Episode 8
Just then, Mr Obama did the unthinkable.
“Four million naira,” he exclaimed, his eyes fixed on the young man.
I gritted my teeth to keep my anger at bay.
“Six million naira,” the young guy said casually, his hands tucked into his pocket and his gaze fixed on me.
“Wow! That is a whole lot!
“I bet Mr Obama does not have that much money!
“The handsome gentleman must be wealthy!
“Phew! Let’s see who’s gonna take Pie” the crowd murmured amidst themselves.
“Young guy, I can see you are here to waste your parents’ money; you should not compete with me,” Mr Obama said tensely.
“Anyone else?” Aunt Mona yelled happily, looking proudly at me. This story is part of Peter’s Gracuous Stories collection.
“Six point five million naira,” Mr Obama stated.
“Eight million naira,” the handsome guy said calmly, as if the money meant nothing to him. On like Mr Obama that is saying his with great difficulty.
“Wow, pie is such good luck,” Aunt Mona exclaimed. And I had the urge to pūnch her nose.
“To avoid any confusion, I believe Pie will go for this young man here, Mr Obama, but do not worry, I will compensate you with one of my hottest girls,” Aunt Mona said, causing the entire crowd to laugh.
Mr. Obama and his men left ańgrily right away.
After signing the necessary documents and check. I left with the young guy who held my palm and led me to the car. I felt he was my prince charming and I was his Cinderella.
Madam Mona hugged tightly telling me thank you for bringing her so much money. I felt irritated by her hug and wanted pushing her from me but I restricted myself.
“Easy pissy,” I reminded myself.
Aunt Mona instructed me to give the handsome guy any style he desired.
We got to his expensive and he open the car door for me to get in immediately I got in. He closed the door and walked to the opposite side of the car before taking the wheel. He properly adjusted my seat belt and then his before driving out of the Ranch house.
💕 RICHMOND’S 💕
I drove the car steadily and carefully avoiding the pot holes in order not to hurt Pie.
I am Richmond Hills, 25 years old.
I returned from England three days ago.
I never wanted to go anywhere because I was so tired from the business trip, but my best friend Chidy persuaded me.
He told me there’s going to ba a great auction party.
I initially told him that I was not interested in any so-called party.
But he promised me there would be a lot of fun and plenty of sēxy ladies.
I just sigh and continue working on my system.
I have been working on my system since I returned from England, and I felt boerd today.
Chidy was overjoyed when I told him I would be accompanying him to the party.
We drove downtown to the party. And, true to Chidy’s words, there were several sēxy ladies, but none of them impressed me. Aside from that, I came here to kill time.
Throughout the party, I was on my phone, not paying attention to the activities. Chidy, on the other hand, will always gush over the ladies and blow them k!sses. Telling me how good the “madam Mona’s girls” are in bed. In any case, I am not surprised because he is a jērk of a Playboy who bedding everything on the skirt.
“Richie, look at these ladies; they are so sēxy!! Chidy said cheerfully.
“Whatever,” I said, rolling my eyes and still facing my phone.
“You are so cold,” he continued, and I gaggled while still looking at my phone.
“Look, Richie, this girl is so different,” he said.
“I do not want to chidy, I am not here for that,” I said firmly.
“Please just this once,” he said, hitting me hard.
” Fine!” I said as I looked up to see the most stunning woman I had ever seen. She was not only extremely beautiful, but she was also incredibly innocent, unlike the first four women who were flaunting their as$ and b0obs in front of the public.
My mouth dropped opened and my phone slipped off my hands falling into Chidy’s hand.
She still has a pointed breäst and is also tight down there, so her prize will definitely be higher,” Mona announced.
“I am giving her away for one million naira,” she said, and my eyes widened in surprise.
“who wants her?
I want her, and I will give you one point five million naira,” a huge man stood up some few seat away from us.
“That means pie will go to Mr Darcy,” Madam Mona said
“I will take her for two million,”
Another man yelled. I looked at his directions and realized how big he was; he had wrestler-like muscles and a pot belly, and he was even old enough.
I felt enraged. “I can not imagine someone like him near an innocent pie,” I thought as I returned my gaze to the lady.
