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™ MY STEP MUM IS IN LOVE WITH ME (EPISODE 7) When we got home, Clara was already restless We met her outside the house, close to the garage Our garage is sperate from the house  She was boiling and ready to explode Not because of anger, but because of jealousy that metamorphosed into anger, which in turn birthed hatred All these were written all over her face “Where have you been, Nora?”, she fired “I went out with Brother” “Did I ask you who you went out with? How many times will I warn you not to…” she paused as she realized I was still there She moved her gaze away from Nora and gave me a stern look before she went back inside That look sent some fears down my spine But I manned up Nora proceeded to her room I went straight to my room to think of the next line of action I thought about so many things ‘Is Nora saying the truth? Is Clara that evil? I had to do something, and fast. Telling my father would not be a nice idea. Clara had a way of manipulating anyone to do her bidding....

™ MY STEP MUM IS IN LOVE WITH ME (EPISODE 6) On hearing that Clara was not her mother, my blood dried up I did not wait for anyone to tell me to calm down The calmness came naturally So many things were running in my mind I tried to walk to the bed, but my strength failed me “Clara is not your mother? How?” “Yes. She is not my mother. That was why I wanted you to promise me…” “Who are you then?” I interrupted She had so many things to tell me, but maybe it was not yet time I made my way to the bed I stared at her and could see the guilt on her face She wanted to tell me more, but she was too afraid to continue “I’m taking a risk to tell you this. I hope you’ll forgive me!” “Forgive you on what?” “Brother, do I mean anything to you?” On hearing that question, I knew there were more to hear. So I pretended to be undisturbed. I managed to respond to her question “Yes. You mean a lot to me. What is it you have to tell me, Nora?” She looked back and then moved to the bed and sat by my side ...

™ MY STEP MUM IS IN LOVE WITH ME (EPISODE 4 & 5 After Clara left, Nora emerged from the Kitchen "What did she say? What is going on?" I had nothing to answer her than to proceed to my room Later that evening, Nora came to my room and inquired of what happened I told her everything her mother said I saw the shock on her face She couldn't say anything She was just staring at me I did not even notice when she left my room. The next thing I heard was my father calling me I went to attend to my Dad But deep down me, I was not myself My heart was so heavy Not that I was angry, but just that I was confused I pretended everything was alright I ran the errand for my Dad On my way back to my room, I met Nora She was coming back from her mother's room My father and my step mum did not share the same room Nora was weeping "What is it Nora?" There was no response I tried to reach her heart, but she was not willing to let me in I let her go I went into my room and loc...

™ MY STEP MUM IS IN LOVE WITH ME (EPISODE 3) I pretended as if I knew nothing about the deal I did not want to give my father the impression that I have known Clara Few weeks later, my father needed a new cloth to wear for a traditional wedding So I suggested that he patronize Clara He asked me for Clara’s shop address and I gave him I dropped a message for Clara on Facebook that my father would be coming to her shop any moment My father later went to her shop and bought his clothes Whatever they discussed, I didn’t know But the exchanged numbers Few months later, it became crystal clear they were dating  Days turned to weeks Weeks to months Finally, we started making arrangements for the traditional rites The wedding was a low key After the wedding, Clara moved in with us  I was happy that my father finally had a woman again The joy my father had knew no bound Two weeks later, her daughter – Nora – joined us Nora was 20 years old Nora and I became friends I took her as my blo...

™ MY STEP MUM IS IN LOVE WITH ME (EPISODE 2) It was time to go I walked Clara to where she got a taxi She boarded the taxi and we bid ourselves goodbye I went home that evening a happy and fulfilled man I was happy not because I found a wife for myself, but because I found someone for my father, or so I thought.  I was eager to see the father I grew up to meet – full of life, happy and jovial But then, a thought struck me ‘What if my Dad would not find this woman attractive?’ He once told me it was difficult to find true love these days Maybe he was right  Maybe he was not Only time shall tell I went home that night and found my Dad on the sofa watching television “Good evening Dad. Have you had something to eat?”, I asked smiling “Evening son. I’ve eaten. And why are you so excited tonight?” “Nothing special, besides I am always happy with you. Let me change up, I’ll be with you soon” I went into my room, changed up and returned to the sitting room My Dad expected me to say s...

™ MY STEP MUM IS IN LOVE WITH ME(EPISODE 1 ) © Ezekiel Umoren I lost my mother at the time I needed her most.  It was so painful. That was the first time I experienced what it meant to lose a dear loved one in dead.  Worst hit was my father. They used to do virtually everything together.  I grew up to learn so many things from them. But when mummy died, the whole world came crashing. As the only child, I didn’t have that freedom of going wherever I wanted, because I had to do everything in the house alone Most times, my father would be alone all day, thinking about his late wife. Sometimes I would find him going through his photo book. I watched his sad days and thought mummy was still around. Daddy was deeply touched. Some days he would lock himself in his room and weep. How long would he continue like this? “I have to do something”, I told myself So after five years of mourning, I advised father to re-marry All efforts to match him up with a woman proved abortive. ...

