Be Her Shadow
Episode 1
Camilla Collymore
My baby…..please save my baby.
Damien Beckett
You are going to be fine, honey.
The doctor and the nurses rushed her into the surgery room to undergo an immediate surgery
If not, she and the baby might not make it
Ruth Collymore
Oh my, my sweet baby. God please save my daughter and grandchild. They’re the only ones I have left *crying*
My family rushed in as well as Edmund and pregnant Audrey.
Audrey Lords
How is she and the baby?
Damien Beckett
They’re still having the surgery.
Edmund Forest
Don’t worry, Dam. They’ll be fine. *reassuring him*
Arthur Beckett
Son, we’re here for you and Camilla. She’ll make it and our grandchild too.
Mavis Beckett
Yes, my baby. Don’t worry. Mummy is here, okay.
Several hours passed, the doctor came out with an emotionless face.
We tried our best but only the child could be saved. The mother…..
Damien Beckett
At the mention of only the child…..I slumped back to my seat.
Damien Beckett
I could not utter any words
Ruth Collymore
My babyyyyy!!!!!!! *collapsed*
Mavis Beckett
Mrs Collymore?! Please wake up. Somebody help.
The nurses rushed out with yet another stretcher and carried her to the ward.
She was on drip as everyone waited outside. Panic written over everyone’s face except Damien.
Who sat with no sign of emotion just like a dead body.
Audrey Lords
Babe? Babe! I can feel it. I can feel it
Audrey Lords
Ughhhhhh!!!!!!
Audrey Lords
I think my water broke.
Everyone looked downwards and truly her water broke.
She was ushered into the delivery ward as Edmund rushed to the car to grab her bags (already packed since it was her 8 months, 2 weeks).
The doctor asked if Edmund would like to come in with her
Edmund Forest
Yes, I will.
Arthur Beckett
All the best, man
On the count of three….Audrey was asked to push.
Audrey Lords
Okay, I’m ready.
Edmund Forest
Hold my hands baby
Edmund Forest
Okay, we do this together.
Edmund Forest
1, 2, 3……push
Edmund Forest
Come on, babe. You can do this
Audrey Lords
Arghhhhhhhh!!!!!!
The sound of baby cries broke through the now silent room.
Edmund Forest
Oh my, she’s here.
Edmund Forest
You did it babe. I love you.
Audrey Lords
Ughh! I love you too Daddy.
Edmund Forest
Oh…..daddy. *realization hit*
The baby came earlier than expected. The doctor advised she should be placed in an incubator for a day or two until her weight was normal.
Edmund Forest
Bye, baby. Daddy and mummy will see you later
Audrey Lords
Have you thought of her name yet?
Edmund Forest
Erm…..actually yes.
Edmund Forest
How does Bella sounds? *smiling*
Audrey Lords
I love it. *smiling back*
Edmund Forest
Oh my, let me inform them of your safe delivery.
Audrey Lords
Wait. We are already mourning death of Camilla. Do you think it’s right?
Mavis Beckett
We can’t stop you from celebrating your new born just because…..
Mavis Beckett
Camilla couldn’t make it
Mavis Beckett
We will share in your happiness and then mourn after
Audrey Lords
Thank you so much, Auntie. *teary eyes*
Edmund Forest
How’s Damien?
Mavis Beckett
He still hasn’t utter any word.
Audrey Lords
What about the baby?
Mavis Beckett
I asked them to keep her in the incubator room for now since she’s also premature.
Everyone kept silent for a while before Mr Beckett entered the room.
Arthur Beckett
Congratulations Edmund and Audrey
Arthur Beckett
We have another daughter in our midst.
Edmund Forest
Did Camilla give birth to a girl too???
Edmund Forest
*teary eyes*. Awww, bless her
Audrey Lords
Baby. It’s fine.
Audrey Lords
We know she’s safe wherever she is and she’ll continue to look over us. Like always
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Episode 2
Damien Beckett
Hey, I’m Damien Beckett. A senior in S university doing international business management.
Damien Beckett
Everyone says I am a tyrant but I don’t think so.
Damien Beckett
I just love seeing people being maltreated
Damien Beckett
That’s not bad right. Get maltreated and be my friend or get your whole life in university be ruined
Damien Beckett
I prefer to be a loner honestly but these guys and girls in my school just want one thing…….
Damien Beckett
Network or networking (connection with those in higher ranks).
Damien Beckett
They do my bidding and I just make them meet some irrelevant people in the business world
Damien Beckett
My life has just been that.
Everyone in S university knew Damien to be a tyrant but certain people were clearly okay with how he treated them and others
This has been going on for quite a while now and the school’s authority said nothing.
