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

Angela...I was going to pull the conference off on my own but he had came to knock my door that night and begged for a five minutes talk."He is always saying let's talk! Could he be a turkey that is talkie freak?" My second grunts.I open the door and he nod with a "thanks.""I know I've let you down but still,""You didn't disappoint me, for your information," I corrected and he nods with a long sigh."I know you want to go to the conference alone but can you take me? I'll just stay by your side without saying a word..""I didn't know you had the bodyguard trait in you, I thought you were into business?"I strained my eyes at him."Angela, please can you stop interrupting?" He says with an open palm as if begging for alms."I do have an information I am willing to share only if you agree to take me?"I stare at him for some minutes before saying with a void face."No,""You..you need me. You haven't spoken at a conference before, have you?"He made a point. "Fine. You absolutely c

SIMEON...After having that discussion with the chairwoman of Wilson, I couldn't get the thought off my head.I am always looking for ways to expand my company but, although things had been progressing little by little, I wanted a big change.I was going to discuss this with Winslow, maybe we could talk over some drinks but he refused my invitation to see him.I wasn't expecting much, i knew he was that arrogant.Oir fathers were close, a trio of friends so I wondered why he could be such a snob most times.He had it rough, I had it rough too. We both had to build our castles from the scratch, not inheriting a built one like others.Since he has refused to meet, I had no choice but to meet with Abigail."I knew you will come back," she says, a light smirk gracing her lips."What were you going to do if I didn't xall you here today?" I ask with inquisitive eyes.She draw a sip from her wine before signaling for a waiter.She requested for a plate of dark chocolate.I must say, i am im

Janice...Getting home after a long day, I was incredibly tired and wanted nothing but to sleep.I input my apartment passcode and enter, shutting it.My legs weakened at the sight before me. Several bottles of alcohols were on the table and the pillows were on the floor, everything was in a disorganized state.I let out a breath. It would never get old. It's like a circle, one I'm use to getting caught in.I roll my sleeves up, dropping my bag on the couch and packing the bottles one after the other, arranging them in a carton.After tidying up everywhere, I slept off... My senses awakened the next day from bites on my earlobe."Babe.."his breath fan my neck.I roll away from his hold, wanting to get some more sleep but his scent csme to my nostrils again as he scooted closer."Babe, I need money...hm?" He kiss my neckline.I open my eyes, totally forgetting about sleepiness but ready to rant out at this man at how he has totally sucked life out of me!"Money?""Good morning, Jan

MIGUEL..."How do you plan to settle this, boss?" Pierre asks as soon as I came out of the hospital."What about Ellie?" "No news from her yet." He reply."We can only hope she finds a lead in her office." I pinch my nose before going to enter the backseat."Are you leaving her alone here?" He asks ad I look up at the hospital."I don't know, she has her..girl with her, I don't want to interrupt.""Regardless, she is your wife and you... ""I have more pressing matters, Pierre." I snap my fingers at him before he blabs on.I enter the car and he came to the driver's seat, sparing me a look from the rear view mirror."You called me father earlier today.."he had a funny expression on his face.I sighs, resting my head on my chin."Why would I?""You said pere which means father in French when you were rushing to save the miss." He grins."Have you been less busy these days? I have been working my ass off but you seem to have so much time to spare.." I reply sternly and he take his lip

ANGELA...After miss Maria and others left, Janice said she was going to watch over me overnight but I refused because she still has to go to work.After much begging, she finally agrees she would leave after staying an extra hour."Did you see the news yet?" She ask softly as we both sat in the ward, only the mixture of our smell and the curious sound of our hearts were in earshot."Not yet." I responded and she nod."Good. Don't watch it..."she says."I have too. I can't escape it forever." I reply.She seem to think about it for some seconds before nodding."You've grown.."I heard her mutter as she looks at my chest.A breath got stuck in my throat before I stifle a laughter."Hey, what are you talking about it? And stop looking at me passionately like that, it makes me feel you're in love with me." She raise her eyes to the level of mine and bore them into my soul as if she hid a hold in my pupils.I furrowed my brows and she chuckle."I am straight, girl. And oh, I am not marri

MIGUEL...I had called her phone out of panic. I knew she would be disoriented by the speech her mother was giving to the press.Never knew she would be more pained by my betrayal.After trying her number for the fourth time and it says she wasn't picking, I called for fifth time when it says the phone was unreachable.And, it wasn't long before Pierre, the bearer of bad news came forth, shoving a video in my face."She...she threw her bag from the rooftop....she.. she ...she fell..she fell.." he explained out of breaths.I ran out of the office, expecting him to follow me but he stood there, reading comments and rewatching the video again from the commenters' perspectives."Fvck it, Pierre! I am not gonna drive myself!!" I yell at him."Oh!" The laptop slides out of his grip and he ran past me to the basement."Give the keys, I am driving.." I snap my fingers as he made to get into the seat, snatching the keys from him and he jumps out of the car so I could get in.I insert the key