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Re: Beauty Personified by oyomii(f): 4:19pm On Feb 13, 2015 |
Updatezzz plzzzz. 1 Like |
Re: Beauty Personified by cassyrooy(m): 10:00pm On Feb 13, 2015 |
MzNelly where are you at? Your update is needed, imagine a day without your update? I'm getting obsessed and addictive. How was your day? 1 Like |
Re: Beauty Personified by eitsei(m): 11:05pm On Feb 13, 2015 |
feed me more |
Re: Beauty Personified by lizzyslaw(f): 7:10am On Feb 14, 2015 |
Update, update, update, update, update, update, update, update, update, update, update update..... Need I say more? Puhlease? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Beauty Personified by Nobody: 7:14am On Feb 14, 2015 |
mz nelly happy valentine |
Re: Beauty Personified by lizzyslaw(f): 7:19am On Feb 14, 2015 |
MzNelly, this story on different blogs! Kai! Nigerians!!! What a dilemma. |
Re: Beauty Personified by cassyrooy(m): 3:19pm On Feb 14, 2015 |
Happy Val MzNelly. Replicate with an update or you'll ruin my Val/day. 1 Like |
Re: Beauty Personified by Nobody: 6:39pm On Feb 14, 2015 |
Re: Beauty Personified by cassyrooy(m): 6:43pm On Feb 14, 2015 |
MzNelly:Ok. I PM-ed you. |
Re: Beauty Personified by Nobody: 7:15pm On Feb 14, 2015 |
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Re: Beauty Personified by Nobody: 7:23pm On Feb 14, 2015 |
(Bryan’s house) (Knock on the door) Bryan: Coming! (opens to reveal Louis) What do you want? Louis: I need to speak to you. Bryan: I don’t have time for that now. Louis: It’s important. I want to know how to win Kayla’s heart back. Bryan: (laughs) I’m on it. Louis: On what? Bryan: Winning her heart. Louis: What are you saying, you crazy basstard?! (Chioma comes out of the bedroom) Bryan: Darling, you’re ready. Chioma: Yes Bryan. Louis: Where are you two going? Bryan: Kayla’s Mom had an accident… Chioma: (tugs at Bryan’s sleeve) Don’t give him an answer, he hurt Kayla. Louis: Chioma… Chioma: Uncle Bryan, let’s go. Louis: Chioma, I still love your sister. Chioma: Well, she loves Alex! Bryan & Louis: Who’s Alex? |
Re: Beauty Personified by cassyrooy(m): 7:40pm On Feb 14, 2015 |
Where's she? Where is MzNelly? *Sipping Swagga Bitters with dry Meat* Come and update. *In Fergies' voice* I'm addicted and i just cant get enough. *cringes back out of NL* |
Re: Beauty Personified by Nobody: 7:43pm On Feb 14, 2015 |
(Hospital) (The hallway) Kayla: My Mom’s fast asleep now. Before she wakes up, I want to get Chioma down here. (Debra and Alex smiles at her) And why are you two smiling? Debra: Well, you called her “Mom” Kayla: Isn’t she? Alex: She wasn’t a day ago. By the way, Chidinma is a pretty cute name. Why’d you change your name to “Kayla?” Kayla: Story for another day. Now I need to go get- (sees Louis and Bryan walk in with Chioma) Alex: Chioma- Chioma: Alex! (runs and gives him a warm embrace; Bryan and Louis eye Alex) Louis: So you’re Alex? The one who stole my girlfriend? Alex: And you’re Louis. The gullible basstard who doesn’t know how to stand up for his woman. Kayla: (to Louis) I am nobody’s girlfriend, least of all, yours. What are you doing here, by the way? Louis: Well, I heard your Mom… Kayla: Of course honey, this way. (Nnenna’s ward) Kayla: Mom, someone’s here to see you. Chioma: (surprised) “Mom?” Kayla: Yes, honey. She is my Mom, afterall. Chioma: (smiles) Hearing you say that makes me happy. (goes towards Nnenna) Mom, wake up. Kayla, is she going to die? Kayla: (holds on to Chioma) Mom, Chioma’s here. Chioma: (sobbing) Please, don’t leave us Mom. Nnenna: (slowly wakes up) Chioma…you’re here. (smiles) Chioma: Are you going to die? Nnenna: I’m going to rest. Chioma: Don’t rest, you still have so much to do. Nnenna: I’ve done more than enough. Chioma: Kayla, c’mon tell her Kayla: You haven’t done anything, yet Nnenna: I feel weak…and tired. Chidinma? Kayla: Yes Mom. Nnenna: (smiles) I’ll go to the grave a happy woman, I swear it. Haring you call me “Mom” gladdens my heart. Kayla: Mom, you’re not going anywhere. Nnenna: Please take care of her; take care of Chioma. You’ll make a great mother, better than I was. And I don’t know if anyone told you this, but I got you your job back. So go, win that pageant. That’s the last thing I wish: that you win the pageant; because I know you can do it. Chioma: (crying) Kayla, please do something! Kayla: Mom- (Nnenna slumps) Doctor! |
