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What happened to Angel? Final part “You have finished me 😭😭😭😭. Why didn’t you say anything??? You kept quiet as though everything was fine. You saw me cry my eyes out and kept quiet. What about Janet? What happened to her?”. “Ehnn… I don’t know ooo”. My husband said crying. I stood up fiercely and was vibrating. I jacked him by his collar choking him. “Start talking now. What happened to Janet. You saw her groan in pains Michael. You watched your child fade away and kept quiet. You are a wicked man. You are evil”. I kept on jacking him by his collar crying. I let go of him when my phone started ringing. It was my mom. “Hello mummy. It was Michael mama. He has killed me 😭😭” I said. “Calm down Ada. I am almost at your house”. My mother said from the other end of the call. “Ok ma” I said and ended the call. I loosened my wrapper and sat on the floor with my legs joined together and stretched out. I placed my two hands on both legs while shaking my legs. “You have killed me Micheal. ...

What happened to Angel? Part 4 The death of Janet shook me greatly. It became clear that something was wrong somewhere. I was so sad that I even lost my voice. I couldn’t speak for days and I almost even ran mad. My husband was as sad and devastated as I was. There is no one to blame this time around and I couldn’t afford to further point fingers at my husband. “Oh Lord, come to my aid and help me”. I prayed silently in my heart. Family came and sympathized with my husband and I. Friends and enemies came as well. I didn’t say anything even when some sympathizers were coming up with different conspiracy theories. I acted as though I have accepted my fate. Meanwhile, I was only waiting for the noise to go down before making any move. After about two weeks, the condolence visits stopped. Family members who came to spend time with us in our home all travelled back to wherever they came from. I decided to make my move. I pleaded with my husband to allow me go stay with my parents for a whil...

What happened to Angel? Part 3 It wasn’t a small problem. My husband’s family almost got me arrested and sued for defamation of character. They even insisted that myself and my children gets evicted from the house. In all of this, my husband kept mute. The only thing he said was that they allow me stay in the house, since he doesn’t want his children to suffer for the sins of their mother. The most painful part was that, my Angel was forgotten just like that. Nobody was talking about her death. All their focus was on my false allegation. “No na! My Angel doesn’t deserve what happened to her. She was never sick. She was the happiest when my husband brought in the foodstuffs. She is the closest to my husband and I. My baby deserved to be mourned. Why is no one talking about her death?”. I cried bitterly within. I got ostacised by everyone like I was a lost cause. Neighbors stop greeting me. My children weren’t spared. “Don’t play with her children o. I don’t want her blaming you if anyth...

What happened to Angel? Part2 I screamed at the top of my voice. I made sure my voice was louder than that of a microphone. Neighbors gathered around, even strangers did. “My husband has killed me oo 😭. My husband is now a beast. He is a monster”. I kept on ranting. My children just stood at one corner crying over their deceased sister on the one hand and their bruised mother on the other hand. “John oya bring out those demonic things your father brought yesterday”. I thundered. John my first son was hesitant. I stood up angrily and pushed him inside. I followed him and we started bringing out the foodstuffs one after the other. The onlookers just stood confused. “Mummy John, what is going on”. A woman asked. “My husband is now a ri*ualist. He sacrif*ced Angel”. I said disheartening while pointing at Angels remains. They couldn’t believe me. They thought I was just ranting until I narrated how it all started. I told them how my husband who didn’t have a penny all of a sudden became a ...

What Happened To Angel??? Episode 1   I stood in the kitchen for over fifteen minutes whilst thinking of what to cook. For about three consecutive days I have promised to cook hot smokey jollof rice for my kids but never did. Here I am, finding it hard to peel these potatoes and put it on fire for the sixth time in 3 days. I was so sure my children would reject the potatoes this time around because they almost rejected the last one. “Mummy come and see the plenty things daddy brought “. Angel my last child said excitedly. I quickly dabbed the tears from my eyes and hastily followed angel to the palour. I got to the palour and saw the bag of rice my husband brought. He brought other things like groundnut oil, carton of tomato paste, spaghetti, onions, carton of super pack, big tins of Milo and milk. I was short of words. This was someone that borrowed my last #200 this morning. I drew him to the room immediately. “Papa John, where did you get all these from?”. I asked concernedly. “...

