A Sly From The Dark
**I really can't tell if you have had any encounters with demons. If you have ., How did you survive it? If you haven't., I bet you would love to read this.**
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Adaora Peter's, a teenage girl of about eighteen years of age., Found life so disheartening. She lost her parents in a one-time ordeal with armed robbers on a general robbery attack in their community years back. She lived by begging strangers in the very busy street of Lagos for months before her maternal aunt Madame Roselyn decided to take her in.
Adaora's first 3 months at Madame's house was quite peaceful., But all of a sudden., As if Madame was being bewitched, started maltreating Adaora. She would beat out life from the poor girl on every little mistake she made. This soon started attracting sympathy from neighbors and on_lookers towards Adaora. So many people saw her as a responsible and hard-working young lad, the reason for the unscrupulous maltreatments gotten from Madame Roselyn, were what many couldn't fathom or lay fingers on.
Days became weeks, weeks, months. Then came a day, Adaora set out to do some furniture cleaning in Madame's warehouse. While cleaning, a strong wind blew across the well-spaced room, sweeping her off her feet. As if that wasn't enough, it damaged the windows and caused the scattering of so many expensive glasses down to the floor. Well, she couldn't understand what came about this, because she found herself on the floor. Just then, Madame broke in all anger and raged.
Adaora!!
Look at what you have done., My business, you just ruined everything. Adaora was emotionless and speechless., Of cause, what would a girl like her do when she found it difficult to understand what just happened. She has been beaten to hell and back again., Right from the warehouse, down to their apartment.
"Why would Madame treat that poor girl harshly"., So many on_lookers lamented.
Yes!! Why would she do so? What happened to the ever-sweet and caring Madame Roselyn for the first 3 months of adaora's arrival to her apartment.
Well., Too many unanswered questions I guess.
Estelle Davies, Madame Roselyn's neighbor, has been silently watching everything happening all this while. She knew Adaora to be responsible and Madame caring too. But what she couldn't place her fingers on was the sudden change of approach of Madame
She spoke with Adaora and promised to vindicate and come to her rescue as soon as she gets a similar experience. Well, Estella didn't have to wait too long because Madame beat Adaora the next day. So, without wasting so much time, she booked an appointment with her attorney and had a case against Madame.
The day for the case finally came, and Madame was certified indisposed by her lawyer., So the judge had adjourned the case till further notice.
The next date was fixed, still with no sign of Madame. Now the judge had to book another appointment for them for the very last time. If Madame didn't show up., He would consider Adaora innocent and charge her (Madame) for child abuse and domestic violence.
The last day for the case was fixed, and just as planned, Madame showed up in her usual glamorous wear. The process had started when Madame was asked a very thought-provoking question "Madame Roselyn., Did you, or did you not love Adaora as a child you never had? "
"I did," she said.,
" So, why then maltreat her almost to the point of death? " Adaora's lawyer asked Madame Roselyn
At this point., Madame was both angered, emotionally triggered, and hurt. Where was all that coming from, she had asked herself. She turned over and looked at Adaora eyeball to eyeball. For some seconds, she lost consciousness of herself and became void of happenings in her environment. And just then, adaora's lawyer had asked again "did you, or did you not love Adaora Madame Roselyn?. If yes, why maltreat her.
Madame of cause, couldn't help but nod in the affirmative and keep the other complementary question unanswered.
"At this point., I declare Madame Roselyn guilty of child abuse and domestic violence. Adaora is free to stay in her house without any fears of maltreatments from her, if any, Madame would be charged heavily., Which may cost her her own life. Meanwhile, Adaora could still decide to leave and stay with whoever she feels like.
I hereby sentence Madame Roselyn to 5year imprisonment for child abuse and maltreatment."
" Court "!!!
At this., The judge took his leave, followed by onlookers, well-wishers of the innocent and guilty parties.
Adaora moved in with Estelle Davies. Estelle was kind-hearted and more caring than the latter., Even though she was a mother of a girl of six, Florence. And a wife too, though Mr. Davies was usually out of town.
Adaora, began acting weird after a while. She had been seen in her room with brightly lit candlesticks on more than 3 occasions by Florence, who told her mum afterward. But Adaora being a witch was the least on Mrs. Estelle Davies's mind. Soon after, tragedy struck the Davies family. Mr. Davies went bankrupt and had so many crashed business deals., Florence dropped out of school and so was Adaora as a result of this. At this time, Estelle was already pregnant with her second child, and there weren't finances enough to provide for everyone, and yet, they were welcoming another.
Florence now stayed at home every day and began noticing strange things. On one occasion., She was live-streaming a musical got talent show when the light was suddenly ripped off.
Hello??
Little Florence cried aloud. From a distance, she could spotlight in other rooms but she couldn't understand why it had to be her room's light that tripped off suddenly.
Muew!! Came a sound, shallow it started till it became a fierce one.
Then a terrific image zoomed off in her face with speed like that of light, making her more scared, tensed, and afraid. She could see different creatures in her room flying all around her, she could see herself floating on air amidst these dreadful creatures.
