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33: This is blackmail
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Life’s tragedy is that
we get old too soon
and wise too late.
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Emily hated this.There existed a video that ensured, if seen by her aunt, her head would be the first thing offered as a peace offering. She couldn't even let herself imagine how Isabelle would look at her, should the video come to light.Jessica's threat had been totally clear: either she cooperated or her adventure would be the next notification her aunt would receive on her Facebook account.At this point, Emily wished her aunt wasn't the type that kept up with her social media accounts. But that wish was a waste of time, because even on Sunday, after church, Aunt Jane had taken a couple of pictures of Emily and her cousins and also of them together, and had posted them on Facebook.Emily's shoulder collided into someone's, snapping her out of her thoughts. A face materialized before her and she recognised him to be Isaac.
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His scent was unforgettable. She didn't know what cologne he used, but she was sure it had a mix of citrus in it."You truly are beautiful." She got goosebumps remembering how he had whispered in her ear, and how his words had made her feel beautiful.A soft smile touched her face."Ebere," her aunt called.She snapped out of her trance and looked at her aunt, who had turned from the steaming pot on the gas cooker to watch her with her hands on her hips.Thankfully, her aunt had brought the kids home, since she thought she'd be in school for after-school lessons. Emily would've gone to get them if
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Emily lowered her head to get a view of David's face, and she saw his lips pucker like he was about to cry."She's always beating me on my back," he confessed. "She'll take me to an empty room and tell everyone I was going to help her with something. And that's when she'd flog me. Marks are even starting to form on my back."Her eyes widened slightly, but she recollected herself before he'd be wavered by her shocked expression. "Let me see them."David didn't like the idea and his face showed it. But Emily reassured him with a look.With shaky hands, he raised his shirt, turning his back to her. There was, in fact, healing line marks scarring the poor boy's back — about five bold marks if she were to count.Emily's eyes stung with tears.Mercy ran over to
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¶¶In his eyes were lies,forged into truths.But behind his smilewere his intentions exposed~Amberdorn¶¶If you don't have Nigerian parents, who refused to understand why you didn't want to study medicine and surgery; who shouted a big ‘no’ to being a professional dancer, then do NOT speak to Jessica about Family, love or happiness.As she danced with fire in her eyes, sweating profusely with her T-shirt sticking to her back, she lifted her feet off the ground and landed awkwardly, consequently twisting her ankle.She massaged her ankle and groaned as her eyes became teary."Why do you dance like that?" Bankole's recogniza
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Jessica watched her brother rise to his full length and head for the door, where he stopped and turned back slightly."And one more thing: Emily's not your pawn. If you involve her in any of your stupid games like you did with Loveth and Tope, trust me, your little playdate with Bankole won't be the only thing you'll have to worry about.""What do you know about Loveth and Tope?" she challenged."Oh. Not much." He mocked her with a thoughtful look on his face. "Just that Tope was a scholarship student, Loveth's best friend, albino and Bankole's first love."Jessica felt blood rush to her heart with a thud.Tope was all of the above and her greatest threat. She had come with her smooth, white skin, giddy self and optim
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The door was locked, causing Grace to shake the knob violently as she called out to Jessica to open the door.AfterJide had left her room, she hadn't hesitated in locking the door (since she didn't want him barging in like before) and hasn't stepped out her room since then.As soon as she allowed Grace in, she locked the door.She hadn't been sure Grace would show up, since it was a Saturday night — which meant Grace should have been dressed up for a party or even completely wasted at one. It was a usual Saturday night routine, but Jessica had already lost the appetite for a party. Besides, her parents would be home the whole night.Fortunately, Grace had been deciding which party to attend when she called."I got your message and came as fast as I could," Gra
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ISSY (easy) 94: The big reveal
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ISSY (easy) 93: Truth hurts (Part II)
Bankole walked into his father's establishment, determined to speak to his father and get to the bottom of this absurdity he had just heard."I'm sorry, but you can't go in. He's in a meeting right now," the receptionist told him, but her stare kept flickering from his face to behind her.His right eyebrow rose slightly at her panicked state, and a mix of laughter suddenly broke the silence in the tensed air as he also heard the elevator doors closing.The receptionist's head snapped to the back as he also looked the same way.A wave of fatigue long-gone returned with an incredible force, almost knocking Bankole off his feet as he found his father's arm draped over a lady young enough to be his daughter.His father's eyes had widened for a split second before they narrowed shot his receptionist a hard glare.~~~Bankole couldn't tell wh
ISSY (easy) 92: Truth hurts (Part I)
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ISSY (easy) 91: To whom it may concern
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ISSY (easy) 88: Chaotic (Part II)
Isaac had gone to his workplace to request for leave since exams were coming up, and he needed more time to read. But it was mostly because he was more concerned with finding Emily and was starting to feel a little ill. His boss had granted him the leave, albeit reluctantly, and he had been leaving the place when he saw Jide emerging from his car.Jide had stopped to get something at a pharmaceutical store close by, and Isaac only crossed the road when he saw a female seated in the front seat.It had taken him a while — after he crossed the road — to recognize that the girl was Emily. Her face was battered up, malnourished, and she was coated in an oversized jumper. Isaac had been attempting to open locked the door when Jide came out.When he confronted Jide, the two had got into a huge fight that attracted passers-by, who were the reason the fight was ended.While Isaac tried to explain Jide was a kidna
ISSY (easy) 87: Chaotic (part I)
Loveth wasn't so discrete in hiding her disdain for Jessica, neither was she trying, and the same went for Jessica, who glared hard at her before returning to what she was telling them.“Look, I know this might be hard to believe,” Jessica said. “Especially since it's coming from me—”“I'm glad you know,” Loveth interrupted Jessica for the umpteenth time since she began talking, and if it wasn't for Jessica's need to prove she was telling the truth, she would have shut Loveth up the hard way.“Isabelle,” Jessica called softly. “I know what I saw, and honestly, I don't see what I'll be gaining by lying to you.”Isabelle had felt light-headed by the news Jessica relayed to them and, with the help of Joel, had sat on the bench.They had reached the bus-stop —where they found Lovett who was waiting for them, so they'd go to Joel's house and see what else they could come up with — minutes ago, when
