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*The right Association is a guarantee for the right destination*
( culled from seeds of destiny)

Certain activities was bound to attract visitors and traders to Uluoka town talk about the large expanse of land which served as a market square where traders flooded in from far and near to either come market there wares or to buy a particular ware , the town was always busy on a Friday the main market day .
Kate sat down at her mother small shop which was constructed with planks alongside others , the grinding engine of her co engine grinder’s were very much alive whilst she sat with her hands placed in her cheeks looking forlorn .
The market place was suppose to be open for both the rich and poor, but this days it only seemed to favour those that had enough money to stand there ground from The sudden unwarranted union of tax .
The coming of this union had only favoured people who had money to buy them off , today was proving to be futile , this was suppose to be her family means of putting food on the table left for the little piece of land her late father brothers had left for them after the demise of her father

“sister why is your engine not out now I want to ground dried pepper and egusi” one of her mothers customers asked

“Emm...emm union people seized my grinding engine ohh”Kate explained

“why ...why would they do that”

“they refused to explain to me , they only said my mother had been owing the market union and she has to clear her debts”

“eyaahh...your mother has not yet recovered so she can resume back to her business”

“no ma,she is not yet strong enough”

Kate explained now reminded of how pained her mother would be when she found out how furtile today turned out to be , the engine was even a gift that was given to widows during a charity work from a certain church named saints of God to raise daily source of Income ,she didnt even know what to do, she could only watch in tears as people flooded the other shop .

The sudden demise of Kate father had left the family in the mercy of her father brothers who she was sure had been jealous of her father’s prosperity .
Things where no longer working well for them , it was as if when something good was about to come their way something happens instead, she had to drop out from school after her first year in the university due to lack of finances and non of her father relatives where willing to sponsor

“God why is all this thing happening to us” she lamented

“my mother and my sister is sick , I have not even heard from my brother since Papa ‘s death are you really up there God, do you really exist “ she cried ignoring the passers-by who seemed to find her present plight a scene to watch.


•••••••••••••••••


Anthony Mbakwe”
The prison warder a thin tall man who looked like he could easily be broken with just a little squeeze called out to the young man who was in the midst of other prisoners in the small square that served as a cell

“Who be Anthony Mbakwe”the prison warder shouted annoyed this time

“am the one” Anthony replied weakly raising his hand up he had heard his name earlier but it felt surreal that someone finally remembers such name exist in the cell

“Oga na me ohh, na me”one of his fellow cell mate replied jumping in excitement as he came close to the locked garter with a foolish grin

Anthony quickly pushed the guy away with an angry growl “i am the one that is Anthony Mbakwe”

“why you come dey form deaf abi you think I have time to waste” the warder hissed inserting the key to open the lock .

“sorry officer , but who is looking for me”Anthony asked as he scratched his thick unkept hair that had grown rough from lack of care in prison.

“are you coming out or you want rot for this place” the prison warder asked roughly pushing him out

“you dey ask me rubbish question “ he locked the gate back as he commanded Tony to follow him.

Anthony found himself outside the prison gates clad in the same cloths he had on two years ago when he was given a sentence of ten years in prison for robbery and theft with his shoes and wallet
he allowed himself to savour the fresh cool breeze that blew round him , it was more like a luxury at this moment compared to the jam packed cell that has served as his home for two years ,he allowed his feet to carry out of the prison environment in case they changed there mind and decide to put him back there, he felt weak to his knees ,in fact he could count all the bones that was almost obvious in his dirty skin
Turns out he has been pardoned by the state since the crime in which he was serving was minor.
A crime he didnt commit but no one cared to know weather he was innocent of what he was accused off.
He touched his pocket to see if the #4000 note the warder had handed him was still intact, that was enough to first take him to

Oga Millicent the man he had served for ten years without settlement instead a prison sentence after he had said his piece ,he would relocate back to his village to see his family.
The sun had already gone down as the street seemed to be busy with people moving to and fro , Tony pointed for where the bike man would stop in front of a big shop that seemed to be busy he brought out change left from the transportation he had paid down to Aba and handed part of it to the bikeman.
As the bike man zoomed off Tony stood in front of the massive shop where electrical appliances was sold for a while as tears streamed down his eyes.

“Tony ! Tony is that you or am I seeing a ghost” Ogonna one of the boys that had joined him few years earlier to also serve called out in shock
Tony instead looked at him with pity despite the pains he felt deep in his heart

“where is your Oga”he asked instead

“Oga Millicent dey inside Office ohh but Nna mehh I don’t understand , I thought you where sentenced to ten years ...

“I am Innocent , the heavens is fighting for me”Tony simply said as he entered the shop ignoring the gasps of familiar faces that knew him when he served at the shop he instead walked straight to His former boss office without knocking

Oga Millicent who was going through records in his computer jumped in shock on seeing him

“you armed robber , how did you manage to get out of prison”Oga Millicent a robust man in his early sixties asked shocked.

“I served you with honesty and loyalty for ten good years Oga , when it was time for you to settle me, you set me up”
Tony said matter of factly his face twisted in pains
“ why? Why , i thought you claimed to be my father friend”

“bia! Anthony Mbakwe or whatever your name is , I don’t know how you managed to escaped the four walls of that prison but if you don’t leave this place now I will teach you a lesson you will never forget”Millicent threatened

“and this time you won’t alive to see the next breaking of the day”

“This one you did to me I will never forget , it is only God that will judge between me and you”

“Common leave my office you criminal”Oga Millicent barked “imagine this dirty pig I picked from the village to make something out of him, you want to now grow wings and fly higher than me , never ...never Tony , you are a small boy from a wretched family and that is where you would remain ” Millicent stated “now leave my office”

Tony stood there with tears for only a few minutes
“it will never be well with you , I have cursed every single day I spent in that dirty cell with my life wasting away it will never be well with you oga Millicent am sure my father would be turning in his grave to know you are such a despicable man”

With that Tony walked out of his office , he suddenly felt disgusted with the place the only intention on his mind now was to go back to the village to see his family.

•••••••••••••••••••

ULOKA

The weekday evening fellowship at saints of God church had come to an end ,as people walked out of the church most in a haste to leave while others formed a group to involve in certain discussions and activities.

“I heard from a source that pastor David wants a transfer ohh to another church”
Margaret announced to her two female friends that moved at the same pace with her away from the church

“hia transfer is an understatement ohh, if he can just bolt and run out of uloka he would do it ohh” Olaku stated which caused the other ladies to laugh

“but I don’t understand ohh..what is chasing all of them out of this town, any pastor that comes will not stay longer than two months but run away”nkechi replied

Olaku shrugged “i wonder ohh, in fact its like evil in this town has even accelerated ..

“accee...gini “magaret asked

“yes now there is evil in the town , there is evil in the church , you can’t even tell the difference , was it not mazi Ilukwe that lost his whole family mysteriously in less that how many months , is he not an ordained elder in the church”Olaku stated

“there are rumours even spreading that he has used them all for sacrifice to prolong his years on earth”Nkechi whispered

“sacrifice...I wonder how he still come to church and raise his shoulders high claiming to play the part Church elder ,As for me if I see no changes I will simply unconvert myself from being a christian and kukuma stay on my own”Olaku proclaimed

“Please I need to go to meet my children who are ahead of me , saints of God church matter has tire me”magaret stated

“I wonder who would be inaugurated as the next women leader since Illukwe wife is already dead”Olaku blurted out

“are you interested in the position madam Olaku, go straight to the point ohh and stop using style to be asking question” Margaret joked

“What is this one even saying , if am interested and so what am I not fit to lead the church women”Olaku asked offended

“With the way you wag your mouth up and down ,how can you cover the secret of a fellow woman”Nkechi stated seeing her words had offended her friend

“Me Olaku, I am now a talkative abi , we shall see Nkechi”Olaku threatened as she walked out of them angry with a loud hiss

“ah ah..it has not reach like that now”Nkechi shouted to her hearing

“You are just going like that Olaku”Margaret called after her

“No I am coming, rubbish”she yelled from behind leaving the ladies bemused at her sudden attitude

•••••••••••••••••

“Blood of Jesusssss...Jesus...jesus

Pastor David jumped up from the bed panting profusely as he struggled to put on the light switch close to his bed, he looked around the bedroom wanting to confirm that it was just him.

he had just had a very tormenting nightmare of a faceless masquerade chasing him out of the town along side animals such as goats and cats , this occurs mostly at several times at midnight , most times he is been pressed in his sleep and he struggles to wake up .

He checked the wall clock to see it was just past midnight, he felt goose bumps all over his skin as he heard the bleating of goats coming from his bedroom window , the wield part of it was when he looked out to chase the tormenting goats away or the loud mewing of cats he found nothing.

“No God! Not again ,how long will I continue like this , my nights are threatened by invisible animals physically and in my dreams”
Pastor David lamented going to pick his bible ,he was trying not to give in to fear

“Father you said you will keep those that serve you, I know I am preserved according to your promises to me that I shall not die, but is this really the place you want me to be, is this...
The loud bleating of goats cut him off as he opened his eyes to make sure it was outside

“this is not ordinary oh God, you silenced the mouth of the Lions to protect your servant Daniel in the bible I ask you silent the mouths of this goats and cats which are fighting me ,silent them forever , shame the devil ...prove yourself oh God , I reject fear, why should I fear when you are on my side”

pastor David literally begged , as he heard the distant mewing of cats from the church compound.




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ULOKA TOWN
The big round golden sun hid quarter of its beauty at a distant Iroko tree metres away from the beautifully structured duplex .
The pastor Quarter was just a walking distance away from the church ,a newly structured Branch of Saints of God Church which head quarter is at Lagos.

Pastor David the tenth resident pastor that had been sent in less than one year to lead the church sat outside the passage on phone with one of the Head pastors from Lagos headquarter

“it is really bad here sir, I love Jesus and I am for the body of Christ but my life is being threatened in this place” he complained

*pastor David, if you are truly for the body of Christ then you should know when you give the devil the room for fear, he then uses the privilege to torment you* Pastor Lekan replied from the background

“There is something mysterious about this Town, now I understand why pastor Jude and the others demands for a transfer not long after their arrival, I am being tormented spiritually ,physically and emotionally, I can’t even remember the last time I closed my eyes and had a peaceful sleep “

*We would pray and fast on your behalf Pastor David for God to help you and the church over there then send you an assistant to ease the task*

“i want a transfer pastor Lekan”Pastor David maintained “please speak to pastor Dotun on my behalf ,I admit I am not ready to operate where principalities and powers of darkness resides ..please help me”

*hmmm...it is alright I will get back to you Pastor David *pastor Lekan answered from the background of the phone “let me just say a word of prayer for you”

“yes...yes Pray for me sir”pastor David replied

••••••••••••••

The house of mazi Ilukwe has turned to a mourning ground , seems like the grim reaper had made a permanent home in his household , two days ago was the burial of his last child Christopher ,a young man in the peak of his twenties who had just rounded up his youth service year.

