Thumbs up dear

Thanks Senator,handmaid and Jumezie

Glowingscenes,
I want to take time out using this avenue to appreciate you for all the emails we've shared, your patience, maturity and understanding.
Indeed you're an epitome of what you teach.
I appreciate your criticism and I will take it to heart hook, line and sinker.
Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule.
God help you and bless you.

Good work, keep it up but i can't marry hester because she may beat me up one day o..... just kiding

To all readers of generation to generations, it now continues on my blog -www.exceptionalstar.
Looking forward to seeing u all.

Queen why na? No more coming here? I missed you and have been searching for you since. Won't you come and read fast lane again?

princesa: Queen why na? No more coming here? I missed you and have been searching for you since. Won't you come and read fast lane again?

I felt like i was launched in the heart of a desert, contactless, penniless and compassless.
All of generations is gone, most of fighting back and dotted line is gone.

@Princesa, please what's the link to fast lane because I can't seem to find it?

Queenxstar:
I felt like i was launched in the heart of a desert, contactless, penniless and compassless.
All of generations is gone, most of fighting back and dotted line is gone.

I can relate with this. So sorry for your loss. But have you searched for the catched in Google like most writers her did?

Fast lane is not re-posted yet. I also lost the story but a writer here helped me retrieve it tru Google. You should ask around for assistance instead of just shutting Nl out. Please don't take it so badly. You can definitely still retrieve 70 percent of the story. Don't give up okay?

princesa:

I can relate with this. So sorry for your loss. But have you searched for the catched in Google like most writers her did?

Fast lane is not re-posted yet. I also lost the story but a writer here helped me retrieve it tru Google. You should ask around for assistance instead of just shutting Nl out. Please don't take it so badly. You can definitely still retrieve 70 percent of the story. Don't give up okay?

All right dear Princesa, I will be back, my blog is my back up.
Thanks for encouraging me. Looking forward to reading from you.

Welcome back Queenxstar, i'm sorry dear. Most of your work got wiped out.
How was the xams?

TiffanyJ: Welcome back Queenxstar, i'm sorry dear. Most of your work got wiped out.
How was the xams?

Beautiful darling. Thanks for asking. Hope you've been Fine.

Queenxstar: Beautiful darling. Thanks for asking. Hope you've been Fine.

Done with d exams
Good morning
Longest tym

Queenxstar: Beautiful darling. Thanks for asking. Hope you've been Fine.

I'm good, thanks

Queenxstar: To all readers of generation to generations, it now continues on my blog -www.exceptionalstar.
Looking forward to seeing u all.

hi queenstar. i visited your blog. was glad to see the story- generation to genertion there but could not navigate the blog easily.

i couldn't find a button/icon with which i could find previous posts. it was difficult/impossible to trace previous posts.

your reply would be appreciated.

kingphilip:
Done with d exams
Good morning
Longest tym

Yes I am. Miss you, hope you're Splendid.

handmaid:

hi queenstar. i visited your blog. was glad to see the story- generation to genertion there but could not navigate the blog easily.

i couldn't find a button/icon with which i could find previous posts. it was difficult/impossible to trace previous posts.

your reply would be appreciated.

You should go down the blog and click on the. first month, you should see the beginning of GTG

Queenxstar: Yes I am. Miss you, hope you're Splendid.

Yes I am
Wen will u b back

Pks queenxter I jst started d story..I will cry if I don't read d conclusion o.plsss

