The haunted bride - Season 2 - Episode 16

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The haunted bride - Season 2 - Episode 16

When her eyes opened, she moved to the third door in the hallway. This was the room where she had been held hostage. When she pushed the door open, she found the oddest sight. She hadn’t noticed the piano that was placed strategically in the room. It was a huge piano, and out of its speakers, emanated beautiful melody.

Elena was certain that she wasn’t imagining this. But how could an old piano play itself?
She walked towards the object and ran her fingers across its keys, hoping to stop the music that played, but her keys didn’t affect the original melody in anywhere. The tears on her face dried up. A smile split her lovely face into two. And as she sang the words of the song, she forgot about her fears and unhappiness.

When she was tired of listening, she decided it was time to leave the house. Elena found it difficult to move away from the spot. It felt like her feet were being glued to the spot, and someone was sitting on them. Strangeness, she had never experienced this.

A gentle breeze swept through the room, and the thick veil of dust was startled. Elena began to cough. As she struggled to leave the place that she stood, she noticed an object that wasn’t on the piano when she had stepped into the room.

Just when her eyes caught sight of the photo album, the piano stopped playing. It was only then that she was able to move.

Elena knew for certain that her mind was twisted or warped by any mental problem. It was difficult for her to pronounce the words out of her lips. But deep down, she felt the presence of one who had died unjustly. The White House was haunted.

She steadied her hands and grabbed the photo album. On her way out, she found the housekeeper who regarded her with a frightened expression.

“Are you alright Ma?” Idara was visibly shaken. She had sensed the presence of the spirit, and it had scared her. Her former mistress only appeared to her, but when she began to show interest in Elena, it bothered her greatly.

Elena had a feeling that Idara knew all that went on in the mansion.

“Am I not supposed to be?” Elena’s tone was sarcastic.

She had to do a research on clairvoyance. She was not crazy. All she needed was an explanation.

“Where did you get that?” Idara’s eyes went wide as she sighted her former mistress’ favorite item.

“This room, is there any problem?” Elena eyed the girl suspiciously.

“No, not at all…” Idara laughed dryly, Elena didn’t join her.

“Did you see anyone, um, I mean, anything?” Idara asked.

Her question not only solidified Elena’s suspicion, it made her better, knowing that she was mentally sound.
“I am leaving for work now. It seems that we have a lot to discuss.”

After her brief meeting with Mr. Bankole, Ada had decided to return home, where she would wait for Ese’s return. It seemed he had something interesting to share with her. Meanwhile, Ada knew that no one would be at the White house at that moment, except for the stupid maid, whom she planned to get rid of.

Ada understood what Ese had in plan for Idara and she would help him execute it. The maid had no place in the White House; she was a stumbling block to her plans. For now, Ada was certain that Elena was out of the way. It was just a matter of weeks before her death.

A smile played on her lips as she drove into the mansion. As expected, Aniekan’s car was not available and she was quite sure that Elena was gone. Gently, Ada pulled out her briefcase and strolled out of the car. She noticed the gateman was whistling, she rarely spoke to the man. Maybe she could ask him a few questions about Aniekan and Elena to be sure that she was alone.

“Welcome Madam,” he greeted with a grin.
“Ibrahim, how you dey today?” She switched to pidgin.

Ibrahim’s lips widened, surprised that the “madam lawyer,” was speaking to him. The day was certainly a good one.
“Is anyone at home?” Ada asked in a friendly voice.

“Not at all, Idara just left for the market. She dropped her key with me.” The gateman tapped his pocket twice.

This was it. She had to find a way to get into Idara’s room. She would find a black dress from her room and plant it there. When Ese returned, they would both tell Aniekan that Idara had been the one that roamed around the White House at night. Aniekan would get upset, and they will manage to convince her that she was also a thief.

Perfect idea! Ada couldn’t wait. It was going to be awesome.
“Um, Ibrahim, you no say you be my friend. Forget say I no yan with you, but e get wetin you go do for me.” Again, she dropped her classy act and switched to pidgin.

The gateman’s eyes lighted with fire, “Aha! I talk am! I know sey madam get something for im cupboard.” He chuckled.
Ada sighed, she had been playing dirty too long. She knew just what Ibrahim would need to cooperate with her. She quickly dipped a hand into her pocket and pulled out a wrap of money.

“I want the key to Idara’s room. If you not tell her or anyone else for that matter, more money shall be added to this.”
The gateman was astonished. He had expected something more demanding. Handing over the maid’s keys wasn’t a difficult task for some Naira notes.

“But you go need to return am quick. She fit no stay long for market.” Ibrahim hurriedly pulled out the bunch from his pocket, while giving her a warning.

Ada nodded in understanding, “Um, I will do as you have said. Just keep watch for me.” She walked closer to him and handed over the wrap. He snatched it from her hands without hesitation. In return, he handed her the keys. The trade by barter was established.

Immediately she got the keys, Ada rushed towards the building and moved to the wing where she shared with Ese. First, she would plant the black dress and some of her items, which she would use to accuse Idara.
After which, she would find a way to sneak into Aniekan’s room. Maybe she would find the prototype stashed somewhere. Ese wasn’t a keen observer like she was. He was careless. But she would take her time and search every nook and cranny of the house.