Mazi Ilukwe could not erase the image of the stone cold corpse of his last child ,he was carried to his compound clad in his complete corper uniform with blood dripping from his head an accident they said cause by a careless bike rider , his first Son Ike had also suffered a mysterious sickness which had protruded his stomach and finally killed him

“Chai ! “
He exclaimed how doomed was he, what crime was he paying for he could remember vividly how his wife had slumped and died instantly after the sudden death of his daughter Adamma who was suppose to get married the next week.

“who did I offend ,death has stolen my whole family from me, am i really cursed “he lamented as he turned his face away from his Friend Mazi Orieji who had come to offer his condolence

“See Ilukwe you have to put yourself together , I know it is painful” Mazi Orieji spoke with a pitiful sigh

“You don’t know how Painful it is” Ilukwe sighed “look at me Orieji i am an aged man with nothing left , I lost my wife ,daughter and two sons mysteriously in just a short period of time , is it not enough to make me go mad or commit suicide”He spoke brokenly Making sure his guest had his eyes fixed on him

“But you still have me Ilukwe, you still have me”mazi spoke convincingly

“its not the same , it can never be the same again, I just want to die ,my enemies have succeeded in wiping out members of my family ,what else am I living for, I can’t continue to wake up every morning to remember I am all alone” Ilukwe lamented as tears poured down his eyes “i cannot continue like this Orieji” he cried shamelessly and bitterly in front of his friend who patted his back effortlessly trying to console him.

••••••••••••


Darkness had slowly spread its blanket to cover the town of Uloka only allowing them a little stream of light which source was from the crescent moon that still partially hid in the clouds .

“Don’t you think its mysterious the way Mazi Ilukwe lost his whole family in just a short period of time” Chiwendu a young teenager of about sixteen fair complexioned asked her elder sister Chika who seemed engrossed in her own thought .

“who are you talking to self “Their mother asked from the single sitter where she sat down observing her Elder daughter “is it this one that her mind has travelled to a place as far as Aba”

she hissed loud turning out denominations of naira notes from her business bag to the wooden centre table at the living room with the intention to arrange the squeezed cash she had made from her sales earlier at the market .

“Sister “Chiwendu called out shaking her slightly With a frown etched on her forehead

“What ? What is it “Chika looked at her confused

“Mama was right, your thought has gone as far as Aba , maybe it has crossed the seven oceans self” Chiwendu queried as Chika scowled at her

“Chika , you have been acting this way since you came back from your Aba ,did your husband say or do anything to upset you”mama Chika inquired

Chika bobbed her head “Nduka did not say or do anything to upset me mama,I am fine”

“maybe it was her visit to Mazi Ilukwe house that have left her upset” chiwendu guessed “see mama if you don’t know ehh Christopher use to be sister crush before she got married ohh”

Her mother chuckled then sighed shaking her head in sadnesz “Death ...oh death how wicked you are”

distraught in her swimming thoughts, Chika left them both in the living room straight to the room she shared with her younger sister, her four year old son Derrick was fast asleep.
How did time fly so fast ,from the time of Derrick birth to when he took his first step was still fresh in her mind, it was just like yesterday she threw his first year birthday party .
She allowed her hand to pat his back with a sad look as she watched him sleep peacefully as her thoughts travelled memory lane

Four years Ago

Chika had been married for four years without a child , it was beginning to become a call for concern to her, her husband loved her but how long would he remain faithful ,how many yards of patience would he measure before he finally marries another wife or probably gets a mistress to give birth to children for him.

Nduka her husband was a wealthy business man in the city of Aba where they reside ,even though he had so many times proved his Fidelity and faithfulness to their marriage which was very rare of the male specimen of this time , women who where desperate still threw themselves at him.

Regina was a friend Chika had met at Aba, few years through their friendship she had come to trust the lady so much that Regina knew all of her matrimonial secrets.

Fear of loosing her husband Love had driven her to follow her friend to a shrine .

Chika had followed her friend Regina to a place where the more she thinks about it , nothing could change the pact she had made with the devil out of desperation to have a child

‘ogugu is not a god you go back on your promise with, are you willing to pay the price Ogugu demands of you woman'

‘ye...yes if Ogugu would bless me with a child I would do what it demands of me “chika replied looking at Regina who prompted her with a slight nod of her head to speak

The female priestess of Ogugu gave just a simple laugh “then go ,that which you seek after shall be given to you “

“thank you ...thank you great priestess”Chika fell to her knees In Excitement

“but in four years time you must return the child back to Ogugu to be initiated for whom you would bear has been chosen to carry the staff of Ogugu”

“what?”chika furrowed her brows

“that is the price you must pay to get a child from the great Ogugu,don’t ever think of going back on your word ,never you go back on your promise” the priestess replied her shaking her staff as she made incantations ignoring Chika who had a look of surprise on her face

“But..but “chika stuttered turning to Regina

“that’s not what you told me ohh”

“You need a child Chika to save your marriage, you should know this things always comes with a price na,do you know the things I had to do to stop my husband from looking at any other woman except me”

“Gina ...”

“Please stand up let’s leave this place now you are making me feel bad I brought you here ...


“Chika “
Her mother heavy voice brought her out of her reverie

“What is the problem chika ,I am sure it is not the death of Christopher that has turned you into a shadow of yourself” mama chika stated retying her wrapper

“Mama I said am fine, some days are just like that, today you are happy, tomorrow who knows how the mood would come”Chika answered with the intention dismiss the woman, she could be persistent and so annoying with her questions

“Bia ! Don’t use English to confuse me, its been a week since you came back from the city”

“ohhh..are you chasing me away so soon”

“I did not say that ,just answer my questions chika let me know what is going on with you”

“what questions again”

“did you fight with Nduka ,did he ask you to leave his house” she asked with a grim look on her face

Chika laughed “no mama”

“Did Nduka your husband travel out of Aba”

“no” chika scowled at her mother wondering what she was driving at

“Why are you here then chika what is pursuing you from your husbands house”

That seem to have left Chika speechless as she scratched her head thinking of what to say.

“mama I don’t understand all this questions you are throwing at me ohh, if you are tired of my presence ,I would go to my in-laws house to stay” she threatened annoyed

“why not go back to your husband house, it is not December na, Christmas and new year is far, intact we have passed Easter celebration so I don’t understand how Nduka would be comfortable with your absence “

“mama, what is all this na”

“people are beginning to talk, tongues are waging every where in uluoka that your husband has finally chased you away, please Chika go back to Aba , it indeed you are in good terms with Nduka , go back “mama chika spoke on a serious note

“are you telling me to leave this house”Chika asked shocked

“i don’t know what chased you out of your own matrimonial home in Aba when you are not quarrelling with anybody , don’t get me wrong my daughter this is your fathers house but you have to go back to your husbands house , take Derrick back to his fathers house”

With that she left the room mummuring only to herself .

Chika slumped down on the bed hoping sleep would come not wanting to give a thought to what her mother had said. For the sake of her peace of mind.

ABOUT BOOK 2
POINT AND KILL

Point and kill is a continuation of my first Book Let God Judge.

After being used by God to overcome the parental foundations of his root , pastor Jesse is set to embark on another radical spiritual assignment that is bound to expose the things done in secrets and put an end to wickedness when he was transfered to Another branch of the church.

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Chapter 13

      *love doesn't rely on physical features*
             Lesotho

      Liam felt his neck prickled ,he had the feeling he was been watched,though he was used to been the sole focus of people ,what he does is just to ignore them since he was typically uncomfortable about getting such attention ,he mistakenly raised his head and caught Iris standing closely,his gaze dropped on hers,they had not seen each other since the rape incident with peter had been settled .

Iris felt her Heartbeat Escalates as Liam studied her intently for what felt like minutes probably mere seconds.
'To be the sole focus of such kind of intensity is disarming at best 'Iris thought inwardly

Amusement lurks in Liam's eyes as iris grapples for composure praying he doesn't notice the effect he was having on her, he waved his hand lazily motioning for her to come close,Iris felt butterflies singing in her stomach as she walked towards him.

Liam noted she was clad in a knee length jean skirt,faded T-shirt and a simple footwear,her shoulder length dark hair clipped at the side ,her face clean from makeup,only a shiny pink lip gloss which made her kissable lips glow .

Jeez!she was just too pretty for her own good.

"Hey pretty " Why does such endearment had to be sweet coming from him

"Hi William" She replied shyly removing her gaze from his dominating ones

"So how have your day been"

"Perfect so far" Iris replied Quickly

"Hmmm" Liam gave her a secret smile gesturing for her to sit close to him.

Iris awkwardly sat close to him tightly clutching the duffel bag she held.

Liam noticing her discomfort reached out for her hands lightly which made Iris stiffened expecting another spark at there closeness.

"You don't have to feel uncomfortable when you are around me"

"I...I...I" Iris stuttered then paused taking a deep breath "I realised I haven't  really thanked you enough  for saving me "

Gosh! Why does he has to be this handsome ,it was surely playing with her senses

"Oh! I thought you did thank me times more than I could count and its enough for me" Liam said as he looked at her "Let's forget about the past and move on and I want to use this opportunity to do this ,I Guess I owe you an apology ...am sorry I ran over you,am sorry for be a Jerk"

Iris gaped at him surprised, if there is one thing she had learnt about him  is that he doesn't apologize very often.

Liam gave her a coy smile waiting for her reply

Iris cleared her throat "like you said its all in the past ,I have already forgiven you"

"Good...so how did you and Philip met" Liam asked

"Well I got to know Philip when he and my roommate were at loggerheads over what am still yet to fathom"

"Yeah I notice that too..Bad blood I guess" Liam chuckled alongside Iris who nodded with a smile

"How do you cope with school ,expenses since I heard you are on scholarship"

"Like you already know I work at the school canteen"iris replied

" Don't it affect your studies and school routine"loam asked genuinely concerned

"I just find a way to manage and squeeze in both schedules"

Iris found Liam looking at her in such a strange way
"What?" She asked with a small smile

"Trust me  its rare to find someone with such  doggedness as yours , it only piques my curiosity to get to know you more...intrigue me" Liam said uncrossing his legs as he faced her all ears

Iris gave a short laugh"there is really nothing much to know about me ohhh....am just a simple girl that's all"

"Nah I refuse to believe that ,lemme give you a head start, where are you from...your family?

