❌ 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
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It is 12 PM. It is a bright Monday morning. Liam walked slowly into the sitting room. He is clutching a briefcase with his right hand. This briefcase is black and it looks so neat. Liam drops the briefcase on the table. He clutches a mug from the table. He had only taken two sips of the contents of the mug when Margaret rushed into the sitting room. She looks so beautiful in her brown attire. She puts on a pair of brown shoes to compliment the gown. Margaret interrupts Liam. “I never put the mug on your head. What if I had poisoned the tea?” “All I know is that you will never do such a thing,” Liam said, giving a smile. Margaret ignores Liam. All her attention was fixed on the mug. She collects the mug from Liam softly and hurriedly empties its contents. Margaret dropped the mug on the table. She is discussing with Liam when Emilia and Owen walk into the sitting room. They are both dressed in blue Polo shirts. These shirts are the same
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Yes, it has,” Margaret said slowly. “A snail doesn’t have eyes. It has tentacles instead.” Liam said, looking at Margaret's face. Margaret kept quiet for a few seconds. She must be thinking about what to say next because of the way she hovers her eyelashes. “I think I remember. You are actually correct. A snail has a pair of tentacles,” Margaret finally said. “Yeah,” Liam said confidently. “I will ask the question from my teacher when we resume school,” Owen said. “That’s my boy. Margaret, have you given them the present?...” “Yes. I love everything you got for me. I am grateful, dad. I now have a new pair of sandals for school,” Owen said happily. “I now have a new school bag too. Thank you, dad!” Emilia yelled. “You are welcome. You should go to your rooms now. Your mum and I want to discuss something.” As soon as the juveniles leave the sitting room, Margaret and Liam start their conversation. Their v
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The door suddenly goes open and a young man enters into the sitting room. He is dressed in a blue shirt. He looks so handsome and tall. Margaret was the first to see him. Liam, on the other hand, is engrossed in watching the television. His gaze is fixed on the television screen so that he doesn’t even notice anyone who enters inside the sitting room. “Your friend is here,” Margaret said, hitting Liam on the lap. Liam looks in the direction of the door and sees his friend. The tall man cannot hold it. He began to laugh. Margaret and Liam join him in the laughter too. “Do have your seat, Dr. Kennedy,” Margaret said. She is still laughing. Dr. Kennedy stops laughing. He sits down on an empty couch and says, “Thank you. Good evening, friends.” “Good everyone, runaway friend,” Liam said. “I won’t take that from you.” “Don’t mind him, Dr. Kennedy. He is so garrulous. He should at least welcome you back home before calling you
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “I don’t want.” Dr. Kennedy said silently. “Why?” Liam said. “It’s advisable to eat fruit before eating. It will aid the digestion of food. Besides, I am filled up already.” “It’s alright. No one should argue with a doctor.” “You can say that again, Liam,” Margaret said, and the couple laughed. Liam and Dr. Kennedy leaves the dining room, while Margaret waits inside the dining room. She ensures that she tidies the dining table before she leaves the dining room. When Margaret gets to the sitting room, she meets the friends discussing with each other. They are seated on the same couch. She sits down on an empty couch and begins to listen to them. She didn’t utter any words throughout the conversation. Over the years, she has turned into more of a listener, instead of a speaker. Besides, it is advisable to be a listener rather than a speaker. “I shall be leaving for home now,” Dr. Kennedy said after the whole conversation. “Really? I tho
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The door goes open and Silas walks into the sitting room. He has just returned from work. He looks so worn-out and he seems to have a body odor. He had only sat on the couch for four minutes when Rachael walked into the sitting room. She is dressed in a simple gown. “Welcome, dear,” Rachael said. “Thank you. How did you know that I had arrived? I didn’t make a noise.” “Well, I heard the sound of your bus. I knew it was no other person, but you.” “You are so intelligent. How was work today?” “It was fine. I was a little bit stressed though,” Rachael said, sitting beside Silas on the couch. “I am so sorry for that. You must have taken a nap.” “Yes, I have. You look so dull. You must be very tired.” “Yes, I am. The sun was so hot today.” “You can say that again. Well, the food is ready. Go and take a shower first. Later on, you will take a nap.” “Alright, Rachael. That’s why I love you.” “I love you too.” Silas kisses Rachael before
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The day is bright. It is a sunny afternoon. Amir had just returned from his workplace. He drops his briefcase on the table. He is removing his shoes when he hears the voice of his wife. “Welcome, Amir.” “Thank you, Sadie,” Amir said, raising his head. “How was work today?” “It was fine. I had to leave for home earlier than promised.” “We need to eat lunch before we leave.” “Yeah. What did you cook?” “When we get to the dining room, you will see things for yourself. Let me have this…,” Sadie said, and collected Amir's pair of shoes. Sadie moves in the direction of the table, she clutches the briefcase. She is clutching a pair of shoes with her right hand and a briefcase with her left hand as she leaves the sitting room. Amir follows her at the back. About ten minutes later, the family forms a constellation around the dining table. It is time to eat lunch. Each member of the family occupies a single chair. Hayden and Jasper are sittin
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The room is so silent. It is as if nobody lives there. Amir walks into the sitting room. He is clutching his briefcase with his right hand. He drops the briefcase on the table and sits down. He has only sit for five minutes when he hears Sadie’s voice. Sadie seems to be talking with someone else. “All I know is that you must go to school today. Go into the bathroom and take your bath…,” These were Sadie’s words before Amir cut in. “What happened? Why is she not dressed?” Amir said with concern. “She complained that she is not feeling too well, so she didn’t want to go to school today.” “And you want her to go to school by force?” “Their examination starts today and it will be a bad thing if she misses the papers.” “To hell with examination. My daughter’s health is more important. Come over here, baby girl.” Sofia moves closer to Amir. She sits down beside Amir and Amir asks her how she is feeling. She tell