Day: April 28, 2023
Jane’s Dilemma episode 14
Episode 14 The thought of what Lola must be going through at the hands of the blackbirds made me weep like a baby. I couldn’t stay in Warri knowing that the only true friend I had was in trouble because of me, I knew I had to present myself to the blackbirds in order to […]
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Episode 13 “You still haven’t told me why you came back home so early—what are you doing at home in the middle of the semester?” my mum asked for the umpteenth time. I sighed ‘won’t this woman give up already? I’ve been trying to avoid her questions since I arrived home two days ago because […]
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Episode 12 I remained mute for a few minutes, Somto’s mother and the nurse stared at me with curious eyes waiting for me to say something. Somto’s mother broke the silence “I just asked you a question miss…how on earth are you related to my son? ” The nurse touched my hand “You’re related to […]
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“Shot! ” I screamed. “By who? ” She squinted “Who else…who else if not Chuks? ” she sounded like she was about to cry. I was speechless, the world became blank before my very eyes. I stood like a Zombie until Lola poked me “What are we going to do?! “she screamed. “Where is Somto […]
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At the security office, while the two male security guards tried their best to settle the matter amicably, the female among them rained abuses on me. She said so many horrible things to me “Ashawo…i just pity your mama. only you, two boys. na so your toto dey scratch you?” I buried my head in […]
Read MoreJane’s Dilemma episode 9
[]I tried to speak “I’m so…” “Let me finish!” he barked “Do you have any idea how far I was willing to go to please you? do you know how many times I went to bed hungry because of you? ” he wasn’t crying anymore, he was furious. “I didn’t mean for any of this […]
Read MoreJane’s Dilemma episode 8
‘No she wouldn’t do that—she’s definitely not a snitch.’ I assured myself. I switched off my phone for the rest of that day cause I was tired of all the drama surrounding my life. I began to regret meeting Somto that day at the ATM, he was better off in my head as a fantasy […]
Read MoreJane’s Dilemma episode 7
“Yes but it’s not what you think—there’s…there’s nothing going on between us.” I lied. “Nothing? what do you take me for, a fool?! ” he barked. “Listen dear, Somto and I are just friends but he has a huge crush on me that’s why he keeps sending me love text messages, I’ve warned him several […]
Read MoreJane’s Dilemma episode 6
Episode 6 “What’s the problem?” he asked worriedly “Nothing.” I replied dabbing my eyes with my handkerchief as quickly as I could. I dressed up without saying a word to him, he kept staring at me but he didn’t say anything either. “I’m leaving.” I said in a strangled voice “Ok—I’ll call you.” he said […]
Read MoreJane’s Dilemma episode 5
I sat down “So when are you supposed to meet each of them? ” “I’m to meet one at 4pm and the other at 5.” “That’s an easy thing—call the one you’re supposed to meet by 5 and tell him you wanna meet him at 7.” “But that would make him upset” I protested She […]
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I laughed “you don’t seriously expect me to believe that ” “I’m not joking, you’ve been on my mind all evening. I’m not even the type that calls girls in the night but I just had to call you ” he sounded really serious I didn’t know what to say “oh…wow..that’s…” I stammered “So how […]
Read MoreJane’s Dilemma episode 3
Episode 3 Chuks and I had an amazing relationship, even after almost a year together it was as if we had just met. He adored me and I loved him very much, it was as if all other guys in school didn’t exist, I didn’t fancy any other boy no matter how handsome. However towards […]
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Episode 2 Chuks and I talked for quite a long time and he was really funny, I was laughing so hard my stomach began to ache “Can I walk you home? ” he asked politely “Sure” I smiled. We walked home in silence, glancing at each other occasionally ‘perhaps he’d run out of jokes’ I […]
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Jane’s Dilemma (Short Story about Love & Double Dating)
Chapter 1 I rushed into the waiting room panting and sweating profusely. One would expect me to be drenched in tears after all that had happened but I just didn’t feel the urge to cry. I was overwhelmed with anger, regret and fear. I was mad at Chuks for trying to kill Somto and I […]
