Episode 26
The Reception/Reunion

Marie's POV


He climbed on the bed and looked into my eyes feeling satisfied that he was able to make me cry.

He smirked and turned his back towards me as he lies down.

'Till we get married' he says with a scoff before turning off the lights.

I breathed a sigh of relief as I sat up on the bed hugging my knees.
I stayed like that all night not sleeping for a second. In case he tries anything funny while I sleep.

💥Two days later 💥
It's currently the wedding day (my wedding day)
The makeup artists are busy working on my face, my nails and my hair.

I looked into the mirror and couldn't even recognize myself.

My makeup was every shade of wrong. The bright red lipstick was too garish making my fake smile too insipid.

It looked as though I was some witch as the nail extensions looked like wolverine's claws.

I wore an ugly red dress. I considered it ugly because it revealed my back, my breasts (my nipples were almost visible) and had an opening which had my right thigh in full view. It was so long that it swept the floor behind me.

The dress was edged with white frills. Huge diamond earrings were fastened to my ears and the brown 24 inches long lace wig was swept over my right shoulder.

I hated how I looked right now in every sense of the word as I kept looking at myself in the large polished silver mirror.

I looked at the golden clock on the wall. It was 1:56 in the afternoon.
I wonder when the so-called wedding was going to start or have they changed their mind?

The makeup artists took my hands and led me downstairs to meet with Jude, his family and my mum who stood up and applauded the moment I came down the stairs.

I looked at my mum with disgust. How on Earth was she enjoying this?

I looked at Jude's mum who looked overjoyed, his dad was checking me out, while Diamond had a sadder expression, I know she pitied me. She was the only one in her right mind.

Finally, my eyes landed on Jude, who was smiling so wide that his face could have torn up any minute.
I looked at him with a blank facial expression followed by an eye roll.

I finally got down and they took turns to squeeze me in hugs which I didn't bother responding to. I stood there like a statue.

I looked closely at the paper on the table before me. It was a marriage certificate bearing my name and old signature.

They didn't even let me sign it. I'm guessing my mum did that. She was the only one in the room who knows what my signature looks like.

I was so disgusted. I felt like throwing up. I had PMS. My stomach was cramping up and my head hurts.

They were busy drinking and celebrating the wedding. It was not my wedding. I wasn't even allowed to sign my own marriage certificate. That's crazy!!

It was finally time to get going to the reception venue where the guests were waiting for us to arrive.

I just hope I don't go crazy today.
I've greeted a thousand people already and I need a break.

So many guests and dignitaries were present at the event including the Lagos State governor, his wife and the deputy as well as other commissioners, Special advisers etc.

Jude was the last person I wanted to be close to right now. But I had no option as I had to play along, nuptial photos and all that nonsense.

I skipped the nuptial dance, feeding of the groom and all the kissing and sh-t. I was thinking about Francis all through. Where was he? And is he going to feel when our wedding photos surface online.

I needed to get out of the crowd and clear my head outside. My mum was following me and I stopped to hear what she had to say.

She was so happy about the wedding and how her plans were falling into place.

I was about to give her a piece of my mind when one of the ushers at the event came up to inform me that more guests had arrived and were looking for the bride.

I followed her and she stopped opposite the hallways and pointed towards one of the corridors where I was supposed to find the so called guests.

I had a bad feeling about this. I mean I was getting scared as I walked down the empty hallway. I didn't see anyone. I yelled hello but still no response. Then suddenly, one of the doors opened and a hand pulled me into one of the rooms.

I wanted to scream but he shut me up with a kiss. Geez!! It was Francis!! I finally relaxed as I reciprocated immediately wrapping my legs around his waist with his hands on my butt.

We kissed like our lives depended on it.
I mean you can't blame us. We have missed each other for what felt like forever.
I wanted us to stay like that forever.

The sound of someone clearing his/her throat in the room brought us back to reality. (Geez, someone else was in the room)

We finally stopped kissing and turned breathlessly towards the direction of the sound.

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Lost and found. That must be Glory?

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Episode 27

Marie's POV cont'd

We finally stopped kissing as I turned to look at the direction of the sound. I didn't even think that someone else would be in this room.
Oh my God! It's Glory standing there with a big smile plastered on her face.

I hugged her tightly whilst muttering things like 'ive missed you' or 'how have you been'.

I took a look around the room and realized that we were in a small storage space where unused equipment were dumped.

Francis locked the door as Glory explained everything to me about how my father had actually hired her and some others to look after me and how she and Francis as well as Sam and others are working hard to get me out of the current situation. They knew all about the evidence and stuff.

I also took out time to narrate my own ordeal over there.

