Forgiveness is a two way street; it heals the forgiver and the forgiven. Kosi stretched out his hand towards Eva’s face and placed it gently on her cheeks. She raised her head and stared at him. They remained that way for a few seconds, not saying anything just looking at each other. It was as …
You can run from your problems but just know that they, in turn, are chasing you and it’s only a matter of time before you get tired and they catch up with you. ‘Good evening Mr. Ogbonna.’ ‘Good evening Dr. Audu.’ Kosi stood awkwardly at Dr. Audu’s door. The last time he saw the Doctor …
When you have nothing else worth losing, you place your cards on the table in a gamble and hope that it’s enough to make you win. The following week, Kosi searched his contacts for Doctor Audu’s phone number but it wasn’t there. In a slight panic, he searched his wallet and found his card. He …
One desperate attempt to make everything better. Kosi stared at his phone for the umpteenth time that morning. He had tried his best not to bother Eva. To give her the time she requested for, but then last night he broke. He just couldn’t continue going on without at least hearing her voice. He had …
Always know when it’s time to let go. To stop struggling against the current and understand that you need to accept the pain, the mistakes, the tragedies and just breath. Inhale… exhale. When Eva was finally able to calm her self and get her emotions in check, she got up from the table, took one …
In order to move forward, it is important for us to put our foot down and take a stand because wavering for even the slightest moment could prove deadly. Eva turned to face the sea. She remained like that for a few seconds as if drawing strength from it before finally responding. Her face softened. …
Sometimes all you need to press forward is a few words of encouragement from someone who truly cares. ‘What do you mean? How did this Ebuka guy cause you to have issues with your husband?’ Benjamin asked, genuinely curious. Eva let out a deep sigh. ‘It’s… it’s… You know what really pisses me off about …
When the dam bursts and the floodgates are opened, comfort and understanding are like a salve on an open wound. Benjamin just stared at Eva in confusion. ‘Eva calm down. Please, you’re not making any sense.’ Eva just kept crying and not knowing what else to do, Benjamin stood up from the couch to sit …
Sometimes help comes from the strangest of places and the most unexpected of persons. Eva cried all the way from her house to Doctor Audu’s house. She had called him the moment she went inside her room teary eyed about needing a place to stay and asked him if his guest house was still available. …
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 …
