Jan 2005 “Young girls are so gullible.” the plump woman said fanning herself with an old magazine. Aunty Bisi’s salon was hot with the poor ventilation and the two hair dryers working. Several customers were also fanning themselves with whatever they could find and Jumoke wondered why the owner didn’t repair the ceiling fan whichContinue reading We Knew Them Part 11
Hello there! The first installment of this series ends here. The series will continue on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. In the meantime, I will entertain you with a mini-series I’ve titled: Run! and I hope that you’ll be here for that.
Tayo Oludare watched her daughter lying on the couch. She had called her endlessly but had received no response. She looked at the wall clock, it was half past ten. Why on earth was she asleep with the rag in her hand? She moved towards her with the intention of slapping her back to consciousnessContinue reading We Knew Them Part 9
“Two hundred and eight-three!” Mr Oludare said sitting up in his chair. “Yes sir.” Jumoke replied. “That’s my girl!” he shouted and pulled her into a big hug. Jumoke laughed and tried not to feel stifled. “We are going to celebrate this.” He beamed. “Yes we must!” his wife concurred, smiling at their daughter withContinue reading We Knew Them Part 8
Korede watched his sister walking towards the school opposite the barber shop where he and his father frequented. His mother had told him to spy on his sister and even though he had grudgingly agreed, he realized that his mother’s suspicion had been right. His sister was sitting under a tree in the large schoolContinue reading We Knew Them Part 7
“She’s doing much better, thank you. In fact, even I can feel her confidence in the subject.” Tayo Oludare, Jumoke’s mother said to Mrs Williams as they talked in the former’s sitting room. “I knew it would work! In fact, I wish they had met each other earlier.” Tayo laughed in response. “So what school isContinue reading We Knew Them Part 6
“You’re going to Remi’s house again?” Korede asked. “Yes, I’ve finished my exams so I can relax.” Jumoke replied. “Alright just be careful.” She laughed. “I can take care of myself Korede.” Korede had something on his mind. “I thought you said you wanted to stop being friends with Remi?”