By Prisca Ezeh
Episode 1
Wow!!… You are very lucky you are going to be transferred to a more popular University in Nigeria, said Becky. I have informed your boyfriend Harry and I think he is likewise happy about your transfer, don’t you think so?
Willa who was lost in thought, reminiscing on what happened last night and how she’d get home after the crazy party at Ada’s birthday..
But before we head into details… Becky was Willa’s best friend since kindergarten back then in the village, they had made their way out of teenage life just caring for one another like sisters.
Becky’s parents were late, they past on few months ago due to a fatal car crash and Becky’s village elders blamed her for the death of her poor parents, she was forced out of her home in the village and decided to relocate to Lagos to stay with Willa.
However on the other hand, Willa was from a wealthy family, her parents grew wealthier due to business contracts after leaving the village… She was a classy lady full of life and kinda spoilt. Willa dreamt of having her own company and getting crazily rich in order to command guys to her will. She was nicknamed “Willa the will maker”
So back to where we were, Willa was snapped back to her senses by her friend’s voice… She just Smiled and replied, “Yea yea.. Who cares about that University at all, As far as i got Harry i don’t need a low life citizen or school”
“Don’t be too mean Will, not all guys with fantasied riches are caring, Harry’s just lucky”, Said Becky.
” Na u sabi, i have my soul entangled to Harry and i trust him, he won’t cheat on me” Willa interrupted
Just then a call came in, it was Harry…
Hello babe, how are you
Am fine sweetheart
What are you up to?
Not-hin-g
Well, am thinking we may need to meet up i want you right now at my place
Bu-t
No buts
Just be here, i need you to come warm my jnr please?
Well
This is why you are very ungrateful, please f--k off
Harr-yy
Call ended!
Prison of love
Episode 2
“What?!”, Becky flared
” Just let him be”, sobered Willa, I will just have to go there, he needs me now than ever, Harry has done so much for me … I know how life has been for him and his mother after his father left and him being the only child, he needs love
“Willa!”, shouted Becky
” Yes Becky, i need to be there and you need to stop interfering, he is my boyfriend not yours!” Interrupted Willa
“Okay madam, enjoy the gbola after all it’s not mine” replied Becky
“Abegi” Willa resorted
Meanwhile Willa’s mind was still on that birthday party which she hasn’t recovered from, she wondered who would have brought her home and on her own bed!… It wouldn’t have been Harry because he got so drunk and started up a fight
Willa took her bath and wore in her finest gowns… To her surprise it fitted perfectly and looks so seductively
“I am going to wake up jnr!” She said to herself happily looking at the huge standing mirror
Becky on the other hand went to the kitchen to help Willa’s mum prepare Okra soup in return of Willa’s father from a business trip at Dubai..
“Oh.. Becky you are here, thank you my child… Help me cut those Okra so i could wash and boil this Turkey” Said Willa’s mum, Madam B
We call her Madam B because she was always BUSY.. LOL
“Yes mum” replied Becky
“By the way, where is Willa… She has got to help in the kitchen, she’s a lady but she hardly cooks, i pray she learns” Madam B said
“She will mum, just let her be… Since last night she hasn’t been herself” replied Becky
“Okay oo” Madam B said
Pimmmmm!!! “Daddy’s car is here” shouted Becky
“O my gracious God!.. I haven’t prepared anything” Madam B panting
“Don’t worry mummy, daddy will understand” Becky told her mum
“I hope so”
Just then Willa came downstairs with her blue shinning gown .. Saw her dad and ran straight to him..
“O my God, dad you look great!”
“You are growing more womanly everyday” replied Sir Jonathan
“Thank you dad”
Prison of love episode 3&4
Prison of love
Episode 3
After much greetings between father and daughter… Prisca’s father, Mr Jonathan asked his daughter where she was off to and she briefed her dad…lost in the conversation
Immediately Mr Jonathan held his chest and screamed in pain “My chest! My chest”
“Dad what’s wrong, mum?.. I don’t know why dad is acting funny” cried Willa
“My chest, O my God!!” Mr Jonathan screamed the more,
Madam B rushed out panting heavily followed by Becky
“Papa Will, Jona my love what’s wrong dear.. Jesus!!.. Willa call the ambulance” sobered Madam B as tears rolled out
“Yes mum, O my gracious God!.. Hello hello..– is this Miracle hospital on the line?” Cried Willa
“Yes ma.. How may we help you?” Said the caller at the other end
“Please send down an ambulance at No 5 Crescent avenue Ikoyi road.. Please be fast!!..there’s an emergency, my dad ooo” shouted Willa
“Okay ma, we will be on our way, hold on!” Replied the caller
The call ended
Willa ran towards her dad, trying to talk to him to hold on a bit.. Tears ran down Becky’s cheeks…
The sirens of the ambulance was heard and the nurses came into the compound accompanied with two other men.. They helped lift Mr Jonathan unto the stretcher.. Then into the back of the ambulance van.. Madam B followed the ambulance and instructed Becky to finish up..
