In the weeks and months that followed, Angela and I did our engagement and marriage ceremonies. We travelled outside the city for our honeymoon and during those memorable moments, I learned to love and pamper my wife in ways hitherto unexplored. Though both socially and educationally of the same strata, I admired my wife’s feminine … Continue reading The Ghost of Annabelle: The Final Episode
I had thought the throbbing of my heart will stop when I saw Angela but it only got stronger. It had not been so long when she came out of Mabel’s father’s house but my mind had travelled from the east to the west, ruminating on what course of action to take. Kick starting the … Continue reading The Ghost of Annabelle: Episode Ten
I was shocked at the caliber of men and women that came for Mabel’s burial ceremony. Her father’s compound was full of people of different passions and professions. In addition to the innumerable bankers, there were lecturers, politicians, pastors and other clergymen and women. I wondered as I pondered where and how she knew all … Continue reading The Ghost of Annabelle: Episode Nine
I told Angela I was not going to marry her anymore. She laughed out loud in great surprise and I wondered what was on her mind. I never meant to hurt her feelings and I wished she would accept the news in good faith. She listened and nodded and laughed as she absorbed the information … Continue reading The Ghost of Annabelle: Episode Eight
“Andrew has proposed to me.” Mabel told Angela over the phone. “What a coincidence!” Angela exclaimed. “Coincidence?” “Yes dear, my Andrew has also proposed to me.” “Wow…this calls for celebration.” “Yesooo.” “Our engagement party is even this Saturday.” “You mean next tomorrow?” “Yes dear.” “I will certainly be there” Angela said with a smile. In … Continue reading The Ghost of Annabelle: Episode Seven
One thing I never knew was that Angela was Mabel’s friend. My heart bled and grew numb when I found out and days passed as my mind ruminated on the fact that they were really great buddies. I was driving out of the “Peppermint Restaurant” one afternoon when they were driving in. It was so … Continue reading The Ghost of Annabelle: Episode Six
As Mabel and I were eating at the “Peppermint Restaurant”, there was a feeling I wanted to feel but I did not feel. I burrowed into myself and my feelings for her began to die away. I admired her, her beautiful face and flawless acquaintance with the English Language. I liked her dress sense and … Continue reading The Ghost of Annabelle: Episode Five
“What?” I heaved a deep sigh and she repeated herself: “What is your deepest, darkest secret?” “I wonder why you’re asking me this; you know I have no skeletons in my cupboard.” I said and she grinned. “I don’t mean skeletons in your cupboard.” She paused and after some minutes, she added: “We all live … Continue reading The Ghost of Annabelle: Episode Four
“Hello.” I answered the call. “Hey sweetie, I’ve been waiting for you. Have you forgotten about our going to the movies?” “Ooh, no, how can I? I’m actually on my way.” I said. “Are you leaving me all here?” Mabel fumed and Angela heard the sound of her voice. “Who the hell are you with?” … Continue reading The Ghost of Annabelle: Episode Three
The Root of the Alago People The Alago people are found in Keana and Doma Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. She had only one day to get ready for the Amiri festival in thanksgiving to the ancestors for bumper harvests. With the sound of oke filling the atmosphere, her furtive observation of her … Continue reading The Root of the Alago People
I opened the white envelope and after reading its content, I left the office particularly unashamed. In truth, I had found my job as an agricultural researcher boring. It was not what I had expected while I was in the university but I was not in the least sad. When I went to my boss’ … Continue reading The Ghost of Annabelle: Episode Two
My country is full of lords Who with corruptive swords Castrate progress and dress in robes Of sleaze and venality beyond mild scope They take sumptuous breakfasts Enjoying without thinking to cast Crumbs to virtue’s breaking table And breaking stability’s enduring cable O-oh, Nigeria of lords and swords My tearful eyes cry like no lords … Continue reading Nigerian Lords and Swords
Every hour of every single day My thoughts remind me of the way We met and pledged our love to each other As we shared every word and deed like no other It was a day even my dreams can tell As my every word narrates its loving tale Of how nature’s all-seeing eyes blinked … Continue reading Come, Stay With Me Forever
In pieces shall you live until you make right your wrong. It was 3.00am when I yelled up from sleep. The ghost of my late fiancée had been hunting and haunting me and I lay nearly every passing night, with one eye wide open, restlessly waiting only for the dawn to break. The day I … Continue reading The Ghost of Annabelle: Episode One
“Dominic, what are you doing?” Uncle Jimmy was on top of his voice. “Sorry sir, I’m only…I don’t know?” I said, shuddering in fear. “What are you saying? You don’t know what..ooh, I forgot you even got zero in your test.” “Yes sir. I don’t know but…” “But what? Come here; let me see what … Continue reading The Scrawling Kid