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[Story]O.G.B.A.N.J.E (The Child of Thunder) Chapter 11

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The Child of Thunder 11

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Ifeoma Isabella Okeke

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“Why have you been staring at me like I have grown three heads?” Ogbanje asked Adaku, her stepmother, who had been gazing steadily at her.
“Nothing, I was just thinking” Adaku replied without hesitation.
“By staring at me as if you want to strangle me to death? If It is so then please look somewhere else”
Without uttering a word Adaku stood up from where she sat, giving Ogbanje a scornful look, and she dashed to her chamber.

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Ogbanje’s Dream:

Ogbanje found herself at the crossroad. A “Y” juncture. On the spot she was standing, rays of white light emitting. But the two parts ahead were embedded with darkness.
Not afraid but her eyes were full of surprise.
She saw two men standing in both path.
“My beloved Adaolisa, come to me, come to your love Amadioha” the young man in the shadow of the dark spoke up.
“Who are you? And what am I doing here? Why did you call me Alaolisa? Who is Alaolisa?” Ogbanje asked all at once.
The second male on the left path answered instead. “I have brought you here so you can choose between the both of us who will be your husband, him or me? he questioned without any feelings of remorse.
“Alaolisa mu, do not pay any attention to whatever he says, for I am your…”
Ogbanje woke up from her dream.
“Thank the gods it was only a dream” she said as she looked round her hut.
But on a second thought. Who was that one that refer her to Alaolisa and why does the second one keen on her choosing between the both of them?
This was really a strange dream.
But why will Amadioha said that she was his Alaolisa. Something is definitely fishy somewhere. The Child of Thunder 11
If she was truly the Alaolisa as Amadioha has said then why hasn’t he revealed himself to her. Why does he only speak to her through his voice?.
She heard a noise outside her room.
Who could be the one that is outside by this time of the night.
She shifted herself from her bamboo bed and slowly made her way towards her hut door. She tiptoed quietly towards the hut door.
Opening the door silently and quietly, she quickly took a peek outside and was surprised to see Adaku, tied up in white wrappers. A red head band was on her head. She was carrying a pot. Her face wasn’t the Adaku she knew.
Ogbanje Observed what she was doing. Her eyes were use to the dark and so she was seeing very clearly.
Suddenly, the old woman whom she usually help appeared. She transformed into a young woman, almost making Ogbanje to shout out in surprised.
What was the old woman doing here at this ungodly hour? Did she know Adaku?
“Adaku”, the old woman began as Ogbanje listened attentively. “I know what you are about to do?”.
Adaku waved her hands in the air around them in attempt for Okoro’s household not to hear their conversation, but Ogbanje wasn’t affected by that act of hers. “Killing him will affect her greatly and if I do not kill her by then, I will kill Ebuka or turned him against Ogbanje”.The Child of Thunder 11
“There, you keep on saying that but I know you are fighting a lost battle. Killing Ogbanje’s father will make her descend on you with her wrath” Eze Nwayi warned.
“I am not scared by a mere Little child who calls herself Ogbanje all because a strong god is with her. In case you have forgotten Eze Nwayi, I no longer belong to your witches coven anymore. I also have a strong god backing me up now. Eze Nwayi. I am now above you. More stronger than you can ever think”
Eze Nwayi! The old woman she usually help was one of the Amusus (Witches) they have in the village. Not only that, she is the Eze Nwayi of the witches coven.
And Adaku was one of them, planning to kill her and her father. This would definitely caused her to see the other side of her which she hardly bring out.
“Adaku if only you really know what you are up against. Do you know that Ogbanje is been protected by her two mothers and her husband? Leave this lost battle of yours before you die in it”
Does she knew about the strange man calling her his wife?
“What two mothers and husband are you speaking off? Because the only one I know is dead” Adaku asked.
“One was her mother from the previous world which is too powerful and the second one you killed. Ogbanje is the Princess and her husband is the one that has been protecting her from all our attacks. Don’t be too deceived by your new powers. They said the head that harkens to the voice of the wisdom shall be praised alongside with it’s body” Eze Nwayi said and hit her legs twice on the ground and transformed back to the real Eze Nwayi “I only came here to give you a final warning, it is up to you now Adaku”. Eze Nwayi warned again and disappeared.
Ogbanje was silently watching and listening to their exchange of words till end. And for the first time she was rendered thoughtless.
So, Ogbanje have two mothers? Adaku thought as she silently made her way back to her hut.
She tiptoed back to her bamboo bed to think about what she had just heard from her so called Step mother and the old widow.