I didn't know the location of the house I was staying at but I knew it was in a GRA kind of area. All they needed to know was my exact location so they could keep an eye on me directly.

I told them about Jude's sister who happens to be the only one with a little bit of sympathy for me.

'I think she might know something that could help pin my mum since she was also her mother's friend.' I opined.

They knew about her already. Truth is, Jude's father is a corrupt politician, all we had to do was dig up dirt on him and by extension, my mum.

Francis brought out a beaded belly chain made of pearls. It was beautiful but I wasn't a fan of waistbeads.

'Whats this for?' I asked surprised as he passed it on to Glory.
'It will help us track you at all times' he says as he turns his face to the wall.

Glory helped me unzip the tight dress and put the jewelry on my little waist.

I wished Francis was looking at me right now to tell me if it looked good on me but he was too much of a gentleman to look at the naked me, I thought to myself with an eye roll.

He only turned round when he was sure that I had fully dressed up again.

He cupped my cheeks assuring me that things are going to be alright. But all I saw was pain in those beautiful eyes even though he was taking it so well. He appeared to be hurting even more than I was.

I drew him closer and kissed him again not minding the fact that Glory was in the room.

I lifted myself off the ground as I wrapped my legs around his waist and deepened the kiss.

He had to stop the kiss so I could return to the reception since I've been gone for a while. That was when reality struck me.

I was gonna leave him again and return to that Godforsaken arranged marriage. Tears streamed down my face as I held Francis' hand in mine squeezing it slightly as he opened the door for me to go out.

I said my goodbyes as I stepped back into the hallway to find Diamond coming towards me. Turns out that the reception was already over and she has been sent to come and find me.

We linked arms together as we walked back into the Hall where people were busy taking photos, exchanging goodbyes and packing up stuff.

We walked outside and got into one of the waiting vehicles and the convoy immediately started driving out fighting it's way through the crowd of people outside the event center.

As soon as we got into the house, my period started. I didn't have any tampons. Thank God for Diamond as I got into her room where she gave me some pads and aspirin.

I thanked her as I got into the bathroom to freshen up and put it on.

Some minutes after we had gotten into bed, a knock sounded on the door. I turned to look at Dismissed and found her sleeping peacefully beside me and I didn't bother to even answer the door.

After two more violent knocks, the door creaked open and Jude walked in. He turned on the light and walked towards the bed.

'What do you want?' I asked angrily
'I want you b**h. It's our freaking wedding night' he spat out angrily.

'Point of correction loser, it is your wedding night. You are married to whoever signed that old signature on your wedding certificate.' I half yelled in a single breathe.

He scoffed and gave me a slap in the face. By now Diamond was already awake as I squeaked when he hit me.

'Enough of it now, you crazy wife beater' She yelled as he raised his hand to hit me again.

'The next time those filthy hands touch me, that will be the last time you have hands! No get out' I yelled at him as my voice crashed into weeping.

He stormed out of the room angrily as I sobbed while Diamond drew me into a hug patting my back consolingly for a second before also storming out of the room probably going after her idiot of a brother. She seemed really upset.

I sat up in bed wiping off my tears continuously with the back of my palm. Diamond has been gone for a long while now and curiosity was eating me up. I wonder where she went to as I stood up from the bed and walked quietly out of the room to find out what is going on.

As I got down from the last the last stair, I overheard them arguing heatedly. Diamond sounded so angry as she yelled as if she was going to bring the roof down.

How dare you Jude? She yelled at the top of her voice.

Diamond-You wanted to rape her? You wanted to rape your own wife?

Jude-They forced me into this D!!

Diamond-She was also forced into this too dammit!! Do you remember who her father is?

Jude- Her mother should have thought about that before forging her signature on that marriage certificate.

Diamond- Remember Viv!!

Jude- Don't you dare bring her up!!

That was the last sentence I was able to understand as the started to yell in what sounded like Yoruba.

( I don't understand Yoruba even though I'm a Yoruba girl. My mum never allowed me to learn)

It sounded so strange to me. Whatever they were saying, I'm sure it was very serious but there was no way to find out. I turned back disappointedly and headed back to Diamond's room.

Who was Viv? I thought to myself as I got into the room and lay down on the bed. I didn't even realize when I dozed off. I was so tired anyway.


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Episode 28

The Pizza




I stayed in bed all morning and only went downstairs when Diamond informed that Jude was out. I couldn't stand looking him in the eye.




It was already lunch time so we sat down and ate together before heading over to the living room to watch some TV.




