Gathering every little strength within her, she continued running as fast as her legs could carry her. She dare not stop, or else she was gonna die; not just normal death but an excruciating one at that.The strange old woman was also determined to get to her, the look on her face alone screamed DEATH. Though the woman looks feeble and frail, but her legs were strangely fast as she pursued her swiftly, holding the hem of her wrapper. She was carrying a shiny cutlass in her hands breathing heavily as she continued running. "I will chop off your head! It's just a matter of time before I get to you." She threatened, breathing heavily with her legs making a resounding sound.Stella glanced back at her as she made the statement. "Oh! Somebody help me," she cried as she was gradually running out of strength, sweating profusely with her heart beating with great ounce.There's no doubt, if this woman should get to me then I'll be dead meat." She thought as she continued running with ever
The knock on the door made Stella drift out of her deep slumber; she has been sleeping all day. After bathing the kids, prepare their breakfast, she went back to the bedroom to take a nap. Her body was oddly weak, she didn't bother to go to the mall since it was Saturday and the kids are not going to school.The strange dream she had that morning was mind-boggling and scary. Her husband was not even around, else she would have narrated the strange dream to him and then pray together."Come in," she said yawning lightly."Mummy, someone is at the door," Felix said as he walked inside."Oh! I will go get it now." She replied as she got down from the bed and headed to the bathroom to go wash her face. She carried her legs forcefully as the throbbing pain In her head persisted. Immediately Stella inserted the key in the door keyhole and turned the doorknob, she was taken aback by who she saw at the door. "Mr. Ekpeyong?" She questioned with an utterly confused look. He flashed a
Chapter 15 After forcing herself to get out of bed that morning, Stella went to the kid's room to get them dressed for church and prepare for Sunday service. Her body was still not feeling okay or normal, she was just forcing herself to do the chores that morning and there was no way she's gonna miss church service. "Mommy, are you not feeling well?" Felix questioned after noticing his Mom's demeanor that morning. "Huh! I'm fine." "But your face looks pale, Mom." He uttered with concern. "Looks like mommy is about to fall sick," Janice added. "No, not at all. I'm fine, I'm just having a minor headache." She replied with a wave of hands just to allay their worries.The beeping of her phone caught her attention, she glanced at the screen to check the caller; it was an unknown number. "Excuse me." She uttered as she picked up the call. "Morning, pretty Angel." The voice said from the other end. Stella let out a scoff. "Excuse me, who is on the line?" "This is Tochuckwu. I m
Bella stood outside waiting for Maria to come open the door. While waiting for Maria to come open the door, she brought out her phone from her handbag and dialed Stella's number. She has promised to call once she gets home."Hello, Bella. Are you at home already?" Stella's question came in immediately after she picked up the call."Yes, I got home just now. Thanks for the kind gesture you showered upon me today, I appreciate everything you do.""It's my pleasure.""Yeah, thank you. See you some other time.""Okay, bye. Take care." She said and hung up."Maria, come and open the door for me!" Bella yelled as she placed another heavy knock on the door."Gosh! Where is this lady?" She grumbled impatiently."A moment, please. I'm coming." She heard Maria's indistinct voice. "What kept you so long? I have been standing here close to an hour." She complained as Maria opened the door. "I was in the bathroom." "Whatever!" "So, are you just coming back from Stella's place or you went s
Chapter 17 "Don't panic, don't look at your audience directly in the face, and make sure you don't let fear cart away with the things you have studied," Stella instructed as she was helping Felix to get ready for school. They were having an interschool debate and he was among the representative that will be representing their school. "Okay, Mommy." "Walk in there majestically and go get the award like it's only meant for you." "yay! That's it's the spirit." He exclaimed raising one of his hands in the air. Suddenly, his mood changed and he began to murmur inaudible words. "What's wrong Fel?" She asked as she sensed his sudden mood change. "Mommy, are you sure you'll be present? because the last time we had that Talent Hunt show, you and Dad couldn't make it even though you promised us that you will be there." He muttered with a sulk. "I thought we apologise already, Felix?" "Yes, but I have a hunch that same thing will repeat itself again." " No it won't. I promise!" "Ar
"Babe, the way this woman is behaving is making me suspicious," Bella admitted as she narrated how her visit to the hospital with Stella went. "What's making you suspicious?" Maria questioned."Everything! I mean everything about this woman is making me suspicious. That woman is too nice; she's nice to a fault. I never believed that she would agree to follow me to the hospital today even though I intentionally did not inform her beforehand. I only did that to test her but that woman burst my bubbles. She even bought flowers, provisions and gave me cash. Hope this woman has not know my motive? Or maybe she's just dancing to my tune so that she will catch me red-handed and probably destroy me?""Why will you even think about something as weird as that?" Maria questioned."I'm not a dummy, babe. If this woman wants to play games then I am ready to play with her. We will drag it to the very end.""It's your evil deeds and evil plans that is making you suspicious. Shey, someone cann
"Please, have mercy on me." He shouted as he jumped out of his sleep panting heavily. Susan his nanny, ran towards his bedside to check on him."Calm down, sir." She soothed using her hands to press his chest gently."No, I need her to forgive me. I don't want to die without her forgiveness; please, beg her for me. I'm suffering already, karma is dealing with me." He cried with tears streaming down his cheeks. "I will, sir, but you have to calm down. Should I call the doctor?""No." He disagreed."Okay, just calm down, sir. I think you had a nightmare.""No, it's not a nightmare but a vision aimed to taunt me. I- need- her- to- forgive me." He uttered with a faltering voice."Just calm down, sir." She soothed."I have an idea," he said after a brief moment of silence. "Idea? Tell me about it, sir.""Get me a paper and pen.""Okay, I will be back in a jiffy, sir." She said as she scurried out of his ward."Here is the paper and pen you requested, sir." His nanny said as she walke
Maria stood transfixed in the same spot for a while, trying to decipher the voice she was hearing. She moved closer to the entrance of Bella's room and she could hear her whimper and sniff. She wrinkled her face in confusion; what is wrong? Is she crying?" She pondered as she turned the doorknob and walked inside.She met Bella sitting on the bed with her two legs wrapped together, hugging her pillow close to herself."Oh my goodness! What's wrong? Why are you crying?" Stella asked rushing her words."No, I'm not crying. My face is just removing water." She replied as she used the back of her palm to wipe her tears."I'm not a dummy, Bella. What's wrong, why are you crying? Talk to me." She said with concern written all over her face. This makes Bella burst into another round of uncontrollable tears."shh! babe, just calm down, everything will be alright." Maria soothed placing her head close to her bosom."No, everything is not alright and it will never be alright. I mean, living