To have you at my side I happily damn my soul

THE STORY SO FAR : Darkness has fallen on the Lagos Metropolis and with it the underworld claim the city once again as the knowledge of Duhu’s return spreads. For the day walkers they remain unaffected for the most part but there are an unlucky or ‘lucky’ few who slip through the cracks unwittingly stepping into a world they know nothing about as has been seen with Ekiuwa and Ola’s newly found Priest -Ore-. Though Ekiuwa and Ore will be sucked into this world, there is another who will merely brush by.

HIDDEN DARKNESS CH 18.5

Disbelief was the simplest way one could describe Ndueso’s emotions at the moment. He let out a shout that alarmed those who lined up behind him waiting for their turn at the ATM. He didn’t care as he stared at the text on the screen showing there was 71,000 Naira in his bank account. Rubbing his eyes he looked once again half expecting the numbers to turn to the 1000 Naira that should have been there, people behind him voicing their impatience. It was an account he had opened only a few days ago. He was sure he hadn’t given the number to anyone. It could only be a mistake, the money intended for some other account. Quickly he withdrew everything, afraid the 70,000 would disappear if he waited even a fraction of a second more. ‘To think I just came to withdraw 100 for offering’ he thought, while walking to the church, his pockets weighed down.

At the pulpit Ndueso gave a heartfelt testimony of what his Maker had done for him to the rousing applause of the congregation. Happily he dropped 7100 Naira into the offering basket as it passed by, counting it out in full view of those around him. At the end of the service, quite a few friends came to congratulate him on the blessings he had received but his eyes were focused on someone else. Mkpulunma was a thing of beauty and she didn’t hesitate to flaunt it. Around her the youth of the church gathered, vying for her attention. Ndueso had tried more than once to ask her out but she had refused. Each time he was not surprised by her answer as the only place he could afford to take her was the local bar with a thatched roof where his few hundred nairas wouldn’t be too small. It wasn’t a secret she was a club girl. Today he was confident as he elbowed his way to the front of the crowd surrounding her.

“Mkpulunma make we talk?”

When she saw him, a brilliant smile lit up her face. Politely she excused herself from the youth that surrounded her, following Ndueso to a more secluded corner of the church compound. The flashes of jealousy were not limited to a few.

“What do you want to talk about?”

“I wan carry you comot. Tonight. Choose the place.”

“Really?”

She grabbed his hand, excitement in her eyes.

“Quilloxx is having an event today that’s going to be a lot of fun.”

“Ok. What time should I pick you up?”

“But it will be expensive.”

“No worry about that mata.”

Ndueso whipped out the thousands of naira in his pocket with a flourish. When she saw it her lips split into another brilliant smile, her chest lightly brushing against his upper arm.

“Wonderful! Here’s my number. We can take an uber to the place.”

“Oh, don’t have the uber.”

His flip phone not even able to download simple apps.

“No problem i’ll order it and you can pay the driver when we get there. You’ll get to see my special dance.”

“You have special dance! Can I see now?”

“Nope. When we get in the club.”

Seeing his sad look she quickly added

“I’ll let you see a little.”

With that she worked her hips to the delight of Ndueso. It ended seconds after she started, effectively wetting his appetite for more. Before he could say anything, she had skipped away while shouting she’d see him tonight at 10. The time couldn’t come soon enough for Ndueso as he nurtured a hope that he would have a chance to show off to her during their time together.

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