SAINT MARY ©Kikelomo Fadugbagbe Episode 14 “Noel stop that, stop pretending. You want to tell me you are innocent.?” Mary flared up. “Mary is so unfair to think I will be behind this, what will I gain?” “You heard all I said yesterday didn’t you?, and today, you are using them against me plus the fact that you know Madam Ben.” “Mary I won’t argue with you, but God will vindicate me” The caregiver rushed to her man friend, “see what I heard today.” He showed him the poster, “Is that true she has a child for you.” She asked angrily “Is not what you think..” He tried to defend himself “You are a shameless man, you impregnated your step daughter” “Stop! don’t shout at me you this harlot, are you not the one who sold her to the sex trafficker, I heard your conversation with her, asking why she let her go, why will you do that to my step daughter” “I will expose you shameless man” Mary’s step dad beat her up till she became unconscious. Neighbors called the police, he was arrested while the ...

SAINT MARY ©Kikelomo Fadugbagbe Episode 13 Mary turned back immediately, “Take me out of here” she ordered her guards “Mary look at my face, Is your Mother,” Madam Cecilia said running after her. Mary’s guards stopped her, she began to roll on the floor creating a scene. Noel approached her “what happened madam” “Help me to beg my daughter” Wealth began to cry, all attention was shifted to her “Wow, what a striking resemblance with Mary” Noel complimented “Follow me” he took them to the hotel they lodged. He asked them to wait outside while he entered with Wealth. “Mary why did you leave your family” Her heart beat increased as she sighted Wealth. “That’s your daughter” A gentle voice whispered to her. “Where did you get her from?” “The woman that followed your mother.” “That should my Aunty, let her in, only her.” “Mummy wait here, we will call you, madam she wants to see you first.” Noel said “Mary” They hugged each other emotionally. “Aunty is this your child” Mary asked “No, your m...

SAINT MARY ©Kikelomo Fadugbagbe Episode 12 Rachel thought of sending message to Elijah, she quickly typed it and waited for his reaction. Elijah rushed out immediately, “What happened to my roommate, what did Rebecca do to him. He promised to be at my bachelors eve last night but I didn’t see him, I wasn’t bothered because he never approved my marriage with Rebecca” “You need to be bothered, Rebecca said your roommate made some statement some times ago, that he won’t allow you to marry her when he is alive. So.. he got him ki..lled” she stammered “Killed who? Elijah fainted. “Help me, please help” she raised alarm. Elijah was rushed quickly to the hospital Rebecca kept looking at the time, “Where is my husband?” she asked pacing around the room Some police men walked in, “Please we are looking for one Rebecca Cosmos.” “What happened where is my husband” she jumped up “We are from the state CID you are under arrest for the murder of Nathan who happened to be Elijah’s roommate.” “That’s ...

SAINT MARY ©Kikelomo Fadugbagbe Episode 11 “What’s your name?” Mary asked him “I’m Pastor Noel. And is that a yes?” Mary nodded. The host joined them. “We are graced to have you here with us ma, we are not going to let you go, please we are making arrangements for your accommodation and a conducive office space. Are you okay with that?” “No problem I’m grateful.” “You gat to employ me as your secretary or PA.” Noel teased “So let me have your digit, so I can give you a call.” “I don’t have a phone” “What!, you’ll get one today.” He ordered a new phone for her. Madam Cecilia had been in search of her son Caleb. He showed up with an exotic car weeks later. “Caleb where have you been, where did you see the car, Caleb?” She screamed his name. “Mummy relax now, stop shouting, this is the least among my cars, God has remembered our family, I won the lotto, a huge amount of money” “Eh, you win big money, thank you my God, my days of suffering are over” she started dancing. “Sister, why are yo...

SAINT MARY ©Kikelomo Fadugbagbe Episode 10. Elijah woke Rebecca, she screamed in pretense. “What have you done to me, why are mine naked?” she asked crying. “I should be the one asking but stop crying please, it will never happen again” he apologized to her and both asked God for forgiveness. Rebecca leaped for Joy when he left. Weeks later she gave him the pregnancy result. “I’m dead have you told your Dad?” “No, how will I tell him, I don’t have the courage to do that. the solution we have now is to rush our wedding before my belly starts protruding” “God how did I get here” Elijah wept. Days later, he took his family to her house for an introduction and a date was fixed for the wedding ceremony. Rebecca’s Dad gave out the 10 million naira as promised. “All the world we know I’m getting married.” Rebecca bragged. “I have transferred 5 million to the event planner.” “5 what? That is too much, my total budget for this wedding is 2 million.” Elijah exclaimed “From the money my father ga...

