Novels by Ajayi Esther

"Wake up, Annie. I brought some brownies."a voice said, obstructing her dream.She stirred and mumbled some words."Yes..yes,I...."she was saying but suddenly opened her eyes to see Larry's face so close to hers.Her eyes widened.He pecked her on her lips and rubbed his nose on her neck."You're finally awake. You must be really stressed out. You literally slept the day off.""Wait.... wait... that was all a dream?"she scoffed.Larry stood properly."Did something happened?""Of course. And you don't have to be such a kill joy!"Annie almost shouted.She earned a perplexed look great Larry.She got down from the bed.She was putting on a pink top and trouser.Larry was putting on the same cloth only that his was blue.Annie slipped her legs inside her floppy slippers and grabbed the plate of the brownies Larry brought."But then. That was one of a million - the dream. I mean...God!. Why did you have to wake me up. I would still be savoring the good moment not if you didn't wake me up.

"Hmmmmmmm...."Annie's hand was clamped on her mouth."Good girl. I'll come check on you later."he said and went out with his boys....."I already informed the cops. They will be here any moment from now"Garry announced."Do you think that's a good idea?"Larry asked."Of course. With them around,it would help alot."Few moments later,a loud siren sounded."And,they are here. Come on,guys."Garry nudged his head, taking the lead.Boyd and Larry followed him.Skyler also stood up and glanced at Rose."We would be back soon..""And I stay here alone?,nay. Besides,I should go too, don't you think?"she said, stood and stepped out alongside the others.They bumped into a cop on their way out."Oh. We received a call of emergency. Was it here?"the cop asked."Yes. Thanks for coming"Garry replied."You said you already tracked the person down.""Yes"Boyd gave a nod."And that would just be easier"the cop said."Alright,so,who is going with us?"cop asked."All of us."they chorused."Huh?,all...

After chugging down a whole glass of wine, Rose breathed out a sigh.She told them everything that happened."I...I didn't quite saw the guy's face but if...if I see,I guess I can still point him out..."Larry sprang up, took the car keys and went out."Where are you going?"Skyler asked."Somewhere I have to"he replied.*Getting in front of Boyd's house,he got down and went to knock on the gate.The gate soon was opened and he requested to see Boyd."I'm...."Larry shoved the guard to the side and walked in."Hey,sir,you can't...""Try to stop me.."he rolled his eyes, walking to the entrance.Boyd then came out and seeing Larry,he let's out a scoff.How did he know his house.Well... Annie. She probably told him.Larry moved to him and took hold of his collar."Where. Where is Annie. Where did you hide her?"Larry look confused than ever.What's... what's wrong with him."You came here to ask about Annie?. So dumb."Boyd said and yanked Larry's hands off his collar."Don't play, ignor

..."It's morning already and I still haven't seen Annie!"Larry yelled."C'mon, Larry,relax a lil bit...""Don't tell me to relax, Garry!. I don't wanna hear that. Relax,relax. That's all I've been getting from you since last night!. You probably don't know the feeling because you've not been in love before!. You don't even know what it means to be loved or be in love!. Just shut the damn up!"Garry stared at him for a moment and sighed."Alright,I know. I've not been in love but,at least, I'm not as weak as you. Look at you, what does been in love offer you?. Problems!,problems all the time. I'm not and I don't wanna be in anything called Love because it damages easily."he shouted.They both stood, looking at each other.They had the same expression on their faces and were both fuming in great anger.It felt like they both are looking at themselves in the mirror."Aish, I'm outta here already!. You Deal with your shits alone"Garry said and walked away."That was harsh of you."Sam sai

"And,where are the ladies?"Skyler asked while coming in, bringing their absence known to others.They glanced around."Yeah,where are they"Sam let's out a breath."I saw Rose walking out but,I didn't notice Annie doing that"Sam added.Larry moved away from the ladies and went to search around the house.He charged up stairs and opened the door swiftly and it was empty.He went to the restroom but still,no Annie.What... what the?...He went back downstairs."I asked the gateman,he said they went out for what they called *just a short stroll*"Sam informed walking back inside."Just a short stroll?"Larry repeated."Yeah. Both the girls."Larry scoffed."And why don't I trust that statement?""You just have to. You know,this ladies just like....""No, Garry. We are fucking in the night,so,where would they go?. They don't even know their way around,what if they are just wandering through the cold night"Larry said with concern.Then,the fact hit the others."What about Annie?,she has been

★"Oh,how did you end up like this.. Brown?."Gracie sighed softly wheeling Brown in inside their room."Your absence really took a big toll on me."Brown replied."Now, I'm even embarrassed. More embarrassed. I'm sorry,honey,for being like this.""Seriously?. Stop being so sad. I was just joking."she said pulling his cheek.Brown released a smile and Gracie also smiled."I'm glad. But more glad you came into my colorless life.""Really?. Well, I'm flattered. I probably mean a lot to you,don't I?""You really do. And about Pedro..I will teach him a grave lesson.""Don't worry, Brown. Both Garry and Larry have both taken care of it. He's now dead."she replied him.He turned to her."Really?."She nodded."Those kids are now grown up..""Exactly. So,you should forgive them now. It's not their fault. They were just...""I will think about it, Gracie. For your sake...""Don't say for my sake. They are your sons for crying out loud."Brown nodded.Gracie went to drop on a crouch in front of

