lumzybo:
Still no update?

We need to setup committee that will look into fantasyisland's disappearance cos this is so unusual.

I don't think we av gone this long without an update.

I just hope she is aiit.

Volunteers needed pls.....

na so o. Fantasy hope u are alright. pls try & comment so we can be sure

Please update abeg. Before my phone Sue me for constantly refreshing this page

Fannnnnnntaaaaaassssssyyyyyyy

I apologise for the long break. I've had quite a lot on my plate of late. In addition, for the first time ever, I stumbled on what they call writer's bloc. I know how the work would end of course but too many missing links inbetween. Please bear with me as i try to fill these in.

I'm glad we made front page but I kinda felt bad for the new readers as i'd already taken down some chapters in order to protect my work. I am working on something that would address this. I should resume God willing this weekend. Many thanks.

Fantasyisland:
I apologise for the long break. I've had quite a lot on my plate of late. In addition, for the first time ever, I stumbled on what they call writer's bloc. I know how the work would end of course but too many missing links inbetween. Please bear with me as i try to fill these in.

I'm glad we made front page but I kinda felt bad for the new readers as i'd already taken down some chapters in order to protect my work. I am working on something that would address this. I should resume God willing this weekend. Many thanks.

dis weekend?'faint'

Fantasyisland:
I apologise for the long break. I've had quite a lot on my plate of late. In addition, for the first time ever, I stumbled on what they call writer's bloc.. Please bear with me as i try to fill these in.

Many thanks.

Aww. Sorry.

take your time dear

Fantasyisland:
I apologise for the long break. I've had quite a lot on my plate of late. In addition, for the first time ever, I stumbled on what they call writer's bloc. I know how the work would end of course but too many missing links inbetween. Please bear with me as i try to fill these in.

I'm glad we made front page but I kinda felt bad for the new readers as i'd already taken down some chapters in order to protect my work. I am working on something that would address this. I should resume God willing this weekend. Many thanks.

YOU are really good.... more mb to your data.

We remain with you all the way..

I started reading this story yesterday and I'm here already. Even though u have deleted some parts, I still understand d theme. Babe, u are super duper good. I've been a ghost fan for a long while and I just couldn't stop myself from commenting. Keep up d good work and may God continue to bless u with wisdom and knowledge. Oya, drop update

Veraisbae:
I started reading this story yesterday and I'm here already. Even though u have deleted some parts, I still understand d theme. Babe, u are super duper good. I've been a ghost fan for a long while and I just couldn't stop myself from commenting. Keep up d good work and may God continue to bless u with wisdom and knowledge. Oya, drop update

same here madam. where's fantasyisland na

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Fantasyisland:
I apologise for the long break. I've had quite a lot on my plate of late. In addition, for the first time ever, I stumbled on what they call writer's bloc. I know how the work would end of course but too many missing links inbetween. Please bear with me as i try to fill these in.

I'm glad we made front page but I kinda felt bad for the new readers as i'd already taken down some chapters in order to protect my work. I am working on something that would address this. I should resume God willing this weekend. Many thanks.

you always delect somme part of ur work, how then do u expect people to read with pleasure?? not just this but previous stories am always late to read and I get tired and frustrated half way cos after read chapter 5, the next chapter u might see is chapter 9.

how do I understand that??

Alezy:
you always delect somme part of ur work, how then do u expect people to read with pleasure?? not just this but previous stories am always late to read and I get tired and frustrated half way cos after read chapter 5, the next chapter u might see is chapter 9.

how do I understand that??

Sir, my complete books are on Okada.com

I want to thank you guys for your patience.

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After the confrontation with Ken, Nat calmed down a bit. The hurt remained and when she remembered certain things, she thought she would die. She remembered a lot of events, lies, images that suddenly began to add up. There was a continuous pain in her chest and it seemed like it would explode. It became worse whenever Ken walked by or she heard the sound of his voice.

She allowed him stay for a few more days but she was adamant about one thing - he had to leave by Friday. She needed him out for her sanity and she refused to shift ground on this issue.

On Friday evening, Nat returned from work by 6.30pm. As soon as her car pulled into the compound, she frowned. Ken's car was in the driveway and it was no longer funny. Perhaps he thought she was joking the day before. Just to be on the safe side, she parked her car and reached for her phone. The next few seconds were spent speaking to the maid. She confirmed Ken went out for about 2 hours and returned by 11am. He had not gone out since then and had remained locked in a room. The maid also confirmed that he had not eaten anything.

