Later that night I tell Dayo about the interview. “Hmm.” he says, “That’s nice. But does that mean that you’ll be traveling around?” I hesitate to think on this. “Well, it will involve some traveling but I don’t know how frequent it will be.” “Hmm.” He grunts. “What is it?” I ask with slight irritation,Continue reading I See You Through the Peephole Part 11
I laugh, unable to believe what Bimbo is telling me. I’m seated beside her in her luxurious flat and she’s just explained to me why she’s not cooking dinner for her children who are sulking and watching TV. “The next day, he took me out to lunch and made me promise not to stress myselfContinue reading I See You Through The Peephole Part 3
“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.
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
Dear reader, Thank you for being here. This is the beginning of a mini-series I’ve titled Run!. It’s the story of two women trapped in abusive relationships and their plan for freedom. Please leave a comment and please SHARE THIS link with someone. Enjoy!
“So it’s our birthday next week Saturday and we always have a party. Are you going to come?” Remi said to Jumoke as they closed their books, their exams would start the next week. “A party? But our exams start on Monday, can’t you postpone it?” “We’re ready for it!” Remi said. “Why are youContinue reading We Knew Them Part 4
When Ireti heard that her friend’s father had been imprisoned she broke tradition and left her five week old daughter with her mother-in-law who was secretly happy about having her grandchild all to herself. At Mowunmi’s house she met Agbeniyi’s brothers walking out with Ibironke. “Good day.” “Ah ah Ireti, is your baby six weeksContinue reading Behind Mud Walls S02 E05: “Hot and Cold.”