FIFTEEN

"Happy birthday to ya …happy birthday to ya
…happy birthday … " Blasted from the home
theatre.
Hester alighted the stairs with an inquisitive
smile. She beamed at the decoration pattern
that greeted her eyes.
Some were dancing, some sitting, bobbing
their head and some eating. It happened that
she knew everyone present.
'Hi our lady.' Precious said with a smile
holding a glass of wine.
'I was wondering if I can join. '
'Our lady …our lady. 'He chided jokingly. 'Why
can't you, it's Dominic's birthday party! '
'Oh yeah? '
'You don't know? ' He went wide eyed.
Her eyes swept faces until it came in contact
with the guy of the day.
He realized his mistake and immediately came
over. 'I'm sorry our lady, I can't comprehend
how it ever slip out of my mind.'
'So you didn't invite her? ' Precious glared at
him.
'Please forgive me my lady.' Dominic ignored
him.
'Oh I almost forgot! ' He took a couple of
steps backward. 'Our lady do forgive him,
sometimes the fluid in H's head becomes
coconut water.' Having said that, he fled.
Hester beamed.
'Can I join the party? ' Hester asked when he
looked back at her.
'Yes please. I'll get you a drink. '
He decided to be more of a spectator, he
realized it was one of the best under his roof.
He had never seen everybody so happy and
hearty.
She danced with the birthday guy and a couple
of others, she laughed at jokes, she had caught
him looking at her and they had exchanged a
smile.
She had sang the popular HAPPY BIRTHDAY
SONG in French and Latin and had endeavor to
teach them.
Presently Dominic was giving his voice of
thanks . He thanked him graciously and they
applauded her.
Later she led them all to uniform dance steps
like what you see in Tyler Perry's movies. He
wanted to escape but she had made him Stand
beside her as they all danced, laughing at one
another.
He never knew so much sparkle abode in her
eyes .
Ethel couldn't help but wished he had the
power for her to stay that way.
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****
He copied from the laptop into the flash glad
that the project was fully taking shape.
The scream came long and piercing. His pen
dropped that instant and he stood fully alert.
Ethel bolt for the door of his study and ran all
the way to the stairs and through corridors.
He didn't remember to knock as he opened the
door and saw her.
She was seated on the bed, the blanket
drawned up to her waist. Her head was buried
in her palms, she moved it from side to side
slowly. 'My God …Oh my God …no …no …
Jesus. ' She muttered.
He sensed that she had screamed out of a
nightmare.
'Hester …Hester.' He called softly and
approached her.
The table lamp was on.
She exhaled deeply before looking up at him
through. misty eyes. She massaged her neck.
She shook her head from side to side
irregularly. 'It was so scary …so horrible and
so …so real.' Her gaze swept around and
settled on him. 'Did I wake you?'She tried
clearing her voice.
'I was in the study. Are you all right? '
'No …I'm not Ethel. ' She stood. 'Can I come
with you? '
'Yes.' He saw how shaken she was. Was Ola
now chasing her to her dreams? Her hands has
not left her neck. Was he trying to strangle
her?
Ethel exhaled.
++++
'I know you're through Ethel, you don't have to
keep me company. It's midnight already and
am sure you have appointment later.
'I'm worried about you, I could spare an hour.
'
'No Ethel I feel better. ' She stood as he put
what he had on the table in their proper
order.
'I will rather you go back to sleep.'
'I'm never going to sleep at night again. ' Her
voice was calm.
He could have laughed but because of her
serious expression, he smiled instead. 'It will
pass too soon.'
'Have a splendid night rest and thanks for
tonight .' She took a glance at the photographs
on the wall. 'I will be downstairs. '
'Take care.'
She nodded before leaving.
He pondered for a couple of minutes before
leaving the study.
