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MY LIFE AS AN ORPHAN EPISODE 6 Madam Pepe dra*gg£d me r0ughly to the back of the br0th£l. When we got there, she let go of my hand, and gave me a sl*ap which made me held my cheeks in pain with te*ars rolling from my eyes. Wetin dey, worry you Harriet, you dey cra*ze?..... madam Pepe asked angrily. I couldn't even say anything, i was silently sobbing looking at my feet. This thing you did today, should never repeat itself, or else, you won't like what will happen to you afterwards, now get out of my sight you swi*ne...... madam Pepe warned, screaming at the top of her voice. I quickly ran away from her sight as she requested, and went to the room crying. I was crying not aware of a presence in the room until i felt a hug. I looked up and saw that it was bintu who hugged me, I hugged her back increasing the tempo of my tears. This was what I was talking about Harriet, you are too young and innocent to go through all this...... bintu said Rubbing my back gently. No bintu, I deser...

MY LIFE AS AN ORPHAN EPISODE 5 I woke up as early as 4am the next day to see bintu lying with me on the bed and ejiro layed on the floor I wondered what time they got in. Seems like i would be sharing this room with this two.....I thought. Just then i stepped out from the room hoping to sweep round the place. There was light, so it was easy for me to see what I was doing that early morning. I was already sweeping with a long broom i saw at the backyard. Just then, Madam Pepe walked up to me which scared me, because I didn't heard her footsteps coming. "Good morning ma".....I greeted, partially kneeling. Good morning my dear, who asked you to sweep?....she asked. No one ma, I felt I should do it to show appreciation for what you did for me yesterday.....I replied. Oh that's so nice of you, you don't have to stress yourself sweeping, we have people who are paid to do that.....she said collecting the broom from me. Thank you so much ma....I replied. What's your n...

MY LIFE AS AN ORPHAN EPISODE 4 Later that evening, at about 8pm, I was reading a book i found in the room, then the girl that was dressing up earlier to go on an errand for madam Pepe walked in. She looked like she had been working since because she looked tired, and then she tiredly layed on the bed. "Welcome back".....I greeted, but didn't get a response. Should I get you water to drink, you looked tired?.....I asked feeling concerned for her. Just then she stood up and brought out some pi*lls from her bag and requested for water which i rushed to get for her. I got a can of water from the small fridge in the room and gave it to her, which she used in taking her dr*ugs, and she drank all the water at once. Seems like you are not feeling too well?......I asked innocently. Then she looked at me and giggled like i said something funny. Did I said anything funny, why I you giggling?.....I asked in confusion. Don't worry my dear, with time you will understand my reason f...

MY LIFE AS AN ORPHAN EPISODE 3 When we got in, madam Pepe led me to a room with only a small bed and few other things. Stay here and rest for a while, so that you can regain strength.....she said opening the door of the room. She also encouraged me to feel at home, and then she left. I went into the room and sat on the bed looking around the room. The room wasn't that beautiful but it was far more better than the orphanage home I grew up from. Just then, a young lady barged into the room without knocking, talking rudely at me, and also rolling her eyes. Don't you have manners, how can you just barged in here like that, what if I was naked?.....I asked angrily. Taaarrr shut up there Who this one dey form oyibo for?.....she rudely asked rolling her eyes at me. What brought you here?.....I asked tiredly because I wasn't ready for any drama. Madam Pepe say make i ask you, wetin you go like chop?.....she asked me. Oh, anything would do please.....I replied. And then she left clo...

MY LIFE AS AN ORPHAN EPISODE 2 The woman was tall, dark in complexion and very chubby, with a thick ghetto accent. When the boys sighted her, they immediately stopped b£ating me and started hailing her like she was a celebrity. Words like.... "Mama pepe for the street" "Mama general one"  "Swaggerlicious lady" e.t.c. The boys kept hailing her, some even went as far as lying flat before her, and it got me wondering who this woman was. Was she a Demi god?.....I asked within. And then she started speaking, addressing the boy's who held me hostage. Wetin make una dey panelswing this shenkes now?.....she asked pointing at me. Mama, the smallie go carry person goods oh.... one of the boys said. Na why una be wan bu*rn am?....she asked rudely. Yes mama, so that stealing go reduce for the area, so we must bu*rn am..... one of the guys shouted. Before I knew it, the woman brought out some wads of cash and gave it to the guys and they jumped for joy collecting t...

