Blind Desire by Aartial D( Episode 47-51)
Episode 47.
Rina quickly jumped up from her seat like one possessed by an evil spirit.
Before i could try to stop her, she had already rushed to Hilda and pounced on her.
The women around her held her quickly.
‘you demonic woman! You killed my mother. You killed my mother! Let me go! Let me go, let me show this woman that she cannot kill my mother and go scot free!’ She ranted.
Everyone was shocked. Hilda stared at her like she had suddenly gone mad.
All of a sudden, someone screamed. We all turned to see Chief on the floor. He had collapsed.
***
‘Ivyy, where are you? Why did you suddenly rush out of the office without letting me know? I was worried about you’ Rain stated over the phone.
I moved away from Chief’s ward ‘heyy Rainn, take a chill pill, nothing happened to me, i’m fine. Something came up that i had to handle’
‘hope its not a serious issue?’
‘no its not. Just that i we just lost one of my cowives and my husband is currently at the hospital suffering from shock. But he will be fine. We’ve got it covered’
‘i’m so sorry. Are you okay?’
I laughed a little ‘of course i’m fine. God gives and takes life. Who am i to dictate for God?’
‘thats true. I’m really sorry about the woman’s death. Take care of yourself dear. Dont let it weigh you down’
Weigh me down? Indeed! ‘i wont, though i’m a little bit terrified right now, i believe i will be fine. She was a nice woman’ I noticed Rina walking towards me with puffy eyes.
‘eyaa’
‘bye Rain, i’ll speak to you later. I might not be at the office tomorrow, just help me tell Cherrie to reschedule all my meetings for tomorrow’
‘okay i will, take care of yourself. I’m really sorry about what happened’
‘there’s no point being sorry. Bye for now’ i said and quickly hung up.
Rina was by my side by now and she hugged me immediately i dropped the call.
She started crying again ‘i dont want to be an orpan Ivyy, please do something. I dont want to lose my father too’
I released her and held her cheeks ‘calm down Rina, you wont lose anyone again, not when i’m here…’ Like i was a saviour or something ‘what did the doctor say?’
‘father is hypertensive’ she cried ‘he has always been hypertensive but he never told anyone. He has a high blood pressure too. The doctor said there’s very little chance for him to survive. Ivyy, my father might die’
My heart sunk a little at the thought of that.
Yes, i’d always wanted Chief out of the way so i could inherit all his properties but hearing that he was going to die this made me a bit sad.
I knew i was becoming heartless but i was equally a human being with emotions and conscience.
Suddenly a thought creeped into my head. Though it was a very heartless thing to do and it was going to p---k my conscience badly but i just had to do what i had to. A woman needs to survive.
I forced tears out of my eyes and hugged Rina as though i wanted to tap strength from her. We held each other and cried.
‘i dont want to be an orphan Ivyy’ she cried ‘i love my dad. Hilda will pay for this!’
I laughed within me. You are going to become an orphan dearies, very soon, i though.
***
Everyone went back home in the night but Rina refused to leave her dad’s side and it was very bad for my plans.
I had already texted someone to bring some stuff to the hospital for me but Rina’s presence was about to ruin everything. I had to look for a way.
‘Rina, you need to rest. You are stressed. Dont worry about your dad, i’ll take care of him. I care about him as much as you do’ i said.
She shook her head ‘i dont want to leave his side. I just want to hold his hands and pray all night’
I rolled my eyes ‘you can equally pray for him at home. Rina, you have to go home, you must, you need good food and a nice sound sleep’
She started crying again ‘i want to die too Ivyy, i’m tired of life!’
I sighed and cursed inwardly ‘in that case i wont force you. But i should at lease get you something to drink. Maybe an alcoholic drink ot something. You need to relax’
She nodded and smiled at me ‘thanks’
‘no biggie’
I stepped out of the ward and inhaled fresh breeze ‘stupid girl’
I started walking when another idea came into my head ‘poison her drink, poison her drink!’ The voice said to me.
I shook my head negatively. It was going to be very suspicious, couple with the fact that i was going to inject something dangerous into Chief’s drip that would kill him once and for all.
If Rina dies too, all fingers will point at me.
My phone rang that instant
‘hello madam, we have the stuff you asked for. We are outside the hospital now’ the baritone voice said and i smiled.
‘did you get the sleeping medicine as well?’ i asked.
‘we did’
I smiled. The dangerous liquid that was to be injected into Chief’s drip together with the sleeping medicine for Rina were ready.
My plans can now work out perfectly.
I smiled inwardly.
Episode 48.
I smiled wryly as Rina started dozing off. Though she was trying hard to remain awake.
‘Rin?’ i called ‘you should just sleep, dont fight it’
She shook her head and reached for her father’s hand.
I reached for her free hand and helped her up. She stood up weakly, the medicine wasnt just going to make her feel sleepy, it was going to make her weak.
‘come here..’ i said leading her to a long couch at the end of the room.
‘sleep. I’ll take care of Chief. If he wakes up, i’ll wake you up’
She smiled weakly at me ‘thanks alot Ivyy, what would i have done without you?’
I just smiled and she turned her back to me and before long, she was snoring away.
‘Gosh! She snores, yuck!’ I hissed.
