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Health & Wellbeing => Relationship Board => Super Stories => Topic started by: Mr. Babatunde on December 12, 2018, 03:20:47 AM
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Springs Of Fire - Episode 1
The Island Country of Carida!
The waves of the sea bellowed and tumbled on each other; cool air wafted over the beach; the sand made imprints on the back of the two lovers as they lay in each other’s arms watching the beauty of the deep blue sea.
They had just finished a session of passionate lovemaking. They were fatigued but satiated. They enjoyed their afterglow by gazing at the raging sea.
Julia’s brown eyes clouded as her phone beeped.
‘Who’s this?’ She placed the phone against her ear.
‘The Phoenix.’ A cold tenor voice replied.
Her blood pumped; her heart danced as she realized who she was speaking with.
‘Master.’ She replied nervously. It was cool but small beads of sweat began to appear on her forehead.
‘Your next job will take you to the Republic of Dania, find Gavin Adediran and kill him. Leave no traces. Make it a neat job.’
Julia nodded to the instructions given, ‘Yes sir.’
Her lover, Delilah had been watching her face this whole time. She noticed how Julia’s face had travelled from cheerful to dark and unreadable.
‘What’s the problem honey?’ She sat up.
‘Nothing. I’m fine.’ Julia gritted her teeth. A sudden headache appeared from no where.
‘No you’re not!’ Delilah sensed something was terribly wrong.
‘Suit yourself.’ Julia rose to her feet and walked far away from the spot where they had laid.
‘Julia!’ Delilah called her, but she shut her ears to the calls.
She didn’t want to carry out the assignment but she knew she was bound to. The Phoenix had taken her up as a child with no family and catered for her all her life.
They had cleaned her and trained her in ways one could only dream of and now it was time to put to work all she had been taught.
She had gone to the best schools and toured different countries. Julia was equally multilingual; this made her blend in almost everywhere.
She had to do this job neatly; Gavin Adediran would be reported dead in no time. She would to travel to the Republic of Dania, a neighbouring country to the Island of Carida. When she arrived there she would mingle with the people there and strike when the time was right.
Dania Republic…
‘Anything else?’ The obese bartender asked as he drummed his fingers on the table.
‘Another scotch please.’ Ore replied with a drunken grin.
‘Okay.’ He shrugged, a minute later, he returned with a bottle scotch.
Tears stung her eyes as the memories of Paul flashed through her mind. He was getting married in two weeks time; still she had not gotten over him.
‘Where are you Lord? Where are you now? She muttered and then laughed.
Ore’s parents had died early, leaving her with her younger sister, Oye who mysteriously got missing many years back. They had been taken to the orphanage by their relatives who were not willing to take up the responsibility of catering for two kids.
Her lips quivered as she remembered the horrors she had gone through in the orphanage. From the regular rape by the male staff, the starvation and to the verbal abuse; she had succeeded in leaving the orphanage at eighteen; she had given her life to Christ and everything seemed to work out well…
‘I hate him.’ she cried.
Paul had been one of the Christian brothers in her local church and they had fallen in love with each other. Everyone knew about their relationship, everyone had expected them to get married, but he had dumped her when she least expected it.
“You are too broken for me, and I don’t think I can get over the stories you told me. I can’t be with a woman who has been raped before; I can’t be with a non-virgin.”
Those were the words he had spoken to her.
All the pain from her sexual abuse she thought she had buried resurrected again; her heart bled as the painful memories returned.
She had prayed and fasted, begging God to take away those memories; praying to him to heal her, but it seemed God had abandoned her at her time of greatest need.
‘You’re just like the others…’ she whispered to God, people always walked out of her life and he had just become part of that group.
‘Me?’
She froze as she heard a man’s voice.
Her tipsiness paved a little way and she was able to see the man clearly.
‘You look unhappy, drinking won’t solve the problem; it will make the pain bigger. It will make the memories more vivid.’ He said to her.
Ore’s brows furrowed as she looked into the handsome stranger’s beautiful eyes; they were bold and obsidian; broody and neutral. She couldn’t tell what his true intentions were.
His face really did seem familiar; she had seen this man somewhere but she just couldn’t place it.
She opened her mouth to speak but words failed her.
‘Gavin Adediran.’ The stranger stretched his hand and offered her his sweetest smile.
‘Ugh?’ Her eyes grew wide as she recognized one of the youngest millionaires in Dania Republic.
‘Um…Ore.’ she stuttered and pushed the bottle of scotch away.
‘Nice name.’ He looked straight into her eyes.
Ore had heard many things about the man, she heard he was a womanizer and at the same time a Pastor, she didn’t know what to believe.
‘Can I ask you a question?’ She stuttered, the liquor was still working on her.
‘Go ahead…Ore.’ He encouraged her.
‘Are you a womanizer or a Pastor?’ she blurted out.
He chuckled for a few seconds, this lady had a sense of humour but the problems of life tried to steal that joy away.
‘I know you’re wondering why I am in a bar, but I didn’t come on my own. I was sent by someone.’ Gavin replied and he was being truthful.
‘Who?’ She arched a brow.
‘The Holy Spirit. He told me to come here. He said I will meet my destiny.’
To be continued……………
Story From Davina Diaries
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Springs Of Fire Ep2
Republic of Dania…
TWO days later…
It was a beautiful Tuesday morning, the sun was mild and friendly, the azure clouds displayed their loveliness, even Ore couldn’t deny how relaxed she was feeling.
She kept thinking about him. The man she had met at the bar who’d come on time, else she would’ve drunk herself to stupor! Her eyes were on his complimentary card. He had left her abruptly after receiving a phone call from one of his church members.
‘What was I thinking?’ She rolled her eyes and returned the card in her purse.
He had not said much to her, but from the little, she felt remorse for her actions. Yes, Paul had ended things with her and was about to wed another woman in a fortnight.
Yes, he had called her broken and made her feel shamed for the past she had no control over.
“I don’t know what you’re passing through Ore, but God wants you to be happy. He wants you to open up yourself, so your healing may be complete.” Those were his words to her.
She found herself smiling sheepishly as she thought about the handsome Pastor Billionaire, Gavin Adediran, the C.E.O of Spice, a multibillion phone producing empire.
He seemed so different from what she had heard about him. Maybe he was a true man of God after all.
‘Excuse me Madam…’
Ore snapped out of her thoughts and turned her attention to one of her students. She was a teacher in one of the best secondary schools on Dania Republic, Little Springs High.
She took off her medicated glasses that shielded her large chestnut eyes from the student who was the most notorious in her class.
‘How may I help you young woman?’ She smiled at the rude girl.
Bella Sebastian acted more mature than most of her classmates. She was a very difficult child always rude to both students and teachers. Most teachers had reported her to the school authority but no solid action had been taken as she was from a very wealthy home.Ore had resolved within her to stay away from Bella’s troubles. She decided to ignore her totally.
‘I was not able to submit my home work, here it is.’ She tossed a note on Ore’s desk.
Ore shook her head not believing what had just taken place, ‘Are you okay? I gave this assignment two weeks ago. Why are you just submitting it now?’
Bella rolled her eyes, ‘You better keep your voice down before I get you fired.’
Indignation welled up in Ore as she ran her eyes over the silly girl, her fingers curled into a fist, ready for punching but she held herself as she remembered that Anger was one of the fruits of the flesh.
‘You will not lead me to temptation.’ Ore waved a finger across her face.
‘Whatever, we both know you are the devil.’ Bella hissed loudly before walking away.
The rest of her mates stared open mouthed, with great shock while some giggled mischievously.
Tears welled up in Ore’s eyes as she stared at the faces of her students who were giggling. It brought back memories of her painful childhood. She had no friends in school except Oye her sister, most girls avoided her like plague simply because she came from the orphanage and orphanage kids were considered a bad omen.
‘Bella…’ she yelled, her chestnut eyes darkening as rage sizzled in her.
Bella continued walking, like she heard nothing.
Ore drew in a deep breath like it was her last, about to call her name the second time when she heard a gentle whisper: “Be calm.”
‘What?’ She swallowed.
“For the fruits of the Holy Spirit are love, joy, peace, PATIENCE…” the gentle voice whispered.
Ore closed her eyes, she bit her lips as she realized who was talking to her. She shut her mind to everything else, just to hear more from him.
“Bella needs your love. It is your love that would bring her joy and peace. It is your patience that would draw her to me.”
‘Lord why? She is rude and annoying! She just insulted me in front of the whole class!’ Ore’s mind whispered back to the third person in the trinity.
But there was no answer, silence clouded her mind. A freezing quietness filled her.
Only then, did her anger flee.
The beep of her phone unsettled her, then her eyes cracked open.
‘Gavin…’ she smiled and rushed to fetch her phone.
Gavin Adediran was many things. A pastor. A millionaire. An obedient son.
He loved his family with everything in him and could sacrifice his life just to keep them happy. Theirs was a close knitted family. He had just one sibling, Lily, his young and pretty sister. They lost their father at a very young age, but with the help and supervision of their mother, they were able to come out achievers.
The Adedirans always had breakfast together.
The dining hall was large; chandeliers dripped from the ceiling, even the walls too. They showered off their majesty in the splash of silver lights that fell on the marble floor.
‘Where is your sister honey?’ Mrs. Adediran asked Gavin.
The servants had served them a delicious Caribbean meal as breakfast; Poudin and Souce; a marriage of mashed sweet potatoes and pork chops.
‘Painting her face as usual.’ Gavin laughed.
‘That girl will not be the end of me.’ The woman chuckled.
She was so proud to have them as kids, the joy of every mother was to have successful children and her darlings were successful.
‘I am sorry, a bit late!’ Lily trotted into the dining hall.
‘Whatever, say Grace Gavin.’ Mrs. Adediran turned to her son who sat directly opposite her.
In a few seconds the prayer was over and they were all busy with their forks and knives.
‘Someone wants to work in my department.’ Lily announced as she chewed on her food.
She chaired the advertising department of the family business empire.
‘Nice, you’ve been looking for assistant for so long.’ Gabriel nodded.
‘Yes, she actually wants to be my Personal Assistant.’ Lily replied.
‘Okay, cool.’ Gavin returned.
They ate in silence for a few more minutes.
Mrs. Adediran would stare at Gavin for some moments then smile, unknown to her he had been watching her out of the corner of his eyes.
‘What is it mum? Spit it.’ He knew she was up to something.
‘Um…there is this special girl I want you to meet. She comes from a prominent family in the Island of Carida…her parents are serious minded Christians and I am sure she would make a good wife for you.’ She smiled, knowing that her son would buy the idea.
Gavin laughed it off; he felt his mother was joking.
‘Her name is Delilah Badkins. She is super cute and you will love her.’
Gabriel could see she was determined to match make him with some strange woman; he didn’t want to argue with her, he simply let her wallow in her early morning reverie of finding him a wife.
‘Mum, I don’t think Gavin is interested in this Delilah, look at his face, it’s grim and lacklustre. Maybe he has found himself a wife.’ Lily winked.
Mrs. Adediran impatiently cut in, ‘Tell me Gavin, have you found a wife? Have you?’
To be continued…….
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Episode 3
The Island of Carida…
‘Where are you off to baby?’ Delilah wrapped her slender arms round her lover, Julia.
Julia had been acting really strange since their fight at the beach. She was reserved and dull. She was always on her computer doing god knows what.
‘Somewhere,’ Julia’s reply was flat and unwelcoming.
‘Look, I am tired of you shutting me out. What’s your problem? Since that weird phone call at the beach, you have been acting weird. Are you cheating on me?’ Delilah released her immediately and watched her.
Julia kissed her teeth. Why couldn’t Delilah give her some space? She needed all the focus to succeed in this operation which was the easiest she would do and yet seemed the toughest.
‘I have to travel Delilah, it’s really important. I am not cheating on you. If I were, I’d let you know.’ Julia closed the box and moved towards the bed.
She had done some research on her target. He was a simple man, good looking too, it was a shame that he would die in her arms. She had been given two weeks ultimatum for the job, which was time enough. The longest she had been given by The Phoenix.
‘You’re leaving me for someone else?’ Delilah’s voice was broken.
‘Hell no, can you just stop?’ Julia took out a cigarette from her pocket and lit it.
Her heart was beating fast, like that of a drum on a bonfire night. She couldn’t believe she would set foot on Dania republic after all these years. She thought of the beautiful water birds; the bright face of the sun whenever it was summer; the scent of nutmeg bread which was her favourite in the mornings.
‘Sister…’ she murmured, was she still alive?
‘Take me with you.’ Delilah cried.
Julia’s mind was made up; she would slaughter Gavin Adediran just like the rest of her victims.
She drew out the cigarette from her tiny lips, rings of smoke danced out of her mouth.
‘Take…’ she offered Delilah the cigarette.
‘What for?’ Delilah asked.
‘Whenever you think of me, light one. As the smoke flows out, think of me. I am always there with you Dee. I love you.’ She dropped a light kiss on her lover’s forehead.
Those were her last words to Delilah, before she stormed out of their little house, determined to bring justice to the Phoenix.
REPUBLIC of Dania…
‘How are you today Ore?’ Gavin asked.
‘I am fine sir.’ She replied with a beating heart. She couldn’t believe he’d actually call. Gavin Adediran had called her!
He chuckled, ‘Can you just stop with the formality, call me Gavin and I’ll call you Ore.’
She rolled her eyes, ‘And if I don’t?’
‘I’ll call you darling.’ His voice was low and incredibly deep.
Blood tweaked her cheeks, she felt shy, ‘So how are you doing today?’
‘Oh I’m great, just in the office.’ Gavin replied.
They’d been speaking to each other for some days. Discussing random topics, but nothing personal. She wished they could go deeper, she really enjoyed his company but she was scared to go there, what if he just wanted to keep her at arm’s length. She didn’t want to seem clingy or desperate.
