Akanbi made towards the location. Fast like a frenzied cobra. Ewatomi was following behind, also confused. There lay Abeni writhing in pains amidst the shrubs, sobbing in silence. Shocked to realize it was her, he flinched to a halt, then crouched to part the trap. Abeni broke into tears once freed, her weight on the … Continue reading The flaming stone (Episode 3)
The smell of damp plants and soaked soil wafted in the air, as acrid as tobacco smoke. . Within the eight market days, Akanbi had decided to commit three days to farming since it was now a raining season. Most of the villagers had returned to farming with a fully-fledged interest. Akanbi was planting the … Continue reading The flaming stone (Episode 2)
Chattering, laughing and squealing, they flocked along the red-dusted road, each with empty water-pots, clad in nothing but tie-dye clothing around breasts and waists. The leaves crunched beneath their bare feet. Far above, squirrels and birds were hopping from tree to tree, bush to bush, singing and whistling. The sun was sinking into the orange-blue … Continue reading The flaming stone (Episode 1)
Janet stands still, like a stone figure; her face is terribly blank, eyes wide. Right here, my spines wobble within me, from a cold shiver. A two-month Pregnancy? The question probes my mind. Silence has crash-landed upon the room; like the one at the funeral of a young deceased. I can’t deny the fact that … Continue reading The Tale Of Two Dying Stars (Episode 10)
I decide to go upstairs. I barely stand to my feet when I hear a drunken song. Francis! On white shirt, black trousers and shoes, his feet rocking and skipping on the floor, body sways back and forth like a palm tree in dance for storm. His eyes, like dim motor lamps, fluctuate in … Continue reading The Tale Of Two Dying Stars (Episode 9)
Sitting up with a Jerk, I’m still shouting, “No, no, no, no, no, no!” My chest heaving like wild waves, my palms clutching to my heart. I tap on the switch box. 1: 37am. “Oh, my God…” I keep gasping—still grabbing my chest. I open the bedside drawer, searching fervently for my Bible at … Continue reading The Tale Of Two Dying Stars (Episode 8)
Her question, like a catapulted stone, hit deep into my heart and electrifies my body. Her pleading eyes and cloudy face send chills to my veins. I shiver. Then lower my head. My throat is heavy with frozen words. As much as I need you like oxygen, value you like my eyes, dream of … Continue reading The Tale Of Two Dying Stars (episode 7)
“Oh, no,” I shake my head, “I don’t even know how to thank you.” “Really?” Her face brightens, smile perching on her lips. “I…I wonder how you get to know.” “You submitted your credentials on my desk, didn’t you?” “Oh, thanks for being so kind, boss. I must say, you are the kindest boss … Continue reading The Tale Of Two Dying Stars (Episode 6)
Confused, I push the door open. The traffic is worsening on this lane. I cautiously pass through the slow-moving cars. On getting to the rowdy scene, I move towards the crowd along the ATM house if I could see Mathew, the secretary, and the driver. “Please, carry him!” “Let’s get a car, quick, quick” … Continue reading The Tale Of Two Dying Stars (Episode 5)
She’s in the hospital,” her voice shivers, “It has started again.” Oh! This woman would cause me a heart attack. I could feel my blood reducing pressure, from 99 degree boiling point. Mama has been suffering from depression since the demise of her lovely husband. And she would try to console herself with alcohol, … Continue reading The Tale Of Two Dying Stars (Episode 4)
ADAEZE He must be thinking I’m truly asleep. This is what I have always dreamt of. Having part of my body on him. I wish my head could rest here till eternity, for I feel so fulfilled and safe, like a chick under a mother-hen during heavy rain. Alas, my game might end sooner. … Continue reading The Tale Of Two Dying Stars (Episode 3)
ADAEZE Walking across the reception, the salutations from the workers are almost pushing me off my high-heels. “Good morning ma!” “You are welcome, ma’am” “Morning Madam!” My response to each personnel is “Hi, morning!” This is my twentieth response from inside the elevator, thirteen floors down. And occasionally, I spice my greetings with a … Continue reading The Tale Of Two Dying Stars (Episode 2)
Narrated in point of view of two main characters…YINKA and ADAEZE YINKA At first, the droning of the bus and Mama’s voice sounded as if echoing from miles and miles away between my half sleep and half consciousness. Then later, her voice was hurting my ears, almost replacing the cold wind with hot one. … Continue reading The Tale Of Two Dying Stars (Episode 1)
That one night He was a piece of leaf on a flowing stream I was a captive bird seeing the signs of rain That one night He told me “Oh, my lovely Shadiah You are beautiful like a deer.” That one night I told him. “Take it easy, Prince Obadiya This is my first … Continue reading That One Night
Along the road Many miles away I saw my Moon I saw my dream I pursued I perspired I paused I panted I prayed until half a mile, until half a meter. And between us Sprang a rose, a jewel flower, a golden Eve, with silver teeth smiles of the sun, eyes of the … Continue reading Along The Road