" I a Bona fide Anambra girl,I grew up in my maternal home with my mother and grandfather ,I am an only child"

"Really am an only child too...see we have something in common...but what about you father"

"I was told my father died before I was even born,I never got to know him or see him" he watched the sadness in her eyes but it disappear as quickly as it came

"Am so sorry for the loss" he spoke sincerely squeezing their still held hands

"Its okay,it happened a long time,I just want to graduate with flying colours and do my family all proud"

"Am sure you will in time soon ,you are not only beautiful, you are intelligent and hardworking "

Iris laughed with muffled amusement "you think I have all those qualities"

"I see you have all Those qualities but your good qualities came along with a loosed tongue"Liam chuckled " that's a flaw"

Iris flushed literally her chin a bright shade of red
"Okay enough about me tell me more about yourself" she quickly cut in

"But I meant what I said about the good aspect of you Iris,calling you beautiful is merely a gross understatement" he emphasized

Iris also noted he didn't give compliment freely unless he meant it

"Emmm..thanks tell me about yourself too" she flushed

"Nothing much to tell too,am from Edo state,an only child like you,I have an overly protective mother and can understanding father " he stated laconically aware of the other parts he had left out
"I spent most of my life time abroad ,this Basically my first four years in Nigeria "

"Oh that obviously explains your foreign accent ,it suits you well though"

"Thanks " he replied indolently and caught her studying him "what?"

"Twenty Five why" he asked

"Nothing never mind" her eyes widened then she shakes her head bending to pickup the duffel bag she had been clutching tightly to

"I also came to return this,I seem to have a wardrobe of your jackets with me" she smiled

"Thanks " he replied her tossing the jacket aside

"I really did my best to make it look as sparkling as you gave them to me" Iris said teasingly as  she remembered how much Ivie had told her the two jacket was worth,it was worth enough for her upkeep for a whole year..

Liam chuckled "it wasn't necessarily a big deal to stress yourself that much,thanks all the same"

"I got to run along" Iris spoke attempting to stand up ,Liam held her back

"Wait" he said making her to look at him "I know we didn't start out been nice to each other but I really like you ,if you would give me a chance,I will like to keep you close to me so I can comprehend what this feeling is all about"

Iris looked at him dazedly confused "I don't understand"

"I would like us to get to know each other more Iris"

Iris caught his intense stare"I...I can't go beyond been  more than friends with you William "she replied him inwardly concluding it was the right thing to do

" why is that Pretty ,I really really like you"

The reason was she not prepared to go through that lane,she couldn't deny the way her heart fluttered whenever he was close,or the sizzling sparks whenever they touched each other,her common sense told her to run away because her mother once told her

'its better to fall from a tree and break your back than fall in love and break your heart '

"Am sorry I really have to go" she said as she scurried off without a backward glance

Liam watched her retreating form as he stood up caught up between going after her or holding back,even if he wanted to cout her ,how the hell does a man do that ,since he had always had women dangling endlessly around him.




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10-20-2020 was crowned Black Tuesday for the young Nigerian youths who had gone out to protest for an #End to police Brutality
#end to SARS #end to bad governance


Its so unfortunate that the very own government that was put in seat to protect lives are properties are the perpetrators of evil in my country Nigeria.

What happened to the Nigeria pledge to uphold peace and unity
What happened to the Nigerian Anthem to grow in love and honesty to live in just and truth.
Our flag the Nigeria flag has been stained with the blood of the innocents...
It has been stained with the cry of the innocents
The once radiant white has been splashed with blood.

The same youths who are peacefully protesting for the betterment of the police and security systems in Nigeria,the same youths who are protesting to stop been killed are been wasted like animals by the same people they are fighting for.

This shows the high rate of lawlessness and insecurity in Nigeria we can no longer look up to any leader who holds seat or power for safety

Nigeria system of government have failed us
Our own leaders who should have been our fathers have failed us.


I pray that who so ever see their selves as the god of this country will see a tragic end for the sake of the young lives lost.

I feel pained as I come to wonder how many parents are at home waiting for the return of a child which may likely never come back

To all the fallen heroes your fight for peace and good governance will forever be imprinted in our hearts.

We will never forget your sacrifice
We will never forget

Let it be known that Revolution has started in Nigeria
Nigeria must be great

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Liam entered into his room feeling quite relieved everything had turned out as he wanted it ,few days ago the school Authorities had apprehended peter and peter was expelled from the prestigious university, not only that he had been escorted by the police to be locked in jail for attempted rape ,it turns out the school have received many reports regarding his escapades in school but couldn't take repercussions because peter father was one of the major funder and patron of PRUB.

Liam surely saw it as bullshit and had called his father to step into the matter ,which was currently been handled he had also ensured Iris did not become affected by the whole ordeal even when the school administration had called her for interrogation he had ensured his real identity wasn't disclosed.

Liam had hardly sat down on the coffee couch in his living room while sipping from a chilled bottled water when the door burst open almost spilling water on his shirt he raised his head muttering a curse to find Erin standing tapping her feet in irritation her hands placed akimbo as she glared at him.

"What happened to knocking ,I could have been naked you know" Liam said facing her with a scowl seeing she was also in a foul mood

"My Prince what's all this rumour I hear about you roaming around school with that bedraggled mouse" Erin asked shouting at him ,all sense of decorum out of place.

Liam cocked his brow at her
"Seriously, if I drove round school with a bedraggled mouse,what about it"
What was her problem he f*****g didn't owe her an explanation

"What about it?" Erin rhetorically repeated his question

Liam lazily stared at her as he lazily settled down on the coffee couch stretching his long legs comfortably

"Erin am not entitled to explain what I do and don't to you and since when did I needed your permission before I relate with a girl"

Erin at that moment was on a slim thread of loosing it,she had scurried off to see Liam when she had found out he was the one responsible for Peter expulsion from the school,it was no secret that he had attempted to rape the lowlife but finding out was enough to leave her aggravated.

"So you choose to hang out with that slutty golddigger "

She was not about to allow all she had worked for crumble down because of a little fly.

"Okay" now this was so much for liam to take "the last time I checked you are not my girlfriend so please spare me"

It was time to stop giving her the wrong signals,He angrily dropped the water bottle glaring at her.

"You are treating me this way all because of a shitty lowlife you just met" Erin asked looking at him in a way Liam thought she was going to start a well practised act ,she was a drama queen after all.

"Again I would warn you not to insult someone you haven't even met,the best thing I suggest right now is that you leave,obviously you are in a foul mood though I don't see any reason why "

"You are asking me to leave" this was too much for her to take, she couldn't have felt more insulted when he ignored her dismissing her presence.

"Its not your fault ohhh...Liam its my fault for loving you when I have guys flouncing there self's around me"

Yes she had them at the palms of her fingers but not him so why wouldn't she just leave him alone, he rolled his eyes ignoring her presence.

Erin eyed him for a few seconds hissing loudly she walked towards the door"Bastard" she called out hitting the door with a loud thud.

Liam hissed loudly himself he needed to figure out away to explain to that girl that to love is not by force,her clinging to him only made him more irritated towards her.

The door opened again making Liam snap
"What is it this time"

Philip appeared raising his hands up quite amused "woah! Woah!chill man ,its me,your little princess just pushed passed me looking really pissed"

He threw a derisively questioning brow at Liam who had no intention of feeding on his piqued curiosity

"Just leave the story for another day its not worth it"

"Okay kinda agree with you on that one ,so I heard you have been sticking your aristocratic nose in someone's else business "

Philip gave his friend a crooked smile which said he knew better ,he took the sit opposite Liam

"Liam studied him " you know me very well I don't do that"

"But you broke the rules,your rules"

"whatever Philip,I don't have the strength to feed your curiosity , so go get drunk or something"

"Haha ,i seem to be enjoying this, You are changing your highness,Breaking your rules and society etiquettes" Philip watched as he was frozen now looking at him

"What did you call me now "Liam asked

" common prince enough with the facade,you can hide who you are from the world but not me "

"I just wanted to be treated like a normal person,so don't change the way you are towards me"Liam replied as he watched his friend

" sure your highness"

"Please don't call me that here,I know you would figure it out but that remains with you please " Liam said with a pained look as he dropped his iphone with a shrug then padded towards the adjoined bathroom

"You even took pictures of her " Philip said as he scrolled through pictures of iris,grinning from ear to ear.

Liam quickly grabbed the phone from him "Privacy man"

He headed back to the bathroom shutting the door to silence Philip laughter ,what he needed right now was a cool shower not being the sole target of his pest of a friend intelligent probing gaze.

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IRIS strolled through the sets of benches shaded by tall orchards and palm trees,a round fountain stood at the center of the garden where beautiful painted rocks have been constructed like a pyramid ,water gushed out from the little holes punched into the pyramid rock purposely, molded Goblins stood over the fountain in a fascinated attempt to touch the gushing water .

This part of the garden was considered as one of the most beautiful scenery in PRUB(prestigious royal university Benin) and one of most students favourite spot for relaxation ,almost half of the benches was occupied by students enjoying the view and cool breeze the orchards had to offer .

Iris spotted Liam sitting at the far end alone with his long legs crossed ,his eyes focused on the water fall with an headset on his ear, she saw group of ladies seated opposite him as they ogled him she saw a girl secretly taking pictures of him which Iris scoffed at their ridiculousness

Gosh! At arms length he was so drop dead gorgeous clad in designer dark blue jeans and a dark shirt with matching dark boots which obviously screamed money ,Iris thought he looked like one of those Alpha models that are been displayed for admiration in all those fancy magazines to fill every woman's fantasy so she couldn't blame almost half the girl present as they kept on drooling over him or tried to get his attention.

Iris had never believed destiny would throw her back into his path , William had saved her from being raped and had peter had been expelled from school , its been three days since peter expulsion after the hell peter parents had threatened to let loosed how the matter was later resolved Iris has no idea, despite the uproar about the rape ,her dignity had been preserved all thanks to William.

William she concluded was not as bad as she had painted him to be only their meetings had been awkward ,though she ain't a good judge of character another score for Ivie .


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Chapter 11

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       The drizzling rain didn't stop the hawkers or various businessmen or women from going about there daily means of livelihood in umueze village.

