Month: September 2024

Behind the smile episode 7

September 4, 2024

BEHIND THE SMILE Episode 7 By AMAH’S HEART. “Hello sir, hello professor… Prof Benny…” He appeared to be in a haste as he turned to know who was calling him. A young lady was rushing towards him. He paused and waited for her to catch up “…. Good afternoon sir, I’m one of the students […]

September 4, 2024

BEHIND THE SMILE Episode 6 “…. you’ve to do it for me, you owe me remember and not to worry I will pay you…I will pay you handsomely” Bianca said authoritatively to Geni Geni breathed deeply and asked her how much she was offering. Bianca mentioned the amount, it was quiet huge and she was […]

September 4, 2024

BEHIND THE SMILE Episode 5 She threw the cup on the ground with the tea in it and it smashe3d into pieces Geni ran into the room “What happened Bianca? She queried while looking at the messs Bianca made. “This is my house and nobody has the right to question my actions. I do whatever […]

September 4, 2024

BEHIND THE SMILE Episode 4 By AMAH’S HEART She excused herself and stepped aside to make the call. After few minutes she returned back and joined her. “I’m sorry, my husband is not okay with the idea and I can’t convince him to oblige because is not something I’m used to doing. With my years […]

September 4, 2024

BEHIND THE SMILE Episode 3. By AMAH’S HEART. As she was dressing up to leave that morning she suddenly held her stomach in pain but within few seconds the pain subsided. “Are you okay…? Benny asked as he rushed to her “It was just a little cramps… nothing serious. Benny heaped a sigh of relief […]

September 4, 2024

BEHIND THE SMILE Episode 2 Dorcas stretched out her hands tiredly and continue staring at her laptop which was right in front of her. she was in a deep thought and Anita, her colleague who was using Dorcas office for that week due to her own work place was under renovation noticed her worries. Anita […]

Behind the smile

September 4, 2024

BEHIND THE SMILE Episode 1 By AMAH’S HEART. That morning, While Benny was knotting his tie he tried all he could to keep the conversation simple and short. Dorcas, his dear wife was in her usual mood again that early morning, sitting on the bed with bible in hand. She wasn’t actually reading, she only […]