After the call, Nat dialled another number and waited until an acquaintance picked ''good evening inspector'' she greeted. ''Yes, yes it's fine but not so fine. You see, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I have someone in my house and I need him out. Yes, I have made my intentions clear but unfortunately he is proving difficult. Yes, yes, how soon will they arrive? Oh that’s good. Yes, yes, I still reside there. You said how many minutes again? Oh good, of course I will see them. Not a problem, just to lead him out that’s all. No, no no need to rough handle him. I don’t want that rough handling just to escort him out of the premises. Oh we are good, oga is fine as well. I appreciate, bless you. Bye now'' then she terminated the call and strolled inside the house with her large croc bag.

She knocked on the bedroom door and Ken opened it with a sad look on his face. As she changed her clothes, he continued to plead with her but that was before she announced in a grim voice ''the police are on their way’’

‘’Ehn?’’

‘’I warned you yesterday and I meant every word. I have given you enough time to gather your things and leave me in peace. I want to start this new week on my own and I mean it''

''Oh Nat…''

''Listen, I’m still giving you the respect you never gave me hence you have been forewarned. By the way, it is not normal police but MOPOL’’

Immediately Ken rushed to the wardrobe and pulled out a small travelling bag ''are you kidding?'' he shouted.

''No, I'm not'' Nat replied in a calm voice.

''You got to be shi*tting me!''

''Don’t swear please''

''I can’t believe you would do this!’’ he shouted. As he flung some clothes into the bag, he continued to yell at her in anger. By now, Nat was on her favourite chair. She watched in silence as he continued to pack and curse at the same time ''you are acting like a beast!'' Ken spat.

''That’s because you made me one so deal with the monster you have created''

''You call policemen on me, in my own home? Unbelievable! I need you to know two wrongs can never make a right''

''That’s rather rich coming from a man like you. Fancy trying to lecture me on what is right or wrong. Perhaps you should have thought of that while you were bonking a girl you introduced to me as your niece! That small rat looked me in the eyes and was doing migwo for her head! May she continue to remain on her crooked knees where my matter is concerned. She will forever remain beneath me and my seed and yes, I will still carry my child in this life''

''I am sorry. I am sorry. I am sorry. What more can I do to make you understand how sorry I am?'' Ken continued to talk but it was unclear if he was apologetic or simply mad at his wife. After a while, Nat got tired of the sound of his voice and she wanted to rip her hair out. Finally she announced ‘’I think you’ve packed enough for today. They are right around the corner and they told me 20 minutes. I’ll find my way out if I were you. You can send someone over to pick your remaining stuff at a later date’’ then Ken swore at her one last time and hurried off with his travelling bag in hand.

***
It was 3 days after Cosmos found out about his wife's secret life and the couple were still trying to wade through the stormy weather of infidelity. Blossom had been begging and Cosmos had been thinking about his life. He loved his wife alright but he didn’t know where to go with their marriage.

He was tired. The last thing he wanted was a divorce but sometimes he considered if that may not be best. But then again, he thought of his young children. There was nothing he hated as much as a broken home. He didn’t grow up in one and he believed his children deserved more.

Sometimes he thought he had forgiven Blossom. At times he even opened his mouth to say it but again he would find himself wading in the stream of hate. One minute he loved her then the next, he hated her. Then he woke up the next morning feeling sorry for himself yet loving her through the haze of confusion.

The journey to total forgiveness was still a long way off but one thing was sure, before Cosmos set off on any journey of reconciliation, couple counselling or what have you, Ms Belinda Okoro would have to be a thing of the past. For Blossom, this was a small price to pay and she readily agreed to it. She was willing to do anything to save her marriage.

And so on that day, it happened. Blossom sat at the end of their bed and continued to speak to her husband in a soothing voice. Cosmos looked at her but threw his face away. Some men may have involved family members but Cosmos was not that sort of man. It was fair to assume he wanted to protect his wife's sordid lifestyle.

There was no way he would have said the story that it wouldn’t have rubbed off on him negatively. He imagined people asking what he was doing wrong in the bedroom. He imagined people sympathising with him yet laughing behind his back for losing his wife to a fellow woman! He imagined people telling him ndo yet sniggering the moment they wandered off. And so he decided to shut up.

