Chapter: Authors Note.Guyyyysss.I want to pretend like everything is over but deep down it's not.I'll talk about this some time later and the fact that Emem and Raynard have been sending you secret notes.I can't believe she talks about me like that in my back!!It's not like she lied tho. It's certainly the truth.... but not Im the way she put it.I recall I was trying to check our some sturvs in the Review column... Not like I was reviewing the book.Dang! I feel so embarrassed right now.But,I'm not mad. I promise you.but for now, Let's move to our next book....WINNING WALKER.Thanks for all you do.But yeah, The Boynextdoor Is over.Like my counter people would say...DONE AND DUSTED.
Last Updated: 2022-11-20
Chapter: Epilogue 6 years later. "Jake has a girlfriend momma." Little Amelia squealed to her mother."He does , Amelia?" Emem asked, surprise written all over her face."He does, momma." She replied, cupping her mother's cheeks. "I'll never lie to you momma.""Right, Amelia. He told you this?""No mummy. But I've been watching him. you know how you always say, keep an eye on your brother? I've been doing that.""That's so cute." Emem picked up the five old child, spreading mushy kisses on her face. "You know her name?""I don't. " she replied thoughtfully. "You know he always shares his snacks with her?""He does now?" Emem asked."ofcourse momma. I'll never lie to you." She confirmed."You know what Amy?" Emem asked."What mummy?". Amelia asked expectantly."I think we tell daddy about this latest information. you know how he loves to tease you about things like that?""I agree momma. That way, he'll know Jake isn't a saint, right mum?" She asked."Sure Amelia." Emem replied, smiling.Some were
Last Updated: 2022-11-20
Chapter: FROM US.we're getting married!! I'm sure you're excited for us.Ray wanted a big ceremony but I said no. it's going to just be friends and families.And yeah, I'm inviting you all.Guess what? Mr. Stormwind is showing up too!! I'm excited for that too. I know you're going to ask how? well, we patched things up.Alain is showing up to Raven, and Mitchell is going to be there. I can't imagine how that reunion would go.Foluke, Bisola and Meredith are all going to be by my side, cheering me on that big day, I wish you all could come. I'm teary right now.I had my wedding gown shipped in last , and oh!, what a beaut.I know I'm talking to much, but I just thought it would be beautiful to let you guys know how the journey is going.Dang! I almost forgot, Mitchell's going places. I'm so proud of that girl.Raynard's been busy this past months... and oh, how I pity him. I can't wait to get this marriage over with. I laugh remembering how I almost proposed to him. I was in such a haste.I just saw
Last Updated: 2022-11-20
Chapter: TEARS RUNAWAY MY EYES.Ray's POV"You're sure she would love this?" I asked foluke for the hundredth time."Have I ever lied to you? I'm hundred percent certain, Raynard. If she doesn't, have my head. Plus, you owe me hundred dollars for disturbing my sleep. Who raised you kid?" "Will do." I replied."But hold up Ray!" Foluke said, raising a finger. "You're anxious about this? You're definitely swooned.""You don't know anything about that." I replied, marvelling at the accuracy of her statement."Believe me, I Know more than I'm willing to let on. Beside, I don't think we need binoculars for this. It's all over you. In your eyes." She replied."What exactly are we talking about?" I probed."How much you're in love with Emem yonas." She replied, not mincing words."Dang!! Do you always have to be blunt?" I asked."I'll answer that, only if you make what you owe me three bucks." She replied."You're an extortionist." I laughed, shaking my head. "I thought so too. Now you get going, you have a girlfriend to
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Chapter: letter from Emem.Guys!!!it's been such a beautiful journey with you. Thinking right now how my journey would be if I didn't have you, I cringe .No one wants to spend eternity alone. Raynard is actually vexed that this took a little longer than planned, but it's nothing a little kiss can not solve. winks* He's that easy.Another thing... Ray's jealous over the fact that we're starting a new story.... With a new make hero , Walker. can you believe that?He thinks walker is going to be way hotter than him.. How absurd Is that. I know he likes to show off.. like, be the center of attention. That's my baby. but whatever, We just have two more chapters to go and we're done.The boy nextdoor was definitely a journey and I pray you find yours. He doesn't necessarily have to live nextdoor.I heard the girl in the next book, Steyn, is strong at heart. I heard she's beautiful too. Honestly, I feel so sad for her because unlike Ray, Walker is going to punish her!!.You see that too??But whatever.... she's a gi
Last Updated: 2022-11-20
Chapter: letter from Raynard.Hello guys, I'm sure my reputation precedes me... but hey.... I'm much better in real life.A little arrogant with a touch of sassiness... lol... don't know if there's a word like that. I and Emmy's love story is finally coming to an end and I'm sure you enjoyed it while it lasted.I've been pissed with blackgirlsmyth...(gasp... ow! I'm sorry. you lots might not know her by that. it's her instagram handle) that's the writer telling the story, for keeping it longer than expected but she apologized and I'm still considering my reaction.The next note would be from Emmy, and I'm sure you'll love what she has to say...I'll miss you all...yeahhh.... I will.But till then.... if you find someone to love, love them well cuz that shit ain't easy.love,Raynard Stormwind.
