare people "
Francis has thought about it, no matter whag it is, he will like to go there some day....
"What if what people say is true"Francis said
King Godfrey pour the juice on the glass cup "None of it is true son, people who are afraid create such stories to back up their fears"
Francis nodded, his father could be right, he wonder what the other part of the would look like, how people were living there, he ate another slice of apple as he continued with his thoughts

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The sun was high in the sky, they could feel the sun slightly burning their skin, Inspector Kess look at the address in the hands, then he assured himself he was in the right place...they both went inside the compound, Kess quiver as a dog ran out and started barking at them, not minding the dog, he knocked at the door, at first there was no answer, he knocked again... Then he heard footsteps approaching from inside, he adjusted himself as the door flung open, a man who he suspects could be Obiro stood at the door,the man was wearing only a singlet and a wrapper tied to his waist...
"Are you mr Obiro? Kess ask
"Who is asking? The man said
Kess thought the man's question was stupid...
"I am inspector Kess and this is my partner Inspector Philip, we are from the police station
"What can i do for you? The man ask..
Kess felt that answers his question, this was definitely their man..."we are here to ask you some few questions "Kess said
Obiro stared at them, as much as he doesn't want them in his house, this was the police,he cant refuse them that privilege
"Come in"He said shabbily
They did as he has said, he offered them seats when they were in...
"so what can i do for you officers?
"Kess sigh"we are here to ask you some few questions sir"
"What questions? Obiro asked
"How well do you know mr Azuk? Kess asked
Obiro frown"He is my cousin, everyone knows that"
"Did you have any issues with him?Kess asked
"Cousins have issues sometimes"he replied
"There are rumors that you threatened to kill him if he doesn't leave that piece of land.."Phillip said
"Are you insinuating i killed his wife and daughter? He blared out
"we didnt say that"Kess interjects
"Even a dumb skull will know were this is going to, i know you police, you look for someone to put the blame on.. "Obiro retorted
"Sir, we need your full corporation on this"Philip said
"And what would you do if i dont corporate, will you arrest me?He asked furiously
"If it calls for it, we will take you in"Kess said with seriousness in his tone...
"then i suggest you do so cos am not saying any other thing"
This man was stubborn, Kess knew that for a fact but the question is.... Is he the killer?

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