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Struggling Stars episode 12
STRUGGLING STARS © Kikelomo Fadugbagbe EPISODE 12 (Final) “The Governor?” “Yes He is inviting you for a dinner tonight.” “Oh my God!” He collected the invitation letter from him. “The securities will be here to pick you up by 5pm” “Ok thank you” Imma was so excited. Hon Raymond left with his aides while Rebecca’s […]
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THE STRUGGLING STARS © Kikelomo Fadugbagbe EPISODE 11 Imma held her hand “what happened, why are you crying” he asked with so much concern. “They are here” Rebecca’s Mum replied tearfully “Who?” “Government agencies they’re destroying the houses on this lane, they will soon get here” “No they can’t do such why will they destroy […]
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STRUGGLING STARS © Kikelomo Fadugbagbe EPISODE 10 “Jubril?” He said while holding the picture. Rebecca’s mum caught him in the act. “What are you doing?” She asked “Sorry, Is this Rebecca’s father?” “You don’t have the right to ask questions here. And you have not started any of these” she pointed at the dirty clothes. […]
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STRUGGLING STARS © Kikelomo Fadugbagbe EPISODE 9 The Judge cleared her throat. “Imma Davidson, you will serve the family of the deceased for 12 months, for taking their daughter without their consent. If you can not serve them then you pay a sum of 12million naira. I rise!!” “Court!!!” The court dismissed. Imma doesn’t know […]
Read MoreStruggling Stars episode 8
STRUGGLING STARS © Kikelomo Fadugbagbe EPISODE 8 “Introduce yourself please,” The Judge said “I’m Barr Peace, my client here Imma Davidson has been wrongly accused of Kidnapping and murdering. I’ve gotten enough evidence to prove that Imma is not guilty of this offense. The deceased willingly followed him to his house on the 11th of […]
Read MoreStruggling Stars episode 7
STRUGGLING STARS © Kikelomo Fadugbagbe EPISODE 7 “What happened to the boy,” Prof Sophia asked repeatedly. “I don’t like talking about this, I lost him and his mother, who was my aunt, in a fatal accident” “Oh, God! I’m sorry, take heart please, this is so sad, so the family is aware you are selling […]
Read MoreStruggling Stars episode 6
STRUGGLING STARS © Kikelomo Fadugbagbe EPISODE 6 Imma was arrainged in the court “Young Man, we have seen many wicked disabled personalities like you, hiding under their scar to do evil. Since the day your case was brought to court, nobody came to ask after you, support you, or stand as your witness. Not even […]
Read MoreStruggling Stars episode 5
STRUGGLING STARS © Kikelomo Fadugbagbe EPISODE 5 Imma left early for school the following morning in the quest to see Rebecca. “That’s Rebecca over there,” Gladys said pointing in her direction. He wheeled his chair to meet her, Rebecca was so happy to see him. Imma greeted the mother but she snubbed him. “Ma, I’m […]
Read MoreStruggling Stars episode 4
STRUGGLING STARS © Kikelomo Fadugbagbe EPISODE 4 Mr. Simon laughed at Imma’s question “What did you expect me to see?” “So you have one of the common eyes that look but cannot see, is as good as being blind” “Imma stop that,” his mum yelled at him. “Madam your son is a spoilt brat. that […]
Read MoreStruggling Stars episode 3
STRUGGLING STARS © Kikelomo Fadugbagbe EPISODE 3 “Did you just say that I’m hurting you” she fell to the ground and started crying, Gladys moved closer to her “Madam we are sorry” “Mum what happened to you, That was not you, I can see through you I know you’re troubled, or are you tired of […]
Read MoreStruggling Stars episode 2
STRUGGLING STARS © Kikelomo Fadugbagbe EPISODE 2 “This is wonderful please celebrate Mrs. Maryam” The Moderator praised her and called the next speaker “With a standing ovation please welcome Professor Sophia Ime”. The congregation stood up clapping their hands. “Thank you all, kindly take your seat, thank you Mrs. Maryam for that wonderful speech. Brethren […]
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Struggling Stars (complete story
STRUGGLING STARS © Kikelomo Fadugbagbe EPISODE 1 Mrs. Davidson stood at the door staring at his only son, “Mum, for how long have you been there staring at me, and you didn’t pray with me this morning, Why?” “I’m sorry Darling I woke up late, I’m already late for work when I come back we’ll […]
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