Last Updated: 2022-11-19
Chapter: TALKING IT THROUGH As I walked away, my heart pounded with a mix of anger and confusion. The weight of my confrontation with Skye settled heavy in my chest. I didn’t look back; I couldn’t afford to. The memory of his eyes, cold and piercing, lingered in my mind. How had we ended up here, tangled in this bizarre dance of denial and frustration?The fluorescent lights of the hallway blurred past me as I hurried toward the exit. I needed air, to breathe outside the suffocating atmosphere that felt like it was closing in. Ruby’s situation echoed in my mind, a reminder of the fragility of life and how I was wasting my energy on a boy who thrived on chaos.Outside, the night was cool, the stars barely visible through the urban haze. I found a bench and sat down, letting my thoughts spiral. How could Skye have the audacity to flirt with me while his girlfriend was presumably waiting for him? It was infuriating, and yet... there was something intoxicating about the way he challenged me.“Steyn?” A voice broke t
Last Updated: 2024-10-06
Chapter: HURTFUL WORDSIt wasn't a bad thing to cry, but I didn't want to do it in front of her. She could break down or think that I was pitying her. I would think the same thing if I were her. Ruby was a nice girl that it hurt me so much to even bring myself to ask the type of cancer she had.I was so lost in thought that I didn't notice until I had bumped into Skye who was standing hands akimbo directly in front of me."What the f…..!" I yelled, "Do you just purposely stand in front of someone and hope they bump into you?" I sneered and continued on my way when he flashed a smile at me."No. Just in front of you." He retorted.At his statement, the sadness I felt from earlier dissipated into something intense. Something that made my heart beat faster than normal and caused it to constrict. I was angry. And it was a good thing."What did you say?" I halted. "Correct me if I'm wrong but is that flirting I sense in your tone?"He grinned but it only fueled my anger. He must really think I'm stupid. Of C
Last Updated: 2024-06-02
Chapter: MORE THAN THAT TO SCARE ME OFF"That's my ma." I said, adjusting my skirts and finding a place to sit beside Ruby on the bed. "I know. She told me." Ruby replied. I nodded and swallowed, sensing her discomfort. "Or you're worried she told me something,"I said, "She didn't." She nodded and then asked, "Why did you come?" Without looking me in the eyes. "Errrm, I couldn't reach you?" I said, sounding like I wasn't sure it was enough reason and shrugged, "I wanted to check that you're okay. Nobody was telling me anything when I asked after you." She gulped and said, "thank you." I squeezed her palms to let her know that it was fine like I'd seen in movie scenes, "Why did you shave your hair?" I asked the most pressing question on my mind. She smiled and answered, "I've always been like this." And after a while added, "Can you help me open the last closet on your left?" I got up and strolled over to her closet, opening it as she asked; an auburn wig fell out. Not thinking much about it, I picked it up and was ab
Last Updated: 2024-04-11
Chapter: AGAINIt was exhilarating to think of how he switched from being this cool and sensible guy to the total opposite in minutes, I thought, barging into my house.I dumped my bag on the cushion and scurried into the kitchen to look for something to drink."Whoosh!" I yelled, thumping loudly on the table. It was difficult thinking straight when you had other things on your mind.Dumping the cup In the sink, I made a u-turn and headed straight to my room. There was no school for me today and I intended to spend the day sleeping.Seeing Kylie again gave me some sort of happiness I thought as I lay wide awake in bed, thinking of the list of things I had to do.The most pressing one, being how I intended to tell my mom about it. Just thinking about it gave me shivers. My imagination ran wild, thinking about the way she would react. Good thing was I didn't plan on telling her about it anytime soon, so I pushed the thought aside.Also, introducing Ruby to her was on that list but for the past few wee
