Julia shook her head repeatedly. 'No no Martha your family......its polygamy how can I come stay with you? Your father other wives and children how will they react? Julia asked concern etched on her face. 'Julia! Do you want to sleep on the streets? You could be raped or even kidnapped! Martha exclaimed with wide eyes. 'Besides, I am the only child of my mom the children of the other wives don't play with me you are my only friend I can finally have a companion' she continued. Julia nodded reluctantly, Martha quickly helped her pack her belongings and boarded a taxi.
When they got to Martha's parents villa, Julia was stunned! It was far more bigger than her own! 'Martha what does your father do? Julia asked in amazement. 'Oh he is just a senator.......but he I actually a nice man but the thing is he is a polygamist imagine he married four wives!' Martha said and quickly reduced her voice as they stepped into the villa. Inside was in chaos! Some children were in the living room playing PS and others were busy with one thing or the other, almost everyone was talking at the same time.
Martha just shook her head and headed upstairs and Julia quickly followed suit. As they ascended the staircase they ran into a beautiful woman wearing tons of jewelries. 'Martha! Who are you bringing into the house? Who do you think you are to bring in a stranger into the house?' The woman continued ranting but Martha just ignored her and continued climbing the stairs. 'Who is she?' Julia asked quietly when she was sure they were out of earshot. 'That's Raina my father's fourth wife, she is just a loud empty barrel that loves making noise! She has been married to my father for over a year now and still doesn't have anything to show for it. Thats my mom" she said pointing to a beautiful woman ahead. The woman wore a smiling face but Julia still had her fears. Martha hugged her mom, Julia almost busted into tears when a shout off horror jolted her out of her thoughts.
Samantha, Martha's mom hugged her tight with tears streaming down her face. Julia then processed what was happening, Martha has told her mom what happened to her. 'Come in my dear, come in' Samantha urged pulling Julia into a room. 'Martha take her luggage to the guest room' Samantha ordered. 'Yes mom' Martha said leaving both of them. She took Julia into her room and asked about the details of her parents death. When she heard the name of the group that wanted to partner with Bernard and he refused, she exclaimed in shock! 'He should have partnered with them them! They are devils! Samantha exclaimed crying. 'You know them ma?' Julia asked her eyes wide with shock. 'Yes, few years ago I and my elder sister went clubbing.....
Two years ago.............
Samantha and her elder sister Joyce walked into the most popular club in the city. Star life club was located in the city center, it was a club strictly for the wealthy. They were invited by a Joyce boyfriend Harry who was a top ranking business man. As they got there, they were stopped by the security. 'Am sorry girls, but non members of this club can't get past here' one of the men stated coldly. Joyce stomped her foot angrily 'look here Mr man! My boyfriend is Harry Robinson! How dare you stop me from entering? Are you tired of your jobs?Joyce shouted pointing her finger at the guy who just spoke but they ignored her. Samantha patted her and asked her to calm down. 'Call Harry' she urged.
Few minutes later, Harry came out. 'Am sorry Ladies' he apologized and led them in after scolding the security men. When they got in they were stunned! Everywhere was bustling with life, there were people dancing on the stage and in another corner they were gamblers. They also learn from Harry that there was a casino upstairs and the identity of the owner was unknown even to the management of the club. As they wined and dined, suddenly a large group of men in black suit and goggles walked in surrounding a person. No matter how they tried, they couldn't see the person surrounded, so they gave up and continued having fun. Few minutes later, a young man wearing black suit and goggles walked up to Joyce and whispered something to her pointing upstairs.
Joyce's face changed immediately and she stood up and gave the young man a resounding slap! Samantha and Harry were dumbfounded. 'How dare you? How dare he? Can't you see am with my boyfriend? Are you blind? Go back to your dirty boss and tell him I have a boyfriend he should go look for an harlot! Joyce screamed at him. Then Samantha and Harry then understood what was going on. Harry became furious and his face became deadly. He stood up and punched the young man on my face, and began to fight him. It took the intervention of the other patrons of the club to pull them apart. Strangely, during the fight the young man didn't utter a word even when he was asked the name of his boss.
After the fight, he just turned away and left swiftly. Everyone then returned to what they were doing and the. matter was soon forgotten. Close to morning, Samantha, Harry and Joyce decided to return to the hotel Harry booked down after a fun filled night. But as they settled into the car, their tyres was shot and the passenger's door was yanked open and Joyce was pulled out forcefully by a group of thugs. Harry tried dragging her with them but he was shot on the chest and he died instantly. Joyce was abducted and never seen again after that.
Back to present..........