SAINT MARY ©Kikelomo Fadugbagbe Episode 9 Mary began preparations to travel abroad. The caregiver collected all the money given to her in the name of helping her to get a quick visa. “Mary your flight kicks off tomorrow make sure you did not miss it” “Wow, thank you ma, thank you Jesus” she sang praises to God. She woke up as early as possible the next morning to catch up with her flight. Mary landed in Europe many hours later, she waited in the embassy for Madam Ben as instructed. “Hello, are you Mary?” “Yes ma” “Mary the healer, I’ve heard so much about you, let’s go” She drove her away, then sniffed a substance on her, that made her fall asleep. Mary’s Stepfather was healed as well. He refused to return to the village. “I can’t go back to the village where they mocked me” He left for the city. Rebecca had been feeling sick for some weeks, Her friend took her to the hospital for a body check-up. “Doctor, how is it?” “Is a good news your friend is few weeks gone, I mean she’s pregnant...

SAINT MARY ©Kikelomo Fadugbagbe Episode 8 Madam Cecilia marveled at the birthmarks on Wealth’s body which are similar to that of Mary “Madam hope nothing?” Deni asked “Nothing sir I’m just admiring her beauty. Please, sir, I have a question?” “Go ahead” “Please I want to know if I can move in here with you because my place is very far from here” “There’s no problem if you chose to stay, we have enough rooms” “Thank you, sir” Elijah and his roommate were eating when Rebecca walked in “Mama, how are you doing?” “I’m doing fine” she snubbed his roommate. “I’ve called an event planner concerning our wedding, that’s what I’ve come to tell you” “Event planner? Rebecca is too early, I remember telling you I just started a one-year skill acquisition program, please I would love to finish that before we start any preparation, Ok?” “Please what skill are you acquiring if I may ask,” she asked mockingly “Electrical Repairs and Installation” “Whatever!” She stepped out angrily “Elijah you will not...

SAINT MARY ©Kikelomo Fadugbagbe Episode 7 “Daddy please” Rebecca begged again. “If he loves you in return, then what is delaying him from marrying you all these years” “Daddy we are still in school” “Are you not in your final year, What course is he studying?” “Christian theology” “Christian theology?? which company employs that” “Daddy, he’s a General overseer in the making” “So Rebecca you didn’t see any man in your engineering department.” Rebecca frowned at her Dad response. Elijah was just there staring at both of them. “Is okay. You guys can pick a date for your wedding, I will sponsor with 10 million Naira.” “What!” Elijah face brightened up. “Thank you, sir” He prostrated. “Don’t thank me, thank my daughter.” He left. “Papa guess what! this was a test to see if you love me and you passed” she hugged him tightly. Elijah was confused “Mama, that doesn’t look like a test, but is ok, Now that I passed can I leave” He tried to walk, but couldn’t. Rebecca drove him to his hostel. “Pa...

SAINT MARY ©Kikelomo Fadugbagbe Episode 6 Mary continued “I’m not a preacher, but I still remember the last teaching I heard, so I would love to share it with you all” They nodded in agreement. “The topic says; ‘Don’t curse God’ We will be looking at the story of Job, who satan tested with the approval of God to see if he would curse Him. Job lost his sheep, servants, and ten children in a day.” “Like seriously?” “Yes. When Job heard the news, He tore his clothes and shaved his head in sorrow, yet he still praised God in his prayers.” “Wow!” “Satan was not contented with that. So, God gave him another opportunity to test Job. This time, he attacked him with terrible skin sores. His wife urged him to curse God and die, but Job refused, he endured the affliction with constant praises to God. God was so proud of him, He restored his health, granted him double of the property he lost, gave him new children, with a remarkable long life” “Wow” They showed excitement one of them broke down in...

SAINT MARY ©Kikelomo Fadugbagbe Episode 5 Pastor Elijah followed him curiously. The Doctor cleared his throat. “Pastor sir, the lady over there is showing symptoms of leprosy.” “Jesus Christ!” “You know what that means, she has to be rehabilitated as soon as possible, all are muscles are weakened” He slammed the table “God why?, this is too much for Mary!” His tears dropped uncontrollably. “Pastor, stay calm I know you have faith, but please don’t risk putting her among other members. leprosy is a communicable disease and I’ve informed the government they won’t even allow me to discharge her. She’s going to a rehab center from here, if this happened in an uncivilized environment she would have been taken to the forest, but I assure you she will be fine. “I can’t believe this is happening, Please can I go and see her” “At your own risk” The replied frankly. # EARLIER The kidnappers had sold Mary’s baby to a yahoo boy named Deni. He took her to his ritualist in the middle of the night. “...

