I needed answers, and I needed them now. I slowly got out of bed, my legs shaking beneath me. I stumbled towards the door, determined to find out what had happened to me.
As I reached the door, I realized it was locked. I was trapped. Panic set in, and I started banging on the door, screaming for help.
But my cries were met with silence. No one came to my aid. I was alone, and I was at their mercy.
I slid to the floor, defeated and helpless. Tears streamed down my face as I realized the true extent of my situation.
I was a prisoner, and I had no idea what my captors had planned for me.
As I sat there, feeling hopeless and trapped, I heard footsteps outside the door. My heart racing, I looked up to see Ekene standing in the doorway, a sly smile spreading across his face.
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“I see you’re feeling a bit better.” he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm
I glared at him, my @nger and h*tred burning brighter than ever before.
“What do you want from me?” I screamed, my voice laced with ven0m. “I trusted you, Ekene! I thought you were helping me out of my mess, but instead, you’re a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Tell me, what’s my offense? Why did you and your people choose to hurt me??”
I sobbed uncontrollably, the tears streaming down my face. My body shook with rage and hurt, as I confronted the betrayal.
Ekene chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement.
“Are you done ranting?? so, at your age, you can still be fooled….ha ha ha.. he laughed sacarstically shaking his head. “I can’t believe the overhyped, almighty Nonye could be fooled so easily, by the way, you should thank your star because by now you shouldn’t be able to walk not to talk of ranting, if Ada hadn’t intervened on your behalf, you should be in a much worse state or even under medication by now…mtchhewww”….he hissed, his expression scornful…
then continued
…”As for what we want from you, you’re going to find out soon enough.”
And with that, he turned and walked away, leaving me feeling more confused and terrified than ever before.
I stood up and began pacing around the room, desperate to make sense of what he said about me being in a ‘much worse state’…”could it be true? No! It can’t be!”
The more I thought about it, the more confused I became. I moved closer to the bed, intending to gather my clothes and freshen up. That’s when I stumbled upon a clue that answered my question. A faint bl00d stain on the bed, barely visible unless you looked closely, caught my attention.
My heart sank as the harsh reality hit me, I had lost my dignity. A scream escaped my lips as the weight of what had happened crushed me. My mind was racing with questions as I stared at the stain.
“W..h..y?” was the only word I could utter, my voice trembling with pain. Tears flowed freely as I struggled to come to terms with what had happened.
I tried putting myself together in the bathroom to clean up, I returned to the room, dressed and sat on the bed, lost in thought. The pain of being defiled at the wrong time and by the wrong people was almost too much to bear.
I could hear my stomach growling with hunger, making strange noises. I knew I needed to eat something soon.
I stood up and looked around the room, hoping to find something to eat, but there was nothing. I felt a wave of sadness and disappointment wash over me, and my heart ached with hunger. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes, threatening to spill over.
It was as if they could see right through me. The door opened, and a lady around my age walked in with a tray in her hand. She approached me and set the tray down on the floor. “I was told to bring your food,” she said, turning to leave.
I called out to her, “Wait!” And she obeyed. “Who asked you to bring me food?” I asked. “And who are you, by the way?”
She hesitated, “Sorry, ma. I’m not supposed to say anything other than what I said earlier.”
With that, she quickly ran out of the room and closed the door behind her. I wondered who she could be and what she was doing there, but I couldn’t figure it out.
I opened the plate and was greeted by the aroma of jollof rice and chicken. My stomach growled, reminding me how hungry I was. For a moment, I forgot my pains and troubles. I made a quick prayer before devouring the meal.
As I ate, I couldn’t help but think about the mysterious lady who had brought me food. Who was she? And why had she been so secretive?
I finished my meal and pushed the tray aside. I was feeling a bit more energized now, but my mind was still racing with questions.
I stood up and began to pace around the room, trying to make sense of everything that had happened. But the more I thought about it, the more confused I became.
Suddenly, I heard footsteps outside the room. just then, the door opened, and he walked in, behind him was the lady that brought me food, he ordered her to pack the tray and leave.
“Get up and follow me,” he commanded.
I stood up, my heart racing with anticipation, and trailed behind him as we walked through the hallway. The sound of our footsteps echoed off the walls, leading us to a spacious sitting room.
Ada, Chuks, Steve now with them, and two other girls were already seated, their eyes fixed on me with an unnerving intensity.
