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2024-10-29 19:42:5626 January 2008.
Christabel stared at the sky
and saw it pulsating with countless blinking lights. From where she stood she saw the moon spreading its soft lavish beam like a new mat over the city, this immaculate white bar of ancient days clothed in a garment of parables and proverb aglow and twinkling stars blanketed the sky. The moon scaled to the steeps of the sky and towered above the city roofing sheets.Christabel gazed at the beautiful night and wished her life could be as beautiful as the lovely view before her. She wished she could soar like those eagles she always admired.
Daniel had bruised her ego when she went for her third interview. Catching sight of Daniel being the C.E.O of the company where she was
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26, June 2008.Seconds rolled into minutes, minutes into hours, hours into days, days into weeks, and weeks into months. The enmity between the stepsisters grew with each passing second, so was the love between Daniel and Christabel. The bond between them was stronger than a covalent bond, more fierce than thunder and lightning, and, more radiant than ever before. Monica's hatred for Christabel intensified when the latter got a job to work under the development team in the company where she worked.Monica always made sure to tell Christabel how poor of a church mouse she was and for that reason, she must never tell anybody in the company about the stepsister's relationship between them - because she saw
Hidden Truths ~6~
26, June 2008."Are you still angry with me, come on babe, you know it was a ridiculous joke, you are pretty and you know that even if you are not I will have done the same thing," "En...but you shouldn't have said that to..."Christabel was cut off by Daniel's lips on her. Time stopped in a collision of sense when his lips meet hers. Her whole body tingled, the feel of his frame leaning on hers as his arms wrapped around her nearly felt forbidden.A second of intense gaze, Daniel pulled her In, claiming her mouth, hungry and fierce, giving in to the sweet scent of her hair. Christabel's heart pounded in her chest as her knees got weaker. She could only focus on how soft he felt against her mouth, how addictively he overran all her senses, how the taste of him nearly silenced all thoughts. Heat ro
Hidden Truths ~7~
It has been two weeks since the incident, Christabel was more dedicated to her work while Monica carried on, pretending nothing happened, waiting for the perfect time to revenge. Seeing the ring on Christabel's finger every day was a torture to her. "Monica, Are you sure you are okay?" Grandma asked her worriedly, of course, this is not her first time asking, she had kept asking ever since she noticed her sad mood. She forced out a smile. "Grandma, nothing happened, I am fine," "I noticed you keep staring at Christabel's ring, that has been happening for the past few weeks," Teasingly. "If it is about the ring, that should not be a problem, I am sure a husband will come your way, you are rich, good-looking, and beautiful endowed, what el
Hidden Truths ~8~
Christabel was very happy, her team leader praised her for a job well done, she was so very happy that Sarah and her Mum had to ask about the cause of her happiness, apparently, they are the only one that cares, except the bulging Monica though.Her mum was very happy when she relayed the good news and Sarah behaved like the mad Sarah she was whenever she was happy, today was not an exception, she was very happy and mad!At the other side of the wide kitchen, Monica heard them and hissed. "Your doom is still coming." She whispered before she left for the living room. "How was work today?" Her Dad who was flipping through newspapers asked. Monica was surprised that her father asked her abou
Hidden Truths ~9~
After Christabel left her mother view she went straight to Sarah's room."Sarah wake up," She said and tapped Sarah but Sarah only yawned and changed her sleeping position. "Sarah!" Christabel called, again, Sarah didn't answer not until Christabel splashed water on her face did she managed to voice 'hmmm' "Abeg stand up!" Christabel yelled. "Why are you calling me and besides what are you doing at home by this time of the day?" Sarah said as she finally sat up. Her eyes were swollen with sleep and Christabel thought it wise to asked her the questions as fast as possible, so that she can drive back to her dreamland. "Did you send any message through mum's phone?"
