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"My heart is heavy, I'm done keeping quiet! My husband is gone, and I am sure his village people are responsible 😭😭He wa...
21/03/2026

"My heart is heavy, I'm done keeping quiet! My husband is gone, and I am sure his village people are responsible 😭😭

He was a good man who worked hard in South Korea for six years. He sent every kobo to me, and I used it well. I didn't waste his money on gold or expensive clothes. I stayed in the sun selling tomatoes so I could build the big house we live in today. I built two rental houses and started a fine shop for our children's future. ​But eight months ago, everything changed. My husband went to the village to see his uncles, the same ones who stole his father's land when he was a small boy. He went there with a clean heart, opened for forgiveness but he came back with a strange sickness. In four days, my strong husband was gone 😭😭😭

The worse part,,, Now, the burial is over, but the "mourners" refuse to go home. ​For six months now, my house has become a free hotel. It started with one uncle, but now they are 9 full grown adults in this house. They brought their wives, their grown-up children, and even their grandchildren. They sit under my mango tree from morning till night, eating my food and talking. They don't buy water, they don't buy fuel for the generator, and they don't buy food.

Every day I go to my shop to hustle, and every evening I come back to see more strangers in my parlor. My kids are now sleeping in one small room like goats, while the uncles are stretching their legs in my guest rooms. ​Yesterday, I saw a young girl from the village opening my baby's expensive milk. She was pouring it into a cup to drink as tea. When I shouted, she didn't even sorry. She told me to shut up, that the money used to buy the milk belongs to her "brother," so the milk belongs to the whole family. ​I went to report to the eldest uncle, but he didn't even look at me.

He told me that I am just a wife and I don't have any power. He told me that if I keep complaining about food, they will call a family meeting to take the house and the shops from me. He said a woman who cannot feed her husband's family is not a good wife.. ​My savings are almost getting finished. I am working just to buy bags of rice and pay electricity bills for people who hate me. They are waiting for me to get tired and run away so they can take everything my husband and I worked for 😭😭

​I am tired. I am crying every night. My husband is not even cold in his grave yet, and his people are already dividing my life like shared meat. Honestly I've had enough. Now, If should chase them out, the whole village will say I'm reSponsible for my husband's dth. Seriously, My heart is heavy 😭😭"

20/03/2026

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My own mother asked me to bathe with 7 måd men within 7 days before I can finally give birth, after being pregnant for 2...
20/03/2026

My own mother asked me to bathe with 7 måd men within 7 days before I can finally give birth, after being pregnant for 2 whole years.

Yes! I was pregnant for two years.

Crazy right? But that was exactly what happened to me. And even though it seemed like a dream, I had to. I had no choice but to bathe with 7 måd men just so I could give birth and be free.

How did I become pregnant for more than two years?

This was exactly how it started:

I got married to the most amazing man a few months after I graduated from the university.

His name was Femi.

Femi was 28 years old; just three years older than I. And he was also a Christian just like I was.

But maybe, just maybe, that was the problem. But I didn't know…

On the other hand, my mother was a traditionalist. She was a priestess who served, spoke to and lived by the rules of gods and deities in my village.

I was also part of this until the time I gained admission into the university in the city, so I left the community.

I didn't know that would be the last time I'd set my feet in my own village.

Everything about me transformed on campus in just one night.

It was the very day my roommate had invited me to the campus fellowship.

I was hesitant at first, but when she persisted, I succumbed. So I followed her to church that day.

And it was in that same service, I surrendered my life to Christ.

Ever since then, I stopped going to the village, I stopped calling my mother. In fact, I refrained myself from doing anything that would cause me to visit her in the village.

I thought I was doing the right thing.

Even when I and Femi got betrothed, I didn't invite my mother. Our court wedding was discrete; it was my campus pastors that had represented my parents.

Two months after the marriage, I got pregnant. I could still remember how happy Femi was the moment I showed him the test result.

He hugged me so tightly, so passionately, I couldn't describe the feeling, but it was beautiful.

