[5/17, 7:21 PM] MartinMartino: MELTING HIS ICY HEART

A CHALLENGE

Written by Haryormideh Ayeni

Synopsis

Daisy is a struggling lady who works hard to make ends meet by doing different part time job.
She barely has time for herself.

Words get out in every part of the state that whoever makes Prince Eric fall in love again, the
person will win $10 million dollars.

Woah..... that's a lots of money right?

" Seems luck is really on my side, I don't have to worry much with that kind of money" Daisy
thought to herself and immediately prepared her luggages time participate.

She gets to the reception area in the palace and found she was the only participant, no body
wants to take up the challenge because they are afraid of the prince.

Finally, she got transported to the prince house to start her challenge.

Will she accomplish her mission? Oh yeah, she will but how?

It's not about the money any longer, it's about proving herself.

What happens when she falls in love in the process and her feelings isn't reciprocated.

He has an icy heart but she's determined to melt it to the very last drop. Giving up is not in her
dictionary

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[5/17, 7:21 PM] MartinMartino: MELTING HIS ICY HEART

A CHALLENGE

Written by Haryormideh Ayeni

Episode one

Daisy

"What are you doing standing there Daisy?" My boss asked. I turned around, surprised to see
him standing by the gate. How come I didn't notice him?

He's one of the numerous boss I have and he's really fierce.

"I'm trying to catch my breath sir" I replied, still breathing hard.

"Tell me, what trouble did you make this time to warrant you running?" He squinted his eyes at
me.

"Nothing" I forced a smile while my brain to me down the last twenty minutes memory lane.

I had gone to distribute the newspapers as usual.

I got in front of a house and met an arrogant lady sitting on the front porch.

I greeted and asked for her to buy the newspaper but she had just flipped me off.

I angrily called her a bitch then she retaliated by pulling my hair.

I beat her blue and black and was about giving her a final blow in the stomach when an old man
came out, pointing a gun at me.

I ran to my bicycle as he still fumbled with the gun and and took off before he could shoot at me.

"Down to earth Daisy" my boss waved his hands in front of my face.

His voice sounded from a distance so it didn't shake me out of my reverie.

I've working non stop and barely have time for myself. At times, I work overnight which isn't good
for a lady but I have to make ends meet and cater for my parents and siblings who are still in high
school.

For a twenty four year old girl, I have the most working experience ever, no boyfriend, no crush,
and an extremely lazy and men's lady best friend.

I love her so much even though she's really crazy.

"DAISY!!!" I heard my boss voice shout.

"Sorry boss"

"Go inside, you have papers to distribute!" He stomped off towards his car and drove off.

I sighed and made to enter when a group of girls laughed at each other at sometime they read on
a leaflet.

"I doubt if anyone would apply" one of them snickered and drop the leaflet.

I went towards it and picked it up.

Written in bold letters were "TEN MILLION DOLLARS TI ANYONE THAT CAN MAKE PRINCE
ERIC FALL IN LOVE AGAIN"

Ten million dollars??!!!!!! My brain rang in alarm and excitement.

"You are to visit the palace with your luggages today, only one person will be picked.".

That's a lot of money for a simple task.

Ten million dollars?!!! I won't have to work again with that money.

"Daisy inside now" boss voice said in my brain.

"Daisy get the money" the paper in my hands argued.

"If you go, you're fired and I won't accept you back" boss voice said again

"Daisy if you don't go, we are going to miss out a lot of fun and a chance to win the money" my
brain argued

"Think about your future Daisy"

"Think about your future with the money"

"Think about your siblings in high school and your parents"

 "Think about then in your dream house, eating whatever they want" my brain argued.

The argument went on for minutes

"Daisy get the money" I agreed with my brain and took off in the opposite direction to my house,
pedalling my bicycle hard.

I have a money to win.

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[5/17, 7:21 PM] MartinMartino: MELTING HIS ICY HEART

A CHALLENGE

Written by Haryormideh Ayeni

Episode two

Daisy

Anyone that isn't willing to participate in that challenge is a fool. I mean ten million dollars. That's
a whole lot of money.

I parked my bicycle outside and entered my room, walking very fast.

"Easy Leopard, what's the rush and aren't you supposed to be distributing papers?" My best
friend Tina asked following me into my room.

She had been in the living room, watching movies and eating.

"You are not going to believe this, I saw a leaflet and it says.....ugh just a look at it" I fished out
the paper and gave it to her.

I brought out my travel box and started packing my clothes.

When it comes to fashion, trust Tina to pick out my clothes so when it comes to my closet, I'm
pretty proud of it.

"Woah this is lot.." Tina drawled

 "Yeah I know right but there are this set of girls that said they doubt if anyone would participate"

"It's their loss girlie, I know you can do it, need any more romantic tips, I'm just a phone call
away." Tina said and helped me pack.

"You aren't going to try to stop me?" I raised an eyebrow.

"Do you hear yourself?" She glowered at me with her hands on her hips. "I'm already thinking of
how we'll spend the money on a vacation"

I shook my head and chuckled, that was what I expected.

"Don't disappoint me Daisy, if you do, I'm slicing you into pieces"

"Yes ma'am. You'll tell my parents right? I don't want to be late"

"You can always count on me"

I nodded and hugged her.

"Please don't tell me you're going to ride thag bicycle to the Palace" she whispered in my ears.

I froze and disengaged from the hug. "Oh no, that's what you want to do?" She gasped in horror.

I looked away guiltily and carried my box.

"Get yourself a uber, don't disgrace me"

I nod in agreement and ran out quickly.

I pitied my bicycle as I went out the front door and promised it I would take it out on a vacation
as soon as I win.

I entered the palace reception and looked around in surprise. I was expecting it to be bustling
with people instead, it was silent and I seemed to be the only applicant.

The receptionist eyes lit up when she saw me "you're our first applicant and definitely out last. I
really love your bravery" she flashed me a smile.

" Seems luck is really on my side" I thought to myself "first the reception is silent, secondly the
receptionist is friendly to me." I had the confidence to participate.
 No body truly wants to take up the challenge because they are afraid of the prince. I guess I'll
soon know what exactly they are afraid about the Prince.

An hour later, I was ushered in to car to the prince abode I guess.

Everything is really going easy. I couldn't help but notice the furtive glances the driver and his
colleague threw at me.

We arrived what I would call paradise on Earth.

The car stopped and I got down in awe. I had barely put my luggages down when the driver sped
off.

"Good luck" he shouted.

What's with them??

I shrugged it off and walked to the front door.

I rang the doorbell and plastered a smile on my face, waiting for a response.

The door opened and a beauty blinding angel opened the door.

"Go back to where you come from" he said coldly and slammed the door hard.

I took an involuntary step backwards,

Okay, what the hell happened??

