PHILANDRA: AWAKENING: CHAPTER ONE; PATTERNS: PART V

Renee walks into the Pride City Metropolis Hospital and goes straight to the nurse at the reception "Hi, I'm Renee Rhodes, I'm here to see the man that was brought in yesterday, he had a car accident" "Oh Mr Parker, are you family?" "No, but I made the call, I was at the scene I just want to know how he is doing" she said "Okay, well usually only family is allowed and you can't see him because he is resting, maybe you can come back later" "I'm not sure but thanks anyway" "Any problem here?" A young female doctor comes to where they are "No, the young lady said she wants to see Mr Parker, she was the one that called the hospital when the accident happened" the nurse said "Oh dear, you can't see him, but I must really commend what you did, it is only a miracle that helped him, with the way the accident happened no one could survive such a crash, surprisingly he is stable and responding quickly to treatment, maybe you could come back tomorrow?" "Thanks doctor, I will be on my way now" she leaves the hospital. .................................................................... "I'm really sorry I have to be leaving you this soon, hope you will be okay" Ms Rhodes is packing up her bags in her room "Sure, like always" Renee said "I could cancel the conference if you want" "No, you have to go, I will be fine, I will just call Meredith to spend the night" "Okay I love you, there is food in the fridge, I will be back in two days" her mum gives her a peck on the forehead as she opens the door "Bye mum, enjoy your conference" she enters the taxi, Renee shuts the door "I must be loosing it thinking that the world revolves around me" she said as she sits on the couch, suddenly she feels a sharp pain on her back "Aww" she feels it but doesn't feel a thing she decides to use the mirror, she removes her top and turns to the mirror in shock "What the hell?" A wing of an eagle is drawn at the right side of her back shoulder "How did this happen? Oh my God! What's happening to me?" She takes her phone and dials a number "Mer! I need you to come over right now! I don't know what is happening to me"

LAME RED: SEASON TWO; EPISODE TWO: THE SEARCH: CHAPTER FIVE: IT CAME OUT WRONG

What? You didn't tell him?" Tamuno said to Simi, they are in front of Aunt Bisi's ward, she is sleeping soundly "I couldn't, you can't just barge in on someone and tell him your mother sent me, the real one, I'm your cousin, that's absurd" "Really? Look at her, she has barely weeks to live, you have to speed this up whatever you think you are doing he has to know! She needs to see her son" "Tamuno it is not that simple, why don't you give it a try" Simi's phone starts ringing "Hello" "Hi, Simi its Yinka, I sure hope I'm not disturbing but I needed to talk with someone and hope its not weird I'm calling you?" "No its not actually, where are you?" "Uhmm at an eatery I will text you the address" he said "Alright I'm on my way" she hangs up "Who was that?" Tamuno said "that was him, I guess the time has come for the truth" .................................................................... Yinka and Simi are at an eatery discussing "this must really feel weird, hope I'm not a bother?" "Oh! No you are not, I was actually happy when you called" "Really? Well I am happy I called you, I must really say having a friend like you is exactly what I need in my life right now" he said "Wait? Let me get this straight? Are you crushing on me?" Simi said "Noo! I must say it won't be impossible because you are attractive, but I'm not, I'm sorry if I made you feel that way, I'm just comfortable around you don't know why" "Good because I have to tell you something, your parents are not your real parents, actually your real mother is in the hospital" He looked at her in shock "Who are you? Have you been tracking me? So you didn't come to see a friend it was me, I'm just so stupid to have told you all about my life!" "It was not that simple, she just told me the news because she signed an agreement not to say a word, but now she is dying and wants to meet with you" "How dare you just show up out of the blues, at this particular hour and think you know all about my life, and who my mother is?" Everyone in the eatery starts staring at them "I'm sorry if you feel that way, but you have to ask your parents and know what they have to say, because I'm not giving this up easily, I'm your cousin, and my aunt your mother is dying, you won't allow her to die without seeing you" "that's enough I've had enough, thank you for ruining a day I thought would have gone better talking to you, now I'm done" he stands up and walks out of the place though for a moment and said "I blew it". ...........................................................Life sure has a way of becoming the unimaginable, how do we figure it out that at the end of every step we take some things are not what they are, how do we fit in? How do we know what's real? How do we know what's not? How do we get past the thought that the world we have lived in, isn't what it is? To be continued.

