Story: Jazabel - S01 E46

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Story: Jazabel - S01 E46

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Semi final•••••••••••••••••” how much for a day lodging ” I asked the guest house attendance.” it’s ten thousand naira Sir ” she replied.” what ” I exclaimed.” just a day lodging ” I asked, shocked at the price.” yes Sir, that’s the amount ” she replied.” but you can lodge for half a day which is ten hours for five thousand naira ” she added.” alright, we will opt in for that ” I said to her bringing out the last five thousand naira inside my pocket.

After settling the bike man, bought pairs of slippers, and also got food and drinks which were inside the black polythene bag in my hand, five thousand naira and some changes was the only cash left from the ten thousand naira I collected from Jezebel.” follow me ” the girl said after withdrawing a key from the numerous keys hung on a board after she’s finished registering our details which were fake into the computer that was in front of her.

She stopped in front of room 812 as inscribed on the key in her hand, unlocked the door and ushered us inside before she left.” ohhhh ” Jezebel said sinking into the king size bed inside the room.

I dropped the polythene bag in my hand and sat on the bed.” and we escaped death ” I said smiling.” yeep, and it was thrilling, the abduction, escaping and all ” Jezebel said smiling as she run her hand through the bedsheet used in covering the bed.” how won’t it be thrilling, if you know what almost happened to me, you won’t even find it thrilling at all ” I said winking at her deliriously.” I was also going to ask you what happened to you during the time I was separated from you” she said sitting up, on the bed.” I was almost caught in a disastrous event if not for the intervention of God ” I said taking my phone out of my pocket.” gist me, what really happened ” she asked me placing her head on my lap.” I’ll tell you later, want to confirm if my friends are safe” I said as I started operating my phone.” hope your phone location is not on ” she asked me.” of course, it’s on ” I replied her.” what ” she said dragging the phone away from my hand.” don’t you know that we can be tracked with your phone’s location ” she said as she started operating it.” maybe that’s how we’re even been located in the first place ” she added as she continued operating the phone.” that didn’t cross my mind ” I said as I found meaning to what she said.

My data and location is something that can’t be found off in my phone.

Both is always on as long as my phone is on.” I’ve downloaded and activated fake location on it and right now we’re in Chicago ” she said returning the phone to me smiling .I collected the phone from her and saw the fake location icon in my phone’s notification tray, and Chicago was written beneath it.” where did you learn to do that ” I asked her.” from the State ” she replied me.” whenever I visit Europe with my friends, I had to tamper with my phone location so that dad won’t sniff it out and when we’re also up to a mischievous act like skipping class, fake location is always to the rescue ” she added smiling.” you’re really bad ” I said also smiling.” that was then, now I’m a reformed soul ” she said smiling.

