Age 30

Nelson woke me up the next morning with pecks and kisses. Only God could tell how awkward I felt judging from the fact that I hadn’t brushed. But it was obvious that Nelson cared less about that. We kissed passionately in exchange for the “good morning” pleasantries.

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“Hey, why are you avoiding me?” Greg asked me. “How do you mean?” I feigned ignorance of his claims. At this point, Blessing left us to attend to a visitor that beckoned on her. “You know what I’m talking about Sophie,” Greg retorted as we both took a step forward …

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I turned around and saw him with a bottle of grape wine and two glasses. “Hmm…he came prepared,” I thought to myself. “Hey,” I said with smiles. “How are you enjoying the breeze here?” Nelson asked with smiles.

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“See Winnie; sometimes, you just have to wait!” “Don’t ever give in to the pressure out there.” “You will find what you want in a man as long as you are busy making yourself useful too.” “My mother that pressured me has even forgotten all those early marriage stories she …

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Fast forward to two weeks later after the burial, we all went back to Port Harcourt. We did a pregnancy test, and it came out positive. So Larry had to hurry with some of his uncles to start the marriage rites as soon as possible. But trust my wicked uncles …

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I woke up to the warm cuddles from Larry. “Good morning my love,” Larry whispered into my ears as he held me so tight. “Good morning baby,” I greeted with kisses. “Tell me, did you sleep well last night?” Larry asked. “Yes baby, but I’m feeling weak.” “Don’t worry; you …

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I suddenly felt this nauseating urge. Larry joined me in the bathroom immediately. “Baby! Are you okay?” Larry asked. I was still vomiting. After about 2 minutes, I felt better and washed off my mouth.

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Fast-forward all these happenings to four months after Larry’s mother’s death. Linda was engaged, and I was partly staying at Larry’s apartment. We all bonded more and better. But we had to plan Larry’s mother’s burial. We all had to relocate to Larry’s village in Enugu state.

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I walked back into the sitting room as I thought about the meaning of life if we keep losing our loved ones. My thoughts ran to my late father. The way he died and was forgotten by his brothers who are selling his lands and inheritance. “We just have to …

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We got to the mortuary and deposited Larry’s mum’s body. It was a sad day for everyone. “God! I can’t bear this anymore,” Larry said as he broke down in tears in his car. “Baby, I understand how you feel. I’m speechless too.”

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