“Wow, that is a lot of money; anyone else?” Mona inquired.
“my gaze was glued on her face. She seemed so shy that she could not even look up properly.
if there’s no one else then pie will go to Mr Obama……”
“I will take her for three million naira,” I yelled, cutting her off, and everyone started whispering to themselves.
“I saw the lady look up in shock and continue to stare at me. She is lovely.
”Hey!! Richie, are you okay? Three million Naira! For a lady, are you kidding me? Chidy whispered almost like a yell into my ears.
I walked up to the stage. Even though the elderly Obama was unhappy with it, I still won him.
I took her palms in mine and led her to the car after telling Chidy good night.
Leading her out of the hall I felt somehow complete her palms is one of the softest I have ever touched.
She does not deserve to be among the people she is with. “She looks too innocent and naive to be a sêx worker, and I will do anything to get her out of here,” I thought as I drove home.
MR OBAMA!!
I sat on the sofa, my boys massaging my shoulders while I smoked my pipe.
Mona has stepped on the Lion’s tale.
She threw away everything we had in the past just for money. She even made me a laughingstock in the clubhouse. “She had better be prepared for me,” I thought añgrily.
Pie belongs to me from the start and and knows that. I admire her bravery and stūbbõrnness. She only belongs to me. But now Mona has bêtrays me just because” I thought as drop of tears fell off my eyes.
Episode 9
🖍️ EJIRO🖍️
I lie on the bed, thinking about Pie and hoping she is okay wherever she is.
Tho the guy that bought her look so responsible order than Mr Obama that fat cargo.
I pray the guy treat her nice.
I adore Pie because she is so unique and innocent. Despite having been through a lot, she never stops praying at night and reading her Bible.
I know Madam Mona has turned us into bad girls, but Pie is still a good girl. She does not smoke or drink.
I kneeled down and said a prayer.
“Father, please protect Pie wherever she is and keep her safe from harm. Please set us free one day, I pray in Jesus name.
“Amen!!” Ada yelled mockingly as I stood up from the floor.
“Na free world yan anything you want Yan” I said standing up from the ground.
“Ashawo the pray, that mumu girl don come initiate you na. Wetin be that her name self Pie” She said bitterly.
“Bitterness is what is eating you up; I know you are jealous of pie because she is better than you in every way.” “I said with an eye roll.”
“Say wetin, only God know the kind fvck were them go fvck her dis night, make we see how she go come back come continue her holy holy” Ada said but I ignored her. Silent they said is the best answer giving to a fool as her.
To avoid her nonsense talks, I lied down with my pillows above my head.
Madam Mona 🧁
I lied down feeling so excited and fulfill.
I made a lot of money just for tonight. Since I brought Sweet-Pie to the Ranch and introduced her to the work, my business has grown beyond expectations.
Just look at how much money she made me tonight.
Maybe I will call Veronica my sister (Sweet-Pie’s mother) and send her some money tomorrow,” I said aloud.
“Sweet-Pie is such good luck,” I thought before dozing off.
Three days later.
PIE 🍫
I have been with Richmond for three days now.
Aside from the night he drove us to his house, I did not see him again.
His house maid informed me that he left for an urgent business trip the next day and will not be returning anytime soon.
The maid will always make sure to prepare delicious meals for me as well as prepare my bath.
I am beginning to like it here, but I know it is only for the time being.
When I think about aunt Mona and her wicked act, my mood usually worsens.
I stood up from the bed after saying my morning prayers, and the door opened, revealing Angela, the housemaid.
She came to inform me that breakfast was ready.
I brush my teeth and head downstairs.
And was astounded to see him seated at the dining table.
He looked very attractive. I stood in the middle of the stairs for a while before going down.
“I thought Angela told me he was not going to return anytime soon?” I thought aloud.
“Good morning,” I said as I took a seat opposite him.
His eyes were fixed on me.
“Sweet-Pie!” He mumbled, and I wondered who had told him my full name.
“Eat.” He said, pushing a plate of dished macron and fried chicken towards me.
I was too shy to eat in his presence. I took a fork and began eating slowly.
While he sat and watched me eat.
His intense gaze was making me uncomfortable.
