Novels by Otu Harriet

A MONTH LATERGisella and Agnes fully recovered and were discharged home. Gisel returned back to her studies and handling of her father's company, being herself without fear or intimidation with the help of Mr. George, Antonio's secretary.She became very brave, confident, bold and full of herself. She no longer allowed the words and behavior of others to pull her down.She became a role model to a lot of young ladies going through low self-esteem and excelled in everything she did.Loretta finally got out of coma and was later placed on a therapy to help her overcome the experience she went through in Bello's hands.Few weeks later, she confessed her relationship with Bello and how she planned to eliminate Gisella with the help of him.Ciara and Ben were so disappointed in their daughter after hearing her confession." How could you do this, Lore? Is that how we trained you?", Ciara exclaimed in tears.

Bello strolled towards Loretta, chuckling with the gun pointing at her head. She cried and crawled back, finding means to escape the rootless beast in front of her." Please, spare my life""Huh? Spare your life, you said?( smirks amidst laughter) Do you think I'm so dumb to let you off the hook so you can expose me? Huh!! Never, bitch, not even in your dreams ", said Bello, kneeling beside her with the gun over her skull." Please ", she pleaded in tears." Just say your last prayers, honey", he shouted.**********Paola, Bianca and Loretta's parents, Mrs. Ciara and Mr. Ben sped towards the location shown on the GPS in their vehicle." Drive a little faster, Ben", Ciara cried, devastated." I am, honey. Just pray we're not so late. I've already informed the police and I'm sure they're already on their way. They should even be there by now ", replie

ON THE ROADLoretta drove along the road, looking all distressed. A white cab followed keenly behind her, keeping a close watch on her. She checked the seat beside her and took her phone. She anxiously surfed through and dialed Paola's line, staring through the side mirror." Hey, Lore, what's up with you ?", Paola's voice echoed from the other end of the phone." Fine, I guess ", she answered absent mindedly, gazing at the car behind her through the mirror, wondering." Hey, girl, is everything okay? You seem so down and absent minded. Come on, tell me, what is it?"" Huh? oh, yeah, umm, are you home? I need to talk to you ", she answered." Yeah, I'm home but can you tell me what is going on now? I'm a little worried"" Don't worry, we'll talk about it when I get there. I've got to go now. Need to handle something urgently, bye "

Antonio sighed and stood up from the floor, turning back to Gisella, Desmond and Lizzy. Gisella cried and raced to hug him. Desmond and Lizzy stared at her while she approached her father in tears.Antonio hugged her, comforting, "It's okay, honey. Everything is finally over. ( withdraws her from his arms and held her cheeks with his hands) I'm so sorry for not listening to you, dear. I'm really sorry for everything, baby(sobs).Gisella wiped his tears and hugged him, tightly with a faint smile, crying." It's okay, dad. I've already forgiven you for everything and I'm so sorry for not saving you(sobs). Forgive me dad, forgive me for returning so late from the hospital ".Antonio kissed her forehead and hugged her again, brushing his hand through her hair." It's okay, honey, it's okay. Don't blame yourself so much for what happened.(chuckles) I'm so happy to see you grow so strong and brave, fighting for yourself and th

THE ANTONIO' S MANSIONRECAP" Get out of here, I'll handle this....", said Gisella." No, Gisel, we can't leave you here all alone with this evil woman.....Lizzy can go with her while I stay with you.....", Desmond insisted." No, you can't be here.....Leave now....", Gisella yelled.Natasha laughed, " Aww, such a touching scene....but I've got a bad news for you, honey. No one is living here alive......", she responded, approaching with dark eyes.Lizzy and Desmond trembled. Gisella shaded them and began to pray.****************Suddenly, an heavy wind started to blow, lifting and sending things flying in the air with Agnes still lying unconscious on the floor . Gisella, Desmond and Lizzy gazed around nervously." What's happening? ", Lizzy and Desmond queried." I don't know but you guys need to stay calm,

THE ANTONIO'S MANSIONNatasha got to where Agnes laid unconscious and kneeled beside her, passing her hand through her hair." Poor thing..... I didn't want to do this, Aggie but you left me no option. Curiosity, they say kills the cat. Is time to go, honey....fare thee well and send my regards to those over there......"She stood up and gazed down at her with dark eyes.Gisella, Desmond and Lizzy arrived and pulled over in front of the gate. They hurriedly got down and sped towards the door."Agnes.....!! Aggie !!! ", Lizzy cried, approaching the door.Gisella banged the door but there was no response or sign of anyone approaching from inside. She tried to open it again." Oh, God.....it's locked.....", she cried." What? So what are we going to do now? Don't you have a spare key or a master key? We can't waste much more time over here......", Desmond exclaimed nervousl

