"No. " replied Trevor. "What? " I asked in a low tune. "I want to grab you and kiss you so badly but I won't. " he said. I felt disappointed and said turning then turned my head around the other way. "Don't feel disappointed. " he said. I instantly felt stupid. 'How could I have begged a random guy to kiss me. Someone I barely know. ' I thought and cursed myself for being shameless. "Ugrh" I silently groaned in frustration. 'How can I be this stupid and so cheap. ' I thought. 'Damn what came over me? ' "Goodnight. " said Trevor then he fell asleep. I closed my eyes and curled up facing the other way in shame. I was just refused a kiss by a guy. 'Trevor must be thinking I've falling for him now. ' I thought. I closed my eyes in anger and was soon fast asleep. I was then tapped on my knee. "Wake up. Good morning. " Trevor said. I pressed my phone. It was quarter past 7:am. "Breakfast stand. " Trevor said pointing outside the window.
The bus wasn't moving. "It's
What happened? An accident?
I am glad everything is sorted and no life is lost except for Charles Wagman who is in the emergency unit. Trevor and I are okay and the fact that he didn't have any scratch makes me marvel. 'What a hell of a journey ' I immediately looked away while Trevor didn't shake. I began taking his hand out of mine so I could sit up properly. "You are awake? " he asked after I finally managed to disintegrate his hand from mine and sat wit my bed against the wall. "Yes am fully awake. " I replied with a half smile. He scratched his head with the edge of his nail and said"Hungry? " I nodded in approval. "Let me see what I can get around. " he said standing up. "They sell things around here? " I asked him. "There might be an eatery close by. I'll check with one of the nurses. " he said then left while I stared at him in admiration with a smile. Shortly after he left, Trevor returned with a plastic full of hamburgers and some fresh milk. "You sure do know how to pick
I looked to the left and saw Domn seating behind in a red limousinedriving away. As God will have it, a taxi immediately dropped some boys who were hurrying into the club. I jumped in right after the alighted and told the taxi driver to follow the lemo that just left taking a route I showed him. I have never been in a car chase before. Now this was no ordinary car chase but a life chase. I had a strong conviction that Domn and his guys got away with Trevor. "Ma'am that lemo seems not to stop any sooner. I might pull somewhere. I don't want to get into any trouble. " The taxi driver: a young man in his early twenties said to me. ""I'll pay you five thousand naira. " I declared even though I had no dime on. "Okay can you please tell me why we are trailing the lemo? " he asked. I was tensed and sweating all over yet this annoying driver won't shut up. "I just hope Trevor is okay. " I mumbled as Domn's limousine went further into the dark then stop
"So tell me. " began Domn. "This sudden fire... Girl I never saw it coming. " he declared lifting his right hand up. "You'll never see anything coming. " I told him. "I will change your life miss.. " he said. "Bella. " I quickly replied. He nodded. "I will take you to the ends of the earth, I'll crown you my queen and give you a life you never imagined. " he professed choking me as I inhale the disgusting stench emanating from his mouth. I quickly grabbed his hand from and neck and slightly pat it as he smiled. "Old fool. " I muttered. "Aren't you bothered? " I asked him while still patting his hands. It was probably 1:am and he had discharged his guards. "Maybe bothered about who I am, where I came from? or... " I was saying. "Oh come on. " he interrupted. "I don't care about any woman that comes my way. " he said. "Your family, your orientation not my business. As long as I like you and you satisfy below my abdomen. " he said smiling as disgustingly as ever. I nodded smiling
I kept panting heavily as the strange man drove me out of Domn's yard. It took me few minutes to realize I was in a strange cab with an unknown man. I began to shiver and look around scared that I might be caught up in another web of misfortune or rather still be kidnapped. The dark strange man noticed my discomfort and mumbled a "Hello! ". Who ever he was, I was certain he might be less aggressive compared to the touts I escaped from in Domn's house. Who could be this man and what was he doing at such an ungodly hour of the day? I thought and as if he read my mind, he spoke. "Trevor sent me. " he revealed. My mouth was wide opened at the mention of Trevor. "Trevor? " I asked. "Yes. " he replied with a nod. "But I thought that... As.. In.. We.. " I was stuttering in confussion. "Calm down senorita. " he said as we were approaching the city. At the mention of senorita, I was convinced it was Trevor who really sent him. Soon, he drove into t
"Why don't we live the moment? " Trevor asked me. I starred at him in disbelief wondering what he was driving at. "Listen. " he quickly said. "Tommorow, we shall get on a new luxury bus and continue our journey to GreenLand but right now, can we just relax and rest. " he said while I nodded in understanding. We needed to rest especially after our scary ordeal with Domn and his boys. "You are hurt. " I told Trevor after noticing his bruised arm. "Nothing to worry about. " he quickly said shoving off the issue. "You are hurt because of me. Domn and his boys manhandled you because of me. I am terribly sorry. " I said. "Don't bother Ella. We've talked about this right? All we need right now is rest and resources to continue our journey. " Trevor said. "Speaking on resources, the new OWEN bus leaves today and probably with our luggages. " I said. "Or maybe our luggages were razed by the fire too. We were just being hopeful." repli
I began to tremble almost immediately as Trevor's lips fell on mine. I shut my eyes then kissed him back and drifted back almost immediately. "I'm sorry. " he apologized with his head lowered. "It's okay. " I managed to reply after several seconds of silence. I took the towel, wrapped it around me and ran out of the pool. As far as we were both concerned, the swimming lessons are over before it begins. Trevor got out of the pool and joined me in the suite about thirty minutes later. I was properly dressed and sipping a cup of coffee sitting by the edge of the bed. He dashed to the bathroom and came out then proceeded to change his clothes. "You can eat if you are hungry. " he said pointing to the sumptuous tray of meal placed on our bed by the hotel attendants. I nodded and continued sipping my coffee. "I'll be right back. " he told me after getting dressed.