I reached for my bra and brought out the injection and the red liquid. It was in a small transparent nylon. I injected the needle into the nylon and injected the liquid.
I smiled devilishly.
I walked towards Chief’s drip.
I glanced at Rina once more and she was snoring away.
On a second thought, i walked back to the door and securely locked it.
Then i walked back to Chief’s side. I smiled and kissed his forehead.
I carressed his arms. This man had done so much for me.
Ever since i stepped foot into that town five years ago with a baby without money or a house or a job and a quality education, he had been there for me. He didnt know us yet he took us in, sent me to school,provided a good house for us. He took care of my baby and i. He was so nice to me.
But today, he would have to get out of my way.
It was no fault of mine, it wasnt my intention, but i never wanted to return to where i came from, abject poverty, one had to do what she had to.
In order to survive.
I kissed his forehead again rubbing his arm ‘oh Chief, i’m going to miss you believe me…’ i said staring into his closed eyes ‘and i’m going to mourn so dont feel bad. Since you really love your beloved wife so much, wy not just join her. You’ve been rich for a very long time, its time to go so people can enjoy your wealth. You’re fifty eight afterally’ i shrugged and wiped my left eye ‘my oh my! I cant believe i’m tearing up even when you’re not dead. What about when you die?’ I laughed wickedly.
I stood up, and held his drip, caressing with my hand.
I laughed again.
As i raised the injection in my hand, my phone rang.
I cursed in my mind, who the hell was calling me for goodness sake!!!
I hissed angrily and walked up to where i dropped my phone.
It was an unknown number calling.
‘hello?’
‘Ivyy, what you are about to do right now shouldnt be done now’ the very familiar voice said.
I panicked. How did he…how did he get my number? How did he know about what i was doing?
‘Ralph?’
‘killing Chief right now will only make people point fingers at you. You’re not making a smart move at all. I expected you to be smarter than that’
My hands shook.
‘lets meet tomorrow. I already have laid down plans on how you achieve your goal. Dont ask me how i found out about your plans. I know about everything. Everything’
I hung up in fear.
I looked around the room scared as if someone was watching me.
I quickly switched off my phone.
But when i sat down to reason all Ralph had said, i realised he was right. Killing Chief at this point wasnt at all a smart move. Fingers would point at me and i would be a suspect. And that was the last thing i wanted.
I let out air.
I ran my hands through my weave and stared at Chief..
Then i cursed again.
I tried to think of something but nothing came to my head.
I decided to take the risk. I picked my phone and typed a quick message.
“London cafe, 1pm tomorrow. Be prompt”
I sent it to Ralph.
I looked good in my simple dressing. I wore a red off-shoulder strap gown and simple gold slippers and gold purse.
I sat on a table waiting for Ralph.
The fool had the guts to keep me waiting. What rubbish!
I checked my wristwatch, he was fifty five minutes late. Does he really think that i have nothing else to do than sit and wait for him.
Does he think i’m a jobless person?
I decided to wait for five more minutes, if by 2pm he wasnt here then i was going to take my leave.
At exactly 1:58, the fool showed up. I was very angry and i felt like lashing out on him, i had promised Rina not to stay out long. I had planned on spending just an hour with Ralph but he just ruined everything.
‘sorry for keeping you waiting’ he said smiling ‘have you heard something to drink?’
I scoffed ‘i already did. What do you take me for Ralph? Do i strike you as a jobless person or what?’
‘i’m so sorry Vee, something came up and i had to handle it’
I eyed him in disgust. I hated this man. He ruined my life in the past and i couldnt believe i was even sitting with him right now.
But i had no choice.
He seemed to be the only person aware of my plans right now and the last thing i wanted was someone snitching on me.
‘i think i made a mistake in meeting with you. But since i’m already here then i’ll just manage’ i hissed.
He just smiled.
‘so what were you saying last night?’
‘what was i saying? I dont understand’
‘dont you dare play dumb with me Ralph, you foiled my goddamn plan and you said you had a better one! I didnt forfeit everything i had to do today just to come here and look at your face!’
‘take a chill pill bae. I’m sorry if i made you angry’
‘to be truthful, your presence alone disgusts me! You annoying fellow!’ i hissed again noticing the way people were staring at us.
He just continued looking at me.
I breathed ‘since you think killing…’ i looked around again ‘since you think its a bad idea, i suggest you tell me what you think its the best thing to do’
‘i can only share my ideas with you on one condition’
‘what condition is that?’
‘we become partners’
‘partners as in? Partners in what?’
‘thats we become each other’s accomplices’
‘i dont get it’
He reached for my hand ‘we are in this together Vee. I understand you want to get rid of all of Chief’s family so you’ll claim all his properties, and i’m ready to be of help. Two heads they say is better than one’
‘what?!’
***
‘Ivyy, i heard what happened’ Aunt Chime said calling with an international number. It was obvious she was already out of the country. Together with Ifepams ‘so that demonic woman finally died?’
‘yes aunty, she died. She died in an autocrash yesterday’
‘too bad. Thats good for her. She deserves it. That stupid woman. She’s lucky i didnt kill her myself, she would have suffered before she died’
I kept quiet.
‘how is Chief taking it?’
