Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 39 [avatar] The Author Esenam stood on the seashore and watched the sea in its beautiful sing-dance rhythm. She was also intrigued by God’s power and awesomeness whenever she saw the sea. The rhythm from the waves and its sound alone made her know there was an awesome powerful being behind...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 38 [avatar] The Author The week went by quickly and it was Youth Meeting again. The Church premises was filled to capacity as members listened attentively to divine instructions from the speakers of the night. Soon the service was over and the members were seen exchanging handshakes with each other. Esenam...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 37 [avatar] The Author Esenam stood at the gate of her parents’ house undecided whether to go in or not. She still felt she was making a big mistake by honouring her Mom’s invitation. She thought of Boat. If only he was with her, then she would be sure everything...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 36 [avatar] The Author They stepped out of the fast food joint and enjoyed the fresh air that that gently welcomed them to the outside. Boat looked into the starry night and remarked it was a beautiful night. Esenam could not agree with him more. “What interests you most about God’s...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 35 [avatar] The Author Esenam woke up broken. The previous day’s turn of events with her Dad still filled her heart with a lot of pain. She took out her journal and dusted it. She had not written in it for a long time. Sadly, she opened it and...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 34 [avatar] The Author The congregation was seated quietly and listening to the speaker attentively. Mr. Fiabge walked into the Church and took a seat in the back. He realized almost immediately that there was something very different in the way they went about things. He was intrigued at how an...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 33 [avatar] The Author It had been two years since Esenam was forced to live outside her home. Life had not been easy but through the immense support of the Church, Boat, and her mother, she had made it this far. Mr. and Mrs. Fiagbe were in the living room of...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 32 [avatar] The Author Saturday finally came. Boat had looked forward to it forever and a day. He ironed his clothes for the evening in the morning. Next, he went to the barber’s to trim his hair and stopped by a gift shop to get a small present for his...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 31 [avatar] The Author Boat sat facing Naana in her living-room. He had stopped by to see Esenam as promised. Naana told him Esenam was sleeping. He did not want to wake her up and decided to wait for her. He asked Naana how Esenam had been that day. Naana told...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 30 [avatar] The Author Mrs. Fiagbe walked in from work tired and sad. Esenam had not contacted any of them since the fiasco on Sunday. She had spent the whole day thinking of a way out for her daughter. She had finally decided on securing a loan from the bank to...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 29 [avatar] The Author Boat and Naana arrived a while later. Boat was alarmed when he realized the door to his house was locked. He had hoped Esenam would be back by the time they got back. Naana had insisted to come with him to convince Esenan she was more than...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 28 [avatar] The Author The doorbell to the Fiagbe’s rang. Mr. and Mrs. Fiagbe had just returned from Church. Mr. Fiagbe hurriedly opened the door. Lawyer Brandon was at the door. Mr. Fiagbe thanked him for heeding his call at such short notice. “What’s going on Alfred? Why in God’s name...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 27 [avatar] The Author It was Sunday. Boat and Esenam were in the backyard. Boat was washing and Esenam was tending to his mini garden. The house phone rang. Boat ran inside to get it. It was Elder Asare. He told Boat that they were not able to get through...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 26 [avatar] The Author The trip to Elder Asare’s residence was hassle-free. Once seated and the initial pleasantries were exchanged, Boat briefed Elder Asare about what transpired in his absence. “I had to accommodate her at my place because Naana was also out of town and considering the fact that she...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 25 [avatar] The Author Esenam’s tears blinded her. She felt so humiliated and hurt. How could someone she trusted as a friend say things like that to her? Why was Naana being so mean to her? She was grateful Boat was different. He had been a big support in her...
Whatever It Takes… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 24 [avatar] The Author Naana hurriedly stopped a taxi and got in. She gave the driver the directions and relaxed in the back seat. It was early Saturday and they had finally arrived in Accra from Kumasi. She was very happy to be back. Boat had promised to take her out...
Whatever It Takes is now rolling… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 23 [avatar] The Author Esenam rang the doorbell to their home and waited. She felt sad coming in as a stranger to her own family. Mrs. Fiagbe opened the door, gave her a long, emotional hug, and asked her to step inside. Esenam was a bit...
Whatever It Takes is served… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 22 [avatar] The Author Esenam walked him to the door and thanked him for everything he had done for her. She expressed her gratitude to Boat for being there for her. She informed Boat that she would be going to see her Mom at her workplace and then head...