   Pascal meticulously walked on the muddy road ,he was cautious of his every step,but that didn't stop his slippered feet from being stained with red mud ,he was headed to the madueke residence he would have love to take a tricycle ,but the young bike rider he had called had charged twice the normal amount which had made him to insult the mans generation, when the poor boy was thinking how he would survive the tricycle man had a mind of squeezing the last card in his pocket which made him determined to used his leggedis Benz to chucks  fathers house.

     All though the two boys considered as miscreants had been expelled from school pascal still considered Chuks as his buddy as long as he got tips from him once in a while.

He had already found a solution to chucks problem with his dad,he gave a laugh knowing  there was going to be much benefitting in his side and it was necessary now his father had found out the truth and finally disowned him.

The Azubike family wouldn't want to have anything to do with him he has been branded as a stain of shame , the black sheep of the family his father was an ordained catechist and sure won't want his name to be use as rumour in the community.

   Life at university of Lagos was good and fun,he didn't have one regrets or feel  the slightest bit remorseful for the acts he got himself involved in ,it made him mancho ,pascal had shaped his mentality with the fact that life was good and everything was worth it ,being expelled wouldn't change that.

Pascal entered into the Madueke compound walking to the tap that stood at the opposite side of the fence to wash his feet.
   He wasn't all soaked up from the rain but he needed a drink to burn the chills he found his way to the entrance of the spacious mansion dusting his wet feet on the tarred ground to reduce its wetness ,a figure appeared clad in a mini skirt which which gave a nice view of her thighs with a skimpy blouse she had an earpiece attached to her ears.
  
"Hey Grace ,Chuks didn't tell  me you are around "
Pascal said surprised to see Chuks younger sister who studied abroad

     "That would be because I just got in last night,what's up with you" she stares him down pulling out her ear piece

"Did you treck down here"

"You seem to look more beautiful everyday "

Chuks replied changing the topic, he didn't want to be looked down on  and he had the mind to flirt with his friends sister despite their guys code that she was a no go area.

    "Oh please " Grace shrugged "just drop the compliment Chuks should be in his room"
She walked passed him going towards the gate

"You heading somewhere" pascal asked
At first She blinked artificial eye lashes at him before she replied 

"Yeah just need to go stretch out a bit"
   
"Okay beautiful"

Pascal allowed her to go
God! Why won't any man want to be between her legs ,she was sexy and really knew how to flaunt her goodies.
Pascal was certain she had gotten herself into another situation that needed financial backup else she was suppose to be at school .

Chuks lay down on the cold marveled floor of his room ,his feet rested on the chair  close to him as he reasoned how to get himself out of  his father games without it affecting his inheritance.
    
"Hey man" he heard pascal voice

"Hope you came with a reasonable plan because am really going nuts here" chuks replied without turning  his head

   "So good to see you too" pascal chuckled opening the mini fridge to get a cool can of beer.

   "Am leaving for Abuja this weekend to go see a distant relative,I presume to be back during school holiday to see the said girl and her family"

"Which family are you talking about" pascal inquired settling down beside him

"The Ezinna family, who ever they are"

"Oh you father have good eyes" pascal chuckled
  "That's not funny"

"Guy if its Iris Ezinna we are talking about  here then you are lucky, I Don dey scope that girl since secondary school days she is just so stiff unless I never know say they get another daughter"

   "Is it the same girl that poured palm oil all over you " chuks asked now laughing out loud
 
  "I really liked the girl sha, but her mouth too sharp"

   "Whatever pas I just want to figure out a way to remove my head from been hanged without it affecting my inheritance with the way it's going my father is really determined to disown me"
  
"My old man had asked me to leave the house"pascal stated

  " why will he do that "

   "Say na them holy pass na ,me na devil pikin"
Pascal replied finding it rather ridiculous

"Abegee speaking of your engagement to the girl sha you fit just use her till you convince your old man and get what rightfully belongs to you"

" you know its  easier said than done"

"Chuks grow up,guy you are smarter than this na, play  along with your father games "

   "What are you talking about"

"Backstabbing" pascal whispered "be prepared to do anything venal to get your inheritance "

Chuks stared at pascal wild eyes as far as he thought the idea good he still thought pascal was going bonkers for coming out blunt with the idea

  "Please guy find me small change I have exhausted the little one I have " he said acting like he couldn't careless

"You have to learn to manage this time ohh...my old man is really acting stingy towards me now"
Chuks stood up grabbing his car keys looking for a good shirt to put on

  "Let's go get a good smoke outside then we would figure out where you will stay "

*when you follow the path of your father you learn to walk like him "





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What makes a man wanna love you the way I do
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         The next few days that had passed by Liam had spent it watching Iris mostly from a distance,his thoughts had been occupied with the hissycat.
Liam didn't understand why he suddenly became so self engrossed about everything that concerned her .
He knew she trekked or  hitched a ride to campus with her friend.
He knew she worked through shifts at the canteen,he enjoyed her sense of humor from a distance she looked so innocent yet so wild,he was yet to comprehend what made her so different, why she brought out feelings he never believed existed inside him,most times he found himself enthralled with the simple things she did, he could trade anything just to see that beautiful smile lit up on her face.
    Philip had suggested he  apologize to her and get to know her  since he had suddenly become so facinated with her but she must really despise him.
     All of Liam's life he had never encounter this silly display of emotional repression.
     He  always had everything at his beck and call
  Who the hell was she to trample on his pride, no one else had ever dared to except Erin but This case was different .
   Liam was a prince who had been taught to walk with his head high ,Authority in his lips ,control in his movement, everything was offered openly at the palms of his hands why would he stoop so low to her level.
   In the world where he came from she would be considered as a nobody then why does everything in him wants to have her close he knew his mother the queen will surely throw a fit at his choice.
   Most times when he indirectly brings on a question about her Philip would tease him giving him a knowing grin before giving out excruciating details about her.
   
Liam strolled towards the serene part of the abandoned story building in the area he had seen her entered one of the blocks ,maybe if he could get a chance to be close to her ,talk to her clear the bad air between them he might be able to understand this confused feelings he had for her.

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Iris stood at the small reading block where she had always loved to study privately clutching her long note book to her chest as if her life depended on it
Her heart thumping hard in her chest the only escape route was been obstructed by the reason for her plight who stared at her lustfully with a puckish smile displayed on his handsome face, he seemed to take sadistic pleasure in tauting the poor girl ,after all the opportunity he had long awaited was standing right in front of him.

   "Peter I can't comprehend what silly games you are playing at,for the last time I am asking you nicely to please leave" she spoke rather too tensely

   Peter acting all deaf suddenly walked towards her what was she going to do her eyes darted round the secluded surrounding how was she going to defend herself even if she was to scream this place was so scarcely visited it was an abandoned building in the university .
    
Iris was left to quiver in fear as peter approached her bringing out a pocket knife which made her gasped never had  she ever thought this lunatic would make do his threat.
 
"Now sugar do you really think I would like to miss out this opportunity, I have you alone all to myself"
He approached her teasingly with a glint of anger in his eyes.

"If you behave good I will make this a promising one for you,just put off the act of innocence"

"I swear I will scream this whole building down if you come anywhere near me, what part of I don't want to have anything to do with you don't you understand" she moved backwards as peter kept on moving towards her unbuckling his belt as he fumbled with his trouser zipper

   'Oh my God am going to be raped by a lunatic'
she tried to think fast

"help ,somebody help"
She screamed loud at the top of her voice
     "Help me"

.peter hands caught her clamping hard hands tightly to her mouth depriving her of oxygen  he pushed her hard to the ground as  she struggled scratching his face hard with her fingers
Peter groaned in pain and anger as he slaped stars out of her face.

    "You stupid fool be still" peter half  groaned angrily his eyes glinting with anger as she struggled to pull away from his hold "that Bleep buddy ain't here to save you"

He touch the cold sharp blade to the nape if her neck which left her suddenly frozen.

"That's more like it...be a good girl and I won't need to use force on you sugar"

he said dropping the knife closer to him.
That was her opportunity as she pushed him hard away from her and screamed her lungs out.

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Liam heard the loud screams of desperation as he followed the sound into a block where he found a man trying to force himself on the girl he had spent his time watching, he immediately leaped into action seeing his strong willed woman defenceless to the bastard.
   Liam surprised peter by hitting him hard on his head then giving him a blow on his face which made him rolled on the floor

   "You" Liam asked remembering the face from the party few days ago

  "So you are the one she is opening those cute legs for huh" peter gave a sadistic laugh wiping blood from his lips with the back of his hand


    Liam with  a deadly look  advanced towards peter who pushed him hard   making him loose his balance as he ran away .
Liam was set to run after him but stopped in his tracks as he realized he left the poor girl all alone in the building, mentally placing the image of the bastard at the back of His mind he walked towards the poor girl who was shaking and crying her head bowed low as she tried desperately to cover herself with what was left of her already torn blouse.

  "Hey are you okay"
He whispered not wanting to scare her but she looked startled as she raised her head to meet him she crossed her hands in her rumpled and torn blouse trying to cover her exposed chest.

Liam who noticed her discomfort hastily pulled his light blue Armani jacket handing it over to her,he was left with the grey shirt on.
She stared at him nonplussed ,wagging her head in refusal which made him to shrug indolently.

   "  Just take the damn jacket ,unless you want the whole campus to have an entertaining view of you being half clothed" He snapped

She hastily collected the jacket her nostrils caught a shift of his expensive perfume and his masculine scent which smelled comforting she put it on her eyes met Liam's own, she wondered why there meeting was always awkward ,this was the second time he had saved her from peter and offered her his Jacket to cover her exposed self how did he manage to get under her skin she didn't realized when tears started falling she was greatful he was there if not peter would have end up ruin her for life.
   
"Thank you" she said in a hoarse voice

Liam still stood where he was as he nodded at her now been close to her in her disarrayed state she looked more beautiful.

Beautiful was an understatement

   "Is okay ,that was the dude at the party right"
He helped walked her to the block which served as seat where she had placed her worn out bag making her seat he squatted beside her.

   " how are you related to that guy"

    Damn! He was so angry as he ran his hands through his well trimmed croppy hair,
Liam swore he was so going to deal with the idiot that touching another girl would make him freak out.

"His name is peter Okafor  he had incessantly made  sexual advances towards me since I stepped foot into this school which I had declined ,he is angry about the slap at the party and your interference ,he thinks am ...am" she looked at him unable to complete the sentence

"Sleeping with me" he finished

"What were you even thinking coming to this place alone"

"This where I read privately " she spoke out in defence noticing the scowl etched on his handsome face

"Well I hope you have Learnt  your lesson atleast " he scolded her as he stood up picking up her book on the ground.