Perhaps this was an indication he was still interested in their marriage. Perhaps he felt professional/spiritual help would be better for them as opposed to family members wading into something so shameful.
Blossom was still talking when he suddenly asked her for her phone. She promptly gave it to him and he dialled a certain number. She didn’t know who it was until he began to speak. It was a pretty short call and it was addressed to Belinda. Cosmos didn’t say much but all he said was that he never wanted to see her in his home again. He added that he never wanted her around his children and wife unless he would be forced to inform the authorities. He didn’t even wait for her to react; he just cut the call and flung the phone aside.

Almost immediately Belinda began to call and the pair watched the phone as it continued to vibrate on their bed. It went on and on until Cosmos whispered to his wife ''answer it''

Then Blossom picked the call and began to scream and cry out at Belinda. She placed the call on speaker and continued to curse her. She said so many things, unprintable things and through it all, Belinda continued to ask what the problem was ''please calm down and talk to me. What happened?'' Belinda asked. ''I'm confused, I'm just hearing from you in how many days and this is what I get? I just got a call from…''

''Never call me again!'' Blossom screamed. ''Never call my number Belinda! I'm warning you because I know you are deaf. I don’t ever want to see you as long as I live. Never come near my home and my family! I reject you and all your advances. I reject you home wrecker! I reject lesbianism. I want nothing to do with you ever again. Never call this line in your life!'' she cut the call and continued to weep profusely.

''Its okay'' Cosmos replied.

Then Blossom began to judge for her husband like she was the angel inside ''that’s what she does every time. God knows I try my best right from our university days. I'm not saying it's all her fault but that’s how she never leaves me alone. I'm married, I told her. I'm trying to move on with my life but she will not hear. I go one step then she pulls me back and continues to beg. She is begging for what I cannot give. My husband, please forgive me, pray for me, don’t desert me now, don’t give up on me. I've tried and I know with your help I will try harder. I just want to move on with my life. I don’t know what to do anymore. I don’t want to have anything to do with that woman again''

Then Cosmos replied in a sombre tone ''this is just the beginning. It's not enough to ward her off like that unless she will come crawling back. You have told me that much yourself. You need help with this thing''

''I'm done with that lifestyle, I promise you. I swear to you Cosmos''

''Talk is cheap besides you are just to blame as she is. You will not just say you are done with that life but you have to act it. Whether she calls you from now until thy kingdom come, your answer must remain the same. You must stand by your decision. You cannot waiver unless I'm gone with my kids. In addition, you will need all the help you can get, spiritual, professional and emotional then afterwards we can consider the future of this marriage''

Then Blossom continued to weep and Cosmos continued to watch her. This time around a tear ran down his eye and he shook his head in pity.

FantasyIsland Happy New year ooooo....thats ow i stumbled on this masterpiece....af u forgotten our days of I and R story.....Nice one.

***

About 5 days later, Ebube was waiting in her car with Belinda while they continued to chat ''but you are trying oh! Is this why you quit your job so you could do school run?'' Belinda asked. The pair were in front of Ebube's childrens school and Belinda could not understand why Ebube had quit her job some weeks ago.

''Phew! You don’t understand'' Ebube replied, ''that lady was killing me. I've been in that firm for like ages and those partners don’t seem to recognise it. I believe I deserve more''

''Hmm''

''That woman in particular is the she-devil inside''

''Is it the only female partner you told me about the other time?''

''Yes, that one. She is the sadist, party pooper!''

''Nawa oh!''

''That lady SAN had no joy oh! You can't even smile where she is. She will manage to turn it around like you are joking at her expense. Like is it my fault she spent her prime building her career and ignoring her chance to get married and have kids? How is that my fault?'' then perhaps realizing who she was speaking to, Ebube coughed and apologised ''I'm sorry, but I didn’t mean it like that. I mean like…''

''Hey chic, you don’t have to explain nada to me. I know what you meant''

''Yeah, I just wanted to clarify jare. Anyway the stress was starting to get to me besides I have been looking for an opportunity to get into a company, like a company secretary position; that’s what my heart beats for. Una dey find lawyer for that una TV station?''

''We nor dey find. Anyway if that is your plan, you for manage nah. Is it not easier to be somewhere and seek for better employment as opposed to being at home?''

