The Family Part 18
Niniola was chopping water leaves when her step-father came into the sitting room and took off his damp singlet. “I’m hungry. Get me something to eat.” He said.
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The Family Part 16
Niniola was moping the kitchen floor when Chief Afonja walked in. “Good morning sir.” “Make me some tea.” As she set the kettle on the burner, the chief sat down at the breakfast table and wiped his forehead. He had slipped out of Mama Eli’s bed, about to escape to Mama Ayo’s room when sheContinue reading The Family Part 16
The Family Part 15
Gbenga floated in and out of consciousness before the next person grabbed him. His throat was sore from screaming and his energy was depleted from taking too many punches, kicks and slaps. He had come to the conclusion that the policemen had left the station. He had screamed too loudly for anyone not to haveContinue reading The Family Part 15
The Family Part 13
Mama Ayo sat on the floor of the shower unable to erase the memories of what Gbenga had done to her. “I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I was drunk and you bashed my ego! You made me do it!” he had said, pulling up his trousers after he was done assaulting her. She had calmly gottenContinue reading The Family Part 13
The Family Part 9
Rhoda had stopped crying, and Yimika was still asleep. Her head was against the wall and she was deep in thought, trying to remember if her present misfortune had been predicted by anyone. “Aunty…” Niniola called. “What?” she croaked. “I want to… I saw her… the lady you were asking about.” “Where?” Rhoda sat upContinue reading The Family Part 9
Shadows Part 13
Kayinsola was on her knees, wiping blood and tears off her face. “What did you say you did to my baby?” T.J asked, standing over her.
Shadows Part 12
Rotimi drove furiously towards their home, angry at the situation. He hadn’t wanted to attend the wedding; to think that while he had been at the wedding of an embezzler, his son had been kidnapped was annoying.