MY LIFE AS AN ORPHAN EPISODE 1 It was a rainy and stormy night, while the rest of my roommates slept snoring loudly, I sat up staring at my window, watching the heavy downpour of the rain. I just couldn't sleep because I kept thinking about my life and future, i wasn't happy. Since I clocked 17, I started having sleepless nights and I also started being uncomfortable about my present situation. The orphanage home I grew up in started looking like a dungeon to me and I began to crave for freedom. So many times I had wanted to escape from the orphanage home, but it wasn't just possible. I was told by the owner of the orphanage home, that I was brought in to this place the day i was born. The woman told them my mom died while giving birth to me and my mom had no family she could take me to. And then the owner of the orphanage home named me Harriet, which i was bearing till this moment. With each passing day, my quest for freedom increased and I was very determined to get it. I...

Strange but True Episode 13 (final episode) I got home and revealed everything to my father, he wasn't pleased with what they did.  Rex had given me up to 12 missed calls, he wouldn't let my phone rest till I switched it off.  I told him how bad I wanted to quit work and stat my life afresh but he warned me not to.  "You have to marry Rex, I know you love him and you care for him not because of money but because of your genuine heart", he said.  "Yes I love him but why will he do that to me?", I asked in frustration. "It's basically life, people intend to know ones true intention in so many ways and i believe they wanted to know yours. You have won their hearts", he replied.  "What do I do now? I left their angrily", I said.  "You have to hear out and accept him, your wedding is tomorrow Benita. Don't break the poor guys heart like that", he suggested.  I was deep in thoughts, I didn't like the fact they played me li...

Strange but True Episode 12 "Benita please I have been thinking about this for a very long time since I stopped going to the hospital", he stated.  "And what have you been thinking of?", I asked.  "Have been thinking of you ", he revealed.  The moment he stated those words I became tensed and uncomfortable.  "How do you mean?", I asked.  "Right from the moment I saw at the hospital I was moved to help you, not just because I needed to buy because I gained a soft spot for you. You are different from most girls I have seen and came in contact with, I really want to be with you and share my life with you", he revealed.  "Ah Kenneth! What are you saying?", I asked still in awe of what was going on. "I mean I love you Benita and I want to spend the rest of my life with you, I want you to be my wife", he emphasized.  "Jesus! Kenneth, are you sure you know what your doing? Because in two days time i will be your brothe...

Strange but True Episode 10&11 After work hours, I quickly drove home to share the news with my father. He was equally stunned, he never thought we would come across Kenneth.  I wasn't expecting to see him but I really wanted to respect my boundaries I never interfere with family matters anymore.  Few weeks later, Rex finally popped the big question and I obliged.  My father was happy with my decision, though I want done with school yet but I was close to my finals.  Visiting his parents after the proposal was magical, they loved me and accepted me with open arms.  It felt like they have been waiting for me all their life's.  Wedding preparation started and I wished my mother and brother was here with me. I wanted a simple and small wedding, nothing too expensive.  Red didn't have problems with that, he loved all my plans and arrangement.  Few days to the wedding I came across kunle, I was driving down to the bridal shop when I caught sight of...

