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Hey Nlanders. So my friend is totally confused right now. He wants to apply for law at UNILAG but is scared they might not accept him because of catchment area stuffs. He's from Imo state studying at Abia state. Does he have any hope, or should he just apply to UNN to be on the safer side? UNILAG has always been his dream. Please help friends, as he's going to apply tommorow. Thanks so much. lalasticlala seun please help push to front page.

Episode 1 cont'd

Every minute on the dance floor was like a blood thirsty slap across David's face. As he watched Daniel and Candice move slowly with the rhythm of the romantic music being blared across the hall, it took him everything it had to contain his boiling rage. He would have occasionally steal glances from Candice, who would quickly bury her face in Daniels shoulder and pretend she didn't notice him. Daniel on the other hand seemed to be enjoying every minute of the torture and gripped onto Candice tightly as if to say, "she's my property. So back off!". He also had a mocking smile on his face which made David want to rip it off and feed it to him...

The bastard...

He wasn't going to react though. He took comfort in the fact that very soon, he would snatch Candice away from his arms and take her far away from him. While he knew he was jeopardizing his position in his father's company, and family in general, he didn't freaking care anymore.

So long as he took back what belonged to him.


But he suddenly went rigid and stopped moving when the unbelievable happened in front of him. Color drained from his face and he widened his eyes in horror. Nina, who just so happened to be his dance partner, noticed his expression and quickly turned to the direction of his petrified gaze.


"Oh my gosh!!!" she screamed in excitement. Everyone stopped dancing abruptly and turned and gasped at the heart-warming scene in front of them that felt more like a stab in the heart to David.


Daniel was now on one knee, hand stretched out towards Candice with an open ring box in it. The diamond ring flickered brightly under the lights, and it smelled expensive everywhere. He had that same mocking but charming smirk across his face which caused ladies to shudder in delight, while Candice just put a hand on her mouth in shock, tears pricking her eyes.


"You know, I hadn't really planned to do this here and now but I thought...since my family and every one else is here...and my darling brother has returned..." he said the brother as if it was a bitter gall in his mouth, but David didn't even notice. He was to busy trying to keep his rapid beating heart in check and get back colour on his face to recognize his twins' bitter tone. Even the flashing lights from the now active cameras couldn't bring him out of his daze.

"Anyways, I think it's time I finally did this for the whole world to see. For so long, I've been dreaming about the day I would finally hold you in my arms and call you my own. The day I would walk you down the aisle and spend the rest of eternity with you, reminding you of just how much I love you each passing day. So Candice, would you make that dream come true?...will you....will you marry me?"


The crowd suddenly erupted in cheers as the chided Candice to just say yes already. To them and the rest of the world, they were the perfect couple and deserved to be together. But David obviously knew better than that. He could smell the deception in Daniels words and he knew for the fact that this was all just for show. This was all to get back at him for everything that had happened so far. He knew this whole thing was a scam, and he should be the one in that position...


But Candice, she was so quiet now. Would she budge? That was impossible. She couldn't have forgotten the plan, could she? They were supposed to elope back to the States a week after the party. But he was ready to change that and make it tomorrow, even tonight if possible. He couldn't bear the thought of not being with her. She wouldn't just throw away all that they've worked hard to get, would she? She told him she loved him, and he believed her. Would she go back on those words now? Would she say yes?

"Candice, please...." he muttered under his breath.

As if sensing his prayer, Candice pinned him a sorrowful glare, her hand still on her mouth. She had doubt written all over her and that worried him the more.


Why was she wasting so much time?


Just say no and get along with it already! He barked in his head.


"Candice?" Daniels voice suddenly cut through the air, making her turn back to him again. He too had a worried look on his face. He was sweating profusely and his knees were buckling under him, threatening to give out at any moment,

"you haven't answered the question yet, will you marry me?"


Another round of silence now. Even the crowd had stopped cheering and turned to murmur at each other,

"why hasn't she said anything?"

"does she want to say no?"

"that's not possible, she loves Daniel to much to do such a thing.... doesn't she?"


"maybe they were just putting up a facade"


"oh my, I really pity sir Daniel"



The murmurs were getting louder now. Their parents looked with a worried expression on their face while Jude was just wearing a sinister smile. Finally, after what felt like centuries passed, Candice finally drew in air and breathed out,














"yes....yes I will......"

Episode 1 cont'd

"I'll handle this Candice, don't bother yourself and just head back to the party. Please" Uncle Jude repeated again.

Candice sighed wearily and cast Daniel a heated glare. She finally stood up hesitantly, nodded at Jude before leaving them alone. When he was sure she was out of earshot, Jude quickly turned to Daniel, who was shaking nervously on the ground, and cast him a disgusted snare.

