Day: November 2, 2024

Tolani episode 37

TOLANI EPISODE 37 Just right after the wedding, we had to spend time with family and friends that evening, as my family and Chimaobi’s congregated in his parents’ house. Lot of jokes and eating took place in the house as one of the popular comedians, who was a son to Chimaobi’s father’s bosom friend, graced […]

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Tolani episode 36

TOLANI EPISODE 36 Preparations were all made, and we intended to have our traditional marriage at my home state, Ogun state while the wedding holds at Abuja. The hall was hired, and our wedding was to hold at one of the biggest hotel and ceremony halls in Abuja. As the day drew nigh, my heart […]

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Tolani episode 35

*TOLANI* © Esther Charles EPISODE 35 When Chimaobi had left the investigation room, the investigator continued with his questions. “How did he get to meet you?” The investigator asked. “He didn’t reach out to me, I did. I stalked Chimaobi and found out about Drake. I reached out to him, introduced myself and made him […]

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Tolani episode 34

TOLANI 34 © Esther Charles EPISODE 34 Just immediately after Linda called out the informant’s name, the investigator dropped the electrical device on the desk next to us, instructed the policeman standing there to handcuff Linda as he requested we followed him. Getting out of the investigation room, the investigator had a lengthy conversation with […]

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Tolani episode 33

🔞 TOLANI 🔞 EPISODE 33 The policemen, Kennedy and Linda were downstairs when we came out of the Hotel Room. I was broken, and my eyes were all swollen as Chimaobi held me by the arms. “How did you get here ?” I asked Chimaobi. “The receptionist. She called, telling me you were in danger […]

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Tolani episode 32

TOLANI Episode 32 I hugged him tightly as he placed his head on my chest. “It shall all be laughter when this is passed.” He wrapped his hands around my waist. Fast-forward to Saturday, Linda instructed me to come to ifite junction as she would tell me on what next to do. Earlier that Friday, […]

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Tolani episode 31

TOLANI 31 Episode 31 Chimaobi stepped out first, and I did a few minutes later. We had discussed not to show we figured out her escapades. Every discussion or plans were on hold until she leaves the house. We all sat in the sitting room that night watching movies, but I was tossing and restive. […]

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Tolani episode 30

TOLANI 30 😲🙆🙆 Episode 30 Reading the note written at the back of the picture, my stomach got tight from anger and frustration. I had no right to feel frustrated, I felt so. “It is my sin and I will have to carry it.” I resonated within, tearing the nude pictures into pieces as Ruth […]

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Tolani episode 29

TOLANI © Esther Charles Episode 29 I called Ruth again after she had hung the call, but she rejected the call, thrice. I had to let her be because I wasn’t ready to risk going out on Saturday and Sunday. Chimaobi had updated his parents and mine of every information gotten. The Inspector general put […]

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Tolani episode 28

*TOLANI* © Esther Charles Episode 28 “No, stop.” I let go off Ruth. “This is a very delicate moment. I would not want to complicate things for myself, Chimaobi or my family. Anything could happen. He said I should stay back in the hall.” “ Hhmm… I do not even understand you, you worship this […]

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Tolani episode 27

TOLANI © Esther Charles Episode 27 After having my liberation bath, I ate and Chimaobi had me present before him. “Next Tolani,” he tried to represent my supervisors for the defense. I walked steadily to where we set the chair and I sat down. “No no, bae. This is not entirely good. We want an […]

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Tolani episode 26

TOLANI © Esther Charles Episode 26 Sleeping restively in the bed, I cradled a pillow to my chest. The morning sun was beaming through my eyes, causing me to blink. Usually, waking up was a simple task for me; I enjoyed waking up before Chimaobi. I groaned when the first beam of sunlight hit my […]

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Tolani episode 25

TOLANI © Esther Charles Episode 25 Getting to Chimaobi’s house, he brought out his shorts and a polo shirt for me to wear. “You should take your bath.” He had said, before going into the kitchen, to get glass cups and a chilled Mango drink for us to eat. He was seated on the bed, […]

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Tolani episode 24

TOLANI Episode 24 The Dean was already alert. “ I do not blame the young man, his such a jealous-protective type.” She giggled surprisingly when one of the senior lecturer took Chimaobi out of the office. I excused myself and went out too. I walked to where the lecturer stood, talking to Chimaobi, while he […]

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Tolani episode 23

TOLANI © Esther Charles Episode 23 The HOD looked at Chimaobi for some seconds, then, stood up, asking Chimaobi and I to walk out of his office. Realising his actions could cost him, he sat back on the chair again, almost panicking. “Young man, we could actually settle this without this whole drama. I understand […]

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Tolani episode 22

TOLANI Episode 22 When I saw the message from Mr. Ernest, I forwarded the message to my father and Chimaobi’s parents. I didn’t bother sending it to Chimaobi because we were still not in speaking terms. Although, he kept calling me until I block3ed his mobile lines. Chimaobi’s mom called immediately. “Did you have anything […]

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Tolani episode 21

TOLANI😲😲 Episode 21 Tears came to Chimaobi’s eyes as he begged me not to pack my things. Brushing the tears from his eyes, he mumbled and continued to struggle with his tears. “Tolani, just one chance, if I do it again, go away. Please, don’t walk away from me, I will be miserable.” He begged […]