Tears didn't cease to flow from Samantha's eyes. 'Then my family company began to go down, when it was at the brink of bankruptcy, we were called by a strange young woman and told we have offended someone we weren't suppose to cross in a lifetime. They also admitted they were the abductors of Joyce and asked us to pay a huge amount of money for them to loose their hold on our company. My struggling parents couldn't even afford half of the money so I was married off to the senator and my family company returned to normally' Samantha narrated still soaked in tears. Julia gritted her teeth in fury! So her family wasn't the first? She felt her blood boil! Samantha hugged her 'its going to be okay my dear, you are going to be fine' she consoled her as Julia sobbed in her arms.
Julia settled easily into the Marcus family. She noticed the family were not harmonized. Hatred, jealousy and wickedness thrived. Well.....those are the characteristics of polygamous families except she noticed that among the nine children of Senator Marcus four wives, Martha was the most hated. It was as if all the members of the family could kill her at anytime. Julia later learnt that she was the favorite child of Senator Marcus because she was smart. Her mother was the third wife of Senator Marcus, and she was the last child. He married Raina when after fifteen years of being with Samantha and no other child was forthcoming apart from Martha. And funny enough, after one year of marriage to Raina, no child to show for it. Julia was puzzled because Senator Marcus was rarely at home to say in essence since she moved in she hasn't seen him. But she learn from Martha that he is a kind man and was away on a official assignment with the governor of the state. Julia refused to go back t
When Julia woke up, her head was heavy and she felt pains all over her body. As she opened her eyes, Martha's face came in view. She smiled weakly. 'What happened to me'? She asked Martha weakly. Tears fell from Martha's eyes 'Thank God you are awake Julia! I thought I will lose you....... She said hugging Julia that was on the bed. 'You fell down the stairs, although I doubt that it looked like you were pushed' Martha said. 'Its Raina!' Julia thought to herself. She smiled at Martha 'how long have I been out? 'Almost a day!' Martha shouted at her. Julia quickly looked outside through the window and saw it was dark. 'Julia you need to rest, I will go tell mom you are awake' Martha said turning to go. 'Wait...! Julia's voice startled her. 'Please Martha in what ever you do, no matter how hungry or thirsty you might be, do not! Take anything from Raina please' Julia said pleadingly. Martha was surprised 'why did you say so? She asked reducing her voice. 'Ohhh its nothing.....just a fee
NINE YEARS LATER..............Julia alighted from the plane alongside other Passengers. She looked around, the country hasn't really changed much.....except some little new developments. Julia sighted heavily. This country brought back memories.....sad and bad memories. A tear dropped from her eyes. She quickly cleaned it up and pulled out the note, that note.......she had kept it all this years waiting for revenge! "Mom watch as I get revenge for you and dad! She muttered under her breath and pulled her luggage behind her. As she walked, a young man approached her eagerly " are you miss Julia? He asked. She nodded. "This way please" he led her to a taxi, opened the door and took her luggage, put it in the booth and drove off. Julia began to call her friend and fellow doctor Niles who also relocated to that city but few weeks earlier than her. "Hello the beautiful one and only......! Doctor Julia. .....! He teased over the phone. This made her blush a little. "Oh stop being childish
"My mom wasn't better off herself she worked hard too and in a few months time we were able to move out of there. Despite all these there was one thing i didnt do.....i didn't trade my body to any man despite there were many of them promising me a good life if i could just be their mistress. Maybe if i agreed all this could have been averted. Few years later, my mom began to experience slight headaches and took it as a result of stress. But overtime it worsened and sometimes even led to fainting. So, we decided to do a scan and it was diagnosed that she had a brain tumor. "I was devastated, she began to take drugs to control the spread although we were repeatedly advised to do a surgery but we couldn't afford it. I worked double time trying to safe up the money, but she collapsed this morning and here we are'. Martha narrated sobbing. Julia was in tears too 'i will save mom don't worry she consoled Martha who was in her arms. Few days later, Samantha woke up. She was deeply greatful
And hurried into the conference room.Immediately, the meeting kicked off. The lady was cold and her voice was sharp and intimidating. But Julia's mind was far away from there, she was wondering if the resemblance was just a coincidence or there was something more to it. She felt a strange connection that she could not explain, but unfortunately there was no one to explain as her parents were dead. She was still lost on her thoughts when a sharp voice brought her back to reality. 'Miss Julia......?' The voice continued resounding in her head then it clicked! That voice! It was that voice that called her dad on the day of his death! She raised her head sharply startling every one except the cold lady. 'Yes? She answered. "I asked for all the financial statements since the beginning of the month". The lady repeated. But the more she spoke, the more the voice became more familiar. She handed over the documents without holding eye contact with the lady. Soon the meeting was over, the la
