Dear reader, I apologize for posting exceptionally late today, it’s been a hectic week! I’m going to be busy at a workshop next week so I’m going on a break from tomorrow(there’ll be a post tomorrow). The series will continue on Tuesday, June 7.
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.
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
Biola was ready to face the world again, two weeks after the assault. She applied her make-up and wore a simple knee-length gown. When she got into her children’s room they looked at her surprised. “Mum?” Ayo said tentatively, wondering if she was really back. “Yes Ayo, are you ready for school?”
Mama Ayo sat on the floor of the shower unable to erase the memories of what Gbenga had done to her. “I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I was drunk and you bashed my ego! You made me do it!” he had said, pulling up his trousers after he was done assaulting her. She had calmly gottenContinue reading The Family Part 13
“You should have told me!” “Would you have listened? I tried to tell you…”
The Holder family was still in shock. Damola was clingy, afraid to be without his mother, Kayinsola had taken time off work to be with her child, and Rotimi was always calling home to make sure his son was fine.