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Chapter: THE LAST EMPERORPromising kylie that I would stop by in the evening to see her the next day, I got in the passenger side of Skye's car and we drove off.After the conversation with Skye and me last night, everything didn't just feel right. If anything, I felt like I had been played all along or was used the right thing to say?I wanted to talk about it but I couldn't think of a way to bring it up without sounding lost.We rode in silence for a long time until Skye said, "home, right?"I nodded, not trusting my voice."Okay." He said again, not taking his eyes off the road."Do you think you can take me to see Kylie tomorrow?" I asked."Sure. Why not?" He looked at me for the first time that day."Nothing." I retorted. "I just wanted to make sure.""I can make time for that." He nodded. "Music?" He asked."Yeah." I smiled."What's your preference?" He asked, smiling at me."Hip hop?" I retorted rhetorically, grinning. "Anything to nod to.""I got you." He smiled, turning on the volume. "Uh, I don't t
Last Updated: 2024-04-08
Chapter: A JOKE"You know, when I first got pregnant, I was scared and didn't even know what to do." Kylie told me, taking off the waist trainer to reveal a red long mark around her tummy caused by the waist trainer. "I cried my eyes most days and avoided going out because I thought that people would notice my bump.""I doubt." I piped in. "Your tummy is so small, and you don't look pregnant."She nodded, smiling. "I know that, Steyn. Soon, I discovered that I couldn't stay indoors anymore and I had to go to school so I began using the waist trainer." She sighed, looking at me. It wasn't easy at all because I struggled with the urge to puke every second and the not so comfortable condition I was in. But it helped." She looked at me one last time."It's all okay now." I took the waist trainer from her and rubbed her shoulder. "You have me now, so you don't have to worry about anything."Turning, I looked around for Skye, seeking some sort of reaffirmation from him, but it seemed he'd gone farther into
Last Updated: 2024-04-07
Chapter: THE ABDUCTIONRoman was distraught.And confused.He didn't know why he had the urge to protect or explain anything to Emily. But he found himself doing it.Pointing at Mary, he turned furiously and said, "I think you should keep your distance.""Wow!!" She replied, surprised etched in her voice, "Never thought I'd see the day when Roman chased me out of his house because of a woman."Trust Mary to exaggerate things. He scoffed, he wasn't bothered by how she took or interpreted the statement he just made. He didn't care either."Must be your lucky day then." Roman replied, "And just so you know, I like my sanity and peace. And you're the polar opposite of what those two things represent.""I really wish I could cheer for you, but I can't." She replied bitterly and snickered, "But it's just so funny. Does she know who you are? No, what you are?""This has nothing to do with Emily." Roma growled."Does she know you're a dead man with a heart that doesn't bleed?"Stop!" Roman warned."Does she know wh
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Chapter: ABDUCTION PLANMary was one of the persistent people Roman had a fling with and who kept coming back, despite the fact that she knew what Romans reply would be and the last time he'd seen her was five months ago.Throwing her legs apart, she climbed him and brought her hands around his neck, whispering, "Didn't you miss me too?""I did not." Roman replied blatantly."Still as straightforward as ever." She said, unhooking her bra."This is not gonna work." Roman told her."Just play with me." She retorted, bringing his hands to her boobs. "In those few months I was away, all I could ever think of was you."Roman snorted. Hearing those words from her made him want to burst out laughing. Roman couldn't believe that he'd once had a thing for her.She wasn't the type to think about someone that wasn't herself.He couldn't deny that she had a fine, firm and round breast and that the way her nipples poked through the fabric of his shirt almost made him feel aroused.Pulling away his hands, Roman said, "Yo
