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Choices: Another Perspective / The Dog Attendant (T. D. A) [COUNTLESS Part 2]. A story By Darousmart Emmanuel. / Choices And Chances - Episode 10 (2) (3) (4)
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Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by yeeshanana(f): 5:07am On Jun 01, 2017 |
Daniel please don't die o. Not Now, Not Ever. More ink to your pen Lilyjoe567 1 Like |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by EvaJael(f): 6:18am On Jun 01, 2017 |
yeeshanana:Seconded and thirded by me 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 7:03am On Jun 01, 2017 |
EvaJael: Lol |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 12:59pm On Jun 01, 2017 |
“Daniel” I shook him to wake him up but got no response. He felt cold and his breathing was getting more shallow. I got up, pulled my heels from my legs and threw them aside as I ran out screaming for John. He got up immediately he saw me, worry laced his features as he took in my panicked state “Please Come come and help” was all I could say as I pulled him inside the house, and I was thankful he didn't ask questions and just followed me in. He saw Daniel lying down and immediately got the idea as he tried carrying him with a little bit of help from my side, but he was doing all the heavy lifting We got him to the back seat of the car and lay him in a resting position and I immediately jumped in the car putting it in ignition and was already backing out. John saw through my weary eyes and I could tell he was contemplating if I could drive. I gave him a tired smile and assured him i'll be fine I drove to the hospital, and immediately, a roller bed was out and helping John on it as they rolled him inside, with me following close by. They got him to the ward and immediately Dr Jeremiah received him and started put him an oxygen mask, and went ahead to work on him. The nurse came and escorted me out much to my dismay, but I complied, too tired to fight it It's been over an hour and I've been pacing the corridors but stopped when I saw Dr Jeremiah approaching and went to meet him “How is he? Is he okay? I asked worriedly “Calm down Regina, he's stable now. I breathed out in relieve but didn't miss the worried look on his face. “Can I see him?” “Sure” he nodded and let me in. We got in and Daniel was asleep. I moved closer to Him, taking his palm into mine “He was in a lot of pain” Dr Jeremiah said from behind me, and I turned to look at him, the tears brimming in my eyes “Regina” he came closer to hold me. “He's strong, he's being fighting it a while now, but..... he looked away and sighed and the tears flowed freely from my eyes. I knew what was to come, he had already briefed me “Its going to get worse” he turned back to me “But he's a fighter” I nodded, that being the only thing I could do, cause I didn't think any word would come out if I tried to say something. He patted my back and left, leaving me alone with Daniel. I sniffled and dried my tears with the back of my palm before turning to look back at Daniel's sleeping frame. I sat on the bed and watched as his chest rose and fell from the steady beating of his heart ******* I steered awake and caught Daniel staring down at me. I must have slept of whilst watching him sleep “Hi” he smiled tiredly at me and I smiled right back “How are you feeling?” “Better” he muttered and I nodded “How long was I out for?” “Four hours” I replied and he nodded. We remained quiet and silence filled the room as we both didn't have any words to say. His face fell when he saw my bare legs and I noticed his brow creased worriedly “Regina.... “I'm fine Daniel” I smiled reassuredly at him. Later on, he was discharged and we left for home, after the doctor warned he stay away from strenuous activities as could make his condition worse I drove as John opened the gate. I got down as I parked and ran over to help Daniel down, and guided him in and helped him as he lay down. I sat close to him on the bed, and watch his eyes get heavy with sleep. He tried to to say something, but I brushed my lips on his, shutting him up “Good night” I whispered and his eyes closed in sleep. I lay beside him too tired to have a change of clothes and soon drifted off too 4 Likes |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by StephenJobs(m): 1:49pm On Jun 01, 2017 |
Ok....nice work dear. Can't stop pondering over what exactly is the sickness. U no fit just whisper am to only me..? Lolzz 2 Likes |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by crislyn(f): 1:58pm On Jun 01, 2017 |
StephenJobs:It's not only whisper to you..shout to u ni...If Lily is telling anyone its me. But it's either Leukaemia or Cancer....Lily tell them I'm right na, I've been predicting since o. 1 Like |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 2:12pm On Jun 01, 2017 |
crislyn: Lol, Okay @StevenJobs and Crislyn, you guys should bring your ears so i'll whisper it you both alone |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Ejimchiglo: 2:38pm On Jun 01, 2017 |
Please can someone tell me what is wrong with Daniel .can't see the page . |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by KpagoGIN(m): 3:58pm On Jun 01, 2017 |
Ejimchiglo:for now no body knows apart from the writer |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by crislyn(f): 8:30pm On Jun 01, 2017 |