‘Chief was admitted in a hospital yesterday night. He collapsed on hearing it’
‘ah! Chineke onye obioma!’ she exclaimed ‘how is he now? Is he hypertensive?’
‘he is’
‘and you didnt deem it fit to tell me?’
‘i only found out yesterday. He kept it away from everyone’
‘ah, why will Chief keep this kind of a thing from his family now? He sha shouldnt die oo’
‘what of Ifepams?’
‘she’s fine oo. She’s a bit down with fever’
‘what?! Hope its nothing serious aunty? Is she on medications?’
‘yes’
‘please take care of her for me. Is she there?’
‘yes’
‘please pass the phone to her’
I felt glad hearing my daughter’s voice again. I felt this peace and contentment hearing my daughter’s voice once again.
I knew i was doing this for her. I wanted her to have a better life and future. I didnt want her to go through the same things i passed through as a child. I loved her that much.
‘mummy has to go now darling. I’ll call you later and dont give you grandaunt any stress alright?’
‘yes mummy’
***
‘hello Ralph?’ i said into the phone and i moved away from the ward.
‘yes Ivyy, the first phase of the plan has been carried out’
I laughed heartily ‘i love good news’
‘its time to carry out the second phase’
‘yeah the second phase’
‘i’ve already started making preparations’
‘okay, i’ll do my part’
‘good’
He hung up.
Episode 49
The ward was full with people from Chief’s family, that included his wives and kids and his brother’s wives. Elder Conrad also married plenty wives just like his brother.
Chief had woken up already and he was being pampered from all angles. All they wanted was to stuff him with foods of different kinds thereby irritating. I mean, why would anyone bother their heads over an old man who deserves to die?
‘God alone gives and takes life’ Elder Conrad said after a very long and irritating speech ‘my brother, please take heart. We know much Ogechi meant to you but we cant possibly lose you now. Her death is a great loss to us right now but losing you will be an even greater loss. Your children needs you. Your wives needs you. We need you, you have to be strong for us’
I rolled my eyes. Strong for us indeed.
I was irritated but i had to play my part too.
I cried and went into Elder Conrad’s arms.
‘please elder, please tell Chief, he shouldnt kill himself too. I dont know why he’s not putting us into consideration too. Does he think he’s the only one hurting? I wasnt able to sleep last night. I was very worried. I dont want to lose him. He just doesnt know how much he means to me’ i said in tears.
‘come here…’ Chief muttered weakly with a smile.
I left Elder Conrad and went to chief’s bedside.
He reached for me and i rested my head on his chest.
‘i’m very sorry for putting you through stress Ivyy, you dont know how much you mean to me too. You mean alot to me as well and you’re the reason i’m giving life a second chance’ then he sobbed ‘i dont know how i’m going to live without Oge in my life’
‘shhh…’ i said placing my index finger on his lips ‘you wont have any cause to miss Madam Oge anymore as far as i’m here. I’m here for you Chief. I’ll always stand by you’
‘aww…’ said Elder Conrad ‘Tola, i must say you are very lucky to have an understanding wife like Ivyy’
Chief only laughed.
Understanding wife my foot!
***
I walked quickly in order to meet up with Elder Conrad who was about entering his car.
I knew how much respect Elder Conrad commanded from Chief and he was going to be an instrument in my plans.
Should Chief die today, almost all his properties was going to go to him, his children and Hilda being the eldest wife now. And i wasnt going to allow that.
Hilda was going down.
And after Hilda comes Elder Conrad. He was going down and i meant it.
‘elder…’ i said with a smile approaching him ‘i’m sorry, i dont mean to take much of your time but can i have a word with you?’
‘okay Iyawo mi..talk, i’m all ears? I hope there’s no problem?’
‘no, not at all. Its just..its just for the betterment and safety of our family’
‘okay i’m listening’
‘its about Hilda’
‘what about Hilda?’
I knew how much he disliked Hilda, Chief always spoke about it.
‘i carried out some investigations after madam Oge’s death…’
‘okay?’
‘and i found out Hilda is responsible for her death’
He raised a brow ‘how sure are you?’
I handed a ring wrapped in a hanky to him.
‘what is this?’ he asked.
‘proof that she’s responsible for everything. She cut off the brakes by herself and accidentally forgot her ring. This ring no doubt belongs to her’
He nodded and i knew what would happen next.
I smiled inwardly.
Whoever said i wasnt a smart girl?
Episode 50.
I stood at a distance smiling as Hilda’s things were being thrown out of the house. I smiled inwardly.
She cried and begged but Elder Conrad would have none of it. He had even given her two slaps sef. Chief was sitting on his wheelchair (the doctor claimed he should be zero stressed that even walking might be a problem, so he was to remain on the wheelchair for at least two weeks).
He just watched Hilda whilst shaking his head.
Hilda crawled on her knees towards him, she was crying and sweating profusely ‘i swear Chief, i’m innocent, why would i want to kill Oge? I swear on my children’s lives and destinies, i didnt kill her. This is a setup, i was framed, i dont know who did the this but i’m innnocent! Ah….only God will judge, my God will vindicate me no matter what happens’
‘you are a very shameless woman…’ Elder Conrad’s wife, i cant remember her name said ‘how could you kill your mate out of jealousy, how?’