The wedding reception was all over the news. I was being labelled as the bride who didn't smile. The presenter commented on my father's absence from the wedding reception of his only daughter as well as my social media haitus. (They even had photos of the forged wedding certificate). I wonder how they got it.




I changed the channel after watching for sometime. Let's watch a movie instead.




We were enjoying the movie so much that we didn't realize how much time had passed already.

We only realised that it was evening when the maids came to inform us that dinner was ready.




Jude was not yet back and I wasn't interested in finding out where he had gone to.




We finally went upstairs after dinner and I ensured that I locked the door properly before going to bed. I didn't want last night's incidence to repeat itself.




🌞The next Afternoon 🌞




I was having a nap when Diamond came in to inform me that my pizza has arrived.(but I didn't order any pizza. I don't even have a phone)




'Maybe it was some kind of mistake' I thought to myself as I followed her downstairs quietly.




I got outside to see the pizza guy. He was from Lala's Pizza Place. (one of my favorite pizza brands. But I haven't ordered anything from them in a while)




I saw their logo on his uniform but when I took a second look at him, I realized that he was wearing a Bob Marley face cap which was not part of the uniform.




Maybe it's a sign for me to know that the pizza comes from someone who knows me well enough or it could also be a trap.




I collected the pizza after signing the receipt. One of the guards came close and tried opening the box but I slapped him hard on the face.




'How dare you try to infect my food?' I yelled rudely at him as I was laughing inside.




'Sorry Ma' He managed to say as he regained his balance.




I saw the surprise on the pizza guy's face and I gave him a side smile raising my brows a bit.




'Because of that, you get to pay him' I hissed at the idiot.




'Its three thousand nine hundred naira sir' the pizza guy added quickly.




He gave the pizza guy dead glares as he kept fiddling with the old worn out naira notes in his hands which kept falling on the tiled floor. He picked and counted it up and handed it over to the pizza guy who confirmed and said goodbye.




'Serves you right, you nosy little prick' I sneered at him and walked inside with the pizza box.




I walked with it into the kitchen. Thank God Diamond wasn't in the living room. I had to confirm if this pizza was a trap or a message.




I opened the pizza box to reveal the 8 triangular slices of pepperoni pizza (my favorite topping).

Just taking a look at it now brings to mind the iconic taste of the most popular pizza of all time which was staring me in the face.




The salty and slightly spicy taste of pepperoni pizza holds its own against waves of melty, gooey cheese and gets ever-so-slightly crisped in the hot oven in such a crave-worthy way that no one can resist pulling them straight from the smoldering heat and dropping them directly into your mouth.




My mouth watered immediately. I put my hand into the box and picked up a slice which I dropped in the plate that I was on the kitchen counter.




Underneath the remaining seven slices was a folded piece of paper which was pinned to two of the slices.




I picked up these slices and dropped them in another plate before removing the paper.




On it was written 'Safe slices, pass the rest to the sister, she'll tell you everything you need to know'

It dawned on me that this pizza was actually from 'My Rescue Team' ( I chuckled inwardly as I realized this)




I crumpled the paper and threw it into the bin as I walked back upstairs to get Diamond.




In a bit, I returned with an excited Diamond into the kitchen. I hurriedly picked up the plate which contained the safe slices and took a slice while she digged into the box and took hers.




I returned to the counter and dropped the jug of chilled fruit juice that I had gotten from the fridge.




This pizza is so good... She sang out with a wry laugh as she took another slice and I knew that whatever was in the pizza had started taking effect.




'You wouldn't mind if I asked you some personal questions would you?' I queried with a sly smirk as I stood at akimbo facing the now stunned Diamond who was staggering like a drunk.




This is going to be a whole lot of fun.

I better lock the kitchen door!

Read Episode 29 Here>>
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Just be careful girl

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Episode 29

Secrets Revealed


So yesterday was fun, Diamond got to spill almost everything in her pretty little mind before falling asleep in the kitchen. I had to drag her to her room. Thank God Jude didn't return.


I got to discover that her dad had houses in the interior parts of Lagos where he hides some of the money he has been able to steal in form of gold bars plus other secret properties.

He was actually having extra marital affairs with my mum and some of the money he stole was in her possession. That explains all the money my mum usually brings home whenever she returns from so called 'Dubai'.




She even gave me specific details of the hotel that they always meet at. Turns out that her mum doesn't know about all this.




Jude on the other hand, had a girl he was supposed to marry. Her name was Viv. (So she was the girl that they were talking about the other day).Jude beat her one day and she accidentally slipped and fell from the stairs leading to her death.




The fiancee was also pregnant with Jude's baby and as such, they covered up the murder declaring her missing. Diamond however has the videos of the murder and the cover-up.