Strange but True Episode 9 We fell head over heels with each other, each day coming to work was amazing. We go on dates, outings, and some other places to get to know ourselves better.  My book became one of the best seller, and my father was proud of me.  One day at work, while I was busy attending to a client. Kenneth walked into the hall and I caught sight of him.  At first I wasn't sure he was the one because he has grown so much beards on his face, and he became more thick than he was before.  Don't get me wrong my new found love Rex is really handsome, his muscular, wealthy, a fashion freak when it comes to designer clothes, perfume, shoes, wristwatches and many more. When he got closer I know it was Kenneth, he walked pass me and went straight to Rex office.  After attending to a client, I was called into the office by Rex assistant.  "Ken, let me show you my baby boo, my love and precious beauty", Rex began to introduce me even before I walked into ...

strange but True Episode 8 I began to wonder why my mother will try to chase us out of the house knowing that my father is the head of the family.  I really didn't understand, till my father told me that his wife was the one paying the rent and taking care of the house when he lost his job.  I couldn't continue my school when my father lost his job and then my mother refused to help so I stayed home while I watched my brother finish and graduated with a second class upper.  nothing is ever too late but I know I will go places without my parents help. the meeting shattered, the elders and women who came visiting couldn't hold my mother down.  I pleaded with my father for us to leave the house for peace to rain knowing that fully well that we had no place to go.  my mother humiliated I and my father, I began to regret coming back to that house. my father didn't even acknowledge my brother anymore, beside he was my mother puppet.  we watched her move inside th...

Strange but True Episode 7 I went straight to Kenneth's office to apologize to him. Getting there he was just focused on his laptop, I calmly knocked on his door before entering.  "Hi", I said calmly.  "Hey, what's up?", He asked cheerfully.  "I came to apologize, am really sorry for the way I spoke to you earlier. Knowing you have done a lot for me and my father, I shouldn't have crossed that line", I pleaded.  "Oh Benita, you don't have to be that way. I know you have been going through a lot so I don't see anything wrong with how you spoke to me", he said. "Thank you", I said trying to leave the office but he stopped me.  "Benita what's going on? You don't look happy", he asked.  "Nothing much, I just thought I had someone really important in my life. It's funny because he has someone else now, such is life", I replied.  "Now I know where that silly attitude came from", he...

Strange but True Episode 6 I couldn't breath, how can this happen? What was I even expecting? Well my father was right I need to grow up and act matured.  I will be clocking 21 in few weeks, I need to act matured and dress like an elegant lady and not a child. I listened to my favorite song on my mobile phone, I sat outside for an hour till I began to feel chill.  I was ready to make my way inside the hospital when I got an email notification from a publishing firm.  I was super shocked because I emailed this firm a year ago, stating my reasons for applying as one of their authors.  I equally sent them one of my books for them to review and see how creative I am. I never got any feedback from them since last year, seeing this now has to be something good.  I went through the email all I could say was thank you Lord.  Ah! The publishing firm finally accepted me, I was so happy at list I could have something that gives me money while i continued my education....

Strange but True Episode 5 For some days my father got better, he ate well and I kept him company all the time.  All thanks to Kenneth who never wanted us to get hungry, my father got fond of him.  He told my father got so addicted with all the stories Kenneth told him..  But one thing was strange about this you get doctor, he never talk about his family even when I tried to know him better he always skip that part.  My mother never called or swing by the hospital, well I wasn't expecting her to anyways. My brother was just the worse, how could he even sleep peacefully after committing such act with our mother.  I was having a fun conversation with my father when he started crying uncontrollably.  "Father what's the problem? Why are you crying", I asked.  "Am just thinking about how my family grew apart this terrible way without my notice", he replied. "It's not your fault, you have been a good father to me and my brother", I added.  "I co...

Strange but true Episode 4 I quickly requested to see my father even if they wouldn't let me into his room at least I could be at the other side of the door and check on him.  I was so happy to see my father's peaceful face, I couldn't thank God enough.  I thanked the young doctor, and he was pleased to help.  I wanted to go home and share the good news but something kept telling me not to. Besides no one cares about him at him, I was my father's only hope.  I never told anyone about my father's recovery, I kept going home to refreshen up and after that I hurry back to the hospital.  Each time I go home no ever ask of him, my brother was less concerned.  My mother is not even worries about her husband, she's always in my brothers room.  One evening I came back from the hospital to freshen up and make something to eat but my mother stopped me from using the kitchen.  I began to ask why, but she ended up pouring the ingredients I wanted to use into ...