SAINT MARY ©Kikelomo Fadugbagbe Episode 4 Mary’s Mum lamented when she saw her son, chained hands and leg, acting irrational. “Who did I offend that have decided to use my son to haunt me, who?” She groaned. The school authority tried to console her. “Please weeping cannot solve any problem now, let’s take him to a psychiatric hospital” “God forbid, my son is not a psychiatric patient.” She screamed. Her husband almost died of panic and guilt when he heard the news. He arrived at the school with a bus, and Clement was taken to the hospital. From there he drove to his herbalist. “It is what I did that backfired” He confessed. The one-eyed herbalist consulted his oracle “Your son’s madness is from God, it has no sacrifice” “Ah Baba help me, that’s my first son” “See if anyone tells you there’s a remedy, that person is deceiving you” He returned to the hospital disheartened. They sat close to him and wept. “Daddy don’t waste your tears now you will need them in the future” Clement said la...

SAINT MARY ©Kikelomo Fadugbagbe Episode 3 Mary’s step Dad returned home threatening her mother never to bring her back to his house. “I don’t want to set my eyes on that prostitute you called your daughter. Am I clear?” “Honey that girl cannot come here she knows I will kill her” “I just want to make myself clear because if it happens I will send you packing” “Ah honey is not up to that now, what God has joined together no Mary can put asunder” She tried to make him smile. “The problem I have is our neighbors, could you believe they reported at the police station that Mary is missing?. Rose was their leader” “What! have they forgotten I’m the caretaker of this house. They will hear from me” He fumed in anger. He issued them a quick notice immediately. The kidnappers returned with a ritualist. He made some incarnation “Ah this one is a no-go area, she has been used, can’t you see she’s not in her real senses?” “Ah, we are observing her since, we thought she is just faking it.” “When do ...

SAINT MARY ©Kikelomo Fadugbagbe Episode 2 “What’s your name” The preacher asked as they walk gently to his house. “My name is Mary, Mary Okeke” Mary began to fear as the journey became longer, looking like is not going to end. “Is your place still far” she asked “Very close dear” “That is what you have been saying since.” Her fear rose when she no longer see buildings but just bushes. She turned quickly to run then the man held her hand “Is too late” he said then whistled. Some men came out from the bush. Mary started shouting for help. “Woman stop making noise, even if you shout from now till tomorrow, no one will hear you” Mary fell on the ground “I thought you can be trusted” she held the man’s feet. All her plea couldn’t stop the man form selling her. The abductors where glad when they heard she was pregnant and they doubled her price. Mary was tied hands and leg. ************************************* The following morning, one of Mary’s neighbors went to knock on her mothers door ...

SAINT MARY ©Kikelomo Fadugbagbe Episode 1 Mary’s mum sat outside observing her daughter who had been sick and pretending to be well. She examined her from head to toe focusing more on her belly. “Hmmm I just hope is not what I’m thinking, I hope Mary is not pregnant” To clear her doubt Mary rushed to the backyard vomiting uncontrollably. “It is finished, Mary has killed me” she gave her a resounding slap from behind and began punching her. “Somebody help! Help me! Mary shouted. Some neighbors who heard her screaming ran out. “Madam Cecilia you want to kill her!” one of the neighbors who was trying hard to separate them uttered angrily. Mary ran as soon as her mother loose grip of her. Mary’s mum was panting heavily as she rained curses on her. “As you have decided to disgrace me, Mary, you will be disgraced. don’t ever think of coming to this house continue running” “Madam Cecilia be calming down now, why are you always shouting and beating this girl, what as she done this time” “Mary ...

My twin sister 2 I locked myself inside the house and cried out my eyes, I thought of what to do at that point but I didn’t know, I decided to call off the marriage. I went to my mum crying,I told her what happened and that I was calling off the marriage, my mother said no I wasn’t going to do that, there’s no man that doesn’t cheat, u will not bring shame to meoooo I’ll swear on this breast you sucked for you, infact if you try it get ready to bury me, you want to disgrace you own sister because of a man? How do you want people to see her? You will not make my enemies mock me in this villageoooo. My mum said, my mum didn’t even beg me, she threatened me. I went to Austin’s parents and told them, his mother knelt down crying and begging me, his father was so ashamed of Austin’s action, they called him and asked him to kneel down and apologize again to me. And I forgave Austin though I was battling with the pains in heart. On our traditional marriage day my sister was my right hand pers...