Hidden Truths ~10~
Outside, the harmattan tore across the mansion, ruffling the plants in a circular garden, bending the leaves and branches of trees, coating the parked cars with dust. None of this seemed to matter to Christabel as she washed the dishes, her eyes were swollen with tears and the area around her right eye was the black-purple shade of an overripe avocado. She was smiling at Sarah jokes who was dramatising and gesturing with her hands to tell how funny the jokes were but one could instantly tell the smile was not genuine. Christabel knew she was doing that to make her happy, and of course, it did lift her drowning spirit a little.Their breakfast was rice and beans with chunks of chicken, Christabel ate a little and went to her room to rest since it was a Saturday, reversed was the case for Monica she ate to her satisfaction
Hidden Truths ~11~
Christabel had learnt to cushion the effects of her situation in life with hard work, and here her work - the source of her motivation was going down the drain right before her very eyes, her solution to the problem was to act fast, was to save her falling job and pride...but then, how will that happen? Graduating with good grades, getting a good job and working hard to fill the vacuum her dad left behind. Getting married to someone she loves and having children...in that order, was what she always wish for, what she does crave for, but now it seemed life had different plans for her; plans in which her dreams were buried in the land of fantasy...way too far from coming into reality. Perhaps if she hadn't promised Sarah under the hill when they were pondering over the mystery of thunderclaps, and flashes of lightnin
Hidden Truths ~12~
Everything that happened felt like a stage play to Daniel; except that the scenes were poorly written. It felt like a joke; an awful joke. Daniel was so sad and moody, yes, he was on the verge of tearing up, but, Nah! He won't. He doesn't know how long he sat on the couch, knees pulled into his chest and head buried in his arms, his step mum words echoed through his brain, filtered through his mind and raked through his memories. "Is this what I got after my mom sudden disappearance?" His voice was thick and raspy, tears were threatening to spill. No, don't go there, It was all in the past. "She should have told us she was leaving! If she had done that! None of this wil
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Hidden Truths ~26~
Daniel surprised them when he entered the dock and placed his lips on Christabel own. Christabel swollen eyes were wide in shock, well, that was unexpected. Not caring about where they were he kissed her so fiercely that Christabel gasped from breath. One could hear the 'uhmmm' 'hmmm' and gasps from the spectators as he clashed his tongue with hers, bending her head in a good position, wrapping his huge arms around curvy form possessively and pressing her breasts firmly against his hard chest and abs that Christabel had stroke before, all this was happening right inside the court! The kiss was so erotical - like they were having sex with their mouths. Making love as certainly as if they were both naked and squirming together in bed. So dominative and domineering - like they were commemorating each other for eternity, con
Hidden Truths ~25~
check out her books if you are a lover of 💥💥💥 "The company image has sunk and people are already spreading rumours and now the only thing important to you is to get your fiancee out of prison!" Daniel stepmom shouted, anger marrying her sharp features. Giving Daniel a death glare she packed her braids that fell from the elastic-bond hold when she was shouting back into a disarranged bun. "At this rate, you will pass out." David who just came in said swinging a white lamp charger. His mother ignored him, her eyes mopped Daniel. "Aren't you ashamed to face your sister like this! This is the perfect time to seek Justice, to get Justice for her and you will let that go down the drain because of the love you have for a criminal!" Here she was making Daniel felt as if he did nothing about his dear sister death. Here she was making Daniel think everybody was tryin
Hidden Truths ~24~
"You couldn't even sleep. Get a little rest before you go out." Christabel mom said while trying to prevent the clothes she just collected from the lines from falling."Daniel told me to come to the company because of something important. I will be right back Mom.""I am nervous to send you alone, let me follow you to get a cab, what if that man comes back?""I don't want to stress you. Help me to prepare those delicious cookies, I will be right back Mom." She patted her mum, added a moderate brown powder to her face; to give her face its colour back, and left.💥💥💥"CEO, journalists are waiting in the assembly room." "Alright," Daniel replied. "Let me remind you again. Taking photos
Hidden Truths ~23~
Like a newly-hatched chick peeking from the broken shell of a fresh egg, a bright new day gradually began to unfold in the town. And with its very first hint of dawn, the inspector and the police officers in charge of the motor vehicle investigation had gotten to Head To Toe Cosmetics Company (HTTCC)"Detective-inspector Zach I still don'tunderstand why we came here again, corporal Mike said he searched the car yesterday and we all know he found a zipper on the car bonnet." A police officer said.The inspector stopped in his tracks and faced the man that asked the question. "We are here to question Miss Evidence; the owner of the car.""Don't you think it is too early? Who comes to the office at this time of the day?""We will wait for her, the earlier the better.""Inspector-Detective Zach is it true that Monica and Christabel are enemies?" The Sergeant asked few seconds into their
Hidden Truths ~22~
"Based on my experience, they are two types of people in the world; people who use foul means to survive and people who play fair even if they lose. Which section do me and you belong to? The former or the latter?" The inspector studied Monica shocked expression and continued. "Let's try and find the right answer." "Let's go!" Monica said trying to open the doorknob that the inspector held firmly. Amidst the fear that was erupting through her, she noticed the mole that sat closely beside the inspector's nose and the outstretched of veins on his hand. "I have a gift for you. I am not sure if it will be a gift or toxin." His voice increased in pitches with each word he spoke.