If anyone had seen us then, it would be hard for the person to believe that we just escaped from a life threatening situation.” what about your dad, what’s the deal with him and why don’t you wanna talk about him ” I asked her and her mood suddenly turned sour.” it’s alright if you don’t wanna talk about him ” I said running my hands through her hair.” my dad is police officer ” she said, lifting her head up from my lap.” because he wanted to remarry and wasn’t ready to split his assets with mom by divorcing her, he framed her up and with his office, got her deported back to Nigeria ” she continued.” with fake identity, I was able to get out of the country to join my mom here, and I’m sure if I return back there,he’s sure to find a way to locate me ” she said feigning a fake smile, I knew she used the smile to pushed the tears trying to force its way out of her eye back .” it’s alright ” I said placing my hands on her cheek as I stared deeply into her eye. I kissed her deeply for almost a minute before I brought an halt to it.” we’re going to be alright ” I assured her and she smiled brightly.” I’ve to go and bath, I’m freaking dirty ” she said standing up and head to the bathroom inside the room. I smiled as I continued with what I was doing on my phone.” hello bro ” I said as Usman picked the call.” Ben ” he exclaimed.” what happened, hope you and Precious escaped the clash that occurred in front of her apartment ” he asked me.” how did you know that I was with Precious ” I asked with a perplexed expression.” we tracked your location to her place when you suddenly disappeared from Whispering garden ” he replied me.” so you guys were actually watching my back ” I said feeling touched with their deed.” or is it one of you guys that called my phone earlier ” I asked remembering that I had a call when I was still held captive.” yeah, I was the one that called, wait mad man ” the voice suddenly changed, I knew it was Lekan.” how did you get to Chicago this fast ” Lekan asked.” leave that story for another day, are you guys safe ” I asked.” yeah, we’re safe ooo, if you saw how everyone was running for their lives, it wasn’t easy ” Lekan said laughing.” what of Samuel, where are you guys sef ” I asked.” he’s also here with us, we’re currently lodging in a guest house far away from home ” he replied.” guest house! , what’s the name of the guest house ” I asked.” Bamo guest house ” he replied” the one in Santoke street right ” I asked.” yeah, do you know there ” he asked me.” yeah, I’m currently lodging in one of the room with Jezebel ” I said excitedly.” wow, we just got there now, which room are you guys lodging ” he asked me.” room 812 ” I replied.” we’re on our way ” Lekan said hanging the call.” was that your friends you’re speaking with on the phone ” Jezebel asked behind me, startling me.” yeah “I replied turning to look at her. She had a white towel wrapped on her body, her hair which she had tied into a pony tail was already freed. She looked stunning.” get your clothes on, they’re on their way here now “I said.” what ” she asked with a surprised countenance.” are they also lodging here ” she asked.” yeah , they’ll be here anytime soon, get your clothes ” Isaid to her.” there’s no big deal with the towel I’ve on me now and I’ve drained my clothes with water ” she said looking at her self.I wasn’t able to reply her before their was a knock on the door. I stood up from the bed to open the door.

Only Usman looked normal as Lekan was only having singlet on his body while Samuel was with no foot wear.

I hugged the three of them passionately at the entrance before I allowed them in.” hi ” Jezebel greeted them as they entered.

They all stood transfixed at the spot they’re standing as they were all staring at Jezebel with their mouth widely opened.

I had to hit their head before they received their lost brain.” hello ” they all stuttered to reply her greeting My phone suddenly started to ring, I checked who the caller was and found out that it was my mom.” shhh ” I placed my index finger on my lip, depicting that all of them should be silent as I picked the call.” omo mi, are you alright, hope you’re not hurt ” mom started questioning me as soon as I picked the call.” I’m alright mom, what is it ” I asked her.” I just heard the news right now that some cultist groups are fighting in your school and some neighborhood where students are lodging and many people have lost their lives, hope they didn’t get to your area ” she asked” they did but I’m fine ” I replied her.” Oluwa seun ooo ” she appreciated God.” what about your friends ” she asked.” they’re also fine, we’re all currently lodging in a guesthouse now ” I replied her” that’s good, please make sure you don’t go out oo or return to that place, just make sure you return home tomorrow until the forces are able to control the situation, because right now, they said the situation is out of control ” she explicated raising her voice.” alright mom, I’ll return home tomorrow’s morning ” I replied her.” okay omo mi, your dad want to speak with you ” she said handing the phone to dad.” hello Ben ” dad greeted in his habitual cool tone.” good evening dad ” I greeted him.” evening, how’re you and I hope you’re safe ” he asked.” yes dad, I’m safe ” I replied him.” alright son, see you tomorrow or do you need cash ” he asked me.” no dad, still got some cash with me ” I replied him.” okay, bye, my regards to your friends ” dad said before dropping the call.

I suddenly bursted into laughter on seeing Lekan and Samuel again , they both looked like a village farmer.” so ordinary to wear shirt and slippers, you can’t do because of mere cultist clash ” I said still laughing.” idiot, you should be thankful that we even made it here alive, bullets were spraying like sand, it wasn’t easy at all ” Lekan said sitting on the bed .

