“Mika, don’t you dare lie to me.” Emma started to wave the knife in her face. “Hey, don’t play with that, it’s a sharp knife!” She snickered. “Then start talking. My patience is thinner than Aiden’s!” “Ok, OK! I’ll talk. Take the knife away from my face, please! Hahahaha….” Emma lowered the knife and waited to hear what her friend was hiding with narrowed eyes. “I didn’t lose my memory, but I wish I did,” Anamika pursed her lips as her eyes slowly started to shine with tears. “Emma, I want to forget everything. Each time that I think about them, it hurts like hell. It just gets worse every time,” she tried to sniff back the tears but they came pouring down instead. Emma’s hand grew weak and the knife slowly fell. “Mika?” she didn’t see the change in her friend’s mood coming. “I’m tired, Emma. It’s tiring,” her voice grew heavy with raw emotions. “Oh my God, babe!” Emma pulled her into a tight hug. “I’m sorry. You should have told me, I’m so sorry.” “You did nothing wrong. I g
“I don’t like her. Everyone knows that,” she replied confidently. “Is that true, or is that what you want everyone to think?” Asher crossed his legs and leaned back to rest on the old chair, patiently waiting for her answer. “What are you talking about? Everyone knows that I hate Anamika. I even sold her out to the Wale’s family when they wanted to kill her.”Asher shook his head, “I believe otherwise. You only gave her whereabouts to the Wales family because they promised to not kill her, but when you thought they did, your mental health deteriorated, which caused you to be going in and out of the hospital for five years. When you found out she was alive and not dead, you suddenly became healthy.” Seeing the look of shock that flickered past her eyes, Asher continued. “Mrs Woods. With how influential I am, do you think I won’t be able to find out what I want to know? I didn’t do it because I want to give you the chance to reunite with your daughter.”“She has lost her memory. It’s
Inside the wedding venue… Henry walked the beautiful bride down the aisle with the guests cheering for her. Because it’s a Military wedding, Quinn July was wearing his Uniform. The whole place was glittering with luxury that one didn’t know which was more beautiful– The bride or the interior decor? After handing his sister to Quinn July and saying some words to him, Henry went to sit beside Anamika on a table for four. Henry felt awkward to speak to her. Ever since the incident happened between them, he had only seen Anamika thrice. The first time was when she was still in a coma, the second time was the day she was discharged, and the third time was today. He had concluded that he’d lost Anamika for good but what he doesn’t want is to stop being friends. Although the kids do call him a lot and they talk on video calls most of the time, he was concerned about what Anamika thinks of him.“Ehm, Mika…” he has been trying to strike a conversation but has no idea how to begin. Anamik
Anamika picked her bag and rushed out of the house, heading for the airport. Few hours later, she Arrived at her mother’s house in Rose city. Mrs. Woods was sleeping when she heard a banging on her door. This community is relatively safe, but who would be banging at her door at 3 AM? Even though she thought so, she still left her bed to go check. When Anamika came to view, the woman was stunned for a long while before opening the door to let her in. She was scared that Asher might have told her the truth, but she reminded herself that Asher isn’t someone like that. “Anamika?” the woman frowned. How did she remember to come here? Didn’t she lose her memory? “What are you hiding from me?” “I– I don’t understand.” Anamika pulled out her phone from her bag and showed her mother the number. “Do you recognize this number?” Mrs. Woods frowned slightly when she saw the digits. She took her phone and compared the numbers. They were the same! “Yes, this number used to call me when you we
Anamika arrived at Hassride Capital’s airport and couldn’t be more shocked at how beautiful the city was. Typically, Hassride is a country they all know of its existence. They’ve come across people from Hassride but someone from Nairaland wouldn’t just get up one morning and choose to go to Hassride. Although, it’s the most beautiful place in the world, yet the least place people from country A want to visit because of the Royal family’s hatred for the citizens of Nairaland.After leaving the airport, Anamika headed for the Mayfair hotel. The skyscraper stood tall with elegance and beauty, but Mika was in no mood to appreciate it. Entering the hotel, she arrived at the lobby and approached the front desk and asked: “Hello, what are your best rooms?”The receptionist greeted her with a smile and replied, “Two VIP rooms are available and…”“Does this hotel have room 501… 505, 601 and 605?” Anamika wanted to only ask about room 501 but when the ladies on the front desk gave her a stra
Anamika was speechless as she stared at the lady. “You’re joking, right?” “I wish I was. I’m sorry for the accident that almost took your life. I withdrew our people after you got involved with Asher, thinking he would be able to protect you. I didn’t know… but I sent a team of doctors to the mental hospital to take care of you. That’s why you were able to survive the horrendous accident,” she quickly smoothened the issue. “You did?” “Yes, Your Majesty. I sent the best doctors we have, who are on our team.” Anamika nodded slowly, “Thank you,” she uttered. “No, Your Majesty, you shouldn’t thank your subject. I owed it to you and I’m relieved that I was able to do something.”“What about Asher? What happened to him?” “He and his friends were apprehended when the authorities found out they were investigating the Royal household. Now they’ve been locked in the dungeon at the Palace, awaiting their death tomorrow morning.”“Tomorrow morning? Why is it so quick? What can I do to stop
Everyone looked towards the door, just in time to catch the magnificent entering of the one and only daughter of their late Princess, whom they loved dearly because she was the last direct female descendant of Emperor Dorothy. Anamika was dressed in a gold and black robe– adorned with jewelry for the royals. Her hair was neatly done into an updo with silver pins to secure it in place. All of a sudden, someone cried out, “Her Majesty, Emperor Dorothy is back!!” When she was getting dressed up, Seraphina had also mistakenly called her Emperor Dorothy, but later, she explained that the way she carries herself, her body stature, the fitness of the royal robe, and everything else aside her face reminded her of the first Female Emperor. So now that she was hearing it again, it didn’t sound strange to her. “Long Live, Emperor Dorothy’s descendant!!” Everyone chorused. What more is needed as proof that CEO Mika is the chosen Emperor? Some of them watched her grow from afar and saw her st
This was exactly what Anamika wanted. To plant doubt in the man’s mind. Now, with him not knowing who to trust anymore or what to believe right now, his power has decreased greatly. Too bad she doesn’t have what it takes to back up her power of the tongue. Even though Seraphina said that everything is in place, Anamika has no idea what is in place. There was absolutely no time to discuss the preparations they’ve made, but anyhow, she’ll use her voice to fight for her rights. If it doesn’t work, then, Seraphina and the others can step in.“So, this is how you intend to unseat me? What if I kill you, I’ll be the only Emperor available and your people will no longer be able to fight against me. Before they groom another Female Emperor, it would be too late. How’s that?” Anamika smiled, “It’s your call. But do you honestly think you can kill me right here?” “No, everyone here is your supporter, and killing you in front of them would mean I leave evidence. Like you said, the people will