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Ebuka smiled as he watched everything that had transpired between the Eze Nwayi and Adaku. He had been the one to have waken up Ogbanje from her dream his brother, Ikenga, was planting into her head.
He knew that Adaku and the Eze Nwayi would meet.
At least now his Alaolisa has known the true color of the old witch and that of Adaku. He has to go to the ‘Ogbanje world’ to inform the queen what have been going on.

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Nnenna’s Hut:

“So you mean he came back?” Ebuka questioned.
“Yes Ebuka, I met him at the stream when I had gone to fetch some water my step mother would use throughout that day” Ogbanje answered repeating herself once again. She was planning to tell him about the discussion between her Adaku and Eze Nwayi but left it for another day for now, she was going to tell him how Ikemefuna had paid her a visit again, early this morning to tell her, she would be his sooner or later.
“Ada mu, you know that Enwere m gị n’anya nke ukwuu, nri?- I love you so much, right?” Ebuka asked all of a sudden. He felt it was time to let his feelings out for the girl he had grew to love with all his being.
“I already know that Ebuka. You know, I have always loved you and have always carried you in my heart” Ogbanje said.
Finally she was able to confess about her undying feelings for Ebuka.
It is time she embrace his love for her.
“And I love you Ebuka. I have always loved you right from the first day” Ogbanje added quickly.
“Good Ada. You have no idea what that word means to me. I am finally happy you said those words to me. I am so happy I waited all these years for your love” Ebuka said, his face radiating love.
“But promise me Ada that if this stranger comes back for you again on no account should you reply whatsoever he asked of you, Inugo- do you hear?” Ebuka added as he stared at his beautiful Alaolisa.
Ogbanje nodded her head, then rested her head on the shoulder blade of Ebuka.
In a hidden spot Ikemefuna watches them. He nodded his head. He ran off from his hidden place with an inhuman speed.
What Ikemefuna didn’t know was that Ebuka wasn’t a mere human whom he would soon tossed.
Suddenly Ebuka felt it and stood up unexpectedly, looking around him carefully.
“What is it Ebuka, did you see any thing?” Ogbanje asked all of a sudden, she was confused and unease at what Ebuka was doing.
“He was here Ogbanje, I felt it” Ebuka said hurriedly.
“Who was here and why did I not felt it like you did?” Ogbanje asked.
“Ikemefuna was here, Ada, but he’s gone now. I think he had stalked you and followed you into this place” Ebuka replied back nonchalantly.
“I see”, Ogbanje said but became confused. “But how were you able to sense his presence Ebuka? How did you know it was Ikemefuna that was here?” Ogbanje added suddenly. She had finally felt the presence of someone faded scent.
But how did Ebuka got to know before her?.

To Be Continued…..

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THE GIRL HE MARKED Chapter 49

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THE GIRL HE MARKED Chapter 49 THE END

{ His Human Mate }

Written ✍️: Cisca. H.