I was instructed to stand amidst them, feeling like a specimen under scrutiny. Ada began to speak, her voice dripping with an air of superiority.
“Nonye, I know how much you’ve missed home. By the way, your roommate has reported you missing in school. So, I’ll be releasing you now, but not before you understand why you’re here.”
Ada produced a photograph from the bag beside her, a sly smile spreading across her face. “You see, I’ve been searching for the perfect person for this assignment, but to no avail. However, I now realize you’re the ideal candidate.”
My anxiety grew as Ada continued, “Don’t be scared; it’s straightforward. All I need you to do is get close to this lady,” she said, handing me the photograph.
“…Become friends with her, I mean close friends, and then, you’ll convince her to attend a party with you.”
I felt a surge of unease as I looked at the photograph…the lady look a bit familiar but i couldn’t fathom where I knew her face from, who was this lady, and what did Ada want from her? I thought within me
“But why am I the one fitted for this?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.
Ada’s gaze lingered on me before she responded, “Looking at the photograph, you’ll notice that the only discernible difference between you and Evelyn is your facial appearance. Interestingly, she’s also a spiritual individual, but much like you claimed to be. however, her abilities are far more exceptional. I intend to bring her under my control, just as I have with you but the challenge lies in approaching her, as she’s proven to be elusive. I believe that if you get close to her, she’ll let her guard down, assuming you share similar spiritual inclinations.”
I felt a chill run down my spine as I realized the true extent of Ada’s plan. what had I gotten myself into? she wanted to use me to get to Evelyn, to manipulate her and bring her under her control.
“But why me?” I repeated, trying to understand the depth of Ada’s plan.
Ada’s smile grew wider. “You’re the perfect pawn, Nonye. You have a certain innocence about you. Evelyn will trust you, and once she lets her guard down, we’ll have her right where we want her.”
I felt a wave of nausea wash over me. I was being used, manipulated, and controlled. And I had no idea how to escape Ada’s web of deceit.
“What if I refuse?” I asked, trying to sound braver than I felt.
Ada’s expression turned cold, her eyes glinting with malice. “You won’t refuse, Nonye. You’ll do exactly as I say, or you’ll suffer the consequences. Do I make myself clear?”
“And what if she discovers my true intentions?” I asked, trying to sound calm despite the turmoil brewing inside me.
Ada’s smile was icy. “That won’t happen, Nonye. You’ll make sure of it. You’ll gain her trust, and once you do, we’ll take care of the rest.”
I swallowed hard, feeling like I was drowning in Ada’s web of deceit. I knew I had to find a way out, but for now, I was trapped.
Ada handed me a small folder containing Evelyn’s personal details and a few photographs.
“Study this carefully,” she instructed.
“…Learn everything you can about her. I want you to be able to anticipate her every move.”
I took the folder, feeling a sense of trepidation. I was being asked to betray someone’s trust, to manipulate and deceive. But I knew I had no choice. Ada had me right where she wanted me.
“But wait, is she a student in the same school with us? I asked, trying to sound calm.
“Yes, she’s currently in her first year, pursuing a degree in Economics, mind you, you have just two weeks to get close to Evelyn and convince her to attend a party with you” Ada replied. “After that, we’ll take care of the rest.”
I nodded, feeling a sense of dread wash over me. I knew I had to think fast if I wanted to escape Ada’s clutches.
“Chuks, please help her out,” she said.
Chuks walked me out to the compound where the party had been held earlier. He started the car and drove us out of the mansion.
I left Ada’s mansion with a sense of unease, feeling like I was walking into a trap. The folder containing Evelyn’s information weighed heavily in my hands, a constant reminder of the task ahead.
As I made my way back to my dorm, I couldn’t shake off the feeling that I was being watched. I glanced over my shoulder, but there was no one there.
I quickened my pace, my heart racing with anticipation. I knew I had to come up with a plan, and fast. But for now, I was stuck in Ada’s web of deceit, forced to play along until I could find a way out.
I arrived at my dorm only to find Rachel and Blessing were out, I checked out for the key to unlock the room and luckily I found it where it’s usually being kept whenever we leave for lecture, using the opportunity of my roommates’ not around…I locked myself up in the room, determined to study Evelyn’s file and come up with a strategy. But as I opened the folder, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt.
“was I really going to betray Evelyn’s trust, just to save myself? I pondered.
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