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***
'What is your favorite music? '
'What do you want to do with my favorite
music? ' She popped a slice of apple into her
mouth.
Ethel dropped the bottle of yoghurt and picked
a remote control. 'I want us to dance. '
'Oh no! Wrong timing Ethel.' She gave him a
faint smile. 'I'm not in the mood.' She popped
in another slice.
'Can we stroll? '
She nodded still munching.
He waited for her to finished her apple while
he sipped his yoghurt.
As the days became weeks, he realized she had
meant her statement. She slept in the
afternoon and got busy in the night, a number
of times she had asked for his permission to
use the gym. She had also relieved the cook
who was like a second mum to them all
because before she wakes, breakfast was ready
or half way prepared.
More disturbing to him was that she became
reserved. Everytime he felt color was slowly
draining from her face.
Eventually they strolled out and finally sat by
the pool.
'I need you to do me a favor. ' Ethel looked
her hopefully.
Her eyes left the flower lawn to look at him.
'I know it's kind of huge but I need you to stay
indoor while am away in South Africa. Please
Hester …'
'Come on already, you don't have to beg me, I
will gladly do that and I mean it. '
'Spend all the time you want. Can I come with
you to the airport tomorrow? '
'Sure. And what will you like me to bring back
for you? '
All the balloons in the country. ' She directed
her gaze to the pool.
'You are kidding me! ' He burst into laughter
then he suddenly dawned on her as he
remembered his sister.
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***
Down on her knees, she read through the book
of Proverbs chapter 5.
The heard the first gunshot and then the
second.
She jolted to her feet and head for the balcony
adjoining her room.
What she saw made her run back into the
room, pulled out a drawer and fetched out two
guns. She took her keys from her dressing
table and ran out.
By the time she got out, the available men of
the control room had already set to work.
The walls had been lowered automatically as
there exchanged of bullets between the
ruffians that were about 15, surrounding the
premises and Ethelbert men who defended
their boss property.
She drove her car out of the garage to the
back of the house. She parked close to the wall
and climbed onto the roof of her car.
She began shooting with both guns.
In twenty minutes, some were down with bullet
wounds. The remaining resigned to flee but the
sound of sirens of about five police vehicles
blaring from opposite side of the road stopped
them.
The police men took charge of the situation.
Few minutes later, members of press arrived.
Wale addressed the press while Dominic spoke
to the DPO and wrote a statement.
An ambulance arrived few minutes later and
Wale and Dominic went to police station in
their own car to supervise the torture process.
Hester went back to the house to freshen up
after parking her car back in the garage.
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****
'The heart of man is desperately wicked, who
can know it.' Ethel sipped water. 'Who could
have thought Mallam Mustapha Hussein could
go ahead to attack me, in my own home. I will
use him as an example to others. Contesting
for the president is now all about how well you
run your opponent down.
The cook and the oldest at the table sighed.
Hester chewed and dabbed her mouth.
Having finished their meal, many dropped
their cutleries.
Ethel waited for all to finish eating before he
continued. 'I want to thank you all for
upholding the integrity of this building in my
absence. I watched the video recording and
saw the part you all played. Shall we all rise
please. ' He stood
They rose.
'This is a standing ovation, a mark of honor of
what our lady did. Let's make it complete and
put our hands together for me.
They applaud her with smiles on every lips.
Hester lowered her eyes.