Hidden Truths ~21~
The inspector stood up from the office chair to meet Monica in looping confident strides.Monica stood frozen, eyes wide in fright. Sudden fear embraced her as she tried to put on a fearless face. She mentally calculated the seconds in the inspector steps.I have five seconds to think of what to do. Five seconds to act normal. Five seconds to calm my troubled heart. The inspector took a step then another step. Then another...I have two seconds. Monica, you have two seconds. Act fast!Monica gulped and gave the inspector a mentally rehearsed glare even when her heart was pounding against her rib cages.The inspector stopped moving when he finally got to her side, he calmly settled his gaze on Monica necklace, his demeanour was unwavering, a demeanour, confident for persuading people. "Did you get that necklace as a gift or did you buy it
Hidden Truths ~20~
In the company, Christabel sat beside Daniel in the lobby. "I heard they are many people with this red bracelet in India. When the bracelet comes off, your wish will come true, until then, it will protect the person like a charm. I can't say I understand how difficult it is for you. It must have hurt a lot." Christabel said and wrapped the bracelet around Daniel's wrist."A gift?"Christabel chuckled lightly. "No, it is a gift from Sarah.""Your sister is really nice, she sure knows what to do.""Are you saying I don't know what to do?" Christabel giggled, hoping the laughter would make her forget her pain for a long period of time."Oh, oh. I don't say that. Are you jealous? Well, you should have got the gift..."Christabel looked into his clear eyes for a few seconds and smiled - a smile that seemed to say don't smile too much because you have many problems. "I will late
Hidden Truths ~19~
Christabel had no inkling that her team leader will die; that a time will come when she will leave this fucked-up world behind. Nobody had ever hoped to die prematurely even when life sucks...As she stood in the balcony she watched the rising sun casting golden shadows on buildings and the flowers from the garden shimmering in the soft yellow light of the setting of the sun. Looking at the sun effect on everything her gloomy eyes made contact with made her envy how peaceful the non-living things were.Tears dropped from her eyes when she recalled the abyss Precious death brought. Hot air had slashed through her flesh, panned into her soul and shot straight to her marrow as she beheld the rigid body of her team leader. The thoughts of her shrinking when she saw the inordinate expansion of her temple, and the ghastly pallor of her skin made Christabel finger cold at the tips, made the meaning of life crumbled. Precious last words re-echoed
Hidden Truths ~18~
Dedicated to bisolalayo thank you so very much for the votes, comments and reads! I am grateful. Check her book if you are a fan of teen fiction...💙💥💥💥They are different kinds of people in this world and we all fell into different categories...and just like Monica, some women are always ready, ever ready to obtain what they are obsessed with even if it cost their all. They don't care who they hurt in the process, whom their greediness or actions maimed and destroyed, all they ever wanted was to get what they crave for. Then in an attempt to go for what they want - at all cost, they covered up their actions with lies, more lies. Lies, fibs and more lies until they got what they want. Monica was just like that, a replica of the above.