‘Are you free tonight?’ Gavin asked, he’d missed her so much and he couldn’t wait to set eyes on her again.
‘Yes. Yes. Why?’ She stuttered.
‘Let’s have dinner tonight, I’ll text you details.’
‘Alright, that would be cool.’
‘Have a nice day Ore, and remember that Jesus is with you no matter what you’re going through.’
‘Thanks Si…Gavin.’
She peeled the phone from the side of her face and dropped it on the desk before her.
‘Wow.’ She closed her eyes, talking to Gavin always made her feel better.
She was so excited about dinner later that night. It meant so much that a man of his standing would want to go out with her, a teacher!
‘Breathe Ore, breathe, you can handle this.’ She inhaled deeply.
‘It’s time for your class Madam.’
Immediately her eyes cracked open, she had lost herself in an early morning reverie of Gavin and herself being something more than friends.
That was very silly of you, she thought. She realized that she had a crush on Gavin. Well who wouldn’t? He was very handsome and God fearing. Now, that was the kind of man most ladies wanted.
‘Thank you Tigris.’ She smiled at the class representative.
She carried her textbook and a marker then marched towards the blackboard. Ore enjoyed teaching her students; she loved sharing the little knowledge that God had given to her.
‘Good morning class.’ She smiled as she scanned their little faces.
“Good morning Madam.” They chorused.
‘Today, we’ll be considering Hormones.’ She scribbled swiftly on the board. Her ears fluttered as the students began to giggle. She ignored them at first, reminding herself that they were teenagers and needed to be treated with patience and a high level of tolerance.
But when the giggle protruded into full blown laughter, she swirled round.
‘Ego, are you alright?’
She was surprised to see the girl looking so dirty and unkempt. Her dress was torn in many places and her hair was obviously not combed for some days.
‘Talk to me, what’s wrong?’ She walked towards her.
Ego’s eyes were bloodshot, her lips were cracked and she was shivering all over.
‘Stay away from me ! I hate all of you!’ she yelled angrily, before Ore could react, the girl scurried out of the class like a scared rabbit.
The pupils laughed loudly and jeered as she ran.
‘Silence! Silence all of you.’ Ore cautioned them.
There was something wrong with Ego, something off about her behaviour today.
She closed her eyes, hoping to gain focus but she found herself trapped in a trance.
She was in another world, one of eeriness and darkness; a path that was murky, one that led nowhere. Wild shrubs grew by the side, the cries of crows made the atmosphere thick.
‘Where am I?’ She wondered.
But there was no answer, for she was alone.
She tried to move fast, but it seemed her foot was being dragged by something. Suddenly she felt a cold hand by her shoulder, when she opened her eyes, she found her ex standing right before her with a crooked smile.
‘Hello darling, how are you?’
‘Jesus!’ Ore gasped and opened her eyes. What did this mean?
To be continued……
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EPISODE 4
‘It seems somebody is in love.’ Lily winked at her brother.
She’d watched his whole face the entire time he made the call. She had never seen her brother being so excited about a woman.
‘Don’t put a label on it yet. I don’t even know if she is the one.’ Gavin replied.
He had gone to that bar to find someone, but he had left ten minutes after because of the urgent call he received from a member. The Holy Spirit had not yet revealed who his destiny was.
But one thing was for sure, he liked Ore. He loved her meek and kind spirit. She was very beautiful too.
He loved how radiant her dark skin was. It was smooth and flawless. Her hair flowed to her back and it was natural. Her brown eyes were pools of serenity, welcoming and trusting. Ore was not just a dove, she was a beautiful one.
‘Tell me a little about her.’ Lily was curious.
‘Well, her name is Ore Martins. She teaches in a High School. She is born again. Humble and caring. She is a black beauty.’ He replied.
Gavin noticed a slight change in his sister, her smile faded, her brows wrinkled and deep frown settled over her features.
‘Are you alright?’ He watched her closely.
‘Not really, there was this girl in my Secondary school, her name was Ore Martins.’ Lily returned.
‘And?’ Gavin raised a brow.
‘She had a mental problem. From the stories I heard, she was into prostitution and drug addiction. Most of the girls didn’t mix with her.’ Lily said.
Gavin felt bad for the person his sister had just told him about, but he was quite sure that was not his Ore.
‘Too bad, this Ore is different.’ He shook his head.
‘I hope so.’ She replied.
‘There’s someone I’d love for you to meet. The applicant that I told you about. I like her already; she is quiet and knows her place. I just want you to take a look, maybe ask her a few questions.’ Lily needed her brother’s approval before employing the lady.
‘Nice, send her in.’ Gavin affirmed with a nod.
‘You may go in.’ The receptionist motioned her to the door just as she dropped her phone.
‘Thanks.’ Julia smiled at the young woman.
She couldn’t believe it would be this easy to gain access to such a huge empire. Her heart raced as she grabbed the door knob, she always felt this blood lust, this excitement whenever she was about to meet her prey for the first time.
She pushed open the door and stepped inside.
‘Good morning Sir.’ She bowed her head politely as she spotted the man she was to eliminate in fourteen days.
One word, “hot.” Julia felt pity that such a handsome man would go to waste. He was tall. Caramel skinned. Jet black eyes, and curly hair. He welcomed her with a smile that would’ve melted her heart if she were into men. Too bad she wasn’t.
‘Welcome Irene, I hope you don’t mind me using your first name?’ Gabriel rose to his feet to receive her.
‘No problem sir. Thank you.’ She took his hands.
‘My sister Lily has told me much about you. She thinks you are very good and suitable for the job.’ His hands were still bound to hers in a handshake.
‘Yes.’ Irene smiled, trying her best to win his attention.
She knew deep down, that it wouldn’t be easy assassinating a man like Gavin Adediran and this was the reason she had been given two weeks.
Irene was a fair complexioned lady. She had light brown eyes and full red lips. But there was something about her; Gavin couldn’t place a finger on it. Her eyes reminded him of Ore, but he quickly pushed the thoughts aside.
Julia could feel Gavin’s eyes boring into her, did he like her? Was she attracted to her? She hoped he was, that would be the fastest way to eliminate him.
He was still looking into her eyes when a vision flashed right before him.
Gavin was immediately transported to another realm. He found a man on a hill, dressed in black clothes.
‘I know you are Gavin Adediran.’ The man bellowed at him from the top of the hill.
‘Who are you and why are you there?’ Gavin asked.
‘My name is Paul.’ The strange man replied.
Then he began to laugh, a wicked gleam filled his eyes, before Gavin could respond the vision faded.
‘So do you have any experience at this kind of work?’ He asked Irene.
Though he looked composed, the strange vision troubled his mind. Was Paul a demon? Was he human?
Who was Paul and what did he want with him?
The Island of Carida…
Delilah was not happy with the way Julia left her, she suspected that her partner was cheating on her, but she was not too sure. She decided to pay her parents a visit for the few days Julia was out of town.
She came from one of the wealthiest families in the Island. Her family had a goldmine, so they would never be poor. They were very religious people, this was the reason she had not opened up about her sexual orientation.
Delilah was bisexual. She was attracted to both men and women, though she had fallen for Julia. If her family ever got to know about her dark side, they would be so disappointed.
‘Welcome home mistress.’ One of the maids greeted as she brought her convertible to a halt.
‘Harra, how are you?’ She winked at the girl.
‘Fine thank you madam.’ Harra replied.
‘Where’s everyone? The compound seems empty.’ Delilah noticed how quiet the place was.
‘Um, a visitor came, an important one.’ Harra informed Delilah of an unfamiliar person who’d been openly welcomed by her parents.
‘Okay, get my stuff from the boot, see you later.’ Delilah walked briskly towards the mansion, wondering what her parents were up to.
She found them laughing and dining with a middle aged woman who was very beautiful. She had never seen this woman before.
Delilah took a deep breath and stepped out of the shadows, into the fluorescent.
‘Good evening everyone.’ She announced her presence.
‘Darling! I was about to call you, how have you been?’ Her mother rose to welcome her.
‘Jesus has been faithful mother. He has been with me this whole time.’ Delilah did a little acting, if her parents knew she was no longer religious they’d really be unhappy with her and she didn’t want that.
‘Praise God!’ her father waved his hands.
‘Meet our guest, Mrs. Adediran, all the way from Dania Republic.’ Her mother pushed her gently towards the woman.
‘Hello Delilah’ Mrs. Adediran was very sure she had found the perfect wife for Gavin, her son.
To be continued…
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EPISODE 5
The Island of Carida
Delilah was a very attractive young woman. Her most striking feature was her sleepy brown eyes; they reminded Mrs. Adediran of walnuts. She had a beautiful figure, her firm hips rested on a pair of slender legs. She had a smooth skin and flawless complexion, as if she had never stepped into the face of the sun.
‘You have a very pretty daughter.’ She turned to her friend, Mrs. Badkins, whom she hoped would become her in-law soon enough.
‘A well bred one too. My daughter is among the few young women who are ardent followers of Christ on this Island.’ Mrs. Badkins confessed, praising her child in the process as well.
‘I am very pleased to meet with you Delilah.’ Mrs. Adediran offered her a chair next to her.
Delilah was all smiles as she took a seat next to the woman.
She was yet to know who the woman really was but she knew she would find out soon enough. She sensed her parents were up to something. Whenever her mother served her best dishes and added an extra polish to her behaviour just to impress someone, something fishy always happened after.
Her mother poured a bottle of grape wine into her glass and served her some honey cakes and raisins.
Delilah was not really hungry, all she could think of was Julia and the reason she had not returned any of her calls. Julia was hiding something from her, she could feel it strongly. Why couldn’t she give her detailed information about her trip to Dania republic? What was so special about her trip that needed to be confidential?
‘So tell me a little about yourself.’ Mrs. Adediran inquired.
‘Um…’ Delilah began nervously.She didn’t know how to begin and she wondered why the woman was so eager to know about her.
‘I don’t have much to tell.’ She started.
‘Come off it darling, don’t be modest or do you want me to help out?’ Her mother cut in.
‘Honey, I think we should leave them both, they need this time together so they can bond.’ Her father took her mother’s hands, and led them both away from the table.
Things were happening quite fast, and confusing. Why would they leave her on the table to dine with a total stranger?
‘I was born and bred here. I studied accounting in the Federal University of Carida. I work with my father’s company but I am on a four month leave now.’ Delilah said.
Mrs. Adediran was pleased with her profile. She was not only from a wealthy background, but she was ambitious and serious minded, just like her son, Gavin.
‘So you have lived all your life in Carida Island?’ Mrs. Adediran was curious.
Delilah laughed, ‘Not at all, I go on vacations when I am free. I have travelled to five different countries in Africa- South Africa being the first, Zambia, Senegal, Mauritania and Angola. These places have a rich cultural heritage. Then internationally, I’ve been to the United States a couple of times, I’ve been to London thrice and I have set foot in Asia once.’
‘What took you to Asia?’ Mrs. Adediran was already satisfied with her choice for Gavin.
‘Dubai. I went shopping for someone.’ Delilah blushed as she remembered that particular trip. She had gone to Dubai on a Christmas Holiday with her lover Julia and they had spent all their nights making out and drinking wine.
Mrs. Adediran spotted the glitter in her eyes as she spoke of Dubai.
‘Can I ask you a rather personal question?’
‘Yes Madam, go ahead.’
‘Are you in a relationship with someone currently?’ The woman inquired.
Delilah dropped the fork she held, her heart was beating fast. She knew she was a terrible liar and she didn’t want to mess things up with her parents who knew she was not seeing anyone at the moment.
‘We just broke up.’ She lied.
‘Perfect.’ A smile warmed Mrs. Adediran’s face.
‘Huh?’ Delilah was confused.
Mrs. Adediran warmed her shoulder with a touch, ‘You see Delilah, I have been on a little search for a suitable wife for my son, Gavin Adediran. You come from a powerful home, a Christian family, a perfect match for my own family. I have already discussed with your parents and they like the idea of you and Gavin being together.’ she released Delilah’s shoulder and pulled out Gavin’s picture from her hand bag.
‘Here…that is Gavin.’
Delilah’s heart dropped at the sight of his dark eyes.
‘Your parents have agreed. Everything rests on you now.’ Mrs. Adediran smiled, she could see a flame of admiration glowing in Delilah’s eyes.
The man was very attractive. He looked tame yet powerful. He looked kind yet commanding and autocratic. There were many things about this man, many sides to him. He was different from the other men she had seen, his looks were rather too wild to be tamed with a word as ‘Handsome’. Gavin Adediran was not handsome, he surpassed it.
She thought of Julia and how much she loved her. But what if Julia had gone to Carida to see another woman? Or man? What if she was cheating?
Delilah closed her eyes, she was confused! She knew very well that she could never come out as a bi, her parents would disown her, and she would become an outcast in her family and community.
She planned to get married one day, but not this soon, everything depended on Julia.
‘I’ll think about it Madam.’ Delilah smiled.
‘Perfect, please call me when you have made a decision. I cannot wait to see you in Dania republic.’ Madam Adediran bustled with joy, Delilah was smitten with Gavin’s look it was that obvious.
Her phone buzzed five minutes later, it was Julia.
‘Excuse me Ma; I need to take this call.’ Delilah left the dining room immediately.
‘Julia, where the hell have you been and why have you been ignoring my calls?’ She fired at her lover.
‘Can you just stop raising your voice bitch?’ Julia snapped at her.
‘What? What did you just call me?’ Delilah fumed.
‘I called to tell you something important, but your bitchy attitude won’t let me. Goodbye.’ Julia ended the call abruptly.
Delilah took the phone from her ears and stared at it.
‘Okay, that didn’t just happen.’
Tears stung her eyes as she went back on their conversation. Julia was with someone else, she felt it.
‘There’s no need of wasting my time on you.’ She wiped her face with the back of her hands, straightened her skirt and walked back to the dining.
‘I think I am ready.’ She announced.
‘For what dear?’ Mrs. Adediran asked.
