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Joy's eyes were swollen from crying as she narrated her ordeal to her friend Lizzy. Liz... it nearly a month since i told Femi about the pregnancy, he has not called or even texted me since then and every attempt to reach him has proved abortive.  I am sure he's still trying to wrap his head around it he will call you very soon. Liz tried to reassure her, ...  please stop punishing yourself. Liz, i just want to die. I reject it for you. Do you know whatyou are saying at all I know o... Liz i know what am sa...ying. (she broke down again crying the more.) He called me. Who called you ? I thought you said you've not heard from Femi? It is not Femi that called o... she managed to say through her tears Joy please talk to me, who called you? He.. he.. he sa.. Joy please calm down and talk to me. He.. said he came back to marry me. Who said he came back to marry you. Ric...ch..ard. What? Did you just say he came back? When ? (Joy was sobbing uncontr...

BROKEN (EPISODE 2) It broke Femi's heart to watch the love of his life go through such pain, he hated himself knowing that he was the cause, he had seen Patricia angry in the past but he had never seen her this hurt; it brought tears to his eyes.  He stood there helpless as she cried uncontrollably, all he wanted to do was hold her in his arms and assure her that this will pass but he dared not. How stupid of him to have understimated the threat of a desperate woman.  If only he had come clean and told Patricia all that happened  by himself maybe it would have made things more bearable. He got the shock of his life when she  (patricia) asked him the question "do you know any lady called Joy? " He was going to deny but the seriousness on her face called him to order. It was the second question that threw him off balance. "Is she pregnant for you?" Different thoughts were racing through his mind but he dared not lie at this point. That is what she c...

I would not let this one slip out of my hand just like that (she muttered to herself ) I have had too many heart breaks, i don't think i will be able to suffer another, moreover am not getting any younger, men have taken me for granted for too long but this is the time for me to act fast. Yes, that is it i won't take chances anymore... (Three months later) Femi i think am pregnant. What do you mean? That can't be possible Why can't it be, am i not a woman? No, that's not what i meant but.. But what Femi? cutting him off What did you expect? When you were moaning my name and telling me how sweet i was, you did not know abi? But You are not a baby now, how could you have let this happen? Just listen to yourself "how could you have let this happen?" She mimicked him When did i start controlling your manhood Femi? I don't like the way you are sounding, like i did it all by myself what we should be more concerned about is how to take care...

Fashion is a popular trend especially in styles of dress, ornament or behavior. Fashion can also be said to be a prevailing style as in dress during a particular time. The term fashion does not just define the latest or most popular or most famous clothes, in some way fashion help to show who we are and depicts our personality in term of visual information.  In a way in choosing clothes we show our attitude to the world and other people. Your dressing sends signals which can either be positive or negative. The positive signal attracts the right people to your life while the negative signal attracts the wrong people; your dressing can attract people to you for the wrong reason or repel your helpers from you. Don’t be deceived with the fashion trend going on around you, you can still look good, hot and attractive without showing more than is necessary . We all know the popular saying “you are addressed the way you are dressed”. If you do not want to be addressed wrongly then...

Isn't it shocking how people record terrible  incidents that could have been averted  from beginning? A lady shared her experience with a conductor on her way to work one morning, trust Lagos public transport conductors; an argument ensued between her and the conductor,  then he (conductor) became abusive and was threatening to beat her up although he was clearly at fault. According to her, what suprised her more was the way the whole passengers kept a straight face and nobody tried to caution him, then it occurred to her that these same people would be the first to bring out their phones to cover the scenario if the conductor carried out his threat. So she kept quiet and got down at the next bus stop before reaching her destination. Now that was wisdom in action, the sooner you realise that people are more interested in covering the scenario than saving you the better; when next you think of starting an argument or a fight with someone in public be ready to go viral...

That weekend Nike went to the market and bought the things she needed and other items she noticed he was lacking the day she was visited; Kunle was waiting when she got back and hurriedly entered the kitchen to prepare his meal and by the she was done with cooking and dishing the meal ,she had already lost her appetite so she sat with him while he ate, the best part for Nike was when Kunle requested for more and still finished everything; after cleaning up she joined him in the sitting-room where he was on the couch. Thank you so much darling; “darling” Kunle had become extra nice and more romantic since their makeup and Nike was enjoying every bit of it I must confess you are  a great cook. Nike and kunle got more intimate, she was not feeling lonely anymore; though he lost his temper on several occasions over trivial issues, with this she tried to avoid it by letting him have his way. When Nike told him that Henry would be coming back on the first week of December kunle...

You mean he said all that? Bisola asked with keen interest as her friend narrated her ordeal. Yes, but I also gave him a piece of my mind before I left, Nike continued; why would he be comparing himself with Henry, where was he when Henry would always be there for me and give me his shoulder to cry on? I don’t care what he thinks. Nikky are you listening to yourself at all, are you telling me that you are ready to let go of your relationship because of one igbo boy that has nothing but his shoulder to offer you when you are heartbroken. My sister think well o, good men like Kunle are hard to come by these days. Don’t use reggae to spoil your blues. So what are you insinuating ? That you apologise to Kunle of course For what? He should be the one apologizing to me for walking me out of his house like a whore. That’s the problem Nike, you are too proud, if am not mistaken you said you called him arrogant, so what do you think the outcome of all these will be; you have swallow y...

One fateful day i was on my way to pick up my clearance letter from my PPA, when i got down at the bustop there was a police check point and some officers were there carrying out their duty, as i passed one of them called out "corper " and I replied well done sir and waved at them.... When i finished from my PPA about an hour later, i had walked quite a  distance when the weather changed suddenly, heavy breeze  started blowing as i looked around there was no shade anywhere in sight so i started running towards the bustop "God help me " i prayed silently;  i felt the first heavy drop of rain on my head, and other drops followed, with the heavy rain drops i was getting wet pretty fast i was closer to the bus stop now and the police officers were rushing to their patrol van when one of them saw me and said "corper enter" i did not have much of a choice so i entered. I was sitting inside jeje trying to catch my breathe when two other officers came in one ...

