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Barely three months after Josh reunited with his girlfriend Tina, although they were back together still on rocky ground. She called him up one evening to break the news to him.  "Hey J, I thought we were supposed to see last night. what happened? Anyways, I've got big news for you. We need to see, are you home? I'm coming over now. *** At Josh's house Tina breaks the news of her pregnancy to Josh. "I don't understand, we only just got back together," said Josh on hearing the news. "And what does it mean? it doesn't take a million years for a woman to get pregnant. Brace yourself, dude, you are going to be a father". "Something is not adding up here, how did this happen Tina? "You keep asking me useless questions. What do you mean, how did this happen? We had sex J, yes, sex, and that's exactly how pregnancy comes about. Now stop being a killjoy and let's celebrate this big news jor".  *** Flashback After Josh canceled

TGIF Tribe! How are you all doing? I trust your week has been good.  We are going to be having a cruise this weekend as we will be concluding our love story. Sit tight, grab your popcorn, and read on as the drama unfolds. Read up on Beehive (part one)  here BEEHIVE (PART TWO) "Hello! Hello Josh, I know you can hear me. I'm at the door, please let me in" That was Tina, Josh ex girlfriend or should I say his "pain in the neck". Josh met Tina in his final year back in the university. They feel in love and soon become quit an item until he graduated and left her in school. Afterward, their relationship became an off and on kind of affair but one thing was sure, Josh loved Tina so much and he was more than willing to do whatever it takes to keep her. Years down the line, Josh had just started his company and fortunately for him, he had a foreign investor who was willing to help grow his company. He invited Josh over for dinner one day so they could finalize for the i

Hey Tribe! How is your week going? I trust you all are doing ok. I promised to conclude our love story "Beehive" this week but I figured it would be better to post the part one afresh,  to save you the stress of having to search through the blog. Yes, you can now.  Here is Beehive  (Part one) *** Sandy and Josh have been seeing each other for two months now. What initially was meant to be a work meeting turned out to be a date night.  Sandy, a top manager in one of the leading multinational companies. Josh was going to be handling supplies for the company and he was scheduled to meet with the manager to finalize his proposal for the supply.  He walked into her office that Tuesday afternoon with his portfolio in his hands and his dreams in his head. The whole atmosphere was filled with the smell of fresh lavender. The office was well decorated to the tip, just like that of a senior exec you see in the movies. Common Sandy is a top manager in a multinational for that matter. Jo

Hey Tribe! I trust you all are enjoying the holiday and finding time to 'relax and calm down'.  Here is a little something for you as you 'relax and calm down'. Enjoy reading our new story  (first romantic story for that matter) 'Beehive'. Remember to always share your thoughts in the comment section. Enjoy the read. ***   ***   ***   ***   ***   ***   ***   ***  ***   ***   ***   ***   ***   ***   ***   ***  ***   ***   ***   ***   ***   ***   ***   *** Sandy and Josh have been seeing each other for two months now. What initially was meant to be a work meeting turned out to be a date night.  Sandy, a top manager in one of the leading multinational companies. Josh was going to be handling supplies for the company and he was scheduled to meet with the manager to finalize his proposal for the supply.  He walked into her office that Tuesday afternoon with his portfolio in his hands and his dreams in his head. The whole atmosphere was filled with the smell of fresh

Martins had his meeting that day but he never had any conversation with Alice again or rather, Alice never brought up the matter again. A month later, he was set to return to Abuja.  "Babe, I think we need to talk," Martins said to Alice after packing up that night. "Oh, so you finally found your voice now, right?  " Hmmm, Alice I know things have been quit awkward between us but please just hear me out. I've really been struggling to keep this to myself but just know that I'm trying to protect you and the children, I don't want any harm to come to my family. I wish...... " "Please just stop" Alice cut in. "What have you done? You said you want us to talk but you are not saying anything. Who is harming who? The gentlemen club right? Oh, you think I won't find out? What were you thinking, getting yourself involved in such mess Martins? " By this time Martin was too shocked for word. " how did you find out? Please don'

It's been two years since Alice has had birthed her child in the US. What was initially intended to be a few months of maternity trip turned out to be a journey of no return? No, don't get scared. Nobody died. Well at least, not yet. F L A S H B A C K In the first month of Alice's stay in the States, things became completely awkward between her and Martins. No more frequent phone calls to check up on her and the baby, not to mention his favorite person Jason.  Then the hospital visits were just completely off. Her medical team seems too nice in a funny weird way; I mean she wanted to be pampered and well taken care of but something just seemed off about them. One week before her delivery, Martins flew in to be with her through the process and they welcomed the new addition to the family together, another son, Jayden. The following day after the christening Alice sat beside Martins in the living room where he was, watching TV but lost in thought as usual.  She tapped his sho