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Chapter: A GUEST"How did it go?" Lark asked the moment Roman stepped into the study.Shrugging, Roman replied, "I didn't get a chance to explain it to her.""Oh!" Lark looked taken aback, "You chickened out?""Hahaha." Roman replied in mock sarcasm, "Very funny Lark. Don't say whatever it is you're planning on saying."Lark grinned. "I wanted to say she has you riled up, it's the first time I'd ever see you so .. so.." Staring daggers at him, Roman dared him with the look in his eyes to complete his statement."Okay, I won't say it." Lark shrugged, lifting both hands in the air in absolute surrender."I thought you didn't value your head." Roman mocked, grinning."Let's be honest, Roman." Lark replied with a serious expression on his face, "She has to know that you're going to be draining out her entire blood and infusing yours. She has to know that there are consequences and what they could be.""You can go tell her yourself." Roman nudged him on, "She might listen to you.""No please." Lark declin
Last Updated: 2024-01-14
Chapter: HEY, GRAY HEAD!" Sit." Roman said to Emily, nodding in the direction of an empty chair. "It's going to be a lengthy discussion."Gazing around, Emily yawned. It was a spacious room with sparse decorations. A few wall arts, flowers and dim lighting, just like the rest of the rooms.A chandelier hung from the ceiling circled around by artificial flowers. There were two cushions sitting opposite each other and a polished mahogany wood book holder.Everything about it screamed private and smelled manly.Hands folded underneath her breast, Emily took calculated steps towards the direction Roman was seated, an art catching her attention.It was the picture of a naked woman, lying softly on a rug with one leg crossed atop the other. In between her toes, she held a glass, filled with red wine.Emily sighed again. She had an uneasy feeling when she came across photos of nude women, they tended to remind her that she was a lady herself. Today, the feeling was different.It was Embarrassment and a racing heart.
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Chapter: RUMOURSThe atmosphere between them was awkward. Emily could feel it. And she was sure those around her could too.It was unnerving, the way his friend, what was his name again? Emily thought, had his eyes on her that she could barely eat in comfort.Lauren did justice to the word when she had said he had saved her a tray of food.It was indeed a tray filled with food that contained calories which she feared that she might never be able to burn out within a month's time.When she had looked from him to the tray of food and back, he'd simply shrugged and truth be told, that was the only time she had maintained eye contact with him for longer than two seconds."Okay, what's this awkwardness I sense between the both of you?" The friend asked.Emily scoffed, delving energetically into her meal."Normally, you'd be shading each other or chewing Roman off with the words of your mouth, did my dear friend find a way to humble you?" He asked.Exasperated, Emily sighed, ready to lash out at him, "Luke-
Last Updated: 2023-12-22
Chapter: CONVERSATIONS FOR RUMOURS"Wake up!" Lauren sauntered into the room and threw open the blinds, "Oh migos!" She gasped, catching sight of the blood stained bedding. "What happened Emily? There's blood on the sheets!""I, uh-" Emily's eyes fluttered open immediately, "I-"Your dress, there's blood stains all over. I'll call the doctor." Lauren said frantically."It's okay." Emily bit down on her lips, debating on telling Lauren the truth or not. True, the white sheets were stained with blood and also was a part of the gown she wore. Drifting her mind back to the way Roman had torn it off her body, she blushed. "I fell and slipped last night due to the darkness of the room. But I'm fine now."Lauren looked like she didn't buy the lie but nodded to it anyway. "You're an early riser, so when I didn't see you down by this time, I wondered what happened and if Ruthven had managed to kidnap you through this tight security and from under our noses."Emily laughed at the very idea of Laurens thought. "I can't begin to
Last Updated: 2023-12-20