“Will not you eat? I was finally able to ask.
He simply nodded his head.
When I was done eating.
He took out his hankachief to wipe away the oil stain in my mouth.
He then pushed a glass of water for me to drink.
I felt embarrassed because I did not drink any water while eating.
“Thank you,” I said once I had finished drinking the water.
When he was certain I was satisfied with the food, he began eating quietly and orderly while I sat there, wondering what kind of man he was.
Three days later.
I do not feel like returning to the Ranch. Staying at Richmond House was one of the best experiences of my life so far.
He bought me a lot of clothes, shoes, and bags. Even gave me a large sum of money without him sleeping with me.
We visited so many incredible places together.
He acts too good to be true.
I got into the car while he stood on the top floor, watching me.
I waved at him, but he just smiled.
The driver took the wheel, and we drove to the Ranch.
I wish life could be this simple, but it only gets worse at the Ranch.
I met Madam Mona standing at our door as soon as I got out of the car.
Richmond driver took my belongings to the room.
“Good afternoon, ma,” I greeted Madam Mona, who smiled sheepishly at me like a child who had just bought candy.
“Pie, look how plump and fresh you have become; did the young guy even stress you?” She questioned, while I remained silent.
“Hurry up inside, and come here, someone has booked you for tonight,” Madam Mona said, as I hissed at her.
She took a furious step towards me.
Ready to bounce on me but I don’t care anymore.
Good night peeps 😘
Episode 10
“Did you just hi$s at me?” She asked.
“Yes, Ma.” I responded adamantly.
“I see you have grown wings; I know you are trying my patience, but not today, sweet,” she said as I rolled my eyes at her.
“Now get inside and prepare to attend to my customer.” She instructed.
I furiously left her present. I am mad at Richmond for making me return so early.
I got inside to be met with an empty room.
“Thank goodness Ejiro was not around; I was not in the mood to talk to anyone.
I was enráged and tempted to sm0ke cigarettes for the first time in my life.
I almost took a cigarette from the dressing table, but I caught my hands in midair and clutched it tightly.
I burst into te@rs as soon as I saw myself in the large mirror.
“Why is life so cruel? I thought Richmond was my helper, but I was mistaken,” I sobbed uncontrollably.
My eyes welled up with tears as I looked at the box of goodies he had bought me and the money inside a brown envelope.
“What was the use anyways?”
“Pie, do not let me come over there, or you will see the other side of me,” Aunt Mona said through the door…
I clenched my fist tightly.
“Why am I even crying? What was I even thinking? That a wealthy, handsome man like Richmond would want anything to do with a filthy sex worker like me?
“I must be daydreaming,” I thought to myself.
Just then, I pack everything Richmond bought for me into my wardrobe. And I decided to move on with my life. All my plans now is to get away from the Ranch at least to finish my secondary school and also go to higher institution. I will do it, even if it means k!lling Aunt Mona.
Night fall I dressed up like the slût I’m ready to carry out aunt Mona’s errands.
When I arrived at the address Aunt Mona had given me, I discovered a three-story duplex.
I was directed to the room on the middle floor.
The room was dark and smelt of alcohol and cigarettes.
I stood still, my heart pounding faster. “Aunt Mona will not k!ll me one-day with her quests for money.This story belongs to Peter’s Gracuous stories.
Just then, the light from the blue bulb in the room came on.
“Strip!” I heard the c0ldest voice ever.
I scanned the entire space and noticed a man, perhaps in his 30s, standing with his right hand folded across his chest.
In order to save time, I began removing my dresses, leaving only my br@ and pãnties.
He came close to me.
Look into my eyes without saying anything.
“I will have a*ual sēx with you. But first, you need to get high. He said.
“I am sorry, sir, but I do not do any of those,” I said, attempting to suppress my burning r@ge.
“Hahaha! You are a ruñs girl, and rün girls do not have a say; they simply carry out their customers’ orders. He laughed sinisterly.
Making me want to punch out his teeth.
“As a human being, I am entitled to my own opinion. If you can not sēx me through my v area, I am sorry, I am leaving.” I said, bending down to grab my bum shot from the floor.
He grabbed me roughly from behind.
“Who gave you the guts to confront me?” He said, clutching me tightly.