The week following their meeting, true to Eric's words, the contract was awarded but it was to Martins.  He was shocked to the bones when he got the news. He asked so many questions, how was it even possible when his name wasn't in the proposal and not forgetting he didn't own any company. I guess you could say the effect of his association with the gentlemen club was already being felt. Yes, Martins had agreed to join and was duly initiated. The execution of the contract came and gone. Within a space of one month, he made more money than he ever dreamed of making in his entire life. He moved his family into the high brew area of Abuja city and set Alice up big time with a shopping mall in the heart of the city. Three months into the whole "miracle" turnaround. One Friday, after the gentlemen meeting, the president came to Martins. "Put a call across to your wife Martins, you will not be going home tonight. You have a meet up tonight". "What is a me

Click to read part two  here FORBIDDEN (PART THREE) Martins couldn't sleep that night, he could not wait for the dawn of a new day either. He kept on tossing from side to side on the bed, Alice woke up at some point to ask what the matter was but he lied that he was just worried about his family being left in hunger every now and then. Alice encouraged him as usual that things would fall into place soon and if there is any consolation, reuniting with Eric seems to be God finally answering their prayers now. Morning finally came and true to his words, Eric was already in the church even before they got there.  When service ended, Alice greeted and thanked him again for the money he gave to her husband the previous day. "Anything for my brother", Eric replied "I should even be the one to apologize for not coming to see you in the house to formally thank you for taking care of my friend and my boy Jason" as he stroked Jason's check.  "This is especially fo

If you are just joining our story 'forbidden'. Click to read part one  here **************************************************************************** FORBIDDEN (PART TWO) Martins was too dumbfounded to speak as he watches Eric take his leave. He was so lost in thought and couldn't believe what he just heard.  "Would you like to order anything else sir?" the waitress's voice brought him back from his thoughts.  No, he replied, let me have the bills, please. Martins settled the bills and left. He was surprised to still meet the cab outside waiting for him even though it was now almost two hours since Eric left. On his way home, he stopped at the mall to get some food items for the home especially for his son Jason who would probably be starving to death by now. By the time he got home, true to it, he met Alice trying to pacify Jason with water who was crying as a result of hunger. He gave her cereal which she quickly prepared for him and watched him eat with

Martians have been out of a job for almost three years and it seems there was no hope of getting another one any time soon.  He had submitted his CV in every organization in town and was even registered with all the job application sites online, yet nothing seems to be forthcoming. He has been married for four years to his dear wife Alice and their first child was just turning two. Alice has been the one sustaining the home with the little income from her teaching job, although it isn't much they have been able to live on it for the past three years even with the arrival of Jason their son almost two years ago. Things haven't really been easy with them but somehow, they have been surviving. It was during one of Martin's job hunt that he met Eric.  Martins and Eric were in the same Christian fellowship while on campus and it was such a pleasure to be reunited with each other. They had conversations ranging from their time together on campus where they both served as members

FULL CIRCLE ( PART SEVEN) Part seven is missing. Yewande is having a partial memory loss and can hardly remember anything as a result of the fall from the last fight. The following narration as told by Chi below. Yewande has been transferred to The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Lagos, where she is receiving treatment. She is responding well to treatment and we are hopeful and praying for a full recovery. Chi has requested that she be transferred to Lagos so she would be able to properly take care of the twins and visit Yewande in the hospital. Her mum frequents Lagos now and sometimes stays for a month especially when Chi has to travel for work. Iya Bishop had died from a cardiac arrest when she heard of what happened to her grandchild. As for Oga Jay, he was charged to court for domestic violence and attempted murder and was sentenced to seven years imprisonment. He is currently serving his jail term. **********   **********   **********   ********** This is a very sad and emoti