Turns out, everyone's secret was out in the open.

All I needed now is the necessary proof. And I need to get the word out. I hope that the pizza guy will be back soon so I can find a way to get the information across to Francis and my dad.




I got out of the bathroom to find Diamond sitting up on the bed with head buried in her palms.




She has a hangover and turns out she doesn't remember anything that happened yesterday. She slept all through the afternoon till the next morning.




My mum visited in the afternoon. I got out to meet her in the sitting room waiting for me. I was so irritated by her presence. What does she want?




I descended the stairs and stood at akimbo opposite her with a frown plastered on my face.




'What do you want now mum?' I asked angrily

'Jude says you have been giving him a tough time' She replies quickly in a surprised tone not the usual 'Im the boss' tone.




'I don't owe you any explanation mum, I've done everything you want now you want to turn me into a Slut? That's not happening! You better run from me! I yelled and stormed out of the room.

You should see the look on her face! Shock mingled with surprise equals something priceless.




I was surprised that I had such boldness in me. I'm done bowing to all her demands. Their days are numbered anyway.




I was resting on the balcony of the building's third floor when I saw her cars driving out of the residence. Good riddance! I'm sure she will think twice next time she wants to give me any orders.




I have more on my mind than to waste my time to think about my mum's dramatic and selfish lifestyle.




I got back inside the moment her cars were outside the gate. What a relief!




I got into the house and saw Diamond sitting on one of the sofas watching TV. I joined her in the seat close to her. She was still suffering from the after effects of the drugs.




I partly pitied her because she was a nice person and partly blamed her for possessing such evidence but chose to stay quiet about it. Jude killed someone, that's really scary! I need to get out of here before I also end up in a body bag.




Dinner was ready and we both sat on the table to eat without saying anything to each other. She sat there playing with her food. I guess those are still among the side effects of whatever was in that pizza.




Francis' POV




Me and Sam are currently in a hotel room as we are watching a video of Jude's father and Marie's mum kissing in a hotel. In case you are wondering how we got to know about their affair, the waist chain I gave to Marie at the wedding reception was both a GPS and listening device. Her father had it customized and imported from China.

Turns out that Diamond was telling the truth after all. (Truth Drugs work)

We now have something against Marie's mum.




Two Days Later 🙃

Marie's dad, Sam and I were at a birthday party where Marie's mum happened to be the planner. We have paid someone to dress up as one of the caterers and lure her out to where we were.




She finally walked into the Janitor's closet with the caterer who immediately ran out and locked the door from outside.

We emerged from hiding to see her banging on the door and yelling for help. The music in the main hall was too loud so nobody could hear her.




Author's PoV

Hi Sarah! Davis says (Davis is Marie's dad).

She turns immediately towards him as soon as she heard his voice

'Why I'm I not surprised? So this is your doing huh!

Now open this darn door because I have an event to get back to. She yelled angrily. She was also frightened as well.




Davis took a seat with Sam and Francis standing on both sides. While Sarah stood there red with anger and fright.




Davis nodded looking at Sam who opened the laptop and placed it on the table turning the screen towards Sarah whose eyes and mouth opened wide in shock before she regained her normal composure.




So you want to blackmail me too? She says laughing sarcastically




Francis and Sam turned to look at each other with surprise and disappointment. Both of them had expected her to be shocked and quickly agree to turn over the evidence to Davis but Sarah was tougher than that.




Well, you can go ahead and do what ever you want just open the door. She added with standing at akimbo.




'You're bluffing' Davis interjects as he dips his hands into his jacket pocket and takes out a Cuban cigar while Sam helps him to light it.




No you're the one who is bluffing. Sarah adds as she takes a seat with a little smirk on her face.




I have the upper hand here no matter what you do.

She continues with a sly smile playing on her lips.




Fine! Davis says as he turns the laptop screen towards himself, quickly punching a few keys and within seconds the video was sent.




Sarah realising what had just happened rushed over to him and snatched the laptop from him smashing it on the floor.




Davis wasn't bluffing. He meant business.




Too late Sarah, I want my daughter and the evidence or heads will roll. He spat out venomously and hit the table before he goes to the door and unlocks it with Francis and Sam behind him.




Sarah sat there frozen and batting her artificial lashes as she fought back the tears that threatened to fall down her face.




Her hardwork of lobbying to get her boyfriend (or man friend) to the position of governor was now impossible. Once the news gets out, the party would drop him and Jude's mother is going to kill her.




I won't give up the evidence. She said to herself as she walked out the door through the hallway and into the main hall where the guests were busy with their dancing and eating spree.