‘To meet with your son, Gavin.’
To continued…
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EPISODE 6
Dania Republic…
‘Shit.’ Julia cursed as she dropped the phone in her purse. She was in a terrible mood today. She felt choked by the images of her life in Dania that kept flashing through her mind.
This was not good for the job. She wished she could’ve told the Phoenix about her inability to carry out the job, but that would have meant her death. With the Phoenix, there was no refusal; all you had to do was obey.
She had never experienced any fear whenever she came close to her victims. But something strange happened to her earlier, while she’d shaken hands with her new boss, Gavin Adediran, she had felt a cold sensation all over her body. That was nothing but fear, raw fear.
There was something strange about the man. She was scared of Gavin Adediran.
‘I need to get my shit right.’ She murmured as she stared at the bathroom mirror.
She needed to get her act together and study her new environment. First, she would forget everything that would get her distracted, first on that list was Delilah, and her sister…
She took out the picture she had always kept close to her heart, that of her and her sister hugging each other. She walked straight to the nearest open cistern and tossed it in.
‘I am sorry sister, but I have to let you go. I have to get this job done.’ She flushed the toilet hurriedly and returned to her bag.
She took out a vial containing some wraps of cocaine, the drug was her favourite, it calmed her nerves always, made her feel relaxed and on top of the world.
She hummed Kendrick’s Bitch don’t kill my vibe before sniffing the white powder into her nostrils. The powder tickled her a bit, then dissolved into her nostrils, melting away into the river of her blood.
A fire started in her brain, an ecstatic feeling waved over her.
As she lifted her eyes to her reflection on the mirror, she met a woman with hollow eyes and a confident smile. This was all she needed to get rid of Gavin Adediran.
She repeated this sniffing process till she was satiated.
Her body stilled as her phone rang, it was The Phoenix.
‘Shit.’ She exhaled sharply and gathered the other paper wraps back into the vial.
‘Master.’ She whispered.
‘How far have you gone?’
‘I’ve gotten a job. I shook hands with him today.’ She replied.
‘Good.’
A portentous silence hung over the phone. Then the master said, ‘Very good. Check your mail, I’ve sent you more details about Gavin. His church, his family and…the dinner.’
‘What dinner master?’ Julia asked.
‘Weeks back, one of your sisters was sent to trail Gavin Adediran. He walked into a bar and spoke with a drunk lady whose phone we tapped. We have been watching these two closely and they would be having dinner tonight.’
‘That’s wonderful.’ Julia smiled, this would make her job easier.
‘Why can’t I just kill him at once?’ She was getting impatient.
‘Be careful, Gavin is a dangerous man. You are the tenth assassin to go after him. The others either ran away or died mysteriously.’ The master warned.
‘You must meet a certain man tomorrow by the Central Dania Park. His name is Paul and he is a master too.’
‘As you wish master,’ Julia held her breath, releasing it immediately the call was over.
She quickly took out her jotter, and scribbled down all the points.
Why did The Phoenix want Gavin Adediran dead? From the little she knew about him, his money was clean, so were his records. The man was not a shady person, so why did the Phoenix want him dead?
She was never told the reason why the organisation wanted a particular person, but she was curious about Gavin, the man seemed really different from the other people she had been assigned to kill.
She couldn’t wait to see him dine with his woman. Maybe she could trail his girlfriend or whoever she was, maybe she could find out more.
Gavin had called Ore ten minutes earlier, asking for her address as he meant to pick her up for their dinner. His mind was troubled still, he had prayed and asked the Holy Spirit to help him understand the vision about the strange man. But there had been no other revelation or answer from him.
‘Be with me tonight Jesus.’ Gavin kissed his mini bible and dropped it in his pocket; he never left home without it.
He was dressed simply in deep blue denim and a black jacket. He couldn’t wait to see Ore again; he was very excited about this dinner.
‘Someone is going on a date.’ Lily who’d been watching a soap opera turned her attention towards him.
‘Seriously?’ He laughed.
‘I can’t wait to tell mum about this, so she could stop fishing for a wife’ Lily winked.
‘By the way, where is mother? I have not set eyes on her the whole of today.’ Gavin asked.
Lily was about to respond when the door flew wide open and their mother walked in with a blazingly attractive light skinned woman.
‘Gavin, please meet Delilah.’ His mother led the lady towards him.
Dania Republic…
Gavin couldn’t take his eyes off the pretty lady. She had a beautiful face and an inviting smile, but the moment he looked into her eyes, he found a well of emptiness and loneliness settling there.
‘Nice to meet you Delilah,’ He tore his eyes away from hers and moved towards her.
Mrs. Adediran was all smiles, she read Gavin’s warm reception of Delilah as progress. She just couldn’t wait to make this girl her daughter- in-law, she was the perfect woman for Gavin.
‘I’ve heard so many things about you too Gavin. You’re such an amazing person.’ Delilah’s voice was excited and full of expectation. She realized the picture of him that his mother had shown him back in the Island of Carida was a lie. Gavin was more handsome in reality.
She took in his leather jacket and his denim, he had a good dress sense too. His sexy black eyes were all consuming, he exuded a kind of energy, an authority that she didn’t understand, yet she yearned to be a part of it.
‘Really? Am I that popular?’ He winked and offered her his hand which she took without hesitation.
Delilah laughed, ‘That would be a story for another day.’
‘I see you two are getting along perfectly, why don’t I make some tea or cabbage soup?’ Mrs. Adediran walked up to them.
Gavin sighed as his eyes fell on the clock; he was already thirty minutes late. Ore would feel bad or think he wouldn’t show up again, but he was determined to see her…to look into her angelic eyes once more.
‘I am sorry mum, I think you should take good care of Delilah, I have an important meeting to get to.’ Gavin apologized, but he was smart not to tell his mother about the nature of this meeting.
‘Oh…’ Delilah arched a brow; she ran her eyes over his clothes once more. Whatever meeting he had was not a business meeting, else he would’ve been dressed formally. Her heart missed a beat as she imagined him being with another woman.
She pushed the thoughts aside as he placed a warm hand on her shoulder, ‘I’ll be back for you Delilah, mum and Lily can take good care of you.’ Gavin said to her.
His words made her feel special. It made her feel like a horse with wings and she would soar in these new skies like the victor that she was. Already, her heart was fastened to Gavin Adediran and nothing was going to tear them apart.
‘Don’t be sad Delilah, Gavin is also a pastor. He is a very busy person, but he keeps to his promise. He would be back soon.’ His mother cut in, feeling confident that her son had accepted her choice for him.
‘Very well then, see you people later.’ Gavin waved at the women before strolling out.
Delilah couldn’t take her eyes off him, she liked him already! She had put Julia behind her and she would move on like nothing ever happened between them.
To be continue…
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EPISODE 7
She threw her phone on the bed and sat dejectedly, why had Gavin abandoned her? She had not asked him for a date, he had been the one to suggest it, why had he forgotten her now?
Ore felt slightly foolish as she stared at the clothes sprawled at the foot of her wardrobe. She had tried on different clothes, tossing each aside after staring at her mirror. She had wanted to look her best for him, after trying out ten dresses she had settled for something simple.
She paired her black skirt with a peach chiffon blouse. She packed her long black hair in a bun and wore a pair of gold earrings. She wore nude lipstick a touch of eyeshadow and mascara.
She hummed a song as she stared at her ceiling; it was happening all over again.
Tears splashed in her eyes as she remembered the evening that her ex had dumped her. She thought of the vision of him she had earlier in school…she straightened up immediately as she heard a knock on the door, the thought of Paul vanishing from her mind immediately.
‘Who’s there?’ She waited for an answer before pulling open her door.
‘It’s me…Gavin.’
She couldn’t hide the excitement that coursed through her the moment she set her eyes on him. He had not abandoned her after all!
‘Um, come on in…’ her palms suddenly felt wet, as they did whenever she was nervous or anxious about something.
Her breathing became fast as he walked closer to her, no man had ever made her feel this way.
‘I am sorry Ore…’ Gavin stood just a stone throw away from her.
Her heart fluttered as he apologized, no man had ever apologized to her, not even her ex Paul. She swallowed and took a deep breath, not knowing how to respond, so she simply smiled.
‘Thank you.’
‘You have a beautiful place.’ Gavin’s eyes roamed the cosy and warm apartment, it was small but neat and well arranged.
A picture caught his eyes, it was on her centre table.
‘Looks familiar…’ he pointed at the photo.
‘Really? Those are my classmates; we took a group picture once.’ Ore replied, the smile she wore fading slowly from her face as she remembered how she had been treated as an outcast back in school.
Some of the girls knew she came from the orphanage and they knew how girls from the orphanage always got raped and sexually abused, she had confided in one of the girls, sharing the pain she experienced on daily basis, only for the girl to share her secrets with others.
From her secret grew lies and rumours, one that spread through the whole school.
‘Cute picture,’ Gavin remarked, the uniform of the pupils seemed quite familiar but he soon lost interest. All he wanted was to get to a fancy place, drink some wine and eat good food with Ore close to him.
‘Are you ready to go now?’ He asked.
‘Yes. Yes.’ She nodded, her excitement returning soon after.
Julia was highly prudent in her job. She decided to meet up with the other master as directed by The Phoenix, there was no point of waiting. Time was a luxury, that she could not afford.
Gavin Adediran intrigued her, how could a man withstand ten assassins before her? What was so special about this man? She couldn’t wait to place her finger on that mirage.
She had waited at the Dania Central Park as directed, hoping to see the new master that would give her instructions.
She took in the clean smell of the air, loving the way the breeze danced with her hair. It was night, so the sun had divorced the clouds, sending the moon to do battle with the stars that multiplied each minute.
A smile curled her beautiful lips as he basked in the gloriousness of nature…
‘Dania with the beautiful sky,’ She murmured and closed her eyes.
Dania Republic was just as beautiful as she remembered. It was less industrialized than Carida, the people were much more friendly and it’s cities were not as heavily populated as Carida’s.
Julia missed her home. She missed the sister, whose reflection she had flushed down the toilet earlier.
She felt sorry for her actions, for shutting her lover Delilah out, but it was important for her to make those sacrifices, all she wanted was a special place at the Phoenix and she knew how she could gain that spot.
Killing Gavin would make her a hero, it would make her the most successful assassin that ever lived and she wanted that more than anything. It was not like she enjoyed killing people, but she had been trained to do so from an early age. Blood was the language she understood. Death was her culture. Taking lives was her pleasure. Guns were her gods and she worshipped them with her heart.
Her skin tingled, the hairs on her nape arose as she felt a presence. Julia reached out for her pistol immediately, knowing that she was no longer alone.
‘You can put your gun now Julia…relax.’ an unfamiliar baritone announced.
She rose to her feet immediately and swirled round to face him.
He was a tall and dark man. He was handsome too but his eyes were cold and held no humour, not that she needed it, but she felt uncomfortable with him. She didn’t like him one bit.
‘Master…’ she bowed her head immediately as she recognized the tattoo of a phoenix on his neck.
‘Rise…’ The master said to her.
‘I know that I am supposed to tell you more about Gavin Adediran, that would be another day. There is a project I am working on…’ he paused and looked towards his car.
‘What project master?’ Julia bowed her head.
‘Come with me.’
Julia fell behind his shadow as he led them towards his convertible.
The master pulled open his car immediately, Julia felt shocked as he spotted a teenage girl whose hands and feet were tied up. She wore nothing but her panties and her bra…
‘Is this the project?’ Julia swallowed, feeling sympathy for the girl, she was even surprised at her own project.
‘Yes, her name is Bella and I want to train her to be like you’ The master grinned wickedly.
‘Oh…’ Julia arched her brow.
‘It is called Operation wild the dove. Ten girls are selected, raped and tortured. The strongest that survive are trained into assassins, but they would be more ruthless and dangerous than your type.’ The master winked.
His description of what was done to these girls already weakened her, but she tried so much not to show this.
‘They will be better assassins because their tongue would be cut off; they will live underground for the rest of their lives; stepping out of the establishment of the Phoenix only when they have to assassinate someone.’ The master explained.
Julia felt sick as she stared at the innocent eyes of the girl. Her body was covered with wounds and scratches and her lips were swollen.
Julia dragged her eyes away from the girl and settled it on the ground.
‘The reason we want Gavin Adediran dead is because of a prophecy he made some months back.’ The master replied.
Gavin had stood in his altar prophesying about an evil organisation that would make use of young girls to wreck havoc to the whole world.
‘So killing him would also kill this prophecy?’ Julia pondered.
‘Yes…you must go now Julia…the lovers must have reached the restaurant now.’ The master said.
Julia bowed, she had a spying job to do.
‘Make sure you get as close as possible. I want to hear about everything being discussed.’ The master gave her further instructions.
‘Yes master.’ Julia nodded.
‘You may call me Paul, I have not yet reached the level of master. I am aiming towards it.’
To be continued…
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EPISODE 8
Dania Republic…
Ore and Gavin had talked about a lot of things on their way to the restaurant. She got to know his favourite colours and the food that he liked most. Gavin was such an interesting person and it baffled her that the media would leave this part of him and focus on spreading rumours and fictitious details about his lifestyle.
‘Look, I’m sorry I have been talking about myself Ore, tell me a little about.’ Gavin apologized. He had been carried away and had ended up talking about himself for more than five minutes. He was not eccentric or an egomaniac, he was simply thrilled that she would show interest in him.
Ore bit her lips and fiddled her fingers not knowing where to begin. Her heart broke into a wild dance as she remembered her past. No way! She couldn’t tell him about her past life, she couldn’t let him in, she was ashamed of her past and it had to stay buried in her mind.
‘I…I have nothing much to say.’ She blinked away the tears that had gathered in her eyes.