Leyla arrived home from Damsel's house. She swiftly glanced at her wristwatch happily."(sighs), Great, its now 6:30pm, am glad I got home before Daniel...."She immediately dashed off to the kitchen and hurriedly started making dinner." Dan will be so happy when I break the news of my pregnancy to him.(sighs) Our marriage will finally be back to normal like when we got married earlier on.....(smiles)."She spied out of the kitchen towards the door and sighed with a faint smile." Come home soon, Dan....", she muttered faintly and returned to her chores.**********HOURS LATERLeyla set the table and stood anxiously at the hall, parading around, waiting for Daniel to arrive but it's seems like forever.She kept glancing at the door and back the clock, impatiently." Why is he not yet in? its already 9:54pm...

THE WALTER'S MANSIONLeyla stood in the hall desolated, smoking and drinking as she stared into space." what am I living in this world for....? Is better to be dead than live in this hell called life...God why all this...."She murmured in her thoughts depressed. She sighed and took a mini bottle on the table and glanced at it for a while before dropping its contents into her drink.Leyla reached for the drink about to sip it when a ring from her phone suddenly interrupted. She gazed at the phone for a while and ignored it but its kept ringing endlessly." Goodness, why can't people let me be for just a minutes....this is so annoying..... ", she muttered, reaching for the phone." Dora....? why is she calling.....? Didn't she tell me she'll be at a meeting.....? what is making her call so urgently.....?", she muttered, answering the call." hello, Dora....wat's up

A MONTH AFTERIt's been a month now since Daniel gave Leyla the divorce papers but she thrived to hold on as she find means to make things work.Damsel had been feeling quite unwell of late with signs of headache , weakness and nausea. She couldn't tell what exactly was going on with her neither had she visited the hospital to find out because they couldn't afford the bill.THE DRAKE' S HUTDamsel got out of the room all dressed with a weak, pale face exiting the house."Gosh...am damn late today...", she muttered." Honey...wait ...I think it's better you stay home today and take some rest . You know your health is not that good of late. I'll go out and get some money so you can visit the hospital", Stephen called, approaching from the kitchen." No....dear, don't worry. I'll be fine. I don't want to have any issues with Mrs. Prisca. You know how she is when it comes to

HOSPITALKnock.... Knock..." yes... come in... ", a voice called from the office.Dora slowly opened the door and beckoned Leyla. They both marched into the office, nervously." Good morning, Laura...", greeted Dora." Hey...Dora, it's been a while we met....come have a seat...."" Thanks dear"Leyla and Dora slowly settled in a chair in front of them." So...tell me, what brought you here and how may I help you....? "Leyla and Dora looked at each other with a faint smile. Leyla quickly beckoned her to go ahead."Uhm...sorry for that...."said, Laura, nervously." No....problem, am listening...."" Uhmm...Laura. We need a little help from you(signs).This is my friend, Leyla. She had been married for 10 years now but no sign of pregnancy. All the necessary checks and tr

DORA'S HOUSEIt was almost midnight and the party was at its climax. Everyone at the party was having great time, Prisca and Dora were no exceptional expect Leyla who stood by the mini bar, drinking herself out in frustration." Hey....Prisy .....,"Dora called,nudging her on the shoulder."look over there, I've been watching her since the party begun. she has been drinking all night", added Dora, pointing at Leyla." That is definitely not good. Come on, let's go talk to her...."They hurried to her side and pulled her away to a sofa nearby." Leave me alone...", said, Leyla, drunk." No, dear. We need to put some senses into this thick skull of yours." stated Prisca." How could you be doing this to yourself...? Stop being unfair to yourself, Leyla.... You are not the only married woman without a child...", exclaimed, Dora, nervou

PRISY'S FASHIONLeyla and Dora pulled over in front of the shop chuckling as they alight." It was so funny, Ley, she was so embarrassed when I approached her after that...."" It serves her right. No one messes around my husband and go scot free. (laughs) You should have even dragged in the mud."" Don't worry, honey, we'll still find a way to deal with her later. I, Dora will teach her not to mess with someone else's husband."" That's my girl....", said Leyla with a smile.They entered the shop immersed in their gossips and laughter.Drawn by their loud laughs, Damsel swiftly turned to see who entered." Who are these...? Don't they have manners? How can you walk into someone's shop with such disturbance(sighs)", she whispered underneath her breath, turning back to her work." hey...Leyla, Dora..... what a pleasant surprise? You guys finall