Niké Obijuru

I know it's been a while, and it's kinda short, but nonetheless I present you with chapter nine of "Bloody Ties": http://www.wattpad.com/48032796-bloody-ties-the-academy-9

One story down, one to go. Check out the "KML" update here: http://www.wattpad.com/79719935-knives-make-lives-9-moonlight?d=ud

Sneak peek of the next chapter in "Bloody Ties":
          
          XIONDI JULIE (Room 0001 - Assassin Academy, Island)
          
          I polish off the rest of the Atlantic cocktail until only the cherry remains. It touches my lips for one instant as the door shuts behind the 0101s before the glass slams down onto the table. Augustus comes to sweep it away from my sight before I crush it in my bare hands. My attention is drawn for a moment to the tiny, almost invisible scars that smatter my palms. I’ve made a bad habit of crushing glasses.
          
          The alcohol is getting to me, enough to make me lose focus easier but not enough to make me anywhere near drunk - nor enough for me to let go of my anger. "When's the next meeting with the Commanders?"
          
          "Next Wednesday," Gus replies, setting my glass in the sink, where it is automatically sucked into the cleaning pipe. Less than five seconds later, I see it reappear through my cabinet's door, gleaming with cleanliness as the metallic claw gently sets in back in place with the others. "Would you like another?"
          
          "No," I reply shortly, biting my lip fiercely. “I want Cecilia Roza 0100 here, now.”
          
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          Want to catch up? Read the beginning here: http://www.wattpad.com/story/12975478-bloody-ties

Sneak peek at chapter 8 in "KML":
          
          “I play the piano. And everyone knows it’s the best instrument.”
          
          “So do I,” she replied, and they both stared at each other suspiciously for a moment. “But I’m better.”
          
          “Nuh-uh.”
          
          “Yeah-huh.”
          
          Seeing the warning glance the director gave them, Will lowered his voice back to a whisper. “Well, I’m playing Brandenburg.”
          
          “Well, I’m playing Escher.”
          
          He turned away while mumbling, “Whatever.”
          
          Suddenly, the applause came once more, and Mud Girl stood up from her chair. He was somewhat surprised to see her pull an inhaler out from one of the pockets in her violet jumpskirt, watching as she took two puffs before putting it away and shooting him a cocky smile that made his stomach turn. “Wish me luck.”
          
          “Hope you place,” he snarled, waiting until she’d walked out onto the stage to add, “Last.”
          
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          Read the last chapter here: http://www.wattpad.com/63838623-knives-make-lives-7-mystery

Sneak peek at chapter 7 in "KML":
          
          “Are you sure you want to go and face what’s waiting at home?”
          
          "No,” Niaomi replied honestly, her heart stuttering. Suddenly, she realized what he’d said, and leaned back in shock. “Wait, how do you know who’s waiting for me there?”
          
          “So it’s a who,” Charles murmured, not bothering to answer her question. “One of your parents?”
          
          “They’re at work.” Just then, Wendy came back with their ice 
          cream, and she took it. “Come on, Sam. We can eat on the way.”
          
          “The way to where?” he demanded as her brother hopped down from the seat and took her waiting hand.
          
          Unnerved with his probing and her reactions, she’d just turned and left without another word. It had not occurred to her that she would ever see him again; indeed, Niaomi had rested assured that she would not. Oh, how wrong, how gloriously and horribly wrong she had been.
          
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          Read the last update here: http://www.wattpad.com/61107897-knives-make-lives-6-3-memories

Both "Knives Make Lives" and "Bloody Ties" have been updated.
          
          Read "KML" here: http://www.wattpad.com/61107897-knives-make-lives-6-3-memories
          - There's also a new description in the Table of Contents; tell me what you guys think.
          
          Read "BT" here: http://www.wattpad.com/48032660-bloody-ties-the-academy-8-2
          - Do you like my new background? ;)
          
          Next up will be "Sweetness", which you can check out here: http://www.wattpad.com/story/16729933-sweetness
          
          That's all for now. Thanks for being patient, lovelies. <3

@Nikkisha01 ah OMG can't wait to read the next update!!!

Sneak peek at the last part of chapter six in "KML":
          
          Plastering on a fake smile, she went out to greet the hipster couple that was making out in one of the corner booths, taking out a pencil and notepad before clearing her throat and saying, “Morning. Can I take your order?”
          
          The obviously dyed redhead turned away first, giggling as her girlfriend tried to pull her back. “Hey. Can I get a soy latte with marshmallows?”
          
          “Sure thing. And you?”
          
          The other girl, this one with hair as bright as Jade’s top, frowned at Niaomi - no doubt for her interruption - and grunted, “Coffee.”
          
          “Black?”
          
          Red giggled again as Blue became even more irritated. “Who drinks it black?”
          
          'Don’t stop smiling, don’t stop smiling.' “Well, what would you like in it? We have sugar, milk, cream - ”
          
          “Just some honey.”
          
          Silently cursing the girl’s short answers, Niaomi had to ask, “How much?”
          
          Still grinning, Red kissed her girlfriend’s cheek and said, “Babe, don’t be so emo.”
          
          “I’m not!” Blue protested, scowling. “One teaspoon, that’s it. Anymore questions?”
          
          'Don’t. Stop. Smiling.' “Will that be all?”
          
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          Read the last update here: http://www.wattpad.com/48487690-knives-make-lives-6-2-memories

Alright, changing the update day to Tuesday cause it works better, but hopefully will still be getting out the last half of chapter six this coming Saturday.

Sneak peek at the next half of chapter six in "KML":
          
          “Hey, Nia, come back from Wanderland now.” Her eyes refocused to find Barb staring at her wrists in concern. “Have you been...”
          
          “Not recently,” she hedged, frantically racking her brain for something to use to change the subject.
          
          Brown eyes, shades lighter than hers, narrowed once more. “And how recent is ‘recently’?”
          
          “I’m fine, Barb, okay? Don’t push it.”
          
          “Does Mr. Perfect-Hottie-That-You-Totally-Kissed know?”
          
          Niaomi glared. “He’s not perfect. He’s an arrogant jerk who just pretends to be perfect so that he can take advantage of girls in less than perfect situations. I don’t and never will like him, so lay off!”
          
          Her friend’s mouth fell open in shock before it stretched into a grin. “Wow, you really do like him, don’t you?”
          
          “What? No! Have you not been listening to me? I’ve only known him for two days, anyway,” she argued, taking another sip of her coffee through tightly pursed lips.
          
          Still smiling, Barb shook her head and tucked her hands into her apron. “This is the first time I’ve seen you so fired up in a while. Usually you’re all ‘don’t ask, won’t tell’ about everything.”
          
          Grimacing, Niaomi turned away to look out the window beside their booth. The faint cast of her reflection stared back at her. “And you’re not?”
          
          “Touché."
          
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          Read the first half here: http://www.wattpad.com/43420422-knives-make-lives-6-1-memories