'Thank you.' She said when silence returned.
'Momma Kate, please round up this celebration
with prayer. ' Ethel directed to the cook.
+++
***
She inserted the earpiece and continued
strolling.
'Hello? '
'Hello Sweetheart …'
Hester ended the call spontaneously.
'Oh my God. ' She took deep breaths to steady
herself.
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***
Hester was lying on the bed, her arms around
her teddy bear . She stared into space blankly.
For the second time, the brass knocker
sounded.
She sat up. 'Come in the door is open. '
He opened the door and step past it. 'Hope I
didn't interrupt your sleep. '
'No Ethel come in and sit.' She looked up at
him and noticed he was grinning. 'What's up? '
'Your birthday was three days ago.' He
maintained his smile.
'Three days ago? ' She was confused. 'what is
today's date? '
'Twentieth. '
She remembered without an effort. 'Yeah. ' She
returned without enthusiasm.
'Five days ago was Victoria birthday and that
made me remember yours. You should have
told me.' Ethel eyes didn't leave her face.
'I couldn't have told you something I didn't
even remember. ' Hester returned flatly and
looked away.
Ethel smiled. 'You deserved to be celebrated
darling. You're a conqueror. '
Hester shook her head.
Ethel was unperturbed. 'Happy birthday in
arears my lady. '
'Thanks. ' She gave him a faint smile.
'Excuse me.' He turned to leave but an
afterthought, he looked in her direction. 'Hess
could you please close your eyes. ' He hoped
she wouldn't object.
Hester closed her eyes.
Hester closed her eyes.
Ethel went out and noiselessly move out some
things in the room. 'You can open your eyes
now. '
He watched her in anticipation.
Her mouth became agape at the sight before
her.
He saw her face lighten up, saw her beamed
and saw her brows creased in uncertainty as
she approached the object before her .
Hester chuckled at the illumination the object
gave her bedroom.
She looked up at the stand at the balloon
barrage. A Stand with raised bubbling balloons
of all the colors you can think of.
She picked the pack of chocolate and examined
it and the bouquet of flowers. She closed her
briefly and exhaled.
'Happy Birthday Hester .'
She dropped them on her bed and placed both
hands on her cheeks brimming with
excitement. 'Thank you so much.' She laughed.
'Thank you.'
He saw her face glow and she looked so young.
'I love balloons, I have always loved balloons
as far back as I was a child. The combination is
heavenly and the design is the best I've ever
seen in all my sights.' She glanced at the
bouquet of flowers. 'This is special, it is
beautiful …contains some of my favorite
collection. Same for the chocolate. ' Her gaze
settled on him. 'You really did investigate deep
into my world. ' She laughed her sweet
sounding mesmerizing laughter. 'Heaven knows
I can entrust you with my biography if you
don't know all of it already. '
'And heaven can also testify that a superstar
has never felt better than the way I do now.'
She covered the distance between them and
threw her arms around him. 'God bless you
and reward you greatly for everything you've
done for me.' She kissed him on both cheeks.
'I am happy when you're happy. '
'I pray all your dreams come true and you
become the president of this great country. '
'Amen. ' He claimed before chuckling.
She left his embrace to touch the balloons.
When she turned he was looking at her. 'What
will you like me to do for you? '
'I was considering your dress and I think it's
good to go. Complete it with a shoe and purse,
I'm taking you out for a special lunch... '
She began to shake her head.
'and a karaoke in which we will sing all of your
favorite songs. '
'Ethel please …you will only kill with
excitement besides …'
'Hess, I give you five minutes. I will be
downstairs. ' He returned firmly.
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hello Estar,hw hv u bin?longest tym....this is a new storywat abt GTG