Lena. .. I sit alone in my self destroyed room. My clothes, dressing table, shoes were all on the floor. Mom has been banging on my door hut I wasn't ready to open so she left.How does it make sense that the great Miguel likes my sister? A melancholic chuckle burst out of my lips as I raise my hand to feel my face. As pretty as I am, good reputation and millions of followers on Instagram too, but she?Angela is just no match for me. "I didn't know she could play this way, she is more cunning than I thought," mom's voice got came to me from the other side of the door. I thought she left? I drag a breath in. She screwed us over and think all will be well? "Why did you bother having a drink with her?" Mom sigh. "Don't worry, the audit team won't find anything on me. I'll soon be back in my chairman chair." She added as a means of cajoling me. "I wanted to show Winslow how useless she was but he doesn't seem to care. I'm so damned!" I pull at my hair strands. I didn't even dr

Roland pov...The car swerves on the tiled road, and I grope the brake, my tires hitting it off with the afro beat playing.I turn to the direction of a club. I need to clear my head.I park my car and move inside, leaving the song on.Club. A place that offers the most noise but where people still run to during their sad days. This is the first time I would enter through the front door and shit, I rather stick to being a backdoor'er if there's any word like such.I glance around, my eyes slowing down the people's dance movements as they vibe to the music.I smile. Isn't it the most ironic thing ever that our body, perfect as it is always advocated as, depends on dance and tunes when in a happy mood and down?I let out a long sigh and take a step forward. A black haired lady slip into my face, her eyes searching behind her, almost colliding into me."Eyes!!" I snap over the loud music.Her face slowly turn to me and our eyes widen at the same time.She points at me,"You?" We both c

Angela. .. The pain of hangover was too much to handle that morning. I had wanted to drink water only, but Lena was just as cunning as her mom. "I warned you.." my second groaned at me. What the barman served spiked my desire for alcohol, and I ended up making four bottles touch rock bottom. The part is that it was an alcohol I haven't tasted before. I always go for whiskey, rum and vodka.The one served was distinct to my tongue, but I couldn't put it down, it was surprisingly addictive even though the taste wasn't really nice.I drag a breath in, the pain in my chest slapping harder like a blade was just shove into it. I wince a little before forcing my eyes open then a sneeze escaped from my mouth. I drag my feet to the kitchen and found everywhere silent. Just the sound of boiling water. Still lost in bits of drunkenness, I grab the kettle and tilts its nose over a glass cup. After I was satisfied with the amount of water, I return the kettle before taking a casual sip

Miguel. ."Did you found the answer you seek?" Pierre asked on our way to work. "She wouldn't say anything," I look out the window. "Doesn't that confirm your suspicion?" "Which is?" I turn to give him a look. "That your wife drinks?" He picks each word with caution. I chuckle. He thinks I would go all the way to her friend to inquire about what was already sure? "I sought for something else and it's already confirmed." I respond with a tone that shows i didn't want to entertain any more comment on the issue. Half way to our destination, my phone rang. I pick it up and a familiar robotic voice ring out,"How well do you trust your wife? Let's see, tomorrow by two, I'll prove to you that all women are the same,"My eyes move over to Pierre and I signal to him.The car jerks to a stop, and he brings out a phone and give me a nod"Since you're calling for the second time, I'd assume this isn't a prankster, and you know who you are speaking to.I cannot help but to be eager abou

Roland's POV. .. "It's been a while since I've last cause some chaos, hasn't it?" I clang on the piano. My manager eyes touch fear. " You... aren't planning to do what I'm thinking right? "I press my lips together before smirking. " I've been bored. Let's play around a little.""Roland, you-"" Oh come on, Mr Fred, am I the only one that is delighted seeing the reporters shoot themselves in the face? " I chuckle before rising up. I walk with measured steps to the window side before sliding my hands in my pockets. Images of the lady I'd almost ran down with a car pops in, and I scoff. It was definitely her fault, how could the CCTV get it wrong also? Fred step beside me, and in the most defeated tone ever, he asked: "so what have you got up your sleeves this time around?" I smirks. "Find a beautiful model, one influential. Set up a meeting with her at a club. When we're together, tip-off a reporter, they'll come and take pictures then you man the rest of the game," I stare s

Janice..I stare intently at him. He seems to be hesitating about whatever he's gonna say and tho I don't have the goddamned time for that, I was still awed at the fact that I was sitting before a billionaire.. one hardly seen in public... Although we met first at the hospital but he was just an ordinary man to me then, maybe someone cruel.. it was his fault Angela landed in the ward after all.He finally looks at me, his gaze holding a different kind of command.I drag a breath in, suppressing the urge to start yapping instantly. This was it, how you feel around powerful people.. you start thinking it's okay to share your address with postal code, tell them your mama's date of birth, even share the date of your first menstrual cycle!But i was different, always. I never had such feelings of trying to please or fit into their expectations around them, I acted normal but him? He is just too much.If his gaze carries this much power, how much more his words?How is Angela coping with