❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It is some minutes past 6 in the morning. Mrs. Cora enters the sitting room. She is dressed in a yellow gown. The gown fits Mrs. Cora very much. It makes her look like a woman in her 30s. After sitting for five minutes, Mrs. Cora stands up from the couch and leaves the sitting room. She enters the bathroom and picks up a toothbrush. This toothbrush is green in color. Mrs. Cora uses the brush to brush her teeth softly. She ensures the movement of the toothbrush up and down her mouth. She looks at her teeth via the mirror as she brushes her teeth. When she is satisfied with the color of her teeth, she stops brushing her teeth. She drops the toothbrush beside the toothpaste and rinses her teeth with clean water. A few seconds later, Mrs. Cora leaves the bathroom for the sitting room. When she gets to the sitting room, she sits down on the couch and begins to observe the sitting room. She can see how the sitting room is arrange
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Malam Yusuf watches Silas. He knows that Silas doesn’t want to say a word. “And why are you keeping quiet? Did I say anything wrong?” Silas looks at Malam Yusuf for several seconds and refuses to utter a word. Malam Yusuf was looking at Silas too and awaiting a reply from Silas. “What would you like to take, sir? We have soft drinks. “Don’t be silly, young man. Do I look like one who has come here to beg? You must be stupid to say that.” Silas looked at Malam Yusuf sadly. He was pained by what Malam Yusuf said. Right from the time that he opened the door for Malam Yusuf, he knew that he would face war from Malam Yusuf. He wishes he hadn’t opened the door for Malam Yusuf. He would have enjoyed peace of mind. Silas prays by heart for Malam Yusuf to leave for home sooner or later. Besides, Silas will be leaving for work later. “I am sorry if you are angry at my words,” Silas said. “And where is your silly wife?” “Silly wife? Bu
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Productive is an understatement. He is a workaholic man,” Rose said. “But you never wanted to marry him in the first place.” “That was in the past. I think l like him so much now.” Rachael finds Rose’s words to be funny. She laughs for one minute and says, “I would be glad if you kept liking him.” “Why did you say so?” Rose said with keen interest. “Nothing. It’s just a prayer.” After discussing in Rachael’s office for about twenty minutes, Rose leaves for her own office. She tells Rachael that she will return during the lunch hour before she leaves for her own office. As soon as Rose leaves the office, Rachael’s phone rings. Rachael wonders who the caller can be. He picks up the phone from the table and glances through the screen at the phone. To his greatest surprise, the caller was Silas. Rachael wonders why Silas would call him on the phone at this time of the day. Rachael speaks but he can’t hear anything from the
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The sitting room is covered with silence. Silas and Rachael are gazing at Malam Yusuf, hoping to hear from him. After looking at the couple closely for three minutes, Malam Yusuf says, “What did you tell Ava’s dad?” “Ava’s dad. Who is Ava?” Rachael said, surprised. “Don’t be silly. How many Avas do you know?” “Are you talking about Amir’s wife?” “Yes, of course,” Malam Yusuf said. “I don’t even know Ava’s dad. I haven’t seen him before. I don’t know where he resides.” “Stop the lies, Rachael. Margaret told me that you know Ava’s dad very well.” “That’s a lie. Margaret must be very stupid to have said that.” “How can Margaret bare false accusations against my wife?” Silas said sadly. “You called that a false accusation? If you are fooled, you cannot fool me too. Well, we learned that Rachael told Ava’s dad that Amir used Ava for ritual.” “I never said that! That’s a lie. How will I tell Ava’s dad such a thing?” “But everyone
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Amir looks at Mrs. Cora closely and says, “In the message, Ava’s father says he now believes that I used her daughter for ritualism because someone told him. He said I should show my innocence only if I am not guilty of the offence. I don’t know what to do now.” Mrs. Cora can hear Amir very well. She thinks for a few minutes. She stands up and moves closer to Amir. Sitting beside Amir on the couch, Mrs. Cora says, “If anyone doesn’t believe you, at least, we believe you.” “Yes, we do!” Malam Yusuf said from where he was sitting. “And how do I confuse Ava's dad to believe me?” Amir said slowly, looking in the direction of Mrs. Cora. Mrs. Cora keeps quiet for one minute. She must be thinking about what to say next. “Well, Ava’s dad could go to hell for all we care. All I know is that you will be vindicated.” “Yes, you will!” Malam Yusuf said. “How? Just tell me, mum.” “You are our only son and we won’t allow anything to happen