PHILANDRA: AWAKENING: CHAPTER ONE: PATTERNS; PART IV

"Okay people let's shake those dry bones we are way behind our routine, I don't know what you all were doing when I was away because this is not impressive" Alexis is yelling at the girls who have been going over the routine and she is still not impressed "Cheer horror indeed" Meredith said "you will get us into trouble Mer, just do the damn routine" Renee said "it seems like Meredith and Renee have something they will like to say" Alexis said to the team "What? No we don't" Renee said "Yes you do, infact here is a little warm up for you, we are doing the pyramid with both of you at the bottom, let's go or you are out of the team" "Now is a good time to quit Ren" Meredith said to Renee "Fine we will do it" "Okay, time is money, don't waste it" Alexis said "I'm really going to kill you for this" Meredith said to Renee. .................................................................... The girls are changing in the locker room, Meredith and Renee are rubbing their backs in pain "Its all your fault! We should have just quit! Now I can't stand straight" Meredith said "I didn't want to look like a looser because I hate her, I pray that locker door hits her right on the face!" suddenly the locker door hits Alexis on the face which sends her to the ground to the surprise of the girls "Oh my God! Get some ice! Are you okay?"Liv, Alexis best friend tries to get her up "Yes I'm fine just a little drowsy" Renee and Meredith stares in shock "Tell me that's a coincidence Ren?" "I really wish it is, I can't believe this is happening again, I didn't mean it" Renee said "Again? What do you mean by again?" Renee runs out of the locker room, Meredith follows her "Ren! Wait! Where are you going?" "To the hospital! I need answers".

LAME RED: SEASON TWO: EPISODE TWO: THE SEARCH; CHAPTER FOUR: CONNECTING

Simi walks up to the young guy who is sitting on the bench, free styling subtly, she could hear his lyrical flow and was amazed by his talent "wow that's great" he turned to look at her "I'm sorry what?" "I said your freestyle is amazing" "Oh! Thanks, i didn't know anyone was listening, are you new here?" he said "oh no I'm way old for law school" she said "no one is old for law school, you will be surprised at the age of some people" Simi sits down on the bench with him "So, what are you doing in law school, you should be diss battling" "Funny enough, its just something I do to cool of, I'm having a rough time and parents say its just a waste of time, so I'm stuck here, now they can't pay my bills to finish, I'm behind payment and exams are around the corner, I'm just stuck in a whole lot of drama". The class is over and people are coming out of the class "You see that girl over there?" Simi turns to look at a young beautiful girl standing with a boy, they are chatting and laughing "She used to be mine, guess I can't put up appearances anymore because my rich parents is now broke so I can't provide for the girl's needs, she finds someone else who can" he said downcast "I'm so sorry you have a lot going on, but my being here is not a coincidence, if you need any help I'm here" Simi said "what do you mean by not a coincidence?" Simi pauses for a moment then tries to figure out what to say "all I'm saying is, this is just fate, I came here to see a friend then I bumped into you that's all, but I want to help, here is my card" she gives him the card "Wow make up artist, I know this studio, girls here talk about it a lot, thank you I really needed to talk to someone, here I am talking to a total stranger, but you are not now, I'm Adeyinka, but you can call me Yinka or Yinkz that's my imaginary stage name" "Nice meeting you Yinkz, I'm Simi".

PHILANDRA: AWAKENING: CHAPTER ONE: PATTERNS: PART III

"So today, we are going to look deep into legacies of ancient kingdoms that once where, don't tell me you have no idea, this is a history class" Ms. Dawn the teacher said as she paced round the class "Xavier, what do you know about Alexander the Great" Xavier is the star footballer of the school and the jock every girl wants to hook of up with including Renee who has been crushing on him since 5th grade but unfortunately he is the boyfriend of Alexis the cheer leading captain "For starters, he was a hot gay" the class laughs "be serious Xavier" Miss Dawn said "he was known as Alexander the third of Macedon, he was tutored by Aristotle, son of King Philip and Olympias his fourth wife, many believed he was the son of Zeus, but that's bull" more laughter from the class "well said, okay let me ask a question, there lies a city way up above the skies that existed in ancient times, this city was said to hold the balance of life, like the aides of God the overseer, but this city was made extinct, who knows this city? Alexis?" "Oh no! I only know Macy's" the class laugh "Renee?" Renee looks up like she has been lost "Me?" "Yes" Ms Dawn said "Well the city is the Imperial City, but its just a myth" "weirdo" Alexis said, they class laugh "how is it a myth?" "Because its a fairy tale about humans whose true nature are animals with different purposes, I don't get it, its a pack of junk" the bell rings "Okay class don't forget to turn in your assignments before leaving, see you tomorrow. Meredith walks up to Renee as they leave "we are in trouble cheer horror is back! I want to miss practice" they look at Alexis who is at a corner with Xavier "I wonder what he sees in her" Renee said "quit dreaming my dear friend, some of us are actually meant for the gallows, its time to face reality".

