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 11
“What about Yimika?” “He has a disease, condition, I don’t even know. I just know he’s not normal.” Chief Afonja pulled away from his wife. “What do you mean he’s not normal?”
The Family Part 10
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
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
The Family Part 6
“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.”