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Re: Story: Taking Chances by Alicapapaya(f): 10:13pm On Jun 19, 2013
Babe please send the account details for my 1000 as part of the support for tablet, but please more update soonest oh! God bless you real good dear.
Re: Story: Taking Chances by princesa(f): 10:30pm On Jun 19, 2013
Alicapapaya:
Babe please send the account details for my 1000 as
part of the support for tablet, but please more update soonest oh! God bless you real good dear.
dancing azonto ohcheesy

details on the way, let me just update the little i have left.wink
Re: Story: Taking Chances by princesa(f): 10:34pm On Jun 19, 2013
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'welcome' Daisy more like perfunctorily whispered as she heard the door to the parlour open. She knew it would be Jide for she had heard his car drive in, but still she hadn't bothered to raise her head from where she sat
crossed legged, staring vaguely at the television.

A day after their little dining scene, and she was yet to bounce back to her cheerful self. Somehow, that part of her had simply died. Now, what she felt was the strong need to avoid him at all cost.

But this was unlike her former disappearing acts where she had been too afraid of his temper. No, this was an act preempted by the desire to keep from seeing the man who had the power to hurt her deeply.

And she simply didn't feel like seeing or welcoming him home. Infact as it was, she was mad at him, mad at herself, mad at mama, mad at Brenda, mad at Peter who'd cheated on her and ended their wonderful relationship, mad at her mum who couldn't wait to get married before opening her thighs to some irresponsible hormonal teenager; mad at the coward of a father who couldn't accept his responsibilities then and even now. Everyone one of them, including herself put her in this
situation. Wouldn't her life had taken a better turn if they hadn't all messed up? It wasn't fair that she got all the blame and pain at the end, life was more than unfair to her, it was simply wicked, taking her through pain, love and heartbreak, every step she took, ended with another cold slap. And she was tired of it all, tired of Nigeria, tired! She missed Boston more than ever, missed the hospital, missed her colleagues and patients, why had she taken these decision in the first place? what was it worth at the end? Nothing!

Jide who was now seated on the settee after Daisy's, stared fixedly at her, not sure if she realised that he was sitting close by or that she
was pretending not to notice. He made a throaty noise in bid to catch her attention, but that hadn't worked, reluctantly he stroked her arm and that the trick because she turned around to face him, her lips set in hardened lines while her brows were raised in a questioning frown.

'I don't know if you're realised am back' he asked pulling his hand from her arm.

'yeah? I said welcome home too' she said quietly, her face unsmiling.

'guess i didn't hear that then' Jide replied.

How's that my business? Daisy thought angrily and looked away.

Jide sighed then placed a nylon wrapped stuff on the table, but Daisy didn't act like something or someone had moved.

'i...uhm... bought this on my way back...' a pause then 'just like that,
saw it, liked it and thought you'd like it also' he said.

Daisy still didn't move or reply him.

'oh i forgot, you probably don't know about this' Jide said, then busied himself with un-tieing the nylon.

Daisy stole a glance at the stuff Jide felt she didn't know about.

Jide was now unfolding the silver metallic wrap that further hid his
prized possession, 'its called suya' he beamed, then took a piece,
smiling at Daisy.

'suya' Daisy said irritated, then scoffed.

'yeah' Jide replied as chewed away, 'i don't know if they sell it in Boston or...'

Daisy sighed. Jide's ignorance was very irritating, she thought and
drowned out subsequent explanations he was making. Where did he think she was from? The moon? His oblivious knowledge about her, was making this dude feel like he had brought home some prized trophy, who didn't know what a suya was in Nigeria!

'...you should try it, am sure you'd love it' Jide completed still
smiling.

'hmmm' Daisy sighed. 'am not in the mood for that' she snapped.

'...am sure you'd love its taste, its chilly and...'

'...and roasted, with onions and its simply meat, a special delicacy of the hausa's, you can find it in Boston, but it wouldn't have the original flavour of the home made. And I've eaten it countless times, not only in Boston but in Nigeria, Ijebu-ode precisely where i lived for over sixteen years! So that dear husband, is not a goldmine neither is it the least of my problems! Daisy cut in angrily, her tone rising with every sentence.