Jezebel had already gone into the bathroom.” how did you do it self, thought you’re with Precious, how did you end up with Jezebel here ” Samuel asked.” guys, if I told you that I was just a meter far from death today, you wouldn’t believe it ” I said to them, sitting beside Usman.” how won’t we believe with all that happened, where’s Precious self, hope she’s safe ” Lekan asked.” that’s not the right question ” I said.” so what’s the right question ” Lekan asked looking at me with a kinda weird stare.” the right question should be if those she shot are safe” I replied him.” what do you mean by that ” Usman asked.” you’re not gonna believe this but Precious is the capon of the black widow ” I told them and they all stared at me in shock.” she and her crew kidnapped me today alongside Jezebel ” I added and told them all that transpired after the abduction.” I knew it ” Usman said standing up.” something was definitely off but you guys wouldn’t see it ” he said facing Lekan and Samuel.” Ben isn’t the type of person to do such ” he added confusing me .” do what ” I asked looking confused.” they “.” nothing, what are we going to do now ” Lekan swiftly said, interrupting what Usman was about to say.” nothing much ” I replied him.” Jezebel is following me to my place tomorrow because her mom is out of the country right now, from there, I’ll convince mom to let me join Oscar in Canada to continue my education. ” I explicated to them.” what about Jezebel ” Lekan asked.” she will also travel out of the country, we can’t stay here any longer ” I replied.” you’re right, but I’m gonna miss you ” Usman said getting emotional.” I’ll miss you guys too but I’m going to always keep in touch ” I said embracing Usman, while Lekan and Samuel joined us.” what are you guys going to do, I don’t think it’s also safe for you too ” I asked them as we disengaged.” don’t worry about us, just make sure you’re safe ” Usman said.” alright, please make sure you’re safe and hope you guys got cash with you ” I asked them.” nope, we used all the last card with Lekan to get here and pay for the room ” Samuel replied.” none of us was able to reach out for our ATM card when we’re running ” Lekan added.” alright, I’ll drop some cash for you when I get a new card from bank tomorrow and hope you’ve eaten ” I asked them.” noooo ” they all replied in unison as if they’re already waiting for me to ask the question.

I smiled as I reached out for the polythene bag and gave them one out of the two packed food I bought and also gave them two hundred and fifty naira out of the four hundred and fifty naira change in my pocket.” you and your friends can talk for Africa ” Jezebel said mockingly as she came out of the bathroom after the three idiots had left.” that’s why we’re studying mass communication ” I replied laughing as I brought out the only food pack remaining inside the polythene bag with the two soft drinks we bought.

We gisted and laughed about everything that happened at Precious resident as we ate.

After we’re done eating, I also took my bath.

When I exited the bathroom, Jezebel looked ready for me on the bed, I moved closer to where the bulb switch was, put the light to rest and…..

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My phone ringing tone woke me up as it started ringing, I checked who the caller was and saw that it was pastor Michael.” good morning Sir ” I yawned as I greeted him.” morning brother Ben, how are you doing ” he asked me.” fine ” I replied him.” hope you’re safe, I heard that the black widow and red gun clashed in your neighborhood yesterday, hope nothing happened to you ” he asked.” yes Sir, I was able to escape from my neighborhood safely ” I replied him.” glory onto the most high for the escape, are you coming to church today ” he asked.” no, I’m returning home, and I don’t think I’m returning to that school again ” I replied him” why ” he asked.” long story pastor, just pray for me ” I replied him.” okay, may the Lord grant you a safe journey and also be with you in every decision you make ” he prayed.” amen ” I said.” it was nice having you around ” he said smiling.” same here pastor, you’re a great person and I also wish to also possess that kind of trait ” I replied also smiling.” bye for Now pastor ” I said before dropping the call.” who was that ” Jezebel asked, yawning as she got off the bed.” that’s our student pastor, he called to check up on me ” I replied her.” alright, but I don’t think you should be letting any stranger on,on our location ” she said as she moved closer to me.” pastor Michael is no stranger, he’s a great guy and won’t mean me any harm ” I replied her smiling.” if you say so ” she said smiling as she planted a peck on my lip.” so when are we leaving ” she asked.” right now ” I replied her getting off the bed.” I can’t leave right now” she protested.” I’ve got to bath, brush and also change ny clothes ” she added raising her voice.” then go and bath, you can get a mint when we get outside because there’s no toothbrush here, and I’ll get us clothes when I get new card ” I said calming her down.” alright my prince charming ” she said smiling as she hugged me deeply. Before we left the guest house we lodged in, I had already informed Jezebel that she mustn’t let my mom know that her real name is Jezebel, we had to think for some minutes before I thought of naming her Sarah.

