Flashback.16 years ago."Did you pray for your grandma and grandpa?" Tiana's birth mum asked."Yes mummy." 7 years old Tiana replied holding her mother's hands.They just came out from the church after attending the all souls mass."Mummy, what happens when a person dies?" Tiana asked again."The person goes to heaven and you won't see the person again but they always listen and see you." She answered putting Christiana in the passenger's seat carefully."But--Wo, Christiana o ti to, ask your teacher." Her mum cut her off driving them back to the house.(See, Folake it's okay, ask your teacher tomorrow)The church wasn't too far from their house,so she was grateful she could quickly prepare for the small gathering with her husband's brother organised."Titi!" Christiana's mum called out as they arrived at the house. She was carrying Tiana's school bag before their maid, Titi, quickly collected it from her greeting her."Daddy." Christiana said running towards him as he entered the ho
OMNISCIENT POV.2 WEEKS LATER."Hi guys." Kehinde smiled on her IG live as she approached James' house."So a lot of you have asked me to show my brother and his girlfriend in one of my YouTube Video,so I am going to show y'all a glimpse of what could possibly be in the video because they are the cutest couple I know.... So make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel so as soon as the video drops you will get the notification. You get me?" She said then opened the door.userff- hiiiiiuser6-you so fineeeuser333- I am going to subscribe now.User555- convince Tiana to do Tik Tok "Hi to you too....thank you love....make sure you do o.....omooo,I will try my best sis." She replied."Who is this one talking to?" Seun asked as Kehinde entered the house."Why are all of you here? Where's Folake and James?" Kehinde asked shifting her phone from her face. Mustapha,Daniel, Doyin, even Rose was there."You on live?" Doyin asked putting her head in the camera."Madam,would you please leave my
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
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,
"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
"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
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
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
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