‘i swear i didnt kill her….!’
‘shut up!’ Chief barked and i ran to him. He wasnt supposed to shout ‘Ella…’ yes, i remember now, Ella was the woman’s name ‘i want this woman out of my house! I totally believe you guys, she’s is capable of killing Oge. She had always been jealous of her. Remember she seduced me back then and i put her in the family way, then i married her, that was because she wanted to enjoy all her cousin was enjoying….’ Chief said with so much annoyance.
‘only God will judge you Chief…’ Hilda wept ‘my God will judge all of you. I’m totally innocent but since you’ve all decided to turn it against me, then my God will judge and punish all of you. Only God knows the truth. Ogechi is her grave also knows the truth. I’ve never killed before and i will never kill till the day i die. God will punish all of you and mark my words, you’ll never go scot free!’ she wept.
Then she stood up and started to leave with Titilayo and Bidemi.
‘the plans have changed Hilda…’ Elder Conrad said. She stopped and turned ‘i’ve already called the police and they are already on their way. You have to be arrested and locked up for the rest of your life. Since you’ve started laying curses on us, who knows, we might be your next target, we arent safe any longer’
Titilayo fainted.
***
I sat on his laps and he wrapped his hands around my waist, i twisted my neck and placed a simple kiss on his lips ‘all this would have been impossible without you. You’re right, killing Chief as at that time would have been a bad plan’
He kissed me again ‘i told you didnt i?’
‘you’re yet to tell me how you found out about my plans..’
He pretended to think for a while ‘lets just say God whispered it to me in my dreams, lets forget about that. You’ve not told me when i’m going to see my daughter’
‘very soon honey. She’s currently in Dubai with my aunt and i dont know when they would be back’
‘i can see you’ve done so well for yourself my dear’
‘you’ve still not told me how you…’
‘how i survived?’ i nodded ‘it was Oke who found me, remember Oke, my elder brother?’
‘yes i do’
‘he found me that night. I had a temporary memory loss, but then, how could i ever forget you? When you’re the love of my life?’ he pinched my chin lovingly.
‘tell me the truth, is Ifeanyi dead?’ i asked.
He nodded sadly ‘yes he is. He committed suicide’
My eyes bulged ‘what?! When? How? I mean, why??’
‘shortly after you left. Henna said he left a note. He killed himself because of you. She said she was never going to forgive you’
My eyes watered and i climbed down from his laps sitting beside him on the bed.
‘aww…dont cry babe, dont cry..’ he said pulling me into his arms.
‘can you take me to Henna?’ i asked. He looked surprised ‘i need to talk to her. I need to apologise. I also need to see Ifeanyi’s grave…’ i was weeping now ‘i feel so guilty right now. Ifeanyi was such a nice guy Ralph, he was the one i truly love and will ever love, but i killed him!’
‘no baby, you didnt…’
‘i did! I’m responsible for his death. God!! I’m so devilish. I’m possessed!’
Ralph hugged me and when i opened my mouth to talk again, he kissed me again and this time i couldnt resist.
Soon our clothes were flying in the air. His touch was swift and unresistable. And i realised i missed him. He was good at what he did. I couldnt resist it.
And when he finally eased into me, it was like heaven came crashing on my feet.
‘you are not very tight baby..’ he whispered into my ears.
‘thats because never gives this puvssy rest. He fuvcks it every night’ i replied.
He giggled and inserted a finger in my as.s ‘ever had it in there?’
I shook my head. Then he turned me over immediately ‘relax, while i disvirgin this beautiful as.s honey..’ he smacked my as.s. I moaned.
He inserted another finger.
Episode 51
Before i knew what was happening, i had spent almost everything i had in my account. Dont ask me how. Ralph!
Ralph had constantly decieved me into withdrawing large sums of money from my account and that of the company for meaningless things which i didnt bother to find out what it was for.
I had the money so the finances wasnt the problem, coupled with aunt Chime’s extravagant fees. Today she called for twenty million, another day she called for fifteen, twenty five. And the so called business she was investing all the money in, i didnt know. And i wasnt seeing the outcome. If she was throwing the money into the deep blue sea, i did not know.
My affair with Ralph increased everyday to the extent that i told Chief i was going for business meetings abroad then Ralph and i travelled abroad for a whole month, just being with each other.
And when i found out i was pregnant, i was more than convinced it was Ralph’s. I wasnt sad, infact, it was a moment of joy for Ralph and i. That was when we decided to have our last strike.
We killed Chief. Chief was murdered in cold blood by assasins sent by us.
After he was killed, Elder Conrad was also killed and then we faked a will stating he willed everything to me and his unborn child. Rooney and his other children didnt get a pin.
That was when Rooney brought out the pictures of Rain and i hugging. He stated that i was having an affair and that i wasnt worthy of his father’s chain of companies.
But surprisingly, Rina stood by my side. She told him she knew Rain was an employee in our company and i would never stoop so low to sleep with a common employee.
I sold all of Chief’s properties, everything and fled the country with Ralph. I left Ifeanyi with aunt Chime and i left them with a huge amount of money.
If i had thought that my life was already fulfilled, then i was just joking. My life only started.
