Kingsworld

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Chapter 27. "You miss me right" I asked Peter over the phone, I know I promised to forget him, but calling him and flirting around like we normally do, I won't just suddenly stop that. Am taking it slowly. "Yea, I miss your daily challenge" he said making me remember what Paul said. My mood darkened, I them cleared my throat. "I have to go now, I have some assignment to finish" I said, he sighed "Sure I will let you be, I have to sleep early, I now have two store to manage" he said and I heard him yawn. Yea business have been good for him, he is growing and I have faith he will be more in the future. "Alright, goodnight then" I said. "Goodnight love" he said and hung up, nothing confuse me more than him calling me love. I brought out my book to deal with my assignment, part of the reason I hate school, I was half way when my phone rang, I went for it thinking its Peter, on seeing its an unsaved number my excitement ...

Chapter 26 Luckily I got the admission, in the state university, am more civil with my parents, I learnt soap and cream making, it was good, am always selling it now and my customers always order for more, all in all business and school is good. I once gathered the courage to go visit Peter's parents and they literally shove me off the door after calling me slut and whore, I didn't tell Peter. He also told me that Paul called him and apologized but he said he have nothing against him that he should call me instead, and the swine don't have the gut to yet. The hardest part of school is going an entire day without seeing Peter, my night feels hunted since I always sleep without his warmth, he calls me always, and damn do I love that. I was about going to sleep when my phone rang, thinking its Peter I went to it only to see a foreign number, I instantly know who, I wanted to ignore but Peter asked me to make peace with everything and everybody. "Hello" Paul...

Chapter 25 For the fact that our Christmas and New year wasn't exactly fun cause of my pregnant and the baby, Peter decide to take me out on a date, in the middle of January. "Am glad you're now back to your formal self" he said as he drops his juice, I just nodded, my mouth is filled with meet, he always knows how to spoil a lady. We never talked about the kiss, I guess he chalked it off as my emotional break down, and I never told him about what he said in his sleep. Though I never asked me but the feeling I had when I heard is still with me, I always replay it on my mind. "So what's your plan for me" I said after eating now taking the refreshments, I know he always have plans, I just hope it doesn't involve me staying at home like before. "Nothing much" he shrugged, I narrowed my eyes at him making him laugh, "how cute love" yea that's his new name for me and every time is slips out of his mouth my stomach turns in the...

Chapter 24      I felt him move back,I leaned forward, am determined, nothing can change it, even the fact he seem to be thinking another thing, he kept avoiding until his back touched the bed and I on top him, the best position if you ask me. I then move to kiss him again but his words crumble my walls revealing the emotions I have fought so hard to hide. "If this is your way to fight or avoid grieve, am not going to be a part of it" he said as he made move to push me up, he stopped as he saw the tears streaming down. He then placed me on his face and gently stroke my hair. "Its better than the emotionless character" he said as I soaked his white shirt. "My baby died" I said in between sobs as it dawn on me "after all this, I still lost him" I said as I recall the insult and how our parents abandoned us, even now they're not here, except for Lydia who visited. "Am sorry" he said as he stroke me giving me the best feeling of co...

Chapter 23      When I woke up I noticed the strong smell of antiseptic, even before I opened my eyes to see the fan slowly turning, I then noticed the warm hands engulfing my tiny ones, it brought a small smile to my lips cause its a warmth I have gotten accustomed to. I then turned towards him, he raised his head, he had worry edge on his face, but it lit up when he took in my face, he smiled. "You're awake" he said I just gave him a slight nod, he left I guess to call the doctor and I instantly missed his warmth.not long the doctor and two nurse walked in. "How are you feeling" He asked using his stethoscope on me, "Am fine" I said barely above a whisper, he gave me a slight nod, then move to the nurses and gave them some instructions before leaving, not long after they all left leaving me alone with Peter. "I know it may sound like a lie, but damn you're beautiful even in this condition" he said and I giggled lowly. "Wher...

Chapter 22 He came home late, I was worried when he came back, but he took me off guard when he took me to a tight embrace, I was surprise but nevertheless returned the gesture, cause its not everyday I get to feel him this close. "What's wrong" I asked looking at his worried face, he went and sat down still holding my hand "Our formal house was robbed" he said and I gasped, clasping my mouth with my hand, "I met Emeka in my way back and he told me, it was last night, and Mama Emma husband was killed" he said and tears came streaming down, we escaped the ordeal by just a day, he wiped away my tears. "I was so afraid, I never want anything to happen to you" he said, I can feel his sincerity "just the thought of you getting hurt worn me out" he said, in situation like this makes me wonder what he feels, am I just a challenge to him that makes his life interesting or am I something more. "Nothing will happen" I assured h...

