OMNISCIENT POV.2 DAYS LATER."Be ni ma....ese ma... alright ma." Christiana hung up after talking to her grandmother who was just checking up on her. It was around 6 in the evening and she had just finished work. Throughout the whole day, people had been looking at her whispering and even gossiping loudly. Her face looked like she had cried which she had. She had read through the comments, seeing what people were saying made her cry all night. James had been calling her but she didn't answer. She went to stay with Deji throughout the weekend.Aishat had comforted but returned back to Lagos for work.Chidera hadn't even called her or checked up on her, she herself was in tears and too embarrassed to tell anybody. The twins and Ire had texted her to check up on her and she lied saying she was good."How are you Christiana? I haven't seen you throughout today. " Gloria asked walking alongside with Rotimi and Fredrick. "I'm good." Christiana replied simply. They arrived outside. She he
OMNISCIENT POV.WEEKS LATER."So guys, I am with my good sis, Christiana, popularly known for her blog, Tiana's blog. So y'all had recently attacked her for dating a millionaire so let's welcome her.." Amanda said. James watched on his iPad waiting to see his girl."Hii." Christiana's face was shown on his screen. She was wearing 26 inches black water curls wig wuth a C cut parting, her make up was done neatly and from the camera he saw she was wearing a red Zara shirt and blue jeans."You look good as always." Amanda complimented making Tiana grin, "You too boo.""So how have you been? What have you been doing?" Amanda asked adjusting on the couch."Ummm, I've been good. I have been working on my blog as you already know. I'm also a content writer and I work at Vanguard Media." Christiana said using her hands as she explained. James watched her quietly, he could tell she was nervous a little but no one could. She had travelled to Lagos late last night through a train and he arranged
OMNISCIENT POV."Are you sure you will be able to finish all this work before tomorrow?" Rotimi asked and she nodded with a faint smile."I will try..." She answered. "Alright, I will get going." She waved him goodbye."You need to work with Eli there too find out what actually happened. And remember it needs to be done before 8 so they can print." Her direct boss said and she nodded."Good." Her boss packed her things leaving the office. Tiana got straight to work, she knew the work could be shared among other people but it seemed like they were hating on her because of her dating a millionaire and stuff."So let's go through this information I just got." Eli announced and she simply nodded. She brought out glassses to protect her eyes from the light."With all these you can constructively gather all your information." He said after they read through his research work."Yeah, thank you." She said and he went back to pack his things."Christiana, you are still here?" Jerome had on a
OMNISCIENT POV.A WEEKS LATER.Daniel sat in his car thinking about the conversation he had earlier with Christiana and his friends.Earlier that dayChristiana was in the sitting room with James as they played a game on his PS5. He looked at her shocked that she could play like this."Just let me win naw." She whined seeing as he was about to win."Nahhh." He said and she stretched her hands not taking her eyes from the game reaching for his stomach or thigh. He felt weird whenever she rubbed his thigh."Respect yourself." He said and she laughed rubbing his thigh. He dropped the control which led him to lose."You think you can just cheat." He dragged her to his lap making her straddle him. She just danced with a smile on her face."Shift joor." He said playfully as she started kissing on his jaw and neck. He placed on his hands on her butt."Ess, ess, what are you guys doing?" Seun scrunched his face looking at the both of them. Daniel shook his head at Seun going to the kitchen w
OMNISCIENT POV.Few Days Later."Chill, chill, you got nominated for the Nigerian Prestigious Business Awards?" Kehinde asked excitedly as the five siblings sat at their mum's restuarant, Iya Beji Food Canteen."No way.." Ire said looking at his phone too."I swear I have never heard of the awards before it seems like a big deal so congrats." Taiwo said and Favor scrunched her face side eyeing her."Congratulations brother Mide." Favor stood up to hug him and Kehinde did the same."Thank you." He said with a smile. "I have posted it on Story and on mine." Taiwo said handing him back his phone and he frowned. He hasn't even told Christiana yet."Do you need votes to win?" Favor asked bring out her phone."No naw, abi?" Kehinde asked him to be sure."You don't need to vote, they are just picking." He answered."Favor go and bring the food jare. I'm hungry." Ire said and Favor stood up reluctantly."When are you traveling?" Kehinde whispered asking."End of this month sha. Victor finally
OMNISCIENT POV. Christiana laid on her bed with her headphones blocking her ears, she was listening to Sam Smith Featuring Burna Boy's My Oasis and singing Burna Boy's part with word for word. She scrolled through her Instagram just liking people's posts knowing she had work to do.It was Friday evening which meant her day off, she saw an old post of Gloria and a few other co-workers who had gone to the Erin Ijesha Waterfall and she scoffed."They didn't even tell me." She said to herself eating pringles. Her phone started ringing and she was shocked seeing it was Dera♥️."Are you not at your apartment? I have been knocking." Chidera said as she picked up."I'm coming." Christiana said and Chidera hung up. She stood up adjusting the big Polo shirt she was wearing."What's up?" Chidera entered accompanied by Johnathan and Aishat. Christiana looked at them shocked, she had to blink twice seeing their interaction."Am I dreaming? What are you guys doing here? And why..." She pointed at
