❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Amir enters the sitting room. To his greatest surprise, he sees Sadie sitting on the couch. Sadie gazes at Amir as soon as she sees him. She keeps quiet as she awaits Amir to come near her. “Welcome, Amir,” Sadie said with a smile. “Thank you very much. Where were you when I first entered the sitting room?” “After I took a shower, I left for Sofia’s room.” “I hope all is well?” “She is suffering from malaria.” “Really? What have you given her?” “Well, she is on medication.” “That’s very good. How was work today?” “It was really fine. How about yours?” “It’s fine too.” “I hope all is well?” “Why did you ask that?” “It took you so long to return home. We've refused to eat, waiting for you to return home.” “I am so sorry. I had an appointment with a friend.” “Who is that friend, if I may ask? Because you rarely keep friends.” “Ethan.” “Mr. Ethan?” “Yeah,” Amir said, nodding his head. “How is he?” “He is very fine.” “That’s
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ As soon as Amir finishes eating his fruits, he tells Sadie that he is going to the sitting room now. Sadie tells him that she will come and join him in the sitting room as soon as she finishes eating her food too. Amir stands up from the chair. He uses his hand to touch Sadie on the back before he leaves the dining room. Sadie keeps looking at Hayden. She picks up her spoon and continues eating her food. In no time, everyone finishes eating the food. Sadie gives the children two fruits each. The children eat the fruits before they leave the dining room. Sadie was the last to leave the dining room. She ensures she clears the dining table before she leaves the dining room. When she gets to the sitting room, she can see Amir and the children discussing. She stands a few minutes looking at them. It is only Sofia that sees Sadie where she is standing. The rest of the people inside the sitting room seemed to be focused on the discussion
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The room is very quiet. Everything is well tidied. There is no clutter. The bed is well-laid. The door goes open and Rachael enters the room. There is a towel that travels round her waist. There is water on her body too. She must have just returned from the bathroom where she had gone to take her bath. Rachael pulls off the towel. She is putting on only underwear. She moves in the direction of the wardrobe. She removes a blue shirt and a pair of black skirts from the wardrobe and closes it. Clutching the clothes with both her hands, Rachael moves in the direction of the bed. She wears the clothes silently. She wonders if the clothes fit her well, so she picks up her make-up kit and moves in the direction of the large mirror. Standing close to the mirror, Rachael looks at herself inside the mirror. She likes what she sees. The clothes look great on her, especially the blue shirt. She is applying make-up on her face and looking in th
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The door goes open and Rachael can see Rose. Rose was standing close to the door. She is dressed in a brown gown and she is holding a brown bag. She uses a brown beret to cover her head too. This shows that she is quite intentional about her dressing. Rachael keeps looking at Rose and she walks into the sitting room. She is still dumbfounded because she is not expecting Rose today. “Good morning, Rachael,” Rose said with a smile. “Good morning, Rose. How are you?” “I am fine. You look so surprised. I am sure you aren’t expecting to see me today.” “Yes, of course.” “I guess as much. Can I sit down, please?” “Yes, do.” Rose stood for a few minutes looking at Rachael’s face and smiling. She could see surprise written on Rachael’s face. She drops her bag gently on the table and sits down beside Rose on the couch. “I hope I am highly welcome?” Rose said. Rachael knows that Rose is actually teasing. Sh
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It is some minutes past 12 in the afternoon. Sadie parks her car right in front of the house. She had left home in the morning and she had just returned home. She is dressed in a brown gown and a red hat. She is sitting in the driver’s seat. She picks up her bag and alights from the car. Sadie moved in the direction of the door. On getting closer to the door, she knocked on the door twice and uttered some words. The door goes open and Sadie can see Hayden. Hayden greets Sadie. He was happy to see Sadie again. Not only him, but all the children have missed Sadie and have been waiting for her to return home. Sadie uses her right hand to rub Hayden’s head. She does this often and Hayden loves the sensation it gives. Hayden collects Sadie’s bag and they both walk into the sitting room. Sadie sits down on the couch slowly. Hayden, on the other hand, drops the bag on the table. He hops out of the sitting room. While Hayden is
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It is some minutes past 6 in the evening, Dr. Ryan parks his car right in front of his house. He alights from the car and moves in the direction of the door. When he gets to the door, he knocks on the door gently. A few minutes later, the door went open. It was Petra that opened the door. She greets Dr. Ryan gently, but with the way Dr. Ryan answers her, she knows everything is not well with Dr. Ryan. Besides, he looks a bit stressed. Petra allows Dr. Ryan to sit down on the couch before she leaves the sitting room. She returns to the sitting room, clutching a tray with both her hands. This tray contains three peeled oranges and a sharp-edged knife. She drops the tray on the table and says, “Ryan, would you mind some oranges?” “Yes. I am okay,” Dr. Ryan said gently. Petra picks up one of the oranges. She uses the knife to divide it into two equal halves. She drops the knife on the tray and moves closer to Dr
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Dr. Ryan gently sits on a chair. He is sitting close to Petra, but on another couch. Without wasting any time, Petra starts serving the food. Petra gives Dr. Ryan his own food. Dr. Ryan thanked her and picked up a spoon from the table. He uses a white handkerchief to clean the spoon and dips it inside the food. The breakfast is a meal of fried rice, fried plantains and chicken. Petra serves her own food too. At the end, there are a few leftovers left. She prays by heart. She dips a spoon inside the food and carries a spoonful of food. She is still chewing the food when she hears Dr. Ryan’s voice. “This food tastes so nice,” Dr. Ryan said. “Thank you very much…,” Petra said. In no time, Dr. Ryan carried six spoonfuls of fried rice. Notwithstanding, there is still a heap of rice right in front of him. He really enjoys the food. Petra enjoys the food too. She keeps quiet and eats her food silently. Petra ensures she eats h
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “I don’t think I will be able to go to church again. The news of Jude’s death still saddens me,” Rachael said. “You better cheer up. At least, it’s not your husband that died,” Silas said. “God forbid. My husband will not die.” “Do you actually love me this much?” “Of course, I do. Don’t worry, you will live to declare the work of God in the land of the living.” “Amen. I will be heading to the bedroom now.” “To do what?” “Maybe to finish the book that I am reading.” “It’s alright.” “Or will you follow me to the bedroom?” “No. Just go. I will stay here and do one or two things.” “That’s alright. See you very soon.” Silas stands up from the couch. He kisses Rachael on the lips before he leaves the sitting room. As soon as Silas is out of sight, Rachael turns on the television before she walks back to her seat. She is clutching the remote while she sits on the couch. She directs the remote to the television and searches for th