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đź’š Daniel đź’›
I raised my eyebrows when Loretta suddenly pulled Unugwa away.
Crazy
I sat still, tapping my fingers on my thigh. Her elder brother came into the small living room where I was
Elder brother : hey... Daniel right?
I nodded
Elder brother : I'm Anibe. You can call me Anie... Or Nibeh
He was smiling and I began to wonder why because I felt the smile had a different meaning
Me: it's nice to meet you sir
He chuckled
Anibe: you really don't have to add that sir. I might be your age mate
I raised my brow. He chuckled again and left.
I smiled a little. I really like their accent. Like Americans. I und
______________________________________________________________________ đź’šUnugwa đź’›I got dressed for school and strolled out of my room. I entered the dinning and met grandma and dad eating. I greeted them and joined the breakfast.Last night was so fun. Grandma kept us lively. Even dad joined in and chipped in stories about his childhood.I had the opportunity of telling dad about Daniel and his dad's company. He agreed to give them a trial. He also said he was going to partner with two other companies here in Cebu. I was so happy, I tried to call Daniel but his number wasn't connectingI finished breakfast and hurried off to school. I was hoping to see Daniel but I didn't. I didn't see Loretta either.I sat in class and looked through my books. I kept looking to see if my friends would come but they didn't
đź’š Unugwa đź’›I froze when he brought it to my mouth. I thought he was gonna eat it.Andy: open upMy eyes widened. He's going to feed me? What brought that idea? Should I open up? Or should I shove it back to him?As if he heard my thoughts, he chuckled and took the spoon to his mouth instead. My heart came down, at the same time it felt sad. I wanted to take itAndy: banana flavor? WowHe took another spoon and I smiledMe: its my favoriteHe smiled and took another spoonAndy: banana or banana flavorMe: I love bothThe shop owner came to our tableSO: I see he's consuming what he did not orderI chuckledAndy: Uncle, I never knew banana flavor was this tasty&n
đź’šDanielđź’śMe: why??Dad: it was the deal. Wasn't it? That if you succeed, I'll send you to the USA to pursue your career. I only added that gym to show my appreciationI looked down at the keysMe: thanks dadDad: you don't look excited. Why?Me: it's nothing. Just tired...I faked a smileHe nodded and left the room. I heaved a long deep sigh as I stared at the keys.đź’šAndyđź’śAt school the next day, we were given teammates for an assignment.My heart sank when Daniel was Ugwa's teammate. I didn't know why I felt that way, it really hurt meLorette : heyI looked at herMe: where is your friend? I wanna see herLoretta: ClaireMe: UgwaLoretta: with Daniel...
đź’šChapter 19đź’śđź’šDaniel đź’śMe: UnugwaShe didn't answer me, she just kept walking away. I ran and pulled her backMe: I'm talking to youShe looked at my faceMe: hmmUnugwa : why did you do that to him?I released her and scratched my head.Unugwa : don't you have self control. Stop acting like a pervert!Me: did you just insult me? Are you crazy?? Shut your mouth before I shut it for you, this is not your businessHer mouth opened as she stared at me like a strangerMe: look, if you don't want to get on my bad side, don't try to interfere in my matters. Just mind your businessI walked out on herI was really angry. She just came out of nowhere, embarrassed me by going to Andy
đź’™Andyđź’™We sat in a cake store, eating double-deckers. We were talking about random things. We talked about her favorite food, my favorite food. My love for red apples, her love for bananas. And how she fights for food with her brothers even when there's a whole pot of it.Thirty minutes later, we left for school. She had bought some cakes for Loretta and the other girl.When we entered school it was recess. We went straight to class instead of the cafeteria.Me: oh my cameraUgwa : what happened to it?Me: I don't know. I can't remember what I did to itUgwa : the last time I saw it, you were holding it out of the class. This morningMe: oh, it's in my lockerShe chuckled and sat down then I left the class to get my camera. I saw Daniel coming but I just shoved off his image