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[5/17, 7:22 PM] MartinMartino: MELTING HIS ICY HEART

A CHALLENGE

Written by Haryormideh Ayeni

Episode three

Daisy
 I knocked again, from what I heard, he's the only in living here.

After knocking for about thirty minutes and my knuckles red with pain, I opened my hand bag
and brought out my hair pin.

Thank God I learnt how to pick locks, thanks to Tina. That's the only area us useful at.

I picked the lock and the door opened with a 'pa' sound. I smiled triumphantly and rolled my
bags in closing the door behind me. He'll change the lock tomorrow.

The living room is very big and everywhere is painted in black. That's a very weird colour while
the chandelier suspending from the ceiling illuminates the house with white.

He painted the interior of his room black while the bulb is white. I can see he's not really okay.

"How did you enter?" I felt a chilling breath on my neck.

He's breathing out ice or my body is hot?

"Ever heard of picking locks?" I turned around to face him.

"Cool" he put his hands in his pocket and moved further into the room so my back is facing him
now.

I turned around to face him again and watched him move closer to the window.

The hairs on my body stood, I was feeling cold. "Go out the way you came in"

"Thanks for the warm reception, I guess I'll just have to pick any room I want"

His eyes turned to slits and he glared at me which was getting at my skin but I didn't let him
know it was affecting me.

"I want you to leave" he said again, this time, the temperature of the room dropped by degrees.

"I ain't leaving here till I accomplish my mission, apart from my bestie dissecting my body, it'd be
an insult to my personality" I countered back and rolled my bad upstairs. To the room opposite his.
I had been given the layout of the house before so it made navigating the house easy.

My phone beeped on cue when I entered the room.

 A credit card as been slipped into your travel bag in case you need money for anything. Good
luck living with Prince Eric

I opened my bag to check for the card and found a book which has the list of events the prince is
supposed to attend.

One is taking place this night.

I freshened up and brought out a chocolate bar to eat. Anything chocolate is my favourite.

I came out from my room and knocked on his thrice before entering when I got no response.

He was seated by the window gazing out in the sunny day.

I cleared my throat but he didn't even spare me a glance, he continued looking out.

"From what I heard, you don't talk but you talked to me today, should I take that as a miracle or
am I too beautiful to ignore?"

"What do you want?" He asked flatly.

"Simple, get dressed we have an event to attend."

He stood up and advanced on me quickly like a predator.

I walked backwards quickly and felt the need to remind him of the law " according to the southern
law, a man isn't allowed to raise his hands up on a lady. Irrespective of who you are, your hand
would be cut off"

He camped me to the wall, placing both hands on the wall, he brought his mouth close to my
ears, his warm breath sending shivers down my body.

"Will you get me dressed then for this important event we are to attend?"

"Huh?" I raised an eyebrow in surprise "G-get you dr-dressed?" I stuttered

"Hmm-mnh" he replied throatily and moved to steps backwards to remove his shirt.

Realizing what he was about to do, I pushed past him and ran to the safety of my room, my
heart thudding fast in my chest, telling myself "he doesn't need to go to the event today, let me
rest."
 Gosh, he's a seductive devil? Why didn't anyone tell me that?

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[5/17, 7:22 PM] MartinMartino: MELTING HIS ICY HEART

A CHALLENGE

Written by Haryormideh Ayeni

Episode four

Daisy

I yawned and stretched on the bed, then sat up.

The bed is a really comfortable one. I looked at the clock on the bedside table, it was 11am.

I can't believe I woke up that late. I stood up and freshened up quickly, ignoring my rumbling
stomach then changed my clothes and went downstairs to the kitchen I earlier saw yesterday.

I entered the kitchen and found him eating french fries and Orange juice. Seeing none was left
for me, I poured cereal in a bowl and milk then took a spoon with me and headed to where he was
seated.

I ate silently, sneaking glance at him occasionally but he just stared on stonely, he was even
looking at his plate.

"Ahemm" I cleared my throat to catch his attention but he didn't budge, looked on like I never
existed and was sitting in front of him.

"Prince Eric?" I called out again.

He brought his focus on me, still with that cold eyes.

"What's your name?" I asked, he kept staring at me.

I decided to try another tactic, "where are you from?"

"Ever gotten married?"

 "Kids?"

"Dead wife or fiancee?"

"Retired wife or fiancee?"

"Sleeping love or awoken love"

"Sex life?"

"Runaway wife or fiancee??

I kept bombarding him with questions, he slammed his juice on the table and left.

Did I ask a silly question? I just want to know how is love life is so I would know the type of lady
to bring home for him.

I rushed my food and followed him to the dark living room.

"What are you? A devil?"

"Omg! Are you by chance a vampire?" I gasped out

"Or a werewolf? Are you an alpha? Your Luna rejected you?"

"Can't you answer my questions?"

"Or are you a demon?"

"I'm so interested, what kind of demon are you?"

He turned his back at me coldly. One thing I hate in my life is silent treatment, It hurts me a lot so
one way or the other he has to talk.

"Is black your favourite colour?"

"Are you a man or in disguise?"

"Is that your hair or wig?"

He grunted and head out of the living room. I made to follow him again but his icy glare froze
me.
 "Why aren't you in love? Are you scared?" I smiled cheekily.

He turned and left the living room Maybe I should rest a bit again and think of what to do next?

Why is he suddenly giving me the silent treatment?

Prince Eric

After the incident with my ex wife, I vowed never to let anyone near me especially a woman.

This girl does know she's walking in icicles with me. Initially, a girl never gets further than my
front door and with in my house, there must be something about her.

She definitely piques my interest but I must admit, her questions are really getting on my nerves.
Can't she shut that mouth of hers for just a minute besides that voice of hers turns me on
everytime she talks. It's so silky and soft.

Gosh, I can't believe I almost lost it yesterday. I almost kissed her small full lips. They were
alluring and kept calling to me and she's really beautiful.

I have to stay away from her, I like being alone, I don't want anyone with me but how will she go
back the way she came? I'm not sure my charms can work on her besides I think I lost those
charms long long ago.

First, I have to find out why she's here?

"She's Evil" the second voice in my head said. The voice took habitat in my head ever since my
ex left. It always made the right decision for me and told me what to do.

"She's Evil and a threat to us" the voice said again.

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A CHALLENGE

Written by Haryormideh Ayeni

Episode five
 Daisy

I sat on a black sofa and thought hard on what to do.

He has a ball next weekend and he at least go with a lady so it can show the world that I'm really
trying my best.

I went to my room and sat in front of the PC in a corner of the room and opened a dating site
with is name.

Soon a lot of ladies were suggested. I picked a handful and contacted them immediately, telling
them to meet in the house a day after the other each.

I made a mental note to always have a notebook and pencil with me.

I targeted he'll be in the living room when it's time for a movie series. Guess I thought wrong, he
eventually came to the living room one minutes before the SpongeBob SquarePants program.