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Tolani episode 20

TOLANI 😭💔 (My chest is paining as the writer, I’m crying.) Episode 20 Chimaobi drove to the Admin block, asking around for the HODs office. He was extremely disturbed, and I understood everything, all I was against was the little or no time we had at hand to fight Mr. Ernest the very way Chimaobi […]

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Tolani episode 19

TOLANI Episode 19 Chimaobi and I had some time together for us to spend and pick up some wedding choices. As usual, I picked royal blue and silver as the colour for the day, but he chose navy blue. While in the room, we went back and forth, trying to pick up a particular one. […]

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Tolani episode 18

TOLANI Episode 18 Rushing into the room, my father was seated with Chimaobi, discussing at ease. I couldn’t understand what Chimaobi was doing in my house and in my father’s room. It was a very huge one for me. “Dad, what’s happening?” I turned to Yahya Segun who started laughing. “You all pranked me?” “Do […]

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Tolani episode 17

TOLANI Episode 17 My dad began to call me, but I refused to pick the call because I was so màad at him. My mom called me and my brother Segun called too, but I ignored them all. All I wanted was to be left alone because I couldn’t even imagine myself losing Chimaobi, I […]

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Tolani episode 16

TOLANI Episode 16 I couldn’t help but to continue to thank God for not allowing me to throw the pills into my clothes. Not quite long after we had taken the apples, Chimaobi’s mother called, telling Chimaobi of how his father is terribly sick. “It’s like you will need to excuse yourself from all these […]

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Tolani episode 15

TOLANI Episode 15 I rolled over and lay Chimaobi’s head on my chest, placing my nose to his, that I felt his breathing. “I can’t wait to marry you.” His voice was soft, deep, I could feel it rumble in my chest. Every part of me wanted him for two reasons, the love I had […]

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Tolani episode 14

TOLANI 😮😮😲😲😲 Episode 14 I was still pondering over Ruth’s advice to me when Chimaobi reached my house. He picked up some of my clothes and held me, thanking Ruth for coming around to stay with me. When we got downstairs, he had my clothes at the back seat and I sat at the front. […]

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Tolani episode 13

TOLANI 😭😭 Episode 13 At evening, Chimaobi left my house to his. My dad had called me while we made out, but I couldn’t pick his calls. He became extremely mad at me for not picking his calls. “I’m sorry, Dad. I was arranging my room.” I lied to him. Months later, my Dad called […]

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Tolani episode 12

🔞 TOLANI 🔞 Episode 12 “E joor Baba Segun, listen to the young man.” My mom called, but he ignored her. When he got to the staircase, he stopped and said, “Me, let my daughter marry Omo Igbo, those ritualists. How old is she? I do not want to come out and have you still […]

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Tolani episode 11

~TOLANI~ Episode 11 Linda left immediately and Chimaobi didn’t notice when she brushed my bre3ast. “Are you okay?” He asked, holding my palms as he squeezed it. “You seem nervous.” He looked at me, then touched my hair, smoothing it. “I’m fine, just shocke3d to see her.” I said to him. “She’s such a nice […]

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Tolani episode 10

EPISODE 10 “Who is that?” Chimaobi asked him as the person walked up to where I was standing. I just had to let myself stay free. “Linda!” I faked excitement and hugged her. “Oh, my God. You’ve all grown.” She said, hugging me, and I could have my body system changing already. “Babe, this is […]

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Tolani episode 9

TOLANI EPISODE 9 When Chimaobi had left, it got to me harder that I began to sob the more. My eyes got swollen immediately. In not less than 2 minutes as I cried, Chimaobi cracked open the door and stepped into the room, looking at me for some seconds as he walked towards where I […]

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Tolani episode 8

TOLANI; THE YORUBA GIRL Episode 8 “Yoruba?” Chimaobi’s father asked surprisingly and turned to Chimaobi. “O onye ofe mmanu ki choro?(Is it a Yoruba lady that you want for yourself? Odikwa egwu.” “As far as you love her and feel you both can spend the rest of your lives together, it is good. Isn’t it […]

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Tolani episode 7

TOLANI Episode 7 I had to go to school from Chimaobi’s house. On Thursday evening, I returned home from school to find a flimsy blue dress on the bed, with brand-new heels to match. “Obi m!” I called him, he answered me from the bathroom. “I’m bathing!” “Bathing now? What have you been doing since […]

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Tolani episode 6

TOLANI Episode 6 “You didn’t come with your YouTube gadgets, Tolani. I need you to get serious with creating content on YouTube. This is why I bought those things for you.” Chimaobi said to me while I prepared breakfast on Friday morning. “I came for relaxation, for God’s sake, man. Let me be.” I said […]

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Tolani episode 5

TOLANI Episode 5 Getting into the bathroom, I spread my legs wide and Chimaobi switched on the shower tap. I was literally shouting so loud, softly dabbing my between with a bit of mild soap. I did this, crying. Chimaobi became confused. “Should I call Onyi?” He asked. “Don’t you even dare!” I cried. A […]

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