I smiled at Trevor as he extended his right hand towards me. "I'm Ella Moore. " I said shaking his hands. "I'm pleased to meet your acquaintance. " he replied with a smile. "Same here. " I stated smiling back. We were now facing the luxury bus front and our backs were resting on the comfortable chairs. "I'm not ready for more drama. " I began while staring through the driver's direction. "We should be in Greenland by nightfall right? " I demanded. Trevor nodded and said "If all things be equal. " "We barely slept last night. We should sleep now. " suggested Trevor. I nodded and shut my eyes. When I opened my eyes, I had slept for two hours already. It was past 9am. The bus was moving. I turned towards Trevor but he wasn't there. "What the hell? " I blurted then immediately caught a glimpse of him in the third row seating next to a gir
"Are you sure you can continue this journey? " asked Trevor. "I will and that's it. " I affirmed. "Okay. " he surrendered then sat up properly. I shut my eyes and began pondering on my fate. I felt relaxed after realizing that Mr. Moore was alive. Maybe he is in the hospital right now. Maybe my mother is seating next to him. I thought. Was he in a coma? I pondered. I wasn't scared of going back home at the moment. I wasn't feeling guilty anymore. I ran because I got scared after I thought my father had died when I attacked him and at the moment, I was no longer scared of anything. This weird journey had opened my eyes to the reality of life. Now, I wasn't running away from homicide but I was running to get a life. Back at Numan, I had always felt trapped and never considered what I might do with my life but now, I can feel a new wave of
Before we got into the taxi that was taking us to my home, we had arranged our luggage and the gifts we came with in the car trunk. My mother had asked me to inform her the moment I had arrived so she could come and pick me at the park but since we made use of an airplane, I didn't see the need to call her. The taxi driver finally pulled up in from of our house. The cruel sun was shining brightly and most of the people were indoors except for passers-by. Trevor sorted the taxi driver and he arranged our stuff beside my house gate. He left and Trevor clung to my hand. "Let's go in." he said and gave me the look that says "I'm right here." Surprisingly, the gate wasn't locked as usual so I gave it a slight push and it was wide opened. We stepped inside and the first spot that caught my attention was the right angle of the verandah, the exact place where I had landed a pestle on my father's head a week ago. I was glad when I noticed a few shoes outside the entrance, on
I slowly opened my eyes and got out of my bed. "8 am" I mumbled after checking the wall clock hanging above my bed. I had mixed feelings. In as much as I wanted to go home, I was saddened by the fact that I was going to leave Stephanie, Harrison and Anna not forgetting the domestic staff whom I was all getting accustomed too. I completely forgot that Stephanie had gifted me a mobile phone. I had taken a shower and packed my stuff in the little luggage bag I came with. Just when I was about to step out of the room, my phone rang. It was Trevor calling. I picked up the call. "Are you downstairs yet?" I asked Trevor after we greeted each other. "Yes and you need to come here soonest. Breakfast is being served." he announced. " I'll be there shortly." I said and hurried downstairs. The living room was filled up. Harrison, Stephanie, Annabel, Clara, Sam, Venitia, Joe and Trevor were all in the living room. "What are these?" I whispered to Trevor a
"So tell me. Why are you guys lying to everyone?" Anna demanded. She crossed her legs and gave me the look that says 'Start talking.' "We are lying because we have to." I told Anna and she gave me a weird stare which signalled that she had no idea of what I was talking about. "Trevor and I just met and it will seem odd for him to introduce me to everyone as his girlfriend." I tried to explain. "You guys just met? I don't get it. I thought you guys had been friends for two years." Anna pointed out. I lowered my head in shame "That's all part of the lie." "Tell me how it all began." I heaved a deep sigh. "I'll understand if you don't want to talk about it. I will not push you to reveal things you will rather keep a secret." Annabel maintained. "I don't know how it all began. I mean I can't possibly tell exactly when I began having strong emotional feelings toward him but I'll say it all began on the luxury bus." I replied. "I didn't come here because my company sent me. I eloped.