Iris studied him he was indeed a godlike creature with those long legs and dangerously handsome face she watched as he put the note book into her bag slinging it easily on his shoulder he offered his hands turning to face her.

  "Can you walk"

Iris nodded as she made an attempt to stand placing her shaky hands on his the sizzling electric current that passed between them was enough for iris to jerk her hands away from his out of shock.
She raised her eyes to meet his curious to know if he noticed it.
Liam thought those beautiful eyes of hers made him wants to deeply swim in their depth.

Iris held her hands to herself refusing to touch him again

"Am William Obazee " he started to ease the tension around them

"I...I...Iris Ezinna " she stuttered turning her confused gaze away from him

'What was that all about 'Iris asked her self mentally.

"Let's get you out of here"
Liam  offered his hands again sensing her hesitation he smirked

  "I promise not to bite you "

Iris smiled at his lame joke as she placed her hands on his relieved there was no more shocks she followed him out not wanting to pay attention to the butterflies that danced in her belly .



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                Just know that I'm always parallel on the
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Chapter Nine


Senator James Osazuwa an averagely tall and robustly built man in his late fifties ,chocolate skinned complexion sat down outside the parasol shade overlooking the expanse and beautiful view of his estate in the capital of Edo state Benin,he was deeply in thought ,he was the type of man who wallowed more in his thoughts when left alone.

The senator was basically the type of man who wore his heart in his sleeves .
His family dreams had always been for him to become the governor of Edo state since his father who was also a renowned politician hadn't succeeded in that aspect.
He watched as his wife Esomo slightly robust who was also in her mid fourties walked towards him .

"Darling have been looking all over the mansion for you,I didn't know I would find you here"
Esomo queried as she sat opposite her husband pouring herself a glass of bottled water

"So how was your visit to the queen of Benin kingdom"
Senator James inquired watching her steadily as she gulped down water from the glass cup

"Hmmm! I got to persuade her to support my campaign as president for women forum initiatives "
She made a gesture with her right hand which was decorated with expensive trinkets.
"At least am positive ( WFI ) funds would rally slightly now I have gained her support maybe the first lady of the state would be on outside"

"That's great those upper hand we will need as allies for the next upcoming governorship election"
Senator replied quite satisfied with the progress

"But that isn't enough to be too confident" Esomo continued

"What do you mean"

"If you really want to win this governorship election,looking at it from my own perspective,i think we should find a way to get Erin and the prince shackled together in that way we would have more power"Esome supplied

Senator James stood up abruptly thus causing Esome to look up at him bemusedly
" I have already told you times without number to stop dragging our daughter into our business gamble"
He spoke with a wild frown etched on his face

"James this isn't also all about a business gamble ,it is to secure the future of our daughter,prince Esosa is a perfect match for our daughter, he is the heir to his fathers empire"

"Don't you think your daughter opinions matters in this" he asked quite baffled

"Like I will always tell you 'êñìõwo bùñgbe ùbê õwunmen rhìà êre' Esomo spoke in a popular Edo proverb translating
(Too much meat does not spoil a pot of soup)
That brought out a snort from her husband knowing who she was ,she always argued her point sorting out proverbs to summarize her arguments.

" Esomo I know you are trying to drive a point here as usual but Erin is our only child,I don't want to loose her ,how are you even certain the prince will choose her"
He as finding her ideas totally absurd

"Before you married me James you never loved me,it was a marriage of convenience, so marriage isn't always a bed of roses since mine started out with thorns before you could learn to tolerate me"
Esomo spat at him already getting aggregated

"What does this have to do with how our marriage started" Senator James asked infuriated

"Common James what I mean to say is Erin marriage to the prince of Benin would be a marriage of convenience, A marriage we are both going to benefit from as in-laws to to the royal household...Don't you get it not all bed are made with roses"

"Is that why you sent my daughter to that university"

She grinned mischievously at her husband who gulped at her in bafflement he knew Esomo was ready to do anything for him to win the Election but he suspected there was more reason behind her plots
'Òbò mà mìeñ ûhumùwm èvbìe' she replied him translating ( if the hand does not meet the head it does not sleep)
With that she she stood up leaving her husband to wallow in his thoughts

Esomo was really determined to get their daughter married to the married to the prince.
What was it with women
Senator James watched as she elegantly strolled out of the garden .
One could only wonder what goes through the mind of women.
He closed his eyes allowing old memories buried deep to come to life,it was a woman who had taught him how to love it was still a woman who had destroyed him he had no choice in then in his youthful days but to chose family ,his marriage to Esomo was of convenience indeed they started out with a loveless marriage, now it was different after so many years they have both learned to accommodate or rather tolerate each other.

Senator James found himself thinking of his first love Kashi ,he had always wondered where she was if she was happily married with children,he hadn't gone looking for her cause he knew what his family was capable of ,even though it doesn't seem to matter now,the memories of his past always comes back to hunt him.

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The dull moon hid well in the clouds obviously showing no sign of coming out of its hiding ,cold breeze bristled giving signs it was going to rain through the night .
Iris emerged from out from the school canteen it was so late in the evening she and a few staffs had ended up doing the dishes late .
She was so exhausted to the bones ,she made an effort to stretch the cramps in her back as she walked down the side lane that led to her hostel only a few people were spotted around the cafeteria and a joint were barbecued suya and chicken was sold.
She had purposely taken the evening shift to rest through the morning then go for her mid morning lecture although the rest of the next day will be occupied with classes.
The streets light shone through the lane that led to her hostel Iris resisted the urge to pull out her mobile phone from her cheap brown handbag certain Ivie would be trying to call her,but the girl throws a hundred question in short seconds,Ivie had always called it the journalist traits which runs in her family bloodline.


"Hey sugar"
Iris heard someone called from behind her she recognized the voice to be that of peter she groaned hastening her pace remembering his threat at the party.
Its been two days since the incident at the party now no one was there to save her not even that overbearing jerk.
Peter father held a prestigious position in the shipping business so he boast about how fat his bank account was
Peter finally caught up with her gripping her arms to halt her movement which made her yelp in panic

"Caught you" he said turning her around to face him
Iris noted he was clothed in rugged jeans and a white shirt he wore a face cap too

"Let me go peter"

"Wow! Calm down sugar I have no dirty thoughts in mind"

"I couldn't care less what goes through your mind just leave me alone"
she snapped at him

The nitwit thought he could get away with just anything because he comes from money.
That was the main reason why she meticulously avoided them like a plague since they shamelessly flaunt their wealth to cover up their dirty mistakes.

"Is it that you despise me that much or is it all about that stuck up bastard at the party"

"What are you talking about peter"

"Is he the one that you open those cute little legs for"

"What ?" She opened her mouth

"You think I don't know the shit that happens around the school the way he follows you or eat you up with his eyes...so don't play dumb with me"

"Last time i checked I don't owe you any explanation"

"If I can't have you,that bastard can't have you too,I will make sure of that"

"Who the hell are you talking about" Iris yelled at him pushing him away from her

"The guy at the party"

Iris eyes widened in apprehension she found it difficult to believe that the jerk who had almost ran over her insulted her at the canteen and humiliated her at the party was watching her.
She looked at peter annoyed

"You are a stupid fool peter ,so you know I detest him as much as I detest you so stay the hell away from me"
With that iris hurried away from him

"One of this days sugar I will get you and then I will make you mine" Iris heard him shouted

"Stupid fool" she shouted back at him

"Am sure you have enough birds to snag so stay away from me peter"

Peter held himself from following her he instead walked backwards towards the Barbecued joint where his friends were hanging out his eyes trained on her swaying backside.
He needed to think of a more better way to convince the beautiful girl to be his ,for him Iris Ezinna was the only icing he needed on his cake.

"Ouch"

He turned to face the obstructing tree he almost tripped on,silently he cursed at the tree kicking the offending tree as if it was the reason for his plight.


* The man who fetches firewood infested with insects invites lizard into his house*

Chapter Eight



    CHILL girl the party has just started and you are all tensed up"Ivie told  her friend seeing her discomfort as she ordered another bottle of wine

"I can't chill when am this exposed" Iris frowned

"I feel all eyes are directly on my chest and laps"

Ivie laughed as her eyes scanned the spacious lounge that at the moment it could pass for a club the place was clogged with people and different activities going on most were lost in the rhythm of P-SQUARE ALINGO dance style blasting from the DJ while orders were lost in there bottles  she noticed truly several glances were thrown there way actually they had warded off a lot guys who obviously thought they were playing hard to get

"Where is that fat fish anyway"

"Am sure going to tell him" Iris smiled as she sighted sagbore at the dance floor with a pretty girl that really outdid herself "he is probably busy with a big fish he caught" they both burst out laughing

"That's what you should do loosen up and have fun" Ivie handed her wine in a disposable cup

"Make a toast girl" she raised hers up smiling at Iris

"To having fun and friendship"

Iris smiled deciding not to try adjusting her dress since it proved futile.
She was wearing one of Ivie sleeveless gown that had a V neck spilling her cleavage and exposing her legs with  low heels to avoid pains from the already healing foot she twisted.

    The wine tasted sweet with a flavour that lingered the two girls giggled as they found joy in sipping and savouring the taste of the wine.

."Am not ever refusing wine from you again" Iris smiled at how exciting her first taste of alcohol has turned out

"Hey girls care if I join you guys"

Ivie raised her head to meet the tall cute guy as he stood grinning foolishly he was probably doing his best to be charming

"No" Iris slurred

"Yes" Ivie replied too quickly"but I don't want to sit I want to dance"  she stood up as she staggered a bit holding the arms of the guy

"Oops! Easy" the guy snaked his arms around her waist as he smiled sweetly at her

"Just a bit tipsy but not foolish" Ivie admitted as they sauntered to the dance floor .

Iris watched as her friend shamelessly moved to the beat of All I WANT IS YOUR WAIST BY IYANYA and Mr tall seem to take advantage of the fact she was tipsy as his hands seems to be all over her having donned the last drop in her cup feeling all alone she stood up from their table feeling a bit too lightheaded and hot as if she was been baked in an oven.

Iris pushed through the crowd wanting nothing but a breath of clean air the lounge smells of alcohol smoke and sweat she had refused company of all the guys that had asked her to dance or hang out.
Outside the lounge was dark but she could hear the loud smooching from the corner where she could see the two couples all over themselves obviously that wasn't privacy what's wrong with every one. 
Almost every guy and girl had their lips locked on each other and hands wondering she felt so out of place wishing she was in the comfort of her bed with a novel or sleeping.