The door bell rang and I ushered in the first lady.

"Who's this?" He suddenly flared up "what's she doing here?"

"I brought her so I can study your behavior and know your kind of ideal woman."

"Show her the way out" he took on a dangerous note, the temperature of the room went down
by degrees, making the air cold.

I turned to face the girl but she was nowhere. The sound of the door opening and closing
confirmed my thoughts. She had ran away.

"Is this why they're afraid of you?" I asked "you're attending a ball next week and you have to go
with a girl!"

I brought out my phone and dialed three more numbers, asking them to visit today.

"I'll soon find a girl that's not afraid of you"

I sat on the sofa and watched as he clenched his hands into tight fist as if controlling himself
from doing something.

Prince Eric
 I was surprised when I saw her holding a book and pen, standing above me like I'm some sort of
experiment and even more surprised when I saw a lady enter.

"Who's this?" I asked angrily "what's she doing here?"

"She brought the girl here so she can kill us, you have to do something fast" the second voice in
my head said

"I brought her so I can study your behavior and know your kind of ideal woman." She replied, I
don't even know her name yet.

"Show her the way out" I replied.

This lady is really taking my silence for granted.

"Yes and she wants to kill us" the voice replied in my head.

I watched from the corner of my eye as the strange lady scurried out in fear.

"Is this why they're afraid of you?" I asked "you're attending a ball next week and you have to go
with a girl!" She said but I ignored her.

Why's she even here in the first place? Did my family send her here? So many whys but no
answer.

"I'll soon find a girl that's not afraid of you" she added

Thirty minutes, six ladies and infuriating me later,

I disappeared into my room and came back with a bag.

I sat in the sofa closest to her and pulled her on to my laps.

Her breath turned rapid almost instantly, glad to know I still have my boyish charms.

She really need to be dealt with, only I don't know how.

"How can't you know how?" The voice replied "tie her up with the rope and throw her in the fire"
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Once upon a time, when I wanted to get over my ex, I used to invite ladies to my house but after
having sex with them, they suddenly look like me ex and I find myself filled with hatred towards
them then I say mean words to them. I'm sure most ladies in the state hate me.

In a bid to stop hurting people, I chased everyone well except this girl on my laps.

"What's your name?" I asked, bringing my lips close to her ears.

"Daisy" she whispered.

"Nice name"

"Thanks" she said breathily and before she could react, I tied her hands to the back determined
to know why she's here.

Is it possible she was sent by my ex?

"Good, you've tied her now throw her in to the fire there" the voice commanded.

I fought against the voice but I did put her beside the fire not yet in the fire.

Daisy

Each lady I brought after the first one always tremble when they see him then he makes matter
worst by staring at them without emotion.

As the last lady rushed out, I stopped her by the door.

"What's it?" I asked.

"How come you are still here and smiling?" She asked back.

"Is there a reason I shouldn't be?"

"That man in there is a seductive devil, he uses and dumps ladies then say really mean words to
them. No one in this town is interested in him."

"How come I didn't know?"

"You're probably from another world." The girl replied.

No wonder one min he's cold, the next he's a seducting devil."
 I stood beside a sofa lost in thought and I didn't even notice his presence till he pulled me on his
laps.

It was so unexpected and I was scared.

Not scared of him though, scared of falling in love with him because he always find a way into
my thoughts since I came.

I need to accomplish my mission and quickly get out of his lair before I become vulnerable to
him."

I was afraid when he tied my hands unexpectedly and threw me beside the fire place.

Then I got amused and watched him pull a chair closer to me. Unable to decipher what he's
trying to do, I settle more comfortable and flashed him a grin.

"Can you get me a cold lemonade before roasting me?" I asked, batting my eyelashes. "I should
have one last wish isn't it?"

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A CHALLENGE

Written by Haryormideh Ayeni

Episode six

Prince Eric

I drew a plastic chair and drew it closer to her. She doesn't even look afraid.

"Can you get me a cold lemonade before roasting me?" She asked, batting her eyelashes. "I
should have one last wish isn't it?"

Is she crazy? Who in her right senses would ask for a cold lemonade after being put near fire.
 I stood up and paced in front of her.

I've been thinking, why don't I make things easier for you?"

"Oh really? That would be nice"

"Yeah since you wouldn't stop disturbing."

She chuckled softly.

"Why are you here? what's your mission?"

"Very simple, to make you fall in love" she answered.

"Who sent you?" I asked

"What kind of woman do you like?" She asked back.

"None, who sent you?"

"I dunno" she shrugged "love blondes?"

I shook my head and stood up.

"If you don't get a girlfriend by next weekend, I'm going to cut off your balls" she threatened.

"Oh really?" I raised an eyebrow " Cool then, I'd like you to cut the balls." I went up to my room
slamming the door.

Daisy

How can he go and leave me here??

I struggle against the rope, thankfully it wasn't tight. I got free after thirty mins. Angry at myself,
he didn't to fall in love quickly so I can go back home then Tina and I would go on our vacation.

Just like that, he started ignoring me and gives me the silent treatment, I saw less of him too. Like
he vanishes and appear only in the night.
Two weeks later,

I haven't done anything about the challenge nor gotten anywhere. It's over two weeks now and
he keeps ignoring me. The silent treatment is really eating me up.

I don't need the money anymore, I need to let him know he can't ignore me forever and I'm going
to make him fall in love.

"I can't give up, my reputation is at stake."

The weekend passed, no girlfriend. It's really getting out of hand. I really need to do something.

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A CHALLENGE

Written by Haryormideh Ayeni

Episode seven

Daisy

Two weeks later,

I haven't done anything about the challenge nor gotten anywhere. It's over two weeks now and
he keeps ignoring me. The silent treatment is really eating me up.

I don't need the money anymore, I need to let him know he can't ignore me forever and I'm going
to make him fall in love.

"I can't give up, my reputation is at stake."

The weekend passed, no girlfriend. It's really getting out of hand.

 What's it about those girls? I must be lucky he even touched me. I think I'm done using others to
make him fall in love, I'm going to use myself as a bait to make him fall in love even though he
loves ignoring and giving me silent treatment.

I stood up and entered the bathroom to refreshen up. My body had an unusual colour to them.

I was burning up, the weather had been pretty harsh these days but it seemed not to have effect
on Eric since he always turned on the air conditioner.

I took my bath quickly and head to his room. "We are going to the grocery store together." I told
him.

He glanced up from the book he was reading and gave me a questioning eye.

"Yh we are" I argued with his silent protesting.

He continued reading and neglected me again.

I marched over and snatch the book from him. We both both eat, now we have to go to the store
besides you have no maid or driver. "I'll keep disturbing till we go, I'm really famished."

Eventually, he got and drove to the store. Since it was a market, we stopped the car a little far
from the store and walked in.

