Novels by Ajayi Esther

"Wake up, Annie. I brought some brownies."a voice said, obstructing her dream.She stirred and mumbled some words."Yes..yes,I...."she was saying but suddenly opened her eyes to see Larry's face so close to hers.Her eyes widened.He pecked her on her lips and rubbed his nose on her neck."You're finally awake. You must be really stressed out. You literally slept the day off.""Wait.... wait... that was all a dream?"she scoffed.Larry stood properly."Did something happened?""Of course. And you don't have to be such a kill joy!"Annie almost shouted.She earned a perplexed look great Larry.She got down from the bed.She was putting on a pink top and trouser.Larry was putting on the same cloth only that his was blue.Annie slipped her legs inside her floppy slippers and grabbed the plate of the brownies Larry brought."But then. That was one of a million - the dream. I mean...God!. Why did you have to wake me up. I would still be savoring the good moment not if you didn't wake me up.

"Hmmmmmmm...."Annie's hand was clamped on her mouth."Good girl. I'll come check on you later."he said and went out with his boys....."I already informed the cops. They will be here any moment from now"Garry announced."Do you think that's a good idea?"Larry asked."Of course. With them around,it would help alot."Few moments later,a loud siren sounded."And,they are here. Come on,guys."Garry nudged his head, taking the lead.Boyd and Larry followed him.Skyler also stood up and glanced at Rose."We would be back soon..""And I stay here alone?,nay. Besides,I should go too, don't you think?"she said, stood and stepped out alongside the others.They bumped into a cop on their way out."Oh. We received a call of emergency. Was it here?"the cop asked."Yes. Thanks for coming"Garry replied."You said you already tracked the person down.""Yes"Boyd gave a nod."And that would just be easier"the cop said."Alright,so,who is going with us?"cop asked."All of us."they chorused."Huh?,all...

After chugging down a whole glass of wine, Rose breathed out a sigh.She told them everything that happened."I...I didn't quite saw the guy's face but if...if I see,I guess I can still point him out..."Larry sprang up, took the car keys and went out."Where are you going?"Skyler asked."Somewhere I have to"he replied.*Getting in front of Boyd's house,he got down and went to knock on the gate.The gate soon was opened and he requested to see Boyd."I'm...."Larry shoved the guard to the side and walked in."Hey,sir,you can't...""Try to stop me.."he rolled his eyes, walking to the entrance.Boyd then came out and seeing Larry,he let's out a scoff.How did he know his house.Well... Annie. She probably told him.Larry moved to him and took hold of his collar."Where. Where is Annie. Where did you hide her?"Larry look confused than ever.What's... what's wrong with him."You came here to ask about Annie?. So dumb."Boyd said and yanked Larry's hands off his collar."Don't play, ignor

..."It's morning already and I still haven't seen Annie!"Larry yelled."C'mon, Larry,relax a lil bit...""Don't tell me to relax, Garry!. I don't wanna hear that. Relax,relax. That's all I've been getting from you since last night!. You probably don't know the feeling because you've not been in love before!. You don't even know what it means to be loved or be in love!. Just shut the damn up!"Garry stared at him for a moment and sighed."Alright,I know. I've not been in love but,at least, I'm not as weak as you. Look at you, what does been in love offer you?. Problems!,problems all the time. I'm not and I don't wanna be in anything called Love because it damages easily."he shouted.They both stood, looking at each other.They had the same expression on their faces and were both fuming in great anger.It felt like they both are looking at themselves in the mirror."Aish, I'm outta here already!. You Deal with your shits alone"Garry said and walked away."That was harsh of you."Sam sai

"And,where are the ladies?"Skyler asked while coming in, bringing their absence known to others.They glanced around."Yeah,where are they"Sam let's out a breath."I saw Rose walking out but,I didn't notice Annie doing that"Sam added.Larry moved away from the ladies and went to search around the house.He charged up stairs and opened the door swiftly and it was empty.He went to the restroom but still,no Annie.What... what the?...He went back downstairs."I asked the gateman,he said they went out for what they called *just a short stroll*"Sam informed walking back inside."Just a short stroll?"Larry repeated."Yeah. Both the girls."Larry scoffed."And why don't I trust that statement?""You just have to. You know,this ladies just like....""No, Garry. We are fucking in the night,so,where would they go?. They don't even know their way around,what if they are just wandering through the cold night"Larry said with concern.Then,the fact hit the others."What about Annie?,she has been

★"Oh,how did you end up like this.. Brown?."Gracie sighed softly wheeling Brown in inside their room."Your absence really took a big toll on me."Brown replied."Now, I'm even embarrassed. More embarrassed. I'm sorry,honey,for being like this.""Seriously?. Stop being so sad. I was just joking."she said pulling his cheek.Brown released a smile and Gracie also smiled."I'm glad. But more glad you came into my colorless life.""Really?. Well, I'm flattered. I probably mean a lot to you,don't I?""You really do. And about Pedro..I will teach him a grave lesson.""Don't worry, Brown. Both Garry and Larry have both taken care of it. He's now dead."she replied him.He turned to her."Really?."She nodded."Those kids are now grown up..""Exactly. So,you should forgive them now. It's not their fault. They were just...""I will think about it, Gracie. For your sake...""Don't say for my sake. They are your sons for crying out loud."Brown nodded.Gracie went to drop on a crouch in front of