We left the guest house with Usman, remembered I told you I was going to hand them some cash after I request for a new ATM card from my bank which I already saw in that vicinity when I was still on the bike with Jezebel the previous day.

After collecting the new atm card and activated it, I withdrew thirty thousand naira from my account, gave fifteen thousand naira to Usman. I located a boutique which we entered to purchase new clothes. I made sure to select clothes that’s all covering for Jezebel because I know the kinda woman waiting for me at home.

After exhausting almost ten thousand naira on clothes, we embarked on the journey to Ogun state.” Ben, good morning ” our gateman greeted me as he opened the gate for me.” morning Sir, is my mom and dad at home” I asked him as we entered.” yes, they’re inside, they just returned from church few minutes ago ” he replied staring at Jezebel like she’s a kinda threat.” baba kamo, she’s a friend of mine Sarah ” I said introducing Jezebel to him.” Sarah meet baba kamo, he’s a good friend of mine ” I said also introducing baba kamo to Jezebel.

Jezebel tried to shook hand with him but I grunted and grudgingly, she partially knelt down to greet him.” kabo omo dada, omo to rewa to tun ni iwa ” baba kamo praised heras he assisted her to get up.

Jezebel smiled but I knew it was a fake one.” see you later baba ” I said to baba kamo as Ileft him and took Jezebel inside.

Mom was in the large living room when I entered. She jumped to her feet happily as she saw meand was about to come put me in her embrace when she suddenly stopped.

I knew she must have seen Jezebel behind.” good morning mom ” I said, smiling as I walked over to where she was and embraced.” morning my son ” shegreeted me as her stare was focus on Jezebel.” mommy, meet sister Sarah ” I said stretching my hands towards Jezebel and she knelt down for my mom at once, this timewith a smile, unlike when she knelt for baba kamo.

This put a smile on my mom’s face but I knew her well to know that it ain’t enough.” she’s one of the brethren in my church, she’s our choir mistress and she’s also staying in the same neighborhood that I’m staying in Lagos , but her families aren’t staying in the country, and she need where to stay before she travel to meet them in the next two days ” I swiftly explicated to my mom.” haaaaa, good child ” mom said motioning to Jezebel to move closer to her.” the house is your house, you’re welcome dear ” mom said embracing her, and in my mind I was like ” you’re embracing your daughter in-law unknowingly “.” you two must be tired, I just finished preparing a sumptuousmeal ” she said smiling.” Benjamin, take her to the visitor’s room and tell your dad that it’s time to eat, he’s inside the room ” she ordered.” alright mom ” I said smiling as I took Jezebel upstairs.

After I had shown Jezebel the visitor’s room, I embarked on the second task given to me.A feeble knock on the door, my dad asked meto come inside.

He was sitting down on the chair inside the room with a newspaper in his hand” good morning dad ” I greeted him prostrating on the beautiful marble floor.” morning son ” he replied dropping the newspaper, as he also removed his eyeglasses.” how was your journey” he asked me as I got up.” it wasn’t that stressful ” I replied him.” that’s good, hope you’ve seen your mom, she should be inside the kitchen ” dad said staring at me.” I’ve seen her, she even asked me to call you to the dining room,she’s through with the meal ” I replied him.” ohh, let’s go then, I’m hungry, you know your mom won’t allow anyone to even take a drop of water on Sunday until we get back from church ” dad said laughing as he stood up from the chair he was sitting on.” mom will always be mom ” I said laughing.” and I’ve something totell you first before mom is going to learn about it ” I said to dad as he was inserting hisleg into the slippers near the door.” alright, tell me ” dad said turning to look at me.” not now dad, after we’re done with food, I’ll tell you ” I replied dad.” alright son, let’s go ” he said opening the door.

