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Re: Story: Taking Chances by emsheddy(m): 8:52am On Jun 18, 2013
ehn Princesa, dis tori don dey too long oh. Abeg do something before something do u
Re: Story: Taking Chances by brunoizu(m): 9:48am On Jun 18, 2013
sadPrincesa swt hrt plsss cum n upload nwwwww
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Eneze1(f): 10:10am On Jun 18, 2013
princesa princesa princesa, how many times did I call you? be careful oh, this twist in the story is making me to reload this page all the time, kudos to u girl
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Bigi83(f): 12:16pm On Jun 18, 2013
Am a ghost reader but i just have 2 say sumfin.Princesa u too much,I salute una o.
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Emeraldz(f): 2:17pm On Jun 18, 2013
My own na just to dey read dey go, but I have got to say something. I'm loving this. You are too much.
Re: Story: Taking Chances by oyestephen(m): 3:14pm On Jun 18, 2013
Emeraldz: My own na just to dey read dey go, but I have got to say something. I'm loving this. You are too much.
three much
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Ariyke: 1:04am On Jun 19, 2013
Princess where are u?cry
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Iceprincehkn(m): 8:06am On Jun 19, 2013
Itz seems dis is what yhu want 2 hear! Dis avid spirit am havin for dis story is gradually fading nd am kind of losing instrest, av bin a guest on dis thread for all dis while bt I join NL Because of this "JAW DROPING" and "CAPTIVATING" Story of urz. Bt you can still rekindle my spirit wit constant update nd dat of which am lukin forward 2... B4r nite fallswink! 9ce write up by d way PRINCESA
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Dibangoking(m): 8:47am On Jun 19, 2013
Interest is fading...[though we knw it aint dat easy for u,as we jst read]but,additional energy and speed would be appreciated
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Laxy009(m): 10:16am On Jun 19, 2013
Our dear princesa where are thou? We re waiting o .Dis suspense mood getting too much o.
Re: Story: Taking Chances by princesa(f): 11:35am On Jun 19, 2013
Ariyke: Princess where are u?cry
i kukuma dey here dey feel your pain. i wish i was already dropping the last chapter. *sighs* but am not. sad

i said midweek, and i must deliver today today, so help me God!sad
Re: Story: Taking Chances by AMYpurple(f): 11:38am On Jun 19, 2013
princesa:
i kukuma dey here dey feel your pain. i wish i was already dropping the last chapter. *sighs* but am not. sad

i said midweek, and i must deliver today today, so help me God!sad
AMEN!
Re: Story: Taking Chances by losprince(m): 11:56am On Jun 19, 2013
princesa:
i kukuma dey here dey feel your pain. i wish i was already dropping the last chapter. *sighs* but am not. sad

i said midweek, and i must deliver today today, so help me God!sad

*hears that from a distance*
Hope you are serious, coz you almost had me un following your story*kidding*
But try to update regularly, coz some of us here when reading we don't drop the book until the story is finished! Now if you keep on posting some pinturemick posts that would put our mode of concentration at risk.
So please this is from a friend, fan, etc
DO UPDATE regularly!!! wink
Re: Story: Taking Chances by jojoluv: 1:38pm On Jun 19, 2013
princesa:
i kukuma dey here dey feel your pain. i wish i was already dropping the last chapter. *sighs* but am not. sad

i said midweek, and i must deliver today today, so help me God!sad
this go make my bele kool well well.... Thanks all the same
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Nobody: 2:25pm On Jun 19, 2013
Ok! Now am sulkin.... But why!?!?!? *cryin*. I want more! Been followin the piece, just yesterday though, got here today. Nice! Just like one of my many fantasies, but when i try to write them out, it just doesn't come out spectacular as it is in my head... Your doing a fine job here, thanks for killin my boredom *jumpin on my bed* hit's leg on the bed furniture* ouch! *Bit's tongue at thesame time* awwwwh * with saliva drippin*
Re: Story: Taking Chances by princesa(f): 8:16pm On Jun 19, 2013
Chapter 16.
Jide pranced about the parlor in apprehension, his eyes darting every now and then at his watch, he knew Daisy would ordinarily not be back yet because he had headed home immediately after he dropped the call.

The journey from his office didn't exceed thirty minutes, but given the circumstance that the roads were usually free in the afternoon's because most people were at their work place or at their businesses, there was therefore less traffic on the road.

That had being the reason he'd arrived earlier than the normal thirty minutes he would have.

Yet, that knowledge hadn't lessen his apprehension one bit, he wished Daisy was home already, and it wasn't necessarily because he was starving of her presence, or that he was very hungry as he had claimed, he had his secretary to fix him whatever he needed, so that was far from the question.