Re: Beauty Personified by Nobody: 7:58pm On Feb 14, 2015 |
(2 days after) (Studio) (Kayla is seen catwalking with a bathsuit and heels; as Alex watches critically) Alex: Common, what is this? I can catwalk better than that. Kayla: (rolls eyes) That’s a lie. You just enjoy watching me shake my bum. Alex: Not like there’s much of a bum there anyway. (Kayla gasps; he ignores her shocked expression and grabs her hand) Look at me! Chin up, chest out, SMILE, I mean, smile like you were born to model. I need to see that self confidence, c’mon woman! Kayla: Well, okay, okay; you’re so passionate about this. Alex: I’m passionate because I want you to win, Kayla! It was your mother’s last wish, remember? Kayla: I want to win. Alex: Then prove it to me; don’t go around walking like a man. Shake those hips of yours, your left leg in front before your legs. Kayla: (struts around unsure) Alex: (shakes his head) Kayla? Kayla: Yeah? Alex: (brings the key to her motorbike out of his pocket) If you don’t catwalk like you mean it…I’ll throw this key out the window. Kayla: (shocked) You wouldn’t! Alex: Don’t argue with me, Kayla. I would. Now model like Trya Banks or watch me throw your life away. (puts on a song from his stereo) Go on Kayla: (models perfectly) Alex: (jokingly) Not good enough. (pretends to throw it out) Kayla: No! (runs after him to get the key; falls down due to the heels) Ow! Ouch! (massages her ankles) Alex: (runs towards her) Kayla! Kayla! Kayla: (groans) I think I just sprained my ankle. Alex: No, Kayla, you’re sh1tting me! Kayla: (groans) Argh! It hurts (hits him on the chest) You silly slowpoke, do I look like I’m kidding? Alex: Oh my God; how bad does it hurt? Can you walk? Kayla: (she attemps to walk and falls flat) Argh! Oh my God, the pageant Alex: Kayla, I’m so sorry. Common, let me take you to the hospital. Kayla: It’s over, Alex, can’t you see? I had my chance and I blew it. The pageant is the day after tomorrow. Now…I can’t model, I can’t pay for my sister’s fees….i disappointed my Mom. Alex: Let’s go to the doctor, there has to be something he can do. (carries her) Gee, you’re heavy. Kayla: Alex, let me change. Alex: Why? Kayla: Alex! Alex: Okay then, 5 minutes. |
Re: Beauty Personified by cassyrooy(m): 8:58pm On Feb 14, 2015 |
Mehn! The fluency in this write up is ultra-good. Ascending with grace, i mean the plot and the cordination of the scenes is perfect. Checkout my story www.nairaland.com/2129684/destiny 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Beauty Personified by Dsparker(f): 9:53am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Nice storyline u've got here. tnks MzNelly.grt job |
Re: Beauty Personified by cassyrooy(m): 10:00am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Oh! MzNelly! Where are you? Come and update nau. |
Re: Beauty Personified by Nobody: 4:24pm On Feb 16, 2015 |
Season Finale ![]() (Kayla’s home) (Kayla limps in, followed by Chioma and Alex) Kayla: Home sweet home (exhales and sits painfully on the couch) Chioma: (sighs) We could have stayed at Alex’s. Alex: (puts down the luggage) Yeah, unfortunately your sister is one stubborn mule. Chioma: (giggles) Kayla’s just playing hard to get. Kayla: (sternly) Chioma, take these luggages in. (Chioma smiles sheepishly and carts the bags away) Alex: I think your sister’s right. You’re playing hard to get. Kayla: I don’t have to play nothing; I am hard to get. Alex: I deserve you. Kayla: (gasps) The nerve Alex: (chuckles) Like you don’t love me too Kayla: (rolls eyes) No one loves a douche. (looks at her swollen ankle) I can’t believe the doctor said it would take weeks to heal. Alex: Kayla- Kayla: The pageant is tomorrow, what do I do? Alex: Forget the pageant, your health comes first. Kayla: Alex, my sister… Alex: …would understand. You can’t go on that stage limping. Kayla: I feel like such a disappointment. Alex: Kayla- Kayla: I need to be alone, please. Alex: Okay…I’ll call you. And remember, you’ve done all you can possibly do. Don’t be too harsh on yourself. Kayla: Alone, Alex; Alone! Alex: Okay, Love you. (leaves) (Chioma comes out) Chioma: Kayla? Kayla: Yes dear. Chioma: Can I go play at Chiamaka’s? Kayla: Of course, baby. Chioma: (looks at her ankle) And don’t worry about the pageant. I mean, why should I care what others think about me cos I’m going to a public school? I’m smart and I know it. (pecks her and leaves) Kayla: Smart enough to go to a private school. (She attempts to stand and stumbles onto the nearby couch. She regains her balance once more and flexes her right leg which is swollen. She limps around for a bit and then stands solidly on her two feet. Wincing due to the sharp pain, she slowly makes her way to the kitchen to get a pack of ice. She sits and massages the ankle, gritting her teeth and sobbing from the sheer pain of it.) |
Re: Beauty Personified by Nobody: 4:41pm On Feb 16, 2015 |
(D-Day. The pageant. ![]() (There is hustling and bustling about as the models pace about, all very nervous and eager to compete) Lenora: (stumbles into Gbemi) Good news Tricia! Kayla couldn’t make it, she had an injury. Gbemi: (smiles) I’m glad. Kayla was my biggest competition; and after her was- (drags Lenora by the hair towards a closet”) Lenora: Ow! What are you doing? Let go of me! Gbemi: (locks her in a closet) You. Thankfully, I have both of you out of the way now. Lenora: Tricia, let me out of here, NOW! Gbemi: (chuckles) Oh, and by the way, my name isn’t Tricia. It’s Gbemi. Stay put, honey. I’ll get you out of there when I get my trophy. (leaves) Luke: Girls! Girls! Gather round. (The models assemble) Um…where’s Kayla? Gbemi: She had a little accident. Luke: What?! But Kayla’s one of my best models. I mean, have you seen those girls you’re up against? Gbemi: I will bring home that trophy, rest assured. Luke: (scratches head, worried) Debra, you don’t look too confident. We really don’t have the time for self doubts now. Debra: I’m just worried about Kayla, how depressed she must feel; she worked so hard for this, for her sister. Gbemi: Yeah, whatever. We all worked hard for this. Michelle: Yeah, you must have worked pretty hard-slandering Kayla’s name. Luke; Please girls, not right now. Where’s Lenora? Gbemi; (smiles) Anorexic attack. (An announcement is made over the intercom) Luke: Okay girls, they’re calling you out now. Let’s go and win this thing. (The girls all leave for the stage. (Kayla comes in, dressed in a swimsuit, looking prepared.) Luke: Kayla! (Kayla hugs him warmly) Luke: And your….accident? Kayla; Painkillers and ice pack. (smiles) Luke; I’m proud of you girl. Kayla: Thank you Luke for giving me a chance here. I don’t know how I can possibly repay you Luke: I know-go out there and win this. Kayla: (smiles) You got it. (leaves for the stage) |
Re: Beauty Personified by folake25(f): 4:45pm On Feb 16, 2015 |
great work dear. i really appreciate you. |
Re: Beauty Personified by Nobody: 5:35pm On Feb 16, 2015 |
(The competition is tense as a number of girls are eliminated and the struggle for the crown intensifies. After proper scrutiny of the girls, it is the final (elimination) round. There are ten girls in all. They all strut around in an elegant night robe with stilettos. Gbemi eyes Kayla enviously. Who does she think she is? If she kept this up, she was surely gonna win the pageant. She edged closer towards her and when she had her chance, she put the tip of her heel to Kayla’s flowing gown. Kayla gasped as the night gown loosened from its knots, revealing the two piece bikini she had on. Kayla turns to stare at Gbemi who grins triumphantly. She took a look at the judges who were noting down something on their clipboards and felt downcast. She had lost some points, she knew it. She picked up her robe; she should leave now. She should really run away to save herself the embarrassment. She slowly retreated backstage. “Kayla!” She heard her name clearly and slowly turned around. Yes, it was her, Chioma-her biggest fan. “Go Kayla!” “Go Kayla!” She chanted