Months past, I started going for antenatal. There were frequent scans and medical checkups. I was perfectly okay.

In the ninth month when I was expected to give birth, there was no single contraction; nothing happened. But the doctors said I was perfectly okay.

Before we knew it, from nine months, it got to ten, eleven, twelve, one year, and boom! Two years.

I was deeply worried. Many times I got depressed, I cried, but in all of this, Femi was there. He never left me for once despite his busy schedules. He kept assuring me; he often told me everything would be okay.

“My love, If the doctors say you're okay, then believe them,” he would say. "Let's wait… God's time is best."

Life went on, regardless, until the day Femi traveled for a business trip. Leaving just me in the house.

That afternoon, I had just finished crying. I was struggling to put myself to sleep when I received the most unexpected call.

When I checked the caller ID, it was Mama.

I froze.

But something told me to pick it up, and when I did, I almost collapsed from shock.

“My daughter, I know you're pregnant, but if you really want to give birth to that child, you must come to the village immediately and pay the price. Don't ask me any questions.”

To be continued…

WHAT HAPPENED AFTER I BATH£D WITH THE 7 STRANGE MÅD MEN —EPISODE 1

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The day baby came out different 😂,It was a hot afternoon in the village when the news spread like wildfire that Mama Ngo...
17/03/2026

The day baby came out different 😂,
It was a hot afternoon in the village when the news spread like wildfire that Mama Ngozi had finally given birth after nine long months. Everybody was excited because her husband, Emeka, had been disturbing the whole neighborhood every day saying, “When my baby comes, I will do the biggest celebration this village has ever seen!” 😅
So when the nurse finally called him inside the hospital room, Emeka entered proudly like a king. His chest was high, his shoulders were wide, and he was already practicing how he would carry the baby around the village.
The nurse smiled and handed him the newborn baby wrapped in a blanket.
Emeka looked down.
Then he looked again.
Then he looked closer.
His eyes widened like someone who just saw a ghost. 😳
The baby… was completely white. Pink lips, light skin, even tiny golden hair.
Emeka blinked three times.
He looked at the baby.
He looked at his wife.
He looked at his own black arm.
Then he shouted loudly:
“MY WIFE! HOW COME WE GAVE BIRTH TO A WHITE BABY WHILE WE ARE BLACK?!” 😂😭
The entire hospital corridor became silent.
His wife, still tired from delivery, slowly opened one eye and said weakly, “Emeka… what kind of question is that?”
But Emeka had already started calculating like a mathematician.
He brought his arm close to the baby.
Then he brought his wife's arm.
Then he said loudly, “Look! Black plus black is supposed to give black! When did we start getting white?” 🤣🤣
The nurse tried to calm him down. “Sir please relax, sometimes babies can be born light—”
But Emeka was already pacing the room.
“Relax? Nurse, how do you expect me to relax? My calculator is not agreeing with this result!” 😭😂
Soon family members rushed in.
His mother grabbed the baby and shouted happily, “My grandchild!” 🥰
But Emeka quickly stopped her.
“Mama wait! First we must solve this mystery before celebration!” 😭
His mother frowned. “What mystery?”
Emeka pointed at the baby dramatically like a movie detective.
“Mama… LOOK AT THE BABY!” 🤣
His mother looked carefully.
She turned the baby left.
She turned the baby right.
Then she calmly said, “Ahh… this baby fine well well.”
Emeka nearly fainted.
“Mama that is not the problem! Look at the color!”
His mother squinted and said, “Hmm… true o.”
The whole room became quiet.
Even the nurse was now curious. 👀
Then suddenly Emeka’s mother slapped her forehead.
“AHHH! I REMEMBER!” 😂
Everybody jumped.
Emeka shouted, “REMEMBER WHAT?!”
His mother said proudly, “When I was pregnant with you, I used to drink plenty milk every day!”
Emeka blinked.
His wife blinked.
The nurse blinked.
Then the old woman continued confidently:
“So maybe my daughter-in-law also drank plenty milk, and the baby turned white!” 🤣🤣🤣
The nurse almost fell down laughing.
Emeka scratched his head.
He slowly looked at his wife.
“My wife… did you drink milk during pregnancy?”
His wife nodded slowly.
“Yes… the doctor said it’s good for the baby.”
Emeka suddenly clapped his hands.
“AHHH! NOW I UNDERSTAND!” 😭😂
He carried the baby happily and shouted:
“MY CHILD! YOU ARE THE POWER OF MILK!” 🥛🤣
The whole hospital burst into laughter.
Even the doctor passing by asked, “What is going on here?”
And Emeka proudly announced:
“Doctor, no problem again! The mystery has been solved… it’s the milk!” 😂😂
Meanwhile the nurse quietly whispered to another nurse:
“Someone please hide the milk in this hospital before this man writes a scientific book about it.” 🤣🤣🤣