nnekamezor: hello Estar,hw hv u bin?longest tym....this is a new storywat abt GTG

It's coming back. Fighting back is not new.

Queenxstar: It's coming back. Fighting back is not new.

okay... I cee

Wow Queenxstar Tnx for the reposting u r always a darling
Nice one abeg no slack just continue

kingphilip: Wow Queenxstar Tnx for the reposting u r always a darling
Nice one abeg no slack just continue

Yes sir.

Tnx dear..kisses!

SIXTEEN

Hester rolled into bouts of laughter. 'I'm trying
so hard for my intestines not....not to
disconnect. '
'I'll bring them back together with superglue,
you shouldn't bother about that.' He smiled.
She supported her abdomen with her palm as
she rolled into yet another bout of laughter.
'When the day of birthday came, our friends
attended and variety of female attended, you
know what I mean? '
Hester nodded.
'The celebration progressed smoothly until two
ladies started arguing about which was Osagie
girlfriend. In no time, they were the centre of
all attraction. '
'What did Osaz do? ' Hester sipped her fruit
wine.
Ethel shook his head in remembrance with a
smile. 'He set the video of his phone to work.
A couple of minutes later, he wanted to get his
video device inside the house and asked that i
continued to cover the happenings. I thought
he was crazy and I told him so, knowing how
wild ladies fight can get especially when the
reason is a man.'
'Especially when the guy has the brains,
popularity, wealth and even good looks.'
Hester added.
'That's right. ' He acknowledged. 'He ran into
the house and came out with a video recorder.
Nobody attempted to separate them since it
was a reality show with no fee attached. They
pushed each other, hurled insults, exchanged a
couple of slaps, one poured a glass of wine on
the other, the other retaliated with a bowl of
salad.
Then, they sighted that the reason for their
fight and their temper got to it's peak and they
both advanced towards him. With a straight
face, he shunned them before going to the
platform and gave a three minutes talk on
public comportment . At the end he was
applauded.
'And the girls felt like the greatest fool in the
planet.' Hester chirped in.
'I believe they will take a break from parties
for two months. '
Hester chuckled. 'That's if they are wise.'
He picked the fork and ate from his
plate.'Listen to the best part. ' He drank water.
'Later in the day, Osaz made a confession -the
don, when those ladies de approach me
shuuuu... ,na by God's grace that video no fall
from my hand. I bi wan ran outside. In fact ,I
don die go sef , na scope I just use.' He tried
mimicking Osagie
Thankfully there was nothing in her mouth, if
not, she would have choked as she laughed
heartily.
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****
Hester crossed her leg and looked intently at
the large plasma screen TV in the sitting room.
'That lady acts so well and she is very
beautiful. ' She pointed. 'Ethel what is her
name? '
Ethel glared at her momentarily. 'You don't
know her?' He was sitting across her seeing the
same nollywood movie.
'You sound like the world knows her save me.'
'She has won the award for the best actress in
Nigeria for three years back to back. She has
been the exclusive face of nollywood. She has
even won a Grammy. She is Africa finest and
rep even international.'
'How cute! what is her name?'
'Natasha Williams. ' He studied her expression.
She shook her head, the name not ringing a
bell in her head.
He helped her. ' She was Oladimeji lover for a
year and half, they were even engaged to be
married. They were seen together in almost
every occasion until Oladimeji publicly
announced their disengagement with
preinforming Nat.
Hester bit her lower lips to prevent herself
from cursing him. 'Good grief.' She frowned.
'He is ruthless Hess. She was so heartbroken,
she trimmed and suspended work for a couple
of months. She announced publicly that she
would have to nothing to do with an intimate
relationship with any guy. It was her
profession and nothing more.' He grinned. and
then chuckled.
Hester eyed him. 'You are not about to burst
into fits of laughter when there is nothing
funny.
'I remember a story linking Osaz to our
discussion. ' He flashed his white set of teeth.
Hester looked away, exhaled and then
chuckled.
'A couple of weeks later, Osaz and I got a guest
invite to PROJECT FAME. We got to the car park
after the show, Osaz sighted a pink sleek ride
in which the plate reads -NATWILLS. '
''Who is NATWILLS? " Osaz inquired.
"That should belong to Natasha Williams. "
"Natty …Natty …that means should be in there.
'' He smiled mischievously.
'What's up Gem? '
'I will go in there and come out with Natasha,
if in five minutes am not out, you can leave
with the car."
"Are you sure you are ready to loose half of
your head? "
"My Don, to every stubborn lady, there is
stubborner man. " He laughed and walked
away gallantly.
Hester rolled her eyes.
'In three minutes, he came out hand in hand
with her with his smile reaching his ears not in
anyway handicapped. '
Hester smiled.
'We chatted and he invited her for a drink, she
agreed and for fortyfive minutes, we were
together. Subsequently, Osaz went out with
her a couple of more times. Yet bet the
tabloids glared with photographs, headlines
and captivating story. Osagie could be very
dramatic. They became good friends.'
'Osaz was a goal getter. ' She commented
calmly.
'While I was away in South Africa, Natasha met
me and told me she found out I could lead her
to where you are. Said she wanted to relate
with you.'
Hester uncrossed her legs.