People didn't know it was their prince since he wears disguise.

My back was a little bit hunched over and my limbs were weak, making it hard for me to walk.

Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder, trying to keep me upright and supporting my weight.

I looked back to see a smiling unknown person.

"You shouldn't have come to the market when you know you're ill" the man said.

"I needed the groceries" I replied, totally forgetting Prince Eric's presence till he talked.

"Hands off her" he growled, the sound coming deep from his throat.

Huh??

"Sorry are you with her?" The man asked.

 Instead of replying, he dragged me away from the man.

With the lack of someone supporting my weight, my limbs shook violently.

His eyes widened a little, he must have felt my body temperature.

He did what I would never have expected in a thousand lives.

He dumped the grocery bags on the floor and gave me a piggy ride back to the car.

This is the first time I'm very close to him. His aftershave and woods smell filled my senses.
This is great, the prince is carrying a lady. If only I can understand him.

I relaxed and closed my eyes, enjoying my ride. "What's with the change?" I wondered.

I woke to find myself on the bed with a cold towel on my forehead and a plate of hot porridge. It
must have been what woke me up.

I sat up, feeling slightly better than before. I looked around, saw he wasn't in the room and I was
on his bed!

I took the porridge and ate. Halfway through the meal, be came in with nylon bag. From the
looks of it, he was coming from a pharmacy.

He dropped the drugs on the table and left, guess he's back to the silent treatment.

I dropped the food and went after him.

"Hey!" I called out.

He stopped and raised his eyebrows again? He must really love doing that.

"If you know you're going to continue giving me the silent trea......" I was saying but was
interrupted.

He placed his lips on mine gently, I was too stunned to do anything.

I continued blinking my eyes in surprise, unable to stop.

He smiled "I was going to get you warm water" he winked and turned around, heading towards
the kitchen.

Is this the prince? Prince Eric?

 He winked at me? He kissed me!!

Omg I think I'm going to tell the whole world, the prince is falling for me.

My heart fluttered in my chest and butterflies filled my stomach.

I happily skipped back to his room, laid back on his bed and put the towel back on my head.

Opportunity comes but once, this is going to pass me by.

Besides no boy has ever taken care of me personally.

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A CHALLENGE

Written by Haryormideh Ayeni

Episode eight

Daisy

I happily skipped back to his room, laid back on his bed and put the towel back on my head.

Opportunity comes but once, this is going to pass me by.

Besides no boy has ever taken care of me personally.

He arched a brow amusedly but didn't say anything. He put the pills in his hand and held the
water in his left hand.
 "Open your mouth" he said.

I opened it meekly with my eyes closed, I felt the pills enter my mouth followed by the warm
water. I swallowed quickly and squeezed my face. Pills and me have never been best friends, I
hate them so much.

I planned to open my mouth and ask for chocolate or vanilla to dull the bitter taste in my mouth
but like before, I was suddenly rubbed off my senses.

He was kissing me the second time in three minutes. The taste of his mouth cleared the bitter
taste almost instantly. I couldn't think clearly not that I would want to protest though, the prince
needs to fall in love.

He broke the kiss with a smile "now rest" he said and draped a cloth over my eyes.

I smiled excitedly and slept like a baby, very peacefully.

Please tell me I'm not falling in love, things can't go the other way round. He has to fall in love.

Prince Eric

I started and couldn't stop, it's difficult to stop. I'm beginning to care to much or can it be lust?
It's most definitely lust?

Since the night she told me she was here to make me fall in love, I didn't want her to get hurt. I
was after her well being especially emotionally.

I couldn't take it in when a stranger attended to her in the market. How can a stranger know my
house mate is sick before me? I dragged her away from the stranger. Her body was hot against
mine so I gave her piggyback ride home and attended to her personally.

Then she came shouting at me making it hard for me to resist the urge to kiss her. So I did it,
what I've envisioned for a very long time, I kissed her. What I've been trying too hard to prevent.
No one would get hurt right. No one can get hurt, we're both adults, matured adults.

I watched over her as she slept peacefully while I read a psychology book to keep myself busy.

"Hello" I answered my ringing phone and went to the bathroom.

 "Your betrothed is coming over this evening" the person on the other end said.

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A CHALLENGE

Written by Haryormideh Ayeni

Episode nine

Prince Eric

"Hello" I answered my ringing phone and went to the bathroom.

"Your betrothed is coming over this evening" the person on the other end said.

"What do you mean by betrothed?" I asked.

"Someone you're supposed to get married too" mother replied.

"No mother, I'm not interested. If she comes here, you'll hate how she'll return to you" I
threatened but she already hung up.

I called her back immediately, it rang several times but she didn't answer.

I threw the phone into the bathtub angrily.

"Set this house on fire, that way that girl won't come. By the way, what's Daisy doing on your
bed?" The second voice said in my head, sounding foreign to me.

Funny how it's been long I heard the voice, thinking about Daisy or being with her alleviates the
voice. The more I stay with her, the voice disappears but what do I do with the unknown betrothed
coming?

Daisy
 Prince Eric's ringtone woke me up from my sleep and fortunately, I heard all the conversation.

A betrothed wants to come when my work is in progress so she can take all the credit for herself,
I won't allow that.

Never ever.

I tiptoed out of his room to mine and brought out my phone.

I unlocked it and found two missed calls and a new message.

I clicked on the message and read, it said Dear applicant, we appreciate your work but we'll have
to call it off now. Kindly visit the office and claim your reward

There's no way I'm leaving here for someone else, I can't claim a reward of something I haven't
done.

I put all through the sender and waited as it rang.

"Hello, this is Zena. How may I help you?"

"Oh hi Zena, I felt to let you know you can't ask me to leave here neither can you bring his
betrothed here."

"Why? And how do you know someone his coming?"

"He's angrily talking to himself" I replied.

"The prince never talks to himself whenever he's angry."

Shit.. I swore internally

"Well he does now he's mentally unstable. I'd advice you not to bring anyone here so I can heal
him completely. My uncle thought me the tricks" I said, hoping she buys it.

" Omg! Is his situation that worst?"

"Sadly yes" I replied in a sober voice.

"You need to vacate here immediately then"

 "No no no" I replied quickly "I'm the only one that can help him"

"Ohh, the king needs to hear about this." She said.

"And yeah, the prince asked me to collect the girl's number, he claimed to have misplaced it"

"Okay, sure" she answered and called the number for me then hung up.

I took a deep breath and placed a call to the number. No one should call me selfish, I'm just
helping the prince.

"Hello" a very silky voice answered

"Hi, I learnt you're the prince's betrothed"

"So?"

"So I would advice you not to go over, the prince is mentally unstable and it hasn't been known
to the world except for a few people."

"Why are you telling me this?"

"Because I've followed tabs of you and you're my celebrity idol. I so much care about you" I lied
effortlessly.