MORAL LESSON:

Sometimes people panic before understanding simple things. Relax first… think later! 😄

17/03/2026

Love and Sacrifice
Part 1

JohnPaul's Uncle called JohnPaul and told him they have to find the missing office files.There are secrets details in th...
22/01/2026

JohnPaul's Uncle called JohnPaul and told him they have to find the missing office files.

There are secrets details in those files that we can't allow to get out. Mr. Philip said.

Secrets details? There are secrets in those files? What type of secrets? JohnPaul asked his Uncle. The important thing now is for us to find those files. The Uncle said.

JohnPaul came out of the restroom in the hospital and went back to Mary's ward.

How's she doing? JohnPaul asked the nurse. You have to stay outside. The nurse said.

What's happening? JohnPaul asked. Just stay outside. The nurse said.

The nurse wanted to attend to Mary and they asked JohnPaul to stay outside.

JohnPaul stayed outside and was very worried.

He waited outside Mary's ward until the nurse was done with what she was doing. He went back inside and Mary was finally awake.

JohnPaul? Mary called his name. Mary thank God you are awake.

Where am I? Mary asked JohnPaul. You are in the hospital. You collapsed. JohnPaul said.

Where's my boyfriend? Mary asked JohnPaul. What do you mean where is your boyfriend? He isn't here. He is not here. He put you in this position. JohnPaul said.

Where is he now? Mary asked. He isn't here Mary, relax and get better first. JohnPaul said.

I can't relax. I can't. Mary said. Why? Why can't you relax? JohnPaul asked. He is going to k!ll me. I hope you didn't hit him? Mary said to JohnPaul.

What are you even talking about? A man left this brú!ses on your face and you really want to beg him for forgiveness? What is going on? What does this boyfriend of yours have on you? JohnPaul asked Mary.

Mary was quiet. She didn't say anything. You should focus on getting better Mary and forget about your boyfriend. You are a strong woman. JohnPaul said.

But all this words didn't make Mary to stop crying, instead she cried the more.

Should we involve the police? JohnPaul finally asked after a brief silence.

No, No, No... Don't involve the police. No one is talking about police here. Mary said.

JohnPaul knew for sure there was something Mary's boyfriend was holding against her, there was more to it in their relationship.

He can't tell exactly what it is, he can't tell exactly what is wrong but with time, he will definitely find out.

I will go home and take my bath. I will come back tomorrow. JohnPaul said to Mary. Okay. Mary replied.

JohnPaul went out and ordered an Uber. He called his uncle again to tell him, he was going home.

There's something about her relationship Uncle, she feel scared of her boyfriend. JohnPaul said.

What's her boyfriend's name? Mr. Philip asked JohnPaul.

Hmmm. I didn't get to ask her that Uncle, I will definitely ask her tomorrow. We have to do some findings on that boy. JohnPaul said.

No problem. Mr. Philip said. I will be sleeping at my rented apartment tonight. JohnPaul said and hung up the call.

JohnPaul went to his small rented apartment and entered there. Few minutes inside the house. He heard a knock on the door.

