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 13I woke up to the sound of my Alarm, I started to prepare for work, and before Alex could wake up, I was done preparing breakfast.“Hmm! Looks like someone didn't have a nice night's rest from thinking about her first job”, Alex said while smiling at me.“Good morning!”, I said, returning the smile.“Are you ready?”, he said immediately after he finished having his breakfast.'`yeah!”, I said smiling while carrying my black handbag which he bought for me.“Let's go then”, he said and we both left for work.As the manager said, I had to undergo some training before starting work officially. So, throughout the week, I was getting some training from hired professionals.Alex and I kept on leaving fine and became close that I wished he wasn't my brother.After a stressful week, I was able to handle the position of secretary.While Alex and I were in the car, I got an unexpected call, which I refused to pick up.“Why aren't you picking up your phone?”, Alex said.“It is not advisabl
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 15“You are playing games with me, right? Who would you want to die first? Your mother or your sister?”, this was what she sent. Then, in less than five seconds, I got a beep on my phone, it was a picture of two people who were covered. I suppose it was Dinma and my mum. My heart started to beat faster with my hands all sweaty. I was trying to think of something but it was obvious nothing was coming.“Why don't you call Michael?”, Alex said in his weak and hungry voice.“I have, I tried calling him but he isn't picking up my call”, I said as tears rolled down my eyes. I sat down crying before Michael finally called back.“I warned you right? Didn't I? If anything happens to my mum or sister, I will pay you back in a painful way, you better tell this monster you kept here as a guard to release us else...”, I said in anger while panting heavily. He didn't say anything, he just ended the call and I noticed the guard moving a bit backward to answer a call. Immediately he was done, he
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 17Mama came in with Benjamin with his head faced down.“It is fine, come and sit here”, I said while panting my hands on the bed where I laid down.I watched him sluggishly lie down beside me.“I am sorry for the way I treated you yesterday, it was totally out of a human. I should have listened to you”, I said while holding his hands.He was speechless, mama was even shocked at my reaction, his eyes were already becoming cloudy.“Crying won't solve the problem, I am ready to hear you out now”, I said while using my hands to dry off the tears in his eyes.“I am s—o—rry”, he stammered.“I know you are sorry, and I have forgiven you, So what happened?”, I said while still holding his hands.“It is your mum”, he said.My heart was all very heavy, I wanted to start crying. My mum again!“I know, I know she is the one behind everything, she just doesn't want my happiness. What did she ask you to do?”. I said while still burning in anger.“You remember when we transferred your sister t
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 19 I kept staring into thin air, till everyone at the mall was gone, my body was cold and shivering, mama managed to get me going after much persuasion, my legs were so cold, to take a step was a bit difficult for me. I kept crying till we reached the hospital. The doctors were angry with me because I missed my Injection and a visitor who came to see me. I didn't mind anything they said that night. I just went straight to my bed and laid down with my eyes up and tears flowing down. Mama covered me up with a blanket before pecking me on my forehead and telling me goodnight. My head was filled with so many thoughts, Alex, Lisa, Dinma, my real mum whom I haven't seen, Benjamin, Michael... Just too many thoughts. Just in the middle of the night, my body started heating up, my temperature was rising, and talking was a difficult thing. I managed to shift to where mama was and tapped her.“What is it dear? Is there a problem?”, mama said in her shallow sleepy voice.“I seem to be runn