Novels by Joy Eyikimi

The gentle breeze that had blown from the window had sent a chill down my spine and had woken me up very early. I had managed to touch Ariel but I noticed my hand couldn't reach so I opened my eyes only to see she was gone. “Ariel,” I called, getting out of bed into the restroom. “Ariel,” I knocked on the door but she wasn't in after pushing the door open. Taking my nightie jacket, I dashed out of the room, calling her name aloud. ‘Ain't the maids supposed to be back by now?’ I thought to myself as I raced down the stairs only to be met by the news ongoing. Ariel had taken a pause with a juice in her hand as she got carried away with the headlines. I could see Alex addressing someone, but not until the camera finally received Ethan Carter. “Sophia Lancaster is my fiance,” he announced openly, causing me to let out a little gasp. Ariel quickly picked up the remote and was about to switch it off when I asked her to leave it. “I don't think you want to watch this,” Ariel said,

I couldn't sleep all night. My mind lingered on Sophia and what she could be doing at the moment. I had slept off on that note and a call from my phone had woken me up. Looking at the phone which was still vibrating, I struggled to clear my eyes and pick up the call. “Yes,” “Alexander, can you come over to my house? I need to see you right now,” a low weak voice commanded. I took the phone off my ear to see who it was. And it was no one other than my Granny. “Granny, you should know that I have some business–” I paused upon hearing a knock on the door. “Marcus?” “Yes, boss.” He answered. Signaling him to come in, I resumed the call. “I'll come in the evening,” I replied to my grandmother before hanging up. She had literally said she was going to give what belonged to me to the orphanage. So I might as well just stick with some jobs I know I could do even if she takes away hers. “I'm sorry to disturb you, but I'm here to let you know that Elizabeth had gone to your grandmoth

All through the drive home, the both of us said nothing. I had been thinking about what I had seen earlier. I don't even know why I'm jealous. After all, I told him we should break up. “What are you thinking about?” Ariel maneuvered her hand, causing me to jolt out of my thoughts. “Jeez! Ariel!” I screamed, and the both of us burst into laughter. “You should take it easy girl. We don't want the police coming after us,” I warned, giggling hard. I had stayed quiet earlier since Ariel doesn't like to be disturbed while driving. So it has always been a norm to keep quiet. “Wanna talk about it?” “We both know you don't like talking while driving. Or has traveling to France changed you?” I questioned smiling sheepishly. Ariel shrugged before replying with laughter, almost making us run into a pole. “Watch out!” I screamed. “Well, I'm still the same old person. Just a little change,” she replied, laughing hard. Silence fell on both ears while we drove along the wet road. Seems it

I couldn’t believe Elizabeth was back. She was my worst nightmare. The woman I never want to have anything to do with.“Are you going to talk to her or should I?” Marcus asked.I sank back into my chair, memories came crashing back,”Two years ago, I had just finished with my coworkers when I decided to fly back home. Actually, the plan was to spend a week, but I was lucky to sign the deal on time, so there was no point spending much time here.“Book a flight for us,” I commanded Marcus, who left immediately without further ado.All through the period I was having a meeting, I couldn’t help but think about Elizabeth, my fiancée. My grandmother had asked me to date her just because she was her best friend’s daughter.I had never loved Elizabeth, but after getting closer to her, I

My heart raced faster, my eyes avoiding him in the darkness that engraved the whole place. The only thing that had lit the whole place were lamps and some lited underground bulbs.The whole place looks beautiful, and could be compared more to a garden. I mean, there were lots of beautiful flowers around, unlike my home or my father’s house, which were only filled with fountains. Alexander’s place was a mixture of gardens and fountains. But that is not the major issue here. I’m pregnant, and I can’t even come out to say it to him.I really wish I could. But it will not only affect me, but also my father’s reputation. Upon getting inside, I couldn’t help but marvel at how beautiful the room was, not to mention the chandeliers, the beautiful carpets, and the walls I’d been seeing even before stepping into my room.The room was fit for a princess. I was still admiring the room when a call came in. It was no one else than Ariel. My best friend since childhood. We’ve always been in touch

All through the journey, I couldn’t help but notice how beautiful she was. I wanted to touch her, but I couldn’t. She seemed so troubled and distant. This wasn’t the lady who slipped a ring into my finger a few days ago. What exactly could be on her mind.I was about to speak when she suddenly interrupted me. According to tradition, it was normal for me to allow her first. “Let’s break up,” she proposed, her eyes solemnly shifting away from mine. I smiled a bit, telling myself it must be a joke, and she couldn’t have been serious about it. Luckily, I knew her father; if not, I’d have agreed that the Lancasters are like that.“You can’t be serious right now? Wait a minute,” I held her up, signaling Marcus and the driver to leave.Just as they left, I turned towards Sophia, trying to understand what she meant by breaking up with me. “Do you mean you don’t want to stay at my place tonight? I could easily ask my guards to–”“No. I mean the real breakup. This,” she pointed to both of u