He quickly came out to check who it was, but he saw no one at the door. Instead he saw an envelope by the door.

He opened the envelope and there was a message written in a piece of paper for him.

"Watch your back". He knew exactly that he has gotten himself into a big trouble...

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Title: The Underdog7

Mary asked JohnPaul to leave her house despite her been in pains.JohnPaul was on his way out of the house when he met a ...
22/01/2026

Mary asked JohnPaul to leave her house despite her been in pains.

JohnPaul was on his way out of the house when he met a man who was coming into the apartment. The man introduced himself as Mary's boyfriend.

JohnPaul didn't want to conclude but he felt whatever Mary was going through, it had something to do with the supposed boyfriend.

The boyfriend even looked more angry seeing JohnPaul in his girl's house, even though JohnPaul introduced himself as a colleague at work.

JohnPaul went back to the office, when he got to the office the HR(Human Resource) Manager asked him where he was coming from.

I went to visit Mary, I just wanted to make sure she was alright. JohnPaul replied.

You went to visit Mary? How did you know her house? The HR asked JohnPaul.

Really? She's my colleague at work, I'm closer to her here than any other staff so yes, I know her house. JohnPaul said.

Okay, so is she okay? The HR asked JohnPaul. She's a bit under the weather. She's sick. But she will resume work soon.

That day JohnPaul stood in for Mary-the receptionist. He took her position as the receptionist.

JohnPaul was covering up for Mary when he realized he had misplaced his house keys. The keys must have fell down in Mary's house, He didn't know for sure, But he first of all search the offices he had entered for the day but he couldn't find the keys. So he decided to go back to Mary's house.

Only for him to arrive outside the house and hear Mary screaming loudly for help.

JohnPaul immediately pushed the door open and rushed to the bedroom only to find Mary's boyfriend b3ating her up.

JohnPaul had to push him away from her. He got angry and came for JohnPaul, but JohnPaul f0ught back and béat him blue-black.

When he couldn't fight back he stood up and left. This is not the end. I promise you that. This is not the end. The boyfriend said and ran out.

Mary was now weak that she couldn't even speak. JohnPaul had to rush her to the hospital and stayed in the hospital with her while the doctor attended to her.

JohnPaul was in the hospital with Mary when his phone rang and it was his uncle calling.

JohnPaul where have you been since morning? The uncle asked him.

I'm with Mary. JohnPaul replied. You are with Mary? What happened to Mary? The Uncle asked him.

She was abús3d by her supposed boyfriend. JohnPaul said. Abúséd? The Uncle asked

Yes, he left many brú!ses on her body. It's very bâd. JohnPaul said.

Do you know where the boyfriend is now? The Uncle asked him. No I don't. JohnPaul replied.

Have you guys been able to find the missing office files? JohnPaul asked his uncle. We are still working on that. The Uncle said.

Okay, any news about the Manager's whereabout? JohnPaul asked.

Nothing yet, the k!dnappers haven't called yet for ransom or anything. We are still in the dark and the police still haven't given us any useful information. The Uncle said.

What is really happening? JohnPaul asked his Uncle.

We have to find those files before it gets to the wrong hands. There are important informations inside those file that isn't supposed to get leaked. The Uncle said to JohnPaul.

Why are you telling me this now? JohnPaul said to his uncle...

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Title: The Underdog 6.

JohnPaul went to the office the next day after the k!dnap of the manager only to realize that the receptionist wasn't on...
22/01/2026

JohnPaul went to the office the next day after the k!dnap of the manager only to realize that the receptionist wasn't on seat and there was a missing file in the office.

He didn't want to take strict actions to avoid suspicions. He just asked some of the office staffs if they have seen Mary. They all said they haven't seen or heard from Mary the receptionist that day.

The office staffs were waiting for the CEO of the company to come and address the issue at hand which was the k!dnap of the manager, everyone in the company was there when it happened.