‘Hmm’ Gavin felt a barrier, like something was preventing her from speaking up about herself. He had noticed that same barrier the first time he had set eyes on her. Ore seemed to be carrying a burden that was too heavy for her delicate shoulders. He understood from her body chemistry, that he was not comfortable talking about herself, he’d met a lot of people like that, so he let it slide.
‘There’s nothing much to tell, I’m just a teacher.’ She laughed, but her voice sounded strange to her ears. It was a nervous crackle.
They were silent for the first time since they left the house.
Gavin pondered on the vision he had after shaking hands with his newest staff Irene. He thought of the beautiful lady his mother had come home with from the Island of Carida.
Ore knew her behaviour had forced him into silence, he was probably regretting hanging out with her in the first place. She had to say something; she had to win his attention one more time.
‘I had a vision! A bad one.’ She shifted uncomfortably. She was not just sharing it to get his attention, but because it troubled her.
‘Really?’ Gavin drove towards the Car Park of the restaurant.
‘Yes…I saw a man. His eyes were dark and gloomy. He had a puckish smile and the face of a murderer. It was really gruesome.’ She pressed her hands against her laps, hoping she would never see a vision like that again.
Gavin brought the car to a halt and pulled out the key from the ignition. From the tone of her voice, this vision was quite serious. He could sense her fear; he wanted to be a part of it. He wanted to help her through it.
He’d wanted to tell her about his own vision about the strange man that had introduced himself as “Paul,” but he had decided to keep it to himself till the Holy Spirit made things really clear. He was not the sort of man to interpret dreams and visions through the witnessing of the flesh.
‘Have you seen this man before?’ He inquired.
Ore bit her lip, if she told Gavin his name and the relationship she shared with the man, it would make their date awkward.
‘Um…’ she stuttered, not knowing what to say next.
‘Why don’t we talk about it when we are more relaxed?’ Gavin asked.
‘Yes. Yes, that would be nice.’ She nodded.
He stepped out of the car first, then turned to her side and helped her out. She felt loved, she felt like a queen and she imagined briefly what being this man’s wife would look like.
‘You’re so beautiful tonight, God took his time while creating you.’ Gavin adulated her.
‘Thanks.’ Ore smiled, she knew she was beautiful on the outside, but would he still be this nice to her? This caring? When she finally opened up to him about her past?
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Julia was still weak from Paul’s revelation. It was quite clear that she was working for an insane organization. The swollen eyes and split lip of the teenage girl she had seen in his car haunted her mind. She fought desperately to overcome the stagnant image, but it wouldn’t leave her.
‘Not now, not now.’ She whispered as she got out of a cab.
If she were home, she would have taken some drugs to lift her spirits, but she wasn’t. Besides, she never took drugs or alcohol whenever she was on a spying mission, she liked to get accurate facts and details which she would pursue later.
‘There you are…’ A smile curled on her lips as she stared at the car she had seen earlier at the office. It was Gavin’s car.
She grabbed her phone and snapped the number plate for evidence.
He was here, this would make her job easier.
She marched into the fancy restaurant with confident strides, Gavin Adediran was her greatest challenge. How he escaped other assassins intrigued her, but she reminded herself that she was different. She had never messed up a job before and she wouldn’t now.
She slid on her shades before reaching the door, she still needed to protect her identity.
‘Welcome to La Sleligar’ A woman smiled and pulled open the door.
Julia strolled in without a second glance at the woman, she raised her head and scanned the faces of the people in restaurant, in a sharp moment, her eyes found him sitting close to a blazingly attractive young woman, her blood began to boil.
‘I will feed your head to the birds.’ She mumbled and marched towards a table that was just after theirs.
‘What would you like to have?’ A waiter came up with two menus and handed it over to the customers.
Ore’s eyes were on the menu, but her heart was somewhere else, her thoughts were on the vision. She liked Gavin’s company, but she didn’t want to ruin their date by bringing up Paul.
Oh lord, please help me. What am I to do?
‘I would have what she is having.’ Gavin offered the waiter a polite smile.
‘Nutmeg bread.’ Ore blurted out.
‘And?’ The waiter asked.
‘You could serve us fish sauce and a bottle of red wine with very low alcoholic content.’ Gavin took over.
‘It shall be done.’ The waiter bowed and walked away.
Gavin noticed she was absent minded. He didn’t like the energy that she exuded, wasn’t she happy to be around him? Had he said anything to offend her?
‘Ore…’ he leaned closer and grabbed her arms.
‘I am sorry I ordered for Nutmeg bread, I’ve never eaten it. I just ordered!’
‘Hey, Nutmeg bread and cakes is a special food of the Caridans, I’ve tasted it once and I enjoyed it. It’s cool.’ He grabbed her hands and gave them a squeeze.
His touch started a fire that she never knew existed. She was forced to look into his dark eyes, which were warm and welcoming.
‘You’ve been jittery all evening, can you tell me what the problem is? The thing about problems is this, it does not go away. You need to share with someone and I am here for you. Or have I said or done something that has upset you in any way at all?’
This was her only chance to talk about the vision, the only chance to tell him of the man who had dumped her after two years of courting.
She was going to take it.
Julia could hear their conversation very clearly from where she sat, she had been trained in eavesdropping on the faintest of conversations, so she had no problem listening to Gavin and his lover.
‘Ore…’ she muttered, but pushed the thoughts aside. This was work and she needed to keep feelings out of it.
‘The vision I had was about a man I once dated. His name is Paul…he looked really dangerous and different from the man I knew. I don’t know what this means. I’m really scared.’ Ore said to Gavin.
‘Did you say Paul?’ Gavin asked.
‘Yes, you know him?’ Ore was watching his face now.
Gavin felt the Holy Spirit stir his insides, his feet and arms tingled as God’s spirit welled up in him. He closed his eyes and waited for the spirit to speak.
‘I am listening.’ Gavin whispered in his mind.
‘Leave the restaurant immediately. You are being followed.’
His eyes snapped open and he grabbed Ore’s hand, ‘I am sorry, but we must leave now.’
To be continued…
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EPISODE 9
Delilah spent the night in Gavin’s sister’s room. She liked Lily immediately, who wouldn’t? She was friendly and nice and she was a very open minded person.
Lily enjoyed Delilah’s company, she seemed like the type of woman her brother would welcome. Delilah was well versed in the bible, she had exposure and she came from a wealthy home.
‘You and Gabriel would make a power couple.’ Lily teased.
‘You think?’ Delilah liked the sound of that.
‘Who is this girl?’ Delilah had been watching Lily’s old photos. She noticed an ebony skinned beauty whose eyes reminded her of Julia, her ex lover.
‘Ore, she was the school whore’ Lily remarked dryly.
‘Oh…too bad.’ Delilah opened another page in the album and continued feeding her eyes with the pictures.
Dania Republic….
Ore was hesitant at first, wanting an explanation for their sudden leaving, but one look at his stern face shut down that part of her that had wanted to argue. Gavin dropped some money on the table and called the waiter’s attention to it, then rushed out of the restaurant with Ore close to his side.
He was not the type of pastor that argued with the Holy Spirit or took his warning lightly, before the lord had spoken to him, his spirit must have sensed something dangerous lurking around.
‘I am sorry for this, but I have a good reason.’ He pulled open the car door and helped her in.
Ore had waited for his explanation, was he ill or something? Or didn’t he enjoy her company?
Her insides squirmed as she remembered she had mentioned her ex. Paul! She had ruined this date with her own hands, if she had known she would not have mentioned him, but what about the dreadful vision she had about the man?
‘I am sorry I upset you Gavin…I didn’t mean to bring up my ex.’ She licked her lips nervously, ready to say more. She just couldn’t let Gavin dump her, Paul had already broken her heart, somehow she had come to accept his absence, but Gavin? Gavin was a good man and she knew deep down that she did not deserve him.
‘Upset me?’ His brows came together in confusion, what was she talking about?
‘I was not upset about your trance, we left because the Holy Spirit asked me to. Something was not right in that restaurant and I had to leave. It is not good to disobey his voice, disobedience comes with consequences.’ Gavin explained patiently.
Respite washed over her as she realized their leaving was in no way connected to Paul. But what about the revelation she had about him? Didn’t that mean anything?
As if reading her thoughts, ‘You know it’s quite strange that I had a vision today at the office, A man came to me and introduced his name as Paul.’
Gavin had prayed about this vision but he was yet to receive answers.
Her heart was pounding fast now, her breath was ragged. Was Paul trying to jeopardize her friendship with Gavin? What was he up to?
‘Don’t worry Ore, on our knees, we’ll get to the bottom of this.’ He noticed she was worried.
‘Okay.’ She mumbled.
He didn’t mean to pry, but he had to ask her questions about her ex, he guessed the lord was trying to lead him somewhere.
‘How did you guys break up?’ He blurted out.
Ore sighed not knowing how to begin.
Before Paul, other men had come and gone, but they never loved her else they would have been patient with her. She was mostly depressed and suffered mood swings, all these were after effects of her constant abuse at the hands of the men that lived with them in the orphanage.
Her eyes watered as she remembered her first sex. She had only been ten years old when it happened. She had gone out to urinate since they had no toilets within the hostels, one of the gatemen covered her mouth with his rough hands and pulled down her clothes.
“No!” Her screams were muffled by the width and thickness of his palms. Tears poured down her cheeks like a river, but the death of night swallowed her shouts for help. It didn’t take long before he plunged his penis into her…this singular incident signalled the cycle of sexual abuse in her life.
‘Are you okay?’ Gavin noticed she was crying. He felt bad for asking her about her ex, from her reaction, it was obvious that the break up had been messy.
‘Look Ore, you don’t need to talk about him. I’m sorry I asked, I just wanted to be sure we’re both safe.’ He hated seeing people cry, this one was an angel and it hurt him that he’d made her cry.
She was living a lie if she thought a man like Gavin would accept her and love her. She was damaged goods, a tough bundle to be with.
‘Stop the car.’ She wiped her face.
‘What?’ Gavin was astonished by the tone of her voice which had receded to a biting cold.
‘Stop the car!’ She snapped at him, irritation embraced her as images of the past hurts and rejection flooded her mind.
Gavin obeyed and pulled over at once, she grabbed her purse and jumped out of the car at once, running into the emptiness, loneliness and eerie silence of the unknown street.
‘Wait! Ore!’ Gavin got out of the car, he had wanted to follow her, but stopped as she began running, what was wrong with her.
He returned to the car, set to chase after her. He had made the mistake by letting her go, something was not right with Ore and he felt she needed him more than ever.
He was about to start the car when a white envelope caught his eye, he was sure he had not brought that along with him.
‘Definitely not mine…’ he lowered himself and raised it closer to his orbs, so he could have a better view.
When he opened it, he found a black and white picture of two little girls, one of them he recognized instantly as Ore, while the other one had piercing eyes which were pregnant with familiarity.
He had a strong feeling he had seen the other girl somewhere….
“Go Home.” The Spirit of God whispered to him.
‘I can’t just go home Lord, I can’t leave her there. She is hurting because of me, I shouldn’t have asked her any question. Please don’t tell me to go home.’ Gavin had to argue with the Spirit for the first time.
There was silence for two full minutes…
“She is not hurting because of you…”
‘Then why is she hurting? Tell me…please.’ He spoke to the spirit through his mind.
“Can you handle it?” The Holy Spirit asked.
Gavin was about to ask another question when he felt the urge to look up, he took in a deep breath and stared into the streets…he saw a team of twelve angels holding placards that read: “Go home, you cannot handle it!”
The sight of their fiery blue eyes and their pristine wings scared him at first, their swords were sheath but the scabbards were still fiery. He knew he had no option but to obey.
But he was eager to know what Ore was keeping from him, he wanted her to trust him with her secret, her life.
To be continued…
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Julia had noticed their sudden movement from the restaurant, she was no fool. Somehow she had a feeling that Gavin knew he was being monitored, this was the reason he had left with his girlfriend, but his sudden exit did not deter Julia from following him.
‘Shit.’ She clenched her fist as she saw his car move away the minute she arrived the strange street.
She had planned to shoot him there and then as Gavin seemed evasive, this could be the closest she would ever get to him.
‘Fuck, he’s gone…’ she felt her pocket for her revolver which was still intact.
She closed her eyes and took in the stale air of the dirty street, how could she fail on her first mission? No, she had to do something, she had to chase after him.
If her new master Paul called for some info, what would she tell him? The Phoenix accepted no excuses, it was either you delivered or you failed to deliver.
Julia drew out a pack of Marlboro sticks and pulled one out, her heart sank as she realized she had not come with a lighter.
‘Everything is shit down here!’ She tossed the cigarette on the floor and watched the stars that stalked her with.
‘I miss this…’ a small smile played on her lips as she remembered the times she used to spend with her older sister before she was taken by the Phoenix. Immediately the memory flashed, she forced it out of her mind, this was not the time to focus on past meetings with the people that she loved.
This was the time to find Gavin Adediran and kill him for good.
She had managed to get some pieces of their small talk, her heart skipped as she remembered they had made mention of her new master, Paul, but she had not been able to get more as more people had flocked into the restaurant.
‘I have to find my way through this…’ Julia licked her lips anxiously thinking of a plan. What if she tried to seduce Gavin at the office? Maybe he would slip and tell her all what she needed to know.
That sounded nice to her, but what if it failed? She could lose her job, and that would push her farther away from him and the mission.
‘Fuck.’ She cursed.
Suddenly, the hairs on her neck trembled as a gentle wind of a human presence rocked them. She felt for her gun and held it tightly as she realized someone was behind her.
She waited for a voice or a message but when there was none, she pulled out her gun and swirled round.
‘Please don’t kill me!’ Ore screamed.
She was done crying and feeling sorry for herself, she regretted running out of Gavin’s car like that, she needed to call him and apologize for her behaviour.
Julia recognized her at once as the lady that had been with Gavin, this was it! She was the key to everything!
‘Please…don’t…I’ll give you my phone, my money, anything you want.’ Ore fell on her knees.
