Novels by Henrietta Otu

Clifford was on the phone with Lian talking about an upcoming business trip when she heard Rosita screamed"Will call you later Lian." she said and hanged up. Clifford quickly rushed down to the living room where his wife was and met her standing motionless with her phone."What is it Rosita? What happened? Why the scream?" he asked turning her to face him."Cliff..., It's mum.""What has happened to her?" He asked anxiously"I just received a call from the house that she has been rushed to the hospital unconscious.""What...!?"Riley also rushed downstairs on hearing the loud voice of her dad."What's it dad?" she asked on getting there"It's your grandmother dear, quickly get dressed and let's go see her at the hospital. I will go get the keys.""Hospital...?What happened""

The bus pulled up in front of the school and Riley got off looking all stressed up. Loretta, Kate and Nancy walked up to her "Hey...girl...why are you looking all grumpy today?" asked Loretta "Uhm...., I had a quarrel with my mum before leaving the house." she replied with a sigh "Uh....?" they all chorused "That's so not you Riley...., what happened?" asked Kate "It's a long story..., let's head to class first else we will be late." "Yeah...Yeah..." replied Nancy They left to the class and met the teacher already in, they quickly rushed to their seats. "Hey...Riley, you said you will tell us more when we get to class." whispered Kate "Ssh....., the teacher will hear us.." Just then the teacher turned to their direction "Miss Riley..., what's going on over

Years has passed since the incident. Riley has been in contact with Nichole without her parents notice. Nichole has totally gained her trust and keeping a keen eye on the family through her without her knowing her true intention"Poor Rosie....., I will totally destroy your family through your daughter for the disgrace you made me go through and you will never know what hit you." said Nichole smirking************************************It's a bright beautiful Monday morning, Riley rushed out of her room all dressed and ready to leave to school."Mum....., I'm leaving for school.." she called to her mother who was in the kitchen."Okay..,sweetheart" answered Rosita, coming from the kitchen"Has dad left?" she asked"Yes..Sweetheart..., have you taken everything you need?""Yes mum...""Ar

Rosita laid her head on her husband's chest still crying."Find my daughter for me, Cliff. You know she is my everything." "I know dear..., we will find her soon. He assured.Rosita tried her very best to hold back her tears but she couldn't. It's been almost 2hours now and Riley has still not yet been found. " What are you doing Cliff? Why are you still sitting here....? Please.... go out and find our daughter. " said Rosita amidst tears. The whole house couldn't bear seeing Rosita in tears. Mad. Flora couldn't also stand it. She moved over to where Rosita and Clifford were sitting and sat beside Rosita"I know how you feel Rosie, but you need to calm down. We're going to find Riley soon, trust me."Rosita turned to look at her mother in law with tears in her eyes and nodded. The house was in so much tension and everything in a stand still.

It's a beautiful Saturday day morning, Riley was already up, solving some puzzles in her room. She heard a knock on her door"Riley..?" "Yes...mum..., please come in."Rosita went into her daughter's room and sat beside her."Sweetheart..., get dressed and let's go visit grandma today. She said she misses you so much""Grandma...?" she replied with a grin and stood up"Okay..., mum.., I will be done soon.""Okay Sweetheart." her mum replied and left.Riley quickly went to her wardrobe and got her dress. Within few minutes, she was done. She quickly rushed downstairs"Mum...dad...., let's get going." "Give us a minute Sweetheart..."Riley slammed herself on the sofa waiting anxiously for her parents. Soon, she saw them descending the stairs. she took her bag and quickly ran to them.

Riley looked at her parents with a surprised face"Mum...., dad....,what's wrong? why are you looking so shocked.""It's nothing dear, I think you should be more careful not to go out with people you don't know. Okay?"said Clifford"But dad..., Anutie Nichole is not a stranger. Is she?"" I know dear but just be careful, uhm..?"Okay....dad.." she replied adamantly"Okay Sweetheart, go to your room and change now." said Rosita smiling"Okay...mum.." she replied and left her parents to her room.Riley and Clifford sat quietly for a while thinking on what to do and how to handle the situation without creating fear and panic to their daughter"What are we going to do now dear?"asked Rosita" I don't know for now but we'll think of something soon, okay? I'll protect you and our daughter from any harm." said Clifford ass