She uncrossed her legs and said nothing.
'I did everything to dissuade her yet she was
bent on meeting with you. I think she has not
gotten over Oladimeji and wants to see for
herself what Oladimeji is so crazy about in
you.' Ethel stated before glancing at the
screen.
'Hmmmm …' Hester resolved thoughtfully.
'Oladimeji is still available for her, I won't see
her. The last thing I will not do is to fight
another lady for a man.'
'Not even for love …?' He raised his brows.
'Love worketh no ill to his neighbor! therefore
love is the fulfilling of the law. Fighting is an
I'll and a show of undiscipline.' She stood.
'Goodnight Ethel, it's time for me to sleep. '
It was pass noon.
'Wait Hess, remind me of the Bible passage. '
'Romans thirteen verse ten, cheerio. ' She head
to her bedroom.
He sat back and his brows narrowed
thoughtfully.
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****
'Though we may not see every time we call his
name, He will be there for us.' They all sang.
They were having a vigil to conclude the seven
days of fasting the entire household had
embarked on. They had converged in the
sitting room.
'Oh Let's sing it. ' Ethel compelled with closed
eyes.
'Though we may not see every time we call his
name he will be there for us. It is well …it is
well …it is well in the name of Jesus, it is well
with our soul today. It is well …it is well …it is
well in the name of Jesus …it is well with our
soul today. ' Their hands were joined as they
sang.
'With Nigeria …' He said.
'It is well …it is well … it is well in the name of
Jesus …it is well with Ni-ge-ria today. It is well
…it is well with Ni-ge-ria... '
'Do something new Lord in our lives make a
start, do something new Lord, do something
new.'
With raised voice they sang the new song.
Ethel knelt in their midst as the Mummy J took
over the prayers.
++++
++++
'... there was a scheme that was organised at
that time and since I was a citizen by birth, I
applied and it was approved. I was in the U.S
ARMY for a couple of years.'
'Seriously? With the law and criminal justice
you did in SA. ' SHE was flabbergasted.
'There so many of my photographs and portrait
you're yet to see. Probably I'll take you for an
excursion in my bedroom. ' He winked at her.
Hester smiled but retained the serious
expression on her face. ' There are sometimes
when our physical and mental abilities help us
a great deal and sometimes it doesn't mean a
thing, it doesn't hold water. ' Her brows
creased. ' By all standard, I think you're
qualified to be a presidential candidate. From
the day I met you, something told me you
might be the savior and deliverer Nigerians
have been longing and praying for.' She smiled.
'I have always prayed for my country, for the
well being of her but you made my prayers
became focused and direct. Lord let him be
your vessel of honor, let me be the one you
will use to bring smiles on our faces, the very
one you will use to draw those who have
strayed due to what they are passing through
back to You.'
He listened raptly.
'I love Nigeria with everything in me and every
time I hear news that suggest we are going
down, I'm broken. ' Tears formed in her eyes.
'I know how many people would have willingly
given so much for me to stay back in
Hollywood. The hospital reviewed my contract
and wanted to almost double my pay when I
wrote that I was leaving. ' She paused
momentarily.
She paused momentarily. 'I knew I will never
be fulfilled with the knowledge that the
country Where am giving my best is near
perfection and mine is …' Hester shook her
head. 'no where at all. That became the bond
between Victoria and I, choosing to suffer for
a while for our country to be better. ' She
paused momentarily. 'There have been good
and bad leaders. Some actually had good and
positive intentions but lost it not willingly.
Considering this nation of ours alongside the
top position, there are lots of distraction,
corruption, challenges, responsibility, idols
and so on. Physical and mental abilities can't
solve them all. You need something more …
something more than everything you will face.
You need the power that every gods, every
human, everything trembles before, a power
they all acknowledge.
'Dear you need the Invincible ,the possessor of
the power that conquers all.' She was
emphatic. 'Let him saturate you, let him fill
your body, spirit and soul. Let him take charge
of your every abilities. '
Ethel exhaled and closed his eyes briefly.
'Let's share what the Holy book says in the
Proverbs eight. ' She used her phone Bible.
'The fear of the Lord is to hate evil :pride and
arrogancy, and the evil way and the froward
mouth, do I hate. counsel is mine, and sound
wisdom! I am understanding! I have strength.
By me Kings reign and princes decree justice.
By me, princes rule, and nobles, even all the
judges of the earth.
I love them that love me and those that seek
me early shall find me.
Riches and honor are with me; yea, durable
riches and righteousness.
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine
gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst
of the path of judgment.
That I may cause those that love me to inherit
substance; and I will fill their treasures.
The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his
way, before his works of old.'
She took his hands in hers. 'Let him possess
you in the beginning of your way. Seek him
early, see He can help with everything only if
you ask him.' Hester stood. 'Ask him now.'
He held her back.' Let's ask him together. ' He
eyes had become glassy with tears.
Hester got down on her knees.


