Widowed
Widowed episode 6
WIDOWED CHAPTER 6 THE END We were on our way to the village for her funeral. My children and I, all dressed in black led the procession in a hearse. Every other person followed behind. I still couldn’t believe my eyes. My children were simply inconsolable and I was doing all I can to calm […]
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WIDOWED CHAPTER 5 Everyone in my neighbourhood was surprised to see Enoma pregnant again. My few friends, neighbours, my pastor, colleagues… everyone. However, our family doctor was the first person to openly register his protest. He invited me into his office as soon as he got wind of the information. “How come your wife is […]
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WIDOWED CHAPTER 4 However, having a second wife was close to being unthinkable for me. I was an elder in the church and having a second wife would be against my religious beliefs and church doctrines. I have always dreaded polygamy too. I wasn’t cut out to entertain all the daily troubles and uncertainties that […]
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WIDOWED CHAPTER 3 A few days later Enoma was discharged from the hospital and Bessem was brought home. As the first child from my loins, I loved her very dearly. However, I would have loved her more if she was a male. My wife Enoma was smart enough to know that I wasn’t too happy […]
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WIDOWED CHAPTER 2 After searching for a job for close to a year, I succeeded to get employment as a security man. However, my rise to the top was swift. It started after my observant boss noticed I was educated and had a university degree. My calm disposition and honesty did the rest. Within three […]
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Widowed (short story
REPOST!!! NEW STORY ALERT!!! WIDOWED CHAPTER 1 “We thank God for the life our dear sister who has departed from this world, this fateful day. We draw consolation from the fact that she’s now resting in the glory our Lord Jesus Christ. Death is a necessary evil and it is given unto man to die […]
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