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For Better or For Worse Contest
Chapter 17 "Don't panic, don't look at your audience directly in the face, and make sure you don't let fear cart away with the things you have studied," Stella instructed as she was helping Felix to get ready for school. They were having an interschool debate and he was among the representative that will be representing their school. "Okay, Mommy." "Walk in there majestically and go get the award like it's only meant for you." "yay! That's it's the spirit." He exclaimed raising one of his hands in the air. Suddenly, his mood changed and he began to murmur inaudible words. "What's wrong Fel?" She asked as she sensed his sudden mood change. "Mommy, are you sure you'll be present? because the last time we had that Talent Hunt show, you and Dad couldn't make it even though you promised us that you will be there." He muttered with a sulk. "I thought we apologise already, Felix?" "Yes, but I have a hunch that same thing will repeat itself again." " No it won't. I promise!" "Ar
Last Updated : 2022-12-05For Better or For Worse Confusion
"Babe, the way this woman is behaving is making me suspicious," Bella admitted as she narrated how her visit to the hospital with Stella went. "What's making you suspicious?" Maria questioned."Everything! I mean everything about this woman is making me suspicious. That woman is too nice; she's nice to a fault. I never believed that she would agree to follow me to the hospital today even though I intentionally did not inform her beforehand. I only did that to test her but that woman burst my bubbles. She even bought flowers, provisions and gave me cash. Hope this woman has not know my motive? Or maybe she's just dancing to my tune so that she will catch me red-handed and probably destroy me?""Why will you even think about something as weird as that?" Maria questioned."I'm not a dummy, babe. If this woman wants to play games then I am ready to play with her. We will drag it to the very end.""It's your evil deeds and evil plans that is making you suspicious. Shey, someone cann
Last Updated : 2022-12-12For Better or For Worse Invitation
"Please, have mercy on me." He shouted as he jumped out of his sleep panting heavily. Susan his nanny, ran towards his bedside to check on him."Calm down, sir." She soothed using her hands to press his chest gently."No, I need her to forgive me. I don't want to die without her forgiveness; please, beg her for me. I'm suffering already, karma is dealing with me." He cried with tears streaming down his cheeks. "I will, sir, but you have to calm down. Should I call the doctor?""No." He disagreed."Okay, just calm down, sir. I think you had a nightmare.""No, it's not a nightmare but a vision aimed to taunt me. I- need- her- to- forgive me." He uttered with a faltering voice."Just calm down, sir." She soothed."I have an idea," he said after a brief moment of silence. "Idea? Tell me about it, sir.""Get me a paper and pen.""Okay, I will be back in a jiffy, sir." She said as she scurried out of his ward."Here is the paper and pen you requested, sir." His nanny said as she walke
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Maria stood transfixed in the same spot for a while, trying to decipher the voice she was hearing. She moved closer to the entrance of Bella's room and she could hear her whimper and sniff. She wrinkled her face in confusion; what is wrong? Is she crying?" She pondered as she turned the doorknob and walked inside.She met Bella sitting on the bed with her two legs wrapped together, hugging her pillow close to herself."Oh my goodness! What's wrong? Why are you crying?" Stella asked rushing her words."No, I'm not crying. My face is just removing water." She replied as she used the back of her palm to wipe her tears."I'm not a dummy, Bella. What's wrong, why are you crying? Talk to me." She said with concern written all over her face. This makes Bella burst into another round of uncontrollable tears."shh! babe, just calm down, everything will be alright." Maria soothed placing her head close to her bosom."No, everything is not alright and it will never be alright. I mean, living
Last Updated : 2022-12-19For Better or For Worse Birthday party