LAME RED: SEASON TWO: EPISODE TWO: THE SEARCH: CHAPTER THREE: TAKE IT UP A NOTCH

Ego walks into the Resplendent office building, everywhere is buzzing with clientele and profound writers she is amazed by the organization. She walks up to the receptionist "Name please?" "Ego Geoffrey" "right this way madam, Ms Grace has been expecting you" she follows her into a massive well arranged office, Yewande is on the phone "Yes, well I have my reputation to protect, Resplendent doesn't beg artistes for interviews, if he is not okay with my October cover he is ruled out completely for this year, he can get in line for next year, thanks for wasting my time, I duly appreciate" she hangs up "Welcome dear, I must say you responded quite quickly, have a sit let's chat" Ego sits down "Well, like you said, who wouldn't work for "Resplendent" Ego said "Hmm, well let's cut to the chase" she picks up the phone "Ruki, get in here" a young girl walks in "Do show her the office she will be staying in, hope you made it comfortable, then, all the ropes, that will be all for now" "Okay ma" "thanks for this opportunity once again" Ego leaves with Ruki "Wow, she is nice" Ego said "Don't sweat it, its always like that on the first day" Ruki said. .................................................................... "You wanted to see me?" Mandy said to Adaeze "Yes please, come in" Mandy comes in and sits "I didn't tell you to sit but anyway doing whatever you like got you in this shit" "just get it over with" Mandy said "Fine, where have you been the past two months?" "I beg your pardon?" "I want to know, you are being probed so it is high time you start talking" "where I was is my private life! At least after all I went through I needed some space" Mandy said irritated "you expect me to believe that? I'm going to find out where you were and God help me if it is something that makes you stop this practice I won't hesitate to use it and shut down this rat hole, you are dismissed" Mandy stands tries to leave then turns back "you know what Adaeze? Screw you and whatever hate you have I did the worst nobody has ever done, and so what? The only difference between the both of us is, I move past it, you just keep being a sadist with no iota of self respect, everyone speaks ill of you, well I'm sorry you can go to hell!" Mandy walks out and slams the door hard to the shock of everyone. .................................................................... Simi is in her car opposite the law classroom, she picks up her phone and dials a number "Hey babe, I don't think I can do this" "come on! You will be fine, just be the Simi I know, or should I come over" Deji said from the other end "don't worry, wish me luck" suddenly a young boy comes out of the class looking troubled, he sits on a bench right in front of the class, loosens up his tie as if it is suffocating him "uhmm! I will call you later, I've found him"

PHILANDRA: AWAKENING: CHAPTER ONE: PATTERNS; PART II

Renee comes into the kitchen to find her mum making breakfast "Morning mum" she sits down at the kitchen table looking weary "Wow, you look terrible, I'm making your favorite" Ms Rhodes said "I doubt that will cheer me up, couldn't sleep" "those dreams keep coming back don't they?" her mum asked "I'm fine mum, I'm late for class bye" she grabs a pancake and runs off. .................................................................... "This weekend has been the tortuous, heartbreaking and deranged weekend ever! Jerry peed on my bed and told my parents it was me, it was so frustrating" Meredith said to Renee as they opened their lockers to bring out their books "By the way, what's wrong with you Ren?" "I don't know, I keep remembering the crash with horrible nightmares" "Look, calm down, maybe after school we could go over to the hospital and check on him, I hope that will ease the superstitions" Suddenly John Lowe a nerd walks up to them "Hi Renee, Meredith, well math club is having their annual calculus and algorithm quiz to elect president, I'm running obviously, I was hoping you could come cheer me up Meredith" he said shyly "Oh! Me? I have no idea what 1+1 has in common with 2?" she said Renee shoves her hard "you don't have to, just be there, hope you would" he gives her the flier and rushed to class "Seriously? 1+1? That's pretty lame" Renee said "Look, its Lowe! He has a crush! Why does it have to be me? I hate Lowe! We are already under dog cheerleaders, we don't have to downgrade to be an under the dog cheerleader" they walk to class.