She walked out quickly from the hall straight to where her car was and got in shutting the door violently yelling at the driver to get going.

The driver complied as the car fought it's way through the multiple cars in the parking lot.

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Episode 30

Marie's POV

Lately, I've been thinking about all the information that I got from Diamond the other day. It was all too much for me to handle and process at the moment.

I mean how complicated could my life get? days back my mum came here to threaten me after signing a wedding certificate in my name.

I sat there in the living room with my the TV remote control in my hand as I kept switching the channel looking for something interesting to watch until I caught sight of something interesting on a news channel.

It was a screenshot of my mum and Jude's father kissing in a hotel. This is interesting I thought to myself as I increased the volume. About a minute into the news, Diamond ran downstairs screaming my name as she finally came into the room.

She plunged herself into the empty seat beside me and showed me her phone screen. It was also the same news.

According to the news, it was my alleged that my mum was the one who leaked the video of the media. (I doubt it) I mean, why would she leak a video of her committing adultery with her best friend's husband to the whole world.

Apart from money, property and jewels, one thing that my mum valued and guarded with everything was her sterling reputation. There was something fishy but I cared less.

We talked about it for a while before the maids came to inform us that dinner was ready.

Jude hasn't returned ever since the day he left the house angrily. Deep down, I prayed that he should never return because I hated him with a passion.

After dinner, we went back to the living room to watch some movies. The news channel was still showing.

It was the People's Congress party chairman in a press conference. (The people's Congress is Jude's father's party) They were dropping him as the flag bearer of their party.

This is not good at all, I thought to myself as I turned to look at Diamond's reaction to this new development.

She had an emotionless expression on her face as she picked up the remote control and changed the channel.

That's surprising. I mean she should have looked a bit upset about it but she wasn't. Could it be that she planned this, because the way she talked about her father the other day wasn't very pleasant. I needed answers.

Are you the one who leaked the video? I asked curiously (I hope my big mouth doesn't get me into trouble)
Why would you suggest such a thing? She fired back sounding somewhat annoyed.

Because you knew about it all along? I stated throwing my hands in the air.

How did you know that I know? She asked in shock

It doesn't matter how. I added rubbing my forehead in frustration.
I just needed to know, could she be so cold?

Well, I didn't do this though I've always wanted to and it's none of your business. She said hesitantly as she raked her fingers through her hair.

I nodded and turned to fix my eyes on the movie while she walked out of the room angrily.
I almost messed up!! I better keep my big mouth shut.

Sarah's POV (Marie's mum)

I sat there on the couch pouring myself another glass of vodka as I fixed my eyes on the TV screen feeling dead inside.

The news was showing clips of the leaked video of me and Femi kissing. I threw my flip flops at the TV screen angrily as I heard the presenter mention that I was the one who leaked the video. How ridiculous!!

All my efforts have been wasted. Everything I worked for. I've always wanted my Femi to become the governor.

But now thanks to Davis, it's all gone down the drain.

I have no choice but to leak his own secrets as well. I didn't know he has grown so much balls over the years to call my bluff.

My phone rang on the stool close to my the chair I was sitting on. I glanced at the screen and flinched immediately I saw the caller ID. It was Femi's wife, my best friend whom I have betrayed.

Why is she calling me after everything? I dared not try to pick it up. I knew she will rain curses on me if I made that mistake.

I took the glass of vodka in my hand straight to my mouth and downed all the contents in a single gulp and tried pouring myself another glass but both the bottle and the glass slipped out of my hands and smashed into tiny bits on the floor.

Maids!!!! Maids!!!!! I yelled angrily as two of them ran out into the room.
Clean this mess up and bring up another bottle, I commanded as I tried getting up but fell back into the chair. I finally got up and grabbed my phone from the stool as I staggered drunkenly upstairs to my room.

I opened the door and dropped heavily on the bed dozing off almost immediately without even turning off my lights or locking the door.

Glory's POV
Two of the maids have just come into my room to inform me that the boss wants a bottle of vodka delivered to her room and they were scared to face her just in case they flop and she fires them.

I walked out of my room with the girls trailing behind me and went into the living room where the bar was located.

I took a bottle of Svedka vodka and a glass and dropped them in a tray carrying it carefully up the stairs.

Good luck up there one of the girls said while the other looked at me pitifully. I can handle this.

I got to her door and found it slightly open. I tried knocking but the door kept giving way. I slowly peeped to see if she was inside and found her on the bed fast asleep.

I walked into the room and closed the door behind me. I've never been in her room before as she never let's anyone clean her room.
It looked more like an expensive suite in a five star hotel.

I walked in and dropped the tray of vodka I was carrying on a stool by her bed.

