Novel-novel oleh Onyinyechi Akobundu

AnnaI woke up with a sharp pain running from in between my thighs down to my legs and to the blinding white coat of the doctor temporarily blurring my vision.“Mrs. Anna, blink twice if you can see my hand movement.”The doctor had two fingers in the air as she moved it from one side to the other.I wanted to correct her on the mispronunciation of my marital status, but obliged to her instruction.I grunted in pain as memories of what happened at the brunch came rushing in. I could remember up until getting pushed, and the blood, so much blood.My eyes widened as my hands flew to my stomach. “My baby, is my baby okay?” I gushed out, my body gyrating as the doctor hesitated to respond to my question.Something was wrong, even before she validated my assumption, I could feel it deep in my guts.“There were some complications when you arrived. The fibroid had clotted the baby up, suffocating the foetus. Your life was more important.”No, this wasn't happening to me. After everything t

Marcus“Hello everyone, my name is Anna, and I am the daughter of Bel Air Companies worldwide.”The words of my ex-wife resounded in my ears as I stared at her with opened eyes.I was reeling in denial, refusing to accept that Anna could ever lie to me.She was my silver lining of hope and the best thing life ever sent my way.Watching her stand on the podium, delivering her speech, I felt a tightening in my chest, her betrayal changing my view about her.Unlike the rich and elegant in the city, I didn't come from wealth, I was born into the lowest ranking, poverty-stricken background.My life was headed downwards into a dark hole when I met Anna. We both were fourth year business students and our chemistry was instant, like a spark, blazing and sizzling hot.“Hi. Do you mind if I share a seat with you?”I finally took my chance and gained the courage to go hold a conversation with her.Anna had the most beautiful blue eyes and her pixie cut made her stand out.“Sure. Make yourself c

AnnaThe ride to the Bel Air mansion was one of defeat and shame. Like a prodigal daughter, I was returning back to my parents with nothing but the clothes on my body.Through the rearview mirror, I could see Butler Lee sending me a side glance.He obviously had a lot to say, but kept his opinions to himself.I braced myself for what was to come as the car came to a halt in front of the water fountain of the mansion.I had forgotten how huge the villa was, and it took me a while to adjust to my old lifestyle as the long train of maids came out to welcome me.“Welcome Lady Anna, you have been missed.” The head of the maids commented warmly.My absence was one that sent a huge blow to the Bel Air companies both at home and abroad.The reason why my father forced me into studying business in College was for the sole purpose of me taking over his empire. In the end, I dropped the bombshell of wanting to get married to their definition of a nobody and I got thrown out for my decision.Wal

Anna“A divorce…” My voice sounded distant, but they were mine. “Are you kidding me?” Monalisse, realizing that she had overstayed her visit, dared to kiss Marcus on the lips before leaving his office.At this point, I wanted to wake up from this bad dream and start today all over again, but this was my reality and what was happening was not a dream.“After all our years of hard work and dedication, you want to throw it away for someone who is willing to bolt at the slightest inconvenience?”I found out on time that my marriage to Marcus was not one borne out of love. He needed my expertise to build him up, and I didn't mind being his ladder to success because I was hooked on the belief that he would end up loving me in the long run.Well, I was so wrong about it. His heart still belonged to someone else, and I was the one falling into the grave that I had dug.“Come on Anna. Stop playing the victim here. I told you from the very beginning that my heart belonged to another.”He was r

AnnaHe never showed up, after all these years of being married to Marcus Sow, he chose today of all days to disappoint me.My fibroid symptoms had progressed over the years and after several consultations, I was told that I could never conceive or have my own child.Marcus had been supportive, and had become my safe space over the years. He always escorted me to these scary doctor's appointments where I had to be poked by needles, holding my hands and whispering words of encouragement to me.“Wait a minute, I see something.” The doctor's face turned into that of concern as she moved the scanned monitor below my pelvis.“Is that?” I gasped at the bean size image on the screen, staring at it like I was stuck in an unrealistic fog somewhere in my head.“This is rare, I am scientifically speechless right now.” The doctor said, her words filling me with so much joy. “Congratulations, Mrs. Sow, you are pregnant.”“What happens to the fibroid, will it affect my baby?” My joy was temporaril