We sincerely apologise for the long break, the wedding series will continue shortly. Thanks for your understanding.

The rate of Domestic violence these days is quite alarming, this is not a new development and only a few of these cases come to limelight. It is true that what God joined together let no man put asunder;  the question now is how many did God join together? People get married for different reasons and most they let their selfish and desperate desire blind them and this  overcomes God’s plan and purpose for them. It is quite sad that in the society where we find ourselves today marriage has become a sort of tool used in measuring a woman’s success; causing so many young people rush into marriage to attain the so called success only to realise that it is a mirage, for those who have the courage they rush back out, some others stay back for different reasons like fear of bringing shame to the family or what people will say at the end of the day they become  victims of domestic violence, while some others stay in name of protecting their children but end up causing...

 The following week Kunle still had not called but by this time Nikky was not thinking about him like she was a week earlier. On Wednesday morning, Nike had just settled in her office when her phone rang it was Kunle on the line, she answered the call quickly. Good morning angel, he started .  First, I must apologize for not calling you all this while. You don't owe me any apology . So does thst mean we're good? Of couse. I would love to take you out for lunch today that is if you allow me. It was sudden, but she could not say no, before she could think of it any further she replied; hope this does not mean am going too fast she thought to herself ; Yes, that will be fine.  I will pick you up at noon and thanks for saying yes. Yes I did it!  Kunle exclaimed after the call. He had been trying to summon courage to call her for over a week and ask her out but the fear of being turned down and hurting his pride kept him; he knew that Nike was an executive and n...

Henry picked a restaurant with a view that over looked the Lagos lagoon, you could catch a glimpse of the third mainland bridge, with the cars held up in traffic causing their headlamp and tail light to produce red and yellow beams, after their meal they sat at the terrace of the restaurant to have a drink, she laid on her back on the relaxing chair looking into the dark sky with shining stars, the bright moonlight, the nice fragrance  that emanated from the flowers on the terrace which filled her nostrils and the cold feel of the evening breeze made her close her eyes and let everything absorb in,  the feeling was awesome especially the thought of being with the people she cared about; for her this was the true definition of peace, love and success she could not help but smile. Kunle had never seen Nike in this kind of mood, his presence was almost not noticed she was carried away, her eyes were closed and she was smiling to herself. Henry did not want her to be interrupted ...

Nikky, as much as you can hold yourself do not have sex with him until you figure out what he really wants, the best way to this is by not visiting him, you should know that we guys can say or do anything just to get under a lady’s skirt especially if she is pretty and you are a true definition of beauty and I want you to understand that any guy you give a chance should see it as a privilege. Nike was speechless as she listened to him, they had had several conversations but tonight he sounded so different, he was revealing things to her and she was trying to grab all of it . Nike tossed restlessly in bed she could not get the thought of Kunle off her mind the way he smiled, he had a very nice dentition, he had grown beards but it was well kept and to think that he was from the West made him a perfect husband material, she checked the time again and again but the night seemed to be too slow; finally when Nike slept off she had a dream where she was preparing kunle’s meal in his house....

I couldn’t get my eyes off you since you walked in, I didn’t think a beautiful lady like you would be here alone so I respected myself enough not to walk up to you immediately, I could not help but notice that you have sat by yourself for quite some time now; i would like to join your table, if you don’t mind. Well am not alone Nike began to respond when Henry came in, he took his seat close to Nike apologized for keeping her waiting, just as he settled he noticed the young man standing there, just then the young man stretched his hand toward him for a handshake “am Olakunle Thompson” you can call me Kunle for short He shook his hand “Henry Mbakwe” Am sorry for disturbing your lady he apologized, she’s very beautiful I must confess; you are a lucky chap. Deep down he wished that it was for real that Nike was his but he knew better than that, on several occasions he had told her jokingly and she had never taken any of them lightly, it always ended up putting a strain on their fr...

Nike had long wanted to move out of her father’s house in order to avoid her mum; whom is a hard nut to crack, lost her husband Chief Adam when Nike was just sixteen, she had done a great job raising her and her siblings. Chief Adams was an international business tycoon that spoilt his family but after his demise  things became a bit difficult for Mrs Adams his wife but she managed to gather the pieces that was left to pull through. And in turn her kids including Nike will give anything for her happiness even if it meant giving up what they wanted. Mum picked the course they studied in the university. she hated and treated the people from the Eastern part with disdain and she tried to raise her children with the same believe, it got worse when her husband's business partner Chief Obineme swindled him in a business they did and he ran into debts, the shock never left him especially when he had to sell off one of his most priced properties in order to relief  the debt, th...

Nike Adams stood in her office and looked out the window the view of the Lagos Marina, was beautiful especially when the lights around water body came on, it was her favorite spot looking out there brought her serenity,she loved nature.  At thirty-three she had accomplished quite a lot for herself, she got her first degree at the age of twenty-one with a summacumlaude in Economics from the university of Lagos she was also the best graduating female of the year, a Summa Charted Accountant, her first job was with a reputable auditing firm, after three years she resigned for her master’s in the UK. Nike Adams was not just a pretty face, she was a combination of beauty and brains;upon her return to Nigeria she was one the most sort after female in the industry, she got an attractive offer from an Oil firm which she settled for, within a few years she became the Chief Financial Officer. She was a very hardworking lady who put optimism to work, her colleagues really respected her for he...