I swiftly walked closer to him.” and dad, we’ve got a visitor, she’s my girlfriend but mom doesn’t know this ” I told dad as I got closerto him.” that’s my boy ” dad said smiling.” hope she’s beautiful ”he asked.” you’ll be mesmerized at her sight ” I replied him.” you took after your dad ” he said smiling as he placed his hand beside my shoulder.In the little family of mine, my brothers and I, we’re more closer to dad than we are to mom and we always inform dad about things we don’t dare letmom get hold of.

I called Jezebel out of the visitor’s room, she knelt down to greet dad and dad greeted her.

Dad stole a glance at me and smiled.

The covering clothes she had on couldn’t hide her beauty from dad.

Dad was already making inquiry about her from her as we moved downstairs.We were welcomed with clap as we got downstairs.

Six men with guns in their hands, surrounded mom. Only one of them has a mask onThey made mom knelt down in the middle, as she was pleading with them” what do you need in my house ” dad said manly moving closer to them with courage I didn’t know he had .” we’re here to kill everyone in this house and take what belong to us ” the masked onereplied, but the voice sounded familiar but the muffling couldn’t let me hear the real voice.” I’m ready to give you any amount you need, please don’t hurt my family ” dad pleaded.” it’s already late, your son already signed all of you death certificate” the masked guy said as he shot dad at once on his head and dad fell down.” dad ” I screamed running closer to him.

He puffed out blood from his mouth and shaked vigorously before he suddenly went stiff.” you dare to elope with my girl ” the masked guy said as heshot mom too.” noooo ” I screamed with tears dropping down from my eye profusely.” if you get the chance to return to this world again, you won’t cross Cancer ” the masked guy said taking off his mask.” pastor Michael ” I said, shocked to my marrow.” brother Ben of Christ” he said laughing and the others joined him as he walked closer to where I was beside my dad.” did I thought you to go after someone’s else girl in church ” he said hijacking me up.” no, please I’m sorry ” Isaid crying as I shook my head.” ohh, but it’s too late because no one see Cancer and live to tell about it, that’s why I had to let Scorpio introduce himself to my girl over there ” he said pointing at Jezebel.” to act as me ” he added laughing loud .” please spare me, I promise not to snitch on you or tell anyone who you really are ” I pleaded with tears on my eye.” too late ” he said placing the gun on my head.” noo. ” I screamed as he pulled the trigger.” nooooo ” I screamed as I opened my eyeI saw Samuel, Lekan and Usman standing infront of meThey all exchanged glance before they suddenly bursted into laughter.

I was sweating profusely even tho the fan was on.” haaa, pepper isn’t good oo ” Lekan said still laughing.” you all see that me asking us to run away when that girl get here this morning is the best thing to do ” Lekan added still laughing.” yes oo, we would have been the one having horror dream in broad daylight ” Usman said amidst laughter.” so it’s a dream ” I said sitting up on the chair.” no, it was a vision ” Samuel said also laughing.

That’s when I got hold of what was really happening, I had slept off after Jezebel stormed out angrily because I made an attempt to kiss her.” the holy spirit is real ”I said to myself standing up while the three idiots made jest of me.

I took my laptop and went inside the room.

I login my Facebook account and click to Precious wall to view all the pictures she has posted.

I found three of the girls I saw in my dreamin her room, including Flexii to have taken some of the pictures she has uploaded on Facebook.

I sighed deeply as everything dawn on me.