“You better let go of me, or you will not like what I am going to do to you tonight,” I warned.
But he pushed me to the bed and, with his grip on me, he pulled out a white substance from a small covered box and attempted to force it into my mouth.
Realizing it was c0caine, I gathered some strength. Thank goodness I was still wearing high heels. As he tried to open the box with his other hand while pinning me to the bed, I quickly extended my legs forward and pushed him hard on his stomach with my heels. He staggered back away from me, and I quickly stood up. Fortunately for me, I saw a fruit tray beside the bed.
Which contains a small knîfe for slicing fruits.
I picked it up and pointed it at him.
“Do not come any closer to me,” I said to him, as he clutched his stomach in pain. I grabbed my skirts from the floor and put them on as quickly as possible.
Then I grabbed my clothes as I saw him walk towards the phone, undoubtedly to call his men. I dashed outside as fast as I could, and fortunately for me, the gate was open. When I got outside the gate, I noticed his men chasing me with some fierce looking bull dogs. It was night and I need not to be told the dãngers I am in.
I ran with all of my strength, removing my shoes to increase my speed. But the dogs kept chasing after me,Covering the distance between us. It was a lonely street, but the street lights helped me see where I was going.
After about five minutes of running, I began to lose strength gradually. My throat was dry and itchy, I was panting heavily, and my eyes were already blurry.
I ran out of stamina and collided with a stone I did not see, falling to the ground.
I lay down on the ground, eyes closed, saying my final prayers, waiting for the dogs to come bounce and feed on me.
“If I die now, my ghost will return to hunt Aunt Mona,” I thought while waiting for the dogs. But as seconds turned into minutes, nothing happened.
Rather, the sound of gun shots was heard.
“Are you okay sweetpie.” A familiar voice said, making my heart skip a thousand beats.
Episode 11
RICHMOND’S 💕
I let pie go just to confirm my feelings for her, whether it was lust or love.
From the moment I saw her at the auction party. Makes my heart yearns for her.
Her little pretty small face, her small pink kîssable pink lips, her cutest dimple smile, and all of her girlish expressions turn me on and make me wish I could have her all to myself.
From the moment I let her go, I realized I felt something deeper for her than just lust. I know I promised myself not to get involved in any relationships after my previous experiences. But now that I have met Sweet-Pie, I think that rule will be broken because I can not let another man touch pie other than me.
I know she expected me to touch or sex her during her stay at my house. But my love for her goes beyond sex. Without being told, I know she has gone through a lot at the hands of selfish men. I want to prove to her that love is more than just sēx; I want to care for her in any way I can, and I want to show her that not all men are the same, which is why I took her to different amazing places and gave her a small gift.
Throughout the afternoon, she left me, and I was unable to concentrate on my work. Even at the conference meeting, I was unable to contribute because I was distracted by her thoughts.
When I finished the conference meeting, I called Olu, my driver, who took pie home, and asked if pie had arrived home.
“Oga I swear to God almighty, that madam Mona na human devil, she no even allow small aunty rest she come tell her say e get one place where she wan send her go” He said and I gritted my teeth.
“Mona must be sick in the head, I paid her enough money in order for her not to give pie out to anyone, she still went ahead to give her out.” I pondered within myself.
Thank goodness I gave Pie a gold wristband that included a tracker. My friend gave me that wristband during one of my business trips to China. And it is been in my closet for a while, but I knew right away that the wristband would be perfect for her delegate wrist.
I wore it for her personally and made her swear she would not take it off under any circumstances.
I left Olu to check my system to see if I could see Pie’s location, and fortunately for me. I saw where she was.
Olu and I, along with a few of my boys, left for the so-called area. At first to take Pie away.
But as we approached the street, we noticed some guys and dogs chasing someone, so we drove to the front and saw a familiar figure.
“Oga e be like say na aunty Pie be that, oh were those people the pursue,” Olu said from the driver’s seat.
I asked him to pull over. And instruct my men to shoot the dogs.
While I ran towards the pie that was already on the ground.
“”Are you okay sweetpie.” I asked as I approached her.
She raised her head slowly, eyes still closed.