FULL CIRCLE (PART SIX)  One year down the line and all was well until about eight months after the twin's first birthday Jay and I had an argument about something that had happened at the party and we ended up in a fight.  Then the beating resumed, but this time I found my voice and told Chi about all the abuse I have been going through. She was disappointed with the fact that I kept it away from her but she also blamed herself for burying herself in her work all this time.  The following day, Chi had called her parents to inform them of all that was happening, I know that because her mum's call woke me up with all the raging of how they will so deal with Jay. By the time I was done talking with her another call came in from the office of the Public Defender requesting I come in on Monday morning to file an official complaint.  Did I also mention that some men from the Obalende police station came to the house in the afternoon just to check if I was OK and took an official stat

FULL CIRCLE ( PART FIVE) The wedding came and went.  Boy! it was a beautiful one, in spite of all the quarrels and disagreements Jay and I had. We had our honeymoon in Seychelles and I must confess it was a good time. Six months into our marriage Jay had already started complaining of me not being pregnant yet. He even suggested I quit my job so I could focus on getting pregnant and making babies but I assured him that all will be well. By the time we were celebrating our one year wedding anniversary, he was already scouting for which fertility clinic to visit. Chi was always by my side showing her support, as usual, I mean by now she was more than a sister to me. We attended the same church and were both in the choir. She encouraged me to keep praying as we have always done in difficult situations in our lives.  Two, three, and four years down the road Chi still wasn't married and she even seemed unbothered about it, I too haven't had a child yet and my relationship with Jay w

FULL CIRCLE (PART FOUR) By the following week, Chi and I were in Nigeria to attend my parent's funeral. Chiamaka's parents were already waiting at the airport for our arrival.  The journey down to Ibadan was a long and lonely one. By the time we got home, Iya Bishop and the church council were there to receive us. She gave me a long hug, probably the longest I've had in a lifetime and for the first time I cried my hearts out on my grandmother's shoulders because seeing her, it suddenly hit me that truly my beloved parents were no more.  The burial arrangements were handled by the church council, the university as well as the office of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and were well attended by dignitaries. On Sunday the Governor paid us a visit to commiserate with the family as he had earlier scheduled state matters that prevented him from attending the burial. Tons and tons of people tripped In to offer their condolences.  Chiamaka and I returned to the UK after on

FULL CIRCLE (PART THREE) Thank you for your comments and feedback on the story so far. Please keep the conversation going. Kindly refresh the page to read up on part one and two of "Full circle" if you are just joining us. *********   *********   **********   ********* FULL CIRCLE (PART THREE) So the journey to my birth began. My arrival was like the arrival of a queen. Everyone, from church, the university, my mother's office, Iya Bishop's goons, I mean everyone welcomed and treated me like royalty.  People all over the country shared my parent's testimony and it soon became preacher's favorite sermon topic. My parent's joy of having me knew no bound. To them, it was more for the strengthening of their faith.  Oh! My parents loved me! I know I had a special spot in dad's heart.  Saturdays was a special day in our house. Daddy called it "day of the Lord for my special family". No outing; if he needed to officiate at a wedding or so, he was us

FULL CIRCLE (PART TWO) I felt a sharp pain in my head that almost felt like the sound from the drumbeat during the Argungun fishing festival.  I tried to touch my head, open my eyes, and feel my legs at the same time. I tell you it was a struggle. I finally opened my eyes and saw Chi beside me.  O, Chi! one of the best things that ever happened to me in life. *********   *********   **********   **********   **********   **********   **********   ********** Hi there, my name is Yewande. Have you been following my story? I'm sorry I haven't properly introduced myself. Maybe there's nothing really to say about me or maybe it's because I'm not proud of how things have turned out with me so I've just been trying to live my life unnoticed for the past few years. Yes, my name is Yewande. Yewande Badmus. I'm 35 years old. I am the first, last and only child of Bishop Kunle Badmus (funny, I always liked to introduce myself that way while I was growing up). Hmmm! Yes

FULL CIRCLE It happened today again.  This time it was right in the presence of the twins and I wasn't sure if I was going to make it out alive.  Jay beat me and again, with the fullness of his might. As if he always had to follow through with the process, he started with the argument, then a few slaps on both sides of my face. I have long resolved in my heart of heart that since I was a sacrificial lamb when he slaps on one cheek I would turn the other. After all the holy book says so.  The slaps were accompanied by a couple of blows. The final part, as always, he brought out his belt and unleashed it on my whole body. All along the twins were in the living room watching their father, my beloved husband whom I have especially loved and served for the past six years beat me to a pump. Andre must have said something because I saw his lips move. I can't quite remember what it was but I could almost hear him mutter something like "mummy vran". Yes, that was it. " mu