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Epilogue:

” I know, Diana but… This is a feeling, and I trust my instincts on this. Alpha Derek will win this war but… something will come after it. “
★ ★ ★ ★
It took five days before the battle was over. And after that day, Derek went missing. For years… Nine year, he was nowhere to be found.
The battle went well with alpha Derek winning as May had foretold. He conquered the White Wolf Pack, now claiming it to be his.
But who will be their new leader when their new alpha has gone missing??
Who will be there to protect the two packs from any future intruders??
Although Diana tried to believe that he was dead, but her heart keeps telling her that he isn’t.
And even as Lucas has grown enough to take over the throne, Diana still refuses to crown him as the next Alpha.
She knew he was gonna come back, she knew Derek will one day come back to claim what rightfully belongs to him… and he did.
But… that was on the same day Diviana and Lucas turned twenty.
~ The Final End ~ ❤️

 

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THE GIRL HE MARKED Chapter 47 & 48

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THE GIRL HE MARKED Chapter 47 & 48

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(AT THE HALL)
“Dearly Beloved,” the elder began, ” we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Alpha Derek and Lady Diana in matrimony commended to be honorable among all; and therefore is not to be entered into lightly but reverently, passionately, lovingly and solemnly. Into this – these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together – let them speak now or forever hold their peace. “
He continued, “Friends, we have joined here today to share with Alpha Derek and Lady Diana an important moment in their lives. Their time together, they have seen their love and understanding of each other grow and blossom and now they have decided to live out the rest of their lives as one.”
“Do you Alpha Derek, take Diana, to be your wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do you two part.”
“Yes, I do.”
“Do you Lady Diana, take Derek, to be your husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do you two part.”
“Yes. Yes, I do.”
” It’s time to put each other the ring.” The elder instructed.
” I Derek give you Diana this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you.” He fixed the ring into her finger.
” I Diana, give you Diana this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you.” She did the same to him.
At the final declaration, the elder said. “By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you alpha Derek and Lady Diana husband and wife. You may now kiss each other. “
He ended with, ” I present to you the newly married couple
Everyone stood up with an applaud as the couple lead out.
After the matrimony was over, Diana’s eyes went all over in search for her parents. Even with the now over grown bumb, she walked up and down. Now that she has seen them, she ran to give them a warm hug.
Derek had ordered some people to stop her but, she didn’t listen but kept running. Mrs Craig, her mother held her mouth in fear, but did that seem to bother Diana?
No…
She ran to them, throwing herself in their embrace. ” Diana, you will hurt the baby. ” Her mother gave her a look.
” Mom, don’t worry, the baby is fine. “
” Well, that isn’t an excuse to me. If you wanna die, then not my grandchild. “
” Mom, you don’t care about me anymore? “
” I do, but it seems like you don’t care about yourself. Come here, give me another hug. ” She chuckled, pulling Diana to herself.
” Dad, how have you two been all this days. “
” We’ve been doing great. Though, your mother keeps mourning you until Kent told us you were alive with the wolves. “
” Mom… ” She stressed the word. ” Do you wanna kill yourself? “
” What do you expect? I thought I had lost my only child and daughter. I have to, it’s not like I loved what I was doing. You know what, whatever. It’s your day, let us jubilate it. “
” Why don’t we sit at the high table. I know my husband will be expecting us. “
” Yes, sure. Sure. “
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Chapter 48:
“ DIVIANA… LUCAS… ”
( Seven Months Later )
“Call me my mother! Call me my mother! ” She cried in pains.
“But, my lady. You… ”
” I said, call me my mother!” She yelled at the nurse who did that Immediately.
Not quite long, her mother walked in straight to her side.
” Hold me tight, don’t let me go.” She said in pains and tears.
” I will never leave you my love. I’m here for you, okay? ” She assured her.
She nodded continuously while the nurse asked her for a push.