END OF PART 1.
Rina quickly jumped up from her seat like one possessed by an evil spirit.
Before i could try to stop her, she had already rushed to Hilda and pounced on her.
The women around her held her quickly.
‘you demonic woman! You killed my mother. You killed my mother! Let me go! Let me go, let me show this woman that she cannot kill my mother and go scot free!’ She ranted.
Everyone was shocked. Hilda stared at her like she had suddenly gone mad.
All of a sudden, someone screamed. We all turned to see Chief on the floor. He had collapsed.
***
‘Ivyy, where are you? Why did you suddenly rush out of the office without letting me know? I was worried about you’ Rain stated over the phone.
I moved away from Chief’s ward ‘heyy Rainn, take a chill pill, nothing happened to me, i’m fine. Something came up that i had to handle’
‘hope its not a serious issue?’
‘no its not. Just that i we just lost one of my cowives and my husband is currently at the hospital suffering from shock. But he will be fine. We’ve got it covered’
‘i’m so sorry. Are you okay?’
I laughed a little ‘of course i’m fine. God gives and takes life. Who am i to dictate for God?’
‘thats true. I’m really sorry about the woman’s death. Take care of yourself dear. Dont let it weigh you down’
Weigh me down? Indeed! ‘i wont, though i’m a little bit terrified right now, i believe i will be fine. She was a nice woman’ I noticed Rina walking towards me with puffy eyes.
‘eyaa’
‘bye Rain, i’ll speak to you later. I might not be at the office tomorrow, just help me tell Cherrie to reschedule all my meetings for tomorrow’
‘okay i will, take care of yourself. I’m really sorry about what happened’
‘there’s no point being sorry. Bye for now’ i said and quickly hung up.
Rina was by my side by now and she hugged me immediately i dropped the call.
She started crying again ‘i dont want to be an orpan Ivyy, please do something. I dont want to lose my father too’
I released her and held her cheeks ‘calm down Rina, you wont lose anyone again, not when i’m here…’ Like i was a saviour or something ‘what did the doctor say?’
‘father is hypertensive’ she cried ‘he has always been hypertensive but he never told anyone. He has a high blood pressure too. The doctor said there’s very little chance for him to survive. Ivyy, my father might die’
My heart sunk a little at the thought of that.
Yes, i’d always wanted Chief out of the way so i could inherit all his properties but hearing that he was going to die this made me a bit sad.
I knew i was becoming heartless but i was equally a human being with emotions and conscience.
Suddenly a thought creeped into my head. Though it was a very heartless thing to do and it was going to p---k my conscience badly but i just had to do what i had to. A woman needs to survive.
I forced tears out of my eyes and hugged Rina as though i wanted to tap strength from her. We held each other and cried.
‘i dont want to be an orphan Ivyy’ she cried ‘i love my dad. Hilda will pay for this!’
I laughed within me. You are going to become an orphan dearies, very soon, i though.
***
Everyone went back home in the night but Rina refused to leave her dad’s side and it was very bad for my plans.
I had already texted someone to bring some stuff to the hospital for me but Rina’s presence was about to ruin everything. I had to look for a way.
‘Rina, you need to rest. You are stressed. Dont worry about your dad, i’ll take care of him. I care about him as much as you do’ i said.
She shook her head ‘i dont want to leave his side. I just want to hold his hands and pray all night’
I rolled my eyes ‘you can equally pray for him at home. Rina, you have to go home, you must, you need good food and a nice sound sleep’
She started crying again ‘i want to die too Ivyy, i’m tired of life!’
I sighed and cursed inwardly ‘in that case i wont force you. But i should at lease get you something to drink. Maybe an alcoholic drink ot something. You need to relax’
She nodded and smiled at me ‘thanks’
‘no biggie’
I stepped out of the ward and inhaled fresh breeze ‘stupid girl’
I started walking when another idea came into my head ‘poison her drink, poison her drink!’ The voice said to me.
I shook my head negatively. It was going to be very suspicious, couple with the fact that i was going to inject something dangerous into Chief’s drip that would kill him once and for all.
If Rina dies too, all fingers will point at me.
My phone rang that instant
‘hello madam, we have the stuff you asked for. We are outside the hospital now’ the baritone voice said and i smiled.
‘did you get the sleeping medicine as well?’ i asked.
‘we did’
I smiled. The dangerous liquid that was to be injected into Chief’s drip together with the sleeping medicine for Rina were ready.
My plans can now work out perfectly.
I smiled inwardly.
Episode 48.
I smiled wryly as Rina started dozing off. Though she was trying hard to remain awake.
‘Rin?’ i called ‘you should just sleep, dont fight it’
She shook her head and reached for her father’s hand.
I reached for her free hand and helped her up. She stood up weakly, the medicine wasnt just going to make her feel sleepy, it was going to make her weak.
‘come here..’ i said leading her to a long couch at the end of the room.
‘sleep. I’ll take care of Chief. If he wakes up, i’ll wake you up’
She smiled weakly at me ‘thanks alot Ivyy, what would i have done without you?’
I just smiled and she turned her back to me and before long, she was snoring away.
‘Gosh! She snores, yuck!’ I hissed.
