Third Person POV*" 'Madam how much last? You no sell for 200 naira?' That's how my mummy always bargained with the market women. Something which was originally 1000 naira, my mummy would price it down to that price.." Kemi continues to explain.He chuckles loudly as he rests his head against the seat and she chuckles along with him while watching him laugh. It's actually the first time she's seeing him laugh like this and it really feels nice."Wait, how would your mother price it down to such a low amount?" He continues laughing as he asks."That woman.." Kemi starts saying referring to her mother. "-she can price down anything. And most times, she ended up leaving both I and the market woman speechless. The poor market woman would just tell her with sarcasm, 'madam you for just take am for 20 naira na, since na me and you go market.' "He starts laughing again with his eyes wide open, as if he couldn't believe what she just said. He actually finds it very hilarious and can't help b
*Flashback continues.*"You are still running your mouth right? You think we cannot beat you?" Another boy yells pointing his matchet at her."Is it only cutlass(matchet) you have? You don't have other things? Rubbish!" The girl continues to challenge them standing beside her mother and Lexis couldn't help but find her more intriguing.The guy drags her hand off his shirt and pushes her to the ground while another guy grips her arm tightly and drags her up.Lexis watches the scene with a conclusion that the girl is done for seeing that the boys look raz and wouldn't hesitate to beat her up but to his surprise, the girl kicks the guy on his d**k causing him to scream loudly from the pain."I will feed your 'tiny friends' " She says referring to their 'd**ks "-To the birds in the sky if you don't leave us alone." She threatens with boldness. The guy she has kicked in the d**k is sitting on the ground holding his 'poor friend' glaring at the girl. The others all focus their attention on
"You don't have to kill him.""And why shouldn't l?"William sighs before letting go of his hand. "Just let the man go, Lexis."Lexis frowned deeper. "And I f**king asked you why l should.”"Haven't you had your fun? Wasn't it fun enough for you when you made a fool out of him?"Lexis scoffs, "What are you playing at? Why are you suddenly trying to act as a hero?" He shakes his head. "You're so pathetic."William bits his bottom as he clenches his fist trying his best to keep cool. "I will handle it, just... “He sighs."-Just spare him."Lexis cracks the gun again and places it against Peter's head while smiling at William. Peter trembles on his kneels as he feels the cold metal against his skin."Give me a reason why l shouldn't kill him William? He owes me and I don't let my debtors live.""I will pay you the money." William says despite knowing that Lexis have actually lost no money.Lexis narrows his brows before bursting into a sudden laughter. "You will what? You act like you don
He stares at his tattoos that hide the scars in his body and he sighs. As he's about to walk away from the mirror, Erica walks into the room."Underboss."Lexis turns to her direction and pauses in his steps. "Yes, Erica?""There's something I have been wanting to discuss with you." She says walking closer to him.He tilts his head, "What could that be?"She heaves a sigh before she starts speaking. "I know I'm not in the right position to say this but I... I have to.""Go ahead with what you want to say, Erica. I'm not going to murder you or anything."She sighs again, "If you knew from the start that the consigliere brought in Kemi to use her as a spy against you, why didn’t you do anything?”Lexis doesn’t say anything in return but only stares at her because he knows that she’s not done yet.“I really cannot understand what you're trying to do, underboss. You knew from the start that the consigliere brought in Kemi just to use her against you but you still did not do anything and
"You are a piece of trash! Where on earth am I going to get the money from now? Did you say you gambled it? How could you?"That angry voice belongs to my mummy, she and my daddy had been quarreling for the past two hours now and I don't think they would stop any moment soon. My daddy has once again used the money mummy had struggled to save for gambling. I don't know the full details as they won't tell me anything but I overheard her earlier saying they were supposed to use the money to pay for something, I have no idea what it is though. He must have stolen her ATM card somehow and withdrew the money again."It's not gamble honey, I invested the money, just wait for a little while, and I will really get it back, big"I sigh hearing my daddy say that, he's only making matters worse; it would be better if he doesn't say anything. I couldn't bear watching them fight any longer so l stand up to my feet to leave the sitting room. Ayomide and Shola would be back from school soon so need t
"Let...Let me go."I say trying to get out of his hold. Why does he keep grabbing my waist? I hope this isn't like one of those novels where he would ask me to sleep with him? Or...Oh Jesus, I don't even want to think about it. This is reality, he could ask me to dle instead I presume.He lets go of my waist and bursts into laughter, "I haven't even said anything and you're already looking pale." He turns serious again and dips his hands into his pocket before continuing, "You will have to come with me darling, to pay the price."Wait, what?? Come with him to where?"Please.... Please don't take our daughter, I beg of you. Take me instead, please. My mummy pleads in tears. Tears starts to form in my eyes as I watch her crawl on her kneels to where I am standing with the man."Stay where you are woman..." The man says turning to her, "Or I will kill her." He threatens. My mummy stops crawling immediately and covers her mouth with her hands as she continues crying.Different emotions run
After a while, mummy stops crying and says I should go get something to eat.I look at her reluctant to stand up but she urges me the more."Please go and eat something Kemi please.""Okay mummy." I stand up and move to the kitchen. I look around and could see that everything is still the way I have left it, that would mean that Shola and Ayo have not served their food yet.This children ehn, why haven't they eaten yet?I serve a small portion for myself and also serve in two other plates so I could give to them. I place them on a tray and walk out of the kitchen. The three of us share a room since there are only two bedrooms in the house, so they will definitely be there."Shola! Are you inside? Please open the door for me o" I say in a loud voice standing at the front of the door because I couldn't open the door considering the tray I am carrying."Okay sister!" I hear Shola's voice from inside before the door opens slightly.She pops her head out a little and looks up at me."Are yo
Throughout the entire ride, Mr. Black suit didn't say anything to me. He just keeps going through numerous papers and I'm starting to wonder what he is actually reading."Am I going to die?" I suddenly ask him and he stops what he is doing and turns to me."Don't you get chills when you say that? He asks me in bewilderment.I shrug, "Not really."He murmurs, "I see why he came for..."I couldn't get the other things he is saying and I frown. Why do this people keep leaving me in suspense?"You see why he came for what? say it audibly so I can hear you..." I fold my arms across my chest waiting for him to say something.He scoffs, "Why do you think I will do what you say?"I didn't say anything but simply sigh and look away.What was I expecting anyway?"I don't want to scare you but you have to be strong Kemi because even I have no idea what's in for you. My boss has never done something like this before."I hear him say and I turn to look at him. He sips from his drink and heave a si