“Are you for real, so what happens now, are telling to tell the crew to pull out” voice said, on a video call
“I have had a lot of fight with my wife because of this, I think is better off we call it a quiet” Adex said
“why would, Adex this has been your biggest dream, you preached a lot about this, and you are backing down just like that, when I heard it I was strap with shock, down to my feet” he caution
“BImbo, I won’t lie, I’m really broken. But I can’t afford to lose my family, I really love my wife so much” he exclaimed, scratches his arm, Kaima was just behind the door, she smiled
“she should understand you more than any other person” he brutal
“she does understand but she scared, it might not end well, this political can manipulate anything to get what they want, I’m sure that’s what scaring her” he defends.
She knocks. &
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN THE PROLOGUE WHICH, focus on the habit of showing gratitude and appreciation to the Almighty God, for making it possible for this book to be in and existence. When it seen like no one care about my zeal in writing. He keeps surprising me with his wisdom and knowledge I recognize and acknowledged you the reader, if you didn’t read my book, I wouldn’t be writing them, once again thank you There are a lot of people who help to bring this book into fruition, and I am grateful to all of them. Once this was growing on my head from concept to a manuscript, there’s many people who deserve to be acknowledged and thanked. I also was to show appreciation to my family for the sake they are my family, a registered appreciation to my wonderful father, who has keep me going with the word of encouragement and for Father’s
CHAPTER ONE Old building detachable to another, Amina and Fatima seen in front of an old bungalow, they wore hijab. sits on a pavement chatting in Hausa language. Fatima third wife of late Mr Ahmed Gowon. a Muslim man, a retired soldier. She was given to marriage at a very tender age, she’s at her thirty. Amina friend, Fatima's best friend Nnenna walks out of an old duplex, with a tray of an unpeeled melon. sits on a bench in front of her home. Nnenna a thirty-five, married to Mazie Okorie. a civil servant, still in the government depth record, four months past still haven’t received salary, then talk of pension, force to be a brick-layer just to survive with his family. At forty-five years moves around town, looking for work, after his retirement. They were blessed with five Kids Kaim
CAPTER TWOIn the school incomplete building, Sala sits on the unfinished window frame, Erima sits on his lap face each other, Sala cuddle her waist as she places her hand on his shoulder " knowing how much I love you. I will do anything for you" Erima tact romantically, stares at him, so charming "I can cross the ocean just to be with you, my love. you're my love" he bussed her neck" You know my friend Jenny” grinned, caresses his jug. playing with the little beards, growing under his jug, he bits his lips, as he cracks his brain in search of who Jenny was"Jenny Benson " she said grumpy, Sala still roaming in his mind, his brain on an exploring project, as he bites deep his lips"Never mind" she said so disappoint, seems like only hope is gone. " is just that..., she invites to her birthday party, and I will love it if you come with me” she doubts, she might get “yes&
CHAPTER THREEAdex zoom in playing a football, he was busy show some skills, they stood watching him, he kick the ball up, it land on his head, he lead it down to his knees, as he misses step, can longer control the ball, he hit a shot, it bounce on the table splitting everything apart, as if that wasn’t enough, bounce on Kaima's face, leaving her groaning in pain which left her devastated, she placed her head on the table, for the pain to ease, it was like her brain was turned upside down, everything went blank, Bolade dash to her, as well as Adex, his back pack flue to the ground“Adex, see what you have done to her, Kaima are you ok” she exclaimed holding her arm, in a condo voice, she nod“I’m so sorry, I’m very sorry please” Adex pleading, petting her“I’m fine, I’m ok now” she retorts, struggling to open her eyes, she raised her head&n
CHAPTER FOUR rubber band counting “mom, I sold everything, and some customers even dash me money” she tact smiling, excepting her to react positive, Nnenna mood didn’t change“Bless the name of the Lord” force word out of her mouth, looks at her as she managed to smile“how is father doing?” She asked, Nnenna looks down, tears drop down,Kaima gaze at her father “what do you want me say?” gaze at Mazie Okorie, fling her head in dismay. “look at your father, take a look at him” she said so bitter, Kaima knew deep in her heart, it was just a matter of days left if his not taken to hospital. She went cold, turns to her mother, sad cloud her face with pains in her eyes. “Why don’t we take him to hospital?” Nnenna gaze at her.” I know mommy, b
CHAPTER FIVE Adex, not much familiar with rain fall, cold can easily penetrate into his body even if it was a dazzling.Adex was diagnosed with heart failure, is a disease that has hurt him from child, his known to avoid anything that is contrary to his heart healthy. because of his condition, Bolade is bond with more responsibility than him, we can say Adex don’t do anything. 7:54 pm, quite late, the rain had stop, in front of the hospital there is a gash well contaminated rain fall store itself. no gutter for it to flow, once you step out of the hospital, in front of the gate is the first thing that confronts you, you have to jump some few stones before you step on a land.Adex counts his step, as he tip-top from left to right under his breath, under a little shell made of zinc. The hospital veranda, he stops looks
CAPTER SIX “I hope you’re enjoying your meal” Adex tact, starring at her, she smiled with a nod. The time was spent quit. As the enjoy their meal, Adex eyes keep bringing his attention on Kaima “I’m going out with senior Justin today…” scream jumping, held her mouth. “Tell me you’re joking?” Erima ask curiously, in her face a doubt reaction “Me joke, I don’t play such an expensive joke” lick I lips grinned “I’m deadly serious” she walks to her, flip her hand arm her neck, hold her tight, her felt barely touch the ground “You are a genius, please gist me, I want to here?” She tact so curious, kaima mood suddenly change, she leans on a wall frowned, folds her two hands “what’s that, why the sudden emotion?” in curiosity Erima query “I’m already hanging out with Adex” she exclaimed. she looks like she was about crying. “we’re just hanging o
CHAPTER SEVENThe weight of the bag rest on her neck, as some she lifts it up for some second. Bisi takes her steps, it was like she was the one carry the heavy bag, her foot steps can be count, she walks as slow as a snail. Kaima do not mind the weight of the bag, she just wants to see Adex and express herself and how she feels about him, she doesn’t care what he will say or his reaction, she’s no longer ashamed of it. Bolade was seen spreading wears on a rub, immediately she sees kaima she frowned, place the sack bag on the wall beside the entrance. Bolade hush to her mother, she grabs her hand bag“welcome Ma” she greeted, she zoomed into the house“Ma, I will be on my way” she turns to her.Bisi sits on the bench in front of the house “why, please go inside, let Bolade give you something to eat, not everyone will do this..., you’re such a very good girl”