Ope shut the door to the hotel behind him. He brought out his phone and speed dialled a number. The person picked up on the second ring. “Boss?” “We’re at the hotel,” he said, blocking Richard’s exit. He cut the call. “Ope, it’s not what you think. I […]
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of Olusola Olatunji and Damilola Ogunyemi in holy matrimony. This is an honourable estate, that is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently and soberly…” the Minister had begun. Dami was smiling from ear […]
Jason and Fiona had only planned to stay in the country for three months. They’d intended to meet each other’s families and receive their blessing to unite in marriage. They wanted to have the normal introduction and traditional marriage that most Nigerians did before they are wedded in […]
Jason and Fiona were having dinner with Jimmy and his wife, Fatima. They had survived the meal with her family, but it was made clear to them that they wouldn’t get her parents’ nor the Church’s blessing to marry, if Jason refused to be baptised into the Catholic […]
Amaka was making her first visit to see Tommy, Jamie’s son, since he was born to Adania and Jamie on Valentine’s Day. She was a little nervous about going back to a place of abuse, but she trusted God and believed that it was time she put the […]
It was just six weeks until their wedding date in early June, and Damilola and Sola had still not settled on the venue of their wedding. They couldn’t hold down Dami’s first or second choices for the Reception because they hadn’t been able to come up with the […]
After Temi had told Lola of her suspicions of her husband’s infidelity, Lola started to watch Oyinda more closely for the signs. She too had observed that he was paying particular attention to a young lady at the party, though he’d tried to hide it. Lola tried not […]
Mary had gotten the call from Daniel’s school, requesting for her to attend a meeting with the Principal, when she had returned from her holiday. They’d scheduled the meeting for the Monday after the twin’s birthday bash. She was a little anxious about it, and wondered what the […]
Oyinda stood sheepishly at the door, a bouquet of flowers in his hands. She was mad. He could tell. Was she going to let him in? “What do you want?” she asked, brazenly. “I want to come in.” “You have some nerve showing up at my door after […]
Oyinda and Temi drove home in a strange silence that was becoming characteristic of their marriage. They were both lost in their own thoughts, thinking about what had happened at the party today. To compensate for their mutual lack of interest in conversation, Oyinda had the radio on, […]
David sat in his car contemplating whether or not to join the party. He hadn’t been invited, but he really wanted to go. He really wanted to see Mary again, and he had bought gifts for her boys too. Mary hadn’t posted any update on her blog about […]
It was a Friday morning, in mid-April, and Bolu was getting ready to go to work. As usual, Lola had prepared and packed his lunch for him, and was assisting him to make sure he had everything he needed for the day. As she no longer had an […]
Kemi was dressed waiting, and reading a book in her small bungalow apartment in Victoria Island. She shared the place with two other girlfriends. One of them, Trisha, had left for a Church mid-week service, while the other, Pamela, was engaged in an assignment for work. It was […]
Jason was nervous about meeting Fiona’s family on this Sunday afternoon. It would be their first meeting, and he didn’t know what to expect. She came from a Catholic home, and well, he was not one and was still quite young in his Faith walk. What if they […]
What did I ever do to deserve a woman like Mary…? I have been so blessed in my life, but she has been the greatest of God’s blessings to me. She’s beautiful, smart, lovable, kind and so passionate about God. She’s been a gracious wife, a diligent mother, […]