Pastor Michael is the notorious capon of red gun, that said much why he never left the school premises even after he graduated. And Precious who I trusted to be a good girl was the capon of black widow.

I knew it was God that had shown me what was gonna happen to me because I was already keen on disobeying my mom’s warning .

I picked the small phone and inserted myearphone into it as I dialed Jezebel number.

She didn’t pick it and after two trials, I decided to message her.” I’m sorry for what happened today, I know I shouldn’t have acted that way but when I’m with you, I can’t seem to control myself and I’m not ableto think well because I love you so much but that’s not important right now, what’s important is that you’ve to get out of thiscountry as soon as possible, don’t take chance with cancer any longer, I know you don’t want to return to the state because of what your dad did to your mom, by framing her up to get her deported so that he could marry another lady, but United state ain’t the only country on the world map, Canada ain’t a bad place to be also.

Please stay safe and I’m also traveling out of the country soon.

Bye, love ”I typed the message upthere and send it to her.

I drop the phone and started packing my clothes.When I was done packing, I took my bathand dressed up. As I was dressing up, my phone started ringing , I checked the screen and find out it was Jezebel.” hello ” I said as I picked the call.” how did you know about my dad and mom ” she asked me, I could tell that she was terrified at the other end.” you don’t need to know, all you’ve got to do is just make sure you get out of this country soon ” I repliedher.” I’m curious to know ” she said.” if our journey cross themselves later in the future, maybe I’m gonna tell you but now I’ve got to go ” I replied her.” alright, and I’m also sorry for slapping you earlier, that was too much for me ” she saidand I could hear her cackled.” it’s alright, I’ve to go now, bye ” I said and wanted to drop the call.” wait, ” she swiftly said and I halted on dropping the call.” where are you going to ” she asked.” Canada ain’t a bad place to be ” I replied dropping the call at once.

It came as a shock to my friends when I told them I was dropping out of school.

I told them it was something I’ve got to do and narrated my dream to them.

Tho they blame it on the food I had.” it’s the pepper inside the porridge you ate that tampered with your dream ” Lekan had commented.

But I told them that I wasn’t the naive type to believe just any dream but I was sure that the dream was just a revelation..

I told them to stylishly get away from Precious so that she won’t notice and since I won’t also be around again, she won’t have any course to hang around with them.I also informed them about the house, that my mom has already paid for all the years they’re gonna live in it.Only my clothes, laptop and original charger were the only things I took from the house, I left everything for them, including my PlayStation 5.They’re sad to let me go but they had to.I collected my phone from the engineer on the way.

Convincing mom to send me to Canada to join Oscar was easy. I told her that the greatest cultist group in the campus asked me to join them or they’re going to kill me.

Tho I told my dad in details the reason for my action.

Mom send me to live with her uncle that wasstaying in Port Harcourt, claiming thatOgun state wasn’t safefor me as they helped me to process my visa.

Three months later, myvisa was approved andI was finally set to depart for Canada and join Oscar.I was anxious on my first day at university of Waterloo.

I had submitted my credentials and also did the trials on my system at home, Oscarwas there to put me through everything.

Oscar was in his last year, he was working on a project which kepthim out of school, so itwas my head for myself.

My heart started beating faster as I got to the school.

Everyone was white but when I started seeing black faces, I became calm a bit.

I was about to enter the class I was supposed to attend when someone called my name behind me.

I was happy to see Jezebel, as she ran to me and fell in my embrace.

Well, all that was four years ago, right now, I’m tired on reminiscing on the past, I just want to focus on my wedding which is happening tomorrow with Sarah.

Asking if you’re invited?, yes you are but on one condition, ifyou promise not to let my mom know that Sarah isn’t my wife’s real name, she can’t know that Sarah’s real name is Jezebel or else we’re going to see the fastest divorce in the world. And please, a minute silent to Precious, my friend told me that she was gun down on the day oftheir convocation.

Asking about pastor Michael, you can prepare him a nice meal if you want to visit him in Kirikiri in Lagos where he’s serving a life sentence.

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