❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Do I look like someone who needs your counsel?” the man said with laughter. “Then what are you here for?” “I won’t waste your time. Besides, I will be leaving Hawaii today.” The man is gazing at Sadie as if he is trying to figure out what Sadie is thinking in her mind. He knows Sadie must be scared. “Don’t be afraid. I am not here to hurt you. Do you know one Mrs. Ava?” “Mrs. Ava? Where is she?” Sadie said, surprised. She is now interested in the conversation.” “Calm down, ma. Do you know her?” “Yeah. She is the first wife of my husband.” “Good. And I guess you are Mrs. Sadie?” “Yeah. You seem to know things about my family. Please, who are you?” “My name is Peter. My boss sent me to Hawaii.” “And who is your boss, if I may ask?” “Ava’s dad.” Peter’s last words dropped on Sadie like a bombshell. She gazes at Peter for a few seconds and refuses to talk. She gathers some courage and says, “I never knew that. What exactly do you wa
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Silas is sitting on the couch when the door goes open. He looks in the direction of the door and sees Rachael. Rachael is dressed in a black suit, a black hat and a pair of blue shoes. They are high-heeled shoes that add to the height of Rachael. She is clutching a black bag with her right hand and a white polythene bag with her left hand. As soon as Silas sees Rachael, he sighs a sigh of relief. He had been checking the wall clock and waiting for Rachael to come back from work. He had eaten only breakfast and he was so hungry that he could consume a potful of food. Silas isn’t a glutton though. But whenever he feels like eating, he can eat himself into a stupor. Rachael stands right in front of Silas and says, “I am sorry I came in late.” “You are welcome. Where is my food?” Silas said. He is more interested in the food and he won’t hear anything Rachael tells him now unless he finishes his food. Rachael gives the polythene
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The sitting room is so quiet, like a graveyard. It is as if nobody lives inside the house. Amir wonders where Sadie and the children can be. He is dressed in a white coat and a pair of white shoes. He places his briefcase beside the couch and sits down. The couch is so soft and comfortable for Amir. Suddenly, Sadie and the juveniles walk into the sitting room. Chloe is clutching a blue teddy bear. She drops her teddy bear on the floor and runs in the direction of Amir. In the twinkle of an eye, she is in Amir's arms. Amir is so happy to see her. “Where were you?” “Mum was answering some questions for us in the bedroom.” “I see…” Amir drops Chloe down. The other children ran in the direction of Amir. Amir carries them one after the other. The children are so happy to see Amir. “I miss you all!” These were Amir’s words before he dropped Hayden. Hayden smiles and walks in the direction of Jasper. Amir kisses Sadie on the lips. He
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The sitting room is peaceful as ever before. Everything is in place, which includes the electronics, the pictures on the walls, the furniture and the whole of others. Rachael walks into the sitting room. She is dressed in a pink suit, a pink hat and a pair of pink shoes. She is clutching a pink bag with her right hand. Rachael dropped her bag on the table. She walks in the direction of the couch and sits down. A few minutes later, Silas walked into the sitting room. He is dressed in a white shirt, black shorts and a pair of blue slippers. He sits beside Rachael and says, “Ensure you go for the antenatal care on time today.” “Yes, I will. I will take permission from my boss and go there this morning.” “That will be lovely. I pray he accepts your request.” “Of course, he will. He likes me so much and he will ensure that he pleases me.” “Lest I forget, What are you doing concerning the missing bus?” “I don’t know. I am just fed up.”
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It is 12:03 PM and Rachael hears a knock on the door. The office looks neat as ever before. Rachael was typing a document before she heard the knock. She stops typing the document and orders the person knocking on the door to enter. The door goes open and she sees Rose. Rose looks beautiful. She is wearing the same attire as Rachael: a green suit and a pair of green shoes. Rose walks in the direction of Rachael. She sits down and keeps observing the table. She can see a white paper placed beside the mouse. Rachael's bag is behind a file. “I can see that you are busy today,” Rose said. “Yes, I am. I have been engaged in typing today. I called you on the phone, but you weren’t picking up my calls. “I am so sorry. I was with the manager inside his office when you called. When I got to my office, I saw the missed calls, so I thought it was good for me to come and check on you. Is anything the problem?” “Actually, there is no problem.
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The sitting room is very quiet. Malam Yusuf walked into the sitting room. He is dressed in a blue long-sleeved shirt, black trousers and blue shoes. He has a wristwatch round his wrist. It is the wristwatch he bought from Mrs. Evelyn's Collection. The wristwatch looks good on him. When a stranger comes into the sitting room and sees Malam Yusuf, he will know that Malam Yusuf is leaving the house very soon. Malam Yusuf sits down on a couch. He is resting his back on the couch and enjoying the comfort that it gives. He had only sat for five minutes when Mrs. Cora walks into the sitting room. Mrs. Cora is dressed in a pink gown and a pair of black slippers. “I never knew you would be dressed up so fast,” Mrs. Cora said, standing right in front of Malam Yusuf. Malam Yusuf observes that Mrs. Cora was gazing at his arm. “What’s wrong?” Malam Yusuf said. “I am only observing the wristwatch. It looks good on you,” Mrs. Cora said, sitting bes
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It is 1:30 PM, Margaret walks into the sitting room. She is dressed in a beautiful gown and a pair of brown high-heeled shoes. She didn’t go to work today. She had tidied up the whole house in the morning. She started by taking care of the sitting room. She arranged the couches and ensured that everything was in place. The kitchen was the last room she cleaned. When she saw that the kitchen was clean enough, she went to take her bath. She took the children to school and returned home. Later, she left for the grocery store. The sitting room was silent, as if there was nobody inside the house. Margaret didn’t say a word. She is clutching a white polythene bag with her left hand and a black handbag with her right hand as she moves closer to the table. She places the two bags on the table and sits down on the couch. She removes her shoes silently as it is aching her. She keeps the shoes beside the couch and continues to gaze at the door. I
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Liam hurriedly changed his clothes. He puts his phone on the table and leaves the bedroom. As he walks to the dining room, he is wondering what Margaret has cooked. Everyone faces Liam’s direction as soon as they see him. They are all happy to see him. Emilia is the happiest. She smiles and says, “Welcome, dad!” “Thank you, Emilia. How are you?” Liam said. “I am fine, dad…” “Welcome, dad…,” Owen cut in. “Big Owen. You look good. I guess you had a nice day.” “Yes, dad…,” Owen said, nodding his head. He is looking at the covered empty plates on the table. “Good.” Liam sits close to Margaret on a different seat. He whispers to Margaret and Margaret laughs. Margaret laughed for a couple of minutes. The children are gazing at her and are wondering what could have caused Margaret to laugh so loudly. Owen wants to question Margaret, but he keeps quiet and continues to gaze at Margaret. When Margaret finally stops laughing, she hi