An Overseas Husband
An Overseas Husband episode 20
AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. .(Last Episode) . . . CHAPTER 20 While we were preparing for our wedding, Collins was working on my papers. It would take sometime so Collins will have to go back to the states and I’ll join him afterwards. Collins literally called me every hour. “You know we’ll be married in few […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. .(How could we skip this episode. .๐) CHAPTER 19 I hurried inside to drop the stuffs I got at the market when mother cornered me. “When are you giving him an answer?” I smiled stylishly and told her. . .” Today. .” I couldn’t stand one minute in front of mother as […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. . CHAPTER 18 “It’s fine by me. I’ll take my leave now.” He walks towards the door and stops. “Just know that I truly love you and I am not playing games with you.” He leaves and shut the door quietly behind him. It’s been 2 days and I’m yet to give […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. . CHAPTER 17 I was totally lost in thought as I could only think about Collins. This is kind of weird. Should I tell Chika yet? When Chika later visited during the day, I couldn’t help but tell her. “Jesus! You’re so lucky, Stella. I’m happy for you.” Chika said as soon […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. . . CHAPTER 16 “What were you people talking about?” My mother asked looking sternly at me. “Oh. . .” I began quickly thinking of what to tell her it was. I wanted to lie about it but later kicked against it. I told her everything. Starting from Collins to Williams but […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND . . CHAPTER 15 “Hi. This is Collins. I know you know that by now. I’m not exaggerating but you’re so beautiful. I know you must have heard that a thousand times but let me make it a thousand and one.” I can’t believe I blushed at his poorly constructed punchline. “Hi. […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND Chapter 14 . . . Chika was so scared and nervous seeing him around but she wasn’t more nervous than I was when Jeremiah told me that an uncle wanted to see me. Jeremiah took me to where the said uncle was seated and “lo and behold”, exactly my mother’s way of […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. . .CHAPTER 13 I turned sharply and couldn’t believe my ears. “You want me to play the kind of game you played with Chibuzor and Collins abi?” Chika tries to cover my mouth with her palms because we heard someone at the door. “Shhhhhhh. Stop raising your voice.” Chika cautions, afraid that […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND CHAPTER 12. “Aunt’s Stella, uncle Williams is on the line. Please open the door.” “Who’s uncle Williams abi is it Will? The other day she also came here speaking with him on a. .” “Are you there, aunt Stella?” Bird’s voice came through cutting Chika’s statement. “He’s her mother’s brother who’s looking […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. . .CHAPTER 11 “Bird, can you come back later?” I said to Bird as she leaves the room leaving me and Chika as Chika begins to cry again. “What is really the problem? Didn’t you love him?” “I did.” She sniffs as she fights the catarrh about to escape from her nostrils.”I […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND CHAPTER 10 “Stella, didn’t you hear the question?” I was jotted back from my thoughts as I stared into the blank space as the room began to feel stuffy. I know that I have always wished to also be engaged to someone aboard but never imagined taking my cousin’s place. I don’t […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND CHAPTER 9 We have to admit that this year’s Christmas will never be forgotten in a hurry. Chika has refused to say a word to me or anyone after the revelation about her pregnancy was made. “What were you thinking, Chika? How could you still go on with the wedding knowing you […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND CHAPTER 7 “Who was that guy?” I finally asked Chika when I could no longer run. “He’s my boyfriend or rather, was.” “Why did you leave him?” “Can’t you see my wedding is in one week?” Chika retorted. “So you knew but you still kept him.” “Hmm. You’ll not understand.” Chika heaves […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND CHAPTER 6 “Stella, why didn’t you tell me?” Mother asked as soon as I stepped into the big parlour. It’s called grandpa’s parlour because of the artifacts grandpa had placed on the walls. As a kid, I used to be scared of them. He has a calved lion at the centre of […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. . . CHAPTER 5. If there was anything granny was known for, was her ever savoury Oha soup. “I have never seen anything like this in the states.” Joanie, uncle Emeka’s white wife complimented. “Don’t you have such meals over there?” My father asked, trying to show his English speaking skill. I […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND CHAPTER 4 Preparations were on going as though it was queen Elizabeth’s return. My dad was asked to go pick them from the airport. He took his elder brother’s car. Chika and I were about selecting the oha leaves when we heard a honk outside. As usual, the whole family was already […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. . . Chapter 3 If anyone was really happy that we made it to the village this year, is Chika. “I’m so happy you could make it. ” “I didn’t want to miss your big day. So it’s only the traditional wedding and the court marriage abi?” “Yes, my sister. Although we’ll […]
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AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND. . .Chapter 2. We left Lagos at exactly 5:30am. Daddy’s friend, uncle Okey had brought his Sienna to convey us to the village. Daddy sat at the front seat with him while mummy and Jeremiah sat at the seat next to them and Hannah and I sat at the last roll. We […]
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An Overseas Husband
AN OVERSEAS HUSBAND CHAPTER 1 It’s been 5 years since I last travelled to my paternal home in Imo state. Considering the high cost of transportation from Lagos to Imo state, daddy will always say, “don’t worry, we’ll travel next year.” And that has been what we’ve been hearing for 5 years but daddy returned […]
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