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****
'... I don't hear you Oladimeji. I can't continue
to hear the tales of your obsession and
madness. I don't understand Why you chose to
exist in a reality that only happens in your
head! I am not married to you by any
standard. Please I beg of you in whatever you
believe in most, stop pestering me!'
'Hester you are mine, nothing you …'
Hester tossed the phone to another sofa in the
balcony and started sobbing.
He had been behind all along and had listened
to her end of the conversation. He picked the
phone and walked away.
'Hester …Hester hello? You had better not
hang up on me! You know what I can do to you
…you wouldn't dare. Hello, are you there …?
'What can you do Oladimeji, what do you
intend doing Mr Don't Dare Me? '
'Who am I speaking with!'
'Take a wild guess Oladimeji. ' Ethel beamed.
'Why did you collect the phone from her? '
'I see no reason Why you should sweat
Oladimeji. It's about time we both have a one
on one talk.'
'I don't have anything to say to you Ethelbert,
give the phone back to my Sweetheart. Give
the phone back to her now! '
'Take it easy colleague, we can't exchange
anything that can draw blood via the phone. '
'I wonder who has been feeding you with
rubbish! I am not afraid of you Ethelbert! I do
have things to trash out with you. Hester
shouldn't be under your roof, she is mine, my
property, she belongs to me! You had better
not touch me ,you had better not get
physically attached to her! '
'Oh you're still at her that?' He chuckled. 'I'll
advise you come over and learn far more than
that. '
'I am not joking Ethelbert! You had better not
fool around with me, it's deadly …very deadly.
'
He chuckled. 'Hester does not belong to you.
She made that fact clear before the world that
you're not worthy of her. I am wondering
Adeniyi, when last were you examined by a
psychiatrist because you have lot of mental
issues that needed to be brought under control
before you need ropes. I can still send you that
tape. '
'Shut up Ethelbert !Shut up! Just keep quiet! '
'Sometimes I can't help but be so sorry for
you. How can you be a president when you
can't respect the simple request of a lady?
How will you handle the request of the
Nigerian population? Listen …'
'Don't lecture me you jerk! We will see the
greatest when the time comes. Goodies like
you are good for nothing than to be munched.
'I don't waste my block heads like you.'
'Are you crazy? Do you know who you're
calling block head? '
Ethel laughed heartily knowing he had hit a
soft spot. 'Hi baby baby, heard daddy has been
treating you good. He took you to the
amusement park the other day, were you able
to count the number of swings, I guess not. I
hope you didn't poopoo on your body again.
'He said with a voice laced with mockery and
amusement.
'I'll never forget who you are baby president. '
Ethel burst into laughter.
'I don't have time for …'
'As a matter of fact Adeniyi, for your own
good, stay away from Hester because before
you lay a finger on her from now henceforth,
you will have me to contend with. Do I make
myself clear! ' His voice roared like that of a
soldier. Hester would have been startled if she
was close.
'You can't... '
Ethel ended the call and head for the sitting
room.
'Oladimeji is taking advantage of your
emotions. He can only do that via calling. You
have to change your sim. '
Hester lifted her head and wipe her tears. She
shook her head.
'I can get you another. '
'No Ethel, the sim is inbuilt, all of friends near
and far can only contact via that. That phone
is multifunctional and has saved my life a
number of times . It is the last gift I received
from Victoria and I can't part ways with it
because of that Oladimeji. '
Ethel looked down at the phone. 'I understand.
There will be another way. '
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****
Hester exhaled and walked out to the balcony.
Ethel followed her and stood in front of her.
'Oladimeji is a chameleon, I don't believe he
just changed like that. '
'I know Ethel.' She looked up at him.'I'll will
get ready for whatever might come up.'
'Hester I am coming with you.' He held her
gaze.
'Ethelbert. ' Her voice had a plea, 'we don't
have to keep arguing about this. I don't want
you to get involved. '
'I'm afraid Hester, I will be involved come
Wednesday. ' He looked away from her to the
view of the spring out of the balcony.
'I wish I could convince you otherwise but I
see your mind is made.' Hester shrugged and
took his hand. 'Let's go eat lunch.'
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***
WEDNESDAY,
Hester took a bird view of what appears to be
a ground floor parking space . 'This building
appears to be empty but it suit all description.
'
'Let's check up, if we get same there, we'll
have to leave immediately. ' He took in the
environment before heading up the stairs.
They had been no sight of any vehicle as they
approached the building.
They had parked their car a couple of street
away and came via foot.
They got to the top of the two storey building.
They entered the first room, it was large and
empty like a warehouse.
Hester entered first and looked out of the only
window and inspect the environment.
Ethel was close when the iron door that served
as their entrance began closing as if on cue .
His gymnastics came to play as he swiftly
somersaulted twice. He fell short of calculation
and thinking because of the little space left for
the door to close. Without thinking, he placed
his right arm between as a wedge.
As the door pulled, the pain hit him, he
gnashed his teeth and groaned resisting.