Chapter 21 My afternoon nap was cut short because of the loud bang on the door, I refrained myself fron cursing, thinking it might be Lydia, its been long she visited since she brought her parents i thought to myself. I opened the door only to see a very angry woman, Peter's mom, I stood frozen with zero idea of what to do or say. "Good afternoon ma" I finally say, she took in my features from head to toe. She scrunches her face after she realize I have been sleeping. "Sorry I took time to open up" I added, "come in" I said with visible nervousness, I feel like nothing I do will please her, but I can't stop trying. "So you're here sleeping like madam while my poor son is outside working his life out" she said with much hatred, I hung my head low since I have no reply for that. "You think God will forgive you for destroying my son's life" she fumed, if only Paul could take his own fair share of blame, for Christ sak...

Chapter 20 I kept talking with the girls, more like they kept talking, reminiscing about the old school days, I paid little attention, I just kept searching the crowd for Peter couldn't see him, am worried he knows nobody here and might be bored. Am also worried the ladies will be all over him, he is barely 20 so he is sex on stick, with the thought of girls around him, I made my move to find him. "Excuse me ladies" I said as I slowly stood up. "You stay a moment away from him" Ifeoma said I just smiled. 'Better hold him tight, he is such a temptation " Cassandra chipped in. I smiled and walked away. I kept searching but couldn't find him. Its as if he isn't in the hall. I then brought out my phone to call him, wasn't paying attention where am heading to, I collided with someone, but before I could fall the person caught me and drew me up. "Easy there heavy" he said, I smiled as the familiar lemon smell hits me. "Pet...

Chapter 19 My mood got worse as days went by, I never told Peter I kept receiving calls from not only from girls but also boys, even my ex called me spewing all sort of rubbish, Peter never asked much but I think he noticed everything. I couldn't sleep Saturday night, worst, Peter left me, to work, he stopped working Sunday, I wonder is he couldn't stand my mood that's why he went to work. I switched off my phone not to get more calls, I decided to bath and sleep, I went inside the bath around 12. I heard the door open while am in the bath, "Heavy" I heard peter called and my lips curved in smile, he always does that to me. "Stop calling me that" I said. "But that's what you are" he teased, I heard the door again, I called but no response, my shoulder slumps, he left. I walked out after bathing and saw a dress on top the bed, I walked towards it. I saw a written note on top it, its a beautiful blue gown, a perfect one for a pregnant wo...

Chapter 18      Its early December, the weather is chilly. Am 8 months gone so am taking expecting my baby next year, am now in the market buying baby wears, business have been good, I want Peter to open up something for me. Instead he said I will start my school once I put to bed, that I should live like a beautiful young girl and who knows I might attract a rich guy. His words not mine, it shows he will never be interested in me, it broke my heart but its just his feeling. "Tonia" I heard my name, I raised my head to see Ifeoma my classmate, she was our school gossip, she looked at my stomach with wide eyes. "You're married" she said, not even a question, Lord, why do I have to see her of all people, now she will spread the news. "Yes" I said smiling, I just have to play along and hope I never see her again. "Wow, congrat, so finally you joined the clique of the 'marry before graduating' hmm" she said, I just smiled "If...

Chapter 17. I looked at him and was mesmerized with the intensity of his eyes, he blinked twice waking me from the trance, I then inhaled and exhaled. "No, I was just being difficult, I think its the pregnancy" I said, and his shoulder slumps, like he's relieved, I don't want to make things difficult for him by telling him am in love with him. "Alright, so what's for dinner" he said and I smiled, his quite the eater and I love it, go bath first you will eat when you're done, he agreed. Am trembling, not because am in labour, am just 6 months gone, am trembling cause before me is Peter's parents and they're angry, the truth is out, the guilty look on Lydia's fave shows she's sorry. "So you tricked us" His mother fumes, I cowered, I have no idea how they found out, Lydia promised not to tell them, they will just take Peter away with them leaving me alone, my parents don't care, the thought of Peter leaving made tears ...

Chapter 16 Everything kept moving smoothly, business is fine, I urged him to open up something for me he refused, he wants to shoulder everything himself. Lately things are different, I always catch me stealing glances at me, he smile more to me, always starts up conversation. With the things happening, my hope have rise, I feel like his feelings for me is now more than mutual. So today I dressed up nicely, my stomach is now visible, am proud of it, I heard nothing from Paul or my parents, not that I care. So today I dressed up nicely with a nicely prepared food to go and give my man. All my hope and happiness was torn to pieces when I saw all the girls fawning all over him. "What's going on here" I said, with anger, my reasoning have left me, he was surprise seeing me, a girl the one that had her arms on him smirked at me. "Tonia" he called and I turned to him, I couldn't read his facial expression. "They're customers" he said, customer...

Chapter 14 Am now 3 months gone, my baby bumb is coming out, I have started my antenatal, I sometimes go with Lydia if she visit, Peter is always busy. "So what the doctors say" she asked, she didn't go with me today, she decided to stay home and help me clean the house. "That, we're both healthy, that I should take my drugs and fruit,eat more of vegetables" I said as I focused my eyes on the Kdrama am watching. Peter hates it, he says they're over dramatic, but it move market, since girls love it a lot. "Good, Paul called, he said everything is fine, all of a sudden he is our parents favorite" she said with a bit of disgust, I have wondered a thousand times if I should tell her the truth, she deserves to know. "I have something to tell you" I turned to her, but I paused my movie, wouldn't want to miss a single scene. "What" she asked. "Peter is not responsible" I said. She burrowed her eyesbrow showing ...

