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THE CONNECTION THEY NEVER EXPECTED

Michael never imagined that the person who would help save his business would be the same person he had barely spoken to properly in months. And that person was

The Warning in My Mother's Eyes

pixabay Signals are common among African mothers. Whenever they want to warn you about something, just look at their faces; you will see reactions you never imagined,

Family banter

Its so crazy how couples could hold a full conversation with themselves just with their eyes. Let's say, a visitor came by to visit and after the welcome hug. Just

Angelic keke drivers

Nothing is more frustrating than the feeling of looking for something, especially when you know where you left it. I really abhor looking for things and i dont hide

The future that never arrived

Tomorrow Will Be Better, Emeka had mastered the art of postponing happiness. Not intentionally. Life had simply taught him that survival came first. At twenty-five

THE RECEIPT INSIDE HIS WALLET

The receipt was old, faded and had worn out at the edges and should have caused no concern whatsoever, but it changed a marriage before it dawned. Clara discovered

The burning man

In my dreams, I see a populace. The streets are busy as always, some people standing in front of stalls after a long shift, others heading home to sleep. The

THE PHASES -CNF

When I was younger the only desire I had was to become old enough to be able to make decisions on my own. As a child it seemed as though when I became an adult all

He didn't break his promise

Chief Felix had arrived before the visitors came. I, seated among my colleagues, watched how Mr. Felix, with a lot of pride and a sense of accomplishment, gave a

THE STRANGE MUSICIAN

I always hate it when people act like without them a particular thing won’t happen. It’s so annoying when its actually true but no one can do anything about it.

The painter's choice

The truth is that whatever we put all our energy, strength and might into we don't like when it's criticized with so much disdain. Whether we like it or not most

THE LOUDEST VOICE IN THE ROOM - FICTION

The man who spoke the most about honesty was the one person no one expected to be dishonest. In the small town of Ogbara, everybody knew Mr. Samuel Adeyemi. Pixabay.com

Memories lives on

I thought losing a loved one would mean losing the memories we have of them in us but then I was so wrong, the memories are the ones we live with for the rest of

THE MEMORY THAT QUIETLY CHANGED HOW I SEE LIFE

There are memories that disappear with time, and then there are the ones that quietly grow more meaningful as we get older. Pixabay.com They just show up - very

WHAT A DAY

Honestly being waited in is easier than waiting on a person. Those few minutes before the interview are normally more severe. Sometimes we pray they could extend

Wrong number, right heart {CNF}

‎This is the story of two people brought together by fate. One single wrong dial of an unknown number led to a lifetime of love. ‎ ‎Elizabeth wasn't an outdoor person.

The Day I Lost My Mum’s Lucky Scarf

That day, I knew I had crossed the Rubicon and fostered my mum’s anger. “Ayo, Ayo, tell me you have not misplaced my scarf.” It was given to me by my mother-in-law

The weirdest Valentine

Chika and Ben had been friends since kindergarten. Their parents were already like inlaws, as they normally have a Saturday family hangout discussing politics, drama

Bitter sweet taste

I believe when you see a black kettle, please call it black and don't try to paint it because in turn you may lose integrity. I've come to a place where I believe

THE DAY PLAYING THE FOOL TAUGHT ME A VALUABLE LESSON OVER GETTING A JOB

Hello everyone, your welcome to my blog The day I became a fool again it happened that after graduating from the university as a fresh graduate I thought it was