She turned around on a heel and was shocked
at the sight before her. She ran to the door
and put her hands at the space between and
pulled with all her might.
He didn't remove his arm.
'Remove your arm, damn it! ' She screamed.
He removed his arm and fell. He held his arm
as the burning pain raked through his entire
being from the arm. He gnashed his teeth.
She removed her arms and the door slammed
shut.
'Oh God! ' He exclaimed.
'What in the world is wrong with you Ethelbert!
What is wrong with you!' Her eyes shone in her
exasperation coupled with the fact that she felt
like beating with both fists until until she was
exhausted.
'I was trying …to prevent the door from
closing.
'From closing? ' She nearly shrieked. 'If you
can't feel the weight of the door, can't you feel
it? '
He looked at her a bit taken aback by her
outburst, 'That is the only way we can leave
here.'
Her chest rose and fell. 'Says who? '
'I just had to do it. Now we are trapped by
Oladimeji. '
'Don't ever do it again! Don't ever sacrifice Any
part of your body like that irrationally!
'Why are you sounding like I did it because of
you. ' He sat and tried massaging his arm.
'You did it because of me, you did it because
am the major one at stake. Oladimeji knows
better than to do anything silly to you. You
what? ' She paused momentarily, 'That's Why
am angry, It is not worth it! I don't worth it
because I don't appreciate it and please don't
do it again. '
He opened his mouth to protest but couldn't.
This was a version of her, he had never seen.
She took three steps forward and took deep
breaths. 'Let me see your arm.' She stoop.
'No Hester. ' He stood. 'I'm... I'm fine.
She stood and looked at him with raised brows
baffled at his response when his facial
expression and the way he held his arm said
otherwise.
'Really am okay. ' He managed a smile.
She said nothing more as she walked back to
the large window and pointed. 'This part has
no fence.'
He stood beside her.' I have an idea, we will
climb over the window and escape through
that bush.'
She nodded as she had already thought of that.
'Jump? ' He turned to her suddenly. 'Hester
you don't have to be afraid. I'm well aware of
the height but you've to jump. I'll jump first
after which you, so I cushion you.'
'Hmmmm …' She could have smiled but she
maintained a calm face as said 'okay. '
He climbed over the window and helped
through it so they could Stand at the little
platform it provided.
He jumped and rolled over over at landing. He
stood, wince and swing his inflamed arm
before beckoning to her with both legs apart.
She jumped and calculated somersaults, she
landed on her feet.
'Whooah! ' He did not hide his shock at her
precision. 'Hester how in the world …'
She pulled his okay arm. 'Let's get out of here
before they come after us.' She glanced back
and saw a head peering at the window. 'Ethel
we have to run.'
A gun shot rented the air.
They took to their heels.
'Let me have the Jeep keys. ' She said in
between breaths.
Feeling the hotness of his arm and the
shakiness, he couldn't object as he granted her
request.
FEW MINUTES LATER,
Sweating and panting, they got into the Jeep.
Hester buckled her seat belt and turned on the
ignition.
Ethel sat back and closed his eyes
She set the Jeep in motion. She glanced at him
with a knowledge of the possible damage and
pain he was going through. She was aware he
was trying hard to be brave.
'Dearie am sorry about your arm but you have
to strap your seat belt. We have to race now
because we won't be allowed time go without a
chase.'
'That good for nothing …' He sat up and jerked
his head back.
'Strap your seat belt dear.' She changed gears
waiting for him to be safe before executing her
plan.
He obeyed. 'Hester are you sure you can …?'
'Can you keep quiet for me dearie. ' She
interrupted calmly. 'Four eyes are better than
two, you can watch the road with me. 'She
took a turn. 'Better still, say -go Hester! Go
Hester do your thing.
Ethel flashed her a smile displaying his perfect
dentition. How could anymore be so calm in
such a situation.
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**
She knew one of the cars was vehicle distance
away, two were five cars away and was nine
vehicles distant .
She looked at the traffic light as it became red
and like a bolt from the blue an idea occurred
to her.
Who are you?
Hester Douglas Tobechukwu.
Who is beside you?
Ethelbert Franklin Onyemakazie.
You mean you two are …?'[i][/i]
Her thought trailed off as she left the one lane
drive swiftly and cautiously, thankfully she had
left a considerable space in front of her.
She sped up.
'Hester, what are you …?'
'Hold your breathe.'
At the round about, she accelerated and it
generated blurring dust . Before the road users
could digest the sight before them.
She had joined the moving lane and swerved
into a short cut.
'I didn't know a road was here.' Ethel looked
out through the windscreen.
'Bless Wale heart for giving me that book on
Nigeria roads and special thanks to the writer.
'
'Mtcheew! They can't follow us.' He almost
sang
Hester smiled sweetly. 'You can take a nap
now.'
Ethel sat back and exhaled. He closed his eyes
with a smile on his lips.
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Please drop your opinions and encourage me.

I must commend ur great effort Queen, u re indeed a good writer. Add some ginger 2d story dearie to make it more captivating. My 2k though.

toykathy: I must commend ur great effort Queen, u re indeed a good writer. Add some ginger 2d story dearie to make it more captivating. My 2k though.

Noted dearie. Thanks