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Tag: Abandonment

December 6, 2016January 28, 2022

Lola29 Comments

We Knew Them Part 36

“We need to talk.” Derick said to Jumoke after they had consumed Chef Lexy’s hot barbecued chicken. “This night? Do you intend to sleep over?” She asked warily. “No, of course not. You know I wouldn’t even think of this. I’ll come here on Saturday, spend the day with you guys.” “I’d love that, veryContinue reading We Knew Them Part 36 →

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December 1, 2016January 28, 2022

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We Knew Them Part 33

“We have to celebrate this!” Derick said, pumping his fist in the air. Jumoke laughed. “Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. Considering all I went through to achieve this.” “I’m really proud of you!” “Thank you! You know when Bode told me about being a partner, I didn’t think I could do it…” “ButContinue reading We Knew Them Part 33 →

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November 28, 2016January 28, 2022

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We Knew Them Part 30

It’s another Monday folks, and the series continues! Hope you had a restful weekend. Please SHARE the links to this week’s episodes as much you can. I always appreciate it. You can also continue to buy my works and recommend it to others. Join us on Facebook if you haven’t already. The conversation really isContinue reading We Knew Them Part 30 →

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November 24, 2016January 28, 2022

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We Knew Them Part 28

“How did this happen?” Korede said to Jumoke some minutes later when she called him. “How did he find out?” “I don’t know Korede. It never slipped out of my mouth, I never gave any indication that I gave birth to Hope. Someone must have told him, there’s no other way he could have known.”Continue reading We Knew Them Part 28 →

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November 17, 2016January 28, 2022

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We Knew Them Part 23

“What about this one…? She looks so sad…” Hope said, staring at a painting of a forlorn young woman holding an infant. “Yes, she lost her baby.” Derick said looking at the painting as well. “How did she lose her baby?” “He was taken away…” he replied sadly.

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November 16, 2016January 28, 2022

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We Knew Them Part 22

Hope and Jumoke were in the sitting room, the latter was weaving her hair into cornrows. Jumoke sighed, she was suddenly feeling nostalgic, her mother used to make her hair the way she was doing for her daughter. They had shared many things and she had learnt a lot from their conversations. It was onContinue reading We Knew Them Part 22 →

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November 15, 2016January 28, 2022

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We Knew Them Part 21

Lanre stood still staring at Jumoke. He hadn’t set eyes on her since that afternoon at the hotel twelve years ago. The pretty fair-skinned teenager had become a stunningly beautiful woman. He stared at her luscious pink lips and glorious body, she had greatly transformed.

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