Becky consoled her friend and went back inside… The thought of her dad continued playing in her memory… What could she do?
Today was just a joke… I can’t visit Harry anymore!
She went in, removed her clothes.. Sat on the bed just then a call came in
Unknown caller “Hello angel”
Willa “Hello please who am i on to?”
Unknown caller “Are you awake?”
Willa “Who the hell are you?”
Unknown caller ” You can’t even thank the person who took you safely home when you were drugged and nearly raped.. You are ungrateful babe”
Willa “O my jingles!.. My mind has been running wide on who took me home…am so sorry”
Prison of love
Episode 4
Unknown caller “Anyways, i hope you are okay”
Willa “Yes i am, thank u but please may i know your–”
Pum pum.. The call ended
“Maybe it might be the network” Willa said to herself
She quietly went downstairs and sat close to Becky who was busy cutting the leaves
“Becky?”
“Yes dear”
“I pray nothing happens to daddy”
“Don’t worry God dey”
“Hmm okay oo.. Uhmm do you have any idea about who brought me home last night?”
“Yes! Ha i forgot to tell you .. The guy was handsome though”
“Am not asking you about handsomeness”
“Sorry oo”
“Anyways, did he tell you his name?”
“Nope!”
“That stranger must really want something”
“Sisi what u need now is to start preparing to leave home… School calls” interrupted Becky smiling to her
Willa just sighed in amusement, trying to help her friend with the leaves but ended up cutting her own thumb
“Haa!!” Cried Willa
“O so sorry.. Madam i don’t know how to cut leaf” laughed Becky
“Wicked witch” cried Willa
Willa left to nurse her wounded thumb.. Getting to her room a message came in from her Email
“Miss Willa Anabuike, prepare to meet your biggest dreams in the University of Lagos, your hostel is set and available books too, enjoy our luxury”
“Mtcheew!!, as if i family them” jerked Willa
“Abeg let me sleep small.. Becky when you are done wake me up!!” Shouted Willa
“Yes ma!!.. I will do that your Majesty” laughed Becky
Willa fell asleep so deep.. Then immediately a dream popped up
She saw herself crying, while her mum was been slapped by Harry
“Jesus no no no … Mum!!”
Just then Becky shook her up.. “Why is her Majesty shouting No no as if Harry’s hitting her 9G network!” Chuckled Becky
“Mtcheew you won’t understand, is dinner ready?”
“Yes ma”
“Mum ain’t back yet?”
“Nope!” Replied Becky
Willa sighed heavily and started off with her food ..
When she was done, she lay back and continued reminiscing on the previous dream
“Something’s wrong somewhere” said Willa
She cared less
prison of love episode 5&6
Prison of love
Episode 5
Bang! Bang!! A knock was heard on the gate of Willa’s compound..
Oga Shina( Willa’s gate man) left to open the gate
“Ha! Madam B.. Good morning.. you don come back?”
“Yes Shina, please lock the gate”
“Yes Ma, howfar Madam how Oga dy?”
“He is fine, i just came to take food and clothes and go back”
“Okay Ma.. Abeg takia of Oga well”
“Willa! Becky!.. Mum is home”
“Mum welcome” chorused the both
“How is dad?” Becky asked
“Yes! How is he?” Willa interrupted
“He is fine my dear, *sighed* he is just weak… I’ll go back to the hospital to watch over him” replied Madam B
“Madam! Madam!!” Shouted Oga Shina
“Yes Shina!” Chorused all
“Come oo.. Oga Harry dy gate..him dey threaten to kill me if Small Madam no come out!!”
“Gosh! Harry has no shame!!.. Well let him in” said Willa
“Okay Ma” Oga Shina said
Few seconds later.. Harry was in.
“Willa why didn’t you come over when i asked you to”
“But baby i–my dad–”
“F**k your dad, i don’t care if he dies”
“What!!?” Interrupted Madam B and Becky
“Yes.. You heard me well!” Shouted Harry
“You piece of sh*t!” Screamed Becky
Becky was about to slap Harry.. Just then Madam B held her
“No need dear, this man is really going nuts”
“Stupid woman” interrupted Harry
“Me??”
“Yes! You! And if you say a word i will slap the butter from your eyes”
Just then Willa recalled her previous dream
“Oh no Mum let him be!”