"Turn the car" she ordered and hung up.

Hmph.....she couldn't even say thanks! I'm doing her a favour.

"Daisy?!" I heard the prince call out.

I ran into the bathroom and turned on the shower, letting it run. I can't let him see me, he might
look through me and know what I've done.

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 Written by Haryormideh Ayeni

Episode Ten

Daisy

Hmph.....she couldn't even say thanks! I'm doing her a favour.

"Daisy?!" I heard the prince call out.

I ran into the bathroom and turned on the shower, letting it run. I can't let him see me, he might
look through me and know what I've done.

"Come on out Daisy, I know you aren't bathing" the prince said, his voice coming from the door.

Seeing there was no way out, I opened the door timidly and came out with my head down.

"Now tell me why you lied?" He asked, using his fingers to raise my chin up.

"I did?" I asked.

"Stop replying me with questions"

It was so hard to look at him in eye.

"I heard your conversation" he replied "why did you do it?"

"Because I love you" I blurted out senselessly.

"Hmmmhhh.....you love me?" He asked throatily.

Heavens! Did I just say that?! Gosh I'm so stupid..

I stopped thinking about everything else when he placed his lips on mine, kissing me slowly and
yet very passionate.

His scent filled my senses and everything that happened next was on impulse.
 "I think we should stop" he rasp out. He was lying on top of me on my bed.

"No no, please don't stop" I said quickly, not wanting the moment to end.

"Are you sure?" He asked even though his eyes was saying otherwise.
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I removed my blouse in response and felt him turn hard. I smiled triumphantly internally, glad at
the effect I have on him.

Gently, he stood clad in front of me, I moaned in pleasure as he sucked at my n*pples hard and
used his tongue to play with them. The sensation was so much, I arched my bag, enjoying every
bit of it.

He rode inside of me slowly at first, then fast and placed soft kisses all over my body. Also, I
stupidly kept whispering in his ears, telling him how much I love him and how I have strange
feelings with him around.

And so that's it, I helplessly got myself attached to the prince and fell in love. I guess I'll just have
to be patient with him till he falls in love with me.

One month later,

I turned to him on the bed, my head lying on his bare chest while he stroked my hair after we
finished having another round of a passionate sex.

"I love you" I told him, hoping to get a response this time but as usual, he pretended not to hear.

"Did you hear me?" I asked. "Why aren't you saying you love me?"

"Can we not talk about love?" He replied, kissing my forehead.

"Who am I to you then? I want an honest answer."

A small smile played on his lips and I let myself relax, maybe he really cares about me.

" Someone I use to clear my head, that stops the voice, you're a means of distraction to get a
break from my head." He said, the he froze as if realizing what he just said.

Ouch that hurts, the truth really hurts.

 I gave a small laugh and looked at him intently in the eye "Glad I meant something to you then
and I'm very useful" I kissed him lightly on the lips and left for my room sadly.

Tbc...........

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Episode Eleven

Daisy

I gave a small laugh and looked at him intently in the eye "Glad I meant something to you then
and I'm very useful" I kissed him lightly on the lips and left for my room sadly.

I smiled without emotion as made my way to my room. "I knew I was a fool but I never expected
this" I said to him internally, "I gave my everything to you, even my body. I let myself be used by
the devil but I can't keep up with this and continue getting hurt."

I'm just some pun in his game.

I made a call to the receptionist determined to put an end to everything.

"Good evening Zena" I greeted

"Hello Daisy, how may I help you?"

"I want to quit, the prince is hopeless and can never fall in love" I said coldly over the phone, not
wanting the emotions get into my voice.

"Really?" She asked in surprise

 "Yeah"

" Didn't you say....."

"He's perfectly okay, doesn't need help."

"Wow... that's great news"

"Yeah I guess"

"Send your account details, your reward will be forwarded instantly. There must be celebration,
you must be very excited"

"Yeah..... veeerrryyyy" I replied sarcastically and hung up.

Reminiscing everything that has happened in my three months stay here.

Prince Eric

I didn't know I had said out what has been in my mind all this while, I wasn't until I had said it did
I realize I've made a mistake. Even though she laughed a little, I can still see the pain in her eyes.

I laid on the bed, thinking of what to say next so I didn't bother going after her.

I went downstairs to the kitchen, hoping to see a meal on the table.

I got to the dining and saw the table was empty, I entered the kitchen but there was no sign of her
cooking. I sighed and head to her room.

"Daisy?" I knocked, waiting for a few seconds.

"Daisy?" I called out again then seeing I wasn't going to get a response anytime soon, I tried
opening the door.
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It gave way, I entered the room and my heart plummeted down fast at the sight.

Everywhere was empty, no sign of life. I rushed to wardrobe and saw it was bare, nothing was
there.

She left???

Just like that??

As I walked back to the door, I caught sight on a paper on the dressing mirror. I went over and
opened it, reading it aloud.

Dear Eric,

I understand that you can't fall in love but I can't continue staying here and hurting myself. Every
woman's dream is to fall in love and be loved and that's definitely my dream too. Though it hurts to
leave you, I have to get rid of the feelings I know can never returned. Sadly, you'll always be my
first love. Goodbye my love and hopefully when we meet again anywhere, we'd become good
friends.

Yours sincerely,
Daisy.

I crumpled the piece of paper in my fist, I know we can't be together forever but I didn't expect it to
be too fast. Why can't she just be here and understand that falling in love is so scary for me?

I walked towards the bed and laid on it, allowing myself to sleep there, imagining myself in her
embrace.

I woke up to the sunlight breaking in through the window and looked to my side as it has being my
routine for the past one week, expecting to see her there.

With each passing day, it hurts a lot not to see her, feel her body against mine, eat her meal,
laugh at a joke together, watch movies or just even hold hands with her. If I go after her, what
would be my reason?

The voice in my head stopped, I feel normal once again but still incomplete, still missing out a
puzzle piece.

My phone rang, I answered and put it in my ears.

"Hello" said into the phone, my voice hoarse since I haven't been doing much of a talking.
 "Eric dear, heard you're finally okay."

"I'm fine mum"

"The girl who was sent to you gave us feedback and she has been rewarded for the good work
she did with you."

I was silent for a moment, Daisy was after the money? Well I don't blame her, who wouldn't jump
at the offer.

"Can we proceed with the wedding with your betrothed then?" Mum's voice broke through my
thoughts

I thought for a while and said yes. Perhaps with my so called betrothed, I'll get my mind of Daisy
and feel obliged to my bride instead.

"She'll come spend the day with you then and we can proceed with the wedding anytime you
want"

"Can it be faster?" I asked.

"How fast?"

"Let's get married next tommorow"

"Wow.... very good then. I'll work on it" she replied and hung up.

My thoughts strayed back to Daisy, well maybe she was just really after the money. Her love
had been for the money not me. Why do I feel more pained?

