It was a very large dilapidated hall that was stocked with numerous items including barrels of diesel, logs of wood, ancient furniture, and drums of soiled paints. At the several entrances to the large hall stood a rascally dressed man each with their pistol sunk into their back pocket. Their eyes were on alert for any incoming intruder. A sound of panic emanated from Angela and Margaret as they were unblind-folded; their hands and legs were still under the powers of the rope. "Please, do not kill us," Angela pleaded with the scary stature right before her. "You no go keep quiet?" He sounded in a deep tone. "Please sir, we can double the amount of whatever you are being paid for this; just let us go," Margaret promised. "See this ajebo; you think say everything na money, abi ? He replied, lighting the cig that was sung in his mouth. He then blew out a wide smoke, creating a choky ambiance. They coughed at the inhaling of the smoke as he continued; "One thing wey all these rich
As she struggled for air, she felt a heavy pound on her leg; startling Immediately, she opened her eyes only to realize it had been a dream all along. She then tried calming her still racing heart. But surprisingly to her, they were abducted in reality. The fierce-looking man rooted before her was the same in her dream. She pondered if Leo was the one that had coined their kidnap. They presented meshai and soft drinks to them as breakfast; after which, they were untied to grab a bite. She wasn't able to tell Margaret about her dream at the moment seeing they were still under the watch of two gunmen. Not wanting to eat anything, as she was bothered that her fate of leaving there alive wasn't certain, the worms in her intestine said otherwise. Margaret on the other side never cared, she dived into the food Immediately and encouraged her to eat something; at least, even if they had to die, it shouldn't be on an empty stomach. According to her school of thought, "it is bad to go t
"Abigail!" Margaret shouted. "Are you surprised to see me?" She replied. "You should be in police custody by now. We have all been looking for you." She added. Angela signaled her to keep her mouth shut at once. "No!, allow her to run her mouth; until I shut it up for her forever." Abigail threatened. "Please Abigail, let us go!" Angela pleaded. "Let you go?" She shook her head as she strolled around; scanning the pistol in her grip, she continued; "You took everything away from me, Angela; Right from our days in the university it has always been you." She took one step at a time towards the window gazing at the cloudy sky. Her eyelids blinked repeatedly, her jaws vibrated as she tried fighting the pool of tears in her eyes. "When I wanted to be SUG secretary, you were chosen over me, when I wanted to be the choir leader in our fellowship, you were the one they all chose; and now, the one man my heart beats for still chose you over me." She turned back, facing them; "you lef
"Angela..!" He shouted as he ran inside.Seeing an antiquated white fabric in one corner, he took it to shield himself from the heat. As he shouted out their names, there was no response from either Angela or Margaret. He searched tenaciously, being conscious of the burning roof that was falling and the furniture on fire.As he moved nearer to where they were lying, he called unto them again."Help us!" Angela gave an inward shout. She was fading.Siting them, he ran immediately to where they were lying; and gave them leverage from the influence the logs of wood had on them.He helped both of them up as they set to leave.Seeing another archaic bleached fabric nearby, he ran quickly to get it, surrendering the one he was using to them.Ignorantly for Angela, a part of the roof was about to fall at the exact point she stood.Margaret seeing it pushed her away to the ground only for the roof to fall on her instead. She died on the spot and was flamed up immediately.Edwin quickly rushe
Edwin was lost in thought; the thought of him not being by Angela's side when she finally woke up melted his heart. Nothing more could give him a peaceful mind than to avail himself now that she needed him the most. A thunderous horn from a tinted 4matic car resonated him back to reality; he had forgotten to move forward as the traffic released a little. As he drove forward, he off his ignition; looking at the different brands of vehicles lining up, he wondered if it could be possible to get home before dusk. Gulping down some chilled water he had purchased from a roadside hawker, he whined down the windscreen and flapped down the incoming taxi behind him as he drove into the next lane seeing that it had less traffic. His phone rang immediately; as if he has been expecting a call all along, he took it hurriedly from the pigeonhole only to see Mr. Kenneth as the caller ID. 'What brand of humiliation does he want to wall around me with, now?' he asked his inner self. He flung hi
Just as he was about saying out his decision, they were all distracted by Angela who began moaning Edwin's name."I'm here, babe!" He replied, caressing her forehead; with his other hand holding her hand as his thumb caressed the back of her palm.Crinkling her eyes, she opened it gradually to everyone's surprise as they all quickly moved closer to her."She's awake..! You're awake, my baby!" Mrs. Clear shouted with glee."Let me go get the doctor; I will be right back." Mr. Kenneth uttered as he hurried out."Thank God you're awake; we've all been worried about you." Edwin said with a warm smile, locking his eyes with hers.Leo, noticing it, burned with fury; the fact that he was in the mix but was never noticed, grilled him."Babe, where am I?" She managed to ask."You are in the hospital; you lost consciousness while at the warehouse." He explained."You have been unconscious for hours now. Thank God you came back to us." Her mum added.Leo couldn't bear his irrelevance anymore; he
She allowed it to ring out, switching off her phone afterward. She wasn't ready to speak to anyone at the moment. She squeezed herself under her pink duvet, crying her eyes out as she slept off. It was on a bright afternoon, the sun shone warmly in the blue sky; Angela sat relaxed in her office; moving randomly on her swivel chair. Her eyes were shut, her palms were locked to her tummy. She was feeling the serenity of the vicinity. Just before she knew it, her door burst open; opening her eyes instantly to see who had the temerity to walk into her office in such an uncivilized manner, she stood up surprisingly at the sight of Margaret walking in. "Where have you been, Margaret; We've all been worried sick about you?" "Just been around." She blurted; pulling the office seat backward as she sat opposite Angela. Angela sat back in her seat as she continued with the discussion. "I've missed you, my dear friend! You just forgot and abandoned me!" She teased. "That's why I came." "
Edwin was in his office attending to the files on the table when his phone rang; seeing it was Mr. Kenneth he answered immediately. " Hello, sir!" He spoke up. "Please, I need you to come over to my house; Angela is emotionally shattered. I believe you can help mend her broken heart." "Alright, sir; I'll be there shortly." "Thank you so much, I appreciate it if you do!" As he ended the call, a young man walked in. It was Kachi, Edwin's best friend from way back in Primary school. They were both from the same village; though, got separated when Edwin was taken to Lagos for his secondary and tertiary education by his uncle after his father's death. Fate brought the duo together when they bumped into each other at one of the biggest mail in the state, ShopRite. Kachi was an inch taller than Edwin, he was plumpy, with a robust cheek; he was fair in complexion with his Afro haircut. "Nwanne madu! My brother!" Edwin hailed as they shook hands. "Onye nkem! My person! He hailed in