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Updated in 2021-06-20 11:30:39
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*now you are here with me I feel like am going to loose you,like this will not last for long, like I don't deserve you*(IRIS)
BENIN
MUM !!! Iris Ezinna is all over the social media"
Erin yelled from the stairs as she ran to meet her mother into the family private living room handing her the phone
"There's a video there of her and the prince , with the whole drama of the previous week"
"Who is Iris Ezinna" senator James asked at his daughter excitement looking from Esomo to Erin who seemed to have forgotten his existence in the room
"She is a girl from...ouch ! mom" Erin was about to speak from excitement but got brushed off by her mother with a pinch that caused her to flinch in pain
" she is no one , just a slut trending in social media"Esomo explained quickly rolling her eyes at Erin who rubbed her laps in pain
"May I also take a look since it involves the prince " he asked hopefully stretching his hands , James was not concerned about the social media scene but it was the surname Ezinna that got his attention , it in some way brought back hope , he was desperate for any information that could lead him to his former love Oyekachi even if it meant tracing all the Ezinnas he heard or came across, their family background but for one she might be dead or married with family and grown up kids .
"Really James you don't want to waste your time on such nonsense" Esomo said frivolously trying to change the topic
" besides you said you wanted to see me now Erin excuse us ,I and your father was about to have a conversation before you barged in "
"But mom that really hurts " she said childishly rubbing her hands
James scrutinized them both and concluded from their strange behaviour the video was worth a glance but instead let it slide
"No ..I want her to stay , I have a few important things to say to the both of you"
"Dad like right now, is this a family meeting or just a brief announcement of your next trip to some country " Erin inquired this time looking at her father
"Just sit and hear me out my dear girl" he said with a light chuckle
"What's this about James , why do I feel like you are about to say something terrible" Esomo asked as she straightened up looking at him in a worried manner
"It depends on how you would take it , firstly while you where busy with whatever drove you and Erin to Anambra I decided to send an email to our Party with an eligible candidate to replace me .."
"What are you talking about James " Esomo asked impatiently "Eligible candidate for what"
"I am no longer running for the governorship election ,I realized its not what I want to do at this stage of my life "
"You are a wicked man James, you are very wicked " Esomo flared up "
"Mom your reaction towards dads decision is uncalled for" Erin stated looking surprise at her mom reactions
"Shut up " Esomo yelled "how do you expect me to go out to face my friends, the WFI as a whole , James this is a slap to my face ,a shameful disgrace"
"Am the one running for that position not you so I don't get why it's a slap to your face Esomo, it's my decision and its final as we speak it should be all over the media by now" James replied
As if on cue Esomo phone vibrated at the side stool and it was the VP of WFI "this was not the plan James , how would Erin be eligible for Prince William with a status as lowly as a senator , we need the power ,with the queen support everything was suppose to be possible"
"I allowed myself to be influenced by your selfish desires Esomo, I have endured years of marriage with you, I have put up with your tantrums and obnoxious attitudes for years something's have to change"
"What is your point"
"I want a Divorce "
"What ? " Esomo and Erin both yelled as Erin stood up looking at her father
"Dad ! " Erin called out in bewilderment "you can't divorce mom"
"Am sorry honey but its for our own sakes" James stated looking at his daughter
Erin walked out of the living room in anger.
"When did you decide all this James , is it because of that maid" Esomo asked in a calm tone that left Senator James cautious of her next action
"What maid " he feigned
"Ohh Don't pretend , you think I don't know what your plans is abi to abandon us and jump right in to the arms of that cheating slut of a maid"
"Can you hear your self, is like you are slowly loosing your mind" James roared at her but inwardly he knew she was referring to kachi
"Oyekachi Ezinna , look me straight in the eyes and tell me you are not looking for her" Esomo replied going closer to where he sat
There was silence from James that was Esomo cue to rant "After all this years James , you want to walk away from what we have because of someone as inconsequential as that bitch"
"Enough of all this , Enough" James yelled standing up "Both of us parting ways is for the best , you and I both know the real story behind our marriage, I never ever had any intention to Marry you Esomo , Oyekachi was the only woman I ever lo..."
Esomo gave him a deafening slap that stopped him from completing his sentence ,her eyes had turned red with rage .
James held himself from rubbing the flinching pain of the slap as he slowly walked away from her
"No..nooh, I will make sure you never set your eyes on her , its me or no one else James" she mumbled more to herself as she paced round the room
"You cant divorce me James , at least not because of a poverty stricken maid."
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ANAMBRA STATE
"I need to talk to you Iris, please " Chuks pleaded
"The sight of you disgust me chuks, you have succeeded in ruining my happiness what else do you want" Iris asked tired of pushing him away as she stood at a corner of the street with her Ghana must go bag alongside a black handbag,she observed the distance between where they stood and his familiar rangerover jeep carelessly parked at a distance .