She screamed, her grip tight on her mother’s hand. She kept gasping for air.
The nurse ordered for another push which she did. Again and again, this she went on until something like a head was seen.
“I see it. I see it. One more push my lady.”
“Ahhhhh!!!”
There came the cry of a baby filling the air.
“What do we have?” One of the nurse asked.
“It’s a girl!”
Diana stared at her mother who offered her an assuring look that everything was gonna be okay.
Soon, Diana felt pains in her stomach like something was kicking her.
“There’s another!” A nurse informed. “There’s one more.”
Diana looked at her mother weakly, she wasn’t sure if she could endure it this time. She needed to rest, but the being in her wants to leave.
” Kiara, I thought you said it was only a she! ” She echoed not minding the people around her.
” Sorry, I forgot to mention there was a he too. “
” Oh my God, I don’t think I can hold this anymore. Mother… ” She pressed her hand tight.
Mrs Craig rubbed her palms softly, tears dropping out of her eyes. She can’t do this, she needed some rest.
“Okay. You need to push hard, my lady. Push!”
She held her teeths firmly together. Her body stiffened in each push. It was time for the last push, she gathered her strength, her eyes turned purple.
” Diana, this is the last… you’ve got to push. ” Kiara whispered in her head.
” I’m trying, Kia. I’m trying, okay. “
The other her was ready, Kiara has to help her.
She gave the hard push…
She breathed heavily.
“What do we have?” A nurse asked.
“It’s a boy! ” Replied the other.
“I wanna touch my babies.” She said dully and they brought the two infants to her side.
They laid them beside her. She couldn’t stop from staring at this creatures, they were beautiful, they were gorgeous.
“Do you want to feel them?” She asked.
She nodded her head. ” Yes, yes. Oh my… goodness. ” She held them both in her arms, humming one of those lullabies she always sang for Diana when she was little.
” Aren’t they beautiful?”
She nodded.
Derek entered, looking astonished at his two little kids on Diana’s arms. ” Come, Derek, look what we have. ” Mrs Craig said,
He came closer, He took his male child into his arms, holding him tight from falling. He loved babies, but he has never taken one into his arms so he fears he might hurt his child.
For the first time, a tear fell from his eyes. He has never thought of being a father. Now he is, what kind of father will he become?
“He’s beautiful. They both are so beautiful. My bloods, my futures. “
★ ★ ★ ★
( Six years later )
Diviana ✓
” DIVIANA! ” I heard mom called but I paid deaf ears to her, running down the hallway. ” Diviana, I said, get back here, will you?! “
I stopped, stamping my feet angrily to the ground while I heard her approach me. ” Mom… “
” Don’t you ever mom me, okay? I said get back to your room and stay with your brother. ” She pointed towards the direction of my room.
” But mother, Lucas can take care of himself. Besides, I just wanna play. “
” You just wanna play, ” I notice her eyes look on my legs. ” And you aren’t putting on your shoes? Divia… “
” But this is not outside the castle… “
” Can you stop exchanging words with me and do as I said? To your room, now! ” She pointed.
” But mother… ” I tried to say.
” I said, don’t mother me… “
” Diana, take it easy. ” Cax said, touching her shoulder.
” Take it easy? Did you even listen to her? No, she is going into her room. And woman, what are you still waiting for? ” She said, throwing me a hard gaze.
” Fine, I’m going.. ” I scoffed, murmuring to myself as I headed back to my room.
” Hey Divia… ” Lucas tried to say but I cut him short.
” Shut up. ” I banged the door close.
Diana ✓
” You have to take it easy on her, besides she’s still a kid. “
” No, she’s stubborn. ” I corrected.
” That trait didn’t just come from nowhere, she must had gotten that from her mother. “
I eyed her, ” That was years ago. “
” Traits doesn’t give a damn how long it was or has been. It flows, and I think you just passed that down to her. ” She chuckled.
” No, I was stubborn, but not as stubborn as she is. ” We started to my room.
” I bet yours was worst. Cos if I can remember, yours resulted to you getting bitten. “
” Oh, maybe I must have forgotten. “
” Thank God I reminded you. “
” Uh-huh… “
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The morning has surfaced, we were both awake sitting on the bed. Derek was busy with his laptop, while I sat busy with nothing. I was still contemplating if I should tell him about Kiara’s discussion with me or if I rather keep it to myself.
I don’t even know how to start it but… I really need to have this discussed with him now. I sighed.
” Derek, ” I called him.