I reached for my bra and brought out the injection and the red liquid. It was in a small transparent nylon. I injected the needle into the nylon and injected the liquid.
I smiled devilishly.
I walked towards Chief’s drip.
I glanced at Rina once more and she was snoring away.
On a second thought, i walked back to the door and securely locked it.
Then i walked back to Chief’s side. I smiled and kissed his forehead.
I carressed his arms. This man had done so much for me.
Ever since i stepped foot into that town five years ago with a baby without money or a house or a job and a quality education, he had been there for me. He didnt know us yet he took us in, sent me to school,provided a good house for us. He took care of my baby and i. He was so nice to me.
But today, he would have to get out of my way.
It was no fault of mine, it wasnt my intention, but i never wanted to return to where i came from, abject poverty, one had to do what she had to.
In order to survive.
I kissed his forehead again rubbing his arm ‘oh Chief, i’m going to miss you believe me…’ i said staring into his closed eyes ‘and i’m going to mourn so dont feel bad. Since you really love your beloved wife so much, wy not just join her. You’ve been rich for a very long time, its time to go so people can enjoy your wealth. You’re fifty eight afterally’ i shrugged and wiped my left eye ‘my oh my! I cant believe i’m tearing up even when you’re not dead. What about when you die?’ I laughed wickedly.
I stood up, and held his drip, caressing with my hand.
I laughed again.
As i raised the injection in my hand, my phone rang.
I cursed in my mind, who the hell was calling me for goodness sake!!!
I hissed angrily and walked up to where i dropped my phone.
It was an unknown number calling.
‘hello?’
‘Ivyy, what you are about to do right now shouldnt be done now’ the very familiar voice said.
I panicked. How did he…how did he get my number? How did he know about what i was doing?
‘Ralph?’
‘killing Chief right now will only make people point fingers at you. You’re not making a smart move at all. I expected you to be smarter than that’
My hands shook.
‘lets meet tomorrow. I already have laid down plans on how you achieve your goal. Dont ask me how i found out about your plans. I know about everything. Everything’
I hung up in fear.
I looked around the room scared as if someone was watching me.
I quickly switched off my phone.
But when i sat down to reason all Ralph had said, i realised he was right. Killing Chief at this point wasnt at all a smart move. Fingers would point at me and i would be a suspect. And that was the last thing i wanted.
I let out air.
I ran my hands through my weave and stared at Chief..
Then i cursed again.
I tried to think of something but nothing came to my head.
I decided to take the risk. I picked my phone and typed a quick message.
“London cafe, 1pm tomorrow. Be prompt”
I sent it to Ralph.
I looked good in my simple dressing. I wore a red off-shoulder strap gown and simple gold slippers and gold purse.
I sat on a table waiting for Ralph.
The fool had the guts to keep me waiting. What rubbish!
I checked my wristwatch, he was fifty five minutes late. Does he really think that i have nothing else to do than sit and wait for him.
Does he think i’m a jobless person?
I decided to wait for five more minutes, if by 2pm he wasnt here then i was going to take my leave.
At exactly 1:58, the fool showed up. I was very angry and i felt like lashing out on him, i had promised Rina not to stay out long. I had planned on spending just an hour with Ralph but he just ruined everything.
‘sorry for keeping you waiting’ he said smiling ‘have you heard something to drink?’
I scoffed ‘i already did. What do you take me for Ralph? Do i strike you as a jobless person or what?’
‘i’m so sorry Vee, something came up and i had to handle it’
I eyed him in disgust. I hated this man. He ruined my life in the past and i couldnt believe i was even sitting with him right now.
But i had no choice.
He seemed to be the only person aware of my plans right now and the last thing i wanted was someone snitching on me.
‘i think i made a mistake in meeting with you. But since i’m already here then i’ll just manage’ i hissed.
He just smiled.
‘so what were you saying last night?’
‘what was i saying? I dont understand’
‘dont you dare play dumb with me Ralph, you foiled my goddamn plan and you said you had a better one! I didnt forfeit everything i had to do today just to come here and look at your face!’
‘take a chill pill bae. I’m sorry if i made you angry’
‘to be truthful, your presence alone disgusts me! You annoying fellow!’ i hissed again noticing the way people were staring at us.
He just continued looking at me.
I breathed ‘since you think killing…’ i looked around again ‘since you think its a bad idea, i suggest you tell me what you think its the best thing to do’
‘i can only share my ideas with you on one condition’
‘what condition is that?’
‘we become partners’
‘partners as in? Partners in what?’
‘thats we become each other’s accomplices’
‘i dont get it’
He reached for my hand ‘we are in this together Vee. I understand you want to get rid of all of Chief’s family so you’ll claim all his properties, and i’m ready to be of help. Two heads they say is better than one’
‘what?!’
***
‘Ivyy, i heard what happened’ Aunt Chime said calling with an international number. It was obvious she was already out of the country. Together with Ifepams ‘so that demonic woman finally died?’
‘yes aunty, she died. She died in an autocrash yesterday’
‘too bad. Thats good for her. She deserves it. That stupid woman. She’s lucky i didnt kill her myself, she would have suffered before she died’
I kept quiet.
‘how is Chief taking it?’