Her attacker was strikingly beautiful, she had the perfect physique and soft facial features, she reminded her of Oye, her younger sister who was fondly called, “Oyibo pepper.”
But this was not Oye, her sister if she were still alive would not be a criminal. Ore was terrified of this lady as her eyes were unusually calm and unreadable. She couldn’t tell if she were happy or sad, if she would show her pity or if she would pull the trigger.
Julia was drawn to the woman’s eyes, she was natural yet very attractive, and she found it difficult to utter any word as she was lost in her eyes.
She wanted to ask her about Gavin, then shoot her afterwards. She wanted to ask how they knew Paul too, but when she opened her mouth, no words came out.
Was this some kind of magic? She was Julia! She killed without thinking, blood and bullets were the only language she understood.
‘Please …’ Ore begged, she was so terrified of the gun.
But Julia wouldn’t listen to her pleas, since she couldn’t ask the questions, she had no other option but to kill her as she had already seen her face.
She pulled the trigger and released it. A loud scream broke the silence of the night.
Gavin had not slept much at night, he couldn’t stop himself from thinking about Ore, so he was the first to wake.
After saying some prayers, he moved straight to the kitchen and made himself a cup of coffee, he had a lot of business meetings to attend and he needed all the energy he could get.
‘You look more handsome without your shirt on.’
Gavin froze as he realized there was a visitor in the house, he had totally forgotten about Delilah because of the events of the night.
‘Delilah…’ he turned round and faced her, he swallowed as he saw through her transparent and lacy night gown, he quickly pulled his eyes away and focused on the ceiling.
‘What kept you out so late?’ She asked.
‘I…I had some engagement.’ He stuttered.
‘Gavin! I may not come to work today, Irene our newest worker would fill in my space, what do you think?’ Lily called to her brother, but stopped the moment she found him and Delilah alone in the kitchen.
‘Oops.’ Lily rolled her eyes and retreated.
‘Can I come to the office with you?’ Delilah asked.
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‘Um… if you want to.’ Gavin stuttered, trying hard not to stare at her body. He hadn’t expected her to approach him this way. He had not known her for long, but he had expected her to carry herself like a virtuous woman. His mother had introduced her as a lady from one of the most serious Christian families in the Island of Carida. Right before him stood a seductress, one that had desperation smeared all over her features, he resented her at once.
‘I want to Gavin…but I need to know if you really want me there.’ She sauntered towards him, knowing the power that her well carved body wielded.
Right from the moment she saw his picture, she was attracted to him. Gavin was the only man that she had truly admired, the one that she desired more strongly than her former lover Julia, who was yet to call her.
‘It’s going to be a busy day for me Delilah, I don’t want it to look like I am ignoring you. I have a lot of meetings to attend, you heard what my sister Lily said.’ He was not lying about the meeting, he was only trying to get himself far away from her.
One thing was certain, his mother had chosen the wrong bride for him, Delilah was not suitable to be his wife, the Holy Spirit didn’t have need to tell him this, he had already made up his mind that his mother would not choose a bride for him.
‘Okay then…I will just do something else. ’She was not happy about his busy schedule but she wouldn’t give up on him just yet, she had come to Dania republic for Gavin and she was not going to leave without him.
‘Very well then, have this for a successful day.’ She leaned forward, her chest almost meeting his’
Gavin held his breath, he felt trapped and cornered and there was no way of escape.
Delilah considered his well of dark eyes, then dropped her lips lightly on the side of his face. Her breath was hot against his skin, she smelt of lust, perversion and wanton desire and he didn’t want to have anything to do with such a woman.
‘I have to go back to bed, sleep calls.’ She patted his chin and moved out of the kitchen.
‘Have a beautiful day too, Delilah’. He called after her.
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EPISODE 11
He was greatly relieved that she was gone; he could now focus on other things.
His mind rested on Ore, he wondered where she was and how she was faring. He was eager to learn about her pain and what had driven her into the night.
“Can you handle it?” He remembered the question the Holy Spirit had posed.
He was a pastor, he had heard a lot of confessions; stories of regret; the darkest and dirtiest of secrets, he was sure he could handle anything. He would not let the Spirit be, he needed to know Ore’s pain; he wanted to be a part of it.
However, concerning the strange vision of the unfamiliar man whose name was Paul, he felt he had his answers. Since he had been Ore’s ex, he may still have interest in her.
‘You don’t like her do you?’ Lily strolled into the kitchen.
‘Like who?’ Gavin lifted his eyes from the mug he held and glared at his younger sister.
‘Come on bro, don’t play dumb with me. We both know the person in question.’ She crossed her arms against her chest and leaned on the tall gas cylinder.
She liked Delilah for her elder brother, she felt he mother had made the right choice but it seemed her brother’s mind was somewhere else. Gavin and herself were close, the only secrets he kept from her were the secrets revealed to him by the Holy Spirit or the secrets of his church members, aside these, they were one in blood and in flesh.
‘It’s too early to assume, I think Delilah is a beautiful soul.’ He knew his sister and his mother were taken by her false charms, but he was not swayed by it.
Lily moved away from the cylinder and moved to where he stood.
‘Tell me Gavin, are you seeing someone? Who did you hang out with last night?’ She winked and rubbed her palms together, eager for some news.
‘I already told you baby sis, it was a business dinner, what more do you want to hear from me?’ He gulped what remained of the brown liquid then dropped the mug into the sink.
‘Okay then…’she seemed to believe him, ‘I just came to tell you that mum is really excited about you two, she cannot wait for the big day!’
Gavin laughed inside of him, but appeared cool on the outside.
‘Well, in the end, God’s will, must prevail.’ He winked and strode out of the kitchen so he could prepare for work. He decided to give Ore some space, whenever she was ready to talk to him, she had his phone number.
Now, he had to focus on the meeting he had the next day.
To kill Gavin Adediran would be the hardest job she would ever do, but she was not scared. Julia feared no one, no child of the phoenix threaded the path of fear. She had seen death face-to-face, she had been caged by darkness, she had swum in the river of blood, but she had come out victorious.
There were many ways to kill man, the first way was to poison him.
‘And if this does not work…’ she stared at the poisonous substance in the little emerald vials he held in one hand…
‘This will…’ she raised the bright red lipstick and drew an arc on her lips. If he escaped her seduction, he would not escape the poison. Every man had a price, everyman had a weakness. To pull down the stronghold, one needed an entrance to the inside.
She wore a short skirt that revealed her sleek and creamy laps, a lacy top that showed just lovely boobs.
‘How long do you intend to keep me here? I have done nothing to you, you should release me.’ Ore struggled to break free from the metallic cords that bound her to a wooden chair.
Julia ignored her and focused on her make –up.
‘The Police would find the guy that you killed, they will trace him to you. If I were you, I’d flee town never to return.’ Ore was angry at the stranger who held her against her will.
Julia bit her lip and glared at the woman whose mouth ran like a damaged tap. She cursed herself for not ending her life the night before. She had pointed the gun at Ore, but someone else had showed up in the street, a drunken man who had also seen her face, she had no option but to end his life and flee the scene with Ore.
Anger burned her cheeks bright red, she dropped her lipstick and walked towards her captive. Before Ore could utter any other word, Julia released her hand and struck her across the face.
‘Don’t you ever threaten me…don’t you ever threaten a child of the phoenix. You know nothing about me, you know nothing about my journey in life. I am the shadow, I am death. I choose who lives and who dies, so you should be thankful that I spared your life.’
The sting of her slap silenced Ore for just a minute.
‘You lie! You didn’t spare my life, the lord Jesus whom I serve, spared my life. Death has no power over me because I serve the resurrection and the life.’ Ore would not let her situation weigh her down. She had faith in the lord, she had faith that he would deliver her from the hands of this mad woman.
Her only ache was the way she had treated Gavin…Julia had seized her phone and other properties that belonged to her, no one would know her whereabouts. She was in a fix!
Julia hated the words that she spewed, those words tormented her. She realized there was something odd about this lady, whenever the urge to kill her crossed her mind, something else would come up.
‘I’ll be back for you; I’ll send you to heaven to see that your Jesus.’ Julia hissed angrily, then fetched some pieces of cloth on her bed and stuffed it into Ore’s mouth.
She returned to the dresser to apply another coat of powder on her face when the Phoenix called. She froze, took a deep breath, ‘Master Paul.’
‘There’s been a murder in Walstreet Odoja, the style is like yours, do you have anything to do with it?’ The master asked.
Julia turned around and stared at her captive, who was gasping for breath with tears streaming down her face.
‘I had to kill him, he saw my face when I was about to shoot Gavin Adediran.’ She lied, she could not tell the master about Ore, or else he would call for her instant assassination, which she was not ready to carry out.’
‘You followed him…’ The master said.
‘Yes, I almost had him but he slipped through my fingers.’ She returned.
‘Good. You should make another attempt.’ The master suggested.
‘Yes, today. I plan to give him the swift death.’ Julia was confident that this would work.
‘I will be expecting the result. Play safe Julia.’
‘Thank you Master.’
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EPISODE 12
‘I will be expecting the result. Play safe Julia.’
‘Thank you, Master.’
The conference hall was already occupied with people, who waited for the arrival of their boss. Just in time, Gavin swaggered into the hall in a maroon suit and milky white shoes, all murmuring ceased and everyone rose to acknowledge the entrance of the boss.
‘Good morning everyone, sorry I had a rough night.’ He took his seat.
“Good morning sir.” The board members chorused.
He took out some files from his briefcase and skimmed through them.
‘Where is Mr Arongwa?’ Gavin asked after the head of the board.
Silence stepped into the room.
He noticed a sad look on the faces of most of the board members.
‘Sir…his only son was murdered last night, as we speak, Wal street Odoja is under lock by the Police,’ Another board member dropped the morning’s paper, “Davina’s Daily,” In front of Gavin.
His heart missed a bit, he recognized the street at once, Ore had jumped out of the car into these streets.
‘No.’ He muttered, then rose to his feet. He needed to find Ore.
You are reading Davina Diaries Fiction: Springs of fire EP12
She didn’t like the coldness in Gavin’s eyes when he’d walked out of the house, without waving at her or saying anything sweet. She hated being put in that position, she hated being ignored. This made her quiet throughout breakfast.
‘What’s wrong honey? Aren’t you enjoying the nutmeg bread? Your mother made me understand that these were your favourite foods.’ Mrs Adediran pointed at the ceramic plates on the glass table, which contained assorted pastries and nuts.
‘I am sorry Ma, I just don’t feel hungry.’ Delilah replied.
Lily who’d been fiddling with her phone, dropped it and focused on the other two women. She had not joined her brother Gavin at the office, in fact, she didn’t plan to work today since her new worker, Irene was available.
She didn’t like the look on Delilah’s face, she had a feeling Gavin was not attracted to her, which was insane, considering, how beautiful and homely Delilah was.
‘Are you ill? I am sorry Delilah, the weather over here in Dania is different from that chilly Island feel. You just need to adapt…soon, you’ll officially become a Danian, what would you do then?’ Mrs Adediran leaned forward and rubbed her temple.
She closed her eyes as the older woman stroked her forehead.
‘Um, I just don’t feel wanted here.’ Delilah confessed.
She liked Gavin, from the moment she set eyes on him, a fire had started in her bones and she was not going to deny what she felt for him. When she had approached him in the kitchen, she had done so with purpose. She’d wanted to feel his lips, she had wanted to feel his hands all over her body, but she had met a resistance. A strong one. A powerful one that would not be broken easily…
But she had to break it, she needed to shatter it into pieces. She had given up on her ex-woman lover Julia, she couldn’t give up on Gavin too. Gavin was meant to feel the void that Julia’s exit had left in her life and she would not return to the Island of Carida without her man by her side.
‘Good gracious! Why would you utter such words?’ Mrs Adediran pulled her hands away from Delilah’s face and rose to her feet, she glared at her daughter Lily, her eyes burning with accusation. She was sure her daughter had done something to hurt Delilah.
Lily felt her mother’s heated gaze directed at her.
‘I am not the one who is making her feel unwanted and unloved. Don’t look at me that way mother.’ She came to her defence.
‘Then who? I can’t believe you guys will jeopardize my efforts. I know the pains I went through to get Delilah here. It took a lot of convincing, not just from her, but her parents. Nobody can destroy my plans.’ The woman was enraged.
‘It’s okay mother, have a seat, I shouldn’t have told you if I had known it will upset you this much.’ Delilah tried to calm her down, but Gavin’s mother wouldn’t have any of it.
‘Mum…I think you should talk to Gavin. He is the one playing ignorant. He knows what to do; he is the pilot of this plane. If he does not start it, then we are not going anywhere.’ Lily was still convinced that her brother was keeping secrets from her.
‘What’s that supposed to mean? Gavin knows that I want the best for him, I love him as my son and I have the right to choose whom he wants to be with.’ The woman was starting to see things clearer than before.
‘Does he? He’s acting like he is being forced to be with Delilah. But we all know that she is the perfect woman for him.’ Lily returned.
Delilah felt pleased to hear those praises, pouring out from their lips. She felt glorified. She loved that his mother and his sister were already on her side, but that was not enough to make her relaxed. She still needed to stand up for what she cherished, she needed to fight for this love.
‘I think he has a woman.’ She blurted out.
Well, that had to explain the resistance she felt in the morning. Most men had orgasm by just staring into her eyes, but Gavin? He made no move to touch her; there was no longing in his eyes.
Lily scoffed and avoided her mother’s eyes, she had thought the same thing too but since she had no evidence, she didn’t pursue the matter.
‘Is this true Lily? Is Gavin seeing another woman?’ Mrs Adediran directed the question to her daughter.
‘I think so mum, I have harboured that thought for a long time.’ Lily replied.
‘Do you know of this woman? Do you know her personally?’ The woman inquired.
‘No’ Lily shook her head.