đź’™Danielđź’™I walked out of the class and saw Unugwa approaching with her friends. She was looking angry. She's still angry with meMe: UnugwaUnugwa : not now DanielShe entered the class and I stood at the door. She sat down and crossed her arms staring at her locker.Her friends were standing behind meLoretta : excuse us..He patted my back. I looked at her and she moved backMe: can you girls please give me a minute with her?Loretta gawked at meClaire: did you just speak politely?I scratched my headLoretta: okay byeShe held the other girl's hand and pulled her away. I faced Unugwa who was still staring at the deskMe: UNShe looked at me and I smiled and walked to her&
đź’šAndyđź’šI walked into the school building and met Ugwa, Loretta and Claire talking.Me: hiLoretta: good morning AndyClaire: hi AndyShe twirled her hair with her index finger and smiledMe: HI ClaireClaire: wow, you know my nameMe: yeah. I knowClaire: really, since when?Me: sometime nowShe smiled. I looked at them again, Ugwa was no longer thereMe: where's Ugwa?Lorette : she was standing right hereClaire: where did she go?I bit my lower lipMe: I'll see you laterI walked away. Why did she leave without saying anything?Is it because of Daniel?I walked to the locker room and opened my locker. I saw a shadow and looked
💛💛Andy💛💛You need to see how my heart dropped with Ugwa when she fell down. I felt really bad. That blow was meant for me. She should be too fragile for Daniel's tough fistI bent down quickly and placed my hand under her head then lifted it up a littleMe: Ugwa! Oh my goodness! Are you okay?Daniel bent down tooDaniel: I'm sorry. I'm so sorryI was surprised. Daniel apologizes? WowShe tried to pull up but I held her right armMe: don't worry. I'll help you upDaniel : no. Leave her. I'll help her up insteadI ignored him and pulled her up with himMe: are you okay?She noddedShe removed her hand from Daniel and placed it on her jaw then groaned. But her hand was still i
UnugwaMe: I can't believe it. It's really youHe squeezed my hands and chuckledDaniel: I guess it isMe: you've changed. You're just... Different nowDaniel: a lot has changed Unugwa. My mom's death changed me in so many waysMe: I'm glad it did. And I'm glad you also survivedDaniel : I already apologized to Andy, but I haven't apologized to you. Unugwa, I'm sorry for my character. I was selfish, greedy and full of hatred. I'm sorry I hit you. I'm sorry I wanted to hurt Andy. I'm sorry about my father's deeds. Please forgive meI felt so emotional because his eyes were really apologizing. It was sincereMe: Daniel, I forgive you. I can't hold a grudge against youIt was when he released my hands and wiped my tears that I knew I was crying. I don'
UgwaMe: what?Anibe: Unugwa let's goMe: leave me alone!Nurse: I'm sorry but we would have to leave the premisesShe tried to wheel me away but I began to struggleMe: I want to see Daniel! I came here to see Daniel! I have to see him!The doctor was shaking his head before he left.Me: please let me see DanielI didn't know that I was already crying. Tears were falling freely like my face was a waterfall.Anibe: Unugwa stop creating a scene. Let's get out of here. Now!He began to wheel me away despite my struggles and screams. I looked back and saw that a stretcher was being wheeled into the room.I kept screaming Daniel because I couldn't accept that he was goneAnibeAs
💙💜Eden💜💙I stared at my computer blankly as if I couldn't understand what I was seeing. It was an email from one of my agents at Interpol (international police). Slowly, realization hit me. Mr Achimugu had called foreign forces on me with strong evidence. And if I don't do something fast, I'll be behind barsAlso, Daniel had returned Chubi. How stupid of the men who were asked to monitor him.I groaned and banged my fist on my office desk.I don't have any strong connections internationally to be able to bail me out. I know I can't get away with this. I need help but first I need to deal with Daniel💙💜Ugwa💜💙I watched as Andy ate the food Daniel brought. He was eating like his whole life depended on it. I smiled at him, at least he's looking better than last night. As for me, I'm in pain. My face were I was struck with a chain is so sore that I ca
