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That One Big Break   One
ADURE’S POV‘’Hmmm’’ by my count this was the fifth time I’ve sighed ‘’hmmm’’ and its six now. Gosh I feel so numb, it feels like I no longer have control over myself, I feel like a ghost in my own body. Its morning already, I’ve had my bath, eaten, dressed up, done my makeup and here I am still lying on my very comfy bed gazing at nothing in particular. I let out another sigh as I watched the continuous motion of the stars dangling on my ceiling. I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t move, I just stayed still looking so pale. The striking sound of my ringtone brought my heart beat to an abrupt stop, just the sound of her voice brings chills down my spine. ‘’hey I know, I know how important this is for both of us, especially for my career. And i promise to make it on time’’ I didn’t let her reply before I ended the call, I still couldn’t feel my heart beat but hey, I’m still breathing. ‘’arise, arise, arise’’ I muttered. if anyone should see me now, with just one look they could tell how miserab
That One Big Break   Two
Adure's POVShe eventually became my therapist ,cus hey why wouldn't she ,she understands me,she knows me,she's patient with me and tolerates all my essences.gosh she's almost perfect,I stopped her from working in my house as an help and gave her a job at my firm as a therapist.so that's it ,you can imagine this big madam of her own ,calling me ma'am .I couldn't maintain eye contact with anyone as I walked into the building as expected its beautiful also classy, with the words ARISE NATION boldly inscripted at the top of it.my hands are so sweaty now and I somehow feel so hot even with the ac on"Hmmm Adure the calmness of this place looks fishy to me" Folake said"Yea ,same thing was on my mind. because I was expecting the paparazzi outside earlier but no one showed up ,I haven't even seen an important personnel yet, something is really off" I agreed with her,what could be going on ,I thought as we made our way to the studio.my hands were becoming more sweaty and my heart was racing
That One Big Break   Three
Dowen High" she said again "four years ago a beautiful relationship was formed there,or should I say a bitter sweet relationship,cus it sadly ended. A relationship which comprises of Ivan Donald and our beautiful Adure, haha" she let out a slight chuckle " I know it's suprising to all of you,I know but why don't we let our stat speak" she said due to the chattering and gasps from the audience " so Adure what do you have to say about this,cus you've never mentioned it before,we are so surprised.so if it's okay with you we would like to know more about this story,is it really true,or is it just a rumour? The floor is yours " she addedHmmmmm, Nancy has finally dropped the bombshell , my God what do I do, I just sat there with a blank face.my eyes kept darting around the place as if I was in search of something till it finally met with Folake's .she too had a nervous look on, by now I know everyone must be gawking at me .This is it,I'm screwed, infact I'm done, I don't even know what to
That One Big Break   Chapter Four
"If you say so " now to Ivan " Ivan Donald right " Ifeanyi asked expecting a reply but as expected Ivan didn't , Ifeanyi just shrugged it off " come with me,let me show you to your room" he added and walked into the dorm,after taking what seemed like a deadly glance at me,Ivan followed him in and so did the guards"So arrogant"I mumbled as I walked back to the cafeteria.Lunch break was over but I just needed to make sure every other student were now in their class.Sp duties..."Finally we are done for the day,God I love and hate my job" Chisom yawned so loudly, causing everyone of us to stare at her"Swallow is o" Tokpe teased and we all laughed"Tokpeeeee" she whined causing us to laugh even harder. Chisom and Tokpe ,they were both the labour prefects,he so much liked to tease her. They both act like couples , though we all teased them over it,we knew they liked each other but they kept denying their feelings . School was over and we had just finished our prefect meeting about retir
That One Big Break   Five
before you get caught.besides it's late go get some sleep,I love you my child, good night" she said and hung up."I love u too mum" I whisperedi knew he hit her,I knew my mom so well and I knew that son of a bitch I called a father had beaten her up again.i hated him so much. I turned my head sideways just to make sure no one was watching,and I quickly hid the phone. The thought of my mom being in pain clouded my mind,I wished I was there to protect her.sometimes I felt like I failed her as an only child,but I was vunerable ,I needed to be in school,I needed the scholarship.yea I was one of the lucky scholars who got admitted into Dowen High.i can remember clearly how my mum fought with my dad just to let me school here,I had to agree with my dad at some point ,to school at home, at our village secondary school , because I felt no one would be there to protect mum from his unending torture, but my mum still made sure I accepted the scholarship.infact I am who I am today because of m
That One Big Break   Chapter six
I avoided him for the next two weeks,I didn't know why but I just had to. The worst part was what transpired in the bathroom always popped up in my head almost every single damn time. His voice, his warmth , urrggg I so much hated this guy, I hated the fact that I couldn't hate him.It was a Saturday and as usual I woke up late.i had just come out of the bathroom heading to my wardrobe"Jesus! you scared me" I exclaimed when I saw Ivan on mybed"You sure did took your time" he said"Ivan what are you doing here"I asked holding the towel more firmly"Why are you avoiding me" he asked"I'm not and please can you leave,as you can see I'm half naked "I said sharply " Don't flatter yourself , I'm not looking" he scoffed"I can't put on my clothes with you here , and where did my room mates go " I added now realizing no one was in the room but us."Well I paid them off" he answered"Look o really ha...""Nice write-up" he cut in not letting me finish "did you write the stories""Yea, every
That One Big Break   Seven
Ivan" I called not knowing what to say"Please Adure I know I've not been nice to you,I called you names and said hurtful words to you,but the thing is,I can't get my head off you, I can't stop stealing glances at you in class , I can't stop wanting to hear your voice everyday.swears these last two weeks were like hell without you, I can't help but confess that I'm madly and irrevocably In love with you, with the most beautiful ugly girl I've ever met. Adure please,will you be my girlfriend" he ended his long speechI was speechless,I didn't know what you say."Ivan I'm surprised,what is all this,I mean this is just so crazy,you in love with me?" I asked mouth agaped"Yes and I hope you would accept my proposal, I promise to be the best boyfriend ever,just please say yes" he continued . Gosh my feelings were starting to get the best of me,I just realized that I foolishly liked him too ,I couldn't speak,I just stood still , my face expressionless . I slowly pulled him up looking straig
That One Big Break   Eight
I was speechless,I didn't know what you say."Ivan I'm surprised,what is all this,I mean this is just so crazy,you in love with me?" I asked mouth agaped"Yes and I hope you would accept my proposal, I promise to be the best boyfriend ever,just please say yes" he continued . Gosh my feelings were starting to get the best of me,I just realized that I foolishly liked him too ,I couldn't speak,I just stood still , my face expressionless . I slowly pulled him up looking straight into his eyes and boom I melted in his arms . I hugged him so tightly but warmly,i could feel his hands wrapped around my waist . we stayed like that till he broke the hug and tilted my face upward"Does the relationship also last if the couples have their first kiss here " he giggled ,he didn't wait for my reply before he took my lips into his as he kissed me slowly.i wasn't responding to it at first,but when our tongues touched I felt a burning sensation inside of me, butterflies filled my stomache. we continued
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