I shook her out of my head and went to prepare for the meeting with my supposed betrothed.

Tbc...........

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 Episode Twelve

Prince Eric

The doorbell and I ran towards it after taking a quick survey of the living room. Everything is
perfect.

I was dressed in a casual wears for the dinner with my betrothed.

"Hey" she waved her perfect manicured fingers filled with golden rings each.

"Hi" I answered and motioned for her to come in.

As she passed, I caught a whiff of her perfume, the smell is very sharp and unpleasing unlike
Daisy who always smell of vanilla and home and doesn't even need perfume to smell nice.

I shook my head at the thought of comparing my betrothed with Daisy.

I turned and led her to the living room, taking a seat opposite her. I looked at her face closely,
she had too much make up unlike Daisy who doesn't need to enhance her features with anything
artificial, She's always beautiful naturally and wouldn't dress flashy like the lady sitting in front of
me.

"You must be Eric I guess" she said, smiling broadly. Daisy wouldn't smile these broad and
wouldn't ask silly questions.

I shook my head hard to clear thoughts of Daisy and concentrated in the lady sitting in front of
me.

"Yeah" I replied giving a half shrug.

"I'm Julie" she introduced

"Nice name" I gave a small smile and opened the wine I set on the table. "Do you care?"

"Yeah thanks" she answered.

"So let's get to know each other" I attempted at a conversation.

 "Yeah sure" she took a sip and stared at me "I hate cooking, it gets on my nerves"

I looked at her in surprise and stayed still as she continued "I love attending functions, that's the
best. And yeah, I really love shopping. It's what makes my day and then our sex life, well we'd do
something about that when the time comes. We'd do it once in two months, that should work out
right since you know, both of us aren't in for love"

"Yeah yeah" I agreed in a daze, my thoughts strayed over to Daisy again and I found myself
comparing every part of Julie to Daisy's.

"Hellooooooo" Julie's soft voice broke through my thoughts.

"Oh sorry, yeah everything will work out perfectly okay" I replied since I had no idea of what she
had earlier said "we can proceed with the wedding then?"

"Yeah we can but I have a function to attend next tommorow so can we shift it to tomorrow
evening?"

"Totally, I'll just have to call mum"

"Where can I get a cup of coffee?" She asked.

"You can brew the coffee yourself" I told, eyeing her a little as she scrunched up her face.

"I have my fingers to protect. I can't brew a coffee" she lamented "Can you make one me?"

I pursed my lips but stood up anyway to make her coffee.

I'm just going to marry her to make my mind of Daisy and start working.

Daisy

"The prince is getting tomorrow evening" Tina exclaimed behind me.

"That's good news" I replied and continued flipping through the TV channels.

"Why are you sad? Shouldn't you be happy you did well?" Tina asked.

I hadn't told her or my family what really happened in the prince's place and how I'm in love with
him.
 "I'm happy for him" I blinked back the tears that threatened to fall.

Tina eyed me dubiously but didn't ask any more questions.

"Can we get a ticket to Russia asap?" I asked.

"Why? We agreed on going on a vacation next weekend, why the sudden change of mind?" She
asked.

I shrugged in response "can we?"

"Maybe you can, we'd join you there"

"Perhaps we should relocated there"I suggested and left her room quickly to the living room
where I left my phone.

The instant I walked into the living room, my phone rang.

I looked at the caller's ID and unwillingly answered.

"The prince is getting married tomorrow!" The person said excitedly.

"Why does everyone keep telling me that?!" I screamed in frustration.

"Ouch, are you okay?" Zena asked.

"No I'm not" I replied honestly

"Want me to do anything for you?"

"Yeah" I thought quickly "I want the fastest ticket to Russia"

"Ohh hold on a minute" she said.

I heard the taps of keyboard, she's probably checking the net.

"I can only get you a ticket tomorrow's evening"

"Can't something be done in the afternoon?" I persuaded.

"I'm sorry no, only tomorrow evening."

 "Okay thank you, how do I pay you to book for the ticket?"

"I'll take care of the expenses. It's the best I can do since you're not willing to collect your
reward."

"I told you I don't need it" I said firmly.

"Yeah yeah" I'll send the ticket to your email, then you can print it out and take to the airport
tomorrow.

"Thank you" I said gratefully and hung up.

Next day

I rolled my bags to the attendant and showed her my ticket.

I was allowed entrance into the plane after the securities searched me.

I sat beside the window with a very heavy heart, the prince will probably be in his wedding now.
In the end, I only got hurt. All fault is on me.

" The plane is leaving in ten minutes." A voice said through the speakers.

Prince Eric

I stood at the altar, looking at the woman before me in a white gown and all of a sudden, I saw
Daisy standing far behind Julie with a sad face, looking at me with teary eyes.

I tried shaking off the image but it didn't budge.

A lone tear escaped from my eyes and I felt I was doing a mistake.

"I understand you're shedding tears of joy, I'm a little happy too" Julie whispered to me.

"Do you take this man, Prince Eric Harris, to be your husband, to be with him in times of trouble
and happiness, through thick and thin till death do you apart?"

"Yes I do" Julie answered

The Priest turned to me "Do you take this woman, Julie Kells, to be your wife, be with her in
times of trouble and happiness, through thick and thin till death do you apart?" He asked.

I looked at Julie again, do I want to be with her through thick and thin till death do us apart?

I knew my answer deep down so instead, I gently dropped her hands and looked at her intently.

"No" I said in a loud voice, ignoring the gasp that arose from the audience, I ran out. Hoping to
find Daisy, the only one in my thoughts.

I drove recklessly to her house after receiving the address from my detective.

"Hi, is Daisy in?" I asked the girl I saw, going straight to the point.

"No, she travelled"

"Where?"

"Out of the country, to Russia" the girl replied. "Aren't you the prince?"

"Can you call and tell her to wait?" I pleaded.

"I'm sorry I can't, she boarded the plane about thirty minutes ago, they might have taken off"

I turned around and entered my car, driving fast to the airport as I listened to Zena give out
instructions.

"Who are you search for again?" She asked through the phone.

"Daisy"

"Omg, I bought the ticket for her and told her I'll take care of the expenses since she wouldn't
collect the reward from me" Zena said.

I pressed the brakes hard "what did you just say?"

"That I bought the ticket for her?"

"No no, the other part"

"Where she didn't collect the reward?"

"She didn't?" I asked again.

 "Yeah, said she doesn't need it"

Omg!!! I had judged too quickly.

I hit on the accelerator and rushed into the airport.

I went to first desk I saw "is Russia Air still on board?"

"I'm sorry no, it took off seven minutes ago" she replied.

I took an involuntary step backward, she left, I was too late.

Tbc...........

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Written by Haryormideh Ayeni

Episode Fourteen

Prince Eric

went to first desk I saw "is Russia Air still on board?"