‘I know you want what’s best for your brother, I know you love him as much as you do. Please, Lily, do whatever you can to help us. Gavin needs to be with the woman that I have chosen for him. I want you to find this other woman and bring me every detail, don’t leave anything out.’
Lily was as determined as her mother, she liked Delilah for her brother and she would do anything and everything to see that dream blossom into reality.
‘I will do as you have said mother.’
‘Good, I must go for my run now, have a lovely day you two.’ She waved at the girls.
‘Bye mother!’ They both waved back.
Once she was out, Lily moved out of her chair, she pulled one closest to Delilah and settled in.
‘My brother once mentioned a certain Ore…’
‘Ore? Can I see her picture?’ Delilah’s heart wrenched as she imagined Gavin being with another woman.
‘No, I do not have her picture, but I promise you, Delilah, I will find everything I can. I am on your side.’
‘Thank you, Lily.’ Delilah replied.
‘Keep the change.’ She murmured to the taxi driver before strolling into the massive structure that belonged to Gavin Adediran. Julia had never felt this confident, she stroked the bag that contained the poison that was meant for him.
‘Today is the day.’
The sun flashed in her eyes, the wind came to play with her hair, a call of a strange bird distracted her before reaching the entrance, when she looked up, she found a dove on a Bentley, close to where she stood.
Its eyes were dark and haunting. An ominous bird it was.
For some reason, staring into the eyes of the delicate yet strange looking bird stirred a well of anxiety and restlessness in her.
It took her great courage to tear her eyes away from the dove, ‘It’s just a fucking bird.’ She cursed under her breath and marched into the building.
She felt her phone buzz as she reached her office, her boss was calling, Lily.
‘Good morning Madam.’ Julia said.
‘Irene…morning, how do you do today?’
‘I am fine Madam.’ Julia replied.
‘Good. I will not be working today and you know there’s a lot of work to be done. You’ll be briefed by Mr Ette. I want you to stick closely to Gavin today, and help him out with all that he needs. Can you do that?’ Lily asked.
‘Yes, yes I can.’ Julia’s joy was boundless, it was indescribable. Lily was delivering Gavin directly into her hands and she couldn’t miss out on this opportunity. Now, she had to make a choice.
How would she kill him?
‘Nah…’ she shook her head, she never liked the idea of seducing him, what if he rejected her advances? That would mean her losing her job, which would take her farther away from him and that was not a good thing.
‘There’s always a plan B.’ she unzipped her bag and fetched the emerald vial that contained the deadliest of poisons, just one drop was enough.
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EPISODE 13
Julia laughed hysterically, her eyes danced as she envisioned him bleeding through all orifices on his body. She would be the first woman to break that record in the Phoenix. She would be the first to kill Gavin Adediran, a man that had been escaped the Phoenix for years.
She stopped laughing the moment she heard a knock on her door, ‘Um, come in.’
The door was pushed open and Gavin’s secretary walked in, ‘Good morning Ms. Irene, the boss would love to see you in his office.’ The girl announced with a polite smile.
Julia returned her smile, ‘Thank you Amara. I will be there in a few minutes.’ The secretary flashed a bright smile once more before leaving.
She quickly pulled out a mirror from her bag, focused on her reflection.
‘You can do this Julia, all of your life, you have wanted honour and glory from the phoenix. This is the time to get that which you have desperately sought after for many years.’ She knew what this would mean for her if the job was smooth. She would get a promotion from the Phoenix, more money, more trips and this in turn, would facilitate other plans she had for herself and her lover Delilah.
Tears welled up in her eyes as she thought about her lover, she missed Delilah but she couldn’t be with her right now at Carida, the Phoenix came before other things.
She dropped the mirror and held on to the vial, just a few drops and Gavin would be gone.
As she walked past other offices, she heard hushed voices and sobbing, something was going on, something she was not aware of.
‘Hey, Amara, is there something going on?’ She marched to the secretary’s desk.
‘Yes Ma. Mr. Arongwa lost his only son.’ Amara replied.
‘Geez, that’s bad.’ Julia rolled her eyes, not she cared.
‘Yes, he was shot the night before by an unknown person at Walstreet Odoja, the police are investigating as we speak. The news is everywhere, I am surprised you didn’t hear.’
Julia grinned, ‘I am sorry dear, not all of us are current. I must see the boss.’ She was about leaving when she noticed a tray of steaming coffee on Amara’s desk.
‘Um, do you mind if I take that in? I guess it’s meant for the boss.’ Julia’s heart was pounding fast against her chest, she hoped the coffee was meant for Gavin, else the girl would be suspicious.
‘Um, he returned it. The death of Mr Arongwa’s son has affected him badly.’ Amara explained that Gavin had refused to take his morning coffee and the snacks it accompanied.
No, this couldn’t stop her. This was the only chance she had to take Gavin down and she was not going to miss it.
‘Well, some people are more persuasive than others. The boss needs to eat something, so he could have the energy to run about the day’s activities, don’t you think?’ Julia grinned and scooped the tray into her hands without permission.
‘True, the boss is an emotional person,’ Amara supplied extra information.
‘That’s nice to know, I will see him now.’ Julia winked before moving to the door.
‘Thanks Ms. Irene.’
His eyes were on the lord. He yearned for the presence of the spirit, he sought to inquire of the lord on Ore’s whereabouts. He was so broken on the inside, he wept for Mr. Arongwa’s son who was murdered, he was hurt that Ore would turn off her phone so he wouldn’t be able to contact him.
‘Lord please speak to me.’ He prayed.
He missed Ore, he wanted to be a part of the pain that she was going through. He felt worse that she had built a wall around her heart, a wall that had prevented him from reaching out.
“Gavin…”
A still small voice called out to him. His eyes opened sharply, they fell to the wall where he saw a bright light glittering. Bright sparks danced upon each other, there was a strong angelic presence in the office.
Gavin wiped his face, so he could see clearly. He stared at the angel who appeared on the glittering wall. He wore a long and golden garment that dropped on his knees. His hair was raven black reaching to his back, neatly packed and bound together by a milky band. He carried a sword in a hand and a goblet in the other.
His eyes were a wild raging sea.
“Gavin…” The angel called again.
‘Yes…’ Gavin moved closer to the wall.
“I am Daran, the Angel of Preservation, a servant of Yahweh, the God of the Hebrews; A servant of his son, Jesus and a servant of the comforter, the Holy Spirit take, drink.” He offered the goblet to Gavin.
Gavin was hesitant at first, ‘I am sorry Angel of the Most High God, what’s in it?’
The being was silent, he said nothing but held out the goblet closer to Gavin.
‘Okay.’ Gavin nodded, took the goblet and emptied the contents into his mouth. His tongue cringed at the bitter taste, he immediately rushed towards his refrigerator for some water, but stopped as he remembered the Angel whose wild eyes were still on him.
“Father says you should be careful. There’s a conspiracy in the country against you. Watch and pray lest you fall into temptation.”
‘What sort of temptation?’ Gavin was eager to know this answer.
“The type that walks in with a black dress and an emerald vial. Goodbye Gavin.” With these, the being faded into the glitter, when he was completely swallowed by it, everything became normal.
‘Thank you, Jesus.’ Gavin whispered, but he was still unsatisfied with the Angel’s visit, why wasn’t Angel Daran more specific? Gavin understood that he had to be patient, all will be revealed when the lord was ready to tell him everything that he needed to know.
‘I will wait for you Lord.’ He repeated this prayer in his heart till he was satisfied in his Spirit. Gavin strolled to the fridge and pulled out a bottle of water, he was ready to drink when he noticed that the bitter taste was gone.
‘Knock, Knock.’
‘Come in.’ He returned the bottle and waited to see the visitor.
Surprisingly, his newest employee who had come highly recommended by Lily strolled into his office with a very revealing dress and a tray that contained the coffee he had rejected.
‘I brought your coffee sir. You must take it to regain your lost strength.’ She fetched the cup and offered it to Gavin.
He wanted to reject it the second time, but he decided to take it, ‘Thanks Ms. Irene.’ He grabbed the cup and emptied the dark brown liquid into his mouth.
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EPISODE 14
Dania Republic
His tummy rumbled as he had not had anything for breakfast, once he finished, he replaced the mug on the saucer and smiled at her, ‘Thank you Ms. Irene, I feel better now.’ Gavin caressed his chest lightly as a sharp pain pierced into him.
Irene returned his smile, while closely scrutinizing him, she had faith in the potency of the poison she had slipped into his drink. She knew it would work in a short while, within two days, Gavin Adediran would be dead and that would earn her a promotion in the Phoenix.
‘Are you alright sir?’ She asked in a concerned voice as he winced.
The pain seemed to spread to his belly, then his legs, what was happening to him?
‘Um, I am fine Irene, no need to bother.’ He clenched his teeth and wobbled back to his seat. Gavin knew something was wrong somewhere, he had never had this experience. He tried to think of the meal he had eaten the night before, he realized he had not really taken anything.
‘But you don’t look fine…’ she rejoiced inwardly, she had not expected this sort of reaction, the poison was legit! Julia couldn’t wait to return home, she couldn’t wait to sniff in some coke to celebrate her victory. It was only a matter of time, before Gavin would drop dead and she would return to Carida Island where she would resume her affair with Delilah whom she had not called for some time now.
Gavin shut his eyes to the present, the pain fed on his strength and an unusual weakness came upon me. His heart spiraled in a wave of anxiety and fear, what if the angel that had visited him was a demon? The angel had given him something to drink, what if that had been a poisonous substance?
‘Lord, help me…I hope I have not made any mistake.’ Gavin wheezed, then started to cough as his chest tightened.
He had tested the Angel, he had called on the name of the lord Jesus, and the Angel had acknowledged the authority of that name. What then was the problem?
‘I am fine Irene, there’s something you must do for me.’ He fought with this pain, he was determined to find a solution.
He wouldn’t let whatever he was feeling to interfere in his work at the office or the other meetings he had. He still had to find Ore somehow and talk to her, he missed her.
‘What could that be sir?’ Julia asked sweetly, she just couldn’t wait to return home.
‘Um, my sister wouldn’t be coming to the office today, she is swamped. So she asked you to stand if for her and she believes you are capable…’ he paused, he groaned, it seemed his fingers were being hit by something really heavy.
‘Sir?’ She raised a brow, seeing him in pain could almost turn her on.
‘Yes…um, just take these files and work on them, thanks.’ Gavin grunted, he struggled to breathe, he felt very uncomfortable in the office.
She collected the files gingerly and polished her demeanor better, the fire in her eyes dimmed as she let in some moisture, she needed him to believe that she really cared.
‘Sir, I am sorry about the way you’re feeling, what if I call someone? Or a doctor?’
He saw the tears that had welled up in her eyes, but he wouldn’t have an employee weeping on his behalf, ‘I am fine Ms. Irene, just get on with your work, thanks.’ He nodded.
She watched as he struggled to breathe, she saw the perspiration that had blossomed on his forehead and dribbled down the side of his face.
‘If you insist, have a nice day sir.’ She flashed him a smile before turning her back towards the door.
‘You too…’ he murmured.
He knew his condition was not ordinary, he had been fine before drinking that potion from the Angel, but, that was an Angel of the Most High God.
‘I am sure my work is not yet finished on earth, you cannot just take me home, not now.’ He reached into his mind and cried out to the Spirit of God, which seemed to have abandoned him at this critical moment.
“You’ll be fine. I knew this was coming and that was the reason I sent Angel Daran to save you. Stand still and see the Salvation of the Lord, the lord is mighty to save, he is mighty to deliver. He turns the wisdom of they that plot in darkness into foolishness. Arise and walk…you are healed son.” The Holy Spirit whispered in a still small voice which was followed by the entrance of a gentle breeze, that cooled Gavin’s skin which had begun to feel somehow warm.
His eyes were still closed when the wind danced in, it took just a minute and his system was returned to normal.
Gavin snapped out of his mind and parted his lips as he sucked in fresh air. He felt his feet. The pain was gone. He was alright.
‘The pain is gone! Thank you lord,’ He fell on his knees and began to adore the Spirit in the tongue not known to men, in the tongue not known to Angels.
He had been on the floor for close to thirty minutes when his phone buzzed and he had to cut his thanksgiving short.
Now he was alright, he needed to find Ore, so they could go over the events of the night before. He had begged the Spirit to reveal what the problem was, but, he had not received any revelation. This meant that, he had to use his discretion.
But one thing was for sure, whatever secret Ore was keeping from him, he could handle it.
‘Hello,’ he pressed the landline against his ears, this was a business call, he guessed it was the one he had been expecting.
Some foreign investors had shown interest in partnering with him, to create a branch of his company in the Island of Carida. He had planned to discuss it with the board of executives, but walking into a hall decked with petals of sorrow, faces adorned with gloominess, he had no option but to give Mr. Arongwa the respect he deserved. But he was willing to listen to what these foreigners had to say as they had first contacted his sister, Lily.
‘Hello, I believe I am speaking with Mr. Gavin Adediran…’
‘Yes, Good Morning to you, who am I speaking with please?’
‘My name is Amusat Paul, I represent the Phoenix, the multimillion baby care company that wants to partner with you. I contacted your sister months ago, she said you will call.’
From the tone of his voice, Gavin realized this man was really interested in partnering with his company.
‘Um, can I send one of my people over to get a glimpse of your company? It’s not that I do not trust you, I just want us to take time and know each other well before the first meeting.’ Gavin drummed the table with his thumb, now that Lily was busy with Delilah, he needed someone to handle this.
‘I will agree to this, if you will let me send someone from our company over to yours. Deal?’
‘Yes, deal. I’ll start the process tomorrow.’ Gavin had already made up his mind on who to delegate.
‘Good.’
‘Have a nice day Mr. Amusat, I hope we will be able to work together and bring something new to the people of Carida.’
‘We will, I have faith in you, in us.’ The man beamed.
‘Thank you.’ Gavin’s lips curled into a smile as he dropped the phone on the receiver.
