“Different day, same bullshit,” he muttered under his breath, coming out of his dazed state.Looking down, he found his hand pressed tightly against his phone. Any more pressure and it would be broken. He sighed and wiped the pool of sweat on his forehead with the back of his empty hand.He moved his fingers to go through his dial list when a message came into his phone.Rhonda; “Hey, I'd have called, but I'm currently swamped at work. Mum is hosting a party, because I'm her usual dramatic antics, she wants to celebrate life. She specifically asked for you to be present at the party. It's on Friday. That should give you enough time to decide whether you'll be coming home. Take care.”“Tiana wants me at her party? Why, to kill me?” he mumbled in disbelief.But with that thought rose a plan, and just like that, he didn't care anymore about the reason for her invitation. All he saw was a way in, to do what he couldn't do the last time he was at the mansion.Changing his mind about making

“Can't believe a whole week just went by like that,” Tobias said, walking into Elijah's room.“Don't you know how to knock?” He asked, feigning anger.“Did you knock when you sent Cleo on a deathtrap journey?” He threw back in his face. Elijah sighed as the memory of the previous week swooped through his mind.When they stood up to leave after lunch, the waitress stopped by the table again. This time, she didn't hesitate. She stretched out her hands towards Tobias and asked for his number.“Hey, you're stunning, but I'm kinda spoken for,” he responded.“I don't care. We can still be friends, right?” She insisted, the smile on her face not breaking.“Are you sure about that? The girl he likes is kinda crazy,” Elijah, who wanted to stay out of it, was forced to say.“The girl he likes? I take it they're not together, then? That's a window of opportunity if you ask me,” she pushed, maintaining eye contact with Tobias.He blushed, unable to help himself. “I'm flattered. I am. But I'm als

“It's nice to meet you. You're gorgeous,” Tobias said.Beside him, Elijah was proud of how well he handled all of this. He seemed like a natural actor.“You see? You're so polite and so nice and handsome. How are you friends with that?” She ensured everyone knew she was referring to Elijah without looking at him.Tobias chuckled. “Yeah, I'm getting that you don't like him. Despite your reservations or thoughts about his character, there's no denying Elijah is a great guy. He's the one you want in your corner when shit hits the fan. An excellent guy.”“Yeah, yeah, whatever. Even my sister thinks the world of him. I believe only my mother and I have a good sense of judgment. But because you're handsome, I will forgive your lack of it. Do you want to get drinks with me?” She asked in a slow, seductive voice.Rhonda watched in shock. The princess of savagery was suddenly willing to humble herself enough to flirt with a man who happens to be Elijah's best friend. She looked to Elijah for h

He eyed him from head to toe and sighed. “None of your business.” He turned around and kept walking.“Should I call Tiana? Ask her why you're walking around her house?”He stopped but didn't turn around. “Why are you not beside Winnie? Who did you leave her with? Don't you think you have better things to worry about than policing my movements?”“I went to use the restroom when I saw someone like you moving suspiciously. Followed the person, and it turned out to be you.”“Congrats on your journalistic investigative skills. Can I leave now?”“To do what? That's an exit door, I assume, but a quick look around the party room told me you came with your friend. Are you leaving him behind?”Elijah's patience was growing thinner and thinner. However, he had to stay to listen to all of this bullshit. If he walked away, he'd be followed. How long after would he explain why he was practically stealing some herbs?“Again, none of your business,” he responded calmly, but deep down, he was disturbe

Elijah laughed. “You're joking. There's no way this is a serious question. What do I look like, a foo—” His question was barely complete when a body fell. But just before it hit the ground, the god went down on his knees, and it fell on him.“Let's welcome our special guest of honor, Elijah.” He raised his head, a sinister smile dancing in his eyes.“No,” he shook his head. “It can't be.”“That's not mum, is it?” Tobias asked.“It's impossible. It has to be tricked. He's playing tricks on us.”Ivan threw his head back and bellowed into the heavens. For a good minute, all he did was laugh.“What are we going to do about this situation?” Tobias whispered to Elijah.“I believe it's all part of his plan. It can't be mum. I refuse to believe until I see it with my own eyes.” He shook his head in great disbelief.“There's a folktale of how gods were formed. You had to believe in a person to the point of idolatry. Automatically, that person becomes free from fault and ascends to godhood. If