JohnPaul was just an intern, so he stayed calm until his uncle Mr. Philip arrived the company. Immediately an urgent meeting was called.

The CEO asked about the whereabout of the Intern-JohnPaul but he wasn't around.

Immediately the CEO arrived, JohnPaul went to the human resources manager office and check for the address of Mary.

Immediately he got the address, he headed out. He went to look for her.

Non of the workers knew where exactly JohnPaul went to, he was just an intern, so they continued their meeting without him.

When he got to her house, he knocked, but no one responded and no one came to open the door.

He knocked continuously again but no one came to open the door. He finally realized that the door was a bit opened.

So he pushed the door forward from outside and went in.

Mary!!! JohnPaul called out. But no one responded. Mary!!! He called again, but no one answered.

He was beginning to believe his suspicion. Mary st0le the office files. She must have changed her environment. Those were the thoughts going through JohnPaul's head until he arrived her bedroom and saw Mary laying there just like that.

Mary? JohnPaul called out but she didn't respond.

Mary? JohnPaul called again, she didn't respond then JohnPaul saw some bruises around her eyes and others around her hands.

He was about to touch the ones around her eyes, still calling her name "Mary". Then unexpectedly Mary sprang up...

She couldn't really tell what happened. What happened? Mary asked JohnPaul.

I should be asking you, who did this to you? JohnPaul asked Mary.

Mary looked at the bruises on her hands. It's okay, it's literally nothing. She said. It's not nothing. You missed work today, who did this to you? Who b3at you this bâd? JohnPaul asked Mary.

You should go, you shouldn't be here, I will meet you at work. Mary said.

I'm here now Mary, you should at least talk to me. JohnPaul said.

What are you going to do about it when I talk to you? You are just an intern JohnPaul. All this is bigger than you. Mary said.

What do you mean by all this is bigger than me? You are speaking in parables and I don't seem to understand you. JohnPaul said.

It's better you don't understand me. Mary said.

Talk to me Mary. JohnPaul said. Just leave. Please you have to leave now. Mary said. Why? JohnPaul asked concerned. Just leave JohnPaul. Please Leave!!!. Mary yelled.

Okay. Okay. I will. JohnPaul said and was heading out only to meet a guy who was standing by the door.

Who are you? The guy asked JohnPaul. I'm Mary's colleague at work. My Name is JohnPaul and you? JohnPaul asked stretching forth his hands to the man. Mary's boyfriend. He replied without smiling and went into the apartment...

Whatever Mary was going through, it got something to do with the boyfriend. JohnPaul just noticed that...

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Title: The Underdog 5.

A young CEO pretended to be an intern in his own company.JohnPaul was staying abroad when he started sending his uncle M...
16/01/2026

A young CEO pretended to be an intern in his own company.

JohnPaul was staying abroad when he started sending his uncle Mr Philip money to invest in Nigeria.

He told his uncle to build houses for him, buy properties for him and also build a company for him.

Ten years after all this sacrifice JohnPaul came back to the country to take over his wealth.

Mr Philip was excited to see his nephew. He showed him the things he has been able to achieve with the money he has been sending for him.

The establishments and investment. They talked about going to the company to see his investment, An automobile company.

JohnPaul at first agreed to this. But on the day of going to meet his staffs. JohnPaul changed his mind.

He told his uncle that he instead want to be introduced as an intern in the company and not by him. He want to kind of apply then his uncle will approve.

If he comes as an intern, he will be able to find out who and who are genuinely working for the company. What JohnPaul didn't know is that this simple act will unveil alot of secrets in the company.

So one fateful Wednesday he went to the company dressed up nice and clean. Infact when the gateman saw him, they thought he was some kind of investor. Because he was dressed in an expensive suit. Even without coming with his own car his appearance spoke alot. The gateman of course thought he came to buy his own car.

He got to the company, the receptionist was smiling at him. Did you come to purchase a car; sir? or make an investment with us? The receptionist happily asked.