‘Chief was admitted in a hospital yesterday night. He collapsed on hearing it’
‘ah! Chineke onye obioma!’ she exclaimed ‘how is he now? Is he hypertensive?’
‘he is’
‘and you didnt deem it fit to tell me?’
‘i only found out yesterday. He kept it away from everyone’
‘ah, why will Chief keep this kind of a thing from his family now? He sha shouldnt die oo’
‘what of Ifepams?’
‘she’s fine oo. She’s a bit down with fever’
‘what?! Hope its nothing serious aunty? Is she on medications?’
‘yes’
‘please take care of her for me. Is she there?’
‘yes’
‘please pass the phone to her’
I felt glad hearing my daughter’s voice again. I felt this peace and contentment hearing my daughter’s voice once again.
I knew i was doing this for her. I wanted her to have a better life and future. I didnt want her to go through the same things i passed through as a child. I loved her that much.
‘mummy has to go now darling. I’ll call you later and dont give you grandaunt any stress alright?’
‘yes mummy’
***
‘hello Ralph?’ i said into the phone and i moved away from the ward.
‘yes Ivyy, the first phase of the plan has been carried out’
I laughed heartily ‘i love good news’
‘its time to carry out the second phase’
‘yeah the second phase’
‘i’ve already started making preparations’
‘okay, i’ll do my part’
‘good’
He hung up.
Episode 49
The ward was full with people from Chief’s family, that included his wives and kids and his brother’s wives. Elder Conrad also married plenty wives just like his brother.
Chief had woken up already and he was being pampered from all angles. All they wanted was to stuff him with foods of different kinds thereby irritating. I mean, why would anyone bother their heads over an old man who deserves to die?
‘God alone gives and takes life’ Elder Conrad said after a very long and irritating speech ‘my brother, please take heart. We know much Ogechi meant to you but we cant possibly lose you now. Her death is a great loss to us right now but losing you will be an even greater loss. Your children needs you. Your wives needs you. We need you, you have to be strong for us’
I rolled my eyes. Strong for us indeed.
I was irritated but i had to play my part too.
I cried and went into Elder Conrad’s arms.
‘please elder, please tell Chief, he shouldnt kill himself too. I dont know why he’s not putting us into consideration too. Does he think he’s the only one hurting? I wasnt able to sleep last night. I was very worried. I dont want to lose him. He just doesnt know how much he means to me’ i said in tears.
‘come here…’ Chief muttered weakly with a smile.
I left Elder Conrad and went to chief’s bedside.
He reached for me and i rested my head on his chest.
‘i’m very sorry for putting you through stress Ivyy, you dont know how much you mean to me too. You mean alot to me as well and you’re the reason i’m giving life a second chance’ then he sobbed ‘i dont know how i’m going to live without Oge in my life’
‘shhh…’ i said placing my index finger on his lips ‘you wont have any cause to miss Madam Oge anymore as far as i’m here. I’m here for you Chief. I’ll always stand by you’
‘aww…’ said Elder Conrad ‘Tola, i must say you are very lucky to have an understanding wife like Ivyy’
Chief only laughed.
Understanding wife my foot!
***
I walked quickly in order to meet up with Elder Conrad who was about entering his car.
I knew how much respect Elder Conrad commanded from Chief and he was going to be an instrument in my plans.
Should Chief die today, almost all his properties was going to go to him, his children and Hilda being the eldest wife now. And i wasnt going to allow that.
Hilda was going down.
And after Hilda comes Elder Conrad. He was going down and i meant it.
‘elder…’ i said with a smile approaching him ‘i’m sorry, i dont mean to take much of your time but can i have a word with you?’
‘okay Iyawo mi..talk, i’m all ears? I hope there’s no problem?’
‘no, not at all. Its just..its just for the betterment and safety of our family’
‘okay i’m listening’
‘its about Hilda’
‘what about Hilda?’
I knew how much he disliked Hilda, Chief always spoke about it.
‘i carried out some investigations after madam Oge’s death…’
‘okay?’
‘and i found out Hilda is responsible for her death’
He raised a brow ‘how sure are you?’
I handed a ring wrapped in a hanky to him.
‘what is this?’ he asked.
‘proof that she’s responsible for everything. She cut off the brakes by herself and accidentally forgot her ring. This ring no doubt belongs to her’
He nodded and i knew what would happen next.
I smiled inwardly.
Whoever said i wasnt a smart girl?
Episode 50.
I stood at a distance smiling as Hilda’s things were being thrown out of the house. I smiled inwardly.
She cried and begged but Elder Conrad would have none of it. He had even given her two slaps sef. Chief was sitting on his wheelchair (the doctor claimed he should be zero stressed that even walking might be a problem, so he was to remain on the wheelchair for at least two weeks).
He just watched Hilda whilst shaking his head.
Hilda crawled on her knees towards him, she was crying and sweating profusely ‘i swear Chief, i’m innocent, why would i want to kill Oge? I swear on my children’s lives and destinies, i didnt kill her. This is a setup, i was framed, i dont know who did the this but i’m innnocent! Ah….only God will judge, my God will vindicate me no matter what happens’
‘you are a very shameless woman…’ Elder Conrad’s wife, i cant remember her name said ‘how could you kill your mate out of jealousy, how?’