Where was she?, She had asked herself. She tried screaming, but it seemed like the demons had taken her voice from her. She had closed her eyes, and saw herself in a white garment, with some other kids around a table, as a calabash was being passed from person to person, with each kid having a sip of something that looked like blood in it.
Deep down., She never wanted to have a taste of whatever it was they were drinking, but just as if her hands and mouth were against her wish not to take., Her hands were already holding the cup, and her lips were already out, and that was how she had gotten to drink the unknown substance.
She opened her eyes and found herself sleeping on the couch she had left minutes ago, floating up in the sky, and down to where she had drunk the substance. Little did she know she had been initiated into being a witch by Adaora.
I'm sure you're wondering how she knew Adaora got her initiated., I'll tell you.
When she woke up, she saw Adaora right beside her, and just then adaora spoke up. "Congratulations Florence., We have work to do".
This was exactly the voice of the leader of the white garment crew she just woke up from. Could adaora actually be the head witch?
Florence, couldn't tell any soul about Adaora being a witch, because whether she liked it or not., She was already one of them.
The next evening., Estelle had come home highly devastated. She had slept that night and had terrible dreams about Adaora trying to take away something precious from her. But everything happening in a hush, so she was unable to place her fingers on it.
The next day, she has woken up to seeing bloodstains in her pajamas.
Ahh!!!
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My baby!! She had cried bitterly, with her family members, and Adaora showing the greatest concern.
Well, Adaora had feasted on her unborn baby the previous night at the ritual of Florence.
Florence has eaten her own baby brother., Without knowing.
A few weeks after Estelle had gotten back to her feet., She went on to carry personal investigations about this Adaora of girl, who seemed more dangerous than ever to her now.
She went to the police station to look for her old friend Madame Roselyn and asked a few questions about Adaora. And her replies confirmed everything. Adaora used a spell on Madame to maltreat her, in order to attract sympathy from neighbors and on-lookers., Because she know Estelle would definitely come to her rescue. It was all planned from the beginning. How patient witches could actually be.
Estelle had always been the target. She escaped being bewitched as a kid, and now the witches were back for her, at last, to get her daughter bewitched too. Good thing Estelle's mum belonged to a rival coven and had countered the initiation rites on Florence her granddaughter.
With all this information., Estelle was ready to bring Adaora to justice. But just as planned., Adaora had vaporized into the thin air. Good thing she left Florence behind.
I am Florence's close friend how she escaped being bewitched is what I can't fathom.
Believe me, witches are real.
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My First Love
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It was the end of my primary education. I was going to be admitted into secondary school. chose ROLEX COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE as it wasn't considered as being one of the best schools in town. They were 1st class in terms of teaching and inculcating morals in their students. They were known to have qualified and educated teachers too. I was raised to love education and so my entrance into Junior Secondary School was going to be a very interesting experience for me.
I sat for the entrance examination and emerged with flying colors. Finally, I was admitted into the school after going through other admission procedures. I was intelligent of course but then I also had competitors. I had so much passion for science and I did well in the subjects. We were of a good number in class but there were more females than males. The files were smart and intelligent, they always wanted to be at the top of the class but then they had me to contend with. The first term came to end successfully and I didn't fail to go home with an excellent result. We had just 2weeks holiday before we'd return to school.
At the expiration of the 2weeks holiday, we returned to school for the second term. The school was so much fun.
Two years later, I graduated from Junior Secondary School after successfully writing my junior school certificate examination.
New students were admitted to join us in the Senior Secondary School. One of those admitted was Nicollete. She was the only one that captivated me among all the new students admitted. Of course, she was very beautiful and well endowed especially for a young girl of 16 years of age. At first, I liked her just as a casual friend. She started to unpack and settle down for classwork on her own. At break time I summoned courage and walked up to her. Hi, I greeted her and she replied Hello. I offered to assist her with updating her notebooks which she accepted. Luckily for me, there was a lot we had in common. Not long afterward, I and Nicollete became best of friends and classmates. We did almost everything together as if we were siblings. She was very intelligent. We had most of the assignments and research done together. We were always sent to represent the class in quizzes and debates. She was very outspoken and confident in everything she did.
We graduated into SS2 class and it was then it dawned on me that I was falling in love with Nicolette. I tried everything possible to hide it from her. I avoided her most times and when with her, I tried not to have direct eye contact with her. She noticed the new changes and got worried. One afternoon, she called me to our favorite tree in the field and asked me what was going on. I told her nothing was wrong with me. She didn't press further because she was someone who respected privacy no matter how close they were. I controlled my feelings for her until we graduated into SS 3 class. We wrote our final exams and graduated from secondary school. As was the school tradition, a send forth party was always organized for graduating students, and a night before the send forth we had prom night.
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Friday night was the D-Day for the prom party. Since Nicollete was my best pal we were to be together that night as partner's but little did she know that I felt something serious for her. When it was dance time, I held her close to me like she was going to disappear from me the next minute. We had a little dance and I asked her to come out with me.
I took her to the school garden, I intended to tell her everything I felt for her from the first day I saw her. She was confused I perceived as she has never seen me in such a mood. She only followed me because she trusted me.