I scanned the room quickly looking for anything that might resemble the evidence I've been sent to pick up.

I had two assignments in this house; number one was to keep an eye on Marie and number two was to get the evidence.

I kept half of my attention on Marie's mum who was snoring loudly on the bed and the other on anything that might resemble evidence, a safe or anything like that.

I checked her drawers, the huge closet and even the bathroom. Bingo!! I found two safes inside the bathroom. Who does that?

Remember when I said I'm good at opening stuff, I was not bragging! I'm just that good.

I tried a few password combinations but that didn't work so I decided to open them manually. One of the safes had a keyhole for the override key while the other didn't.

I walked over to the mirrored bathroom cabinet and picked out a pair of tweezers and a metal nail file. I didn't even know which one will work best.

I inserted the pointy end of the nail file into the key hole and rotated it counterclockwise over and over until I heard the locking mechanism break open. Whew!!

It was a stupid safe anyway. Not well built at all. It looked like it was built by amateurs because I popped it open in only a matter of seconds. One down, one more to go.

The second safe didn't have any override keyhole meaning that I had to opt for a reset.
The nail file wasn't long enough so I decided to straighten out the tweezers.

Again I'll say that I am an expert when it comes to opening stuff.

I lifted the safe and placed it on the counter. This one looked a little bit more complicated.
I turned the back panel to locate the safe's electronic element to find the right openings. Thankfully, the lights were bright enough to help me see what was inside the holes.

I slid the tweezers into one of the openings to gain access to the control panel of the safe.

I carefully used the tip of the tweezers to gently press the reset button making the c-panel light up with a little beep.

I turned to the front where the little keyboard was and entered a new code after which, I punched it in and finally, the second safe clicked open.

The first safe contained a flash drive and stacks on stacks of dollars while the second contained about 20 flash drives and some photographs as well as a gun.

I took off my top and dropped everything into it as I tied both ends and sneaked out of the bathroom.

Marie's mum was still sleeping and snoring loudly in the same position as she was before. I quietly tiptoed to the door and got out of the room undetected.

Now the next thing I've got to do is get out of here before she wakes up.

I called Sam and told him to get the car ready. The mission has been accomplished.

By the time I got downstairs, the girls were no longer there so I quickly ran out through the front door straight to the parking area. I didn't see any security outside which was strange. I'm guessing Sam had a hand in that.

I got into the car lot and found Sam standing by one of the cars.

I gave him a steamy kiss and a quick hug and got into the trunk of the car. (Don't be surprised, me and Sam have been creeping around for a while now)

He closed it from outside and started the car heading for the gate. In a bit, we were out of the residence.

He stopped the car and popped the trunk for me to get out. I sat in the front of the car with him and we zoomed off. We need to get the information to Marie's dad and Francis.

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Episode 31

Glory's POV cont'd

We got to our rendezvous point which was a cosy house located very close to Idumota.

We both got inside laughing and clinging to each other.
Sam was really happy that I finally accomplished the mission. He unlocked the front door of the house and we both got inside.

I dropped the bag I was carrying on the couch and turned to see Sam grinning at me biting his lips.

There's no way we're doing this Sam! I whispered in amidst giggles as I ran up the stairs.

He rolled his eyes and picked up the bag running closely behind me. We got into the room and I turned on the lights.

The room was filled with multiple computer screens some plastered on the wall while others were on the tables in the room making it look like the computer labs in Hollywood movies.

I pressed a single button and all the screens came alive at once as the booting process began. By now, Sam had set the bag down and was emptying out it's contents which were the flash drives I'd gotten out of the safes.

He helped me with the setup without saying a word. I kept stealing quick glances at him from time to time. He looked a little upset but he knows that we are not supposed to mix business with pleasure.

He went over to the new empty couch and plunged himself in as he started making the relevant calls while I tried seeing how I could get the information from the drives.

When he was done, he came over to where I was sitting to take a look at what I was working on. I felt his warm breath on my neck. This won't let me concentrate one bit. I turned around to look at him who was pretending to be so caught up with the information on the screen.

'Let's do this real quick and get back to work shall we? I asked with a smile playing on my lips.
'Say please' He says twisting his face in mock annoyance.
'Pretty pleeease..' I said pouting like a little girl.
(I'll fill you in on the details later on)

Marie's POV
Lately, Diamond and I have not really been talking much. She seemed really upset about what I said the other day.

She kinda kept her distance from me. She wouldn't eat when I ate or watch TV with me like we used to and Jude wasn't back for days now. I'm guessing he must have jumped ship abandoning me to my fate.

I felt so alone. I mean, Diamond was my only friend here now she doesn't want to even look me in the eye.