Jide who had been in the act of eating another slice of suya, started at Daisy in surprise and disbelief, wondering what he'd said to warrant such outburst from her.

'I didn't know you knew about it' he said, his hands frozen in midair.

'am sure you didn't, and am sure you don't know a lot also! Infact...' she stood up now, '...that's exactly the issue here, you don't know farthing about me, yet i know everything about you! you have all the liberty to mess around, while am stuck here, playing the fool!' she shouted angrily.

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Re: Story: Taking Chances by princesa(f): 10:36pm On Jun 19, 2013
'well...I...I realise i don't know much about you but...' Jide defended, hoping to calm the angry Daisy.

'then maybe you should direct your gimmicks there if you really wanted to be all loving and...'

'I want to do just that if only you would let me, everytime i try take a step with you, you get all furious...exactly like this!' Jide cut in angrily and stood up, he was also fast losing his temper.

'that's because you don't know the right way to do it!' she shot back.

'then you could teach me, the right 'spots' to touch, Daisy' he drawled

'okay then, lets start. I go first. Who the hell is Grace to you?'

'what has she got to do with us?'

'just answer the damn question!'

'and I've told you she's my ex?'

'pretty clinging ex, don't you think?' her hands crossed now.

'I don't understand you' Jide said calmly.

'offcourse you wouldn't! The Grace who attacked me at the club, didn't look like an ex of a married man, i know you've been tripping Mr. Jide olukoya, I know you've been! And you wanna know what else? You guys were probably laughing at the foolis.h American girl Who is so desperately in need of a man, that she flew all the way from Boston to come to cling unto one!

'who the heck is feeding you with all that nonsense'

'just say i grew wiser and smarter. nolonger the movie-crazed-naive
Daisy, or what? didn't you bloody notice that?'

'you are getting this issue all wrong, i've never discussed you with...' Jide voice trailed now as he suddenly realised that he wasn't really telling the truth there.

'...go on, keep at it, keep lying through your teeth! I urge you, please go on!'

'Daisy you have to calm down and lets talk about this like adults' Jide
cajoled.

'like adults right? Okay. But i just have one question' Daisy said, her
voice lowered now.

'Yeah?'

'can you confirm that Grace is truly your ex?'

'yes'

'good! was that title very operational after you got married to me?'

'i don't understand'

'did you bloody sleep with that chick even when we were supposed to be married'

'there! you said it, 'supposed' to be married. You and I very well know that our marriage didn't kick off on a wonderful conjugal note so...'

'so, she provided the bed while i provided the food and bear the title, Ain't it?'

'all this is pointless!'

'it's a yes or a no answer'

'Grace don't matter to me anymore, you do! And now i want to build our marriage together, that's what matters, and that's what we should be talking about, the future!'

'the future my wonderful ars.e! that's a wrong answer dear husband, its either a yes or a no, and you got didn't come close to getting it right. and guess what again smart boy! I have forgiveness issues, you can go
ask my dad or better still ask Peter, he would explain to you perfectly' She shouted and marched towards the hallway stopping briefly to add: 'and you can eat that all you want, because dinner this night is not atall feasible!' this said, she stormed out, smoke literally fuming behind her.

Jide just carelessly slumped unto the settee. To say he was emotionally drained was an understatement, he was physically, mentally and
spiritually drained at the moment. Why couldn't they ever get it right
for once? Why was trouble ever rearing its ugly head at every turn in their relationship. Who was the mastermind behind this outbursts now? Daisy, Brenda or Grace, maybe even Ade! He couldn't be sure, the only probable thing here is the obvious fact that he was surrounded by enemies at all corners. Mama and his dad had to step into this issue, he was done shifting the call to her, or pretending all was fine with his
marriage to his dad, he had to face his dragon head on, and every single member of his family who had gotten him entangled in this marriage was definitely going to be involved in saving it or he would make sure they saw hell the way he was seeing it now.

'oh my God' he whispered and sighed. It was very obvious, this would be a long and tiring night. He stared with hatred at the suya which had been the bane of contention.

