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On The Roads Of Lagos – Lesson From The Young Master. / Cross / CROSS (magic. Sorcery. Myth) (2) (3) (4)
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Re: Cross Roads by Adesina12: 10:58am On Mar 05, 2022 |
Damsel babe |
Re: Cross Roads by Adesina12: 10:58am On Mar 05, 2022 |
Damsel babe Pls let Jamil eat plenty Nkwobi enough to heal him without letting the killers know The real Nkwobi and flesh one ![]() Do this so I can buy you new dresses ![]() Sweet popcorn for you dear |
Re: Cross Roads by Nobody: 11:13am On Mar 05, 2022 |
Adesina12:If they get to know he is eating something else somewhere. Won't they try to eliminate or plan something evil to Nonye? Just saying. You know how desperate people can be and act. |
Re: Cross Roads by Adesina12: 11:20am On Mar 05, 2022 |
FlowerGirl040:Let’s wait for damselposh for her justice to the situations on ground Sweet popcorn for una |
Re: Cross Roads by Adesina12: 1:04pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
Marvieduke emnite Please join us here The food is hot and fresh with pamy ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 1:51pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
CHAPTER THIRTEEN NONYE I was in the kitchen, packing up. We had already closed for the day and i was packing my own share of food in a take home plate. Joshua strutted into the kitchen and scanned everywhere briefly until his eyes landed on me. "Nonye. Another fine man is looking for you" He said. Joshua was the assistant manager and the only male in our midst. "Again?" Rachael spoke up after swallowing a lump of Eba. "Nonye this one fine fine men just dey find you today, wetin dey occur na?" Esther asked from where she stood. "So my friends can't visit here again?" I asked rolling my eyes. You all remember Ikem right? The one that just came back from Ghana? Yes, he dropped by the eatery earlier in the day. He said he came to see me and to know where i worked. While leaving, he squeezed a few notes in my hand and said we would talk when i get back from work. "That's not what we are saying ooo. They are just too Handsome" Rachael replied going to wash her hand in the sink "Word of advice though, i prefer this one that came now to the one that came in the morning" Joshua said. "They are both my friends Joshua, you don't need to have preferences" i rolled my eyes. "It's like i will go and see this one so that i can call result" Rachael said wiping her wet hand on a piece of cloth. "You have seen him ooo Rachael" I half screamed. My colleagues were mad. If i didn't stop Rachael she was actually going to look at Jamil. "He is the guy i was talking to that night, a few nights ago" I added. I already knew it was Jamil because he called a few hours ago and said he would pick me up after work. "You mean that Hunk? I prefer him too abeg. He is really cute" she smiled. "Una goodnight. I'm going. See you tomorrow" I said already heading out. I didn't see Jamil in the eatery so i stepped out and searched around for his car. I was about dialing his number when he got down from a huge white car. It was different from the one i had been seeing him with. I looked closely and saw "Range Rover" written on it. I made a mental note to ask my sister how much it would cost. "You are done" He said letting out a smile. I shifted my gaze to him and as usual, he was wearing a suit. I rolled my eyes, that guy and suit were just like Akara and Bread. "Good evening" I greeted walking towards him. "Evening. How was work today?" He asked. "Stressful but fine. How was yours?" I asked. "It was fine." He opened the door for me and i entered the car. No wait, I didn't enter the car, I climbed in. The car was big that i had to climb in. I shut the door and fastened my seatbelt. "So i was thinking about something today while i was at the office" he spoke up. "What's that" I asked. "I want to get an apartment in town for you and your family" he said. I stared at him for some minutes before he spoke again. "I'm not trying to intrude in your life or anything. You need a well deserving job and you can't get it in this place. There are better opportunities in the main Town than here" he concluded with a sigh. I was confused. I couldn't even say anything. "Say something please" he said glancing briefly at me before taking his gaze back to the road. "Why do you want to help me? What do you want in return?" I asked. "I don't want anything from you. I just want to help. I made a decision to help anybody i can and in any way i can" he said with a nod. "I don't know. My mother will not agree to this" I shrugged. "Just look for a way to convince her. You need to leave this place" I only nodded at him. We drove in silence until we got to my house. I unstrapped my seatbelt and let out a sigh. "Thank you for dropping me off" I said. "It's nothing. Just think about what i told you" he said. "I Will. Goodnight" I was about to open the door when he stopped me. "I have not heard you talk about your father