LAME RED: SEASON TWO: EPISODE TWO: THE SEARCH: CHAPTER TWO: THE WAY FORWARD

"Do you all think she is going to be okay" Ego said to Tamuno "I'm really sorry but you have to hear from Simi first, sorry if I'm breaking the friendship code" Simi comes out of the room trembling, she rushes into Mandy's hands "Hey, its okay, it is going to be fine" Mandy tries to console her "No it is not! She has breast cancer" "What? Was she diagnosed earlier or has she been with it?" Ego said "she has but as usual she won't tell me infact nobody tells me anything including the fact that she had a child 24years ago, I was just 5 I thought I'm the only one, no cousin no sibling" "Wait! Aunt Bisi has a son? I always feel weird calling her Aunt Bisi because she is just 42" "Mandy! Not now" Ego said "How come? After all those years why now" Tamuno said "isn't it obvious, she is dying now I'm supposed to go on a hunt for him, what if he is not who I can relate to? What if he is a bad gang? I can't do this" "Yes you can! You are going to grant Aunt Bisi her dying wish no matter what, I believe in you Simi, you are strong, you were there for us now is the time to be there for you, anything you need just tell us we will help" Ego said "No, you all have a lot going on, you just got a job which you will start tomorrow, Mandy has to deal with her office and you Tamuno have a load of responsibilities, don't worry, I can do this on my own".

PHILANDRA: AWAKENING: CHAPTER ONE: PATTERN; PART I

We all live in a world were we have little or no idea of how life completely evolves around us, what life is, how we fit in, even when we realize, we are lost in the shadowing masquerade, trapped in charade. Life doesn't just evolve, we evolve with life everything forms a pattern, we just have to discover where it leads "Oh my God! You are so wasted" Meredith said to Renee as they left the pizza shack "Yeah! Probably too wasted by the 5foot thick sized tuna pizza you made me shove down my throat" she said as they laughed in the streets. Meredith and Renee are childhood best friends, very inseparable, Meredith lives with her Latin-American parents and her seven year old brother who always have a way of making life miserable for her in a fun way while Renee lives with her mother. They are both regarded as under dog cheerleaders at the Queensdale High School in a city called Pride. As they try to find their way a car suddenly glides off the street, summer salts severally then hits an electric pole "Oh my God!" They both scream and run towards the man thrown out of his car, reeking of alcohol "Mer, call 911" Renee said as she bends towards the young man trying to feel his pulse, its a little weak and slowly fading, she places her hands on his chest trying to put pressure when he suddenly opens his eyes and gasps for air to her uttermost surprise, the paramedics rush in immediately "Step away ma'm, we will take it from here". They place him on the stretcher "Are you okay?"Meredith said to her "I don't know, I felt this energy when I touched his heart, then he woke up, I'm confused and light headed" "Seriously, you are wasted, let's go home Ren

LAME RED: SEASON TWO: EPISODE TWO: THE SEARCH: CHAPTER ONE: CHIT CHAT

Simi paced round the ward trying to understand what Aunt Bisi means by having a kid when she has never been married. "What do you mean? I'm lost here, you have a child?" "A son to be precise" Aunt Bisi said "where you married before?" "No, in my first year at the university, I met a guy, he swept me off my feet with his charm, we dated, I got pregnant, then it got ugly. He denied it and told me to abort it I couldn't so I dropped out of school with the shame, your grandparents, my parents said I won't keep it because they are both deacon and deaconess at the church, don't want to mar their image so after delivery he was given to a childless couple and I signed an agreement never to claim or come 10yards no matter what, giving birth to my boy was the most excruciating pain I've ever experienced, I lost my womb in the process, but your grandfather said that's the price I have to pay for fornication and defiling the word. I never got married because who will marry a barren woman, now I want to see my son before I die, he is 24years old and in law school" she stretches her hand and gives her a picture "How did you get this?" "Well when my condition got worse, I hired a private detective, I never forgot the name of the couple I sold my son to, that made it easier, his name is Adeyinka Mark Ayodele