Whatever It Takes EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 21 [avatar] The Author The chirping birds near the window woke up Esenam from a restful sleep. She opened her eyes and saw it was already morning. Surprisingly, she had slept very well. She stepped into the bathroom after making the bed and took a long shower. Showers always had a...
Whatever It Takes is served… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 20 [avatar] The Author Merry Xmas and a grand New Year to all my fans Eunice Mr. Fiagbe yelled from the living room for everyone in the house to come to the living-room. Yayra and Elorm responded almost immediately. “Now listen, all of you. No one – and I...
Whatever It Takes is on… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 19 [avatar] The Author Thursday came quickly and Esenam had to attend Youth meeting. She was giving the talk that evening. She got dressed and checked for the umpteenth time if her Dad was back. Thankfully his car was not outside so she felt it was best to leave...
Whatever It Takes is served… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 17 [avatar] The Author Esenam quickly went home after church service before the rest of her family returned. She changed into her casual clothes and went to the kitchen to fix herself something to eat. She cleaned up the kitchen and cooked lunch for the house. And then she...
Whatever It Takes is running… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 15 [avatar] The Author The rest of the week went well. Esenam did not go out but stayed locked in her room all week. The only person she listened to was Yayra, who was too young to allow herself to be saddled with any cold treatment. Esenam refused to...
Whatever It Takes is rolling… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 14 [avatar] The Author Later that day, a neatly-dressed young man walked into the Fiagbe’s compound. Mr. Fiagbe was outside in the balcony when he arrived. He greeted politely asked if it was possible to see Esenam. From the little he had gathered from Esenam, he did not want...
Whatever It Takes is on… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 13 [avatar] The Author Mrs. Amegashie noticed Akwasi was not himself. He looked like he was carrying the whole world on his shoulders. “You are home early. Was Esenam out of town or something?” Mrs. Amegashie asked trying to get Akwasi to open up. “Mom, could you believe that...
Whatever It Takes is now rolling… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 12 [avatar] The Author The doorbell rang consistently. Mr. Fiagbe was in the living-room but kept shouting for Elorm to come out of the comfort of his room to attend to the door. Elorm stormed out of his room angrily and went to the door. Akwasi, elegantly dressed,...
Whatever It Takes is rolling… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 11 [avatar] The Author The taxi pulled up at Esenam’s gate twenty minutes later. Esenam looked at her watch again and her heart missed another beat. She was very late. She hoped her parents would still be at church. Apprehensively, she entered the compound and saw her Dad’s car...
Whatever It Takes is rolling… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 10 [avatar] The Author Esenam also walked away in anger leaving Akwasi by himself in the living-room. Mrs. Fiagbe came through the living-room and saw Akwasi. “Are you still here? Haven’t you done enough already? Get lost and go and celebrate your greatest achievement. You pretender,” she said and...
Whatever It Takes Is served… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 9 [avatar] The Author Esenam entered the living-room from the garden door. She walked cautiously to her Dad who was busy watching soccer on the high definition Samsung television. She was not sure if that was a good time but something told her if she did not get whatever...
Whatever It Takes is rolling now… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 8 [avatar] The Author Esenam walked in from town to see her parents still in the living-room. They exchanged surprised looks and glanced at the clock hanging on the wall of the living-room almost simultaneously. “You’re early.” Mrs. Fiagbe stated. “Yes. Akwasi was not home. I learned...
Whatever It Takes is rolling… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 7 [avatar] The Author Esenam pressed the doorbell next to the huge gates of the Amegashies several times. Kabu, the gateman, finally opened the small gate to see who it was that had disrupted his sleep. He was startled to see the visitor. He thought she would know about...
Whatever It Takes is rolling… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 6 [avatar] The Author It was a beautiful Saturday. Esenam would usually be all over the house moving from the kitchen to the garden and doing her laundry but this particular Saturday, Esenam was still in her room. She was aware it was Elorm’s turn to prepare breakfast but...
Whatever It Takes is served… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 5 [avatar] The Author A knock on her door brought Esenam back to the present. Elorm walked in quietly and pulled a chair close to her bed and sat on it. He looked directly into Esenam’s eyes and felt sorry for the acute pain he saw in the depths...
Whatever It Takes is now rolling… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 4 [avatar] The Author It was morning. The sun had just come up. Birds were chirping melodiously and the wind whirling in sweet resonance with nature. Esenam was in the garden. She had finished watering the flowers and was seated on one of the benches with...
Whatever It Takes is served… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 3 [avatar] The Author Four months passed. Akwasi kept his word although he had been tempted on several occasions to go beyond the boundaries. He always heeded to Esenam when she asked him to stop. One fine day, Esenam walked into Akwasi’s room and found him in a foul...