OMNISCIENT POV.MONDAY AFTERNOON."How was the interviewing?" Gloria asked as Christiana entered the office with Eli walking next to her.They both had gone out to talk to a few witnesses in other to collate information on a young girl who had been going to see a man everyday after school for a whole year and the man would touch her sexually then buy her snacks, give her money and just make her good about herself."Fine." Christiana answered simply sitting on her desk. They had been treating her different and she really didn't give a flying fuck as long as they respected themselves there wouldn't be any problem."Sorry we didn't invite you to the trip at Erin Ijesha Waterfall. We just thought since you are dating a whole millionaire, why would you go to common Erin Ijesha." Gloria said again trying to get a reaction out of her and Christiana scrunched her face then looked at through her side eye."Okay." Christiana simply said. If she wanted to go to Erin Ijesha Waterfall, she could g
OMNISCIENT POV.A WEEK LATER.(WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE EVENTS OF CHAPTER 45)"Congratulations my dear." Her Mum, Sarah, said."Thank you ma." Christiana replied with a smile on her. She had been hired by Nivea to be their content writer and she was over the moon excited. She was also paid to recommend their products on her blog too.They had noticed how much she talked about loving your skin and gave tips for the type of creams to use and they noticed how much engagement she got."That means we will be getting free products?" Jasmine asked excitedly and Christiana hummed answering."I will send some products and I will be coming soon too for a meeting with them." Christiana said and from the other line Sarah and Thomas looked at each other."Yayyy, I want new clothes and bags too so... I love you sissss." Jasmine said making Christiana laugh and her getting a hit on her back, "ow.""Folake, we will talk to you soon... We are really proud of you. Bring your millionaire Yoruba Boyfriend
YEARS LATER...ABUJA, NIGERIA."What's wrong with my wife? Where's my son?" James asked standing up as soon as the doctor walked towards him.His first child, the twins, Favor, Aunty Ronke and his mother were there with him. They had all come from far and near since it was close to Tiana's due date."Your son is doing well. Here." The nurse handed his new born son to him and everyone instantly fell in love with him."But your wife..." The doctor trailed off making everyone frown.James was in the labour room when Tiana pushed out their son but all of a sudden her blood pressure and her heart rate started to decline so they sent him out of the room."She fell into a coma due to haemorrhagia...." The doctor continued to explain and James sat down slowly and his mum tried to take his son from him but he shook his head. Aunty Ronke started crying and their daughter was confused on why everybody's mood suddenly changed."Where's Mummy?" Their 2-year old asked lowly."She's resting..." Tai
JAMES' POV.A FEW MONTHS LATER.I had been doing a lot of big things to be honest, my business was doing well and so were my family. I bought mum a house in Lagos since she wanted to start a new catering business in Lagos, mumsi doesn't even want rest at all, and it's easier for her to access the international airport there.My sisters were busy with the planning of the wedding and themselves. Kehinde has been getting brand deals back to back and she felt like someone who had won a Grammy. Taiwo was planning to travel out after our wedding to further her education.But Tiana and I....well, we haven't exactly been doing well. Even before I proposed, we have had better days. I remember Seun asking me this;"So James what exactly happened between you and my bestie? Cause at a point all of us thought you guys broke up then all of sudden you are proposing and buying her Lamborghini." He said and my friends nodded agreeing."After the rumour of me being with that South African girl, we talk
MONTHS LATER(NOVEMBER).....OMNISCIENT POV.Over the past few months, a lot has happened like a whole lot.Two weeks after Tamara and Matthew's one year anniversary, Tamara finally gave birth to a beautiful baby girl which Tiana strongly manifested and prayed for.During the naming ceremony, they announced to their friend and relatives their daughter's name as Fiyinfolouwa.Tamara and Deji's father came through for the naming ceremony with his second wife. Aunty Ronke, Tiana and Deji were pissed but completely ignored his presence. Tamara even saw him and acted like she didn't. He was dead to her.Daniel and Doyin were doing okay, except Doyin's normal jealousy fit. Daniel wasn't tripping about it yet, he would happily show her his phone and reassure her. He even bought her a new store for her business on her birthday in March and they both had been traveling around the country and world at large.Mustapha was courting a new Muslim girl he met respectfully while Deji was reluctantly g
