Epic 12I had my bath and went to the sitting room to join Alex.“Wow! You look so amazing, you see, it is evidence that crying doesn't suit you”, he said, while letting out a little blush which I also did in return.“Stop standing there and come and join me to have some fruits”, he added while stretching out the bowl of mixed fruit which he was holding.“Thank you”, I said while sitting near him, and grabbing a watermelon from the bowl.“You are Welcome, umm! Steph, you know I was thinking if it will be cool for you to join me at the fellowship today, it's the youth conference meeting, and trust me, it's going to be fun”, he said smiling.I hope Alex isn't seeing me as a pagan, youth meeting has always been the best part of me being a Christian, but, I don't think I can go, because they might end up speaking up about something relating to my current mood.“I would love to, but I would rather wish to stay at home"."No! That isn't going to be possible, I am with you okay? Don't worry

Epic 14After reading the message mum sent, I called her immediately.“I thought you wanted to act smart and stand the chance of losing your mother”. She said, bringing back her evil laughter.“So what is the deal now?”, I asked her.“There isn't any deal, just released my son, so that I can release your mother as well”, she said.“Okay I will do that, but please keep to your words”. I pleaded.“As long as you keep yours”, she said and ended the call.I just sat down confused.“I warned you, but you didn't listen”, Alex said.“Nothing has happened, why are you sounding like something bad has happened?”, I said, looking at him strangely and hoping he could shut up.“Your facial expression says a lot about it, at least I am certain about your endings with a laugh, which you didn't do”, he said, raising his brows and I started laughing.“It's nice to see you smile again, let's go home”, he said and we both held hands together and left the confined environment.“I am sorry", I said as we

Epic 16After a long time of waiting for Benjamin, Alex left the ward to his house. He wanted to see Benjamin, but due to the lateness of time, he couldn't wait anymore. “Thank you”, I had said before he left. But he didn't reply, he left smiling. “He is a nice guy”, mama said.“yeah! He is, I can't believe after everything that happened, he isn't mad at me”, I said looking at mama who was massaging my leg gradually. I felt very dizzy and slept off.I woke up with a soft touch on my skin, it was a nurse, she was examining my body system.“Is she getting better?”, mama asked the nurse.“Yes, God being faithful, she is likely to be discharged next week”, the nurse said.“Oh thank God”, mama said while touching my cheeks and smiling.When the nurse left, mama kept complimenting her on how hardworking she is.“Mama!”, I called out in my tiny shaking voice.“Yes dear”, she answered.“Who has been taking care of my bills?”, I said worriedly.“Well, that is the young man that was here not

Epic 18“It's all getting bloody as I said, I want you to leave as far as you, I don't want to lose you”. I said while looking at Alex who suddenly started crying.“What is happening?”, He said while looking straight into my eyes.I tried to avoid his gaze but he held my hand while still looking at me as tears flowed down his eyes.“Micheal sent me a message, he said it was your mum that killed Benjamin, and he won't watch evil happen anymore. With the way he is sounding in the text message, I think he is coming for you”. I said as I looked at Alex who became speechless.“You don't have to let it trouble you, I will protect you, but to do that, I need you to leave as fast as you can,” I said while noticing the immediate change in his look."It is okay, just know that whatever that happens, let it be known to you that you are more than a sister to me, even if anything happens now or later just know you have always been my best tomorrow“. He said as he stood up to leave."Where are you

Epic 20“Who is that?”, I asked after overhearing the knock in the background. I was so scared to answer, I tiptoed upstairs, I didn't know what to do. I immediately put my phone on vibration and ended the call with my boss without answering his question. The unknown number started calling again, I was so scared, I could hear noises, the door was about to be knocked down. I managed to pick up the call but didn't speak.“Hello! Are you there? Well if you can hear me clearly, it is Alex, If you are at home, I need you to go to my room, raise the blue rug, you will see a green button beside it, press it, enter inside and repeat the same process, that is an underground house, it is for safety, I don't have time to explain anything now, just do as I have said, there is a lot to explain but you need to act fast I will call you later, take care”, the caller said an ended the car, I quickly ran to Alex's room, I did as I was told, and almost immediately, the door was broken. I was so terrifi