"What is the meaning of the stunt you just pulled, ehn Daniel? How many times have I warned you against letting your emotions get the better of you? I have never been so disappointed in my entire life! What is really wrong with you?!" Jude asked with a bitter tone, glaring down at his niece like he was the most despicable thing in the world.

"How could he? how could he ruin me this way? what have I ever done to him? why can't he just love me for once..." Daniel finally muttered with amidst sobs.


"stop that! stop that this was instant! you're acting like a child!! I did not training a weakling!!"

A frown worked up his face and he turned to Jude, "I am NOT a weakling-"

"Then prove it! stop crying over spilled milk. the deed is done but we can't give up just yet...you have to take what's rightfully yours---"

"Don't give me that crap uncle! Just forget it...we've lost this time, can't you see?"

Jude curled his lips and shook his head, "I can't believe this. You are the most pathetic thing I have ever come across in my entire life! you sit down back there and whine like a baby when your brother is snatching away everything that is rightfully yours! do you think he'll stop there? very soon he'll take your inheritance...and then he'll move to your place in your family....and then he'll go for Candice...."

"he wouldn't dare. Candice is mine...

Jude barked out a laugh then turned back to him, "you're really more foolish than I thought. Do you think Candice really loves you as she claims? I can still see it in their eyes son, the way those two look at each other. It's obvious they're still in love. And what makes you think Candice won't throw herself right at him when she sees just how much of a failure you are?"

Daniel didn't respond. he knew his Uncle was right. It was only a matter of time before David went after everything else he owned after taking the company from him. And he would rather die than have Candice go back to him again, not after he suffered so hard to get her the first time. No. Giving up and crying his eyes out wouldn't solve the problem. He needed to fight.

"You're right uncle" he said, standing up and cleaning his tears, "we can't give up yet, not after we've gone this far. And infact, I think I have the perfect comeback plan....." he added with a sinister smile on his face.

*********


".....im really proud of you son, and I know very well that you won't fail to deliver" Patricia cupped her son's face with a smile.

"Thanks mum. If you would excuse me, I need to attend to other guests" David responded and pecked him mum before leaving. Patricia looked ahead of him with a smile on her face before turning to Johnson, who also had a proud glint in his eyes. Like David was the greatest thing that ever happened.

"Daniel won't take lightly to this"Patricia suddenly caught his attention.

"Excuse me?" he responded with an arched brow, "Take lightly to what?"

"This handover thing. You know how Daniel worked really hard to get that position. You're practically telling him that his efforts were just a waste!"

"Isn't David your son too?" he asked and folded his arms. Patricia scoffed and rolled her eyes.

"He is but I'm only being honest. And frankly, your just adding more fuel to their rivalry"

"Oh please"Johnson scoffed, "if Daniel chooses to whine all day like a baby because of this, then that's his problem not mine. And besides, nobody's chasing him out of the company but I've made my decision and that's final!" he finally stamped and stormed off.

Patricia shook her head at her husband. Why did he always have to be so difficult? He always failed to see things logically and that really bothered her.

"Your husband is really such a fool!" A deep voice suddenly cut her off her trance. She looked up and saw Jude sneering at her husband with so much venom in his eyes. Typical. Sometimes she wondered if the whole sibling rivalry thing was inherited.

"What do you mean by that?" she retorted, equally returning the hateful glare.

"You know what I mean Patricia! Would you mind telling me why your husband always has to think through his nose?"

"Na you sabi that one. And by the way, where is Daniel? He was with you, right?"

Jude smirked and responded, "Oh trust me.... this night is finally about to get a whole lot better..."


Candice sat some distance away, obviously aloof of the entire craze going on around her. She was thinking deeply about the incident with Daniel earlier. She knew Johnson's decision was bound to stir up the bad blood between the siblings. She just hoped her boyfriend didn't do anything rash. Soon, she was interrupted from her thoughts when she heard her voice from behind. She turned and saw Nina looking down at her with a nervous look on her face. Nina had an extremely pretty face, with a petite stature and fair skin. Her dimples flashed as she smiled, dimples even Candice desired to have. It was that signature smile of hers that had earned Nina contracts from several modelling agencies and companies, even in her teenage years.

"Hi Nina, what's up?"

"Im good. Uhm Candice...is Charles....is Charles here?" she asked nervously.

Candice gave her a sad smile and shook her head, "I'm sorry Nins. He really did want to come but...."

"He couldn't see time. Of course. No problem then, guess I'll just have to go find another dance partner. Thanks" she said disappointedly and quickly turned to leave before Candice could throw anymore questions. Candice looked at her worriedly until she felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned and met Daniels red and puffy eyes on her, even though he had a smile on his face.

"Daniel! I was so worried, how are you feeling now?" she asked concernedly.

"I'm fine baby. Let's just go and dance, I don't really want to talk about it"

Candice nodded her head and locked her hand in his as they both walked to the dance stage.......