UgwaI woke up to the sound of rain on the roof. I was feeling so cold and the freeze from the floor was entering my bones because I was lying down on the floor.I heaved a deep sigh and sat up, hugged my legs and sighed again.I began to worry about my family, my mom most especially. I'm quite sure they wouldn't tell her about me being missing. It would worsen her condition.I looked at the door and noticed there was a slight opening. I stood up and walked to it, the door was opened.I gasped and covered my mouth.It was not closed... For real.Plenty things ran through my mind. I thought of escape and I was bent on doing it.I went back and took the black scarf that the man wearing a mask gave me. I covered my head and hid myself in it. I gently crept out of the room and closed the door gently so no one would
đź’šDanielđź’śI returned home late after spending hours at a restaurant. I was about to enter my room when my dad cleared his throat. I looked back at himDad: and where are you from?Me: and when did you start caring about my whereabouts?Dad: since the minute you ratted me out to RebecaMe: I don't get youDad: Daniel, you're playing with fire and you'll get burntMy heart sank.Me: I still don't getDad: you had the guts to tell your stupid mother!Me: how did you know?He smirkedDad: I have men everywhere. Now you'll be followed every minute. Because you're trying to get compromisedHe walked away and I exhaled sadly. How did I get into this family in the first place?I entered my room and laid on the be
UnugwaI placed my hand on my hot forehead. Andy has been declared missing, it's been almost 24 hours and no one has heard from him. His dad even contacted Goodwill but no positive result.My mom has woken up thankfully but she's really sad, really really sad.Anibe: hey, dad said we're leavingI looked back and saw him wearing a hoodie. It's really cold tonight or is it the situation in ground that made everywhere chillyI breathed out and sighed deeplyAnibe: you're worrying too much. I mean I expected you to worry but not this muchMe: I'm scared. Those guys wanted to kill him before, something tells me they didn't kidnap him. But they took him to finish the jobAnibe: gosh girl! You think too far. Come hereHe pulled me into a hug and I really appreciated that. Made me fe
đź’śAndyđź’›Just as I feared. Mom knows Ugwa's father. When she was describing someone that she claimed Anibe looked like yesterday, I suspected it to be her father.But I just hope it's not what I'm thinking. I hope she just knows him from somewhere else.There's this nightmare I've been having. Even while I was unconscious it kept playing in my head.That Daniel hit me with his car and another scene, he shot me dead. I don't know why I feel like something is just not right.With everything that's going on, I feel insecure. I know I'm supposed to be mature and not freak out but I've got this problem with my mental health. I get panic attacks a lot. That's most of the reason I don't like getting into trouble with anyone. I don't talk too much and I don't fight because my heart can't take the tension. I'll just get a seizure and that might lead to other complications.Only m
đź’śUnugwa đź’›We arrived home in the company of one of the policemen Mr Lewis brought. Andy would be to taken home and a trusted doctor would be appointed to take care of him.Anibe: I feel hungryMe: you always feel hungryWe climbed the facade and entered the front door. The policeman had followed us in and mom was surprised to see us with him. Maybe she thought we caused some sort of troubleMom: any problem?Anibe : no, they just accompanied us backMom: what about the guards?Me: long storyMom: what?Anibe : mom calm downPoliceman : since you both are safe here, I will be going nowAnibe : thanks for your helpThey shook handsPoliceman: well, take careHe left and I sat on the cushion chair 
💜💙Daniel💙💜I laughed and stared at his face. I laughed again and sat on the couchMe: bring you the girl? Bring you Unugwa? Dad, Unugwa and I are no longer in good terms. We don't talk anymore and it's killing me. And you're saying I should walk into her house and say "Unugwa, follow me out let's go on a stroll". Then she would follow me sheepishly and I'll hand her over to you right?I stood upMe: look dad, count me out of whatever you're planning to do. I turned back and walked towards the door.Dad: I know you've been going to see your mother. And I know how close you two are now. If you don't bring me the girl, I'll rid you of your mother foreverI turned and faced himMe: what do you mean by that?Dad: you know. And you also know what I'm capable ofHe dragged