and almost immediately, Alex joined her too. “Go wifey!” He yelled. She smiled, as tears welled up in her eyes, put on her robe and strutted about, even more confident) (Finalists) (The finalists remain: Gbemi, Debra and Kayla. The ladies are all poised, dressed in elegant dresses. The male host steps forward with a mic, set with all his questions.) Host: Ms Debra? Step forward please. (Debra steps forward) If you were to win the ultimate crown for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, ,what would you do with the money? Debra; Well, first things first, my tithes. (grins) Then set up a home for motherless children and an organization for sexually abused females. Then, I’d love to go back to school, beauty isn’t sufficient when you’ve got nothing upstairs. (The audience applauds) Host: Impressive. And what makes you think you’re qualified to win? Debra: I don’t buy the idea that I’m the most beautiful in this room; we are all beautiful in our different ways. Like my dearest friend would say (glances at Kayla) May the best woman win. Host: Thank you, Ms. Debra. (she returns to her position) Ms. Gbemi? (Steps forward) Host: What would you do with the money if you won? Gbemi: (chuckles) The money? I have more money than the coordinators of this pageant and everyone in this hall put together. I’m just here for the title and of course, the crown. Host: And what makes you think you’re qualified to win? Gbemi: My beauty, brains, body, MONEY. I mean, only a blind person will pick these two. Host: Okay then, thank you Miss GbemI Gbemi: Pleasure. (walks away) Host: Lastly, Ms. Kayla (Kayla steps forward) Ms. Kayla Kayla: The mic please Host: Huh? Kayla: The mic (The host hands the mic over to her) Hit it, Bryan. (slow instrumentals play from the background) This is all you need to hear: (sings Beyonce’s “Pretty Hurts” : [b]Mama said, you're a pretty girl What's in your head it doesn't matter Brush your hair, fix your teeth What you wear is all that matters Just another stage Pageant the pain away This time I'm gonna take the crown Without falling down, down Pretty hurts Shine the light on whatever's worse Perfection is the disease of a nation Pretty hurts Shine the light on whatever's worse Tryna fix something But you can't fix what you can't see It's the soul that needs the surger Blonder hair, flat chest TV says bigger is better South beach, sugar free Vogue says Thinner is better Just another stage Pageant the pain away This time I'm gonna take the crown Without falling down, down, down Pretty hurts Shine the light on whatever's worse Perfection is the disease of a nation Pretty hurts Shine the light on whatever's worse Tryna fix something But you can't fix what you can't see It's the soul that needs the surgery Ain't no doctor or therapeutic that can take the pain away The pain's inside And nobody frees you from your body It's the soul that needs surgery It's my soul that needs surgery Plastic smiles and denial can only take you so far And you break when the paper signs you in the dark You left a shattered mirror And the shards of a beautiful girl Pretty hurts Shine the light on whatever's worse Perfection is the disease of a nation Pretty hurts Shine the light on whatever's worse Tryna fix something But you can't fix what you can't see It's the soul that needs the surgery When you're alone all by yourself And you're lying in your bed Reflection stares right into you Are you happy with yourself It's just a way to masquerade The illusion has been shed Are you happy with yourself Are you happy with yourself Yes[/b] ) Enough said. (walks back to her position. Host: Um…okay, Ms. Kayla. Well, our judges will now deliberate on who’s fit for the crown. We’ll be right back. (Backstage) Luke: Kayla, what was that? Kayla: I needed to let it all out. That song helped me let it out. (goes to meet Bryan) Thank you. Bryan: Anytime, Kay. Now, I got a plane to catch. I heard Don’s now in prison; I don’t want any police coming for me, so I’m outta here. I’m sorry. Kayla: What for? Bryan: That I cAn’t be a man; hardworking and strong as you are. That I have to hide and run all the time. I’m sorry. Kayla: I hope when you eventually decide to become hardworking and strong, it won’t be too late. Bryan: Sure babe, and I’ll always love ya. (hugs her) Now hold on to Alex, cos that nigga loves you like crazy. Kayla: I’ll miss you. Bryan: Me more. (he leaves) (Debra and Gbemi come in) Kayla: Congrats Gbemi; you tried to rain on my parade. Gbemi: Just shut up! Debra: Kayla, I’m so glad you’re here. How’s your leg? Kayla: Well, it hurts like crazy, but I wanna go through this. (Luke comes in) Luke: The results are out girls. Get your a$$e$ out there |
