The Waiting Pain
The Waiting Pain episode 9&10
EPISODE 9: THE MIRACLE Ada sat in the hospital waiting room again, but this time, it was different. Her hands trembled as she held David’s fingers tightly. The nurse had just called her name, and she was moments away from hearing the most important news of her life. The doctor smiled as he read the […]
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EPISODE 7: WALKING AWAY Ada packed her belongings in silence. Her hands were steady, but her heart was p******g. This was it. She was done. Chike sat on the bed, watching her. “Ada, where will you go?” His voice was low, almost pleading. She turned to him, her eyes filled with years of suppressed pain. […]
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EPISODE 5: THE ULTIMATUM Ada sat on the edge of the bed, staring at Chike, who was getting ready for work. Her hands trembled, but her voice was firm. “Chike, I need you to come with me to the hospital tomorrow.” Chike barely looked at her as he buttoned his shirt. “Ada, we’ve talked about […]
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EPISODE 3: ALONE IN THE STORM Ada sat in the hospital waiting room, her fingers gripping the edge of her dress. She had lost count of how many times she had sat in this exact spot, waiting for test results, waiting for a miracle. The doctor finally called her in. His expression was the same […]
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The Waiting Pain
EPISODE 1: THE WAITING PAIN The sound of children playing in the compound echoed into the small sitting room where Ada sat, her hands gripping her lap tightly. Ten years. Ten years of waiting, praying, crying—yet no child. Her husband, Chike, sat on the couch, eyes glued to his phone as if he couldn’t hear […]
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