before. Does he live with you guys?" He asked. "Naaaaah he died a few years back. It's just I, my mother and my younger sister" I replied. "Ouch. I'm sorry about that. You know I'm an orphan. My parents died in an accident and I'm the only child" he said. I felt pity for him. At least i had Mama and Chimdiya but he had no one. "I'm sorry" I said. He only chuckled and waved it off. "Goodnight. Sweet dreams" he said. "Yes. Call me once you are home" I nodded stepping down from the car. I waved at him before entering the compound. Ikem was sitting outside, just in front of their flat when i stepped in. I wondered why he was outside because there was light and everybody was inside the house. "Hey. You are back" He said when he saw me. "Why are you outside?" I asked. "I don't feel like staying inside the house. How was work?" "Work was fine" I replied heading to our flat. He called me back and i turned to him. "I want to talk to you about something" he said. I rolled my eyes. What was doing that one? "What's that?" I asked, hands akimbo. "I would like us to go out on a date" he said. I almost let out a hiss. When i was crushing on him and giving him greenlight, he ignored me. I hoped it wasn't because of the three thousand Naira he squeezed in my hand when he came to the eatery that was making him ask me out on a date? "I'm busy Ikem and you know it. My work is stressful" I sneered. "You have an off day. We can go any day you are not working" he insisted. "Okay. Goodnight" I waved hurriedly entering inside. I was going to find a way to convince Mama so that she could let Jamil get us an apartment. I didn't even have time for Ikem. I felt nothing for him anymore and i didn't want to lead him on. 2 Likes |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 1:53pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
Preshbeauty: Yes ooo they are three and I'm part of them. ![]() ![]() |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 1:54pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
Adesina12: Hahahaha me self dey even find how i go chop Nkwobi sef. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 1:55pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
Embellished: I will not let him die. Don't worry. |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 1:57pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
Nanya14: I'm one of them ooo ![]() ![]() Chai Nkwobi ooo |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 1:58pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
silverlinen: Hahahaha can kindly translate that your last line to English please? |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 1:59pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
silverlinen: Nkwobi to the world abeg. ![]() ![]() |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 2:00pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
Adesina12: It's like i will even set up an Nkwobi canteen for him. ![]() ![]() |
Re: Cross Roads by silverlinen(m): 2:01pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
damselposh:Ah, i will oo. It means: Edo folks, I greet you people. |
Re: Cross Roads by Ujunwa14(f): 2:05pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
If i slap this Ikem eeehn. Why does he want to scatter ship wey dey try to sail? Damsel thank you. |
Re: Cross Roads by Holywizard: 2:46pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
You are good my lady. Ride on!!! |
Re: Cross Roads by Embellished(f): 2:47pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
This girl is just funny. She didn't enter the car. She climbed inside. ![]() ![]() ![]() Ikem Ikem Ikem How many times did i call you? Leave Nonye alone. Thank you OP |
Re: Cross Roads by Ven97: 5:29pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
Ikem wants to distract our sister for meeting her "husband" Biko he should go back to where he came from. |
Re: Cross Roads by Preshbeauty(f): 5:34pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
Ikem is your money long? If No, leave Nonye alone. Her sister already prophesied that her husband's money will be long. Well done damsel. |
Re: Cross Roads by YoungBruzzy(m): 7:39pm On Mar 05, 2022 |
The heart of man is full of wicked thoughts ![]() What did the innocent Jamil do this people now ![]() ![]() |
Re: Cross Roads by Adesina12: 3:46pm On Mar 06, 2022 |
Damselposh sweetie We are waiting for our daily bread ooo Happy Sunday to my fellow readers Sweet popcorn for you |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 5:43pm On Mar 06, 2022 |