It became a normal life routine that every student sees everyday
Suck up to him or get ruined
Everything was going smoothly until one day…….
Camilla Collymore
Hey, Edmund.
Camilla Collymore
What do you want for lunch?
Edmund Forest
I don’t really feel for food now
Edmund Forest
I’m thinking of the test we just had
Camilla and Edmund study the same course, graphic design and have the same majors except Camilla is taking a language class
Edmund wanted to as well but he couldn’t jiggle between his love for video games and learning a language
Eventually, he gave up on studying a new language. Back to video games
Camilla Collymore
Come on, Edmund.
Camilla Collymore
It will be fine. Trust me
Camilla Collymore
*smiling*
Edmund Forest
*smiles back*
They made their way towards the cafeteria.
As they walked down the stairs, they realised a crowd has formed and everyone was looking up at them
Camilla Collymore
Erm…..why are they looking at us?
Camilla Collymore
*awkward smile*
Edmund Forest
I don’t know. *not perturbed*
Edmund Forest
I hope your anxi……,
Edmund turned to look at Camilla who was already on the floor clutching the neck of her cloth
Edmund Forest
Oh no, why now?
Edmund Forest
Hey, look at me.
Edmund Forest
Try to breathe. Take in a deep breath first
Edmund Forest
Then control your breathing from there. Right. You got it
She did what Edmund instructed her to do until she felt better.
The crowd neither dispersed nor show any sign of concern
Damien Beckett
Are y’all love birds done yet?
Damien Beckett
It was taking too damn long
Damien Beckett
*walking towards them*
Damien Beckett
We (referring to the crowd) stood here waiting for your arrival
Damien Beckett
*poked his hand into Edmund’s skin
Edmund Forest
What….do you think you’re doing?
Damien Beckett
Ohhh….someone is trying to be a hero here.
Damien Beckett
*looking back at the crowd*
Edmund Forest
Can you move? We need to get somewhere.
Edmund Forest
*said harshly*
Camilla Collymore
Hey, it’s alright.
Camilla Collymore
*holding his right arm firmly*
The glare that Damien gave was enough to show he was really angry.
Camilla Collymore
I….. I don’t know what you want but can you please let us go?
Camilla Collymore
She pleaded
Damien Beckett
Paving way for them to leave
Camilla Collymore
Thank you
Camilla Collymore
*a little smile curled up on her lips*.
Damien Beckett
I didn’t realise when my heartbeat became irregular.
Damien Beckett
There’s just something about her
Adam Huxley
I have an important meeting this afternoon so I won’t make it for dinner
Vivian Huxley
Um…understood
Fabiola Huxley
But Daddy, you promised
Fabiola Huxley
We ate dinner as a family on this day
This day refers to Fabiola’s chosen day to stay at home with her family.
Adam Huxley
I know baby…..
Adam Huxley
But the client today is very important
Adam Huxley
I don’t want to put my company in a bad light.
Adam Huxley
Okay, sweetheart. *ruffling her hair*
Fabiola Huxley
Daddyyyy!!!
Adam Huxley
*He chuckled* You are not my little girl anymore?
Adam Huxley
I’ll be back soon. *turned to his wife*
As he left, a phone rung and Fabiola quickly answered
Fabiola Huxley
Hey, when are you going to get here?
Aaron Huxley
I’m so sorry Fab.
Aaron Huxley
I can’t make it
Aaron Huxley
I promise to go out with my friends.
An unknown voice called out to him from his background
Aaron Huxley
I’m going. Bye *hangs up*
Vivian Huxley
What happened?
Vivian Huxley
Is Aaron coming?
Fabiola Huxley
No. *stood up from the couch and went straight to the stairs.*
Fabiola Huxley
I hate everyone.
Few minutes later, Fabiola came downstairs dressed in scandalous clothes.
Vivian Huxley
What are you wearing?
Episode 3
Vivian Huxley
Am I not talking to you?
Fabiola Huxley
I heard you. *yelling*
Fabiola Huxley
I’m just going out to see my friends. Don’t bother about dinner
And with that she walked out of the door, got in her car and drove off
Vivian Huxley
Oh my. This daughter of mine
Beatrice Del Velde
I don’t know. Let’s call her again
Beatrice Del Velde
Oh… that’s her car.
Alia Cross
She’s finally here
Alia Cross
*sigh of relief*
Fabiola Huxley
Hey girlsssss. *waving as she walked towards them
Fabiola Huxley
Y’all look stunning
Fabiola Huxley
Pose lemme take a picture….
Beatrice Del Velde
That looks FABULOUS.
Alia Cross
But why were you grabbing my booty tho? *she joked*
Everyone was chuckling until someone approached them.