I am here to see your manager. JohnPaul said. Okay sir. Sit tight, the manager will be here any moment from now. The receptionist said.

Thirty minutes later, the receptionist brought a wine for JohnPaul. On the company. Feel at home sir. The receptionist smiled and said.

Is the manager not here yet? JohnPaul asked. Just few more minutes sir. The receptionist replied.

JohnPaul sipped the wine that was given to him and waited for the manager.

Three hours later the manager finally arrived the company.

JohnPaul stood up to greet him but he ignored JohnPaul's greeting and went straight to his office.

The receptionist finally called the secretary to inform the manager that someone was here to see him.

Immediately the information was given, it took the manager thirty minutes to finally replied and told the Secretary to tell the receptionist to let JohnPaul in.

JohnPaul went to the manager's office. Which car do you want to buy? The manager asked JohnPaul.

I don't want to buy any car sir. JohnPaul replied. You don't want to buy any car? Then why are you here? The Manager asked JohnPaul.

I'm actually the one that applied for the intern position. JohnPaul said.

And immediately the manager pulled off his glasses and starred properly at JohnPaul. Is that why you are dressed like this? The Manager asked.

Like how? Sir. JohnPaul asked the manager. So you are the new intern? The manager asked JohnPaul. Yes sir, that's if you have approved me as your intern sir. JohnPaul replied.

The Manager looked at JohnPaul once again and started pressing his laptop.

Intern? The Manager called JohnPaul. Sir. JohnPaul replied.

You have been employed. You can start work tomorrow. The Manager said.

Thank you sir. JohnPaul replied. You can leave now. The Manager said.

Just as JohnPaul was leaving the company he collided with his uncle Mr. Philip.

Sorry sir. I'm truly sorry sir. JohnPaul said and left. The receptionist saw him again.

Good afternoon sir. Which car did you conclude on buying? The receptionist asked JohnPaul.

Buy? JohnPaul asked the receptionist. Yes sir. But I prefer you go for the GLE. The receptionist said.

I I didn't come here to buy a car. JohnPaul said. You didn't come here to buy a car? What then did you come here to do? The receptionist asked JohnPaul.

I'm actually the new Intern. JohnPaul said. Intern? The receptionist exclaimed.

Yes mam, is there a problem? JohnPaul asked the receptionist.

The Receptionist didn't say another word, JohnPaul left the company back to his house.

Later that evening his uncle returned. Everyone was talking about you in the office today. The uncle said. Right? JohnPaul asked. Your dressing was a bit too much.

They first of all think you are wealthy. In fact they all still think you are wealthy. The Uncle said.

That's not good. JohnPaul said. Yeah, that's not good. That's not the impression we want to give out. The uncle replied.

There was a minute of silence between them.

"I know exactly what to do". JohnPaul said and smiled.

"What do you plan on doing Nephew"? Mr. Philip anxiously and curiously asked JohnPaul.

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Title: The Undergo

My Friend Jide called me to inform me about a Private Teacher Job vacancy.I have been Job hunting for some time now, so ...
10/01/2026

My Friend Jide called me to inform me about a Private Teacher Job vacancy.

I have been Job hunting for some time now, so I really needed a Job.

Bro please make sure you go to the house today as many other people would want to apply. Jide said to me over the phone.

Immediately he hung up the call, he sent me the address of the house.

I immediately took some of my credentials and dressed up to go apply for the Job.

I booked an uber and went to the house. Luckily when I got to the house, I was the only applicant there.

The security man opened the gate and let me in. When I entered the compound, the guard directed me into the house.

The guard asked me to sit down and the house help offered me a glass of wine.

I sat down and waited for chief to come down. I was sipping my wine when chief came down stairs.

I noticed how no staff in the house said a word to me, they just kept on directing me on what to do only. It felt strange, but I never paid attention.

I was alone with him in the sitting room as the guard and house help left us.

Do you know why you are here? The chief asked me. To be a private teacher. I said. A private teacher. I believe you know what your Job is? He asked me. Yes sir. To teach. I said. To teach my daughter. My daughter had this accident, which resulted to difficult in communication.

