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An Overseas Husband episode 16

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. . . CHAPTER 16 “What were you people talking about?” My mother asked looking sternly at me. “Oh. . .” I began quickly thinking of what to tell her it was. I wanted to lie about it but later kicked against it. I told her everything. Starting from Collins to Williams but

An Overseas Husband episode 15

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND . . CHAPTER 15 “Hi. This is Collins. I know you know that by now. I’m not exaggerating but you’re so beautiful. I know you must have heard that a thousand times but let me make it a thousand and one.” I can’t believe I blushed at his poorly constructed punchline. “Hi.

An Overseas Husband episode 14

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND Chapter 14 . . . Chika was so scared and nervous seeing him around but she wasn’t more nervous than I was when Jeremiah told me that an uncle wanted to see me. Jeremiah took me to where the said uncle was seated and “lo and behold”, exactly my mother’s way of

An Overseas Husband episode 13

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. . .CHAPTER 13 I turned sharply and couldn’t believe my ears. “You want me to play the kind of game you played with Chibuzor and Collins abi?” Chika tries to cover my mouth with her palms because we heard someone at the door. “Shhhhhhh. Stop raising your voice.” Chika cautions, afraid that

An Overseas Husband episode 12

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND CHAPTER 12. “Aunt’s Stella, uncle Williams is on the line. Please open the door.” “Who’s uncle Williams abi is it Will? The other day she also came here speaking with him on a. .” “Are you there, aunt Stella?” Bird’s voice came through cutting Chika’s statement. “He’s her mother’s brother who’s looking

An Overseas Husband episode 11

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. . .CHAPTER 11 “Bird, can you come back later?” I said to Bird as she leaves the room leaving me and Chika as Chika begins to cry again. “What is really the problem? Didn’t you love him?” “I did.” She sniffs as she fights the catarrh about to escape from her nostrils.”I

An Overseas Husband episode 10

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND CHAPTER 10 “Stella, didn’t you hear the question?” I was jotted back from my thoughts as I stared into the blank space as the room began to feel stuffy. I know that I have always wished to also be engaged to someone aboard but never imagined taking my cousin’s place. I don’t

An Overseas Husband episode 9

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND CHAPTER 9 We have to admit that this year’s Christmas will never be forgotten in a hurry. Chika has refused to say a word to me or anyone after the revelation about her pregnancy was made. “What were you thinking, Chika? How could you still go on with the wedding knowing you

An Overseas Husband episode 7

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND CHAPTER 7 “Who was that guy?” I finally asked Chika when I could no longer run. “He’s my boyfriend or rather, was.” “Why did you leave him?” “Can’t you see my wedding is in one week?” Chika retorted. “So you knew but you still kept him.” “Hmm. You’ll not understand.” Chika heaves

An Overseas Husband episode 6

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND CHAPTER 6 “Stella, why didn’t you tell me?” Mother asked as soon as I stepped into the big parlour. It’s called grandpa’s parlour because of the artifacts grandpa had placed on the walls. As a kid, I used to be scared of them. He has a calved lion at the centre of

An Overseas Husband episode 5

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. . . CHAPTER 5. If there was anything granny was known for, was her ever savoury Oha soup. “I have never seen anything like this in the states.” Joanie, uncle Emeka’s white wife complimented. “Don’t you have such meals over there?” My father asked, trying to show his English speaking skill. I

An Overseas Husband episode 4

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND CHAPTER 4 Preparations were on going as though it was queen Elizabeth’s return. My dad was asked to go pick them from the airport. He took his elder brother’s car. Chika and I were about selecting the oha leaves when we heard a honk outside. As usual, the whole family was already

An Overseas Husband episode 3

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. . . Chapter 3 If anyone was really happy that we made it to the village this year, is Chika. “I’m so happy you could make it. ” “I didn’t want to miss your big day. So it’s only the traditional wedding and the court marriage abi?” “Yes, my sister. Although we’ll

An Overseas Husband episode 2

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. . .Chapter 2. We left Lagos at exactly 5:30am. Daddy’s friend, uncle Okey had brought his Sienna to convey us to the village. Daddy sat at the front seat with him while mummy and Jeremiah sat at the seat next to them and Hannah and I sat at the last roll. We

An Overseas Husband

2 years ago

AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND CHAPTER 1 It’s been 5 years since I last travelled to my paternal home in Imo state. Considering the high cost of transportation from Lagos to Imo state, daddy will always say, “don’t worry, we’ll travel next year.” And that has been what we’ve been hearing for 5 years but daddy returned

Coming To Lagos episode 17

2 years ago

LAST EPISODE. . .COMING TO LAGOS. . .EP 17. Love is beautiful. With Samuel, it seems so easy. Love is. .is. . . I don’t even know the word to use to describe this love. Samuel made love look easy. Yes, there were sacrifices to make but it seemed he actually sacrificed more in our

Coming To Lagos episode 16

2 years ago

CONTINUATION. . . COMING TO LAGOS. . EP 16 “Samuel just got involved in an accident.” The caller said to me. “Your number was the last called person so we decided to call you when we picked up his phone.” “Where are you now? Which hospital?” I asked the caller. “St. Peters hospital at Ojota.”

Coming To Lagos episode 15

2 years ago

CONTINUATION. . . COMING TO LAGOS. . . EP 15 As I sat on the bed, staring at the wall, I tried to think of all the possible scenarios that could have landed my mother in the hospital. She had no history of any medical conditions, and she was always so careful about her health.

Coming To Lagos episode 14

2 years ago

CONTINUATION. . . COMING TO LAGOS. . . EP 14 After I told mummy of my encounter yesterday morning, she instructed me to always pray with my anointing oil before leaving each morning. This morning, I didn’t even think if missing it. “I cover myself with the blood of Jesus. They will never see me.”

Coming To Lagos episode 13

2 years ago

CONTINUATION. . . COMING TO LAGOS. . .EP 13 Samuel’s call entered and I picked it waiting for him to talk first. “Are you there, Blessing?” “Are you there too, Sammy. I thought it was a breathing competition.” He laughs at my statement and went ahead to ask about service and what church I decided

Author: Valentine

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