‘i swear i didnt kill her….!’
‘shut up!’ Chief barked and i ran to him. He wasnt supposed to shout ‘Ella…’ yes, i remember now, Ella was the woman’s name ‘i want this woman out of my house! I totally believe you guys, she’s is capable of killing Oge. She had always been jealous of her. Remember she seduced me back then and i put her in the family way, then i married her, that was because she wanted to enjoy all her cousin was enjoying….’ Chief said with so much annoyance.
‘only God will judge you Chief…’ Hilda wept ‘my God will judge all of you. I’m totally innocent but since you’ve all decided to turn it against me, then my God will judge and punish all of you. Only God knows the truth. Ogechi is her grave also knows the truth. I’ve never killed before and i will never kill till the day i die. God will punish all of you and mark my words, you’ll never go scot free!’ she wept.
Then she stood up and started to leave with Titilayo and Bidemi.
‘the plans have changed Hilda…’ Elder Conrad said. She stopped and turned ‘i’ve already called the police and they are already on their way. You have to be arrested and locked up for the rest of your life. Since you’ve started laying curses on us, who knows, we might be your next target, we arent safe any longer’
Titilayo fainted.
***
I sat on his laps and he wrapped his hands around my waist, i twisted my neck and placed a simple kiss on his lips ‘all this would have been impossible without you. You’re right, killing Chief as at that time would have been a bad plan’
He kissed me again ‘i told you didnt i?’
‘you’re yet to tell me how you found out about my plans..’
He pretended to think for a while ‘lets just say God whispered it to me in my dreams, lets forget about that. You’ve not told me when i’m going to see my daughter’
‘very soon honey. She’s currently in Dubai with my aunt and i dont know when they would be back’
‘i can see you’ve done so well for yourself my dear’
‘you’ve still not told me how you…’
‘how i survived?’ i nodded ‘it was Oke who found me, remember Oke, my elder brother?’
‘yes i do’
‘he found me that night. I had a temporary memory loss, but then, how could i ever forget you? When you’re the love of my life?’ he pinched my chin lovingly.
‘tell me the truth, is Ifeanyi dead?’ i asked.
He nodded sadly ‘yes he is. He committed suicide’
My eyes bulged ‘what?! When? How? I mean, why??’
‘shortly after you left. Henna said he left a note. He killed himself because of you. She said she was never going to forgive you’
My eyes watered and i climbed down from his laps sitting beside him on the bed.
‘aww…dont cry babe, dont cry..’ he said pulling me into his arms.
‘can you take me to Henna?’ i asked. He looked surprised ‘i need to talk to her. I need to apologise. I also need to see Ifeanyi’s grave…’ i was weeping now ‘i feel so guilty right now. Ifeanyi was such a nice guy Ralph, he was the one i truly love and will ever love, but i killed him!’
‘no baby, you didnt…’
‘i did! I’m responsible for his death. God!! I’m so devilish. I’m possessed!’
Ralph hugged me and when i opened my mouth to talk again, he kissed me again and this time i couldnt resist.
Soon our clothes were flying in the air. His touch was swift and unresistable. And i realised i missed him. He was good at what he did. I couldnt resist it.
And when he finally eased into me, it was like heaven came crashing on my feet.
‘you are not very tight baby..’ he whispered into my ears.
‘thats because never gives this puvssy rest. He fuvcks it every night’ i replied.
He giggled and inserted a finger in my as.s ‘ever had it in there?’
I shook my head. Then he turned me over immediately ‘relax, while i disvirgin this beautiful as.s honey..’ he smacked my as.s. I moaned.
He inserted another finger.
Episode 51
Before i knew what was happening, i had spent almost everything i had in my account. Dont ask me how. Ralph!
Ralph had constantly decieved me into withdrawing large sums of money from my account and that of the company for meaningless things which i didnt bother to find out what it was for.
I had the money so the finances wasnt the problem, coupled with aunt Chime’s extravagant fees. Today she called for twenty million, another day she called for fifteen, twenty five. And the so called business she was investing all the money in, i didnt know. And i wasnt seeing the outcome. If she was throwing the money into the deep blue sea, i did not know.
My affair with Ralph increased everyday to the extent that i told Chief i was going for business meetings abroad then Ralph and i travelled abroad for a whole month, just being with each other.
And when i found out i was pregnant, i was more than convinced it was Ralph’s. I wasnt sad, infact, it was a moment of joy for Ralph and i. That was when we decided to have our last strike.
We killed Chief. Chief was murdered in cold blood by assasins sent by us.
After he was killed, Elder Conrad was also killed and then we faked a will stating he willed everything to me and his unborn child. Rooney and his other children didnt get a pin.
That was when Rooney brought out the pictures of Rain and i hugging. He stated that i was having an affair and that i wasnt worthy of his father’s chain of companies.
But surprisingly, Rina stood by my side. She told him she knew Rain was an employee in our company and i would never stoop so low to sleep with a common employee.
I sold all of Chief’s properties, everything and fled the country with Ralph. I left Ifeanyi with aunt Chime and i left them with a huge amount of money.
If i had thought that my life was already fulfilled, then i was just joking. My life only started.
END OF PART 1.
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