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Mrs. Cora is so surprised because of Rachael’s words. She waited for a few seconds without saying a word. “Are you talking to me?” “Yes, of course. Since you have lacked your senses.” Silas keeps quiet, looking at everything that is happening between mother and daughter. He wants to utter some words, but he resolves to keep quiet. He doesn’t want to say anything that he will regret later. “You want me to leave your house, right? Alright, I will go.” Mrs. Cora clutches her bag and moves in the direction of the door. When she is about to open the door, she turns backwards and says, “I am sorry for coming to your house. If anything should happen to my only son, I wouldn’t take it lightly with you.” Rachael keeps quiet and doesn’t say anything again. She wants to talk if not for Silas, who tells her not to talk again. As soon as Mrs. Cora is out of sight, Rachael sighs a sigh of relief. “I’m glad that she has left with her problem,
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Well, I am going to the airport. I will be leaving for California for a seminar on Monday.” “You mean the seminar you once told me about?” Doctor Ryan said, looking in the direction of Silas. “Yeah, that’s true. What are you doing here?” Silas said. “Well, I myself and a friend were heading to his spouse's house.” “He hopped into that shop to buy flowers?” Doctor Ryan said with a gesture. “I hope everything is well with this friend of yours? The facial expression on your face doesn’t show that everything is fine.” “Really? You seemed to be observant. Well, this friend in question had a quarrel with his spouse. He wants me to follow him to his spouse's house so that he can apologize to her.” “And you will settle the dispute between those two,” Silas said. Doctor Ryan finds Silas’ words to be so funny. He hits Silas on the back and says, “Don’t be a silly man.” “Well, I hope it turns out well. Teach your friends how to treat spouses
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “We are told not to talk while eating. Let’s finish our food first. We will have a lot of time to discuss,” Silas said. Rachael looked at Silas closely for a few seconds. She didn’t want to agree with what Silas said, but she had no choice. “I have heard you,” Rachael said slowly. Silas can hear Rachael’s words clearly, but he doesn’t utter any words. Rachael and Silas keep eating their food. About eight minutes later, Silas finishes eating his food. He drops his spoon inside the empty plate. The plate is very clean. Nobody can believe that the plate has been used to eating. Silas must be a true lover of beans. Silas carried a bottle from the table. He pours a little water inside a mug and drops the bottle on the table. He drinks the water and he soon empties the mug. He drops the mug on the table and waits for Rachael to finish eating her food. Rachael finishes her food too. She drinks water from the mug slowly. Sila
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Rachael walks into the sitting room. There is nobody there. She picks up the cup she sees on the table only to discover that it is empty. She returns the cup back to the table. She sits down on the couch and begins to pants as if she has trekked to where she was coming from. She has gone with her car. She must be feeling tired because of the heat. Five minutes later, she leaves the sitting room holding her bag. She gets to the bedroom and drops the bag on the table. She quickly changes her clothes. She wears a simple gown and sits down on the bed. She takes her phone and begins to press it. She leaves the bedroom for the kitchen. On getting there, she can see fried rice inside the pot. She quickly serves herself and leaves the kitchen. When she gets to the sitting room, she sits down and begins to eat the food. She is eating the food slowly. She is enjoying the food too. She sips water from time to
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Silas can see a man holds Rachael’s hand. He can’t believe what his eyes see. He believes Rachael is a decent and godly woman, so seeing her in the grip of another gentleman makes him lose trust in Rachael. He hissed and walked in the direction of the door. “I can explain!” Rachael said. “You don’t have to explain anything,” Rufus said, releasing Rachael's hand. Rachael turns backwards and faces Rufus. She is raging with anger. It was as if she should get a knife and stab Rufus in the stomach. “Do you know you have just caused a problem in my home?” “Your home? Or is that man your husband?” Rufus said. He was hoping to receive an answer from Rachael. Rachael can’t control the tears. Tears are running down her face as she speaks. “Yeah, he is my husband. He thinks I am cheating on him.” “Why won’t you cheat on that poor man? You don’t have to cry because of that pauper,” Rufus said. He tries to touch Rachael’s hand, but Rachae