Chapter 14 Am now 3 months gone, my baby bumb is coming out, I have started my antenatal, I sometimes go with Lydia if she visit, Peter is always busy. "So what the doctors say" she asked, she didn't go with me today, she decided to stay home and help me clean the house. "That, we're both healthy, that I should take my drugs and fruit,eat more of vegetables" I said as I focused my eyes on the Kdrama am watching. Peter hates it, he says they're over dramatic, but it move market, since girls love it a lot. "Good, Paul called, he said everything is fine, all of a sudden he is our parents favorite" she said with a bit of disgust, I have wondered a thousand times if I should tell her the truth, she deserves to know. "I have something to tell you" I turned to her, but I paused my movie, wouldn't want to miss a single scene. "What" she asked. "Peter is not responsible" I said. She burrowed her eyesbrow showin...

Chapter 13 We're standing in front of a building, Peter is thinking of renting a room from there, its not new or old, its just decent, I wonder where he will get the money. "I came across it when I was hunting for food" he said, yea its not far from the hotel, I looked around the environment, its not bad. "So I copied the agents number and called him he will come show me inside the room tomorrow, I just want to show you first" he said and the honor I felt for that was immeasurable. "Its fine, but how do you expect we pay for it" don't get me wrong, am still with the idea we may still go back to our parents and beg. "I have a little savings,my dad luckily gives us allowance, but since I had no interest in anything so I ended up saving most of it" he said, its easy to imagine Peter that way. Luckily I also have a little savings from working as a salesgirl, but my initial plan was to use it for my school, things are now different. ...

Chapter 12 "I think here is perfect" he said as he settles down on the bed, we paid for a hotel room, am a bit relieved that its not my formal street, though its the town but different neighborhood. "Yes, but we can't stay here forever, after it then what" I said, no matter how far I look at the future I can't see any happy or bright moment. "Calm your horses, we will figure things out" he said "first let's find something to eat"  he said and left, and for the million times suicide krept into my mind I so want an easy way out. I looked around but find nothing useful and beside I want a painless death. Then again I figured how difficult it will be forel Peter then I decided not to do it at least not yet. "Wakey, wakey" I heard his voice as he nudge me, I rubbed my eyes, I must have fallen asleep "here" he said, handing a back to me, I opened and it was a mouth watering fried rice, for long I had no appetite but...

Chapter 11 I feel bad for what I have done, worst Paul didn't come out to help the situation, I misjudged him, maybe truthfully he followed Peter's footsteps then why isn't he here as Peter is here. "I won't allow her raise that bastard under this roof" she barked "Indirectly you're asking me to leave" Peter stared at her. She hesitated before replying "Am saying she should go, you have a future ahead of you" she said "So does she" Peter said pointing at me, I have never heard of anyone standing for a baby that isn't his. "Don't ruin your life for her" "Mom, its certain you guys won't accept her, and I can't stand and watch her being cast put by both families, so I will just leave with her to safe you all the stress and embarrassment" he said, not waiting for his mother to reply he went inside and brought out his bag, he must have prepared beforehand. "Come Missy, let's go...

Chapter 10 "Peter?" Lydia asked with disbelieve. His parents are also surprised, I guess am not the only one that sees him as a saint, I know he will deny the fact and the real truth will come out, but if its just for a second I want them to see him for who he is. "Are you sure" my dad asked, I kept quiet, maybe I said the wrong thing. "Is it true" his mother asked looking his way, the unexpected happened, he laughed, full blown out laugh, that's something I've never seen before, had the situation been different I would've revelled on it "Its true" He said, I heard the gasp from everyone, but I don't think anybody is as shocked as I am. "What" his father barked I cowered "Its one night gone wrong" he said calmly, I looked at Paul, I couldn't read his expression, should I confess?, it will look like a child's play if I do. I watched Peters father came close to him and gave him a resonating slap. I...

Chapter 10 "Peter?" Lydia asked with disbelieve. His parents are also surprised, I guess am not the only one that sees him as a saint, I know he will deny the fact and the real truth will come out, but if its just for a second I want them to see him for who he is. "Are you sure" my dad asked, I kept quiet, maybe I said the wrong thing. "Is it true" his mother asked looking his way, the unexpected happened, he laughed, full blown out laugh, that's something I've never seen before, had the situation been different I would've revelled on it "Its true" He said, I heard the gasp from everyone, but I don't think anybody is as shocked as I am. "What" his father barked I cowered "Its one night gone wrong" he said calmly, I looked at Paul, I couldn't read his expression, should I confess?, it will look like a child's play if I do. I watched Peters father came close to him and gave him a resonating slap. I...