'you are also gonna get yours!' he said angrily and stood up, his mind set on disposing the annoying meat like it had indeed caused the heated argument of minutes ago.

******* grin

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Re: Story: Taking Chances by nelxsantos(m): 10:48pm On Jun 19, 2013
wana send in ma prayrs cos dat i can offer as student. lollll. Lady dis ministry is really movin 2 d Perm. site. kip it up

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Re: Story: Taking Chances by Tovot: 10:56pm On Jun 19, 2013
princesa more updates grin grin grin

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Re: Story: Taking Chances by Cestmoi1(f): 11:04pm On Jun 19, 2013
still in page 1 bt i quickly nid to chip dis in.....u r gud and im enjoyn ur write up.#back to page 1

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Re: Story: Taking Chances by nnennaada1(f): 11:19pm On Jun 19, 2013
Princessa, u r such a gud writter, i even thought it was a true life story initialy. Pls dont lag behind in ur studies
Re: Story: Taking Chances by nnennaada1(f): 11:22pm On Jun 19, 2013
really interresting
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Olamilekan08(m): 11:35pm On Jun 19, 2013
Though silent all this while, i've been following since u begin this story, and at this stage, i can't continue to hold my comment,
And as others have been doing, i'll like to add to the kudos..
Weldone..nice work,u make me keep coming to NL,thank you..., and as they would end the saying,...there are still rooms for improvement..
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Chennie16(f): 11:47pm On Jun 19, 2013
Wow!!! Princessa you are too much, you just gave me a wonderful night dose, you rock girl. This is a captivating story. Kudos!! kiss

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Re: Story: Taking Chances by Nobody: 11:54pm On Jun 19, 2013
what's this one oo.. wetin daisy dey feel like now sef.. mstcheeew
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Tovot: 11:58pm On Jun 19, 2013
i promised myself i would never take sides in this story,but na wa for daisy shocked grin
Re: Story: Taking Chances by princesa(f): 12:15am On Jun 20, 2013
allow the girl jó, she has finally grown up cool

and so dear readers, that's how far i can go this night.

@harmony thanks for taking us to next page
@nelxantos, offcourse i understand you always have my back and a, grateful
@c'est moi, i don't envy you Sha, frm page 1 to......., the Lord is ur muscle, thanks for reading.
@nnena, thanks i will try to balance my studies
@bren and tovot, una no na grin
@chennie and olamilekan, thanks for the encouragement.
@papaya and ayo, you guys are the bomb, una over make my day.cheesy
@trixandria, thanks for finally commenting.wink
@losprince, you've been a big friendsmiley
@'guests'may God give you the grace to finally show yourselves.sad
@silent readers, receive the anointing to speak grin

#abeg, book don finish# grin

thank you all for complaining and encouraging me, i appreciate you all.

goodnightcheesy

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Re: Story: Taking Chances by ITbomb(m): 1:06am On Jun 20, 2013
They still never . . . .
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Alicapapaya(f): 5:33am On Jun 20, 2013
Good morning babe, pls send details to agbibo@yahoo.com.
Re: Story: Taking Chances by emygreat747(m): 7:07am On Jun 20, 2013
Princessa nyc work,nd if u dont mind i mite be needing d account details 2
Re: Story: Taking Chances by waistaa(f): 7:11am On Jun 20, 2013
abeg mke una no vex o.if daisy doesnt act now n d marriage settles dwn wella she will b taken 4 grantd.buh y cnt jide jus say am sorry.mke a candle nyt supper n beg.
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Bigi83(f): 7:18am On Jun 20, 2013
princesa: allow the girl jó, she has finally grown up cool

and so dear readers, that's how far i can go this night.