STRANGE BUT TRUE  Episode 3 I couldn't bare the pain of loosing my father, it will take me back to another state of pure suffering and trauma.  Am just 20 years old and I really don't know much about all these things. I rushed home to tell my mother and brother the bad news and see if they could be of help to me.  "Mom please dad needs help with a new kidney and i can't do everything", I said.  "No you will do everything yourself, since you want to be the good egg of the family you will suffer and do everything yourself ", she stated.  "Please brother help me, even if it's little money so I can add up with my savings to pay some bills in the hospital and get a new kidney for our father", I pleaded.  "Benita I can't help you, I have a project am working on and helping a sick old man is not what am ready for", my brother said before walking out of the room.  I looked at my mother with tears in my eyes, seeing her as the only hop...

STRANGE BUT TRUE  Episode 2 I ran to my father to hold him down since was jerking, it felt he was going to die. I didn't want to loose My father die to the abominable act of my mother and my brother. At the other hand they were trying to put on their clothes to hide their naked bodies, but ot was too late.  I quickly called on the neighbors to helo us take my father to the hospital leaving my mother and brother to their fate. I hated the fact that my father never believed and yet he had to witness it and land himself in the hospital.  I stayed I the hospital for 3 days with my father who was lying on the hospital bed unconscious.  I prayed for God's intervention in his life but it felt like it wasn't my prayers weren't heard.  I cried aimlessly before the  doctor walked into the room woth a file.  "doctor will my father be okay?", i curiously asked.  "his condition is critical and his heart is not beating like its regular state, we will have to ke...

Strange but True Episode 1 Mother has this obsession with my brother, she never wanted him to even get married.  Each time she sees a girl hanging out with him she will make sure that relationship ends in split of seconds.  Right from when we all grew up as kids she made sure he gets the most valuable things much more than I did, he was the apple of my mother's eyes.  my father thought she was looking out for their son but it was the opposite. She never rested till kunle my brother turned 29 and yet not married. Nevertheless, kunle got fed up with the control of our mother and decided to move out of the house to his own apartment but mother objected.  Some night later,  I was tired of pressing my phone. I decided to get something from kunle's room when I overheard some funny noise coming from his room.  It was like a soft mourn and a bit of pleasure in it, I tried opening the door but I noticed it was closed.  I decided to move back to my room since th...

COMING TO LAGOS      LAST EPISODE. . .COMING TO LAGOS. . .EP 17. Love is beautiful. With Samuel, it seems so easy. Love is. .is. . . I don’t even know the word to use to describe this love. Samuel made love look easy. Yes, there were sacrifices to make but it seemed he actually sacrificed more in our relationship. It’s been two months of waking up to texts from my love, making sure I’m okay at work even when I return late, he orders food and we talk via video call till I sleep off. “Haba, Blessing this your man dey try o. See how you’re blushing.” Stella said to me as I was blushing after reading the text Samuel sent to me at work. “I go love o.” “See who’s talking.” I fired at her. “What’s with your fire looking Hercules abi what’s his name again?” I asked her, laughing out loud. “Don’t spoil his name biko. His name is Henry and concerning that, please join me in prayers o.” “For what? Has he popped the question?” I asked feigning serious face. “Question nibo? Someone th...

COMING TO LAGOS      CONTINUATION. . . COMING TO LAGOS. . EP 16 “Samuel just got involved in an accident.” The caller said to me. “Your number was the last called person so we decided to call you when we picked up his phone.” “Where are you now? Which hospital?” I asked the caller. “St. Peters hospital at Ojota.” I don’t know that place but I quickly tried his sister’s number but it wasn’t going through. I didn’t know who to call. Stella. I called her and she quicky directed me. I wasn’t that sure so I also put on my Google map and asked people too. I got to the hospital and met Samuel at the door of the hospital. No one was attending to him. No one could come close to him but they stood afar staring at him as he kept bleeding and losing blood. I ran towards him and off out that he was bleeding from his left side, close to his ribs. I bent and used my hands to stop the bleeding abit as I shouted for help when a little girl ran to me and gave me something like a white clot...