THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 24 ©Franca Uwuigiaren As I held her close, I could feel the warmth of her tears on my chest, and the vibrancy of her...

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 23 ©Franca Uwuigiaren I woke up and sat on the bed, yawning. It was a cold January morning, and I could hear my neighbors...

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 22 ©Franca Uwuigiaren It was on Saturday, one of those busy days. I woke up very early to wash the dirty clothes before thinking...

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 21 ©Franca Uwuigiaren I had woken up one night with the intention of engaging in praises to God. I wanted to just dance and...

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 20 © Franca Uwuigiaren My father-in-law’s burial was fixed, and I travelled to Rivers alone without my wife and kids. My in-laws were devastated...

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 19 ©Franca Uwuigiaren School resumed today, and the children are so excited and glad to return. They missed their teachers and classmates. Dokubo has...

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 18 ©Franca Uwuigiaren I entered the bedroom with breakfast on the tray when I saw Oroma looking worried, her phone beside her. “Why is...

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 17 ©Franca Uwuigiaren I had gone around to ensure the doors were well locked and electronic appliances were turned off before returning to the...

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 16 ©Franca Uwuigiaren My children were excited when I later told them their mum had finally surrendered to Jesus. “Wow!” they chorused. “We need...

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 15 ©Franca Uwuigiaren Oroma has been quiet for the past few days. She hasn’t recovered from the surprise, and sometimes I catch her staring...

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 14 ©Franca Uwuigiaren While the kids were eating the garri, I left them to the bedroom. I sat on the bed when suddenly I...

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 13 ©Franca Uwuigiaren Before afternoon, my father-in-law sent my wife transport money as promised, and she told me excitedly, “Obiama, you need to help...

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 12 ©Franca Uwuigiaren After praying, I woke my wife and told her what happened. I could see fear engraved on her face. She looked...

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 11 ©Franca Uwuigiaren “Study God’s word. It will illuminate your path, bring you wisdom and understanding. It will strengthen your faith and equip you...