Lilyjoe567:See my ear...oya tell me. 1 Like |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Ejimchiglo: 7:12am On Jun 02, 2017 |
[quote author=KpagoGIN post=57092997] for now no body knows apart from the writer[/quote Thanks dearie] |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by yeeshanana(f): 11:01pm On Jun 02, 2017 |
Edakun where's my Lily? No update today. You must update Tomorrow coz its my bday tomorrow 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Eyinimofeoluwa(f): 4:20am On Jun 03, 2017 |
yeeshanana:Happy Birthday Dear Llnp Wa Last |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by yeeshanana(f): 4:50am On Jun 03, 2017 |
Eyinimofeoluwa: Thanks much maami |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 10:09am On Jun 03, 2017 |
yeeshanana: Oh my! Happy birthday yeeshanana, wishing you many more..... Sorry I didn't update yesterday, but for you, there'll be a treat |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by yeeshanana(f): 10:15am On Jun 03, 2017 |
Lilyjoe567:You see why I love you? Thanks for the wishes dear 1 Like |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 11:33am On Jun 03, 2017 |
Dedication: Yeeshana I was awake but too tired to actually get up. I steered blindly to the other side hoping to feel a hard chest, but didn't feel any. With my hand, I searched blindly for him on the bed, but wasn't touching anything. My eyes flung wide open immediately to see myself alone in the wide king-sized bed. I jumped down fearing for the unknown. What if he had collapsed again, the doctor did say it'll get worse. I opened the bathroom door but he wasn't there. “Daniel?” I called out leaving the room but didn't get a reply. Panic was now sipping into me as I made my way downstairs “Daniel?” I yelled searching through rooms for him but there wasn't any sign of him. He couldn't have gone to work right? He wasn't strong and the doctor said he should stay clear from strenuous activities. I kept yelling out his name, my mind consumed as many thoughts were going through it, but he was not were to be found. I stood in the living room, with no sign of him as I frustratedly ran my hands through my hair having no idea what to do, when the noise of a bowl hitting the ground caught my attention, and it came from the direction of the kitchen. I hurriedly made my way to the kitchen, and the sight was simply.... “I don't know if to get mad that you aren't keeping Dr Jeremiah's instructions or to laugh” I scoffed and he turned to me grinning “Good morning honey” he greeted with a smile, and I couldn't help the warmth that spread through my chest “What are you doing?” I moved closer to his side to help with the things he spilled “I'm making breakfast” he stated like it was the most obvious thing “Okay, first off, you don't need to do that, mostly because you can't cook. And second, are you sure you know what you're doing?which brings us right back to what exactly are you doing? I was trying hard to hide the laugh as I pointed the bowl at him “Laugh all you want” he took the bowl from me and placed it on the counter and lifted me also onto the counter. I was now towering him and he parted my legs and positioned himself in-between them. He held my neck and pulled my face closer to his, as he placed a gentle kiss on my lips before pulling away. And in that moment the thought of my morning breath didn't even cross my mind as my lips tingled from the sensation “How did you sleep?” “Good” I nodded before turning back to the pot on the stove which was almost burning now. He noticed also and pulled away from me just in time to put off the gas and I couldn't help but laugh “Breakfast will be ready in ten minutes” he announced exaggerately like a chef in a cooking show and I laughed out loud. I really missed this side of him. I jumped down from the counter and snaked my hands round his torso from behind, the side of my face pressed to his back “I missed this” I whispered to his back “I'm sorry” he said after a long pause, and I knew it probably affected him more than I did, cause he did all that for my sake “No, it's not your fault” I shook my head He pulled my hands from around him and turned to face me. Cupping my face in his hands, he kissed me passionately, before pulling away “It is. I just wish”...... he trailed off “I know” I smiled reassuredly at him. “Now I need to go bathe” I breathed out “And await your special meal” I left his side and headed towards the door smiling “Oh it's going to be special alright” he said from behind me and I could feel his smirk on *********** Breakfast wasn't half bad, judging from the fact that he couldn't cook to save his life before. It was a step up “I've learned a lot” he boasted when I complimented him. We finished eating and decided to stay in for the day and just enjoy each other's company. We were now settled in the living room and watching a movie, my head resting on his lap as he stroked my hair gently “Honey?” he called, halfway through the movie “Hmm?” I murmured my gaze still on the tv “My parents called, they're coming over” “What!!” my gaze left the TV almost immediately, and was now on his. He had on a guilty smile on. This can't be good.... Once more, happy birthday yeeshanana, do have a lovely day 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by yeeshanana(f): 1:24pm On Jun 03, 2017 |
Thanks for the dedication maami.God bless you much 1 Like |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by EvaJael(f): 1:28pm On Jun 03, 2017 |