Stella looked for the perfect spot to park her car and brought out her phone to check the address."yeah, I guess we are there already," she said as she picked up the packaged gift she bought earlier and then, step out of the car."Hey, be careful!" She warned as the kids got down from the car.After making sure her car has been locked, they head towards the gate and pressed the doorbell."Good afternoon, ma'am." The man who appeared to be the gatekeeper greeted as he opened the door."Please, is this Mr.Tobe's house?" She asked."Yes, ma'am. You're here for the birthday party, right?" "Yes.""Oh! please come in, your friends are having fun inside already," he said as he opened the gate widely for them to enter. He led them towards the entrance of the house; the sound of the music playing inside could be heard as they moved closer."Hey, Mrs. Jacob, you are here already," Tobechukwu exclaimed with a big smile plastered on his face as he saw them."ha! Yes, we're here.""Hey kids, h
Last Updated : 2022-12-21For Better or For Worse Fantasy
"Wow, this is good news!" Stella exclaimed with a wide smile."Yeah, it is. I have been smiling and laughing all day because it was sudden and unexpected. Our staff organized a party this afternoon to celebrate our victory.""Wow, that's good. I'm elated.""To be candid, I was already losing hope on the project only for me to receive a call from their MD that they are ready to sign up for the contract and that was how God did it miraculously and we signed the deal.""Our God is a wonderful God and he does wonderful things in the life of his people.""Yes, my dear. ""How was the birthday party you told me about?""It went well. It was just a normal parlor party, everything went fine and the kids had fun too.""That's good to hear."" I observed something odd when I was there, though.""You do?""Yeah, I noticed I didn't see the celebrant's mother which was very very challenging. I mean why will a mother not be around to celebrate her daughter's birthday?""It's possible. What if she w
Last Updated : 2022-12-24For Better or For Worse Past
"Hi, sweetheart, I missed your call earlier. I'm sorry, I have been busy." Stella said as she walked out of the hall placing her phone in between her ears and shoulder as she used her other hand to look for her car key in her handbag."Yeah, I understand. How was the seminar?""Oh! To God be the Glory, it went well." "That's good to hear. Hint me, how did everything go? The exciting part and all that.""Yeah, a lot of exciting things happened and I can't wait to share it with you but that will be later because I'm just leaving the venue now.""Why are you just leaving?" He asked in Surprise."Yes, the seminar ended late.""Oh! You can't come back to Lagos today anymore, it's late already. I was thinking that you are on your way back already.""Nope, that will be tomorrow. I will just lodge in a nearby hotel, my host has arranged one for me. I am heading there now, It's about ten minute drive from this place.""Okay, that's better.""Yeah, I will call you later. I need to go and fres
Last Updated : 2023-02-09For Better or For Worse New Case
"Sister Anita, please na, stay with us for a few days before you leave na," Stella whined making a puppy face as she stared at Anita who was arranging her luggage."The house will be boring if you leave again, you know your brother is not around.""To be honest, I wish to stay here for a few days but my schedule won't permit me.I have a lot on my table, school stress is not even taking it easy with me.""Yeah, I know but still..." She paused halfway with a wink." I'm serious. My plan was to spend just three days and then leave. Moreover, I told my mom I will be coming back home today.""We can just call mommy and tell her that you're not coming today again," she suggested with a grin."Ha! No ohhh. I will come back some other time, I promise," Anita said pushing her nose up with her lips."It's okay, I know you don't like us anymore but it is fine," Stella said lowly with a shrug."Ha! Mommy Felix! When did I say that one na? if I don't love you who will I love? if I no love you w
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Stella's entire body was in the blaze as several thoughts ran through her head. To say she was confused would be an understatement; one voice was supporting the idea, the other was defying, and another one was taking both sides. Her heart kept thumping with great ounce as if she was having a heart seizure. Yet, a rain of hot tears gushed down heavily from her eyes. Without giving it a second thought, she darted back and scampered to where her father was sitting. Went down on her knees, hugged his legs, and placed her head on his knees."Father, I'm sorry.""I'm so..rry.""I'm sorry." This was the only sentence that escaped Stella's lip."No, Stella. Please forgive me, I have wronged you, wreak havoc on your life, and caused you pain. I don't know if there is still space in your heart for you to set me free?" Mr. Busari voiced, with tears trickling down his cheeks.They remained in that position, pouring out their encaged emotions. The only sound that could be heard was Stella's huf
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