Nicole, I began, I'm sorry about all I'll be saying here but trust me it's the truth and I can't hold it to myself anymore. I have always had feelings for you since the first day I saw you. At first, it was your beauty, but later on, I knew it wasn't just your beauty that endeared me to you but every other feature you possess. Without mincing words Nicole, I must confess that I'm very much in love with you. Pls don't say no to me, I pleaded.
All the while I have been talking, Nicollete stood still, shocked I guess, she couldn't believe what her ears just heard but anyways to cut the long story short, she accepted my proposal. My joy knew no bounds.
This is the story of how my first love life began
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My first time on a movie set
There is the first time in everything we do, the first time you cry, the first time you laugh, the first time you start walking as weird as it is the first time you got angry.
that faithful day I was searching for a job in Lagos, I just finished high school so I needed something to do so I can get myself some things or take care of myself. it is like a norm that after you finish high school is either you learn a skill or you work to earn but if your parents have the capacity at that moment they will ask you to further your studies, for me I wanted to work cos I like money ( not love, there is a difference). I saw an audition poster that has the faces of some of my favorite Nollywood actors, that was what got my attention (some people do ask me how to get into the movies, this is how I got in lol)
The contact was the next thing on my mind, I have been looking for this kind of opportunity finally at my fingertips 'Do you want to become a superstar now is the opportunity was boldly written there, of course, I want to be one I said to myself I didn't know I had dropped my CV on the floor, what does it matter anyway I am no longer in search of a job I am on my way to stardom(smile). This is what happens to some of us who saw a big profit in an investment they won't think twice to invest then end up being scammed but in my case, I am not investing hahaha
That Saturday morning was the audition day I was among the latecomers which we were asked to pay a fine before we are allowed into the venue, who does that! well I got no choice, on getting inside oh my God the crowd was much, truly many people are after this my dream which I didn't realize on time that the race is not for me alone. where do I start okay from the fashion aspect, a lot of men and women with varieties of dresses, comparing my dress with theirs, of course, there is no match at all and that doesn't mean there was those I wasn't better than but the gap was annoying
Beauty was what I couldn't help but notice especially the ladies, the beauty of some are like they are just coming out from God's beautification department (oh Jesus lord) my mom so call me her beautiful boy but in their midst, I am just like a half baked but as a sharpshooter, I have some hormones which attract the opposite gender towards me with easy and I am social so to mingle with the beautiful ones won't be a problem but is not yet time focus my inner me said, I won't fail to also recognize the handsome guys too especially those with their ride but they are of no importance to me, after all, no man is ugly
Next!!! was what was echoing in the building until it reaches my turn, what can you do young man? the director asked I can do anything I mean I can play any role I said, yes you read it well I can play any role it is like a God's kind of gift in me I don't need a lot of practice to get it right but in this case, it was my first time acting in front of a crowd like this, I have been a drama leader in my small church but here is different and my heartbeat is not helping added with the stage fright
The next week I got a text to come to the same venue for the final screening well I made it to the final stage, the happiness was overflowing like a spiritual anointing may be like that of Elijah haha. Getting there I didn't see some of the faces I saw last time they are fewer now, should I say good or bad well let me mind my business, oh I didn't also see Rita the girl I collected her number the last time I remember telling her I like her and I will love if we could be friends, for now, hope you didn't forget I am a sharpshooter, she accepted without any hesitation maybe because of my performance that day cos I received some compliments after the director told me to act like a mad man, I tried on that one cos it was so easy. maybe she didn't make it to the final stage I could also remember she couldn't bring out tears when she was asked to cry, i didn't call her before now to know if she was coming credit goes to the lack of airtime, and naturally, I don't like calls if you are not on WhatsApp we cant communicate well so there was no way to reach out for her, I deleted her number instantly cos we won't meet again and I don't even know where she lives
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On the first day of shooting, scene one was a forest scene and i happen to be among those crossing the forest according to the scene but i wasn't in the first scene of that day. Because the production house is a film academy we were thought some things before the deal day which some are:
How to avoid the camera
The fear of the camera
Putting yourself in the shoes of your character
Understanding the writer's mind
Sticking to the script and mastering your lines
Spacing and blocking etc
According to toe the lectures the camera has a way of differentiating a professional and a novice, this aspect of acting is a huge problem for most upcoming actors, they don't know how to avoid the camera (not looking into the camera while acting) and this is an unintentional act irrespective of your age.
Artists on set in the next scene? this is the beginning of my disgrace, I happen to be the one with the longest line in this scene and as a first-timer, it was a challenge to me, camera rolling! the cinematographer calls out, followed by the continuity, Action! the director call, boom within a twinkle of an eye I forgot all the lines that I have been practicing for weeks, in this case, it wasn't to avoid the camera it was the fear of the camera or will I say stage fright.
