Lola's Story

Greggs' Residence****"Lola" I heard my mum call from downstairs while I was still tucked under my covers, not at all eager to get up and start the day. A tiny part of me hoped I wasn't in trouble again because she had been acting a little cranky as of late, I guessed she was fighting with my dad again."Titilola" I heard her call again, this time, a little more sternly, I knew I was in for it this time. I rolled my eyes and got out of bed, scurried to the bathroom, brushed my teeth and washed my face before heading downstairs."Yes mummy, I'm here"  I answered innocently when I finally made my way into the kitchen. She was positioned in front of the gas cooker stirring something that smelled delicious. "Madan, good morning o"  She responded sarcastically. Gosh, I had not greeted her this morning, that meant I was in for a lecture. "Mummy, I'm sorry" I apologized quickly and went on to do the needful. "Good morning mum", she

"Hey boo." I heard the very sweet, alluring and enticing voice of my equally sweet sister and I squealed. I rushed straight into her arms while she giggled. Oh! I missed the sweet sound. Meet my beautiful older sister, Laila Tolani Gregg, as I mentioned earlier, she's a corporate lawyer working for a private firm. My sister is indeed a beauty. In all honesty, I was surrounded by lots of beautiful people,make and female alike. We have great genes I tell you. Laila is more of a light skinned person than I am but she's a few shades darker than Tana and I'm proudly chocolate skinned. Something I got from my dad. My facial features though are more likely to my mum's, same as Laila's. "Why didn't tell me you were coming?" I questioned after breaking the hug. "And ruin the surprises? Surely you should know me better sis."She replied with a smug smile. Typical her. "Anyhow..." I drawled as we ascended the stairs."What did you get me?" I grinned.She gave me a blank stare in return and my

Chapter Five Working was indeed hectic. Tana and I couldn't interact often cause she was also very busy with her job.  Okay... Confession. I totally envy that girl, her parents are so supportive and she even has her own place. Her parents did not even object to that in any way, read the course of her choice, her life seemed perfect, although she has her own issues. Okay that's enough about my bestie for now.     Today's wahala is for Laila. I could not stop laughing when she stomped into my room. She was furious and I knew better than to open my mouth without her giving me the go ahead. Mr and Mrs Gregg were at it again, that's the only thing that makes her look so fierce, scary in fact.    I gulped when she sat on my bed, still wondering if I should speak, when she finally spoke up.  "Your parents want me to get married." She said with an unusu

   Chapter Seven It was finally Saturday! Oh what a feeling! No work, just chores.. Ugh. "Wait for it... In three, two, one.... " "Tolani!!,Titilola!!" Mum screamed our names simultaneously.  The countdown was me waiting for that call along with Laila. Mummy couldn't sit with the fact that we did not have anything doing, as we had finished up our chores for the morning. For the record, it is typical of Nigerian mothers to dig up house chores at the slightest hint of inactivity from her children.  Trust me it's exhausting to have her around.  "Coming mummy!" Laila yelled pulling me along with her, down the stairs. #Sister goals, I know right! "Ehen, it's good you're here" Mom said, "I just fixed an appointment with the person who'll design your dress, she said she'll be here or if she can't make i

Chapter Nine ***** So... Before we knew it, we found ourselves at the Greggs' mansion. The place was getting really busy already. Wedding wahala I groaned inside of me as I thought of all the teasing I would get, with everyone wanting me to get married. I was sure, they'd start asking for my boyfriend in fact.  Typical of Nigerians to poke their noses into other people's business.  No one ever asked Grey about marriage because he's a guy and according to them, He's just 29. Seriously though, that's unfair. He's free to have all the wild fun while I have to be pestered, almost on a daily basis about my relationship status. I'm just 24 nau!  Tana's parents never put pressure on her for anything. But in my family it's the exact opposite, they coerced us into doing almost everything concerning our lives. Rebellion would be