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The Strange Proposal episode 12

2 years ago

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 frighteningly at me. “But I told you…I told you to marry her, but you said no. I said raise money so I could go home, and you

The Strange Proposal episode 11

2 years ago

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 for spiritual warfare. It will help you discern right from wrong, provide comfort and hope, reveal God’s character and love. God’s word will transform your mind and

The Strange Proposal episode 10

2 years ago

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 10 ©Franca Uwuigiaren The moment I entered the house, everyone knew I was excited. My face radiated peace and joy. “What’s happening, dear? It’s like your hustling paid off today to compensate for yesterday,” my wife said, trying to have eye contact with me. I just laughed. “My hustling didn’t pay

The Strange Proposal episode 9

2 years ago

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 9 ©Franca Uwuigiaren I had finished taking care of my family, but leaving home for the motor park became difficult. I kept looking at my sick children and wife. What if I leave and something bad happens? Yet, if I don’t go out to hustle, how do I raise money for

The Strange Proposal episode 8

2 years ago

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 8 ©Franca Uwuigiaren It was Thursday, and I had just returned from work and emptied my pocket on the bed. As usual, Oroma helped me count what I made for that day. It was nothing I was proud of. “N700,” she announced. “It was N800, actually, but I had to drink

The Strange Proposal episode 7

2 years ago

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL Part 7 ©Franca Uwuigiaren I spent three more days in River State before I returned to my family in Lagos. I had to visit my siblings and in-laws. My in-laws were not happy about the condition of their daughter and grandson, but after I explained the cause and measures taken, their minds

The Strange Proposal episode 6

2 years ago

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL (A SHORT STORY) Part 6 ©Franca Uwuigiaren “Why are you all looking at me? I don’t know of any gift I received from the river goddess,” I told them. “Your grandma and your mother know of the gift.” The priestess said. My mother looked at my grandma in confusion. “So both of

The Strange Proposal episode 5

2 years ago

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL (A SHORT STORY) Part 5 ©Franca Uwuigiaren Oroma listened to me crying. Even with the pain all over her body, she hugged me and tried to console me. “What if it’s not the river goddess who killed the landlord… what if he died of natural causes…” “Oroma, he didn’t die of natural

The Strange Proposal episode 4

2 years ago

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL (A SHORT STORY) Part 4 ©Franca Uwuigiaren Baba Ibeji, the landlord, stood outside watching his son wash his car when I approached him. I approached him because he’s elderly, and I thought that if I explained my plight to him, he would be able to advise me on what to do. He

The Strange Proposal episode 3

2 years ago

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL (A SHORT STORY) Part 3 ©Franca Uwuigiaren That night, I had a beautiful dream. I was given a letter of promotion, with awards and a cheque. A lot of people gave me accolades. I shook hands with great men. When I told my wife the dream, she had mixed feelings. She wasn’t

The Strange Proposal episode 2

2 years ago

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL (A SHORT STORY) Part 2 ©Franca Uwuigiaren The moment I stepped outside the church with Damian, I told him how I felt about his pastor. “He is not a real pastor. That man parading himself as pastor or prophet is an occultist… a voodoo priest or whatever they call them. He is

The Strange Proposal

2 years ago

THE STRANGE PROPOSAL(SHORT STORY) Part 1 ©Franca Uwuigiaren I sat outside in my white short sleeve shirt pressing my phone when I heard the gate suddenly opened. I raised my head and saw a very beautiful lady approaching. She was tall and fair in complexion, and her beauty was like nothing I had ever seen

What Does My Husband Want episode 15

2 years ago

*WHAT DOES MY HUSBAND WANT?* Final episode I agreed to Loan Ladi the money and he promise to pay back. I told him never to ask me for money again to add to his business. He nodded and thanked me before leaving that day. I don’t care if he pays me back or not but

What Does My Husband Want episode 14

2 years ago

WHAT DOES MY HUSBAND WANT? Episode 14. “I will let you in, feed you and push you back out. You can’t stay here for the weekend Ladi. But I will be kind enough to give you something to eat. He looked at me as if I was speaking Latin to his ears. “I need a

What Does My Husband Want episode 13

2 years ago

WHAT DOES MY HUSBAND WANT? Episode 13. After that day, Ladi came again the following weekend, he looks so unkempt. His facial bears were over grown, his cloth was looking rough. I ignored his appearance and as he was seated in my sitting room, I did not bother to ask him why he looks so

What Does My Husband Want episode 12

2 years ago

WHAT DOES MY HUSBAND WANT? Episode 12 My first son graduated and I was there with his siblings to cheer him up. He proceed to the university and I put in my very best to see that he pays up all dues. And within a short time he was off to the campus. He was

What Does My Husband Want episode 11

2 years ago

*WHAT DOES MY HUSBAND WANT?* Episode 11 I did not go to my shop for three weeks. My sales attendant were in charge and updated me on everything. I also changed the children’s school to a nearby school in my new location and it was not as expensive as their previous school. I needed to

What Does My Husband Want episode 10

2 years ago

*WHAT DOES MY HUSBAND WANT? Episode 10 Months have passed and my peaceful home was gradually turning into a war zone. This is not what I bargained for. Never thought things will turn out so bad between me and Ladi. If someone has told me that Ladi will turn out to be heartless human being

What Does My Husband Want episode 9

2 years ago

*WHAT DOES MY HUSBAND WANT?* Episode 9 Did I ever said my husband was my everything or he was the best among men? I plead to be forgiven maybe I was not in my right senses or even knows who my husband truly was. The man I married was evil hearted and got no conscience,

What Does My Husband Want episode 8

2 years ago

*WHAT DOES MY HUSBAND WANT?* Episode 8 I was lying down on a long cushion located right in our sitting room when Ladi came back. I felt weak from crying, contributed to the fact that I couldn’t eat all through the day. I remained where I was without bothering to stand up. I shut my

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