"Who..."

Iris gave a loud yelp as someone slap her on her hips with a low whistle she turned to see Peter Obi Smiling widely
"hey sugar"

Iris frowned peter is like a torn in her flesh since she entered the university he is a renowned skirt chaser but Iris saw him as a mental case who was meant to be in an asylum.

"Are you mad" she moved backed a bit feeling her skin crawl at his closeness

"Yes sugar,mad for you alone " he whistled again as his eyes travelled from her chest down to her legs

"Damn you look hot sugar"

"Stay away from me" Iris warned as she walked away from him wanting nothing but to go home she didn't even want to go back inside she felt so out of place here

"You can't run away from me forever sugar,soon I will make you mine"

The average height man ,muscularly built in his early twenties was good looking with a lip ring that made him look beautiful but he was a mess upstairs he had constantly boasted on his father owning a shipping company with millions to spend he obviously wasn't used to been turned down as he blocked her way enjoying her dishelved state

"If you touch me I will slap you so hard " she warned again slightly frightened as he made a move to touch her .

"Let her go dude" A calm voice rang out from the dark directly at her back she could feel the hairs standing

"Who the hell are you,if I were you I would puck my nose elsewhere"

peter bellowed back as he glared at  Iris supposed defender trying to prove a point he tried dragging her away.

Iris slapped him hard on the chin giving herself much distance her back hitting on a hard surface loosing her balance she yelped as hard arm circled her waist keeping her from falling she felt fragile and small in his arms.

"Damn you witch..." Peter cursed rubbing his chin as he took a step closer

"You should have a rethink,if I were you I would back off" her defender warned again in a calm tone she felt a strange Summersault of butterflies in her stomach as he drew her close to his chest.

"Bastard..." Peter cursed "sugar am sure you know you won't get away with this" he made the words lingered in the air as he went back inside .

Iris took a deep breath"than...thank you"she stammered slightly as she moved away from his arms surprised to see the last person she expected to be her knight in shining armour

"You?"

"Yes me " Liam replied as his eyes scrutinized her from head to toe she was transformed from the oversized T-shirt girl he knew damn any man would go crazy seeing her dressed like this

"And am sure you took a look at the mirror before you left your room are you that stupid"

"What?" Iris seemed confused

"What?" He mimicked "you are half naked outside this godforsaken place in the middle of the night  why won't any one want to touch you"

"I didn't ...am not..." Iris caught herself pushing him out of anger "who the hell do you think you are"

"I am the guy who just saved your ass"

liam replied her annoyed as he pulled his jacket wanting to cover her from all the hungry eyes that ogled her

" take this and give yourself a bit of decency"he tossed it at iris "and if you can't hold yourself avoid alcohol" he glared at her

"you are not my father I can dress as I please and you are no one to tell me what to do"

Iris thought Liam was another madman she had to deal with everything he said was a word of insult to her for a moment she felt like slapping him too as she tossed his jacket back at him a whift of male scent and expensive Cologne lingered on her nose.

"You are a real firecracker" he chuckled

"You are a real jerk"

she fired back not finding any fun in it, turning to move away before she slapped him but he moved closer and caught her hands they both yelped as some sought of electric current jolted through them there eyes met in confusion Iris holding her breath as his warm breath fanned hers she studied him lost for a moment his kind of looks was the kind that screamed heartbreak
The pure male assessment jolted her heart into a frenzy the way he looked at her made her felt torn between running away or kissing those full lips

She found herself staring into his dark eyes.      

Liam gulped realising he was deeply mesmerized by her eyes her thinned lips begged to be kissed

Gosh!...were devils meant to be this handsome Iris  thought to herself

the spell was broken when she felt something warm on her shoulder he tucked her arms in and took it upon himself to button the leather jacket covering her exposed chest

"That was easy" he said with a satisfied smile
Iris swore never to drink again maybe the wine had started playing games with her brains.

"Are you always an arrogant Jerk"
Liam gave her an intensed look as his hands grazed her cheek and then her lips sending tingles through her

"Maybe am doing a good Job in being a gentleman by depriving myself of knowing how those lips of yours taste"

"I hate you" Iris spoke weakly as she licked her lips moving away from him

"The feeling is mutual"

Liam replied her as she turned away and stomped backed to the lounge he followed her inside wanting to make sure she was safe from the hungry mongers that couldn't wait to pounce on her. What was he even doing Liam had asked himself but was not ready to give himself a perfect answer,he saw her whispered to the chubby guy he saw her with yesterday he assumed was her friend and whatever miss firecracker told him he frowned standing up and hugged her .
Liam didn't like the fact the guy was too familiar around her he cursed as they held hands half dragging the her friend out of the lounge
Iris sighted Mr arrogant leaning close to the wall that led to the exit she looked at him with disdain or that was what she thought as she followed her friends out of the disaster of a party not wanting to give a thought to why she was all fired up when he was close.

          

                    "One never knows what destiny has in        
                      Store"
                        V.B

Chapter seven

               The late afternoon weather turned out to be favourable the shining sun smiled down on mother earth slight breeze bristled silently as students and lecturers trooped in and out of the ever too busy  canteen most students wore their expressions on there faces,the loud creaking of chairs,clatters of plates and cutleries,the place was rather crowdy and noisy.
Iris and Ivie walked into the canteen accompanied by sagbore there close friend and a course mate of Ivie they both work at the school press club but Iris was yet to understand the mystery between the two why he always seems to get on Ivie nerves though she thought he was a perfect match for her loquacious and tenacious friend,the moods between the two was rather lackadaisical.
"My love tell me what you would like to have for lunch,I will ensure you are treated like the princess you are" Sagbore purred he was in a playful mood as he drew out seats for the ladies"see I can be a gentleman"

Ivie grunted as she sat down facing Iris "I told you it was a bad idea following him here the whole school will know he is the one treating us for lunch"

Iris chuckled as sagbore drew his seat closer to them.

Sagbore was as tall as Ivie dark complexioned with a polished chiseled face that looks almost innocent hiding any trace of sin he had this smooth sweet voice that caught people attention whenever he speaks,he wasn't fat but was all meaty and fresh smooth skin which he treated with delicate care spending most of his free time in a spa or massage house .
The first time Ivie had introduced her to him she had almost confused him for a sissy,never the less he was just a cheerful person and fun to be with he was that kind of guy that was rather seen in the company of girls rather than his male peers.

"Will you stop fussing over me at least Iris is here too"
she complained as he smuggled more closer fussing over her hair

"I have just missed you so much love of my life"
he stole a quick kiss from her cheeks he made an attempt on arranging the strands of weave on that had dropped to her face but she quickly swatted his hands away sagbore laughed obviously enjoying himself he just didn't know why he enjoyed getting to her.

"Pretty do you believe me when I say am head over heels for this girl"
he chuckled turning his attention to Iris who seem to be enjoying the childish banter she replied with a muffled laugh

"yes I do believe you "

"Wetin that one come mean na...I reject every sagbore in my life" Ivie replied with a smile

"Okay I think I have gotten under your toes enough for today,can we order"

"Finally" Ivie leaped with excitement "am going to make sure I empty your pocket before we leave here"
she threatened as she motioned for the server

"The pleasure is all mine"sagbore smiled

" so I heard you finally put Mr jerk in his place"
Ivie asked as they were served the food they had ordered with a wave from Jude who sighted Iris it was her half day today

" how news travel fast...though serves him right...he called me names "Iris mind brewed at the thought of him

" like what"sagbore  asked with a chuckle

"Impulsive,rude scary and ugly..." she tried racking her head for others but her two friends was finding it funny.

"That guy must have gotten under your skin...even peter didn't made you that pissed"

"Lies they both make my skin crawl" she pointed out

"Whatever" Ivie slurred 

"So you guys coming for the girls night or what"sagbore asked excited of the next day that happened to be Friday

" why does it had to be in a club"Iris frowned she had never been to a club before and had several times  declined to follow her friends there

"Loosen up spoil sport jeez!...it's not a club its just a night lounge and many of our students  will be there and you are coming "Ivie replied glaring at her

"Fine ...am coming with you guys" she spoke with a slight hesitation

"Good girl...you won't regret it" sagbore clapped happily giving her a wink as she flipped her tongue at him.

***************

Liam sat down at the other end of the restaurant he had purposely choose that spot when he spotted miss firecracker that's iris sitting with a group of friends there he could get a clear view of her.
He was beginning to admit grudgingly that the damn name Philip gave her really suits her when she wasn't all wild and scary,she no longer wore the oversized worn out shirt but a chocolate faded tank top that did little to accentuate her shape ,even from a distance her smile was contagious, he didn't realize he was smiling too.
If she kept that up the world will lit up
he thought her musical laughter rang out through out the restaurant

What was it about her ?

Picking at his food he had for a moment forgotten that Erin and Philip were sitting close to him

"Helloo am here flesh and blood ,alive and breathing" Erin spat our irritated as she waved her beautiful manicured fingers at him

"Isn't obvious" Philip drawled as miss high and mighty glared at him then turned to Liam

"Care to share what or who might have piqued your interest"
Erin smiled painfully a trace of sarcasm in her vioce

"Well you wouldn't guess" Liam replied her

Philip scoffed given Liam a knowing look of what had piqued his interest
"
Common intrigue me" Erin let on

"Quit it Erin,can we just eat and make out of this day a peaceful one,you promised"

"I wasn't making a fuss or anything" she replied wanting to have the last say

"There she goes again" Philip rolled his eyes

"Just mind your damn business nose pucker"

She cut him off she just hated the guy he was just one of the many obstacles that stood in the way of her and Liam getting together.

Liam silently chewed on his lunch,he inwardly wondered what his mom had seen in Erin to try to encourage a thing between them all he saw between the both of them if they happened to end up together was an imminent crash he wouldn't have the patience to endure her dramatic display,he  wondered why she was after him her father has his own fair share of wealth and a senator of the country,what does she really want from him.

Liam eyes drifted to where miss firecracker was paying less attention to Erin who was going out of her way to be chatty with him as she hovers close dotting her attention on him he knew her better she was creating a perfect picture of how close they are she was like a dog ready to bite at any girl  who came close to him
He followed Iris every move with his eyes even when she went to the counter to talk to the mancho guy that looked like a sack of rice the familiarity between them made him frown.