The real reason why he had acted so unusual, that even Adamu had opened his eyes in surprise when he drove in had one evil name:

Brenda.

That woman was trouble impersonified. Infact, he had brought up a working Principle to guide him through if he was ever going to save his marriage, and that was: 'The fear of Brenda is the beginning of wisdom'. Just her name and things started happening.

Now with this meet up that Daisy had unwavering decided to go on with, he feared to even imagine what the outcome of would be.

And he was done pretending to like her even for a minute. Why? The girl was obviously a home wrecker with a first class degree, it was a real wonder how Daisy had retained her simplicity and sanity with such an influence like that! Infact, if there was something he fervently prayed for, it was for Brenda to simply disappear to wherever she appeared from
and leave his wife and him alone. How hard can that be? Jide wondered in resignation.

His eyes travelled to the wall clock this time around, the time seemed
stagnated to him. Was it still 2:30 since then? He sighed and carried
his prancing form to the kitchen, in all his apprehension and wandering, he'd actually forgotten that his throat was parched.

Best to take something and calm down for a minute, he thought on his way, if Daisy said she was coming, then she was. They weren't at loggers heads these days so he had no cause to doubt her, he'd just have to be patient for He didn't even know which part of Lagos she'd gone, guess he
would have to casually ask her that when she arrived. Jide concluded and poured himself a cold juice from his wife's stock. Another reason to have juice-crazy wife, Jide thought smiling as he drained the cool and invigorating taste of orange juice, Daisy's favourite flavour.

******
Daisy walked into the parlor to be greeted by the sleeping form of Jide, he was resting his head lightly on the arm of the settee while his legs stretched forever towards the television. She stood a while considering the image before her, her expression blank. Then slowly, she made her way forward.

The sight of Jide brought back memories, and her heart constricted in fresh pain as she considered once more what Brenda had said.

'relax Daisy' she said to herself, as the rush of emotions threatened to engulf her anew, exhaled sharply and paused. Atleast he's entitled to some explanation, she thought calming herself then continued forward, her sights set on the kitchen.

Jide eyes open just then, he adjusted himself when he realised the presence of Daisy who standing staring askance at him.

Suddenly, a smile played upon his face and before he could give a second thought to his actions, he had stood and was embracing Daisy.

Daisy eyes shot up in surprise at the impulsive action of her husband, then slowly the surprise caved in to immobility. She felt like she was being held by something cold, the coldness that described her heart and how she felt at that moment. The thought that Jide had cheated on her drowned out every other feeling she would and should have felt.

'slow down on the emotions dude' she thought drily as Jide pulled out from the embrace just then, his face a flush of mortification and pleasure. Daisy forced a smile on her face as her brows raised an inch.

Jide returned the smile albeit embarrassed while he adjusted his collar which were perfect in their stead.

'pardon me' he muttered and flushed the more.

'k' Daisy simply replied and walked on.

'so how was today?' Jide called in an unsure voice

'nice' Daisy said curtly and disappeared through the curtains leading to the hallway.

Jide stood now transfixed and wondering what had prompted such impulsive attitude from him. A hug! He exhaled and shook his head. Still feeling very awkward and embarrassed, he glanced at the clock, it showed that he had slept for over thirty minutes now, his glance then trailed the empty glass of juice nestling on a table close by.

'must be the juice or the nap then' he defended quietly to himself before settling back on the settee.

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Re: Story: Taking Chances by princesa(f): 8:17pm On Jun 19, 2013
He knew his heart thought otherwise, but Jide quickly pushed the thought away, instead he busied himself with switching on the Television.

Few minutes later, Daisy came into the parlour.

'you said you were hungry or something?' she asked.

'yeah, something like that' Jide replied, his attention turning to her.

'hmmm' Daisy simply said. 'so what do i get you' she added, now walking towards the kitchen 'your royal majesty' she completed in her mind.

'i don't know, i guess anything will do' Jide replied, his voice not too confident.

Daisy didn't reply. She just entered the kitchen, then stood briefly
wondering what she could fix within short notice.

At the end she settled for semovita since there was soup in the freezer.

As she got busy, Daisy wondered what had prompted Jide to call home for a meal, for it happened to be the first time ever since they'd gotten unfortunately married. It probably goes to prove the point, that she was valued more as a cook and nothing more.

And then again what had brought the hug of minutes ago? Not that she was going to give it a second thought, If he wanted to be all emotional and impulsive, he could very well be her guest, afteral, she'd seen a whole lot of it at the wedding then. Talk about impulsiveness, and you were definitely referring to Jide.

The only mystery she wanted to unravel was how he had gotten her number? Did he have that in his possession ever since yet never bothered to call all those while? Only for him to finally utilise it just to ask for food! That man was a big bundle of surprises. Then he'd told her that his heart ached for her, but right now she was finding it extra difficult to believe that bull sh.i.t he'd said. The naive Daisy had been the one who responded to him last Saturday, here was a rebirthed one that could see through his facade, through his recent pleasantries and through his bloody lying cheating tongue.