I didn't reply and shortly, Anna returned with two bikinis. "Trevor is a man so he can make use of his boxers." she stated and handed a blue bikini to me. "I've never asked you for anything and this might be the only thing I'll get to ask you so please, let's swim." Anna pleaded with a smile. "Are you blackmailing me?" I asked with a smile. "Fine, I'll walk inside the pool." I agreed In a few minutes, Anna and I had changed into the bikinis. Trevor had gotten into a short and Joe as he told us, was sitting beside the pool sipping his alcohol. The pool was empty except for us. After I stepped out of the dressing room in the blue bikini Anna gave me, Trevor couldn't take his eyes off me. "Don't be caught staring." I whispered into his ears before making my way into the pool. Anna followed me and so did Trevor. Anna carefully placed a large rubber tyre around me. "This will help you float better." she said and asked me to follow her. Trevor was talking to Joe by the corner.
The door was pushed open and two nurses walked in. "Dr. Henry sent us here." the shortest said after we exchanged pleasantries. They were wearing their uniforms. "We will take care of him from now. You guys can rest." the other nurse said. "You guys can leave. I'll stay with them." Stephanie said. She wasn't going to move an inch away from her husband which was expected. "Let me know if there's any slight change." Trevor said before we stepped out of the room. We left Annabel was back in the room with Stephanie. "He will be fine." I assured Trevor after we returned to his room. "I can't believe he had been blacking out on several occasions." Trevor replied after heaving a deep sigh. He couldn't sit. "When he invited you, was he at home then or in the hospital?" I asked and pulled out a water bottle for Trevor from the refrigerator. "When we had our first video call after he contacted me through F******k, he was bedridden and I couldn't tell whether he was in a private ward or it
"Would you mind courting Annabel?" Stephanie spat. I couldn't believe my ears. Annabel was beaming with brightness. "What?" Trevor asked in disbelief. I turned away and felt my heartbeat increasing. "Are you proposing that Trevor dates Annabel? Aren't they old enough to decide for themselves?" Harrison asked and slowly lifted his head. I smiled agreeing with his reply. "From what I've seen in these twenty-four hours, they seem to like each other and we might be planning a wedding soon." Stephanie said Trevor and I exchanged glances and I tried to keep my cool. "I'm not sure whether I'm ready to date anyone at the moment." Trevor told them. "Love happens at the most unexpected places and times. " Stephanie replied. "It all starts with a spark and you have to guide that spark till it explodes into a fire." she explained. "I can't just be in a relationship base on mere assumptions." Trevor charged. "So you are saying you don't like me? " Anna asked with a smile. "Oh come on, you
As expected, we all woke up late the next morning. Trevor, Annabel and I. I woke up with memories of Trevor's assurance of his undying love for me. I sat on my bed and cleaned my eyes with the edge of my palms as I recollect every detail of his love profession the previous night. I brushed my lips with two fingers and smiled. I looked up at the wall clock above my head. It was almost 9 am. I dragged myself out of the bed and traced my way to the bathroom. In less than twenty minutes, I was dressed in blue tight team trousers over a brown shirt. "I knew we were all going to wake up late." Anna said immediately I stepped out of my room. She had stepped out and was going downstairs. "Good morning." she greeted and to my surprise, she gave me a tight hug. I smiled and for once thought differently about her, as a new friend. "Trevor must have gone downstairs or maybe he is getting ready." I said and attempted to knock on his door. Anna was beside me, wearing a comf
I slept for about three hours then I got up around 1 am to pee. Trevor was yet to come. I decided to check on him myself. I carefully went outside and tiptoed to his door. Just when I was about to knock, I heard laughter and music inside. I then noticed that his door wasn't locked. I pushed it open and went inside and my jaw dropped. "What are you doing here?" demanded Annabel. Annabel was standing on Trevor's bed, swaying her hips to the rhythm of the music emanating from her phone while he cheered and clapped for her. "I should be asking you what you are doing here?" I fired back. "Sleepover." she replied with a smile and I felt like strangling her. Her smile was irritating me. "Sleepover huh?" I turned toward Trevor whose lips had begun to tremble. "Anna came for some tutorial in her project and we began talking about music and dance..." Trevor was still speaking. "Then I decided to show off my dance skills and guess what? I wowed him." she interrupted, sounding enthusiastic
"You are single?" Anna threw the question at Trevor. He was single I wanted to reply and when I turned around, our eyes met. "Uhmmm, Yes I am." he managed to say and gave me an apologetic look. "I might as well shoot my shot." she said in a tone that I could swear sounded erotic. I looked at her in the mirror and her legs were crossed, her head was bent over Trevor's face. My heartbeat quickened. "Have some shame Annabel." Joe teased and parked the car. "Coldstone." I pointed out. The atmosphere was odd. Annabel was the first to step out followed by Joe. Trevor was about to follow them and I pulled him by the arm. "What was that all about?" I demanded still clinging to his arm. Joe and Annabel were already making their way into Coldstone. "What are you saying?" "I think Anna is flirting with you." I alleged and folded my hands across my chest. "You must be kidding." Trevor spat and walked away, leaving me standing beside the car. I hurried after him. Annabel had taken out fo