@harmony thanks for taking us to next page
@nelxantos, offcourse i understand you always have my back and a, grateful
@c'est moi, i don't envy you Sha, frm page 1 to......., the Lord is ur muscle, thanks for reading.
@nnena, thanks i will try to balance my studies
@bren and tovot, una no na grin
@chennie and olamilekan, thanks for the encouragement.
@papaya and ayo, you guys are the bomb, una over make my day.cheesy
@trixandria, thanks for finally commenting.wink
@losprince, you've been a big friendsmiley
@'guests'may God give you the grace to finally show yourselves.sad
@silent readers, receive the anointing to speak grin

#abeg, book don finish# grin

thank you all for complaining and encouraging me, i appreciate you all.

goodnightcheesy
me nko **crying**
Re: Story: Taking Chances by jjagz: 8:53am On Jun 20, 2013
waistaa: abeg mke una no vex o.if daisy doesnt act now n d marriage settles dwn wella she will b taken 4 grantd.buh y cnt jide jus say am sorry.mke a candle nyt supper n beg.
cuz d story would jus end and twudnt be as interesting, intriguing or as suspense filled as it is now.
Re: Story: Taking Chances by mesther96(f): 10:29am On Jun 20, 2013
princesa: allow the girl jó, she has finally grown up cool

and so dear readers, that's how far i can go this night.

@harmony thanks for taking us to next page
@nelxantos, offcourse i understand you always have my back and a, grateful
@c'est moi, i don't envy you Sha, frm page 1 to......., the Lord is ur muscle, thanks for reading.
@nnena, thanks i will try to balance my studies
@bren and tovot, una no na grin
@chennie and olamilekan, thanks for the encouragement.
@papaya and ayo, you guys are the bomb, una over make my day.cheesy
@trixandria, thanks for finally commenting.wink
@losprince, you've been a big friendsmiley
@'guests'may God give you the grace to finally show yourselves.sad
@silent readers, receive the anointing to speak grin

#abeg, book don finish# grin

thank you all for complaining and encouraging me, i appreciate you all.

goodnightcheesy
princesa,u no even c me atal...nawa osad
Re: Story: Taking Chances by samobaba(m): 11:15am On Jun 20, 2013
Princessa, I have been following this from onset, always coming back to literature section cos of you and Flow. Checking up on your updates makes my day and I have introduce this section to a lot of friends. Keep up the good work you are doing. Reading stories like this from nairaland has really return my reading culture and am getting inspiration to write one. The demand for updates should not affect your studies in any way remember na book first, then money later. Give enough time to your studies. We always understand that acada combined with this is very tasking and so I will continue to pray to God to add enough adin agbon and grease to your elbow and grant you more wisdom and power. Keep it up girl. Infact the beautiful ones are here.
Re: Story: Taking Chances by lexonah(m): 11:20am On Jun 20, 2013
princessa... ur head de der jare... smiley
Re: Story: Taking Chances by emsheddy(m): 11:26am On Jun 20, 2013
nice one dear. U keep blowing us away. Thumbs up to u
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Nobody: 12:03pm On Jun 20, 2013
Hey princess, i lyk ur twist. I love ur "head on collision", i love wat daisy s doing. And i hope i will lyk wat jide will do. @brenda, ur mata no be now.
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Nobody: 12:15pm On Jun 20, 2013
Damex333: Hey princess, i lyk ur twist. I love ur "head on collision", i love wat daisy s doing. And i hope i will lyk wat jide will do. @brenda, ur mata no be now.


eh ehnn don't be calling my name like that tongue
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Nobody: 12:38pm On Jun 20, 2013
Br3nd4:


eh ehnn don't be calling my name like that tongue, call it more sexier tongue
Oya limpopo
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Nobody: 1:39pm On Jun 20, 2013
Damex333: Oya limpopo

Mr editor.. see ya head like pawpaw tongue
Re: Story: Taking Chances by obinrinrere: 3:27pm On Jun 20, 2013
kudos girl! but dont tell me the sorry has ended.pls update soonest.
Re: Story: Taking Chances by Ariyke: 4:41pm On Jun 20, 2013
Bravo! princess but don't keep us waiting for too long
Re: Story: Taking Chances by emygreat747(m): 4:57pm On Jun 20, 2013
princesa abeg no vex,i knw z nt easy o bt i can't help bt say i ave also seen u doing it repogirl abeg!!!!!nd abeg!!!!!,p..u.h...lease!!!!!! try update today.
Re: Story: Taking Chances by fiolaP(f): 6:04pm On Jun 20, 2013
wow.am lovg this,more updates

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