*Back To Present*.. Angela's Pov.My eyes shrinks up in my sleep before it finally opens.My eyelashes feels too heavy to lift. I felt drained and lost.After staying in that position for some minutes,I pulled myself together and got off the bed.I bathed, get myself donned in a casual outfit and headed down for breakfast.Miguel's head turned to look at me when i stepped inside the room."You seem a little better today,"Vanessa grins, coming out of the kitchen with a small pot which she placed in the middle of other dishes.She opens it and the steam flares up,releasing the palatable aroma of the soup."Well,a bit."i chuckles.She gave a gentle nod at me with a warm smile before heading back inside.I pulled one of the chairs back and sat down."Good morning."i said to him.He nodded. Well, can't he reply with his mouth?"Are you going out? Isn't today supposed to be Sunday? A special day?"I questioned.He dropped the slice of bread in his hand and sprang up."All days are the

I walk with calculated steps towards the direction the receptionist pointed to be SPACE FIVE.I stopped before the room,throwing a glance in at the man seated through the transparent door.My chest knotted up and i put my palm on it,breathing out heavily.Just then,his eyes darted towards me and I side - stepped to the wall,my back on it as I tried to steady my fast breathing pace.What's happening?I can't just stop thinking about the man - Winslow. He seems more better, why?!He is top one and more mysterious than this man.But what I want isn't their being mysterious but how powerful they are!"AND he wields more power than someone called Simeon does?!" My second was screaming at me in my head.My shoulders moves up unconsciously as I puffed out.But that's more like a risk!What is the feasibility of him coming to a ceremony he was invited to when it's three days away?And I can't meet him personally as..I paused. Uncle Gate managed to make me meet Simeon somehow, didn't he?Di

My heads slopes downwards and a series of thoughts broke into my mind."As always, it's an everyday - moment of fun here on our sessions. Today's episode is a bit special as we will be diving into the most requested information on a billionaire by our listeners.Alright,are we cool? Take a deep breath in everyone, as this news would blow you away." The speaker enthused.I didn't actually believe I would draw that breath in as instructed.The driver pulled the car behind another with more lined up far ahead.Traffick!"There is an hold - up on the way to Houston.With streetlights above and cars' headlights, your radio turned on,and you tuned in, you,our listeners are excited for this traffick!"I drummed my finger on my mouth, already getting getting impatient.Why won't he just spill the tea already?!"There's another route we can take actually, ma'am and it's a short cut, should I?"the driver threw his head back to ask me.A look of confusion sprang up in between my brows as I gla

The other end went silent after I had made my purpose of calling him known to him.I blinked in anxiousness.Does he also thinks I am aiming too high?I eat my lips,my heart thudding hard in my chest as if trying to burst out.If i get a no from him,I think it would end up flying out while I just slump to the floor till death comes!"Angela, weren't you supposed to be getting married to a Daniel boy?"his question csme out calmer.My heart drops in my mouth and my bones tensed up as traces of my veins pierced through my skin."Yo-you know about my marriage?"He laughs softly. "Should that be a secret,Angela? You're a Wilson offspring so of course,the world knows about what is happening in three days time!"his voice rang out of the phone's speaker.A thick saliva forms ip in my throat and I grunt to get it to clear up."I should have informed you though." I wasn't happy he got to know that online."No donuts, Angela! So,will you tell me what's going on now?"he chimes.I pressed both eye

The coldness of the liquid hit my face and I squeezed my eyes,taking delight in how it makes my body shake in apprehension.I placed my hands at both sides of the sink and look at the drips of water radiating on my cheeks.My eyes were red from all the cries.Now, I'm just numb to all the feelings of this world.How low would they go just to get my inheritance?I guess I was never considered a family,not even for once,not even to the tiniest bit!How could they do this?!My fingers curled up on the sink as I tried to rein my wrath in.I was going to move on with the wedding before, thinking it was only a cheat!No wonder Daniel acted less romantic towards me!I thought it was because he was older or something!Still,I wanted to hold on to him!I...Tears pooled up in my eyes and i gritted my teeth.I loved him,I loved my stepbrother!I considered him my everything,my all.But..but..I inhaled a deep breath. I have to take action else,I won't be able to overcome these enemies of mine.

I slammed the door to my room shut,before crouching on my legs, puffing out some air.My eyes were already boiling water..I was trying to keep it at bay,but that made it even worse.I ruffled my hair, finally removing the barrier I had put on my tears.I am hurt. I feel so hurt.Many would do a dirty deed just to be here,in my shoes..an offspring of Wilson..or even adopted daughter.But I'm more like a servant! Just that I don't work..but every choices of my life is made by my mom!It's enough that she gave me credit card with little funds. I can't even pay online with it. Can't go out, nothing!But she wants me to turn it in?"Never! You're not doing that,Angela. You've had enough!"I sniffed and got up.I went to pick my broken phone up and heaved a sigh.It's a mess. I dropped it on the floor, going to sit before my laptop.I opened it and a message popped up on the top of the screen from Instagram.I tapped on it to make it show in full view.It reads; Check it out yourself and ca