THE FINAL EPISODE OF THORN IN THE FLESH. After Greg left the house that day, Klein called Fiona to quickly come over and she did, they sat and go over there plans again, they even joke together and laugh as old friends, in a about a month time they will execute their plan, they were just busy planning and making sure everything was in place. Greg was still watching Klein, but she was still in her nice self, doing everything possible to please Greg, his food is always ready before he comes back, he doesn’t have any doubt about her niceness anymore, he was always happy to eat her food and they sometimes eat together, Greg never fails to commend her for the delicious food, Klein felt happy and encourage to do even better anytime Greg commends her and also thank you to her for the sumptuous meal she served him, the house was well kept, his cloths washed and kept away, Greg sometimes assist her in some house chores whenever he is at home and less busy, Klein will tell him not to stress hims...

THORN IN FLESH. Episode 9. Greg stayed in the spare room for long time without coming out, he ignored Klein’s call and constants knock on the door, he prayed against every manipulation from the devil, using his wife’s face, he also prayed that the peace that was about taking place will settle in his home, after sometime he came out of the room and saw Klein sitting by the door sobbing silently, On seeing him she rose to her feet and spoke “I know I was terrible, I know I don’t deserve you, your forgiveness and love, I don’t deserve anything from you Greg, but all I ask is that you will forgive me, just find it in your heart to forgive me…please Greg, I beg of you, I still love you…so very much, I just expressed it in a very wrong way, I was jealous of seeing you having female admirer in church, and some of them even wanted you to counsel them or pray for them, I got jealous Greg especially the way you respond to them, you are always smiling and giving them a listening ear and attention...

Thorn in my flesh Episode 8 Greg picked up his car keys as he move towards the door. “Where do you think you are going…I feel so sorry for you Greg…so sorry, so you want to go and die out side there… is all fine…don’t worry in few minutes from now you will understand better…you don’t play with the lion’s tail and get away with it…I told you I will nail you to the earth and is about time… “What do you mean darling….I’m going to my office, I already told you earlier…I will be back by evening… “don’t you darling me…call me Klein, I am more comfortable with my name, senseless man, so you want to go to your office so that Fiona, your whore, can come over, you are very wicked, I still wonder what kind of man of God you are, what did I even see in you and settle with you, aside the your fine face you are so stupid…you left me at home to go and dine with some useless girl, a bar cheap whore, what do you even see in her, I am more beautiful, and more of everything than her. you watched her that...

Thorn in the flesh episode 7 Greg went into the bathroom, and stayed there for long, still thinking of what Klein could be upto, he stayed there until Klein came to knock the bathroom door and he came out… “are you alright…sorry I was wondering why you were taking almost an hour in the bath…I’m sorry if I disturbed you, so now you are don bathing can you come to the dining table now and eat your food… Greg nodded, he still have not found his voice yet, he has not said anything to Klein because he was totally speechless. He was not sure if he want to eat or not, he wondered why Klein was urging him to the dinning. Greg quietly walk to the master bedroom and started changing up to his night wear, Klein came in and stood watching him with same suspicious smile on her “I don’t want your food to get cold, so I put it in a flask, even if you are not hungry just have a taste of it, you will love it, I specially made it for you, is your favourite food, it taste great darling so can we go now…p...

THORN IN THE FLESH. Episode 6. As Fiona tried to leave Klein blocked her from passing “I always knew it…I Knew there was something fishy going on between you two, and today my kind God has decided to expose both of you. Greg, so she is the main reason why you move down to your office, she is the reason why you abandoned me at home and now turn the office into your home, aah! my God never disappoints me, I have always told you that I will expose you one day, and that day has come, I will destroy you Greg, I will nail you to the earth.  And as for you whore, I will nail you together with him, you two are going to be on the headline of a news paper, just imagine this type of head line “pastor Greg of shepherd house church caught having extramarital affair with a member. hahahaha, is so interesting, or rather this one “a Pastor in sex scandal with a bar lady where he goes to drink. I will chose a better title, maybe this will also do. “pastor Greg of Shepherd house, who is married to a...

THORN IN THE FLESH. Episode 5. Fiona arrived at the church late evening and told the church secretary, a young man who happen to be on duty that she has an appointment with Pastor Greg, she said has a counselling section with him and the secretary later led her to the pastor’s office. Greg was surprise to see Fiona, after the secretary told the pastor he was leaving for the day because is past his closing time, Pastor Greg asked him to go ahead, so he left, leaving Fiona with Greg alone in his office, Fiona was seated, she crossed her leg and has a twisted smile on her face “Fiona, how are you doing and to what do I owe this sudden visit… “First, I am not really fine, and you shouldn’t be surprise when a member or non member visit’s you, God’s house is like a hospital and you are the doctor here so doctors should always be ready to receive patients… “yea, you are correct, so what is the problem…I mean you said you are not fine…what could be wrong with you and how may I be of help…I wil...