Ugochi drove into her compound at exactly 10:30pm. She parked the car at the slot in front of her apartment, got out and locked the car. She tried her door, found it locked and unlocked it with her keys. Ikem is probably asleep, she thought. He would have locked the door when he was going … Continue reading Love Beyond Reason 2
Ikemefuna sat on the couch in his living room, arms folded on his chest, eyes clouded with anger, lips stretched thin, and watched the hand of the clock move towards 9pm for the umpteenth time. He was fuming with anger but anyone looking at him would just see a handsome, well-built man, watching TV, with … Continue reading Love Beyond Reason 1
I was still deep in thought when I felt a hand on my knee. I had almost forgotten I was in Daniel’s office. I opened my eyes and found him staring at me intently. I swallowed a sigh. The poor guy deserves an explanation after this little drama that just unfolded here. And … Continue reading Twice Bitten 9
The ‘wall of fame’ I suggested to Daniel during my pitch was the first thing up. I got a carpenter to build a beautiful wall hanging which we could decorate with pictures and artworks depicting the company’s efforts over the years. The victories and awards were put up, the many buildings that have … Continue reading Twice Bitten 8
Monday morning, I woke up early, ready to face the new week. I had not fully recovered from the assault on my senses all through the weekend. True to his word, Daniel called me yesterday afternoon just as I got back from church. It was like he timed my entrance perfectly. I had … Continue reading Twice Bitten 7
The restaurant was very plush. I will never forget how I felt, seated next to Daniel in that over-the-top setting with the table waiters, and the impeccable service. I winced to think how much the food here would cost but since I was determined to enjoy this one day with him, I decided … Continue reading Twice Bitten 6
My days became very busy and my nights, unexciting. After I’m done with the day’s work, all I want to do is crawl into bed and sleep for a week; even my Telemundo suffered a lot. By the time weekend rolled around, I was so ready for it. Adelaide called me every day … Continue reading Twice Bitten 5
That night, I dreamed of Daniel. In the dream, we were in a swanky restaurant, eating oysters and drinking chilled champagne from long stemmed flutes, with a violinist playing a rendition of Celine Dion’s ‘My heart will go on’. I thoroughly enjoyed myself in the dream. It was when I woke up in … Continue reading Twice Bitten 4
I got home that night very tired though exhilarated. The day had been full of fights and victories, and I was so ready to crash in front of my TV and watch my favorite station; Telemundo. There’s something very relaxing and soothing about watching lovers fight and make-up in these TV dramas. I … Continue reading Twice Bitten 3
The sudden jerk of the cab pulled me out of my reverie. I looked around and saw many high-rise buildings all around me. We must be in the commercial and industrial district. “Are we there already?” I asked the taxi driver. “Yes ma’am.” He pointed to a particularly intimidating structure. “That building over … Continue reading Twice Bitten 2
This is so not happening the way I thought it would. This is not going according to plan at all. I muttered to myself as I crossed the road to where my car was parked. This LASTMA official has the audacity to attach my car to a tow truck? I’m not even parked … Continue reading Twice Bitten 1
King kept his word and came back every day to check up on Alewa. He only got to the point of pleasantries and asking how she was before she slammed the door in his face, but when he came back the next day, she always opened the door to him. It was obvious she was … Continue reading Forever 5
King stayed in his car for several minutes watching the front door looking for any sign of life in the house. Everything was as quiet as it looked and he wondered if he was in the wrong place. He checked the street again and saw he was actually in the right location. He watched the … Continue reading Forever 4
Alewa drove listlessly through the streets of Lagos, not ready to go home to her empty apartment and far from ready to face her demons yet. She wanted some distractions, she wanted some peace of mind, she needed to not think or feel for some hours but just observe. She decided to drive down to … Continue reading Forever 3
Alewa was fourteen when her dad died. In the space of one year, she lost both her parents. Her mother’s death had really affected her but by the time her dad died, she was so embittered she couldn’t summon any sadness or despair at his passing. She went to live with some distant relatives. The … Continue reading Forever 2