September 4, 2024

(Final Episode 21) Christmas in November – Jerry: “wow! Wow! It’s now time to lit the candles” everyone picked a candle on the tray Kingsley and Nnamdi took care of that. They made sure there was light on everyone’s candle shortly after the lights were put off. A soulful music was played. Jane and Mrs […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 20) Christmas in November – Jane and Jerry ran to the hospital. It was said a teacher had rushed Jake there when he had collapsed. Jake had collapsed after closing while waiting for his mother and the teacher with the help of the bus driver took him. It was days since Jake had been […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 19) Christmas in November Iya loja and Bidemi trailed Esther to her place. Iya Loja was dressed in trousers and tight top, her friend wore same dress. They were ready for action. Iya Loja: “Shey I should open the door first?” Bidemi who was standing behind nodded. They were standing at the door. Iya […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 18) Christmas in November – Comfort was back from the hospital. It was confirmed she was weeks pregnant. Staring at herself in the mirror, she watched as tears ran down both eyes. It was hard to erase the memory of Lizzy and Israel in bed. she couldn’t help but cry out her heart. She […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 17) Christmas in November It was a punch from the stench of alcohol. It was worse than the first day. Jane: “did they throw a party here?” It was as if alcohol was poured on the ground. There were no clothes hurled to the ground but heaps of bottles and cups. Some bottles were […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 16) Christmas in November – Jane burst into tears as she walked down the street. Eyes flashed at her but that was her least concern. “We had a bargain. Quitting means I’d stop your son’s treatment! And I mean every word I just said!” the words sunk into her as she flagged down a […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 15) Christmas in November John came into the house. Silence had its arm around the house. The children had all gone to sleep. It was a one bed room with just one bed. John slept on the bed with either of his wives; he had a roaster for them. One day on and one […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 14) Christmas in November – Comfort was somewhat jittery as Israel was about to thrust, Comfort: “I can’t do this, man!” Israel: “what?” Israel tried to force his way through but she was in tears already, Comfort: “please, baby don’t force your way!” she tried getting up but his grasp was too firm, “Please, […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 13) Christmas in November When Jane dropped from Audu’s car she headed straight to her neighbours. Emma and Tochi ran out to meet her. She hugged them with tears in her eyes, They chorused, “Welcome, mummy Jay!” Jane: “Thanks, boys!” Amarachi came out too, Amarachi: “Welcome,ma!” Jane: “Thank you,dear!” Jake didn’t come out, maybe […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 12) Christmas in November – The strange man removed his cap, Audu couldn’t place his face. He had never seen him before. One could still see his handsomeness in the stranger’s eyes despite the bushy beards. Into Audu’s eyes he stared. Frightened Audu was thinking of how to reach for the phone to alert […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 11) Christmas in November – Lizzy was on her way to the hospital. She couldn’t drive, the news wouldn’t let her. The voice of the lady that called her still echoed in her head, “Are you Lizzy? Your friends were rushed to our hospital!” Lizzy screamed. The news had left her in distraught. Lizzy […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 10) Christmas in November – Bode:”Relax,man!” Felix shot Bode an astringent look, Felix: “Re…what? Do you know we just murdered someone? A girl who was carrying my baby?” Bode: “Leave me outta this man! I didn’t do a thing! I only helped you out. Besides none of us planned for her death!” Felix broke […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 9) Christmas in November – Iya loja’s phone rang she was in the boutique checking the record book of her sales personals, Iya Loja: “Gideon, calling Bilikisu for me!” Bilikisu showed up, Bilikisu: “See me here, ma!” Iya Loja: “Why is accounting not balancing here?” she pointed at a book with drawn lines. It […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 😎 Christmas in November – Veins strung out on the forehead of Israel, sweat like beads stood on the veins, Israel: “what are you do…?” Sarah who was standing in between them chimed in, Sarah: “…Israel, give her a chance to explain, please!” Lizzy had called and explained everything to Sarah; the truth had […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 7) Christmas in November – Jane gave them a stern look, Jane: “Excuse me?” Amos cousin who was known as Officer Innocent spoke, Officer Innocent: “You heard him. My niece say your husband give em belle!” Jane: “My husband?” she looked at Angela, “impregnated you?” Angela had her hands on the head crying, “I […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 6) Christmas in November – Doctor Sanusi: “Jennifer, go and get the oxygen ready! Let’s take him to the emergency room!” They trolled him towards the emergency room; Iya Loja followed them crying, Audu stood seeded in a position at the corridor; he couldn’t believe he was going to lose his son. Tears trickled […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 5) Christmas in November. They continued staring at each other. It was like a nightmare to both of them. Israel didn’t know what exactly to do, Comfort was loss for words too. The nauseous feeling had disappeared. She found herself walking towards him like with a gait of a malfunctioning robot, Israel: “Shit!” the […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 4) Christmas in November The doctor took his seat and pointed at a chair, Felix sat down. Doctor: “the test result shows your wife hit her head on an object and that is the reason for her concussion!” Felix’s pulsating had increased, the mouth felt dried and the face looked quite pale. He would […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 3) Christmas in November – Tiana: “You can go over there and wait for him!” she pointed to a bench where visitors sat, dryly she walked over there ignoring the missed calls from her boss. It was better to ignore then get the deal done than pick up with nothing to show and get […]

September 4, 2024

(Episode 2) Christmas in November Jane was preparing Jake for school hiding her bruised face from her son as she bent down to buckle his shoes, he bent down to look at her face, Jane: “Jake!!!” he moved away from her with a gory gaze, “I’m sorry baby. Come here mummy didn’t mean to scream […]