I will give your role to another person the director said to me, yes there are many who are praying for you not to get the lines so they can take it from you, some minutes later I was still standing like someone who lost network connection in my brains I can only hear voices but I couldn't figure out who was talking and you can say I was in shock but God being God of last minutes here comes this sudden rain from nowhere to disrupt that moment leaving the director with no choice than to shoot the interior scenes then giving me the opportunity to learn from those who are doing it well.
the next day of shooting was like tea and bread for me cos the Egyptians I see today I shall see them no more! at the end of my scene, the director gave me more roles and I decided to enroll in a film school where I learned the filmmaking business
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Never trust men: a true life story
This is a true-life story of a girl named Angel
I was at the age of 18 when I entered university, I was to study medicine but later went for lab technician. My first year in school wasn’t friendly because we had to sit up to pass. I never knew reading wasn’t the only thing you do in school. The first day I entered the class there was this particular guy that was lost looking at me. I made friends after some weeks in school but I had just one bestie who I loved so much, we did so many things too in our first semester. Later in our second semester, that same guy kept on disturbing me and I was forced to tell him to wait for one year I will accept him. It was almost close to the exam period, I didn’t know I had to study with other people so I can understand and pass. I kept on studying alone at home even though I don’t understand most things I studied. It was the exam period we wrote our exams and was waiting for results to come out. We waited and finally came out and I repeated back to level one, I couldn’t express my pain much I later told my dad about it. And he asked me if I got any solution, I remember my class rep told me he could help that he would talk to the senior Lecture but the money he mentioned as much but my dad paid then I entered level two. We later resumed school and I was among the first students to resume,
That very day in school the same guy that has been disturbing me was in the class, after Lecture he asked for my number and I gave it to him, we later chatted that evening, I explained everything to him and he told me that I shouldn’t worry I will buy the result. That was how I forgot about the issue. And I later accepted to date him. On a very faithful day, I went to visit him in his hostel, and he offered me a drink we became so close as time goes, I spent most of my time in his place, I cook for him we make love and share ideas. Months pass by I became pregnant for him I couldn’t tell anybody I was scared to death he then told me to abort the child that his father won’t help him if he has a child and I didn’t know anything about abortion. During that period there was no money with him I went to take money from my mum shop I paid part of the money and his sister sent some for him but the money wasn’t enough. The doctor gave him the drugs to give me. That day he told me to come very early the following day, I took the drugs, felt pains for hours and cried out my eyes I was just so in love with him I didn’t think if I was hurting myself. After everything, the pain went down a little in the evening and I had the strength to go home. I got home took my bath and slept. I don’t miss a day without calling him even at that time I had no phone but will always make use of my mum phone and then delete the number. I stood with him I did most things for him. It was almost the ending of the semester I feel so ill-and it was almost exam period. I was so ill thinking I would die, I became so slim I couldn’t write an exam I was weak and always vomiting, he later told me the doctor said I should go for a scan and I did the doctor was like congratulations you are three months and some weeks pregnant, and your baby is in the right position. My God, I was so confused and scared I went back to show him the result and he was like how come, three months!
I became someone else that day. Tears were all over my eyes and my heart was so heavy. I decided to run away but he refused and told me to stay, he couldn’t go home for the holidays because of me, he later found a way to Get Rid of the child and I accepted. Later some days he called me to come over and I did, getting to his house I meet a nurse waiting for me already, and she gave me injections and some drugs to take. On my way home I felt so weak and I couldn’t tell anyone what I was feeling.
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I became so cold when I got home I went to rest after everything for days I didn’t see any sign of blood I just kept on feeling weak. On a very good day, a lot of blood came out of my body my mum was like what all this are you on your period? Why are you not wearing a pad? I became scared and went inside to wear a pad I made use of two packs of pads that day, I thought it was normal not knowing I was losing so much blood. The next day I was so weak and feeling much pain in my tummy, I started calling my mum the pain was much that I couldn’t bear it anymore.
I was Rushed to our family hospital. My mum was told to go and do a scan test for me to nowhere the baby is. My mum was like which baby? Then the doctor said she’s pregnant, my mum later asked me who am I pregnant for and why did I do something like this. The pain was so much I couldn’t bear it and I was bleeding so much, After the scan, I was taken back to the hospital that was what I remembered. I later woke up feeling bad and unhappy the nursing were all abusing me that why will I do such a thing now I have put my family name in the mud. Then they showed me the baby and it was even a male child.
The doctor was so angry he said to my mum, I will tell your husband about this My mum begged and he later accepted not to tell him. I got home that day, my mum beat the hell out of me. She insults me with so many painful words but I didn’t stop loving my man. I took it like it was all a mistake and it won’t happen again I begged my mum to forgive me, but it was just too hurtful for her to accept that easily. Later some months she forgave me and I resumed school and found out my boyfriend have gotten a new girlfriend he was taking my calls I thought he was depressed by what happened less did I know he has been spending time with the new girl, Is like my world ended that day I saw them, I was traumatised for weeks.
My name is Angel, Never trust men maybe most of them or all of them.
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Forever with you
**The camera follows Anabella as she walks into the garage towards her car as it accommodates two people discussing**
Anabella was walking towards her car in an underground garage when she suddenly heard a woman's scream startling her that she almost dropped her phone.
"Mr Ricardo I love you!!!" the woman's voice echo in the dimly lit, cold concrete underground garage.
"What did you say?" Anabella heard a cold husky and deep voice and she flinched even though she was not the one the man was talking to. Perhaps, she reacted like that because the man sounded so damn intimidating.