Happy birthday yeeshanana |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by yeeshanana(f): 2:02pm On Jun 03, 2017 |
EvaJael:Thanks alot. God bless you much 1 Like |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by ManuelRichard(m): 5:55pm On Jun 03, 2017 |
Nice work lilyjoe.... I Love the magic u do with ur pen...had to follow this after I read one of ur just concluded story... #kind regards. #I am ur fan |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 6:27pm On Jun 03, 2017 |
ManuelRichard: Thank you so much |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 1:32pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
“Good afternoon sir, good afternoon ma. Welcome” I greeted as soon as they got in. Daniel forgot the little detail of telling when exactly they were going to come when he dropped the “They're coming over” bomb on me. So seeing them twenty minutes later didn't help the nervousness in the pit of my stomach as I wasn't well prepared The Walters are no doubt very affluential and his dad had a wealthy aura all over him, his salt and pepper hair very low on his head, almost not there. He looked really good for an old man although there were distinct features that showed he really was old, they're almost invincible mere looking. His mother on the other hand looks anything but old. She looked really young for her age, and very vibrant. Cant say I'd ever get tired of admiring her whenever I see her “Ma” I went ahead to hug her, with the apron still sprung over my body, but she didn't mind and returned my hug, her wide smile matching mine. His dad also hugged me before pulling away to shake hands with son after his mom had let go of him We were soon settled on the dining room as I passed round the food amongst us. We ate and various mild discussions came up, we chatted and laughed over them. I glanced over at Daniel but he seemed indifferent. We had agreed we would tell his parents about his illness when we next see them, as they didn't know about it. They knew he got a bit sick before we got married, he had told me. But he never told them how severe it was, even life threatening Mr Walter went on to talk about business with Daniel and his mom held small talk with me about my health and subtly hinting on why I haven't gotten pregnant yet. I tried as much as I could without making it disrespectful that we were waiting on God's time all the while my chest hammering on my chest about Daniel's decision to tell them. How would they take it? He is their only son, and for them they knew me as their son's saving grace. Due to his diagnose, he took it hard before he had met me, that's why they didn't hide their love for me. Little did they know there was a reason for his behaviour I answered her last question with a smile and she smiled also as we turned to father and son since they were done also. Daniel and mine eyes connected and I made a eye signal for him to tell them, though he still remained indifferent, I could tell he got tensed when I passed the signal. He cleared his throat drawing their attention to himself. I stood and went to sit close to him, found his hand and it felt sweaty. I squeezed gently and smiled reassuredly at him and nodded for him to go on He took a deep breath and turned to his parents curious gazes as they took in our light gestures “Mom, Dad” I have something to tell you.... 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 1:32pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
Happy sunday guys |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Mobecs(f): 1:51pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
Lilyjoe567:Happy Sunday Lilyjoe, more wisdom to you. 1 Like |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by crislyn(f): 2:45pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
Lily, Lily ah ha...ok o happy Sunday. Me I'm not understanding o, this kind suspense. |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 3:27pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
crislyn: Lol, I cannot coman goan start putting you in suspense na, I'm a good somebody |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by EvaJael(f): 6:07pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
I was about to say come and continue before I remembered that update no be moi moi. I can barely manage to type one a day. I patiently wait on u ma 2 Likes |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by RealHonie: 6:09pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
Okay... I am following this story and loving every bit of it... 1 Like |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by oluwaseun15(f): 7:03pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
Wow loving this story,following it to the end,lilyjoe you are the best,a million kisses for you 1 Like |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by crislyn(f): 8:46pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
Lilyjoe567:Plzzz o |
Re: CHOICES AND Chances(a Story) by Lilyjoe567(f): 3:19pm On Jun 05, 2017 |
Hi guys, sorry this is not an update Our house has just been busy since morning. P.H morning rain did wonders to our fence, tore it down and everything. Now our house is bare and our neighbour's things destroyed. We just thank God no lives were lost. They are working on the repairs though, so update will be later on |
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