Christmas in November

September 4, 2024

(Episode 1) Christmas in November Jane opened the door. It was Felix, he was drunk again, Jane: “Baby, you’re drunk again?” He staggered almost lurching to the ground but she held him and they were supported by the hand of the chair, Felix: “My friend would you let go of me. I want to lie […]

September 1, 2024

STAGED AFFECTION (Episode 20) Final The next day, I tried calling Lizy’s number, but it wasn’t connecting. I tried again and again, but it was the same story. The next day, I tried and it was still the same. I decided to send her a text message. After sending the text, I tried calling Nichelle’s […]

September 1, 2024

STAGED AFFECTION (Episode 19) That night, we both stayed awake, our minds racing with thoughts and emotions. We didn’t bother checking our phones or trying to distract ourselves with TV or books. Instead, we just lay there, staring at the ceiling, lost in our own worlds. Hours passed, and the silence between us grew thicker. […]

September 1, 2024

STAGED AFFECTION (Episode 18) “Razi, please, can we stop all this fighting, okay?” Nichelle said, her voice soft and pleading. “I’m sorry for treating you badly in the past.” I was taken aback by her sudden change of heart, and I paused for a few minutes, looking at her with a mixture of surprise and […]

September 1, 2024

STAGED AFFECTION (Episode 17) Minutes later, I came downstairs, ready to face the day. Nichelle and her mother were already eating breakfast, and I greeted them both, trying to sound cheerful. “Good morning, ma,” I said, addressing Nichelle’s mother. “I might be late today, I have an appointment with some clients.” Nichelle’s eyes widened in […]

September 1, 2024

STAGED AFFECTION (Episode 16) That night, after I finished bathing, I came out of the bathroom to find Nichelle already on the bed, her eyes fixed intently on me. She watched me as I applied cream to my body, her gaze following my every move. As I went to lay on the floor, she spoke […]

September 1, 2024

STAGED AFFECTION (Episode 15) That night, as I lay on the floor, drifting off to sleep, Nichelle came in and stood over me, her presence looming large in the dimly lit room. “We need to talk,” she said, her voice firm and commanding, shattering the peaceful atmosphere. I didn’t respond, keeping my eyes closed, trying […]

September 1, 2024

STAGED AFFECTION (Episode 14) Later that night, I was lying down on the floor in our room, scrolling through my phone, when Nichelle came in. She stood there for a few minutes, her eyes fixed on me, before she spoke. “Do you have to give her your contact?” she asked, her voice low and even. […]

September 1, 2024

STAGED AFFECTION (Episode 13) The next day, in the morning, a call entered my phone, and I picked up to hear Nichelle’s mother’s warm voice on the other end. “Ahh, ma, is this your number?” I asked, trying to sound cheerful. “Yes, it is,” she replied. “I had to ask Nichelle for your number to […]

September 1, 2024

STAGED AFFECTION (Episode 12) Three days later, Nichelle’s call flashed on my screen, and I avoided it for a while, but she kept calling persistently. I finally had to pick up, my voice firm and annoyed. “What? Why are you disturbing my peace?” I asked, my tone clear. “Can you come back?” Nichelle asked, her […]

September 1, 2024

STAGED AFFECTION (Episode 11) As I entered the room, I was still wondering what her mother had wanted to tell me before nichelle came down, but my thoughts were interrupted when Nichelle stormed in, her face red with anger. She walked straight up to me and slapped me, her hand stinging my cheek. “Why did […]

September 1, 2024

STAGED AFFECTION (Episode 10) That evening, when Nichelle’s mother came back, she asked Nichelle about me, and Nichelle replied that I was in the room. I could hear their voices, so I decided to go downstairs to welcome her mother. I went down and greeted her warmly, trying to put on a good show. Just […]

September 1, 2024

STAGED AFFECTION (Episode 9) Two days later, I was back to my usual routine, pretending to go to work. After taking a bath, I left our room and headed to the living room to watch a sports match. I tuned into the channel and was engrossed in the game when Nichelle came downstairs and walked […]