“Am I already in heaven?” Lord, please forgive me for my sins. I did not intend to commit so many sins; it was Aunt Mona who forced me to do so,” she said with her eyes closed.
When I got to her, I carried her from the floor in a bridal style. Her eyes were still closed.
“Will you open your eyes or should I pinch you first?” I asked, and she immediately opened her eyes. She gave me a long look.
“Is that truly you, Richie?” She asked.
I only nodded.
“Let us take you to the hospital; your toes and knees are bleeding,” I said to her.
She clung to me as if I was about to vanish or she was having a nightmare. I just smiled at her cuteness.
TIMMY’S 🖍️
I smoke and puff my igbo! Madam Mona has the courage to bring me a crazy girl. And to top it all off, she has the guts to kick me in the stomach. Worst of all, she threatens to stab me if I get too close.
She is such an interesting girl, and I adore her for it. I told my men to chase her down with the dogs in order to scare her and force her to surrender. Because the dogs are trained, they only bite on rare occasions.
But I was disappointed when my guys returned to tell me that someone in a car had driven past them and shot my dogs. I paid millions of dollars for these dogs. Just because of Mona’s craziness my dogs are gone.
It is either she gives me the girl so I can deal with her, or she better be prepared for me.” I said almost in tears as I watched my dogs lie lifeless on the ground, drenched in blood.
MADAM MONA
I paced back and forth in my room, not knowing what to do. Pie’s stubbornness has gotten me into a big mess. Timmy, one of my customers, just called and told me everything Pie did to him. Now he’s requesting I bring Pie to him or he will come after me. The worst of it I don’t even know where pie is.
I must do something I know Timmy is a cultist, and he is willing to go to any length to harm me and destroy the business I have worked so hard to build over the years, but I will not let him. I know pie is hiding around the Ranch for fear that I will punish her for what she did. I asked Tiger and some of my boys to go look for pie all over the area. I must give her over to Timmy; I can not trade my business for anything else because of her stupidity; she better hope I do not lay a hand on her tonight.
Episode 12
PIE
I sat in the garden with Richmond, my head resting on his shoulder, watching the moon and the blue sky.
I have been with Richmond for more than a week now. I spent three days in the hospital.
But, thank God, I am getting better.
Getting away from aunt Mona is one of the best feelings. But my happiness isn’t complete yet knowing I have people to set free from her boundage, especially Ejiro.
“What do you want, Pie?” Richmond spoke softly in my ears.
I pause for a second, thinking about what I really want. I want so many things right now asides from money.
“I want freedom Richmond, I want to be free to go to school and pursue my dreams, just like any other human being. Not to stay with Aunt Mona. I also want to set my friends free. I said to Richmond.
He looked down at me, cupping my face in his hands.
“I will grant you your wish, Pie; I can see how brave you are. “I love you, Pie, and I want you to be my girlfriend!” He said, and my heart rate increased. I could hear it beating against my chest.
I was speechless because I did not know what to say. This feels like a dream come true for me. Since I met Richmond, I have been head over heels in love with him. I feel like screaming for the entire world to hear right now!
“Be my girlfriend, Pie; I am not in a rush. Take your time, he said, fondling my palms.
I gave him a nod.
We talked about various topics before he finally allowed me to go to bed. Of course, he gently placed me on the bed and watched me sleep before going to bed. I had to pretend to be asleep to get him to go to bed, and once I knew he was gone, I took out the phone Richmond had bought for me and called Ejiro. Despite the fact that aunt Mona clone Ejiro phone with hers, Ejiro still have a small personal phone given to her by one of her suga daddy.
She quickly picked up the phone.
I told her it was me and explained everything, including where I was. She was ecstatic for me and encouraged me to say yes to Richmond the next day. She then told me about Aunty Mona’s extensive search for me. We then talked about random things before saying goodnight to each other.
“Madam Mona will not see me,” I thought as I fell asleep.
It has been one week since Madam Mona and her boys searched everywhere for Pie, but their efforts have been futile. She didn’t even go out with her cell phone.
Timmy has been threatening her to bring him Pie or he will deal with her.
Madam Mona offered to pay Timmy a million naira, but he refused, saying he prefers Pie.