Nicholas Dawson
Hello girls
Nicholas Dawson
It’s so lovely to see beautiful girls here
Fabiola Huxley
Let’s just leave
The guy who approached them was Nicholas, a twenty-two year old student in his final year of university studying Accounting and Finance.
He has been stalking Fabiola and her friends ever since they started their undergrad in ES university but not to their knowledge
Nicholas Dawson
Damn! She ignored me again
Nicholas Dawson
I’ll do everything I can to get her and make her mine
Maya Dawson
Son, where are you?
Nicholas Dawson
Hey mum. I’m in my dorm
Nicholas Dawson
You know I wouldn’t lie to you
Maya Dawson
But you just did
Maya Dawson
Look to your left
He turned and saw his mother sitting in her old sedan car.
Nicholas Dawson
Oops. Sorry mum
He walked towards the mum’s car and sat in it
Maya Dawson
So tell me, who’s that girl?
Nicholas Dawson
Which girl?
Maya Dawson
You know who I’m talking about
Nicholas Dawson
*still clueless*
Maya Dawson
I saw you staring at her. Who is she?
Nicholas Dawson
Ohh. Fabiola!
Nicholas Dawson
She’s in my university and we study the same major
Maya Dawson
Who are her parents?
Nicholas Dawson
Mum, you don’t know Fabiola?
Nicholas Dawson
Everyone in country E knows her.
Nicholas Dawson
She’s the daughter of Mr Adam Huxley, the founder of Huxley Corporation.
Nicholas Dawson
She was posted recently on many media tabloids and blogs as the most spoilt rich brat amongst the wealthiest families.
Nicholas Dawson
But she doesn’t care to look at me
Maya Dawson
Don’t worry. Make sure you find every way possible to make her choice
Maya Dawson
The violent takes by force. You clearly understand what I’m saying right
Maya Dawson
Make me proud son
Maya went to drop Nicholas back at his dorm before driving off to her house
Several weeks then passed, Nicholas did not stop at anything but continued to pursue Fabiola.
The two began to talk frequently until this very day, Fabiola’s birthday
Fabiola Huxley
Hey, what’s up?
Nicholas Dawson
Look outside
Fabiola Huxley
What? What do you mean?
Nicholas stood outside the Huxley’s mansion with a bouquet of flowers and other gifts
Fabiola Huxley
*She quickly rushed downstairs*
Fabiola Huxley
What are you doing?
Nicholas Dawson
It’s your birthday.
Nicholas Dawson
I needed to do something
Fabiola Huxley
You really didn’t have to
Nicholas Dawson
That’s fine
Nicholas Dawson
Sooo…..are you going to accept it?
Fabiola Huxley
Yeah, why not? *smiling*
Nicholas Dawson
*handed the gift to her*
Fabiola Huxley
*hugged him in return*
A car approached them as they stood outside….
The masculine figure that appeared did not seem pleased in any way
Aaron Huxley
What is going on here?
Fabiola Huxley
What do you think?
Aaron Huxley
And….who is he?
Fabiola Huxley
That’s my friend…..
Nicholas Dawson
Did she just say friend? *he thought*
Nicholas Dawson
Hello, I’m…..Nicholas
Aaron Huxley
I’m watching you.
Aaron Huxley
*he left after that*
Nicholas Dawson
Is that your brother?
Fabiola Huxley
Are you scared of him? *laughing*
Nicholas Dawson
No, no……I’m not. *panics*
Fabiola Huxley
It’s fine. He’s just overprotective
Fabiola Huxley
He’s actually a nice person unlike me
Nicholas Dawson
*staring at her in awe*
Fabiola Huxley
Are you listening to me?
Fabiola Huxley
I’m going back inside.
Nicholas Dawson
I have a question for you.
Fabiola Huxley
Okay, go ahead
Nicholas Dawson
Fabiola, ever since I saw you when you came to ES university. I have never been the same
Nicholas Dawson
I don’t usually pursue girls that aren’t in my league.
Nicholas Dawson
But…..but you’re so different
Nicholas Dawson
That I can do anything and everything just to be with you
Fabiola Huxley
Are you sure it’s not because I’m from a rich family?
Nicholas Dawson
Yes. *subconsciously*
Nicholas Dawson
Wait, no. Sorry. My bad
Fabiola Huxley
Listen Nicho
Nicholas Dawson
*fearing for what is about to happen*
Fabiola Huxley
Let’s give it a try
Fabiola Huxley
But you have to prove to me it’s not because of my family’s wealth
Nicholas Dawson
Yayyy. Thank you so much Fabiola
Nicholas Dawson
No, girlfriend
Fabiola Huxley
Bye. *she left*
Nicholas Dawson
Yessss. I did. Finally
Nicholas Dawson
Let me inform mum
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