CHAPTER FOURTEEN JAMIL I woke up energized that particular morning without even knowing the reason. I felt a new surge of energy waltz through my body. I wore my suit and searched around for the packet of handkerchief i used. I took one out of it and tucked it in my suit pocket. I nodded at my self in the mirror before picking up my briefcase then something hit me. I had not coughed for the past few days and my hands no longer shook. I covered my mouth as my eyes popped out in realization. Did it mean i was healing? Did it mean my treatment was working? Did it mean i would survive? I blinked furiously as tears blinded me. I didn't want to die anymore, i had grown cold feet towards dying. I wiped my tears and walked out. When i got to the living room, Bella was making breakfast as usual. I wasn't hungry so i decided to skip breakfast. She came out from the kitchen carrying a plate of food which was placed on a tray. "Good morning Bro" she greeted as soon as she saw me. "Morning Bella" I scratched my head. I didn't know how i was going to skip breakfast without getting her angry. "I made salad with vegetables" she said dropping the tray on the dining table. "I'm not hungry Bella. My stomach is full" I muttered. "Full with what? You haven't been eating my meals for some days now Jamil. Did i do something bad? I know you don't like your new menu but it's not my fault. I'm only following the doctor's instruction" she said sadly. I felt guilty for making her sad. "You didn't do anything Bella. I'm not just hungry" I looked at her, she still had that sad look in her eyes. "Okay i will eat dinner, I promise" I said. "I will pack it up for you. Eat it in the afternoon" she said going into the kitchen. I didn't want to argue, i just sighed. I watched her pack the food in a flask and then finally put it in a lunch bag and then handed it to me. "Thank you" I said with a nod collecting the bag from her. "Make sure you eat it" she said "I will. Take care" I smiled at her before leaving for work. I connected the car Bluetooth speaker to my phone and sang along to Ckay's love Nwantiti. I couldn't even remember the last time i listened to music while on my way to work. When i drove into the company premises, everybody ran around trying to get busy. I decided to have a meeting with all my employees as soon as i get to my office. Stephanie was on her desk when i got to my office. She stood up the moment she saw me. "Good morning sir" she collected the briefcase and the lunch bag from me. "Good morning Steph. How are you?" I entered my office while she followed behind. "I'm fine sir" she replied. I nodded and took the briefcase and lunch bag from her, placing them on the table. "I want to have a meeting with everyone in the next 30 minutes" I told her. "Sir?" She said. "I said i want to have a meeting with all the staff of Javelin Builders. Gather everyone. From the lowest to the highest position" I explained. "Okay sir" she nodded. "When we are done, you can read out my schedules for the day" I removed my suit and draped it on the hand of my swivel chair. "Yes sir" she left immediately. I opened my briefcase and brought out my drugs. I popped three of each container in my mouth and swallowed. Thirty minutes later, Stephanie entered my office to tell me that everybody was waiting for me at the conference Hall. I removed my suit from the hand of the swivel chair and wore it. I followed Stephanie to the conference Hall and there were about Thirty people seated quietly. I wondered when we hired all of them. It didn't matter to me though, as long as they did their work. I climbed the podium and sat on a chair that was already placed there. "Good Morning everyone" I greeted. "Good Morning sir" everybody chorused. "I hope you all slept well?" I asked again. Different replies flew in from different angles. When the noise died down, i continued. "I know you all will be wondering why i called for a meeting" I said. I rarely called for meetings. Unless i wanted to fire an incompetent fellow. "I have an important announcement to make. By Month end, your salaries will be doubled. Whatever you are earning now, you will get a double of it from now onwards" I smiled. "Thank you sir. God bless you sir" everybody chorused. "You all work so hard to make sure this company grows. There wouldn't be Javelin without you all. Thank you" I had learnt to say thank you and appreciate people. Our lives weren't even guaranteed. We might drop dead anytime. "Thank you sir" the emotional ones amongst them were already shedding tears. "If you know you are married, can you stand up please?" I said. About ten persons stood up. "You all have kids?" I asked again and they all answered in affirmative. "Send in your children's names to the financial secretary. The company will place them on a full scholarship. Any university of their choice" I announced. "Oh my God. Thank you sir. thank you sir. God bless you. You shall never know a better yesterday" they all chorused. I nodded at them and then turned to the financial secretary. "Miss Blessing, make sure this rule is effective as from the end of this month" I said to her. "Okay sir" she replied. "Alright. Meeting is over. You can go back to your various duty posts" I stood up and left. I needed to spend my money. I had so much money and wouldn't want to be stingy with it when i would soon die. "Sir" Stephanie called behind me. "Yes Stephanie?" I answered entering the office. "God bless you. Some of us actually needed the increment. Especially