"You are staring at her again" Erin spoke with a frown etched on her face "could you at least get a grip of yourself and respect the fact am here"

"What? Do I look like have lost it,you are been irrational" Liam replied surprised at himself too

"Is she the latest" Erin asked not minding if she was actually creating a scene
Philip almost choked on the water he was gulping
Liam glared at him unsmiling.

"Even if she is what is it to you" he asked now testy

"Is she the reason why you are rejecting me" she asked ignoring Philip upsetting presence

"What is it she has that am lacking in tell me Liam, as far as my senses permits me isn't she the canteen staff" her eyes widened as if in disbelief

"How could you stand me up for some random impoverished gold digger,a scruffy staff at that"

Liam snapped dropping his spoon

"Do you know what you are lacking Erin,self control,you are too overly illusive and irrational for my liking" he glared at her and spoke in a low tone"and don't you dare give me that sassy attitude maybe you have forgotten who I am I can do as I damn well please"

Erin was in no way close to his level and can never be his type,he couldn't even consider been with her it would turn out a disaster

"Besides I don't even recall giving you an impression we have an us" Liam added knowing there quarell had attracted peoples attention he saw as Mrs firecracker looked at him with disdain and turned away from him
Erin gave him a chagrined look picking her fancy handbag and half ran out of the canteen.
He couldn't careless if she was crying

"Am not certain if you really put her in her place, trust me she would come back to stake her claim"
Philip replied with a worried frown

"At least I have a few hour of peace and rational thinking" Liam signed with a loss of appetite

"And an eyeful of someone I guess". Philip completed grinning from ear to ear

" you know what I think my friend "
Liam asked motioning for Philip to come closer

"What?" Philip whispered with a chuckle

"You are really feather brained"
Liam concluded his face expressionless doing his best to ignore wiping the stupid smirk off his friend face.

       Love is like the wind
      You can't see it but feel it
         *Nicholas Spark*






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Chapter 6

Ànambra state
                  
      Chief Chibuzor Madueke sat down propped in his favourite comfortable upholstered chair with his legs crossed, an elderly man in his late sixties black in complexion,he wasn't classified as tall or short ,his robust belly could have been what had slightly reduced his height , his hair showing evidence of ageing with a receding pate of hairline.
   Chief as popularly addressed adjusted his medicated reading glasses to his comfort apparently something is keeping him busy ,the sun newspaper had published the weekly stocks of well to do companies in the state been a man who enjoys getting information he scrolled down the paper.
  Instead of whirling away his vacation outside the country Canada to be precise some trivial issues had made him stay back in town to settle for a few days.
   Chief signed in frustration when the creeking sound of the door and approaching footsteps distracted him from his peaceful reading he raised his head up to meet that of his first son as he stood totally at a distance totally unruffled his gaze literary burning holes into chief heart.
"What is it Chukwudi this one you are acting as if you want to fight me"
Chief asked not in the list bit shaken by his attitude
   Chukwudi a tall young man was in his late twenties dark complexioned like his father,his seven o clock beard sprout out  on his chin showing obvious sign of maturity .
"Well,what is it?I don't have the time to amuse myself with this drama you are displaying" chief  said quite amused though he hid it well
"What is this i hear about you arranging a marriage engagement for me without my consent" Chuks asked
"Oh!i don't think i need your consent chuks" calmly chief replied as he dropped the sun newspaper at the glass side stool close to him carefully he removed his medicated glasses placing it in its case those slow actions made Chuks snort loud with irritation getting all riled up at every passing seconds
"Cancel it. There would be no damn marriage Chuks spoke with finality in his tone as he curled his fist into tight balls
" This is more like a bethrodal, if ever you will take over the family business then you would need to settle down with a wife that would set you straight"
Chief explained trying to be logical
"Dad you have no damn right to do that,besides I don't intend to get married  now or anytime in the future"
he was screaming at the top of his voice now
"All you have done is cause me problems since the day you were born,I spent millions of naira that I would have been of good use to me getting you out of the bunches of dumpholes  you always get yourself into instead of been ungracious you be agreeing to everything I tell you"
"Seriously" Chuks grunted "if it is all about the millions of naira you have spent on my behalf  Dad I don't feel compelled to be sorry because I am your son" he spat out
"A son who has been nothing but a pain in the neck,you think you will succeed in sending me to an early grave,it won't work I am a step wiser and ahead of you idiot,if I know where they discard sons like you that are abominations to parenthood I would have done that a long time" Chief said now standing up
Chuks was now in a for of rage"if not that you give a hoot of what people would say I know you can be that heartless,but I would be damned if I do what you say Chief"he mocked
Chief hastily went to jack the already unglued Chuks at the hem of his shirt holding him tight heaving in anger
"Now you shut up and listen to me fool you are going to marry the girl I have picked for you because I have wasted my money on that family,you have no choice in this or else I will disown you not only that I will disinherit you"
"You must be joking"
Chuks choked out as he felt a pang of hysteria take over his senses laughing out loud
"Off course Chief chibuzo make sacrifices only if it involve his filthy lucre"
"Ah What was that saying again money the root of all evil...it runs in our vain as much as I hate to admit it....we are both alike dad...so alike"
With that Chuks pushed his father hands away and stomped out of the living room with a pause when he reached the door "you and your damned asset can go and burn in hell for all I care" he left slamming the door being him with a gratifying loud bang.
Chief forced himself down to the wine bar with the urge for something strong he poured himself a glass of strong whiskey gulping all down in a jiffy
Why has God decided to punish him by giving him a devil incarnate as a son,the old man was finding it difficult to admit he was paying for his past mistakes because Chuks was an incarnation of everything he was in his youthful days stubborn,impertinent and cunning,having been threatened with expulsion several times from school for either beating up someone to a pulp,arrested for doing drugs or for molesting a girl.
Chief claimed his mistakes was what made him who he was today his mistakes favoured him,he was able to secure a good future for himself but seems the price was loosing his wife to child birth and having miscreant as children.
Chief found himself studying the spacious living room richly furnished with expensive upholsteries ,ornately carved chairs at the wall hung a family album of him Chuks and his daughter everyone seems stiff and awkwardly close  another wall opposite hung a masterpiece of African most possessed art. He realized he was lonely and was going to die sad and lonely without his children love.
   

*************
Chuks parked his car at the front of his friend compound,drinking from a bottle of McDowell his attempt to cool his burning rage with alcohol only fueled it more
"Damn damn damn" he cursed hitting his steering drawing the attention of  few passerby but he didn't care he had long ago been branded crazy he stepped out of his car banging the door a he paused at the black painted gate that had lost its touch he hit the gate hard as if it was the reason for his plight
"Guy wetin na! Is it my gate that offended you this afternoon"
The young man named pascal tall, dark complexioned was clad in shorts and a white singlet he stood akimbo outside his fathers compound watching his friend as he strolled towards him
"I have not even banged the gate well,am in deep shit because of you" chuks lamented refusing to accept pascal offered hand
"You looked pissed man lower your voice my old man is around" pascal said wondering what was getting him all worked up
"If you have not pushed me out out of  my house that night I guess wouldn't be in this shit right now"
He gulped down the McDowell badly in need of drawing a smoke or two
"Are you drunk chuks you need to lower your vioce"
Pascal said turning to peep inside the gate thinking it will open any minute if he didn't take   his drunken friend out of the compound.
He quickly dragged Chuks a bit further from the house "what shit are you in"
"Chief is getting a marriage fixed for me"
Pascal burst out laughing as Chuks glared at him
"You think this is funny punk ass"
"I thought you have been disowned and kicked of the house"
"I will be disowned and he threatened to disinherit me too if I don't do as he says"
"And what did you do" pascal asked now serious
"I faced the bulls by the horns telling him to go to hell"
"So what do we do"
"All I care for now is a wrap of Coke got any" Chuks replied
"You know I can't keep that at home" pascal chuckled as he stroked his chin mentally trying to figure out what to do
He was yet to tell his parent the reason for his long stay at home having been expelled from the school with a serious allegation against him,he could already guess his father reaction.
The old man was a proud and dedicated  catholic,recognized in several pious society in the church and also been recently appointed the catchiest of umueze catholic church, he predicted the old man would die of shame but now he had to figure out how to help his friend.
Pascal had always been the brainstorm ,the one with solutions while chuks was the one who always got the money to spend, now this involved his inheritance one he was certainly going to benefit from because Chuks sure can't do without him.
School was a waste of time in his understanding because the only fun part he could remember was the women,gambling,drugs and dealing with terrible hangovers in the morning,soon when the father get the news of his expulsion he will be disowned and homeless "we will figure out a way"
"All I know is I can't keep on letting that man control my life but I bloody need his money" chuks ranted
"Why does he hate me so much,most times I feel I should just strangle him and he is giving me every reason to do it"chuks went on ranting viciously
"Its not getting to that chucks, I will find a way" pascal assured
"How long"
"Is it not me again"
"Go change lets look for where to get that wrap before I lose my mind" Chucks replied walking towards his car as pascal smiled at the thought of having a smoke or two.

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Chapter 5

 
     The morning air greeted Liam nostrils,he cursed putting on his helmet ignoring the winks and stares from female gender...God! women are so dramatic.
Starting his bike he zoomed off.
Liam asked so many times why he was angry.
One hot blooded girl wouldn't do to ruin his mood but this particular one had gotten under his skin,though he admitted she was beautiful but what's the use,she  lacks manners and have a loosed tongue,no woman had ever humiliated him like that,they all pretends around him,but this one was just so different...so different
 

     Iris went back to collect the breakfast bill but was disappointed to find the other seat empty with the meal hardly touched
Why did he order the food in the first place when he has no plans of eating it.
"Rich spoilt brat" she mumbled to her self
"Should I add that to the list of insults" Philip asked grinning at her with a profound interest
     "Am sorry you got caught up in the middle of that...
" No don't be -actually I enjoyed myself"he said with an impish grin
"Why would he waste food like this with how expensive it cost -well i guess spoilt brat like him have no economy management in the world"
"Please pity the poor guy already his pride have already been crushed ,he is not just a Radom guy in this school pray he doesn't get you expelled"
"Why will he do that" she asked unfettered by Philip words
"He is not used  to been crushed down especially by a woman"
Philip explained feeling a bit sorry for Liam
"Well I guess it serves him right" Iris added not in the list bit affected
"He offered money for any damage he might have caused"
Iris frowned "arrogant coward! If in his own world money solves everything then tell him he can shove his damn money down his throat"
Taking out only the bill for the food she stomped out with a slight limp irritated
  