Nomatter how the situation of their marriage had been, this little dent that included his EX or incumbent girlfriend - whichever was the truth - still needed a lot of explanations to be made before it could finally be resolve. She couldn't just be treated like a crap all this while and then be expected to forget, forgive and move on like nothing ever happened! No sir! Jide Olukoya
can't eat his cake and still have another waiting patiently for him. No way! Not where she was concerned! Lady in red, her lovely black behind, she knew the truth behind it all!

Daisy hissed and raised the cover of the pot, steams from it revealed
that the water was already boiling, she had wanted to place it on the cooking platform, but it bounced unto the floor instead due to the pressure she had exerted on it when its hotness burnt her. It had eluded her due to the distance her mind had travelled.

Recoiling from the pain, she hissed, muttered some angry words before she bent to pick up the cover. Then she proceeded with her cooking, forcing her mind to stay on the task at hand this time around.

Minutes later, Daisy was through and was on to the task of setting the table. Midway in the act, Jide had already risen and was making his way to the dining.

'must be another mouth watering dish' he said cheerfully before sitting down.

'hmmm' Daisy said noncommitantly and walked back to the kitchen, resurfacing with another bowl which she half banged, half kept on the table. Since that was the last of her dining chores, she made to leave.

'you don't want to eat?' Jide asked then and she paused.

'no' she replied curtly

'I've noticed that you don't eat much'

Daisy shrugged, then said: 'offcourse i eat'

'but you hardly eat on the dining with...'

'now stop! You're the one who asked for food, not me. So its best you eat and stop patronizing me!' she snapped angrily and headed out.

'touche' Jide said and sighed. With this new change of attitude, he
didn't need far pointers to the cause, it most definitely was Brenda. What had she said again? Jide thought resignedly. It was foolishness for Daisy to allow her friend influence her every now and then, but he wouldn't allow them mess up his mood atall, he would simply eat and get back to his job, they were so many other things to life than silly annoying pretty wives and their rude, irritable girlfriends. He was the man in this situation, and as soon as he started exerting that right, the better for him. Jide thought angrily as dug into his meal. Even if it seems that they took one step forward and three long strides backwards, a brother still got to eat and work so as to take care of his family, doesn't he?
*******

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Re: Story: Taking Chances by AyoPMP: 8:23pm On Jun 19, 2013
Okay, I stumbled upon this yesterday about 4am yesterday and I am now up to date waiting on the 'update' like everyone else.

VERY MUCH WELL DONE, Princessa!!! I stopped reading novels over a decade ago( fiction/romance/sci-fi, etc). I bought the Davinci code and planned to read it when I retire. Somehow you got me hooked and I am pleased I read it.

A few 'suggestions'(i will not bother with what others have said already) - you have made a few structural/grammatical errors - not typos. Some words can be quite tricky to use when it comes to the right tenses. A rule of thumb is if in doubt, do not use it, there is always a simpler alternative.

Secondly, in the bar fight section, Brenda and Grace attacked each other's tribes - youruba people do this, Igbo people are like that. While I don't doubt that people think and talk like this, as a writer you have become a moulder of public opinion, you are an influencer. Kids and teenagers will read your works and you will help form their outlook/perspectives on many issues. So why not kill two birds with one stone and help promote unity while entertaining people. As the saying goes, "with great power comes great responsibility".

These are just my opinions. Overall you have done a fantastic job!!!

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Re: Story: Taking Chances by AyoPMP: 8:37pm On Jun 19, 2013
I also read you are a student. That makes it doubly impressive! Plus you are doing this from your phone - hope i is a touch screen phone. Please try and exercise your wrists daily to avoid repetitive strain injury(RSI - google it)

I may be wrong but I am assuming that part of the challenges that contribute to the time between updates is the renewal fees for your BB or whatever phone you use. I can only say Thank you and will like to know your name so I can buy your books when you become established.

I think there is one chapter left but I will like us all to show appreciation. Princessa has put in a gargantuan effort here. If 40 of us can give her N1,000, she will be able to get a tablet. I will start the ball rolling with N2,000. Princessa, you can send me your bank details and I will pay in this week. I hope others will be able to help. Please pay directly to princessa if you can help - even if it is N500. Once again princessa - Well done

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Re: Story: Taking Chances by moresignal(f): 8:43pm On Jun 19, 2013
@princesa: y na
Re: Story: Taking Chances by trixandra(f): 8:48pm On Jun 19, 2013
nice job princesa, hope you have a better stock for us tonight
Re: Story: Taking Chances by princesa(f): 8:48pm On Jun 19, 2013
Ayo PMP:
I also read you are a student. That makes it doubly impressive! Plus you are doing this from your phone - hope i is a touch screen phone. Please try and exercise your wrists daily to avoid repetitive strain injury(RSI - google it)

I may be wrong but I am assuming that part of the challenges that contribute to the time between updates is the renewal fees for your BB
or whatever phone you use. I can only say Thank you and will like to know your name so I can buy your books when you become established.