"I said I love you", Anabella heard the woman's voice again "I love you so much. I already fell for you the first time I saw you". The woman sounded emotional.
Anabella held her breath waiting for his response but only silence followed. She wanted to take a peek but thought it was not the right thing to do. Finally, she heard the man's voice.
"Is that all?" That was all he responded causing Anabella to gasp in disbelief
"W-What?" the woman sounded like she was utterly shocked.
'We're done, he said nonchalantly without a care in the world. There was simply no trace of warmth in his voice at all.
Anabella couldn't stop herself from taking a peek when she saw the woman's face, she was utterly shocked, isn't that Rosette Croix, the popular actress, that men will be on her beck and call begging a man, who I couldn't see his face since his back was facing me.
"Miss Croix...didn't you properly read the contract?" The man's tone became even colder and harsh.
Anabella was shocked to her bones hearing their conversation " A contract? Oh Goodness, what are they saying?"
"Miss Croix, here is one of the two conditions from the contract you signed" the man started talking "The contracted girlfriend can demand anything except for one thing; love or affection, once the girlfriend asks for any of that thing, the contract becomes null and void.
"I warned you long ago, I don't do love and never will".the man said and Anabella shivered as she watched Rosette Croix fall on her knees. The almighty goddess was drained of blood, as she became pale, a bulky man came out and dragged her away and was forced to board a vehicle and the vehicle drove away and went out of sight.
"Come out, I know you are there, NOW," he said coldly.
The man turned and looked at where I was hiding
She was shocked that she just froze for a long while. she knew he was talking to her and she knew he was a man who didn't like to repeat himself, so holding her breath, she came out.
"Come over" the man commanded and she slowly lifted her face. She was incredibly nervous. She couldn't remember anyone making her feel this scared and nervous before in a while.
"Who are you? A paparazzi" Anabel flinched back from the resentment in his voice. His ice-cold eyes glimmered with a dangerous light and it chilled her more than the freezing temperatures.
After swallowing her saliva, Anabel forced herself to respond to him.
"No, I'm not". She shook her head but the man's eyes narrowed and then, he raised his legs and started walking closer to her.
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Every step he took felt like a ticking bomb to her and surprisingly, she was able to stand her ground despite her knees shaking; she was surprised.
"Little lamb...did you hear everything?" he asked
" I'm sorry, I...I didn't mean to__" Anabel manage to answer. The man suddenly raised his hands, Anabel closed her eyes thinking he was going to strangle her, but after a few minutes, nothing happened.
She slowly opened her eyes and saw he was staring solely at her red scarf around her neck and at that moment, the cold look was gone and replaced with null and blank expression.
He touched the tip of her red scarf "Red" he murmured to himself, he dropped the scarf and looked her in her eyes, he was no longer cold or harsh.
"Go home," He said to her, and started to leave.
Anabel exhaled as she watched him moving away from her. she should be running away now that the devil left her. But she could just move.
She fisted her hands till it turned pale white.
"Hey, hey...hey, Mr man" she called out to him and he stopped walking.
She fearlessly marched towards him, she didn't know what she was doing, or where the outage came from.
"Was everything you said true? what you said about not loving someone?" She asked courageously
The camera slowly moved towards the man getting his back as he stopped backing her.
... To be continued
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What I do when I fail
I was nurtured under the care of my mom who was my role model, she was the true definition of both a Woman, Mother, and Wife. She is independent, caring, loving, hardworking, intelligent, free-spirited, and steadfast in everything she does. Most of all, my mom was down to earth. My mom learned the basis of life the hard way, she always told us about some of her life experiences. My mom was very committed to whatever she does or set her mind to do, she carried out every one of her activities with so much passion. One thing she never failed to do was put God first in her everyday life. She never joked with her prayers especially in the morning and at night she took them as if they were her medications.
My mom isn't the egocentric type and hated pride and ego so much. As she would always tell me, my son, the greatest virtue with which to approach life is HUMILITY. My mom was small-sized and even though she was older than most of her mates by age, she still looked much younger and most times people doubted the fact that she had already given birth to five children. My mom married very early and so that was one of the secrets behind her young looks I guess. She came from a humble Christian home and so was well nurtured too. My mom was someone who believes in the possibility of everything that looks human. She was someone that believed that the dawn of every new day was a chance to change one's life.
My family was between poor and average in society. There were good days where we just had to eat once a day. There were days we were chased from school for now paying our fees, there were times we didn't even have to go to school because the embarrassment was getting too much.
Amid all the challenges, my family faced, my mom never gave up. Her faith was something that endeared a lot of people to her. My mom would wake us all up in the morning for prayers and after which she would lay down some words of advice and encouragement. She was the true definition of "In all situations, give thanks to God". Her favorite quote was "No condition is permanent", she believed that everything would be fine somehow someday. Guess what! My mom's attitude to everything has become part of me. Even as a young boy, I tried to imitate my mom's way of doing things and it has helped me in life. I know my present situation may not be good but I still believe that I'm stepping up in every sphere of my life, my games are changing, my thoughts are getting mature and someday the world will hear my story, and a lot of people will learn from it. A time will come when I will have queues of endorsement and ambassadorial deals waiting to be signed by me. A time will come when I will be called to speak to great dignitaries. I don't see myself as limited, I see myself soaring beyond the shores of my country, I won't just be recognized in my country but also around the world.