MADAM MONA
I got to the to the Ranch. Got out of the car and walked straight to Pie’s roommates.
“Good morning madam” They said as I barged into their room without knocking.
“Una know where pie dey?” I asked them.
“No Madam me I no know oh?” Ada said. While Ejiro kept shut.
“Ejiro, so you plan with Pie abi?” I asked looking at her suspectingly.
“No Madam, I swear I no know” she said.
“I go give una one last chance make una fit talk the truth.”where pie dey?” I asked again.
“Ma I swear to my grandfather White hair I no know where Pie dey.” Ada said.
“Madam me no fit lie give you na, I no know where Pie go” Ejiro answered. Ada miAda may be telling the truth, but I do not trust Ejiro; she may know Pie’s whereabouts. Maybe a little punishment will get them to open their stinky mouths and talk.
“Tiger!!” I shouted.
“Yes, Madam. He responded as he entered the room.
“Make you and the other guys go teach this two lesson were go fit open their mouth” I instructed.
“Okay, Madam,” Tiger responded, rubbing his palms together.
“Madam abeg na, no punish me I swear I no know where Pie dey if to say I know I for tell you” Ada cried hugging my legs but I pushed he making her to fall on her buttocks.
Before I left the room, I looked at Ejiro once more, causing her to shiver.
Tiger and the other guys dragged Ejiro and Ada into the Brain Setting Room. It is a one-room building in the back of the bar. The Brain Setting Room is a type of punishment room where Madam Mona brings stubborn girls and any girls who attempted to flee to be punished and penalized for their crimes.
The room contains 1 to 15-headed koboko, a leather belt, barbwire, and canes of various sizes to punish defaulters.
Tiger and the other guy tied Ejiro and Ada to an electric chair and connected it to the electric switch, turning it on.
Ada and Ejiro let out a sharp anguished scream as they were electrocuted. While Tiger and the other boys laughed hysterically.
“Una don ready to talk?” Tiger giggled as he asked.
“I d innocent, ooh” Ada voice sounded faintly.
But Ejiro sat still and gritted her teeth.
After about three minutes of sitting in the electric chair, Tiger noticed that they were becoming weak and turned off the electric chair.
He brought down four-headed koboko from the wall, just like the boys, and began flogging the girls, who were too weak to shout or scream and instead lay motionless on the floor.
Ejiro and Ada remained unconscious for a day.
Ejiro awakened before Ada. And realized they were back in their room, she was still exhausted and weak from the effects of the electric chair. She was able to pour herself some liquid milk that she saw by the side of the bed, which was undoubtedly brought by Madam Mona. She gulped down the milk all at once, then drank some blood tablets.
She sat for a while, regaining her lost energy.
She went to her wardrobe and took out her personal phone. When she looked over to the bed and saw Ada was still sleeping, she decided to make a call to Pie.
“Hello Pie,” she said as the phone was answered.
“Hi, Ejiro. How are you?” Pie’s voice came from the other end.
“We were punished by Aunt Mona for…..
“So you know where Pie dey na en u let madam Mona punish us abi, just wait for me as I go tell her everything,” Ada said beside Ejiro, storming out of the room before Ejiro could say anything.
But something happened.
Episode 13
EJIRO’S 🖍️
I went to my wardrobe and took out her personal phone after I have gotten myself a little bit.
I looked over to the bed to be sure if Ada was still unconscious and fortunately she was, i decided to make a call to Pie.
“Hello Pie,” I said as the phone was answered.
“Hi, Ejiro. How are you?” Pie’s voice came from the other end.
“We were punished by Aunt Mona for…..”
“So you know where Pie dey na en u let madam Mona punish us abi, just wait for me as I go tell her everything,” Ada cut in beside me storming out of the room before I could say anything.
“Hello, Ejiro. What happened?” Pie spoke from the other end.
“I think we are in trouble, Ada, who I thought was still sleeping over my conversation with you, is on her way to tell Aunt Mona,” I said, my heart racing.
“Stop her, please!” Pie said as I ended the call and ran after Ada.
When I walked out of the room, I was surprised to see some girls from the next room gathered around someone, with some using their clothes to fan the person.
Some ran to the room to bring water.
