Mr. Seye could not reckon that his wife harbored such impressions about him, he couldn't blame her much because he also had such a judgment against Mr. Peter. It is typical for anyone to worry in such a manner as Tonia for the past three months had no records of receiving any visitors.Mrs. Bolu regretted her actions, she was human so she must act that way. Tonia has what she the legal wife does not have. She was determined to ask for Tonia's forgiveness and apologize to her husband for her rude behaviour towards him earlier.Mr. Seye entered the room, and pretended like he didn't hear any of the arguments between the ladies, he gently went to bed because the wife acted like she was sleeping. She didn't know how to face her husband though, she thought her husband did not hear her earlier, but she felt miserable within.Maybe because families have begun to ask her the 'WHY' question as if she can produce a baby by herself. They seem to have forgotten that her marriage is only thirty-s
Tonia was walking on the highway with her mind scattered into pieces. She feels like life is not fair to her, she was given the sour water of life to drink. She is desolate without anyone around to console her.Tonia struck the main road without making sure the road was cleared before passing over, an oncoming vehicle almost ran her over. The man matched the brake with force. His wife was beside him in the car, she screamed "o' my god!". She thought her husband succeeded in knocking the girl off."Honey, go and check if she is still breathing," Madam Florence ordered her husband. The man fidgeted when he saw the girl lying on the floor. Within a few seconds, people gathered around the scene. In distant voices "You have killed her, you won't go freely." A woman from the crowd shouted, "She is breathing, hurry and take her to the hospital." Tonia was rushed into the car of Mr. Badmus two people joined them in the car and they took her to the nearby hospital. The people feared that Mr
Mr. Badmus is into real estate, he is the CEO and has a printing press company, and his wife runs a fashion home, she also offered online teaching classes to those that are interested in creating their unique styles. The couple is always on the move, busier than the word busy itself.They had a son, talking about their only son, Johnson who will be three years old by June. He has five extra months to be a big boy. The boy usually plays with the workers at the fashion house whenever he comes back from school.At any time the couple has a business trip to run, the boy is safe with them in the fashion house. Only if the busy trip is within Abuja, any tour outside the sphere of Abuja is the whole family trip."Dear, you took a longer time than usual to dress, have you forgotten we are driving to Lugbe this morning?" Mr. Badmus hurried his wife. "Honey give me a second more, I will meet you in the car." Madam Florence replied to her husband from inside the dressing room.Mr. Badmus sat fo
Doctor Frank welcomed the couple and their son. "Good morning Mr. Badmus", he exchanged a handshake with him. "Good morning doc! How is the work going?" Mr. Badmus returned the greetings."My work, I'm always busy, I give glory to the creator." Madam, you look radiant this morning, he poked fun at madam Florence."Doc you can say that again", she blushed with her response. Her husband did not have time to compliment her on dressing, to him makeup is a waste of time. Whenever someone compliments Madam Florence, she always feels the movement of butterflies in her stomach."Cute baby, what's your name?" Dr. Frank was asking for Johnson's name. Johnson mumbled, he is still little, and his words are not too clear."Did you say your name is Thompson?" Dr. asked. The boy nodded no. Let me guess again "Samson?". The boy screamed "Johnson! Johnson!! Johnson!!!"Sorry dear, I don't mean to get on your bad side, but I can't hear you correctly. The doctor said and gave Johnson a pack of candy to
Let's take her back to the ward, the doctor said. The nurses rushed in and Tonia was sent back to the private ward.Doctor, "Tonia just fainted hope she will be alright?" Madam Florence inquired."Madam, she will be fine, for now, let's not rush her with questions. Let's wait for her to speak by herself, with that we won't have to provoke her emotions anymore." Dr. Frank with his experience advising Madam Florence."Thank you doc! We will wait for her to wake before taking off. Once we leave now, we might not see her anymore. Mr. Badmus declared openly.Mr. Badmus and his family hang around the hospital, waiting for Tonia to wake up and the doctor was busy attending to his other patients.Tonia woke up two hours after she had fainted. She asked the nurse in the ward with her if Mr. Badmus and his family were still around. "They are waiting for you to come to life before saying goodbye," the nurse replied to her question."Where are they now?" Tonia asked another question."I overhear
On our way to see my mother, Mrs. Tina asked if I would like to eat doughnuts. I gave her the sign that I am okay. "You better eat to have the strength to look after her," Mrs. Tina said. By the use of the word "her", she was referring to my mom. I squeezed a smile out. If only she knew all that she was saying is itching my ears. All I care about is seeing my mom.A few minutes after we walked around the big hospital, we arrived at the ICU block. Having only watched it in movies, and patients in the ICU, it never occurred to me that one day in my life I will be standing, watching, and praying for my mother.I saw my mother with her eyes closed, breathing through the oxygen fixed to her. A pipe and mask connected to her mouth and nose. She laid down on the bed like yesterday's vegetable. How did she get to this stage? I asked myself. In my memory there was no record of her falling sick, I can't remember the last time she swallowed paracetamol. I stood at the glass outside watching m
Tonia proceeded with her story after taking a two minutes break. Mom and dad meeting is a plague in disguise, not a blessing at all."Young girl, be mindful of your words, exceptionally to your late parents", Mr. Badmus counselled her.Sir, you do not understand why I said so. My dad died without not knowing that his beloved wife was pregnant. In his record, he came to this world and was left without any descendants. I will let you know everything today. She mumbled some words inwardly, "don't cry, you can do this", to encourage herself.It all started 20 years ago, mom with her maiden name Lola, was posted to Ijebu-ode for her NYSC. My dad whose name is Jeremy, often addressed as Jay was posted to the same school as my mom.Mom at first did not like my dad because he is always found amid ladies. She said she always calls him 'woman wrapper'. One thing led to another and they both became best of friends. My mom was from Abeokuta, Ogun state Nigeria. Dad was also from Ogun state but th
Lola's mother was happy that her first daughter got a well-paid job with accommodation. Since the loss of her husband seven years ago, she has been taking care of her two daughters. Lola is done with her youth service and now with work, her sister newly earned admission to the University of Ibadan, and her mother blessed Lola's new job. Monday morning, Lola transited from Ibadan to Ijebu. Her house has been cleaned and set up by Jay's female friends. The distance from her new house to her office is 10 minutes walk. She loves her new environment. Every day she spent quality time with Jay. Every weekend she would run to Jay's house, uncle Matthew always avoid having contact with Lola.Instead of things getting better between Lola and uncle Matthew it was getting worse. Uncle Matthew knew Lola usually comes to the house for weekends, he will leave the house and go to his previous house, and spend the weekend there.One day, Jay comes up with a plan that will make his uncle accept Lola f