” Mm-hmm. “
” Can we talk about something? “
” Right now? ” He asked, his eyes still on his laptop.
” Yeah, right now. “
He stopped what he was doing, shutting his laptop close. He adjusted himself, that we were sitting face to face.
” Okay, I’m listening. “
” I uhmm… ” I started with a pause. ” You know, I was wondering, we haven’t gotten married yet and, I’m almost… so close to giving birth. So, I was thinking if we might discuss about our union. What do you think? ” I don’t even know what I’m saying.
” I thought about that so, I decided on hosting our marriage next week. But I didn’t wanna push it too forward without getting your opinion first. And you know, I didn’t wanna talk about it in your condition. “
I sighed. ” It doesn’t matter if we have to get married with me being pregnant. It’s much better if I may say. “
” You’re scared people might take me away from you? “
” No… I.. I mean of course not. ” But the look was just too obvious to tell, leaving him to laugh at me. I found myself laughing too.
By the way, why would I be scared?
Everyone of course knows we are mated already. Or, am I being too concerned because of guests yet to come for the wedding. You know, those pretty ladies who thinks they are better than everyone in the world.
Gosh… I guess I’m overthinking right now.
” Yeah, I’m scared, a little tho. ” I confessed.
” It’s okay to be scared. But you’ve got to believe this, I’m never leaving you for anyone. Not after what we’ve started together. “
I nodded in relief.
” You wanna talk about anything else? ” He asked again.
Hold on… Did he just…
” You just read my mind, didn’t you?” I pointed at him.
” It was too much. I mean, your thoughts are too much and they are bothering me. “
” I’m sorry, I… Maybe I won’t ask again. “
” No, go ahead. “
I exhaled, rubbing my palms. ” Last night, I thought about this but, I don’t think you might approve it. Can you just read my mind, please? “
” Diana you know I can’t do that. It’s your privacy, I don’t wanna invade it. If you’re being too shy to tell me, maybe you can anytime. “
” No, I want to have it discussed now. I… Okay, it’s about my parents. I was thinking maybe you can permit them to attend the ceremony. I just wanna see them, even if it’s for the last time. “
He smiled. ” Don’t worry about them, I already sent them an invitation. “
I chuckled, scoffing. Gosh, I’m damn surprised. ” Oh my goodness, Derek, you’re full of surprises. Thank you so so much, I love You. I love you. ” I threw myself on him, causing him to rest on the bed.
” I’m grateful for what you did, Derek. You definitely don’t know how happy I am. “
” Whatever makes you happy, makes me happy too. “
This time, it was I who pressed my lips on his, kissing him passionately.
*
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” Damn it, kiara you’re hurting me. ” I grunted at the hot pains in my belly.
” Sorry, she’s too stubborn just like you. I’m trying to calm her down but she’s too… “
” Ahhh…” I cut her shirt with my yell. ” Kiara for damn sake make her stop!! ” I yelled.
” I’m trying. I think… “
” You think what? “
” I think she wants to pull out. “
” Pull out? ” I repeated. ” Pull out where?! What’s that supposed to mean? “
” I don’t know. I think she wants to leave your womb.”
” Then make her know it not the damn time yet. I’m … Oh my God, I feel like passing out. Kiara!! “
” For God sake, Diana, I’m trying!. “
” Then keep trying!! ” I held the lower part of my stomach, pushing myself to lay on the bed. ” This is the most painful moment of… my… life. ” I said in clenched teeth. ” Whew…” I breathed, in and out.
I did that again and again as if that would help. And indeed it did. ” Kiara, ” I called with a warning tune. ” Don’t you ever, ever again play with her. Understood?! “
” Yes, boss. “
I exhaled heavily, resting my back on the bed. ” Whew… “
*
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That night, I sat happily at the varenda. I always go there each time I wanted to be alone. I wanted to think, to be outside the universe.
I never expected Derek to have done what he did. Every other alpha will try to show how angry they were when humans are being mentioned, humans different from their mates.
But Derek just proved how different he was to other alpha’s. First, he respects my privacy. He never reads through my mind without my permission. And now, he just approved the idea of letting my parents attend our marriage.
Did I just said approved? He has already send an invitation letter to them??
Good God, I’m so fucking excited right now. Finally, I was gonna see my parents once again!
~~~
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