“What! Willa this man insulted your mother and you want me to let him be?” Cried Madam B
“Sorry Mum but it’s for your own good and for dad’s wellbeing”
“It’s because of you oo… If not…” said Madam B
“You are such a— ughh” interrupted Becky
“Please leave my home” Willa told Harry
“Baby i should leave?”
“Yes leave!”
“Okay i will be back!.. You two rats!..”
“Get out stupid animal” replied Becky
“Young woman, it’s okay!” Cried Madam B
Harry banged their door leading to the compound
“Oga bye bye” Oga Shina said
“Shut up and open the d--n gate you goatish being”
“Sorry sir”
Prison of love
Episode 6
“I better get going, your dad waits” Madam B said
“Okay Mum.. I’ll just pack up my stuff.. You know next week i will be off to school”
“Okay dear.. Bye now girls”
“Bye Mum” chorused both
Becky frowned and was about leaving Willa at the sitting room
“Who is this one vexing for??” Jerked Willa
“Mtcheew… Love made you allow a monster go..”
“Becky! He isn’t your boyfriend and besides i had a bad dream the previous night… I had to prevent the worst!” Willa explained
“Okay Saviour Willa.. Continue saving the day.. Until he slaps your mum!”
“Whatever?” Jerked Willa
Moments later.. Willa rushed into the bath tub vomiting
“Willa what’s wrong?” Asked worried Becky
“Nothing Beck.. Am just nauseous.. Nothing more” Willa replied weakly
“Okay… Lemme arranged your bed and get you a glass of mango juice”
“Yes thank you”
Minutes later.. Willa started vomiting again
She said to herself
“Haa!! Let it not be exactly what am thinking.. But if it is.. I can’t resist the gbola.. The stuff is just too sweet!.. No no it can’t be it!”
“Willa! Your drink is ready.. Come out or are you still vomiting?”
“No dear.. I’ll be there soon!”
“Okay. Am off to buy drugs for you so please rest”
“Okay!”
“I feel weak.. So weak.. Ha God please oo.. Let me even check the calendar .. My God!! It’s late.. Could it be am pregnant?”
Her heart was racing when a knock was heard at the door downstairs
“Hold on!”
“Small Madam na Shina oo”
“Shina what is it?”
Willa opened the door
“One man wey dy gate wan see you, the guy fine die!”
“Okay let him in”
“Oya come inside”
“Thanks”
A handsome tall gentleman with dark low cut and shinning set of teeth walked in
“Hi Willa Anabuike”
“Please how may i help you and how come you know my name”
“Is that how you welcome a guest?”
“Okay my bad you are welcome..Who are you?”
“My name is Fred..I was the guy who took you home when you got drunk at the party”
“Oh ..You are that guy?..thank you so much”
“You’re welcome Will”
prison of love episode 7&8
Prison of love
Episode 7
“Oh so sorry please come in” said Willa
“Alright ladies first” chuckled Fred
Seconds later, Fred and Willa were at the sitting room
“Uhmm nice home” Fred hastily said
“Thanks Fred, Feel free… Let me get a glass of drink for you!”
“Oh no!.. Thanks i just wanted to check up on you and the little Princess with you”
“Princess? What princess?” Interrupted Willa
“Our Princess of course.. She’s growing in you!”
“Now gentleman leave my house… You have stayed longer! Now!!”
“Do not shy away from the truth…”
“Get out!”
“Alright”
Fred left..immediately Willa fell on her kneels crying
“Oh my God i need to go to the hospital.. This psychotic man had the nerves and gut to come here and say rubbish… I can’t be pregnant”
Willa was lost in the thoughts of her own shadow.. She barely noticed the presence of Becky
“What?! You are pregnant?.. How.. When” Shouted Becky in amusement
“Uhmm Beck please promise this will stay between us.. Yes i think i am.. But am not so sure, i need to see a doctor!”
Becky was dumbfounded.. Staring at her friend who was almost going crazy
“Alright.. Tomorrow morning we are going to see a doctor” Becky trying to calm her friend
“Please don’t tell mummy” cried Willa
“I won’t.. Just wipe your tears and stay low till tomorrow” Becky assured
“Okay..”
“Here’s the drugs the pharmacist prescribed”
“Thanks Beck”
Willa went back to her room looking pale
“I must terminate it no matter the complications.. If only i never went to that part–y!!” Willa said to herself
Ziziiiiiiiiii… Willa’s phone rang, it was her mum
“Hello mum”
“Hello! Hello! Willa O my God”
“Mum what is it!”
“Baby your daddy’s left us!”
“How– i don’t understand..where did he go to?”
“Willa your daddy is dead.. My husband is gone!”
“Jesus!!.. Nooooooo..Mum this can’t be happening..Not now!”
Willa threw away her phone..Screamed so loud until it attracted Becky
“Willa? What’s the matter?”
