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ON THE CUSP OF DARKNESS
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Dream wake TOUGH DECISIONS
Chapter 12EYARE'S MOTHER - QUEEN MOTHER.Intuition.An in-built meter that never malfunctions.My mother's intuition was seriously wagging.Immediately I got into the room, I knew something was wrong. She was huddled in one corner, clutching a picture to her chest.Her stare was glassy and unwavering. Her phone lay at her feet. It kept ringing, yet she was oblivious to it. I stood looking at her for some time. I had never particularly liked her, not that she was a bad person or a criminal, or anything, but the last time Eyare came visiting, he had said in not so many words they weren't seeing eye to eye, mainly because she was always hiding thingsb. . . or something along those lines.What I do know, though, is something seemed off, like she was hiding a secret. I always watched her when they were together. She, Eyare and the baby. She always had this far away look on her face.What, dear young lady, have you been up to?What secrets do you have hidden in the recesses of your mind?I
Dream wake TREACHERY
Chapter 13EYARE'S MOTHER -- QUEEN MOTHER.It was time to find out what she was hiding.I motioned for Osagiede to follow me. She came down from the car hesitantly, looking around her. I walked to the door of the cottage and knocked, but there was no answer. After knocking a few more times, I still didn't get a response.I spied an outhouse not far from the cottage, so l told Osagiede to follow me. As we got close, I clapped my hands and a young girl came out. I told her I was looking for the edede (old woman), and she motioned for us to follow her.Once inside, my eyes widened to adjust to the dimness. We were told to sit on a long bench near the door and the girl bowed and left through another door leading inside.As my eyes continued adjusting to the dimness, I noticed there were calabashes cluttering the floor and various herbs lying around. I didn't have to wait for long, as the girl came out holding the arm of the old woman.She was bent over at the waist and held a crude long c
Dream wake THE SECRET MISSION
Chapter 1426 YEARS EARLIER.She was a naive 16 year old girl from a defunct home, a product of rape. Her mum saw her as an encumbrance and never missed an opportunity to tell her.Naturally she fell for the first guy that came along. To her he was the sun, the world revolved in his eyes and his lips, but most especially, in his hands. When they touched her, she saw stars, literally. She would cut off her arm if he asked her to. She loved him that much.But Lucky was a flatterer, a manipulator and a dead beat.He had a very dark habit; he was a cocaine addict. In fact he was on a self destruct mission, ready to stain anything and everyone he came across.Lily was everything he hated. She reminded him of a time when he was unstained. She was pure and innocent. She was untarnished. She was untouched.He told her he loved her, that she was the most beautiful woman he had ever set his eyes on. She never allowed him go beyond first base though, a few stolen kisses only, but he wanted more.
Dream wake FRIEND. . . OR FOE.
Chapter 15EYAREFive files stared at me from my desk.Why on earth did I have a partner then, if he couldn't attend to clients?Of what use was he, if I needed to attend to everything?I stared irritatingly at my itinerary.I had five clients I needed to see today at 1pm, 3pm and the last two were at the same time -- at 5pm.All these clients today?I was only a human being, not a machine, for crying out loud. I braved a look at the time. It was already 11am.The intercom on my desk buzzed. I pressed the button."Yes, Cecilia?" I barked."Good day sir. I left some files on your desk for you to look at. Can I come see you so I can brief you on them?"My secretary was exceedingly efficient, and had saved me many a contract, but this time, I wasn't in the mood for her efficiency. I just needed to be left alone. I grunted and removed my hand from the button.It was just past eleven in the morning and I was already frustrated. A thought came to my mind at that point. I could easily forgo
Dream wake THE SECRET MISSION - II
Chapter 16ONARII stared at the criss cross marks my nails had made on his back.He was snoring.How could anyone sleep off right after sex?Men were super annoying!This was the time I became restless, ideas flowing easily though me.An idea was already forming in my mind.I tapped him lightly on his hand but he didn't budge. I frowned and tapped him harder. He groaned and made to roll over, but I wasn't having any of it."Alright, get up, save the sleep for the night time. Now, we discuss business."His lids opened lazily to reveal green eyes. He blinked back the sleep and slowly got up. Stifling a yawn with his fingers, he gave me a wry smile."Not my fault you become so antsy after the deed.""The deed?" I asked incredulously. "Is that what you call sex -- the deed?" I shook my head. "There are a myriad of names you could have used, like slapping skins, boning, making love . . . anything, but. . . the deed." I finished scornfully.He shook his head, clearly amused at me and reache
Dream wake THE PLAN
Chapter 17OSAGIEDEAfter settling down in the city, Eseosa was taken to the hospital for a routine check up. The verdict was very good, she was faring quite nicely.Lucky for me, my company had carved out a day care for women who had babies. It was way of helping us look after our young one's by having them near, and at the same time making us productive at our jobs too. A doctor came in once a week to check all the babies and a full time nurse was on stand by. It was a genius move on the part of the directors of the company. This helped them retain staff. As a result, the staff were very loyal to their organisation because they were treated very well.All I had to do, was drop Eseosa off on the ground floor where the day care was situated, with some instructions for the care givers, and walk up a flight of stairs to my office. I made sure I checked on her at intervals when I had some spare time, but most especially during break time.As I sat at my desk, I was beside myself with nerv
Dream wake THE AFTERMATH
Chapter 18EYARE'S MOTHER --- QUEEN MOTHER.I heard voices as I came to.Everywhere was dark.I noticed my eyes were still closed so I struggled to open them, but they felt so heavy.Why did I feel so tired?I moved and groaned as a sharp pain radiated throughout my head. It felt like shards of glass were let loose inside it."Doctor! The queen is awake."I squinted at the direction of the voice and saw a shape hovering some feet away. I struggled to sit up but firm hands kept me from doing so."Relax, my queen.""Wh. . . what happened?" It felt like cotton wool was stuffed in my mouth. A face came into focus above me. "My queen, I'm the family doctor. You fainted and hit your head on the floor."That's when the events of the morning flooded into my consciousness. After discovering the staff of office was missing, I ran out of the throne room and it was my scream that got the police men running towards me. I was beside myself with upset and fear. The first thing the police men did, w
Dream wake FRIEND OR FOE - II
Chapter 191, 2 buckle my shoes. 3, 4 knock at the door. 5, 6 pick up sticks. 7, 8 --- Friend. . . or foe?GBOYEGAFrankly, I didn't know why I was told do business with him.I mean, I even turned down the money even though it was a lot.This was fun for me.My life had been boring of late.So hey, why not. I didn't mind, as long as I wasn't in danger and not messing up anyone's life. It wasn't as if I was told to kill anyone. I'd have drawn the line there.So I did what I was told to.I was glad I took up the offer though, the man was an IT whiz.I did some research on him to find out if what he told me was true and it all panned out.The man's father was a king, for crying out loud.If I were to be the next king, I wouldn't have wasted time. I'd have left all this behind and ascended the throne. I made a sound of disgust at the back of my throat.Typical case of a child wanting to get away from his rich parents and pave his own path.Yeah, naah, I'll pass.My parents were rich and I
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