So I want you to be her private tutor until she is okay. The Chief said. I'm sorry about the accident. I said. There's no need to be sorry. Just do your job. The chief said. Okay sir. I replied.

I will pay you N500k monthly, if I see how good you are with the job, I will double the pay. The chief said. I was overwhelmed with Joy. Thank you sir. I said.

Just then a beautiful chocolate skinned lady walked down stairs to the sitting room where I was with Chief.

I was about to go call you Jane. The Chief said. Ayochidi right? The chief asked me. Yes sir. Ayochidi. I replied. This is my daughter Jane. You will be teaching her. The chief said.

I will go upstairs and attend to something now, you two can get along. The Chief said as he went upstairs.

Hello Jane; My Name is Ayochidi and I hope we get along. I said to Jane with a smiling face.

Run! Jane said to me. What? I asked her confused. Run! She said again. I saw tears all over Jane's eye.

I was confused because I didn't know why she wanted me to run.

Was she in danger in her own father's house?

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Title: The Private Teacher 1.

My neighbour's 7 year old daughter comes to my house almost every weekend to finish my snacks but I enjoy the company .O...
09/01/2026

My neighbour's 7 year old daughter comes to my house almost every weekend to finish my snacks but I enjoy the company .

Once she comes, she commands that I put Moana or Frozen for her on the Tv & I obey then she sits on my couch (doesn't say a word) watches tv & when when she's bored she leaves

Sometimes she'd help me with little chores around the house-cleaning, folding towels & even washing the dishes when I cook@ajebowriter

It was an unspoken partnership; I gave her snacks and juice, and in return, she helped make my bachelor's flat feel alive.

Her mother, Chinyere, is a single mom who owns a hair salon and is hardly at home. Ada's visits became something of a silent arrangement between us. It wasn't spoken, but I could tell that Ada enjoyed coming over-maybe cos it was quieter here, more comfy compared to the busy salon.

One day, while working from home, I overheard voices outside my window. It was one of my nosy neighbors, Margaret talking to chinyere

"Why do u let ur daughter visit that man all the time?" she hissed "Do u even know what he's capable of? What if he tovches her inappropriately? U've seen him-nobody ever visits him, always alone.”

Chinyere, to her credit, defended me. "Ada likes him. He's kind to her & I've never heard her complain about anything of such."

But Margaret wasn't convinced. "It's better u keep ur daughter away before something happens. These men, they can be dangerous."

I was too shocked to make any sound as I sat frozen in my bed. Me? Dangerous? How could anyone think that of me? I couldn't bring myself to step outside that day. The shame was too much.

The next day, I heard a soft knock on my door. It was Ada, holding a half-eaten biscuit and waiting to enter.

I hid and didn't answer. The next thing, her mother appeared out of nowhere, dragging her back.

I could hear the sounds of her flogging her daughter & her screams. (Story by Ajebo Writer) That was the last time Ada came to my house.

Instead, she started spending her day at Margaret's house. I watched her from a distance, coming & going every day without even looking in my direction. I felt bad but there was nothing I could do.

Yesterday I came back late from work & I saw police everywhere. Curious, I asked another neighbor what had happened.

"Margaret has been arrested,” he said.

"Arrested ke? For what?" I asked, shocked

He looked left & right then lowered his voice & said "Omo, she be l***o & she deh knack all the small small girls for area even that your small friend."

I couldn't breathe.

Apparently, one of her victims got angry that Margaret chased her away because she was busy with Ada and went to report to her mum, confessing everything the aunty has been doing to her.

When the mom went to confront her,

she caught Margaret red-handed, nak3d, ontop Ada. That's how she screamed and alerted the neighbours.

Tears started dropping from my eyes because I had genuinely grown fond of Ada. (Story by Aje boWriter) To think that she was safer with me than her own gender was a truth too bitter to swallow.

The End.

Story by Ajebowriter.

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