“I did it for you.” She said; but she never asked me if it was what I wanted. I could feel my husband’s eyes boring holes into the right side of my head but I did not care. I would answer his questions once they left, but not a second sooner. I kept my gaze … More Love and Other Excuses
He let out a deep sigh. He had heard her after all. “Alemana, people will notice.” “That doesn’t matter.” She said quietly but firmly. “It might be a little unusual but it is not uncommon.” “Well,” he sighed. “If that is what you want. But I hope you don’t get offended if someone decides to … More Fury
Broken mirror pieces can be glued back together, but the cracks remain. Helen blinked in confusion. Obviously she had not heard him right. “Come again?”“I said, why didn’t you tell me she was not your biological daughter? I mean, sure you are her mother if you raised her but we are talking about a blood … More Unjust
Ikenna groaned, and moved his eyes back up to the top of the document. It was the third time he had read it, and the words just were not sinking in. He flung the document on his desk in frustration, and got up from his chair. He rubbed his forehead, then ran his hand down … More Blocks and Cement – III (Conclusion)
Ikenna caught a movement through the corner of his eyes. He thought it was odd that Ifeamaka had the entire menu up to her face like she was nearsighted, but he did not think much of it until he noticed her shoulders vibrating. “Are you laughing?” He asked, sliding the menu down a bit. She … More Blocks and Cement – Part II
Timeyin stared at his reflection for a few seconds, then shook his head as he turned on the tap. He splashed water on his face twice, and stared some more. “Bloody idiot!” He said to his reflection, his jaw hardening. He did not realise how hard he was gripping the restroom sink on either side, … More Apathy
“I’ll just have water.” He said to the waitress, returning her overemphasized smile with a curt one. She tried to take the menu but he placed a hand on it. “My date will soon arrive.” She tried to mask her disappointment with an even wider smile, but he had already seen it. He smiled to … More Blocks and Cement
So I lied, sue me. You would have lied too if you were in my situation. Here I was, having a nice drive around town with my husband when out of nowhere, my past decides to come a-knocking. We had just left the hospital from an antenatal appointment. I was thirty five weeks in and … More Untruth
Her lips quivered as she struggled to get the words out. She was so nervous I actually felt sorry for her. You would not know it from my expressionless face though. In fact, I suspect my stare probably did not help matters as she averted her eyes, and fiddled with the hem of her skirt. … More Unsuitable
They said he was a rich man, and that he would take care of me. My father, a well-known dibia, had consulted the gods and the forecast was good. He was from a good kindred, well-respected among his people, and could provide for his family; and that was enough for my father and more than … More They Said He Was a Rich Man
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