An Overseas Husband
An Overseas Husband episode 10
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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