Things were happening too fast, he couldn’t focus on work. He decided he would leave a message with his secretary, while leaving to check on Ore, as she had refused to take his calls.
‘Amara!’
‘Sir.’ She scurried into the office.
‘I need you to do something for me, do a little research on “The Phoenix.” It’s a Caridan brand, they produce and distribute baby products and are interested in partnering with us, because they want us to help them produce baby monitors and toys for kids with special needs. We have the technology, they have the brand name, so you see why this is important for me?’ He needed her to understand just how delicate and important this job was.
She affirmed with a nod, ‘Yes sir.’
‘Find all that you can and when you are done, contact my sister. I need someone to go over to the Island of Carida tomorrow, if she is not free, let her suggest one of her staff. Is that clear?
‘Yes sir.’
‘Good.’ He grabbed his briefcase and stormed out of the office. He couldn’t wait to set eyes on his Ore again, he had missed her.
To be continued……
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EPISODE 15
Hours had passed since her attacker had left the house, she had succeeded in pushing out the piece of cloth that her kidnapper had gagged her with. Her mouth felt bitter, her throat was parched and her tongue burned as she had not anything to eat or drink since she was abducted.
She had cried enough, she had wept till her shoulders sagged and head throbbed, obviously, tears were not enough to get her freedom. She had seen the anger that burned in the kidnaper’s eyes. She looked crazy, and she had wild eyes like she was possessed by a demon.
Ore was grossly terrified of what would happen next, what would the lady do to her on her return?
‘I caused all of this, I shouldn’t have left him.’ She murmured, if she had not run out of the car, she would have been safely home now, tucked in her bed with her teddy bear next to her.
She had no friends, no family, no one except Gavin, that is, if he cared enough to check on her after the way she had treated him.
‘The school…’ her voice was faint, yes, the school where she worked could notice something odd about her disappearance as she was not like some of the teachers who had joy in staying back from work.
She had enjoyed teaching those kids. It was her passion, it was her job and she took it seriously.
Her wrists and ankles had been bound by the finest or ropes, she couldn’t run, she had tried, but she couldn’t…
‘Please save me, Lord Please…’ she began to cry afresh.
Yes, she had always wanted to end her life in the past. She had contemplated suicide on three occasions, but since the day she met Gavin at the bar, after Paul had broken up with her, her life began to have a meaning…a purpose and she was not about letting that go.
‘I need you now more than ever…’ her voice croaked, her heart was broken.
If only she would be given a second chance at life, she would work on the hurt, the hatred and rancor she had harbored inside of her all these years.
She was about to say another prayer, when the door flew wide open and she staggered in.
‘How is my darling prisoner doing?’ Julia grinned, then shut the door of her hotel room very quickly.
Ore felt like raining curses on her, she felt like telling how cruel she was to tie an innocent woman up and to kill an innocent man.
‘Oh don’t look at me like that, I am not your enemy…’ Ore threw her bag on the bed, unzipped it and fetched a bag of Potato chips accompanied by a chilled bottle of yoghurt.
‘I got this for you, I know you are hungry, sorry I didn’t feed you before leaving, my bad.’ She pressed a hand against her chest and bowed her head.
Ore couldn’t believe this, ‘Feed me? I am not your pet you psycho. You need to get me out of these ropes else I will scream until people come down here…’
Julia ignored her and kept digging things from her bag, ‘I got Marlboro Cigs, a bottle of Squadron, um…I got a new sex toy, I haven’t had sex for a long time and I miss my girlfriend…’ she tossed the items aside and crashed on her back into the bed cushion.
‘Jesus…’ Ore was horrified as she stared at the items, her eyes narrowed as she saw a plastic envelop full of white powder. That had to be drugs, there was no argument, she was dealing with a crazy woman.
She licked her lips nervously as she stared at the sex toy, was she going to rape her or something?
‘Lord Please…’ her lips shivered, she couldn’t take any more pain.
Julia’s head spun from too much drinking, but who could blame her? She was celebrating her victory over Gavin Adediran whom she gave a two days’ ultimatum to die.
‘I am not going to rape you…’ she had heard Ore praying.
‘I don’t do ugly people, I will show you my girlfriend’s picture was I take a bath, her name is Delilah and she is really pretty.’ Julia dragged herself lazily from the bed.
It had been a tough day at the office, but she needed to get cleaned up and prepare herself, because once Gavin was dead, she was going back to Carida.
‘I don’t want to see her, you freak of nature! I don’t want to see anyone! Just let me go, I have done nothing to you…’ Ore cried, then begged, ‘Please…whoever you are, I know deep down that you are a good person, just help me.’
Julia was stunned by Ore’s use of words, no one had ever told her that she was a good person. She was a born killer. She created widows, orphaned children, she was the definition of unrest.
‘Hey, stop talking, it’s either you eat your Potato or you shut the fuck up.’ Ore’s words made her feel different, she imagined herself as a good person but when she remembered the consequences of betraying the Phoenix, she had to let her guards up.
She worked her face into a frown, then marched straight into the bathroom with the Squadron and the plastic envelop that contained her coke. It was time to get high.
Ore was deeply confused and distraught. It seemed her kidnapper had no plans for her. She didn’t want to let her go and she didn’t want to kill her. What did this lady want from her?
“Love…she needs Love.” The Holy Spirit knocked on the door of her mind.
Ore almost sneered at him, but she held herself, ‘But I don’t have any love to give. I am just a broken woman who is trying to find her path in life.’ Ore’s mind whispered to the faceless spirit.
“I know, but some are broken while others are more broken. She is in darkness, you are the only one that can lead her out. She is the answer to the only thing you have always looked for.” The Spirit whispered in her ears.
‘No, you don’t understand her. She is a woman lover! A drug addict! A drunk! A killer! How am I supposed to love that? Surely Lord, light has no relationship with darkness.’
“I know Ore, but I am light and the world is darkness. I gave my light to darkness, the light of my son. This is the reason some are saved and some are not. You have to show her love because I first loved you…’
Ore rolled her eyes, the Spirit never understood the ways of men. He always asked her to do difficult things.
She was about to tell him that she would disobey for the first time, she was ready to bear the consequence of her disobedience but she stopped when the bathroom door opened and Julia strolled out.
‘Who were you talking to?’ She asked Ore, her face was white as sheet and her eyes were terribly swollen and reddish.
Ore was afraid to speak, for her captor held a gun.
To be continued…
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EPISODE 16
He had gone to her house but had not found her or any of her neighbors, so he had turned back dejectedly. He guessed she was still not ready to see him, he decided to give her space till she was ready to talk. The Police had described the death of Mr Arongwa’s son as a revenge attack by a rival cult, so that had calmed his fears. He guessed Ore was okay wherever she was, she was not just ready to speak to him.
Gavin was reading an inspirational book when his sister walked in without knocking.
‘Hello bro.’ she smiled.
‘Lily…’ his eyes left the pages of his book and settled on her face, she seemed excited about something.
‘Did Amara deliver my message?’ His eyes returned to the book.
‘Yes, but I didn’t come here to talk about work, I need your phone to do something…’ Lily asked.
‘What exactly?’ He raised a brow, she had this prankish look on her face. He knew Lily could be naughty at times, but he didn’t know what to expect.
‘Um, there is a Gospel song I’d like to get.’ She replied.
‘Okay, you can have it. It’s on that table…’
She could swear that she had heard Gavin’s girlfriend talking to someone, but there was no one else in the room except herself.
‘I…I wasn’t talking to anyone.’ Ore held her breath as she stared at her captor’s hazy features. She was high on coke; her face had paled and her eyes had changed from the light brown shade she knew to a dim cinnabar.
‘Okay, you’ve not eaten…’ Julia dropped the gun on the bed and stared at the potato chips she had gotten for her.
Ore’s mouth felt dry, she didn’t know what to say in return. Why was this lady so nice to her? What did she want?
‘Not hungry.’ Her reply was curt and swift, as if the words flowing from her lips would bite her.
She tore her eyes away from her captor’s face and stared at her toes, trying to figure out the best way out of this situation, because she was not ready to show this woman any form of love. She was prepared to go against the wishes of the Spirit this time around.
‘I guess you’re afraid I’d kill you…’ Julia chuckled, she was in good spirits as she never conversed with her captives.
‘I am not afraid to die.’ Ore fired bitterly, she had enough of being kept in one position. Her heart yearned for freedom, her heart yearned for Gavin Adediran.
Julia sauntered towards her and grabbed her chin fiercely, prodding it upwards so she could stare at Ore’s face properly.
‘Tell me your name…’ Julia asked, she was suddenly curious about this lady.
‘Don’t you already know that?’ Ore wouldn’t give her another chance.
‘I hate repeating myself.’ Julia smiled and lowered her face, so that her captive’s face was just an inch apart from hers.
Ore felt uneasy as Julia’s alcoholic tinted breath waded past her nostrils, it was obvious she was drunk.
‘Well…since you wouldn’t tell me your name, let me tell you mine…’ she released Ore’s face and jumped on the bed, giggling and clapping her hands. She seemed greatly excited about something, but Ore couldn’t tell.
‘My name is Ore, satisfied now?’ Ore snapped.
Julia quieted at once, the drug resurrected the memories she had buried inside of her the moment she became a daughter of the Phoenix.
Ore watched as Julia’s eyes softened, she had not seen this side of Julia before…this was yet another proof that she had a soft side.
Julia remembered the name, “Oreoluwa…,” that was her sister’s name, the sister she had been torn away from…
‘Are you okay?’ Ore sensed she was not totally steel and rocks, a part of her was broken, a part of her needed healing.
Julia quickly shut the door of her mind, she buried all memories and focused in the present.
‘You have a beautiful name…’ She sighed and rubbed her temple. Her head was throbbing and her feet were tired from working all day at the office.
Ore loved that they were conversing; maybe the Spirit wasn’t wrong to ask her t show love to her captor. After all, the Bible encouraged people to love and forgive their enemies.
‘Um…can I know your name?’ Ore asked.
She knew she was taking a risk by asking that question. This woman was a criminal and wouldn’t dare to reveal her real name. She walked in the shadows and whenever she stepped into the sunlight, she wore a mask. Ore regretted asking the question in the first place, because she knew the lady wouldn’t tell her the truth.
Julia was quiet for some minutes as she pondered on Ore’s question.
She battled with flashbacks at the massive structure where all assassins were trained. They had kept her in a dark room for seventy-one days, till they were able to break her mind and her will. They had crushed her stubborn spirit and made her one of them.
On one of those days, a master had walked in with a thick red scarf that was meant to serve as a blindfold. He had covered her eyes with it and had begun to poke her mind to see how far she had accepted the Phoenix into her life.
“Who are you? What is your Identity?” The Master asked.
“Oye…” She replied stubbornly, each wrong answer earning her a thunderous slap.
However, like the others who had been more unwilling just like she was at the start, she later gave up and got broken.
She had a lot of names, and each name was for a new mission.
When she killed a Governor in Carida, she was Elenora. When she had killed a C.E.O that competed with one of the masters in the Phoenix, she was Adaku. Now, she had come to Dania Republic for Gavin, she was Irene…
When she was with Delilah, she was known as Julia…
‘I am sorry I asked, I don’t know what came over me.’ Ore quickly apologized, in order not to get her peeved.
The effect of the drug was starting to wear off, ‘No, it’s fine. I love people that ask questions.’
Ore felt better, she really wanted to know more about her captor.
‘So tell me, what is your name?’ Ore asked a second time.
Julia wondered why her captive was so eager to know more about her, she decided to tell her the truth.
‘I have no name.’
Her phone rang immediately and she left to take it from the bathroom where she’d been before Ore’s muttering with an unseen person pulled her out.
‘Sorry Ore, I have to get that call…’
‘She has no name’ Ore rolled her eyes, what was that supposed to mean?
To be continued……
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EPISODE 17
Master Paul was calling her and she needed to put herself together before taking the call.
Julia placed the buzzing phone in the trouser of her jean and rushed towards the tub, where she turned on the tap and splashed some cold water on her face.
‘I hope that works.’ She murmured, before taking the call.
‘Master…Good evening.’
‘Julia, how do you do? ‘
‘Fine sir.’
‘If you had heard the news concerning last night’s murder, you’d see that we were able to handle everything. With our connections at the top, the Police now have a new story concerning the boy’s murder. So the air is clear, focus on your job with Gavin.’
Julia’s heart pumped with pride; little did her Master know what she had planned for him.
‘Not to worry, I already poisoned his drink; he will be dead in two days.’ She bragged.
The Master was quiet as no one had ever tried this fit, ‘Is this some kind of joke?’
‘No. I swear it, I poisoned him today.’
‘That’s strange, when I called him earlier, he sounded fine.’ Master Paul observed.
Her heart skipped, why had the Master contacted Gavin without telling her? Was there something he was hiding from her?
‘Sir…you called Gavin?’
‘That’s none of your business, now get back to work and pray that poison works because that bastard deserves to die.’
‘Okay sir…thank you.’
When the call ended, she had a lot to think about. First, why had Master Paul contacted Gavin Adediran?
‘What are you looking at?’ Delilah had walked into Lily’s room without knocking. She noticed the way Lily’s eyes were glued to her laptop screen; Delilah guessed that she was working on something very important.
‘Is it work related?’ She asked Lily.
Lily closed her eyes and opened them again; she didn’t know the best answer to Delilah’s question. She had gotten Gavin’s phone for just one purpose: to go through his cal history and his messages. She knew that her brother was seeing someone, and she had just gotten a name.
‘No,’ Lily lied, not wanting to hurt Delilah’s feelings.
In these few weeks they had spent with each other, she had grown fond of Delilah, and she saw her as the sister she never had. Delilah was fun to be with. She was well informed about other countries, celebrities, foods, and fashion, she met Lily’s taste and this was the reason they were able to get along.