I was curious, completely forgetting that I was supposed to prevent Ada from going to Madam Mona’s office.
I walked to the girls “wetin d happen for here?” I asked Ehi, one of the girls.
“Na Ada oo, she been run come outside from una room, but come fall down for here and she no come stand up again” she said as we arrived at the spot.
My heart beat so fast, praying she should be fine.
I ran crying to where she was lying down, pushing some of the girls out of my way.
Just to see Ada lying motionless with her eyes closed on the floor.
I fell to my knees and shook her violently.
“Wake up Ada, abeg wake up.” I cried as I held her close to my chest.
“Oya, feel her breath, and check if she is still breathing,” one of the girls suggested.
I lowered her head into my lap and placed my ears on her chest, feeling her heartbeat.
“Her heart is not beating anymore,” I said through tears.
“Ewo!!
“Oluwa oo!!
Iju uwa!!
Different comments from various girls. I sat there crying, remembering how Ada came to the Range. Just like everyone one of us she was full of life, healthy and full of dreams. Aunt Mona took her from Enugu, where she used to hawk oranges for her wicked aunt, and promised to send her to school without her aunt’s knowledge, but Ada, being naive, accepted the offer. Aunt Mona made the necessary arrangements and instructed Ada to meet her at a specific location the following day, which Ada gladly did, and that is how Aunt Mona brought her to the Ranch house.
She was a reserved person from the start, always crying and calling on {Amadioha}, the god of thunder in their place, to fire Madam Mona and her generation.
Madam Mona gradually transformed her into a séx girl. I watched her fall into depression and develop a harsh attitude toward everyone. She will always smoke cigarettes to relieve her depression.
She will always tell me.
“One day I go escape from here, make I go live normal life” is so pathetic she couldn’t fight for that good life she craves for likewise all of us.
“Madam Mona the come oo!” One of the girls announced as everyone made way for her.
She approached us, and everything went silent.
She asked the nurse who had come with her to check Ada’s breath.
After a while, the nurse knelt down and placed her thestoscope on Ejiro’s chest. She shakes her head.
“I am sorry, madam, but she is gone to the afterlife. She died due to a lack of blöod.” She announced, and everyone let out a loud cry.
I cried the most. I felt as if I had pushed her to an early grave.
Three days later.
Narrator’s POV
The Ranch has been closed for two days due to Ada’s sudden death.
Her death was mourned by all of the girls at the Ranch.
They arrived at the cemetery with Ada’s casket, prepared to lay her to rest.
Meanwhile!!
Pie has not stopped crying since she received the news. She cried uncontrollably, refusing to eat for the entire day. Richmond did everything he could to ensure she ate, but it was in vain.
She felt somewhat guilty about Ada’s death. Ada never liked her, but she was still a friend and roommate.
She dressed in black and wore dark sunglasses as Richmond drove them to the cemetery.
Of course, she was not going to get too close to them; instead, she would sit in the car with tinted windows and watch them from a distance.
After the priest, whom Madam Mona had bribed to conduct Ada’s funeral Mass, finished his speech, some of Madam Mona’s men lifted Ada’s casket and placed it in the grave, causing the girls to cry again.
After Ada’s funeral, the girls returned to their cars and drove back to the Ranch.
When Pie was certain that everyone had left.
She and Richmond got out of the car because she insisted on speaking with Ada one last time. When she gets to the grave, she drops the flowers she brought with her.
“I am sorry, Ada,” she said, crying more as Richmond patted her back.
One week later!
PIE’S POV🖍️
It is great to be with Richmond; he is hired a private tutor for me. He also enrolled me in the upcoming Senior High exams.
This is just a step away from my goals. And I am thankful to him.
My main concern right now is how to get the girls out of Madam Mona’s hands.
I was working on some assignments given to me by my private tutor when the door opened, revealing Richmond as cute as ever.
He walked towards me, smiling sheepishly at me.
“Good evening, Sir.” I greeted, lifting my head from my books.
His eyes grew darker.
“What should I do with you?” He smirks.
“I am sorry, I completely forgot.” I said.
“I am going to have to punish you for calling me sir,” he said, approaching me.