I'm currently sitting in the living room watching a movie that I wasn't even enjoying.
Suddenly the front door flung open revealing Diamond and a guy walking behind her. He had his hand in hers as she was dragging him into the room amidst loud laughter.

They stopped in their tracks when they saw me in the room. I took a closer look at the guy who resembled some kind of gangster rapper.

He had tattoos covering the exposed part of his arms and neck, multiple chains on his neck and long dreadlocks on his head as well as a little diamond earring in one of his ears. I wonder who he is to her.

'Marie meet Travis, my boyfriend and Travis meet his wife' She said in a baby ish voice which earned a scoff from the boyfriend.

'Hi' I greeted trying my best not to look at any of them in particular. I would have never guessed that this were the type of guys Diamond was into.

The look on the guy's face clearly showed that he was really upset. He walked closer to where I was clenching his fist and jaws like he was coming to hit me. I flinched and shifted nervously on my seat.

'Calm down angry bird' Diamond intervened wrapping her hands around his waist from behind. She whispered some words into his ear and his facial expression softened as she dragged him up the stairs while never taking his eyes off me.

I held my chest to prevent my fast beating heart from falling out of my chest. Was that thug going to hit me? I'm guessing him and Jude are enemies.

This is freaking me out a lot. I just hope that my dad and Francis can get me out of here before these people and their enemies drop me in a body bag.(God forbid)

I was still stuck in the same position as I was when they left me when they came down the stairs again wearing matching clothes. Thugger had his hand on her waist and eyes on me. I felt so scared as he glared at me and I quickly dropped my gaze to the floor.

😟 About Two Hours Later 😟

I was still in the sitting room watching TV when a knock resounded on the front door. One of the maids rushed into the room and opened the door.

Some men in suit came into the room. They were from Jude's father and came here to fetch me. I got upstairs to change up and returned a moment later following them out into one of the waiting cars. In a sec, the convoy drove out of the compound and got on the road.

After a long drive, we got to their family house. I remembered it from the day of the wedding planning stuff when Jude had brought me here. I alighted from the car running my eyes around the surroundings.

The flowers smelled nice but I didn't have much time to appreciate it as the guards motioned for me to follow them inside.

I was taken into one of the small sitting rooms and sat down anxiously waiting for Jude's father to come out. Curiosity was eating me up already. What does he possibly want to say to me?

I sat there running my eyes round the room. It looked nice but as you already know, affluence is nothing new to me. I'm a billionaire's daughter.

Jude's father came in a while later wearing an all white attire. I stood up and greeted him respectfully.

He replied and motioned for me to sit down as he also did same giving me that same lustful stare making me shift uncomfortably in my seat.

'Actually, I called you here because I want to tell you that you are a very beautiful girl' He said leaking his lips.

I was shocked to the marrow!! WTH This old man is totally crazy.

He stood up from his seat and sat beside me and I quickly shifted away from him.

'Your mother and I are no longer together, so I thought I should have fun with you instead as your fresher, younger and sexier' he added shifting closer to me trying to touch me.

I jumped up from the sofa in rude shock. This old man has lost it.
'Im your son's wife dammit' I yelled out loud.

'But he's not here now baby' he said in a pleading voice.
So disgusting. I felt like throwing up immediately. He's calling me baby? Gross!!!

I turned around and walked hurriedly towards the door but he grabbed me by the waist from behind and dragged me violently trying to lay me down on the couch.

I managed to yank myself free from his hold. He tried to hold me again but I slapped him hard on the face and his vision went black. He cowered and fell on the floor lying on his back. I kicked him in the groin and he yelped as he fell on the floor writhing in pain.

'Shame on you dirty old man' I yelled angrily and ran out of the room as he still lay there on the floor groaning in pain.

I got out of the room and finally located the main living room where I met the men in suit who were more than they were before.

As soon as I got into the room, an alarm went off and I realized that I won't have anyway to get out of here if they find out what I've done.

I tried to get to the door but I was immediately grabbed violently from behind by one of the men.
'Let me go!!' I yelled helplessly as I tried to wriggle free from his hold but he was too strong.

One of the men who had gone in to check on Jude's father came out and gave me a slap in the face.

'Take her away and deal with her mercilessly!' He ordered and the guy carried me hanging on his shoulder and took me out of the house. I kept screaming and hitting his muscular back but to no avail.

Read Episode 32 here
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Episode 32

Sarah's POV:

I woke up the next morning with a banging headache as I stood up and walked into the bathroom. I was so shocked to see my safes on the floor.

Oh no!! I quickly dropped on my knees as I examined the safes and confirmed that they have been tampered with.