Delilah’s beauty was rare, she could beat a thousand girls hands down in a contest. This was the perfect woman for her brother and no one else, not even this Ore girl, whose name was all over his phone.
‘That’s a lie.’ Delilah observed Lily had avoided her eyes while answering her question.
She rose to her feet and moved to the table where the computer was being placed, ‘What is it Lily? What is bothering you?’ Delilah placed a hand on her shoulder.
Lily was confused, she was torn between the truth and lies. It was a good thing to tell the truth, but could Delilah handle it? What if she told Delilah that her brother was in love with another woman, wouldn’t that push her away?
‘Is something wrong with Gavin? Is this why I haven’t set eyes on him today?’ Delilah’s heart raced, blood pumped in her ears. She had lost a lover once, one who cared less about her, she couldn’t lose Gavin.
Lily jumped to her feet and grabbed Delilah by the hand, ‘It’s okay, my brother is fine. But there is something you should know.’ Lily swallowed the heavy lump that clogged her throat.
Once she let Delilah into this path, there was no going back. Delilah could change her mind about being with Gavin, and her mother would blame her for this. On the other hand, they could come together and fight their common enemy, which was Ore.
‘Go on.’ Delilah relaxed, knowing that Gavin was alright.
‘I think Gavin has someone in his life. I just went through his phone and I saw a lot of things. But please, don’t let him go, love doesn’t come easy. My mother and I are on your side, we want you for Gavin, please…’
Delilah had seen this coming; she now knew for sure why Gavin had rejected her advances. Delilah was perfect, her beauty was mythical, yet he had turned her down. Gavin had been the first man that had resisted her charms.
‘I saw this coming…’ Delilah pulled her hands away from Lily and rushed to the bed, her eyes brimming with burning tears.
She loved Gavin. Yes, she didn’t know him well, but she knew he was hers right from the first day she set eyes on his picture in Carida.
‘Delilah please don’t change your mind about my brother. I could never forgive myself should you walk away…’ Lily joined her on the bed. She knew what loving a man who didn’t feel the same way was.
‘Who is she?’ Delilah held the tears in their place, this was no time to cry. This was the time to show strength, to prepare herself for the worst.
‘I don’t know her, but I know her name is Ore.’ Lily answered swiftly.
Delilah was determined to win Gavin’s love, they were destined for each other and nothing could tear them apart.
‘Please don’t leave Gavin, he is the perfect man for you, he just doesn’t see that.’ Lily begged.
Delilah’s mind was made up, she would be in Dania republic, until her wedding with Gavin was fixed, and there was no turning back now.
‘I wasn’t planning on leaving.’ She wiped her face with her palms. She had to come up with something; she had to think fast before it was too late.
She rose to her feet and moved towards the table where Gavin’s phone was placed. It wasn’t difficult to find the Phone number that belonged to the wretch who wanted to take her man away.
‘That wouldn’t work, I have been calling her repeatedly, but she isn’t taking her calls.’ Lily watched as Delilah fetched her own phone, and tried dialling Ore from her android.
That was tough, Delilah thought. She dropped Gavin’s phone and thought of a plan.
‘People you may know.’ She muttered.
Lily heard her, ‘What’s that?’
Delilah briefly explained: ‘Um, if someone is on Facebook and you have that person’s contact, there is a 90% chance that his or her profile would pop on the “People you may know” column.’
‘Sounds nice, so…’ Lily was still lost.
‘I will add Ore’s number to my contact list, then find her on Facebook. It’s as simple as that. Once we get her, we’ll know what next to do.’ Delilah’s fingers worked on her device, she couldn’t wait to see the face of the woman that had taken Gavin’s heart away from her.
To be continued…
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EPISODE 18
‘Done.’ She logged into her Facebook account and waited for ten minutes.
She thought of all the nasty things she would tell this woman once she saw her face. She would warn her sternly to stay away from Gavin, but if she refused, she would make her life miserable.
‘I think Gavin is coming here.’ Lily rushed and grabbed his phone, as she heard some footsteps towards her room.
All of a sudden, the door to her room was pushed open, and an angry looking Gavin strolled in.
He was surprised to meet Delilah in his sister’s room; he had come to discuss work related matters with her.
‘Um, I am sorry, bad timing.’ He made to leave, but Delilah welcomed him with a seductive smile.
He found it difficult to take his eyes of her clean set of white teeth and her dimples. She was dressed simply, in a green palazzo pants and a pink cashmere top. Her hair was let loose; the curls tumbled upon each other.
‘Hello Delilah, how are you today?’ He quelled the thoughts of her beauty once he remembered that his Ore was still missing.
‘I am fine darling, how about you?’ She sauntered towards him.
‘Fine, can I speak to you for ten minutes outside?’ He avoided her eyes and turned towards his sister who was busy admiring the prospective couple.
‘Sure, anything for you bro.’ Lily moved briskly to the door.
‘I am sorry that I hardly have time for you in Dania, I will take you to my office one of these days and show you round.’ He smiled at Delilah.
Gavin had encountered women like her before; women that were possessed by the spirit of seduction. By the special Grace of the Holy Spirit, he had overcome a lot of them who knew they had this evil nature and were ready to use it, to bring down ministers of the Gospel.
He sensed strongly that she had seductive powers, though she was unaware. He would tread carefully with her.
‘Wow…’ Delilah was all smiles when she heard this. Being with Gavin in his office meant a lot of things.
First, it meant that he was ready to be with her, why else would he take her to his office?
‘What if I come tomorrow?’ She asked sweetly.
He did a mental check on his activities on the next day, ‘I am having a meeting with a baby care company from your country, and it’s going to be hectic.’
‘I don’t mind, I can always tag along. I can offer you some ideas on how to run your business.’ She wanted him to see that she was intelligent and smart. She equally ran her family’s business; she had the experience to work with him.
‘Cool, tomorrow then, let me steal my sister for a while. She’ll be back in a jiffy.’ He winked and spun on his heel, leaving her ogling at his behind.
‘Sexy man.’ She licked her lips; she couldn’t wait to make Gavin her man.
She shut the lusty imaginations that welled up in her mind, and focused on her Facebook app which displayed a list of people that she knew.
‘There you are…’ Delilah’s eyes grew wide as she clicked on the profile of “Ore Martins.” There was something familiar about her smile, and the way her eyes glittered under the sunlight.
‘I’ve seen her before…’ Delilah looked puzzled.
Ore noticed a sad look in Julia’s eyes after the phone call. The once arrogant and hardened criminal looked very sober and afraid.
‘Are you alright?’ Ore asked.
She couldn’t disobey the Spirit now. The Holy Spirit had given her a great responsibility, and she had to handle it well.
‘Yes.’ Julia tossed the phone on the bed and walked towards the bathroom for another dose of cocaine. The powder always made her to forget her problems; it made her feel in total control of her life.
She was a hundred percent sure that her poison would work on Gavin, this was the reason she decided to stay at home the next day, so she wouldn’t be there when the announcement of his death would be made.
‘That’s not going to help you.’ Ore stuttered. She felt a prickly sensation cover her whole body; she knew the Holy Spirit had come to her.
“Call her by her name…” The Spirit pealed in a name into her ears. He always came to her in a still small voice, but he was loud today.
She was afraid of getting Julia upset, but she had no choice, she had to do the bidding of the father.
Julia ignored her captive and continued strolling towards the bathroom. She was bothered by Master Paul’s last statement. What relationship did Master Paul have with Gavin? Why had he not told her that he would call Gavin?
She realized something about the organization that she worked for; they knew everything about her, but she didn’t know much about them.
‘Just mind your business.’ Julia hissed.
‘You are my business Julia!’ Ore’ yelled.
She froze when Julia paused, swirled and marched towards her with an angry face.
‘I told you, I told you I didn’t want to be a part of this…’ Ore whispered in her mind to the Holy Spirit, who had been the one to start the conversation.
“You did the right thing, calling her by one of her names, would draw her closer to you…” The Spirit whispered.
‘What if “Julia” is not her name, she would rip my head off!’ Ore squirmed in the chair where she was being tied.
Ore tried to get the Spirit to say something. She searched deep within her soul, but she couldn’t find him. He had gone silent on her again.
‘What did you call me?’ Julia was terrified of this woman. She had never told anyone in Dania republic her name, how then had Ore come by it?
Ore ran her tongue over lips. She was in a fix! And the Spirit was not there with her.
‘Julia. Your name is Julia. I know you are in much pain, I can help you.’ Ore couldn’t believe her ears, she had not planned to say those words, but they just flew out of her mouth.
Julia froze, was this some kind of magic?
‘Who the hell are you?’ She pulled out a gun from her pocket, nobody knew her name, and this was a mystery.
Usually, the sight of a gun would terrify Ore, but she felt more confident than ever before.
‘You are free to shoot. Yahweh is the resurrection and the life.’ Ore flashed her smile but her smile faded when she noticed Julia’s hands were shaking.
The Holy Spirit had been right; Julia was running away from something. She had to help her out of it.
*****
‘This is good news brother; partnership with the baby product company is a good thing to do. What’s their name again?’ Lily asked.
‘The Phoenix, they produce pampers, napkins, baby wipes and other stuff. I have a meeting with their boss tomorrow, I’d like for you to be there with me.’ Gavin replied.
This made Lily very excited, ‘I love being part of new things.’
‘Delilah would be coming too; I guess she is tired of staying at home.’ He quickly added.
‘That is wonderful news; you too would make a wonderful couple.’ Lily winked.
‘One more thing Lily, you must be very careful when you come to the office tomorrow. Someone tried to poison me, but the Spirit is yet to reveal who it was.’ He warned.
To be continued……
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The Island Of Carida…
The sons of the Phoenix had all gathered in the great Temple of Blood for a symposium on the best way to take down the man, Gavin Adediran, who had rained curses upon them last year after the massacre of some Government officials in Dania Republic.
‘One house!’ Master Paul, who represented the Grand Patron of the Phoenix, yelled at the top of his voice, as he tried to get the attention of his brothers.
‘We cannot fold our hands and watch Gavin Adediran tear down everything that we have built all these years. You are all taking this lightly because you were not in his church when he made negative declarations about us.’ Gregory complained bitterly, he was appalled by the gentility his brothers applied in treating this matter.
‘What would you have us do Greg? This organization has tried to take that fool down, but to no avail. We have sent different assassins to take the life out of him, but they always ended up dead or came back as failures. I think there is more to this man that meets the eye.’ Another brother, Richard, replied.
Master Paul knew why the men were agitated. Though Gavin had not mentioned the name of their organization, he was raining curses on the assassins and their sponsors who had killed some people in Dania, who else were the assassins and sponsors than the members of the Phoenix?
Paul had confidence in Julia. She sounded so confident that her poison would work on the man of God. He trusted her and knew she could take anyone down, but again, he had to remind himself that Gavin had escaped the deadliest of traps.
‘Brothers…I sent Julia to Dania so she could work closely with him. She informed me that she had successfully poisoned Gavin yesterday, so in a few days, he will be a dead man.’ He paused, a little bit confused by the strange silence that engulfed the atmosphere.
This was supposed to be good news, but why were his brothers not excited?
‘This is not the first time an assassin has gotten this close to Gavin, how sure are you that this would work?’ Brother Gregory sneered.
Paul understood their doubts, he held them too, but he wouldn’t let his doubts get the better of him.
‘Julia is not just any assassin. She is the best that we’ve got. She slipped the most deadly poison in the world into his coffee. A man may escape many things, but like Samson, his weakness would be found one day.’ Paul replied.
Brother Richard scoffed, ‘And you think that day is today?’
Paul was irritated by their lack of faith, ‘Well, I have a plan B, this is the reason I came up with a business idea that would bring Gavin closer to us.’
The Phoenix was a well known baby product brand, but only a few knew about the darkness that hid underneath the stainless brand. Only few understood the true meaning of the phoenix symbol on the baby products.
Behind that ageless bird and the pictures of babies, was an ancient organization that derived power in assassinating those who were against her interests.
He explained his business idea to his brothers who thought him very wise and smart.
‘That way, Gavin will not be able to escape us. If he fails to die by Julia’s hands, he shall fall by mine.’ Paul was sure of this.
When he was done speaking, the members of the Phoenix rose to their feet and clapped him. The meeting of their hands rumbled like an angry strike of thunder.
They all couldn’t wait for the downfall of Gavin Adediran.
‘Before we dismiss, I have a little gift for you all!’ Paul snapped his fingers, and the latest addition to the Phoenix ring of assassins was brought forward so his brothers could see her and have a taste of her.
Ego’s body and feet trembled as she was led into the hall. Her body was weak and suffered dehydration, from days of being tortured and starved, in the name of training.
She felt so sick and lone. Nobody loved her, nobody cared about her. She knew she was an adopted child, so her parents wouldn’t bother looking for her.
She knew the men would take turns in raping her, before cutting out her tongue which marked the end of her training.
‘Welcome Bella.’ Paul licked his lips as he stared at her naked form.
Her eyes burned with hatred for this man and all the men who ogled her from their seats. She felt trapped here, she wanted freedom but there was no way out.
‘Come on now darling, don’t be scared. To become strong, you must first taste of pain…’ Paul grinned as the naked girl was pushed towards him. He couldn’t wait to have a taste of her young body.
‘Jesus save me.’ Her lips quivered. But it seems her pleas had fallen on deaf ears when she was propelled to her knees by Master Paul and her bottom was spread apart.
Her screams filled the air.
He saw the men in suits, though their faces weren’t clear. They were in a maze like structure, with masks on their faces. They were clapping and cheering, but suddenly stopped as a huge black bird appeared in their midst.
Without warning, the men fell on their faces and began to worship this bird. Blessing it for protecting them and offering them immense wealth and blessings.
The vision faded from his eyes when he felt a hand on his shoulder.
Gavin dropped the mug that contained coffee and moved his head backwards; his sister Lily had been the one that had tapped him.
END OF PART ONE