I think there is one chapter left but I will like us all to show
appreciation. Princessa has put in a gargantuan effort here. If 40 of us can give her N1,000, she will be able to get a tablet. I will start the ball rolling with N2,000. Princessa, you can send me your bank details and I will pay in this week. I hope others will be able to help. Please pay directly to princessa if you can help - even if it is N500. Once again princessa - Well done

like for real! cheesy

#rushes to send the account# grin

thank you sir! and the updates are mostly because of my busy schedule here in school. and oh no, its not a torch phone, just some Nokia stuff like that shasmiley


cheesycheesy
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Harmonyemerald(f): 8:50pm On Jun 19, 2013
Girl I like ur story and the write up no doubt but when u cut stories like this, itz not cool naaa
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Tovot: 8:54pm On Jun 19, 2013
see ya head ,when money was mentioned now u open teeth grin
princesa:

like for real! cheesy

#rushes to send the account# grin

thank you sir! and the updates are mostly because of my busy schedule here in school. and oh no, its not a torch phone, just some Nokia stuff like that shasmiley


cheesycheesy
Re: Story: Taking Chances by princesa(f): 8:55pm On Jun 19, 2013
Ayo PMP:
Okay, I stumbled upon this yesterday about 4am yesterday
and I am now up to date waiting on the 'update' like everyone else.

VERY MUCH WELL DONE, Princessa!!! I stopped reading novels over a decade
ago( fiction/romance/sci-fi, etc). I bought the Davinci code and
planned to read it when I retire. Somehow you got me hooked and I am
pleased I read it.

A few 'suggestions'(i will not bother with what others have said
already) - you have made a few structural/grammatical errors - not
typos. Some words can be quite tricky to use when it comes to the right
tenses. A rule of thumb is if in doubt, do not use it, there is always a
simpler alternative.

Secondly, in the bar fight section, Brenda and Grace attacked each
other's tribes - youruba people do this, Igbo people are like that.
While I don't doubt that people think and talk like this, as a writer
you have become a moulder of public opinion, you are an influencer. Kids
and teenagers will read your works and you will help form their
outlook/perspectives on many issues. So why not kill two birds with one
stone and help promote unity while entertaining people. As the saying
goes, "with great power comes great responsibility".

These are just my opinions. Overall you have done a fantastic job!!!

thanks for pointing them out, i hope to work on those structural composition when i edit later on. thanks for also taking your time to read.

about the tribalistic stuff, i hope on touching that aspect some more in my subsequent chapters, and no its not ending just yet, got a few twists and then a finality of the whole drama.

am really grateful for your review.
Re: Story: Taking Chances by trixandra(f): 8:55pm On Jun 19, 2013
princesa:

like for real! cheesy

#rushes to send the account# grin

thank you sir! and the updates are mostly because of my busy schedule here in school. and oh no, its not a torch phone, just some Nokia stuff like that shasmiley


cheesycheesy
Igbo girl, see how her body don react sharp sharp, dont forget to update as you are sending account details.
Re: Story: Taking Chances by princesa(f): 9:31pm On Jun 19, 2013
am so sorry ladies for breaking the update to comment about money, but what else can a sister do na grin

anyway, i still got another scene to update, but that had got to be in the next page, so I'll be back in a jiffywink

#rushes to go send account details#cheesy
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Tovot: 9:33pm On Jun 19, 2013
dont forget tovot oo ,lets share the money grin
princesa: am so sorry ladies for breaking the update to comment about money, but what else can a sister do na grin

anyway, i still got another scene to update, but that had got to be in the next page, so I'll be back in a jiffywink

#rushes to go send account details#cheesy
Re: Story: Taking Chances by princesa(f): 9:38pm On Jun 19, 2013
Tovot:
dont forget tovot oo ,lets share the money grin
tah! where is your own N1000 jó grin

#teamtabletforprincesa underway cheesy
Re: Story: Taking Chances by princesa(f): 9:43pm On Jun 19, 2013
#filing nails and tapping feet impatiently, while waiting for next page#

are we there yet!
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Harmonyemerald(f): 9:52pm On Jun 19, 2013
Next page




















































I need the next page

























Now !!!!!!b!!!!b
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Harmonyemerald(f): 10:10pm On Jun 19, 2013
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