I have learned that even though Failure is not an option neither does it show that one is incompetent, rather failure prepares one for a better life ahead and greater experiences.
Because you came from a poor background, doesn't mean your back should be on the ground. When you think you have failed and you can't continue just look around and see things around you if others decided to quit you will not enjoy their success and if God decided to quit after 6 days there won't be you and me.
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Null and Void: the finale
Anita took hers but just as she withdrew her hands from the server, someone mistakenly hits her and the glass of wine shatters to the floor. She was distracted with trying to get someone to clean up the mess she already made, Oh sorry about that Michael said with displeasing, the servers will help clean it up he told Anita as he walk to where his friends were standing, your plan has been shattered as Peter burst out in laughter, I had it planned out this is just unfortunate Michael exclaimed, Lord of ladies why is this one taking so long remember the reward at stake Sam mocked, if I were you I will just give up said Chris in a lowering tone, I will get her some food to get offered peter.
Some minutes later after eating, Anita had already started to feel dizzy and needed somewhere to lay her head. She stood up and walked towards the rooms with Peter monitoring her. She got one and finally fell asleep forgetting to lock the door. Peter called the other two and they went in. They had gotten a jackpot. They were to take turns in exploring her world and Peter was to go first. Unknown to Michael the guys(peter, Sam and Chris) have planned on how to get Anita by drugging her food, Sa decided to join those serving the food to make the work easier, Meanwhile, Michael has started searching for Anita all over the party room but she was nowhere to be found, it was then that it became clear to him that this was the handiwork of his friends. He immediately started to search every room until he barged into the room where Anita was being defiled... He met Sam on her when he got in. His eyes were filled with pure rage as he rushed out of the room to the kitchen, he was going to do something crazy to the guys. He came back afterwards with a knife in his hands and stabbed Peter as he was the closest to the door. Anita regained consciousness though still tired but she was now aware of what had happened to her. She couldn't believe her eyes, she was devastated. she had just lost her pride of womanhood to reckless people and in a careless way.
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It was already past midnight and there was nothing she could do at the moment, angel noticed all wasn't well and ran to see what was happening, she was shocked too, she never planned for any of these to happen but then what could she say or do. She tried to console Anita the best way she could.
The next morning, angel and Anita both went back to school and continued their life the normal way. The exams were to begin the next week after which they would be going on a long vacation for 6 weeks so Anita needed to help herself heal fast so it doesn't affect her academic work. The exams came and went. School vacation and Anita went back to Nigeria to see her mum. She was welcomed home with the great aroma of egusi soup coming from the kitchen. Her mom had made her favourite to welcome her back after a long time. Mother and daughter, she'd tears of joy as they embraced each other. The night was spent gisting and laughing.
Days went by as Anita adventured all about her vicinity visiting her old friends.
A week later, after her return, Anita fell sick and could even eat. Her mum felt it was a change of environment or malaria bit little did she know that the worst was to come. She decided to take to Anita to the hospital to run a malaria test. At the hospital, a series of tests were carried out on her. Anita's heartbeat increased as she sat beside her mom waiting for the results of the test. Finally, the doctor called her and her mom in and explain everything to them. Lastly, he said... "Madam your daughter is 4 weeks pregnant". It came as a shock to her mom and she immediately had a cardiac arrest. Anita was losing her mind, her mum was taken into the ICU. Multiple resuscitation actions were done to bring her back. Hours later, she opened her eyes faintly and saw Anita... She tried to speak but her heart was too heavy. She shakes her head and has up the ghost. Anita refused to be consoled. She cried as if the tears would bring back her mom but a to no avail.
Her mom was later taken to the cemetery and buried. Anita came back home feeling empty. Her eyes were already heavy with sleep as she laid to sleep she thought to herself "indeed, it's a life so null and void".
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Null and Void 2
The camera fades in on Anita and Michael in the seating room having a conversation
Action!
...she smiled jokingly and asked: "Are we, enemies"?...... And they laughed over it. To Micheal, he meant everything he said but to Anita it was just a casual proposal for friendship so she didn't think about it.
Meanwhile, Angel and Maxwell were in the bedroom doing what couples do. They were both birds of the same feather and so they blended very well. It was getting very late in the evening, Anita was getting very uncomfortable staying out for so long, she was scared especially about the school rule. Anita was always cautious of the fact that she was on scholarship and that was more like the only hope of going to school she had.
Well, this Saturday was well spent, Anita was already looking forward to having a more interesting Saturday than this one.
Words that Pierce the marrow
It's Sunday and as usual, they attended service together. Angel wasn't the church type but had to Anita as that was one of her tactics to get her on her side. On this Sunday, the minister preached about "abortion of babies". He told the congregation that whosoever commits abortion is considered a murderer and that they are killing innocent souls and such will not see the kingdom of heaven. He reminded them about one of the 10 commandments which says "thou shall not kill". He furthermore threw more light on his topic.