MONTHS LATER.FEBRUARY 11TH.LAGOS, NIGERIA."Bi awon Omo de ma n se ni yen." Aunty Ronke told James'mum as they all arranged for the Women's Empowerment Program Fundraiser where a few celebrities will be performing.(That's how Children do.)"Orisirisi." James'mum said shaking her head. Tiana begged James to send his people to cook and all but when James'mum heard she decided to send her own people with herself to come cook. Even though she was in Contonou getting jewelry with Aunty Ronke. They got close around January when they met at Tiana's new apartment who they both disapproved that she needed. They became close because they both agreed Tiana should move in with Aunty Ronke instead and they just vibed."Shey the women don't want to learn how to barb hair too? I can help o." Johnathan said about to play with Tiana's head. "Mister Man, go and change your shirt jor or coordinate those children. Don't disturb me." Tiana said smacking his hand while walking away."I'm not wearing t
TIANA'S POV.28TH DECEMBER(3 DAYS LATER)LONDON,UNITED KINGDOM."Welcome to the UK, ma'am." A white man dressed in a black suit like in the movies said with his strong British accent as I walked towards him rolling my box. He held my name and I frowned a bit expecting to see Olamide or someone I knew."Thank you." I said lowly entering a white Mercedes-Benz. I adjusted my joggers and fixed my hoddie properly sighing.MY SUGAR 😋♥️Have you arrived?Did you see the man I sent?I just landed a few minutes ago.Kehinde💞Hey b, how u doing???Brother Mide said you were coming today💃Have you arrived??Lmk when you do.I have a surprise for you ♥️I'm just so excited to see youuuu!I chuckled reading her messages then replied;I'm excited to see you too.I just arrived and have absolutely no idea where I am going to.So I will call you when I settle in."First time in the UK,Miss Peterson?" The man asked."Yes, sorry I didn't get your name." I asked since I didn't just want to be in a c
"Good evening ma." Tiana knelt down greeting her very aged grandmother who sat with her uncles and aunts from her dad's side."How are you? We heard what happened to you." Aunty Ajoke asked her softly and Tiana smiled a little.The news about their kidnapping was all over social media. They weren't able to get the full information about what happened so they left vague descriptions on what happened on the news and on blogs. Even people at work were attempting to ask her about it, but fell back."Good afternoon grandma." Jasmine said interrupting any further interrogations about the whole matter.Everyone had been trying to talk to Tiana about it but she had barely spoken to anybody including James. This was like how she was after her parents died, maybe because of how scared she was when she saw the bullet graze James'arm.The only time she talked was to make sure everybody was fine. James,Tamara, Deji and Mustapha were who she was worried about when she heard gun shots. One hit James
"Any News?" James asked Doyin handing her a cup of Nescafe Coffee and she shook her head 'No'. She had been crying all night long just waiting for an update.Rose, Seun, Mustapha, James had been here since around 3am, the same time she called Tiana informing her."I called Tiana like around 5 hours ago and she said she was on her way but I haven't heard anything from her yet." Doyin said lowly."I was even about to ask about her too, try calling her." Seun told Rose. She quickly did that and no answer."She's not answering." Rose told them and James furrowed his eyebrow bringing out his phone."Go and check Folake's house real quick. Check if her car is still there and just knock on her door." He instructed his driver who immediately went to do just that.He just wanted to make sure she was okay since crazy things were happening. Daniel and Doyin were on their way back from picking up a food delivered from midnight chow. They were crossing the empty road holding hands talking about t
CHIDERA'S POV.A day after Tiana's Birthday."What do you mean you are no longer doing? You are the one who reached out to me o." Faith ranted on as we sat in my sitting room."Don't you see how they were in Abuja and didn't even invite you uhn? Look at all everything James got for her, do you think anybody will ever do all that for you? Let's not even mention the way Daniel was dancing with Doyin. You need to deal with this people.""For your information, James actually invited me to Abuja with them but I declined. Daniel and Doyin will be handled." I told her cleaning my eyes."What about my Jamezie?" She asked and I eyed her."Obviously we are still going to seduce him and send pictures to Tiana so she can need me but I am going to tell Richard now, nobody is touching her."I said with finality until I heard a loud laugh entering into my bedroom."You no understand say we need the money abi? We go carry Tiana after you na don finish all this wahala. Then James go pay money. Finish,
TIANA'S POV.A DAY BEFORE HER BIRTHDAY.Tiana- yes, I'm good.Deji- Are you sure? James said you might be pissed at him and you haven't exactly been talking to me.Tiana- I knew you like it when I ask you for money. (Chuckles).Deji- Ode, I'm just making sure you are good. I'm busy with work now so...bye bye.Tiana- okay, okay. I'm pulling up later o. Cook Pota---I looked at my phone seeing he already hung up. Nice one..It was Friday and I just wanted to take care of myself and spend my own money on myself.Whether James had plans for me or not, I didn't play with my birthdays I loved going out, spending money on myself, eating good food and just relax except I had work to do and even if I'd spend the next weekend enjoying myself with or without anyone with me.I just got my hair done installing a new Piano 22'inches full frontal wig and nails were painted in pink and white at the tip in my normal medium length."Should I send to him or not?" I contemplated after taking a few pictur