Chief Afonja ate the amala and okro soup that Mama Eli prepared with dissatisfaction. The stew wasn’t fresh but this was not what bothered him the most. She had made a subtle comment about Mama Ayo’s whereabouts. Did his favorite wife really have something to hide? He hoped for her sake that she didn’t. UnableContinue reading The Family Part 10
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
“Where did you get that bracelet from?” Mama Eli asked Mama Ayo as she zipped up her son’s lunchbag the next morning. “It’s none of your business.” “So you’re seeing another man?” she clapped her hands together. “He leaves me for you and you’re seeing another man?” “Rhoda, it seems that you’re deaf. I saidContinue reading The Family Part 8
Mama Deji reached for her medicines and swallowed them with a glass of water. Niniola watched her grimace as the pills passed through her throat. “Sorry ma.” “Thank you.” “Do you need anything else ma? Should I bring you some rice?” Mama Deji shook her head. “No, just bring me something cold to drink.” “YesContinue reading The Family Part 7
“Take this.” Chief Afonja thrust an envelope into Niniola’s hands. “That’s five thousand naira.” Niniola’s eyes widened. “Okay sir, what do you want me to buy for you sir?” “It’s for you.” “Sir?” “Yes, you deserve it. Just as you predicted, things improved.”
Dear reader, Thank you for going with me on this journey, I appreciate all your feedback. I have a couple of announcements: 1. The series will continue on Tuesday, May 3rd. I do not post on weekends and public holidays. 2. A winner has emerged from the draw that was conducted during the last onlineContinue reading The Family Part 5
Niniola put away the pots and dragged the rag across the wet floor. It had been another day of grueling hard work and she felt tired. She had spent two months with the Afonjas and she couldn’t see anything for her except running errands and cleaning pots. Her expectations of what her aunt would doContinue reading The Family Part 4