Guess what!! All this while Angel hasn't been comfortable because it was as if everything pointed directly to her and the life she lived. Angel had committed two abortions and still counting. "it was her life and she would live it the way she wanted" this was how she felt. She couldn't wait to leave the church as her conscience was already suffering her. At least she was a human being and needed to feel guilty even if for once. She felt GUILTY but not REMORSEFUL. Service ended that day without Anita noticing what her roommate had been like during service. They spent the Sunday evening having a mini party in their room.
A new week came and all was going well. It was Wednesday afternoon when Angel told Anita that they were being invited to a friend's house warming party. Since Anita had trusted Angel so well, she agreed to go with her. The party was scheduled for Friday night and since it was already weekend, Angel was able to convince Anita that they would be returning to school on Saturday evening, Anita agreed since she trusted Angel so much.
Friday came so fast, Angel had already gone shopping for both of them. That evening they boarded a taxi to town. They halted on reaching a duplex with the inscription "ANDREA EXCLUSIVE". This was their destination.
The beginning of the end
Andrea was the host of the party, a friend to Angel, Maxwell and Micheal. "Birds of the same feather, they say, flock together" and so he was no different from the trio. It was the first time Anita was attending a night party and she tried to comport herself so that it is not noticed that she was still a novice. All nooks and crannies of the house were filled with people chatting, cracking jokes and laughing but it was just Anita to herself. Soon the party took off properly. Angel was with her lover Maxwell while Anita was alone until Micheal came and offered to dance with her and since it showed no harm, she agreed. Not long, they were both offered a glass of wine, innocently, Anita took hers...
...to be continued
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*The final episode will be the next production, I want to you what you think and your predictions*
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Null and Void
The camera opens on a young girl seating hopeless in her room tears rushing out like they only have that moment to leave
Anita sat in her room weeping, refusing to be consoled by anyone. those tears were rushing like it was their only opportunity to get noticed
***The Flashback***
it was week 3 of Anita's second semester in school(her second year). A lot had changed though. Anita wasn't the that serious and intelligent girl that was admitted into the University of Frankdoff, Accra. Antia was one of the students in Louisville comprehensive college (back in Nigeria) to sit for the scholarship exam at the University of Frankdoff, Accra. Her grades were good and fortunately for her and her poor widowed mother, she was admitted with no setbacks.
***The meet***
Anita had promised to be focused on pursuing her dream career until Angel came into her life. Angel was one year ahead of Annia, but her outspokenness and socializing lifestyle brought a lot of people close to her, and Anita wasn't left out. It was the start of a new academic year and as the school law had it, every new year the students were assigned to new hostels, this time, Anita and Angel were assigned to the same room. They exchanged pleasantries as soon as they met. Though Angel was beautiful but not like Anita. Angel was a spoilt brat. She was the last and only girl child of her parents. She got all she wanted at her beck and call. Angel has always been wayward and she didn't fail to bring her dirty lifestyle to school.
So they (Anita and Angel) took a week to get familiar with each other. Initially, Anita was doing well and Angel decided to play along until she won her to her side. Angel attended night parties and clubs. She was the happening babe in school.
***You cant go back***
It was a sunny Saturday. On Saturdays, students were allowed to go out freely. Angel pleaded with Anita to go with her to visit a friend, after much persuasion Anita gave in (this was the start of her problems).
They got to their destination. They were Angel's boyfriend and friends. Anita wasn't comfortable at first but it was late now to go back.
Angel and Maxwell (her boyfriend) left the living room for the bedroom, then it was just Anita and Micheal. Micheal was already taken aback by Anita's beauty even though he had to comport himself until he had the opportunity to relay his message. Immediately Angel and Maxwell left the living room, he initiated a conversation with Anita and since she was innocent and unsuspecting, she played along.
***The unavoidable conversation***
Micheal was a rich guy with total freedom to do whatever he feels and wishes to and at any time and place. He came from a wealthy family and just like Angel, he was also spoiled and wayward especially for someone of 26 years who should already be planning his life. His father was a politician and as such wealthy too so he was provided with everything he needed. He always felt like he had immunity over the law and therefore does whatever he wishes to. Being a womanizer wasn't left out of his characteristics. His free access to money made it easy for him to woo any girl he wishes to by promising them Heaven and Earth and disappointing them after sleeping with them. He always felt this superiority over everything and everyone around him. He was the happening guy in town attending every party and club, but he possessed this innocent face, which made his work mischievous easier.
Well, the conversation continued between him and Anita. They exchanged pleasantries, talked about life, school, and growing-up experiences. Even though they were having a conversation, Micheal was thinking deep inside about how to play his card.
Michael was a smart guy so he noticed that Anita was a no-nonsense girl and that he needed to trade with caution, Anita on her part felt comfortable being around Micheal. They cracked jokes and laughed. At the end of her stay, Micheal asked can we be friends?
***...to be continued***
*I know you will want to find about what happens next, let me know what you think about the story and what are your predictions, I can't wait to read them*
`I won't forget to acknowledge those heroes who lay down their lives for the peace of others on this day, 2o:10:10 we will never forget your sacrifices`
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Basic norms for proper upbringing
'camera rolling'!! ' Ready'!
