Wrong Start by Daisy Yawson Eleven The rain had begun to fall already. In the car driving in an attempt to get away from Eyram, his eyes fell on a familiar face. Beautiful but matured face he swore he had seen somewhere before. The lady crossed the road to the other side and could not stop looking at her as...
Wrong Start by Daisy Yawson Ten The sound of his mother voice asking him to get a DNA test done a year ago had him grip onto the white counter table which was in the kitchen. It took an ounce of power to stay calm as everything in him was begging to fall apart, to go feral but he would...
Wrong Start by Daisy Yawson Nine “You sure you don’t wanna grab something to eat before going to the hospital?” he asked, taking a glance at her and shifting his focus back on the road. “No I’m fine. I just don’t have an appetite yet.”. He nodded. Understanding her plight as he’d been there before when Eyram was pregnant with...
Wrong Start by Daisy Yawson Eight “Meet Eyram, my…” Hesitating, Eyram shot him a scary glare. Still, he had no gut to say who she was to the girl that stood there watching them. He’d never felt the need to lie or feel uncertain about their relationship. Those days staying with Mimi had been tough and good all the...
Wrong Start by Daisy Yawson Seven “Maybe you should start coming clean.” With piercing dark eyes fixed on her brown ones, he held her waist again. Almost crushing her bones. “Stop it. You’re hurting me!” Without an ounce of thought, she used her small fist on his chest but it did no harm to him. “Does my brother know we’ve...
Wrong Start by Daisy Yawson Six The bright light from behind the curtains blinded her eyes as she tried getting up from her bed. “Shit,” she muttered. Putting on a bathroom slipper, she dashed into the bathroom for a quick bath. Almost slipping. After going through the pile of clothes in her wardrobe for the right attire, she closed...
Wrong Start by Daisy Yawson Five Four girls followed Mimi to the washroom, laughing and speaking in hush tones. “Soooo..who was that man that dropped you off. He looked so serious. M. Is he your brother?“ Mimi knew it would come to that if she made friends but it seemed the girls chose her since she first started class...
Wrong Start by Daisy Yawson Four “Sir…madam has asked me to tell you that she’s leaving for class.” Ibrahim had gotten into his boxers and was about putting on trousers when Adisa barged in unannounced. The bulge in his boxers had her hooked for a minute. Ibrahim on the other hand had no idea what his appearance was doing to...
Wrong Start by Daisy Yawson Three “Have some of the chicken,” he urged her as they sat behind a glass marble table situated on the compound under a fancy canopy. “Thanks,” she muttered. On the table laid food of all sort. Rice, tomato stew, sliced eggs, salad, tomato ketchup, and some spaghetti. “Adisa told me you were hurting down there,”...
Wrong Start by Daisy Yawson Two Behind the large table, the men talked. “C.mon, she’s got a pussy. That’s what matters. Ma guy. Even the women in our lives are not giving us the peace we so want.” “Tell am again. Why, is she disrespectful?” Felix chipped in. “No.” “Then?…. what of last night’s sex. Has it got anything to...