Philip savoured the breath of fresh air as he walked down the road hoping to hitch a ride back to the  campus since Liam had left earlier.
Deeply in thought Philip admitted he had never met a personality  like that of Iris which have a complete change in disposition from been pleasant and ingenious to been testy and provocative
Seems like Liam have finally found his perfect match .
Whistling loudly he turned his back to see if he would get any lift from anyone of the students he was familiar with or get a shuttle to stop at least.
Philip felt different today since he was clad in one of Liam favourite blue Armani jean with a designer Versace polo shirt and matching boots he wondered where the Liam does his own shopping
The guy never seems to run out of quality  accompanied with expensive designer wears his family must be that rich to have designers trooping in on a monthly basis.
The pieces did fit though apart from Liam aura of supreme confidence,intelligent looks included his natural born grace of Authority ,the silent respect he gets from the school administration, Philip has no doubt he is the son of the owner of the university ,there was no mistaken to the surname Obazee...
Oba Osenwengie Obazee
Philip found himself reciting the names though he had never met the Oba physically but curiosity had made him google it out and from TV stations there was no picture of Liam but there was that striking resemblance .
It had baffled him why his friend would hide his Royal blood,it was a thing to be proud of,it still didn't stop the attention he got also the truth that most people were envious of him.
Philip felt privileged to have him as a friend  knowing beneath that rugged gruff exterior Liam was warm hearted he had showed him many times without knowing it himself that he possessed such a feeling.
Philip thought about how he had lost his parent to a misterious death and had lost everything he was on the brink of been withdrawn from school but Liam had helped him and his sister and had treated them like a family since then to him it was a way of making up for the family he had lost.
Philip hastenly gave up any hope of hitching a free ride since he remembered he had a test to catch
"What was it with lecturers and their damned tests"

*********************
Liam lay on his bed he had just finished working some maths problem   for Esther a second year student,frankly  Philip younger sister she had actually pestered him to help her work out the difficulties and explain it to her tomorrow.
Now the young prince admitted that solving a few maths questions was enough to lift his mood since he had been rather acting out of character since morning over some irrelevant personality that should not have in the list bit mattered.
"Hold my hand" by Akon emanated from the stereo player at the other side of the living room,
he was the only one lodging the apartment situated inside the school hotel his father had insisted for security reasons after Liam had adamantly turned down his offer about staying in the school hotel built for the Oba and inspecting visitors.
His room was opulently furnished to suite his taste and comfort he raised his head from his laptop when he heard a soft knock,he lazily stood up with a soft groan,praying it wasn't one of those demented girls he had warned the securities not to let any one  close to his doorsteps without his permission.
"Who is it"
He opened the door ajar to see his friend Philip standing with a broad smile displayed on his face
"Hey man can I come in"
Philip asked already welcoming himself as be pushed past Liam
"Emm!sure be my guess " Liam replied literally Philip lives there too and acts Like he owned the place
"I hope you have beer or vodka in that fancy fridge of yours " Philip asked helping himself to the fridge as he groaned in grim satisfaction at the sight of beer.
Excited he brought out two cans of Gulder for himself turning to Liam "care for something"
"Vodka" Liam shouted out settling down at the two settee coffee couch he tapped the remote to switch the TV on surfing through several channels and styled for a sport channel.
"So what happened this time guy" Liam asked as Philip tossed him his requested bottle of Vodka and settled at the creamed Italian rug gulping down almost half of  the beer content
Philip shrugged "I know am a pain in the neck just needed a place where I can get free beer and a pal to chat with"
"I don't mind been used" Liam chuckled Philip had been his buddy since his early days in the university ,apart from him having the knack of getting into trouble,he was a man's man that is if you separated him from Alcohol though Liam admitted Philip getting drunk was an entertaining sight it still bothered Liam that he was still grieving the loss of his parents who died mysteriously and  suddenly  left with nothing but the clothes they had on there back .
"Since you left the canteen I have not seen you"
"Been busy" Liam replied curtly as the incidents of today came rushing in
"Like stew alone" Philip asked as he erupted in gales of laughter "I have never seen you so pissed no girl in this school not even miss high and mighty could get under your skin like pretty"
He tried not to laugh at the nick name Philip had given to Erin
"That girl at the canteen lacked manners for sure" he gulped down the rest of his vodka carefully tossing the bottle on the floor
"Tell me something Liam " Philip spoke"have a girl ever stirred any heart warming feeling like love inside you"  carefully he scrutinized Liam's reaction
"Aren't those stuff melodramatic, those emotions are pathetic and popular lines I hear from people only after me for money"
Liam Was somewhat disgusted at the question
Philip gave his friend a sarcastic look  pacified at Liam's blatant view of love,Philip was not a hopeless romantic but he believed love existed.
"My dear friend when you find your Juliet  it will shape your view of things"
"For the love of God stop blabbering nonsense,have never been a fan of Romeo and Juliet though I was forced to sit through literature in high school but thier story was  melancholic and too disastrous to be called love" Liam stood up and walked to the adjoining room totally forgetting the match he was waiting to watch
"You are welcome to spend the night and not drain my fridge by emptying all the drinks in your stomach...Christ all this gibberish talk of love just make me want to sleep"
Philip laughed as he found his way to the bathroom to tend to his business .
Liam admitted something was missing in his life as he dropped flat on his bed but he was still a vibrant young man with dreams he wants to achieve.
He closed his eyes as he drifted off to sleep dreaming of eyes that looks like two droplet of coffee  in cream milk.
In his self consciousness he rolled his eyes at his lame attempt on poet.
    

             When we get to a certain chapter of our
              Lives we are amazed of what we have been      
              Ignorant of.
                   V.B

Chapter 4


 
     Liam watched the retreating figure limped back to the canteen counter

"Do you know who she is?" Liam asked Philip who gaped wide mouthed at him

"What? Did I say some thing wrong"

"No...no...no... Do you realize this is the first time you are showing interest in a girl" Philip explained with a wild playful grin

"Am not in the least bit interested in her just that she is a wield character" Liam plainly explained with a snort
"did you notice the way she was shooting daggers at me,that is if looks could kill I would have been a gonna by now,literally"

"Seems like you did something to her is unlike pretty to act way out of character with people" Philip mentioned his eyes still fixed on his friend

"Is that her name 'pretty'" Liam snorted out stressing the name "for someone as cranky and grumpy as she is"

Philip chuckled enjoying how ridiculous his friend seems at that moment "I prefer calling her pretty suits her well"

"Hmm!
Liam hummed" with the likes of how defensive you are effortlessly trying to be over her,you two must be that acquainted"

Surprised at why he was so eager to know about her Liam frowned at nothing in particular

"As much as I like calling the name to ruin the moment she is Ivie friend "
Philip replied with a  frown etched on his face.

Liam had always been curious as to what happened between the two.

"Ah! God helps the unfortunate man who allows such pretty face to get in his way" Liam mused to himself

"So you think her pretty then" Philip teased

"No I think her over impulsive and rude"

"I wasn't talking about the character aspects"

"Then sorry to say this man,since the character is so lacking then I think your so called pretty is Damn ugly and scary" Liam concluded with less care in the world.

  Any hope of putting aside the events of yesterday flew out of the window as Iris stumped the tray of served breakfast on the table which caused a few drop of hot coffee to spill on Liam thigh.
Liam felt his nervous system react to the burns as he grunted in pains.

Iris couldn't care less she was boiling in anger and Liam wondered if she had heard what he said,well if she did,he just honestly spilled the truth unintentionally he admitted to himself looking at her with a painful frown etched on his face

"Arrrgh! Couldn't you be more careful...and am sure being contrite for your carelessness wouldn't cause any harm" Liam shrieked at the sting on his thigh as he struggled to clean the liquid with the handkerchief Philip had offered him

"Am sure an arrogant fool like you don't deserve a damn bit of apology" Iris gritted oblivious of the few students that had troop in to eat now watching them

"Excuse me! have we met before ,I wonder why any reasonable human would hire you who obviously lack manners or is it mental issues" he blunted out eyeing her closing as they could both feel their hot breaths fanning at each other

"No...no sir am not as dimwitted as you" she fired back

"I can only see a psycho in front of me" Liam scowled at her as he got back to drying out the liquid.

Philip felt as much as he was enjoying the ramble between them since he has never seen his friend react this way he needed to stop the already heated banter

"Liam" he touched his shoulder lightly shaking his head in disapproval "Pretty why are you mad at Liam"

"I wouldn't be limping this way if not  because of your arrogant doff he goat friend who is suffering from an eye sight disease"
she cursed glaring at Liam who snorted in disapproval, mentally he noted her madness also came with a loosed tongue

"How do you mean by that" Philip asked

"This crazed drunk devil lacking human feelings ran over me yesterday without as much as apologising"

    Liam's stormy gaze met hers,clearly he knew he did not run over anybody and it was all her fault she was in whatever condition she is suffering from

"you and I both know what ever you are suffering from now was your mistakes,I should be damned to apologize to you"

"Well you still want to keep up with the facade, let's  just call it even" she said limping away  ignoring those who whispered behind her well she only prayed she still have a job to keep.

"That was cool girl" Jude smiled raising his hand from the counter for an high five but was ignored "those arrogant rich spoilt brats need to be taught lessons" he said praising Iris
 
Meanwhile Philip and Liam both watched the retreating Iris
    Liam basically was trying to put his anger on check as he sat down.
Never had a girl insulted him in such a manner,who the hell was she.

Philip did the same with a whoosh sign of relief
Liam ignored him picking a chuck of fried eggs,he chewed without tasting it,it must be because of the terrible cooking.

Damn that wild cat and that loosed tongue of hers

"Arrogant doff he goat,suffering from an eyesight disease... Crazed drunken devil ...lacking human feelings" Liam found himself listing the insults she had throw at him

"Don't forget arrogant fool,dimwitted..." Philip chided in but held his tongue when Liam shot him a cold look that could have made most  people quiver in fear
 
      Iris had really gotten under his skin Philip realised and kept his mouth shut as he ate his own breakfast enjoying the best emotional display he had never witnessed since he had known Liam
  
     Liam with an angry look stamped on his face ate his food in silence he felt like wiping those stupid smirk off Philip face if he did not stop those stupid grins.
The young prince stood up dropping his cutleries as it clattered on the plate  dropping wads of naira notes on the table he faced Philip picking up his helmet

"The food taste like sawdust, pay and give the rest to her for damages she had accused me off"
With that he walked away  without a backward glance ushering himself out of the canteen.
 
    

       Most times we are blind as to what we see,
       What we have right in front of us
         V.B