Novels by MercyD

Angela slipped into her pyjamas, the soft cotton fabric a comfort against her skin after a long day. She brushed her teeth, the minty taste lingering as she glanced at her reflection. Her usually bright eyes were shadowed with fatigue, yet a restless energy hummed beneath the surface. She turned off the bathroom light and padded back to her bedroom, where the moonlight spilled through the curtains, casting silvery patterns on the floor. Angela pulled back the covers and slid into bed, the sheets cool and crisp.Hours ticked by, and Angela found herself staring at the ceiling, her book long forgotten beside her. The silence of the house was punctuated by the occasional creak of settling wood, each sound amplifying her awareness of the stillness. She tossed and turned, her mind replaying the events of the day and anticipating the challenges of tomorrow. No position brought comfort, and each attempt to settle only seemed to heighten her frustration. Angela's mind was filled with thoug

" The number you've dialed is unavailable. Please leave a voice message or call back later..." a tiny voice echoed from the other end of the call. Angela drew her lower lip in between her teeth and bit gently. She couldn't seem to settle down. " Where could she be? She's always home before this time. Denise..." she complained. Finally, she slumped into the couch and embraced a pillow beside her. " Denise, I hope you are safe out there" she thought to herself. Just then, her phone beeped. " Denise?" her eyes sparkled with joy. She answered the call quickly without checking the caller's name. " Good heavens! Why did it take you so long to call me? Don't ever try to give me a heart attack. Jeez...! " Excuse me, is this Miss Angela?" the voice from the other end of the call inquired bringing Ann back to her senses. " Ye---s" she managed to reply. The caller went on and on. " We'll see at work tomorrow. Make sure to get the files processed. I'm looking forward to a great work" " Of c

The transition from night to dawn took a donkey years. If there was a way to hasten it, Denise would have spun the wheel. Perhaps, she would have been in thhee future; five years after the heartbreak.She yawned as she stretched her arms." Ouch! That hurts" she whined. What could she expect?Her body would definitely ache from laying on the tiles floor all through the night.She rushed out of the house after grabbing her bag and went straight to board a taxi. It wasn't she long she got one and off she went to Angela's. Denise peeped from the gate and certain that no one was in the house, tiptoed in. It was a perfect timing! She had never wanted anyone to know her next move. With what she had in mind, Angela would stop her.She quickly put her few stuff together into one of Angela's empty bags. She didn't think of anything else...not even to take a shower, brush her mouth or tidy her hair. " I'm sorry, Angela. You were the only one that comforted me in my pain. I should inform you but

Immediately they went into the hospital, Denise pulled herself out of hiding. She watched as they clasped their hands together and headed into the hospital like newlyweds. Her phone rang to disrupt her array of thoughts. She quickly left to find a cab. Her phone kept blaring until she answered it. “Where are you? It’s late…”Denise sniffled her nose in a bid not to breakdown into tears. “Hey...Can you hear me?” Angela’s voice asked from other end of the call. Denise looked around yet, she couldn’t see any cab that would pull over to take her to her destination. “Angela…please can you…”Before she could complete her statement, she sighted a cab and screamed…”stop! Please…”Fortunately, the cab pulled over. “I’m spending the night at my house. I’ll see you tomorrow” she told Angela immediately she got into the cab. The ride was quiet short. Denise hurried out of the car as soon as she paid the cab driver double the usual pay. She flung the gate open and jerked off to the living room

" What on earth are the two sworn enemies of her destiny doing at this hospital so late in the night?" Denise thought to herself.She could hear Kathryn complaining agitatively about something. Denise moved closer being extra careful not to be seen by them. Thankfully, there were a few cars parked before Clark's Mercedes-Benz. Denise tiptoed to the one right beside Clark's and squat to listen to Kathryn's words." I can't believe you failed to use the condoms. I bought three whole oacks for the night. Why were you careless?" Kathryn's voice echoed.Denise wondered why she was so loud. It was late in the night...has she forgotten? " Wait a sec, protection?" Denise whispered to herself. She had a clear picture of what that meant but she dismissed the thought at once. She must hear from the horse's mouth. She had had enough already." Babe, I'm sorry. You know how irresistible you are. I couldn't step back to get them. You put me in the mood already"" Shut the fuck up! You say that all

" Food is ready" Ann said aloud, her voice echoing from the kitchen. Denise faked a static smile when Ann moved closer to the dining table. She placed the food on the table while Denise rose to join her. "That's it! A strong and beautiful Denise we have here" Ann praised...rubbing her best friend's hair. " Leave me alone already" Denise replied jokingly. She opened the food and inhaled deeply. " Easy Denise...I don't want you to use your inhaler right now. The food is more sumptuous than it looks" she whispered.Denise smiled. This time, it wasn't fake. She drew in a long breath. " Thanks Ann" she said." What? Come on! Stop that" Ann replied munching the mountain of food in her mouth. " Just eat up! I made this with so much love" Ann said. Denise took a spoonful and nodded her head. Ann sure knew how to spice her food. She was right–it tasted better than it looked." Why don't you open up a restaurant real soon? This is so delicious" Denise praised. " Well...I uhmm..."A message from