"I'm sorry no, it took off seven minutes ago" she replied.

I took an involuntary step backward, she left, I was too late.

I left for the TV station and aired live on every channel in the world, including radio stations. I'm a
prince so anything can be possible.

The cameraman nodded at me, motioning for me to start.

I cleared my throats and looked straight at the camera "I hope the Russian air can air, someone
on the plane needs to hear what I'm about to say."
 "Daisy, I hope you can see or hear this where you are."

The Aviation Computer room,

"You're not going to believe this" A lady said with awed look to her colleague.

"What's it?" Her colleague asked.

"It's the prince, My prince Eric. Why does he look so sad though?"

"What?"

"Here, come have a look"

Her colleague peered into the computer, different thoughts running through her head. Isn't he
supposed to be wedding? What does he want to do? How can he be sad on his wedding day.

"He mentioned Russian air. It can't be ours can it?" Her colleague asked.

"I don't know but let's connect every Russian air flying to the radio so whoever he's trying to
reach out to can hear" the lady said, tapping the keyboard with a lot of vigour, eager to do
something for her long time crush even though she knows she might get into trouble with the
higher-ups and her job is at stake.

She watched with a broad smile as the prince's live voice is connected to every Russian plane
flying.

She plugged her headphones to the computer, not wanting to miss a word of what her crush is
about to say.

"Daisy, I hope you can see or hear this where you are." She heard the prince say.

"Daisy is listening dear prince, say whatever you want to say."

In the Russian Plane

Everyone looked around, wondering what was happening when they heard a buzz in the
speakers before a voice finally burst to life.
"Daisy, I hope you can see or hear this where you are."

Daisy's head shot up from the window she rested her head when she heard the voice. She can
recognize the voice even in her sleep. How come I'm hearing his voice? I can't be hallucinating
again can I?

"How do I even start?" Eric continued.

The murmurs in the plane quietened down.

" Yeah, I know I said you're someone I use to clear my head, that stops the voice, you're a
means of distraction to get a break from my head. That's really true."

Daisy's heart shattered into more pieces, did the prince go online to mock me more?

"When you left, you took a huge part of me with you. Anytime I wake up, I look to my side,
hoping to see you or skip down to kitchen praying to hear you hum as you always do. Then I
thought I could live with it, live without you, thinking that way, I won't get emotionally attached to
you. Guess I've been deceiving myself, I've been attached even before I realized.

She heard him take a deep shaky breath and she sat still, holding her breath, hanging on to
every word he said.

" I thought getting married will take you off my head but It's not going to work, nothing is ever
going to work without you. You're my missing puzzle piece, the one that fills my void heart. You're
the reason I look forward to every single day. I want to wake up everyday to you in my arms,
snoring quietly. I no longer what love is but if everything I mentioned means love, then I don't
want to let go but if it isn't, please come back and let me learn to love you. My Daisy Flower, I love
you" he added in a thick voice, filled with emotions.

The left the podium set for him and went back to the airport, hoping for a miracle, praying she
forgives him and come back.

The crowd roared in cheers everywhere the prince live show was played.

Daisy's face was wet and she didn't even know until the person next to her said. "You must be
the Daisy right? Give the prince a second chance"

"It's too late, the plane is in air and I don't even have enough money to pay for my ticket back
home."
 "Don't worry, when we land, I'll buy you the next ticket home" the lady smiled.

Daisy nodded appreciatedly and suddenly, making Daisy want to cry more.

She felt it, the crowds too felt it because a collective gasp arose from the people on board.
Those in the first class and business part of the plane smiled softly as the plane made a U turn.

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Episode Fourteen

Prince Eric

went to first desk I saw "is Russia Air still on board?"

"I'm sorry no, it took off seven minutes ago" she replied.

I took an involuntary step backward, she left, I was too late.

I left for the TV station and aired live on every channel in the world, including radio stations. I'm a
prince so anything can be possible.

The cameraman nodded at me, motioning for me to start.

I cleared my throats and looked straight at the camera "I hope the Russian air can air, someone
on the plane needs to hear what I'm about to say."

"Daisy, I hope you can see or hear this where you are."

The Aviation Computer room,

 "You're not going to believe this" A lady said with awed look to her colleague.

"What's it?" Her colleague asked.

"It's the prince, My prince Eric. Why does he look so sad though?"

"What?"

"Here, come have a look"

Her colleague peered into the computer, different thoughts running through her head. Isn't he
supposed to be wedding? What does he want to do? How can he be sad on his wedding day.

"He mentioned Russian air. It can't be ours can it?" Her colleague asked.

"I don't know but let's connect every Russian air flying to the radio so whoever he's trying to
reach out to can hear" the lady said, tapping the keyboard with a lot of vigour, eager to do
something for her long time crush even though she knows she might get into trouble with the
higher-ups and her job is at stake.

She watched with a broad smile as the prince's live voice is connected to every Russian plane
flying.

She plugged her headphones to the computer, not wanting to miss a word of what her crush is
about to say.

"Daisy, I hope you can see or hear this where you are." She heard the prince say.

"Daisy is listening dear prince, say whatever you want to say."

In the Russian Plane

Everyone looked around, wondering what was happening when they heard a buzz in the
speakers before a voice finally burst to life.

"Daisy, I hope you can see or hear this where you are."

Daisy's head shot up from the window she rested her head when she heard the voice. She can
recognize the voice even in her sleep. How come I'm hearing his voice? I can't be hallucinating
again can I?

"How do I even start?" Eric continued.

The murmurs in the plane quietened down.

" Yeah, I know I said you're someone I use to clear my head, that stops the voice, you're a
means of distraction to get a break from my head. That's really true."

Daisy's heart shattered into more pieces, did the prince go online to mock me more?

"When you left, you took a huge part of me with you. Anytime I wake up, I look to my side,
hoping to see you or skip down to kitchen praying to hear you hum as you always do. Then I
thought I could live with it, live without you, thinking that way, I won't get emotionally attached to
you. Guess I've been deceiving myself, I've been attached even before I realized.

She heard him take a deep shaky breath and she sat still, holding her breath, hanging on to
every word he said.

" I thought getting married will take you off my head but It's not going to work, nothing is ever
going to work without you. You're my missing puzzle piece, the one that fills my void heart. You're
the reason I look forward to every single day. I want to wake up everyday to you in my arms,
snoring quietly. I no longer what love is but if everything I mentioned means love, then I don't
want to let go but if it isn't, please come back and let me learn to love you. My Daisy Flower, I love
you" he added in a thick voice, filled with emotions.

The left the podium set for him and went back to the airport, hoping for a miracle, praying she
forgives him and come back.

The crowd roared in cheers everywhere the prince live show was played.