she grinned evilly as if she knew someone was following her. As she took the next turn she stopped and waited, Julia who hasn't yet turned didn't know she has stopped and realized too late. "Stop there" the lady commanded coldly as Julia attempted to run away. Julia pretended not to hear and continued walking away quickly, but with the speed of lightning she felt herself kicked from behind and she fell to the ground, she tried struggling to stand up but she felt a cold nuzzle pressed to her neck. A gun! "Do you want to leave here alive?" She asked wickedly. Julia quickly nodded " then tell me why you are here, who sent you, and how you located this place" she whispered coldly and deadly into Julia's ear. Julia pretended to comply, but she was pulling her slippers gently and carefully, she was happy that she wore rubber slippers and not sandals. Unexpectedly she swung her leg forward and the slippers knocked the woman head with full force. Caught off guard, she turned to see what hit
Young Edger about twelve years old knelt by his mom hospital bed with tears streaming down his eyes. His younger sister Josephine was sleeping on a chair not too far away from him. Just yesterday night,he learnt his mom had stomach cancer and it was in its last stage. Few days ago, his mom fainted at home and was rushed to the hospital. After much begging his father agreed to bring him and his sister here and left them without even glancing at his wife. Edger wondered if his dad even loved his mom, his fist clenched in anger as he thought about all this. Suddenly, the door swung open and his father stormed in 'we have to leave now!' He said coldly startling six years old Josephine out of her sleep. Edger stared at him with fury 'but its barely an hour we arrived, can't we stay a little more? Will it hurt?' He said. 'Don't talk back at your elders young man! Besides can you talk to your mom? She is unconscious' his father Mark said pulling them out of the room. The next day, they rece
He ran as fast as his leg could carry him to the hospital that was 20km away, when he got there he was out of breath. As he entered the hospital, he saw doctors wheeling a girl on a stretcher towards the mortuary. It was Josephine! Edger was devastated, he cried until his voice was gone and there was no tears left to shed. How he got home, he didn't know but trouble was brewing when he got there. Claire has lied to his dad who returned immediately he heard the news that Edgar was trying to run away from the house with Josephine but they were unlucky and a car ran over Josephine. Mark was bitter, he berated Edger calling him a devil. "You are my heir, but a murderer can't inherit all I have worked hard for. So my heir is Arnold and all my will would be signed in his name by tomorrow" Mark said and from that minute Edger became an alien to his father. That night as he was going to his room to rest, he heard the shocking truth! "How come Josephine ran into the road? I thought she was w
"Didn't you hear what i said?" He asked in his cold voice. She clenched her teeth and smiled. "Boss the girl is very clever and dangerous....." She said trying to convince him staying alone was dangerous. "Boss? The evil killer has a boss?" Julia asked herself in fright coiling up. She tried making out the faces but almost went blind. Rugger gave her a stare that almost made her pee on her pants. "Take her away" he ordered the guards by the door. They dragged her out not daring to disobey the terrifying man. Juliet was mad that she could spit fire! Her eyes grew red. She slapped the men off her in anger. Meanwhile, he advanced towards Julia step by step. Her breath became laboured "don't.....don't...come any closer! I will kill y..ou" she stammered in fear. He laughed his evil laughter echoing in the empty room. He squatted and brushed his hands across her face feeling it smoothness. To his surprise, his felt a strange jolt in his heart. Julia was iced in fear "is this just a setu
Julia slowly opened her eyes, her head was aching terribly and her throat was hurting. She quickly sat up and began to search for her bag, But it was nowhere to be found. She tried standing up but her legs were tied together. Everywhere was pitch dark, she had no idea how long she had been out. Her fist clenched. That filthy Myron! She shouldn't have trusted him. She has to get out of here as quick as possible because she knew that she will not be spared by her enemies. Her pocket knife was still with her because it is hidden in her underwear. She was bounded by chains, there is no way she will cut a chain with knife! She decided to keep quiet and stop struggling to conserve her energy. After what seemed like eternity, the heavy wooden door before her opened with a loud sound. She quickly sat up, alert! Suddenly bright lights shone in the room blinding her momentarily. When her eyes got used to the lights, she saw her worst enemy standing before her grinning widely. Juliet squatted
"Mr Amos, we should leave now" she panicked after hearing what he said. Mr Amos grinned "they are all bunch of fools, none of them will dare lay their filthy hands on me without dying today" he said his face turning deadly. Julia shrieked, she has never seen this part of him before. The thugs numbering twelve rushed at him at once. Julia shut her eyes quickly in fear, screams filled the air. Then silence......and gasps of astonishment. She slowly opened her eyes to see Mr Amos unscathed and his foot on Jordan's head. She became confused, she looked around. People were holding their hands over their mouths looking at Mr Amos as if he was a god. "I am giving you one last chance, apologise to her now and get lost!" He said menacingly. Julia looked at Jordan expectantly hoping he will apologise and let everything come to an end. But he looked up at Mr Amos "even if you kill me today, over my dead body will i apologise" he said. "Then i will gladly grant you your wish" Mr Amos said pulli