"I feel remorseful towards my actions ,that's why am here, you have to understand that I had my reasons" he said pleadingly
The more he spoke the more she became riled up she didn't know when her hands landed on his face twice , he seemed comfortable with her actions which made Iris groaned in frustration as she decided to leave his offending presence.
Chuks grabbed her hands
"I told you not to ever lay your filthy hands on me" Iris yelled grabbing her hands away
"Am sorry if hitting me would make you feel better then do it , I can't exactly define what ....aaargh !the few times I met you have done to my life , but it makes me deep down want to have something real with you and be better" Chuks confessed looking her deep in the eyes "am falling in love with you"
"Is this another game you want to play to force me
to marry you again...
" my father threatened me ..that's why I did all I did to force you into marriage with me "
"What ? I don't get chuks " she yelled "will it justify the fact I have been painted in the whole Anambra state as a gold digger and a prostitute "
Iris couldn't help it remembering her recent trip to town and the messages that has been trending on social media with picture tags of her and the Prince of Konga.
"Dad threatened to disown me and forfeit my right to the family inheritance if I don't marry you" Chuks explained "my actions was based on pressure and my own selfish interest, now I just don't care "
"You and your father had no right whatsoever to make decisions concerning my life without knowing how I felt,are you happy now am sad and leaving in shadows of myself , just stay away from me please"
"At least forgive me Iris , give me a chance with you, if that Edo prince really loves you he wouldn't have left despite every thing" Chuks stated
"To hell with the both of you " Iris replied this time looking him straight in the eyes as tears began to flow at the bitter truth of his words if Liam really loved her he wouldn't have left her
She walked away without turning back to look at chuks, this time she was less bothered about the weight of her bag .
"Let me drop you at the park " Chuks yelled after her
"I don't need your help " she yelled back
Iris couldn't explain how her once peaceful life had drastically turned upside down, she was yet to recover from the shock Liam lied to her about his royal background, she had to find out in a humiliated way by his mother , she had never felt so belittled and useless in her entire life because her family was poor.
She couldn't stop the flow of tears as she trekked down the dusty paths of her village ,this has been the most terrible holiday .
What was best for her now was to forget William Obazee ever had a special place in her heart , she had to stop thinking of him and move on, she was of less importance to him ,what else could justify the fact he walked out of her a week ago without giving her a chance , the fact he hid his identity from her or even the fact their love was of less value to him besides they where of different class she was a poor girl with big dreams he was a royal prince who had every thing at a flick of his finger
What happened to the promises he made never to leave her , when he had succeeded in stealing her heart, body and soul ,he had simply walked away without looking back.
Now she hated the fact she loved him and was still affected even at the slight mention of his name.
After wiping the tears from her cheeks She paused to stop a bike man giving him directions to the park where she would board a Bus to Edo state.
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KONGA PALACE
Osato the Oba right hand man and bodyguard with the kings permission strode into the spacious office ,he took a low bow with his head in respect to the king.
"Its okay Osato you can seat and tell me what I want to hear" Oba osemwengie said in a calm tone pushing his laptop to a corner , his crown rested at a corner of his desk ,as his grey hair gave him a definite look with a permanent frown line stamped on his forehead unlike the crown which made him look like he had the world problems on his shoulder
"The video that has gone viral about the prince and the girl was taken down today your highness "
"Good good good , the last thing I need is my Son name dragged to the mud" the Oba stated rubbing his hands "how about the story concerning a ghastly motor accident and rubbish they are saying about his death"
"We are still working on that Sir, soon the rumour will die down "
"Great , I hope it dies down soon, I hate all this gossipers that call themselves bloggers ,they will not ask questions but will just flood the social media with rubbish , Imagine the one I read today stating my son drank to stupor that led to his sudden death" The Oba signed rubbing his forehead
Osato chuckled "the prince is good looking and scandal is bound to chase after him , it can't be avoided now I understand why he hid his identity in school"
"Do you think that Girl " he tried recalling her name
"The girl my son went to meet at Anambra state , what can you make of her"
"Am confused as well your Highness, looks can be deceptive, on my first meeting with her I was able to see why the prince fell in love with her , I also find it difficult to believe she is all they paint her to be but you can never know sir" Osato stated honestly looking at the king
"Hmmmm, that would be all Osato , Tell the cook to send my meal here, I would have my dinner early since the Queen is not around "
"Yes your highness" Osato bowed
"Also the young man involved in the accident with my son , see to it that he is well attended to at the hospital also ease certain financial debts in his family till he is better"
"Yes your Majesty"
"You may leave now "The Oba said dismissively , his concern for that driver was out of pity because of his state and also Liam would have wanted to the favour if he was here.
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