Daisy's face was wet and she didn't even know until the person next to her said. "You must be
the Daisy right? Give the prince a second chance"

"It's too late, the plane is in air and I don't even have enough money to pay for my ticket back
home."

"Don't worry, when we land, I'll buy you the next ticket home" the lady smiled.

Daisy nodded appreciatedly and suddenly, making Daisy want to cry more.
 She felt it, the crowds too felt it because a collective gasp arose from the people on board.
Those in the first class and business part of the plane smiled softly as the plane made a U turn.

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Final episode

She felt it, the crowds too felt it because a collective gasp arose from the people on board. Those
in the first class and business part of the plane smiled softly as the plane made a U turn.

"I hope y'all forgive me for turning but I'm a little too soft hearted" the pilot's voice came through
the already silent speakers.

The crowd cheered in approval. Why won't they? Each of them are glad they're going to save
someone's love life and the incident of today will go down in history then they would proudly tell
everyone till their grand and great grandchildren how they had saved the famous Prince Eric love
life.

Prince Eric

I sat in the arrival terminal, waiting for a miracle.

I tapped my back pocket, feeling the wooden box there. I had bought a ring on my way here just
in case she comes back.

If after waiting today and tomorrow, she doesn't come back, I still won't let her go. I won't mind
searching for her even to the end of earth.

I felt a hand on my shoulder "why didn't you tell me?" Mum asked.
 "I didn't know"

She wiped her eyes and hugged me "she'll come back for you" mum reassured. I could only nod
against her chest.

"Hi" someone said awkwardly.

I raised my head up in surprise at the voice. I stood up on impulse and pulled her into a hug.

Hugging her felt like home, I didn't want to release her.

"Do you really mean those things you said?" She whispered

I smiled happily, ready to tease her but when I saw her serious and hopeful expression, I
decided against it. Instead, I went down on both knees and produced the ring box from my pocket.

I opened the box and stretched it forward to her "This shows I meant everything I said, word for
word. Will marry me, my Daisy flower?"

Her hands flew to her mouth in shock and her glittered.

Daisy

I stared at him with mixed feelings as he went down on both knees, think of what he was up to
next.

He reached in to his back pocket and produced a ring box.

My heart hammered in my chest, almost deafening me.

"This shows I meant everything I said, word for word. Will marry me, my Daisy flower?" He asked

My hands flew to my mouth and I nodded continuously, not trusting myself to talk.

I gave him my left hand to slide the ring into my finger.

"My love" I thought and looked at the ring with shining eyes then pulled him up and was about to
hug him when something or someone disrupted me.
 "Wake up Daisy and continue working!" Boss shouted, waking me up.

I groaned, eager to continue with my dream but no matter how I try closing my eyes back to
continue, nothing would appear. I stopped trying and looked at my ring finger in reassurance.

Yeah, I actually did it, it wasn't a dream. I melt his icy heart with the fire in me, now we are one.

"I told you to stop this work" Eric appeared in front of me.

"Sweetheart" I jumped on him, planting a kiss on his lips. "I planned on resigning today. It was
supposed to be a surprise but you spoilt it" I pouted.

He pinched my cheeks playfully and held my hands leading me out after I dropped my
resignation letter in the newspaper company I was working.

I glanced at our interwined fingers as we called to Diners, a broad smile making it's way to my
lips.

"What are you smiling at?" Eric asked.

"Nothing" I replied quickly, blushing.

"Ohgawd.... I love you so much" he said.

"I love you too Dear husband"

Love is a beautiful bittersweet feeling, happening when you least expected. At times, you'd have to
lose someone before you realize how much you love them only at times it might be too late. Let's
learn to love and appreciate everyone around us and the ones we care about

Melting his icy heart as finally come to an end even though I was tempted to continue the story by
creating a plot twist

No epilogue for this story, it has ended happily and that's okay you can create a epilogue
yourself though and drop it in the comment section. I'll post the top three epilogues

Thanks for reading the story loves

Haryor Writes
[5/17, 7:28 PM] MartinMartino: MELTING HIS ICY HEART

A CHALLENGE

Written by Haryormideh Ayeni

~EPILOGUE~

Three months later,a girl was seen walking down the aisle, to meet a very handsome prince who
was smiling at her, she got there and they said their marriage vows and the priest pronounced
them husband and wife“ you may now kiss the bride” and the congregation all cheered.
They went on their honeymoon immediately after the wedding
Nine months later,Daisy was rushed to the hospital because she was in labour and prince Eric
was seen beside her throughout, an hour later,the room was filled with the cries of children(twins,a
boy and a girl)
Their joy knew no bounds as they were finally in the possession of two wonderful gifts from
God,and they named the boy Dwayne and the girl Roxanne and they lived happily ever after

-Written by Ade Oreoluwa

Thanks for doing a wonderful job Hun

"Daddy stop looking at mummy, face instead" ten year old Eric jnr yelled, trying to take his dad's
attention from his mother who was dancing to a hip hop song.

"Sorry sorry, what were you saying again?" Eric turned to his infuriated son with a sober face.

"What did I say last?" Eric Jnr asked.

"I forgot" Eric laughed nervously under the scrutinizing gaze of his son.

"If not that you're my father and I love you so much, I would have disowned you."

"Should I be grateful?"

"You should be" Eric jnr replied and sighed exasperatedly as his father's gaze returned to his
mother.
 "Hey both of you! This is an emergency! Mum stop dancing and come here" Eric Jnr screamed.

Daisy reduced the volume of the music playing and sat beside her son, ruffling his hair.

"Finally!" Eric Jnr replied in relief.

"What's it pumpkin?" Daisy asked.

"He's telling Dad about his crush" Erica his twin sister chirped in, glancing up from the fashion
stylist game she's playing on her phone.

Eric flushed, the tips of his ear turning red.

"Wow really? You have a crush?" Daisy asked with an eyebrow raised.

"Yeah and I'm planning to ask her out.m but dad isn't helping."

"This isn't right, when I was your age, I didn't have a crush." Eric frowned a little.

"What's this girl like?" Daisy teased.

"Ugh.....you both are so hopeless." Eric stood up. "Come on Erica, let's go do your wonders since
you're obviously best at it that mum and dad." and left.

"Really dad?? You too mum?" Erica rolled her eyes at her parents "Any ways I'm always the life
saver" she mumbled and followed her twin brother.

"Come here" Eric motioned to his wife.

She moved closer to him, resting her head on his chest.

"Thanks for giving me those wonderful children even though they're stubborn like you."

Daisy shook her head in amusement, not wanting to get into another of their usual arguments.
Last time, they had argued on who's eyes is more beautiful between both of them.

"How's my baby doing there" he asked, planting a kiss on her head.

"She's doing just fine" Daisy replied, rubbing her hand fondly over her already bulging belly.

"Thanks for coming into my life" Eric whispered.

Daisy raised her head up and kissed him softly, "thank you too, for everything."