“Becky! Daddy is dead!”
“What!”
Prison of love
Episode 8
“O my God… Daddy!!!!” Screamed Becky
“I don’t know what to do..” Cried Willa
“Okay.. Calm down we are going to the hospital to see mummy, we can’t leave her all by herself, she needs us now Will”
“What about me.. Ain’t we going to the hospital again?”
“We will but let’s go to mummy first”
“Okay”
Few minutes later they were at the road..Becky waved down a taxi
“Please sir take us to miracle hospital” Becky said
“Hop in.. I can see you guys are in a hurry..” The strange taxi driver with a face cap said
“Thank you sir”
“Please hurry!!” Willa cried
Moments later, the strange man said
“Okay ladies it’s time to unveil..do you remember me Will?”
“Who are you?”
The strange man removed his face cap
“Fred!!” Willa shouted
“Yes dear, i know you are off to miracle hospital to terminate our baby .. Our princess.. But today is today” laughed Fred
“Fred don’t do this” cried Willa
“Do you know this guy?” Becky interrupted
“Yes Beck”
“From whe–re” Becky being confused
“Shut up you both, Willa i have always wanted to tell you how much i loved you but you weren’t paying much attention to me.. You went ahead to date my cousin” Fred wickedly laughed
“What?” Both chorused
“What cousin Fred?” Willa replied
“Harry Of course! You think you can will guys to your endless commands right?.. That was why i had to drug you and enjoy that stuff which my worthless cousin enjoyed!” Laughed Fred
“You are such an assh*le” Becky Shouted
“Please Fred take it easy.. I don’t think am pregnant” Willa cried
“You are pregnant!” Shouted Fred
“Watch your fron–t!!!” Shouted Becky
Cars swifted and Fred’s car got smashed with another car
“What an accident!”
“O my God!”
“Such young people!” By passers said
Fred died at the spot
Becky was badly wounded
Willa lost consciousness
Wiiiiiiiii…The ambulance arrived..
“Stay clear” a nurse said
“Back off everyone..No much crowd”
They carried Becky and Willa into the van while Fred was taken into another van..
prison of love episode 9&10
Prison of love
Episode 9
Willa’s eyes tried opening..with the beeping machine in the air conditioned room..
Someone was staring at her
“Mum?..” Willa trying to sit up
“No baby, please rest.. I heard of the accident.. Thank God you are okay” sighed Madam B
“Where is Beck?!” Replied Willa
“She’s fine.. She’s resting.. She will be here to see you soon”
“Okay mummy”
Soon after a young doctor came in
“Hello doc” said Madam B
“Hi Madam.. Hi Willa!” Said the doctor
“Am doctor Kelvin.. I ran some tests on you and found out you are pregnant! Good news” said doctor Kelvin
“What? Pregnant? Will what’s going on” Madam B asked looking confused
“Mum it’s true.. I got raped by Harry’s cousin Fred!” Cried Willa
“Your boyfriend’s cousin?.. I told you that boy is of no good but you didn’t listen.. Now your father is dead and at the mortuary and now you are pregnant.. Who will take care of us!” Cried Madam B
“Am sorry Mum.. It was a mistake and i have learnt from it”
“How about your new school.. Are u going to nurture a child into a school you just started? .. Willa am totally ashamed of you”
“Am sorry Momma please forgive me.. I shouldn’t have gone to that party at first!.. The baby in me is my responsibility please mum”
Cried Willa
Doctor Kelvin stood speechless .. Just then Becky came in
“Willa you are awake?”
Turning to Becky
“Beck! Thank God you are here.. Mum knows the truth now”
“The pregnancy?” Whispered Becky
“Yes Beck.. I will take care of the child.. Wipe your tears mum!”
“So doc when we will be discharged?” Madam B interrupted
“Oh as soon as Will recovers” Doctor Kelvin said
“Okay.. Thank you so much”
“You’re welcome.. I will be taking my leave now”
“Thanks doc” they all chorused..
Prison of love
Episode 10
FINALE
Months later, Willa put to bed a charming baby girl named her Twinkle.. Continued schooling, became a single mum
Becky on the other hand became successful had a fiancée and started her life well
Doctor Kelvin had to trace Madam B and asked her about Willa.. And they became family friends until he fell in love with Willa and promised to love Twinkle
Oga Shina left to his home town with his due salary paid
Meanwhile
Harry was arrested for child molestation..
Twinkle grew up to love her mum and her step dad.. Madam B… Ha! Of course became a grandma.. She lived her whole life loving and remembering her late husband
She died peacefully.. Having watched Twinkle grew into a matured woman..
Willa prayed her daughter would never repeat her teenage life experience.. Taught her and advised her more
THE END!
I know it’s too short.. Sorry fams
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