You can’t put bandages over gunshot wounds. Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is walk away. Kosi just stared at Eva. He didn’t know what to say or how to begin. Eva’s face, on the other hand, seemed calm and collected. She marched straight to Kosi, put her arms around him and …
They say ‘Almost cannot kill a bird.’ But could it possibly save a marriage? Kosi’s heart was beating erratically in his chest. What’s going on? Did Hope just confess that she has always had feelings for me? That she still does? Shit! This complicates everything. What am I going to do? His mind raced. ‘When …
There are certain mistakes we make that no matter how hard we work to forget or move past them, they always manage to find a way back. ‘Eva.’ Kosi repeated her name slowly. As if waking up from a slumber, he quickly got up from his seat at the dining table in a rush to …
I’ve come to realize that life is never just black and white but a kaleidoscope of colours of varying shades. Things are rarely ever as simple as you may think. ‘Was there an emergency at the hospital?’ Doctor Audu sighed as he walked inside his house. He dropped his bag by the door, ignoring the …
Nothing stings worse than the betrayal of a person you hold dear and nothing annoys more than the hypocrisy of a person you once held in high esteem. When Eva finally came to, she was alone in her hospital room with Doctor Audu. ‘Mmm… Doctor?’ Eva murmured, still a bit groggy. Doctor Audu who was …
When we are guilty of an act, it’s in the best interest of everyone to admit our wrongs no matter how difficult doing so may be or seem to be. It was as though the air had been sucked out of the room. Everyone watched with bated breath, their eyes following Ebuka’s movement as he …
You can only run for so long. The consequences are never too far behind and unlike you, they never get tired. As if touched by hot water, Kosi removed his hands from Hope’s arm. Eva noticed the movement but refused to comment on it. She just watched him. ‘Mi amor, you don’t need this stress. …
There are times where we put ourselves in situations. Difficult situations. And then we try as hard as possible to avoid the consequences but then, we have to understand that running away from a problem never completely solves it. Ebuka used his teeth to gently nibble on Eva’s lips, the sensation caused her to shiver. …
In Law, there’s something we call, Res Ipsa Loquitur which means, The facts speak for themselves. ‘Ok! I think I have everything I need.’ Hope turned at the sound of Kosi’s voice and her jaw dropped in surprise. In Kosi’s right hand was a bag which contained a beautiful off white wedding gown wrapped in …
There are periods in our lives that are filled with so much uncertainty. In those times, clarity sometimes comes in the guise of friendly acquaintances or random strangers. ‘Ok Eva.’ Dr Audu began as he looked through Eva’s case file. ‘Your vitals are fine. Everything seems to be normal… except the amnesia.’ They both shared …
