Novels by OGECHICHI

THE REFLECTION‘Mind power is the most useful tool gifted by God in human’s possession. It can yield the greatest physical force one can ever imagine. With one’s mind and imaginative powers, anything can be created - obstacles or opportunities, failure or success, setback or progress, unhappiness or happiness, you name it. The thoughts that pass through your mind are responsible for almost everything that happens in your life. It all lies in your hand to choose the ones you want!’These re-echoed words from my mother had kept me going even as I stared at my Ninety-Seven-year-old mother on her death bed. I have passed this message to my children, my children to m

ONE HAPPY FAMILYLife got better after my discharge from the hospital. It really feels good to be home with Mum; a dream that came sooner than I expected!My grandfather was as good as his words; he released the Mother deed through his lawyer for us to reclaim the ownership rights to all my late father’s properties. His volition to hand over all that he forcefully took away from us was borne out of his deep affection for us, not necessarily to compensate for what aunt Adhira did to me.After signing the documents, Mum and I had moved back to Delhi. We shouted out of joy as we playfully ran around the house to feel the cool breeze of its surroundings with pride, of course, as its lega

THE SURPRISEThe hospital declared the private wards open for visitors, with rules stating they do not permit more than two visitors at a time. They advised the visitors not to stay longer beyond the visiting hours. Strictly adhering to these rules would provide the patient with an ample amount of required time to rest.Mrs Ava walked in first to see Amara, followed by Sarah. The rest would take turns to visit afterwards.“Hello, Amara! How are you feeling?” Mrs Ava asked. Without waiting for my response, she continued, “I sincerely apologise for our inability to help you out without any evidence against Adhira. On matters like yours, the authorities cannot swing in

THE STOLEN TWIN"Please, pardon me for this mess," the midwife said after two minutes of sobbing and clearing litters of tissue papers on her table.So, back to the story..."Later, the hospital management asked me to see through the case of a pregnant woman with prolonged labour in Ward 5. I met her in the ward when her husband had already left to fetch some baby items necessary for delivery. After carrying out a proper check on her, I realised she wasn't dilating fast.It was when Amira barged in to see me that I discovered she was Aadi's wife we had been talking about. The more interesting part was, she was having a twin pregnancy!Going through

THE APPOINTMENT WITH THE MIDWIFEIn the waiting room, Chan opened up a conversation about Nosocomephobia, which charged up the atmosphere with all kinds of emotions. Everyone had a thing or two to share with their medical phobias. Each experience came with either some cringes at some bizarre phobias or jesting at someone for the experiences that sounded ridiculous.Chan, especially, picked on Sarah after she shared how the name ‘Hospital’ made her feel sicker. “I have never visited a hospital, even when pregnant until the compulsory day of labour came. I had no other choice than to visit it for the first time just to have my baby. Here I am in the same hospital I gave birth, not feeling cranky at all. Maybe family matters have their unique way of t

THE DISCOVERYAfter the exchange of greetings, Chan explained to the midwife they were in the hospital for Amara and would like to know her state. He didn’t want to disclose the primary reason for their visit.“She would be fine and should be up after the stitches. I have to go now,” the midwife replied politely. It was obvious she didn’t recognise them, especially Chan, who was her late friend’s husband. They liked it that way to avoid raising any suspicion that might ruin their plan. It is possible she might escape in an attempt to avoid being caught if she was guilty. So, everyone had to apply wisdom, and caution too, till they could get her to talk