''I'm not just at home, I'm doing my own small practise by the corner but I'm still searching for something better. I beg I cannot die. Thank God for my husband's job. I couldn’t have done this if he was a struggling man. By the way, when last did you hear from Nat? You'll agree it’s a terrible thing that happened to her, isn't it?'' Ebube turned around and noticed Belinda was typing something on her phone ''hey that’s rude!'' she yelled.

''Sorry about that, my mind is all over the place''

''I was talking about Nat. By the way, what are you worried about? You don’t look too bright dear. What's eating you?''

''It's Blossom and a host of other issues in my work life. I've not been able to reach her for quite a while and she is not picking my call. I'm just hoping she is fine''

''Is that her husband still acting crazy?''

''Till thy kingdom comes and that’s why I worry when I've not heard from her''

''Hmm, that fine woman when go marry trouble and you warned her that time oh. It's her cross sha; let her bear it. As long as the man is not panel beating her. Ehen! Na that time I nor for gree oh!''

''She shouldn’t wait until he beats her; emotional abuse is just as bad! Anyway you were talking of Nat abi? I heard you oh! One ear dey here another ear dey wetin I dey do''

Ebube watched her for some seconds as she continued to tap her phone then she whispered ''if you feel so concerned about Blossom, you should just bone and call her horseband abi is that not what you call him? I wouldn’t worry too much perhaps she is out of town or something'' before Belinda could comment, Ebube suddenly exclaimed ''thank God, the waiting is over. They have opened the gate. Let me go and fetch them. I'll be right back''

''Okay, let me send this message''

For the next minute, Belinda continued to ping her friend and when she didn’t respond, she tried her number again but the call was not connecting. She was almost tempted to call Cosmos, but something prevented her from doing so. He had warned her like his life depended on it and she was not about to test him. She disliked the dude any way so she decided it would be better to send another text to Blossom. From time to time, she kept looking up, but Ebube was nowhere in sight.

After a while, she decided the radio wouldn’t be bad so she switched it on and began to hum to a tune. She had the day off work and she had spent it with Ebube. Their plan was to see Nat later in the day. She was still vulnerable and they wanted to be there for her. The incident with her husband was still fresh and she needed people she could trust.

Suddenly there was the sound of someone yelling in the distance and Belinda looked up. She was shocked to see it was Ebube and another lady - a visibly pregnant lady with a rather small bump. Instinctively, she jumped out of the car and rushed in the direction of her friend ''what is going on here?'' she asked. She noticed the slender lady waging a finger at Ebube and she was shocked at how a routine school run had turned into a circus.

Immediately, she instructed Ada to take her younger ones to the car and wait for mummy. Thankfully the children were not within earshot, but she could see the worried look on the eldest child's face. Then she turned to the slender woman and addressed her again ''madam, what is your problem?''

Ebube stood defenceless while children ran around and some parents stopped to stare ''do you want to discuss this in a corner?'' Belinda asked.

''I'm happy to finish this off in a secluded area'' the stranger replied.

Belinda walked off with her, but Ebube refused to join them ''is that shameless woman your friend?'' the stranger asked.

''What is the problem madam?''

''That woman is a mess! She is an apology to women the world over. I have been waiting to catch a glimpse. I’ve been seeing her but the timing was never right. I set my trap for her and today she strolled right into it. If she likes, let her report me to the headmistress, but she knows she cannot. I teach in this school, but I am not afraid to confront her. I will disgrace her before her husband if she dares it. Tell her, warn your friend that I will embarrass her if she tries to act funny''

''Madam, please calm down, this shouting is not even good for you. What is all this about? You are taking but you are not making sense''

Meanwhile from a corner, Ebube watched as Tania continued to talk to Belinda. As she spoke, her hand continued to fly around her head. She could not hear what they were saying, but she knew what it was all about. Tania had given her an earful just before Belinda came to rescue her. She knew her secret life was out. She was sunk!













TBC

OLADO:
FantasyIsland Happy New year ooooo....thats ow i stumbled on this masterpiece....af u forgotten our days of I and R story.....Nice one.

God bless bro. I remember your name...

Welcome dear ..... now the starving is over. Missed this page like Kilode

Serves her right, pity Nat. Kudos FantasyIsland.

I want more please