'Action'
*situation: the camera zoom in to take a flashback on the early beginning life of a young man and his family*
Relationship with God is something of great priority in my family and household at large. I was born into a family of seven ( five children). We were of the average class. My parents were both very strict and no nonsense people. There were rules and regulations, do's and don'ts guiding our every move.
My mom happened to be a seamstress and more like a housewife too. She never let her work come in between she and her family. She's my role model in everything and I can say she's the best mum anyone can have.
My dad on the other hand, an dark comple*xioned average* heightened man is a disciplinarian who believes everyone must be treated equally especially in times of punishment. At the mention of my dad's name, everyone scampers for safety.
In all of these, both parents of mine saw spirituality and relationship with God as the first priority of every human being and as such took it as a point of duty to instill in their children the dedication and fervency in the things of God.
My family is a Catholic family down to my great grandparents. At a tender age my dad made our first son join a group called The "altar servers association". Their slogan then was "nearer to the altar, nearer to God". My parents believed that with this he would be very close to the church and things of God
And so they tried their best in seeing that we adhere to everything good especially when they are around us.
In my family, you dare not skip going to church on Sundays because it would incur a great wrath from both parents on whosoever is the violator. My parents believed that no one is above being disciplined and anyone who sees it as an embarrassment should comport his or herself.
Growing up under a lot of policies and the giant hands of my parents was tough. I had always seen it as being caged and having limited freedom. of course I have less or no friends no time for that, my dad have a way of calculating the school closing hours with time spent on the rood so you better not exceed his given calculated time even when you are some minutes late you have to answer some annoying questions at times they are irrelevant but who are you not to answer them , you see no time to mingle .
Somehow it affected my self confidence especially when it comes to relating with my parents. I was always in my shell and at alert to be sure am not committing any of the offenses. The relationship between I and my mom is fair compare to my dad of course you should have noticed that by now, she was the only one who will intentionally forget her balance and never asked you again what you used the money for she know I have this habit of buy what she calls *'Nonsense'* even when I just finished eating, I think I retained that habit.
But guess what!! As an adult today, I have realized the importance of my parents teachings, restrictions and beliefs. There are times I'm being tempted to do certain things but due to my background and upbringing, I always have to rethink the situation to make sure it's not something that will result to implicating me. I'm always cautious of everything move I make.
I try to live my life in a way that it aligns with my Catholic faith (not specifically in that their manner) and Christian Life generally. I'm very exemplary in my dealings and I try to serve as a role model to all and sundry who meet me. I also believe that someday I'll be able to inculcate in my children this good life instilled in me by my wonderful parents. I have learnt that either way, ones parents are the best gifts of God to humans
In conclusion, just as the Bible says in proverbs 22:6 "train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will never depart from it". My parents have taught me a lot of good and that is what has sustained me up till now.
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Forgiveness, yes or no?
*What you are about to read is based on a true life's story based on an experience I had in high school which almost led to me to commit suicide*
I lived in a rented apartment somewhere in Lagos, Nigeria.
One hot afternoon, I came back from school and decided to go and take a shower. Since we shared a single toilet in this compound, i had no idea someone was in - one of the neighbour's who was also taking her bath, we were good friend, just friends which was why It surprised me when she asked if she could join me for a shower which i declined. Just then her mother came I saw us in together and immediately started to scream calling me out as a rapist. "He raped my daughter" she shouted, this wasn't true, I tried speaking up for myself but no one believed me and the girl didn't try to prove otherwise.
The neighbours heard the news and believed what the woman was saying. The news spread like wildfire and room.the whole neighborhood was aware. The police came and took me away for questioning and I gave them my statement. They brought me back home pending investigation but I was instructed not to leave the compound for any reason. The landlady called me out, "Go there and say you are sorry and it won't happen again ", she instructed but I refused because I knew I wasn't guilty. All these while the girl who was acclaimed to be raped was nowhere to be found in any of the argument.
The next day I couldn't go to school as a result of the beating my uncle gave me (I lived with my uncle) , it wasn't the first time he had punished me but this time i was full on naked at the center table in the living room. He was so determined to teach me a lesson that he went as far as making me bleed. I couldn't seat with my buttocks neither did I feel comfortable in any dress I wore. My body was a mess over a crime I didn't commit.
The girls aunt took her for check up, there was no sign of forced entry but she wasn't a Virgin either, she was only 15 years at the time. I wasn't aware of the news report until later in the future, it was kept a secret. I had no idea what the end game was but I was bearer the brunt of it all.
A few months later, she came one afternoon to tell me she was sorry for what happened and that she didn't have a say and she didn't know what to say and her mother won't let her talk. That day I shed a tear but said nothing as I walked away.
After about a week, her mother was the one apologizing saying "let's forget what has happened, it in the past now".
As a Christian, I know of forgiveness and letting things go but deep down is that humiliated boy and the painful experience I faces. That is something I'm not ready to forgive and forget. This is my first time telling this story and I still haven't been able to forgive them for they wrong they have done. If you were in my shoes, what would do?
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