Re: Beauty Personified by Nobody: 5:47pm On Feb 16, 2015 |
(2 weeks later) (Kayla’s house; Kayla and Chioma snack on chocolates) Chioma: I can’t believe Debra won the MBGN. Is she prettier than you? Kayla: (chuckles) She, my dear, is the personification of beauty. She’s a great friend, a great person with a beautiful heart. She deserves to win. And by the way, don’t forget I tripped. Chioma: Ugh, that nasty Gbemi. I’m glad she won nothing; at least you won second place. Kayla: Yes, and we have enough money for you to go to a private school so stop complaining. Chioma: About that- Kayla: Yeah-? Chioma: Well, I forgot to tell you; but I won a scholarship to study at a private school from junior secondary till its completion. Kayla: (pleasantly surprised) Really, baby?! (hugs and pecks her excited) I’m so happy for you, honey! Chioma: Yeah, I’m happy too. But, what of Alex? I think you need to give him a chance; he really is a nice guy. (Alex’s house) (Kayla knocks on the door, and Alex opens.) Alex: Well, Well, Well, what do we have here? Kayla: Date me. Alex: Heh, is that a command or what? Why should I date you? Kayla: Okay, don’t. (turns to leave) Alex: (grabs her by the hand) Can’t you take a joke? Of course I’ll date you…since you insist. On the condition that you let me call you Chidinma tho. Kayla: Chidinma means “God Is Good.” I changed my name to Kayla, which means “Purity” because I didn’t feel God was good enough to me. Alex: And now? Do you believe in Him? The mighty Sky Daddy? Kayla: Let’s see-he brought you my way, he helped me forgive, he blessed me and my sis; Yeah, I do believe in God. Alex: Okay then; so let’s start over. Hi, my name is Alex, what’s yours? (outstretches his hand towards her hand) Chidinma: I’m Chidinma; and I don’t shake. (kisses him) THE END. ![]() ![]() Thank you guys for being there throughout this journey; I appreciate it, I love y'all pieces ![]() ![]() 8 Likes |
Re: Beauty Personified by cassyrooy(m): 6:25pm On Feb 16, 2015 |
Great work MzNelly. Invite me in when writing again. Love to grace your educative and enternaining work. diamant de bonne jours! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Beauty Personified by eitsei(m): 6:56pm On Feb 16, 2015 |
wow so romantic!....nice story dear 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Beauty Personified by spacefreak: 7:23pm On Feb 16, 2015 |
Lol so Kayla ended up with Alex. Interesting. Good story. ![]() |
Re: Beauty Personified by Queening(f): 8:34pm On Feb 16, 2015 |
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Re: Beauty Personified by Nobody: 8:58pm On Feb 16, 2015 |
Queening: Lol, what are the tears for? |
Re: Beauty Personified by Nobody: 9:00pm On Feb 16, 2015 |
I'm cleaning up the entire story. ![]() Just so you know. Against plagiarists. ![]() ![]() |
Re: Beauty Personified by Nobody: 2:53pm On Feb 17, 2015 |
Nice 1 darling,i saw it on okadabooks! Nice paper back Isaac Nelly. *knocks my self* i forgot d name is mznelly 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Beauty Personified by AlienStar: 8:07am On Feb 18, 2015 |
I feel dis story 1 Like |
Re: Beauty Personified by jaymomma(f): 12:01pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Awwwwwww! I had tears in my eyes at the end of the story. MzNelly rock. Keep it up babe. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Beauty Personified by oyomii(f): 1:03pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Nicey nicey. Can't bliv its ova. Grt work mznelly. 1 Like |
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