Mrs Abayomi. Things have been tough for her and the children ever since her husband died. They even stay in an unhealthy environment" she said sniffing, entering the office too. "Mrs Abayomi? As in the janitor?" I asked to be sure. I sat down and relaxed my back on the chair. "Yes sir" she nodded. "I hope her children are among those that received scholarship?" I asked again. "Yes sir" she still nodded. "How much do janitors earn?" I twirled round the chair. "Twenty Thousand Naira sir" I almost screamed. "Twenty what? Who designed such payment slip?" I asked. "The HR sir" "Thank God i have doubled everybody's salary and look for a better apartment for Mrs Abayomi and her children please" I instructed. I didn't know people were suffering. I had never suffered in my life, I didn't know what it was like to suffer. I wiped the tear that had found its way down my cheek. "Thank you sir" She said with a smile. "What are my schedules for today?" I asked. "Nothing much sir. You have a meeting with the C.E.O of Zentab conglomerate by 11am and your uncle requested to have a meeting with you by 1pm. Mr Kalu will be coming for his gravels today by 4pm and that's all" she read out. "Okay then. Thank you" I smiled opening my laptop. As soon as Stephanie left, I took my phone and dialed my attraction's number. In the spur of the moment, her voice would add to the happiness i felt already. She picked on the second ring. "Edo man" her voice rang cheerfully from the other end. "How are you doing? I hope I'm not disturbing you?" I asked. I wouldn't want to put her into trouble. "Not really. I'm at the counter today. No too much work. Did you eat breakfast before leaving for work?" She asked. "No i didn't. Bella made something but i wasn't hungry so i skipped breakfast but she packed it up for me though as lunch" I explained. "Who is Bella?" She asked. I rolled my eyes. All the things i said, that was the only one she picked." Women." "Bella is my cousin. She lives with me and helps around the kitchen" I replied. "Okay. I bet you are wearing suit as usual. This Edo Man sha" I heard her hiss. "What am i supposed to wear to work? Ripped jeans?" I chuckled. "Jeans is okay. It must not be ripped. On Wednesdays and Fridays, you can dress casual by wearing jeans and T-shirt. You can even spice it up by adding sneakers. Corporate attire makes you look too serious" she said sounding like she was admonishing her younger brother. "Yes Ma" I replied. "Have you thought about what we discussed?" I added. It was two days already since we talked about it. She should have an answer for me. "Yes i was going to call you later. My mother agreed after much persuasion" she said happily. "That's good" I smiled gleefully. "Alright then. Talk to you later" "Take care" she replied before i ended the call. I called Stephanie and she entered my office almost immediately. "Sir you sent for me?" She asked. "Yes. I need you to contact Mr Lawal from Gucci clothings, i need to restock my wardrobe. Call Chegez too, i need a touch of Luis Vutton and don't forget Dior and Versace. And yes, Puma shoes and Air max. Please do that now. I will call Bella and tell her to receive them once they arrive. They should deliver as many as they can." I said all at once. "Okay sir" she replied. I could see questions in her eyes but she left nonetheless. The Queen said i shouldn't always be on corporate. Whatever the Queen wanted, she got always. 2 Likes |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 5:43pm On Mar 06, 2022 |
Ujunwa14: No slap abeg |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 5:43pm On Mar 06, 2022 |
Holywizard: Thanks love |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 5:44pm On Mar 06, 2022 |
silverlinen: Okay on behalf of Jamil, i greet you too. ![]() |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 5:45pm On Mar 06, 2022 |
Embellished: He will hear ![]() ![]() |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 5:59pm On Mar 06, 2022 |
Preshbeauty: His money is not long oooo |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 6:01pm On Mar 06, 2022 |
YoungBruzzy: Thanks for reading. 1 Like |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 6:02pm On Mar 06, 2022 |
[quote author=Ven97 post=110776290]Ikem wants to distract our sister for meeting her "husband" Biko he should go back to where he came from. He does not even know ![]() ![]() |
Re: Cross Roads by damselposh(f): 6:03pm On Mar 06, 2022 |
Adesina12: Update don land ooo |
Re: Cross Roads by Nobody: 6:13pm On Mar 06, 2022 |
Thanks for the update. Jamil better hide his attraction from his family and let me whisper to him #Don't trust and reveal much to your uncle oo Jamil |
Re: Cross Roads by Nanya14: 7:05pm On Mar 06, 2022 |
Jamil love. You no longer cough out blood because you have not been eating Bella's food for some days. Please don't eat her food again. "Who is Bella" Jamil leave Nonye let her guard her man Biko. ![]() ![]() Damsel thank you. |
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