"I suggest you don't make any silly moves if you want to remain alive" one of muscular men warned as drove deeper into the shrubs. They stopped in front of a river, and blindfolded him. He thought they were about to drown him, so he began to plead. To his surprise, they kept leading him passed and elevator and entered another place. Myron knew this place wasn't normal because the unusual quietness. After walking for what felt like eternity, the air grew stiller and more stale and musty. He was forced down on a chair and his blind fold was removed. The place was very dark, even though it was noon. A bulb flickered on, and he saw a table and another chair opposite. He looked by his side, he saw a young man on dark googles looking straight faced and focused. After breaking out of his confusion, he turned to the young man. "Who are you guys and why did you kidnap me?" He asked with a murderous intent in his eyes. "You will know soon, just don't do anything foolish" the young man retorte
She staggered out of the director office, using the wall as support. Her head was spiraling "it has to be at home......yea it has to be...." As she comforted herself and headed to her office, she bumped into someone. "Am sorry.....i wasn't looking at where i was going, i apologise" the man she bumped into apologised and began to help her pick her things that scattered on the floor. Julia quickly joined him and they stuffed the things into the bag. "Mr Amos! How is the patient faring?" She said beaming with smiles as she saw the face of the man as he handed over the bag to her. Mr Amos smiled "Dr Julia, i didn't even know it was you. My dad is fine, thank you for your hard work" He said. The patient she just finished attending to was his father, so he was very great full to her. "Its nothing Mr Amos! I was just doing what i suppose to. Saving lives is what i live for, there is no need to be so polite." Its a good thing he was brought early enough, if not his condition would have been
"This way please....." She said leading him to the elevator. "Her office is on the fifteenth floor, the last office by the right" she politely explained but Myron just scoffed and ignored her. When he got to the fifteenth floor, he gasped! The company is very big with staffs going in and out of offices. He walked briskly to Roseline's office, ignoring the other staffs who tried to restrain him. He knocked "come in" a cool and frank voice with a hint of sultry in it replied. He walked in, when he saw the interior of the office his mouth dropped open. The big swiveling chair was directly opposite the door as soon as you came in. The roof to wall window was so huge, giving an over view of the city from anywhere you are standing. The office was big and cozy with two pairs of sofa and a small center table. Myron was lost admiring the office until a hand tapped him on his shoulder bringing him back to reality. "You must be the person with the information right?" Roseline asked gazing at hi
"Let's head back and think of the next way we will find her. And besides we can't let those two get away" she said heading out of the bush. Meanwhile in the taxi, Julia took out her tab and used it to order plane tickets to city F where she spent most of her life after her parents died. That was Niles hometown too and she knew his life will be easier there and they will be safer. She drove them to a hospital close to the airport to be treated first before their flight boarded. She knew they are safe because, it was a crowed area, and they can't be easily kidnapped there. After setting down all they needed, she went to get Samantha to stay with them for two days before they all leave to city FMeanwhile, Juliet got to their hide out and headed to where Niles and Martha were tied. She almost fainted in shock when she saw all the ropes they were bounded with cut to pieces. "She smiled "looks like a clean work of Julia. Guess I was too careless and underestimated her that's why" she said
Julia grew increasingly worried "please please don't hurt him, I will do what you asked me to do" she bit her lips and said, then the call hung up. Martha who was on the steering driving her back home heard everything. "Julia are you insane? You want to go put your life on the line like that?" She shouted. "Martha, don't forget it's because of me Niles is in trouble if anything happens to him my conscience won't let me rest. I have to go save him, clear all the mess I made and avenge my parents" she said with a hint of determination flashing in her eyes. Martha just glanced at her in disbelief.Meanwhile, Juliet had successfully tapped Julia location "she's heading home.......let's pay her a visit." She said walking out and the others quickly followed. Julia and Martha got to her house and Julia headed upstairs to think of how to save Niles while Martha packed her things from the car. As Martha closed the door and turned to walk into the building, her mouth was covered by a hand and a
Niles and Martha shrugged "alright please be careful and rest okay? Please take care of her Martha" He said entered his car and sped off heading to work. Julia and Martha entered her car with Martha taking the steering. "Let's go see mom first" Julia said trying to cheer the atmosphere but Martha just nodded and drove off. Meanwhile, Julius and his men hid in a corner of the hospital. He dialed Juliet "hello miss we found the lady but she headed towards the city center and its impossible to take any action against her. I have a better suggestion her man friend is heading to the General hospital, he is going to pass through the shrubs its better we use him as a leverage to get her". Julius said. "You're a genius J! Go get him, take him to the warehouse by Hannah way and play with him a little" she said with a devilish smile spreading gradually on her lips."I will miss" he replied and began to deploy his men to ambush Niles when he get to the shrubs. Meanwhile, Niles was humming to h