The documents, Bitcoin and evidence were all gone. This can't be real! I pinched myself hard to confirm if I was dreaming or I was really awake. Of course I was awake.
Shoot! I forgot to lock the door yesterday. Someone managed to get into the room.

I walked back into the room and straight downstairs. I was going crazy. I yelled at the maids to assemble in the sitting room. In a minute, they all scurried into the room.

Which one of you scoundrels came into my room last night? I queried angrily.

None of them said anything. I barked at them repeating the same question before one of them raised up her hand.

'It was Glory ma, she brought you the drink that you asked for' she spoke in a shaky voice.

Shoot! I looked around and realized that Glory wasn't among them.
Where's she? I yelled as my anger reached it's peak.

None of them said anything.

'Get me Max' I yelled at no one in particular.
They all scurried out of the room and returned with Max, one of my personal guards.

Find me Glory today or your head is off. I yelled at him and slumped into one of the sofas in the room. I'm finished. I need to inform Femi about this so he can cover his tracks.

I went back to my room and dialled his number. The idiot refused to pick up my calls. I need to get through to him but I can't go to his house, he'll strangle me. He thinks I'm the one who leaked the video making him lose his position as flag bearer and commissioner.

Glory's POV

Francis just arrived at the rendezvous point in the early hours of the morning. Me and Sam have been up all night working on the drives. Francis arrived in time just to help me crack a few more.

One of the documents we were able to uncover showed that Marie is an adopted child while the others were Bitcoin, property deeds worth billions of naira and also the evidence of Marie's dad being a criminal. Everything we needed.

We were about to have lunch when Francis got a call from Marie's dad inviting him to meet him somewhere. It sounded really urgent. He dropped the plate of food on the side stool and got out of the house.

Me and Sam were alone again. Immediately Francis was out of the room, we dropped our plates and grabbed each other kissing and clawing hungrily at each other's clothes.

We were so engrossed in what we were doing that we didn't realize when Francis walked back into the room.

He cleared his throat and I almost jumped out of my skin. Shoot!! He scared the heck out of me. He saw all of that.

'I wasn't expecting this.' he says with a naughty sounding chuckle and picked up his jacket from the chair he was sitting on and walked out of the room.

'You can carry on' I heard him shout from the other side of the door as he exited the house.
We've been busted!! I thought as I stood up and packed the plates.

Marie's POV
I was dragged into one of the cars outside and taken out of the compound. I was blindfolded and a duct tape was placed on my mouth and two muscular guards held my hand on either side as I still struggled to free myself from their hold with muffled screams.

After driving for a while, the car suddenly came to a violent halt and the guards got out. I heard shooting, screaming and a whole lot of commotion outside. The guys holding me had already let go of me and got out of the car to also join in the shooting outside.

In a bit, everywhere went quiet again. I heard the car door open beside me and a hand gently tried to pull me out. I flinched and shifted resisting him as I was really frightened.

The person got into the car with me and took off the blindfold as he carried me up in a bridal style and took me out of the car. I still had the duct tape on my mouth though.
He was dressed in army uniforms all the way down to his boots. He looked like a commando.

He took me to another car and I looked around to see what had happened to the other guards. They were all on the floor groaning in pain.
I'm sure they were from my dad to rescue me. Thanks to the GPS device on my waist.

They've all been shot in their legs and other guys who were also in army uniforms were carrying them and placing them into the waiting army trucks. I wonder what they're going to do to them.

The army guy had a funny mask on his face but there was something about him. The way he held my hand in his so gently, reminded me of Francis. I miss him so much.

Where are you taking me to? I asked after he finally took off the duct tape from my mouth but he didn't say a word. He just kept driving with his masked face focused on the road.

I looked out of the window and mangaged to admire the outdoor scenery as we sped down the lonely road. I wonder where he was taking me to. Crazy dumb guy!! I thought as I rolled my eyes continuously.

We got to a stop and we both alighted from the vehicle. I could see my dad in the resting on one of the cars at a distance with his multitude of security men.(Some things never change)

Dad!! I screamed excitedly as I ran to where he was and hugged him tightly as I cried tears of joy. I missed my old man so much. He's saved me from my mum and Jude's family finally!!!!

We talked at length about everything I've been through and he assured me that everything is going to be okay soon.

He had a brief discussion with the army guy, they shook hands and my dad had to finish up with the whole rescue battle and as such, he had to leave me in the hands of the army guy again.

I stood there and watched my dad's cars drive off before I got into the car with the army guy and went in the opposite direction. Where's he taking me to?

Read Episode 33 here>>>
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