Novels by Ajayi Esther

The previous night...Miguel."What do you think of the new project that is launching?" Pierre ask as I got into the car."I don't want to think now." A sigh left my lips.The door closes and soon, we were on the road. A message pops in on his phone and he took a peek at it before looking away."Why is everyone ignoring messages?" I yell at a moderate level in frustration."It's from Antonio - your wife's driver," He informed."What did he say?""I can't read and drive, do you want to check?" He pass the phone over to me.A wrinkle form up between my eyebrows when I read the text message. "Go to the bar at ...""Your wife went to a bar?" Pierre caught on to what was going on.I pinch my forehead before nodding, "I think she drinks."

Janice...I flip the pancake in the pan and look back at Jay who's been moody since that day.He has stopped trying to brainstorm new lyrics or listen to his old songs.He was just there, here in my apartment.After i was done, I place the pancake on three other and grab a glass of pure milk before going to sit beside him, shaking my hands out for Jay to help.He collect the drinks from my hand and i mutter a "thank you""The flour could only make four. Take two," I shove the plate before him.Like someone holding a grudge against me, he picked two.I watch the drama playing on the television with him when suddenly everything went blank."The subscription is out." he groans."Let's just enjoy our fo—" He stood up before I could complete my words, bouncing right out of the door and I scoff, my eyes dropping to the pancake in my hand.Why is he getting angry at me?I w

Angela. ..A message came in on my phone while I was taking a nap. I push the phone away but when I remembered getting a message from the unknown a day before and forgetting to reply, I sat up.I was right. It's from him."Ignoring me now, Mrs Winslow?" My eyes blur the other words out, its only focus on the way he addressed me - from miss Angela to Mrs Winslow?I took a deep breath in, "I forgot to reply you. Thanks for the information you gave previously, how can I pay you back?"He sent a laughing emoji which got my brows creasing. I wait for him to finish texting while grating my upper teeth on the lower one. I text back.He types for three minutes and while I was expecting a long message I got a short message that boldly encrypts the adage 'you're only a second and step away to death.'

Miguel...I drove to the venue Pierre sent after eating with Angela.The valet man collect the keys from me and i enter the double glass door."Mr Winslow," the manager has been waiting by the door for me."It's been so long." he trail behind me as I enter the lift."The chef has been working on new recipes recently, and I've got the cook prepa-""Save it, I've had food before I left home." I cut him off, showing him the back of my palm in dismissal.He followed behind me till we got to the room with no intention to retract in his steps."Do you want to see my guests instead? Here, enter." I kick the door open and pave way for him."Of..of course not, I won't even dare have such thoughts!" He bow before escaping.I scoff and step inside the room."You glow differently, Miguel." Racheal chuckles, raising the glass cup in her hand up to her lips for a sip."Exactly, what do you

Angela...I didn't have any words to say. Although, I had some formed in my head but I wasn't confident enough to voice them.Seated there on the ground by his side, I just looked on quietly as if he could read my mind and drink another glass of the drink.Moments later, Miguel came around and I stood up."Are you done?"I nod and pave way for him. I watch him pay his respect before rising up."What was with those tickets if they weren't from mom?" I ask. His eyes shut and mutter some words.What? Is..he praying right now?"Did..you just prayed? Have you been to a church before, do you even know the difference between bless you or curse you?" I threw a siege of questions at him when his eyes open."Your dad taught me how to pray," he turn, walking away.Eh? I follow him behind him, "you've met my dad before?" I ask.He press a button in his hand and the backseat door slide op

We branched at a store and after trying about ten dresses on, he finally picked the one which looks the ugliest to me as okay.He was rushing me back home but has no problem with sitting and taking his time to criticize every fabric on the dresses I'd tried out: Even if this is mother's plot, he seems to be pleased with it!"I'm sitting at the backseat, why will I sit at the front with you?" I scoff and jump inside the car."I can only wonder why you didn't bring Pierre to drive." I roll my eyes then carry the food.I take a drumstick out and sniff it. I haven't have any boiled chicken before."Only a rat sniff food before eating them."I pass him a glare before taking a small bite: I chew on it, chewed then chew again then my head moves in a satisfied nod."It's nice after all."I open the pepper and dip it inside before taking another bite.Hmm..I finish it in no time and look up at the man that

"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