❌ 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 ❌ It is a bright Friday morning, Rachael walks into the sitting room. She sees Silas sitting on a couch. She drops her bag, which matches with the clothes she is wearing, on the table. She sits beside Silas and says, “Have you been able to contact your father?” “No, I haven’t. I hope I will before the end of today.” “Alright. What’s wrong with you?” “I always feel bored whenever you leave the house.” “I am sorry for that. Aren’t you going to the gym today?” “Yes, I will.” “Then you will meet with people who will keep you company.” “Alright. You have to eat your breakfast now to avoid going to work late since you were taught in the last seminar.” “You haven’t forgotten about the seminar,” Rachael said with a smile. “I don’t forget things too often. I will be right back in a jiffy,” Silas said, and left the sitting room. Silas returns to the sitting room, clutching a tray. He d
❌ 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 though
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ As soon as Rose leaves for home, Rachael returns to her seat. She sits down on the couch. She has only sit down for five minutes when she hears the knock on the door. She wonders who can be knocking on the door. She moves in the direction of the door and opens the door. To her greatest surprise, she sees her parents. She wants to close the door, but they beg her to allow them enter the sitting room. She allows them inside the sitting room and tells them to sit down. She sits down on a different couch. “How are you doing?” Malam Yusuf said. “I am fine. How about you?” “I am fine. Where is Silas?” “He has gone out. Do you want anything from him?” “We came to apologize,” Mrs. Cora said. Rachael burst into an uncontrollable laughter. Mrs. Cora wonders why she is laughing. She wants to get angry, but she controls herself. “A whole you, mum. You should be inside your sitting room watching
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Rachael returns to the sitting room, clutching a brown cup. She is surprised to see Rose looking in different directions. Rose seems to be carried away by what she is doing. Rachael hits her softly and says, “Why are you looking at everywhere?” “This house is so beautiful.” “Thank you very much.” Rachael gives the cupful of water to Rose and sits down beside her on the couch. Rose takes a sip of the tea and drops it on the table. “I thought you are going to finish the tea,” Rachael said. “It’s hot. I want it to get cold first.” “Alright. You never told me that you are coming here today. I thought you were kidding me on the phone.” “I meant every bit of my words. As soon as you told me that you now have your own house, I told Delvin and he allowed me to travel back to Hawaii. At least, I have seen the house. I will tell Delvin about my friend who is very rich.” “And who is that rich friend?”
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Rachael walks into the sitting room. There is nobody there. She picks up the cup she sees on the table only to discover that it is empty. She returns the cup back to the table. She sits down on the couch and begins to pants as if she has trekked to where she was coming from. She has gone with her car. She must be feeling tired because of the heat. Five minutes later, she leaves the sitting room holding her bag. She gets to the bedroom and drops the bag on the table. She quickly changes her clothes. She wears a simple gown and sits down on the bed. She takes her phone and begins to press it. She leaves the bedroom for the kitchen. On getting there, she can see fried rice inside the pot. She quickly serves herself and leaves the kitchen. When she gets to the sitting room, she sits down and begins to eat the food. She is eating the food slowly. She is enjoying the food too. She sips water from time to time, so as to aid
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Liam enters the sitting room. He has just returned home. He had gone out with Amir. The sitting room is silent, but Liam knows at once that Margaret must be inside the bedroom. Without wasting time, Liam leaves for the bedroom. He gets there and sees Margaret sitting on the bed. She is working on her laptop. Liam greets her. She greets him and continues with what she is doing. This time around, she is more focused. She wants to finish working on the laptop on time. As soon as Liam finishing changing his clothes, he leaves the bedroom. He enters the kitchen and sees beans inside the pot. She serves herself and leaves the kitchen. When he gets to the dining room, he sits down and begins to eat his food. He is very fast because he still wants to leave home. He is taking spoonfuls of beans and looking in different directions as if he is waiting for someone. He drinks water intermittently. When he takes the last spo