Whatever It Takes is now rolling… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 2 [avatar] The Author Esenam recalled how she had taken the bold decision not to engage in sex or any amorous relationship with Akwasi until they were married. She took that decision after her encounter with an evangelist who had handed her a brochure on the walkway when...
Whatever It Takes now takes off… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN WHATEVER IT TAKES EPISODE 1 [avatar] The Author Esenam bit into her chicken with ravenous passion. She was really enjoying the food especially her chicken. It was one of the things she loved about her family. It was an unwritten routine that the family ate together every evening of the working...
The Last Kiss Concludes… [avatar] The Author EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN THE LAST KISS FINAL EPISODE Twenty years later! It is Alicia’s fifty-fifth birthday. Curtis and his three lovely kids have put together a simple surprise sit up for her and now all they need to do is get Alicia to the venue for the event. Alicia’s mom has been more...
The Last Kiss is served… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN THE LAST KISS EPISODE 33 It is sunset. The sky looks magnificent with the golden glow from the sun rays that has spread across the sky in an amazing pattern. Curtis and Alicia’s lives have fallen back to it’s normal blissful place after the Cynthia saga. Curtis has declined suing Cynthia for the...
The Last Kiss is running… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN THE LAST KISS EPISODE 32 Alicia stands in the car park of the huge edifice before her with contentment. Curtis has just helped her out of the car and is worried her stomach will burst any time soon. She is in the ninth month of her pregnancy and she feels okay. A little...
The Last Kiss is rolling… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN THE LAST KISS EPISODE 31 Curtis comes awake with a start. He might have dosed off for a brief moment. The earphones are still in his ears and the file is still playing. He can hear Cynthia’s voice: “Get out of your room? You are going to make love to me before I...
The Last Kiss is on… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN THE LAST KISS EPISODE 30 Curtis drives straight to the hospital from the courthouse. He is really depressed. Flashes of Omar and the Security Guard’s testimonies fill him with bitterness and pain. All his life, he has played fair. He has not deliberately done anything to hurt anyone yet people including someone he...
The Last Kiss is rolling… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN THE LAST KISS EPISODE 29 Jude Albert walks confidently to the witness stand since Omar is testifying for them. “Mr. Iddrisu, can you tell this court your relationship with the accused, Mr. Curtis Owusu-Mensah.” OMAR Curtis and I are like brothers. Our parents are friends and have been with him for...
The Last Kiss is now served… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN THE LAST KISS EPISODE 28 Alicia and Curtis are sitting in the visitor’s chair in Dr. Ray Annan’s Consulting Room. Curtis has called him that morning when he couldn’t sleep over Alicia’s weakness and a slight rise in her body temperature. She has been sleeping at the least opportunity and he...
The Last Kiss Episode 27 is rolling… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN THE LAST KISS EPISODE 27 The courtroom is about sixty- percent full when Curtis and his team walk in. Curtis, dressed in a dark blue suit looks around in wonder. This is his first time ever in a courtroom. He smiles ironically and shakes his head. He had never thought this...
The Last Kiss is rolling… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN THE LAST KISS EPISODE 26 Alicia walks into her ultra-modern office feeling on top of the world. She feels like a heavy weight has been lifted off her shoulder. She has spent another quality weekend with the love of her life despite all the trouble that is brewing from the obnoxious Cynthia. Although...
The Last Kiss is best served hot… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN THE LAST KISS EPISODE 25 Curtis and Alicia are in the car park of the plush edifice that hosts Opambuor TV studios. Swiftly, Curtis locks the car with the remote after helping Alicia down from the metallic black 2017 Land Cruiser Prado he owns, thanks to his employer. He takes her...
The Last Kiss is rolling… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN THE LAST KISS EPISODE 24 Omar parks his car in front of a semidetached house and steps out. He is wearing a cream jeans shorts, a black t-shirt that hugs his body perfectly and Sketchers sneakers to match. He walks to the small gate of the house he has just parked in front...
The Last Kiss is running… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN THE LAST KISS EPISODE 23 Alicia is nervous and downhearted. She is on her way to the first forum for PLWHA which will be climaxed with the launch of the group. This is the first time she will get to meet most of the members behind the keypad. The group has seen massive...
The Last Kiss is live… EUNICE ANSAH-AGYEMAN THE LAST KISS EPISODE 22 The police station is crowded when Curtis arrives with the two officers. There seem to be an argument of sorts going on. Curtis is led into a small room with only a table and two chairs. He deduces that is the questioning room from what he has seen...