“I said I was sorry, na!” I pouted, giving him puppy-dog eyes.
“You can not buy me with those cute puppy dog eyes, so I will punish you, pumpkin pie,” he said cutely, making me blush.
He walked right up to my front, pulled me out of bed, and forced me to stand on my feet, his gaze fixed on mine. I could feel a bitter fly in my stomach.
His lips were soft and tasted like fresh strawberries as he brought his face closer to mine and kissed me..
The kiss became more intense as I reciprocated the kiss. We broke off the kiss after a few moments.
“I have something for you,” he announced as we broke off the kiss.
“You are full of surprises,” I commented as we walked hand in hand to the compound.
Only for him to hand me the car key.
“What for?” I questioned him in confusion.
“That car over there is yours,” he said, pointing at a new Lexus parked in the large compound.
I was speechless, not knowing what to say, so I hugged tightly.
Life returned to normal, and Madam Mona began her business of sending the girls to various men.
However, she has not been at peace with herself.
All of her efforts to reclaim Pie have failed.
The day after Ada’s funeral, Timmy nearly broke Mona’s head, but Madam Mona’s men stood up to Timmy.
It was a narrow escape. “Next time might not be her lucky day,” she reasoned.
Then an idea came to her mind. She smiled wickedly at herself.
She pulled out her cell phone and dialed Veronica’s number. Pie’s mother.
“I will use her to get Pie,” I thought, smiling to myself.
Episode 14
MADAM MONA 🖍️
Then an idea crossed my mind. I smiled to myself.
I took out my cellphone and dialed Veronica’s number. Pie’s mother.
“I will use her to get Pie,” I reasoned, smiling to myself.
“Hi, Veronica,” I said, sniffing my nose.
“How are you doing, Monalisa?” She sounded on the other end.
“I am not fine, oo!” “I am not fine at all,” I said, faking a cry.
“What happened now, and why are you crying?” “And how is sweet Pie?” She inquired with a worried tone.
“Sister, that is exactly why I called. I want you to come over to the city because Pie is seriously ill and has been bothering me to see you.” I lied.
“My God will not allow anything bad to happen to my only daughter; what happened to Pie?” She asked in a worried manner.
“Just come to the city, Sister, and you will find out,” I said.
“I will be on my way,” she said as I ended the call.
Pie thinks she is smart, but let us see who is smarter.
Pie’s mother arrived in the city a few days later and kept requesting Madam Mona to take her to the so-called hospital where she claimed Pie was. But Mona smiled wickedly at her and decided to take her to the Ranch at noon.
She decided to gather all of the girls, including his men, to watch as she tormented Pie’s mother.
“If you know where Pie is and you are all keeping quiet, inform her that I have her mother with me; if she does not show up tomorrow evening, I will torture her mother until she dies in my hands,” Mona said, as the girls echoed among themselves.
A few hours later, Pie, who was busy with her lesson work, received a call from Ejiro; she wanted to call her back when she finished the lesson, but the phone continued to ring.
Her lesson tutor allowed her to take her calls because they might be urgent.
Pie answered the phone only to hear Ejiro’s worried tone.
Pie, you need to come to the Ranch immediately. Madam Mona brought your mother from the village, and she threatened to kill her if you did not come by tomorrow.
Pie’s jaw dropped and her eyes widened in disbelief, as if a sudden jolt of electricity had passed through her veins, leaving her stunned for a moment. Her hand flew to her mouth, muffling an involuntary gasp as surprise sucked the air from her lungs, leaving her breathless.
Her phone fell from her grasp, tears running down her cheek.
“Are you OK, Miss?” Her tutor inquired, noticing her sudden change of mood.
She ran upstairs without responding to her tutor, grabbing a short gown and sliding it on. She could have informed Richmond, but he had traveled to Australia earlier that morning on business.
She wanted to call him, but she reconsidered because she did not want to bother Richmond with her personal matters. She can not let Madam Mona hurt her mother. She is all she have Pie thought running outside while waving down a taxi. All attempt to stop her prove abortive by Richmond’s men.
She arrived at the Ranch. And met Mona, who appeared angry.
“Where is my mother?” She inquired.
But just then, Mona’s men arrived and dragged her away.