Wrong Start by Daisy Yawson One Stopping for a brief moment, he threw her clothes at her. “Put them on. I’m not exactly okay with you sleeping naked under the sheets.” An elderly woman in his huge family had advised her to be naked under the sheets before his return but clearly, it wasn’t a good idea. The little girl...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR FINAL EPISODE The rest of the night was spent in prayers. Kuuku and his mother later fell asleep from exhaustion, but Pat wasn’t done yet. She prayed and prayed for freedom from the shackles of the devil and eventually fell asleep too. She had a revelation. In the revelation, she saw the...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 22 A MONTH LATER The news spread like wildfire and it was on everyone’s lips at the factory. Kuuku Laing, aka Killer, had tendered in his resignation letter to Management and they were having a hard time dealing with it. They were at their wits end struggling to find a suitable replacement...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 20 & 21 EPISODE 20 A FEW DAYS LATER Dinah had suddenly realized that the type of lifestyle she was pursuing wasn’t going to end well for her. She had seen what happened to Manza; and also what happened personally when Ayi and Ashalley fought because of the loose life she was...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 19 Pat and KL were doing some general cleaning in his home. It was a Saturday but he hasn’t gone to the Machine Shop. Pat had seen a used toothbrush under his bed and so had decided that his room needed a cleanup, which he grudgingly accepted. They were almost done when...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 17&18 EPISODE 17 Ever since Kuuku and Pat confessed their love to each other, they hardly slept together in the same bed. They were content in the fact that they were in love and that there was no need to rush things as they were eventually going to be together. After...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 16 Finally, it was trial time and Kuuku went to court in the company of his Lawyer, his mother and of course, Pat. Though he had spent a relatively easy night, both Pat and his mother had not. Pat had spent the entire night tossing and turning in bed and his mother...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 15 Manza regained consciousness and the Police wasted no time to question her on the case. She confirmed that Kuuku was her lover and the one who spiked her drink when he found out that she was pregnant. The receptionist at the Guest House confirmed a picture of Manza when shown it...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 14 At about 5:00 pm, he went to Pat’s home and left yet another note that read, DON’T LOOK FOR ME TONIGHT. I WILL SEE AND TAKE YOU OUT TOMORROW FOR A CELEBRATION. I LOVE YOU DEARLY KUUKU LAING From there, he went to his Mom’s place to relax. Since his...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 12 EPISODE 12 Manza was feeling sore pains in her tummy as soon as she returned from the Guest House. She had tried to call KK but he hadn’t answered his phone. She suspected he drugged the fruit drink but she wasn’t sure yet. Her mother had already gone to the market...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 11 KL was at work when he received word that his mother had been admitted to the hospital after she collapsed at home. Hurriedly, he immediately sought permission and rushed over to her. He found her lying on the bed, an IV fixed to her veins with five women by her side,...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 9 & 10 EPISODE 9 A WEEK LATER Kuuku had settled down nicely in the Blending Room. He had taken to it the way a duck took to water. Hitherto, there used to be frequent shortages of processed tobacco in the warehouse but when he took over the blending, he had...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 8 Kuuku Laing woke up on Monday morning feeling refreshed. He had his bath and wore khaki trousers and a polo shirt. After a cup of Milo, he set off for work without calling Pat with the feeling that she wasn’t going to entertain him anymore after the way he treated her...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 7 Sunday morning dawned bright and sunny. KL woke up early to prepare for church. He was ironing his attire when he got a call from Pat whom he had decided to check up on his way to church. “Would you be going to church today?” “Of course. How’s your foot?” “Healed...
When The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 6 Kuuku stared at her silently and covered her with a duvet and switched off the light in her bedroom. He went to lie on the sofa in the living room and was of two minds whether to go home or not, but felt that in the state that she was...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 4&5 KL had been helping Pat adjust to life in Takoradi. He had been showing her places of interest in and around the Metropolis. He had already taken her to Harbour View, Vienna Beach, KQ Spot and other places. He had also been helping with menial jobs at her allotted official residence....
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 3 A WEEK LATER Manza’s heart was in turmoil. She hadn’t seen Kuuku since the night they went to the movies and had failed to take his phone number. All she knew was that he lived at Pipe Ano but she didn’t even know his place of work. Sitting morosely in front...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 2 Kuuku woke up early, at about 5:00 a.m. He made his bed, tidied up the house and had his bath. He then watched CNN on the 40 inch TV mounted on the wall in his single room self contained apartment as he sipped Milo from a mug. It was a pleasant...
The Operator SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE OPERATOR EPISODE 1 The Last Hour Beach is an interesting place to be. Apart from the refreshing sea breeze that is pollution-free, the very fact of one being out in the open and enjoying what nature has bestowed on us makes it all the more enjoyable; and what makes the Last Hour Beach unique...
Bleeding Heart THE WRITER Anubi Segun Isaac is a student at National Open University, Nigeria, studying Computer Science. He is single. He loves reading, listening to music and travelling. BLEEDING HEART is his second story on Guest Writer series after he completed The Klever Magg’s REWA Creative Writing Course. His first story was LOVE CHANGES, available on...
Bleeding Heart THE WRITER ISAAC ANUBI BLEEDING HEART EPISODE 5 Our relationship was really perfect. She was so matured even for her age. Communication was smooth and we never had any quarrel, not even once. She was so innocent and pure, her smile alone gave me goosebumps anytime I saw her. It was...
Bleeding Heart THE WRITER ISAAC ANUBI BLEEDING HEART EPISODE 4 On Friday morning, she called me to tell me she was going out and won’t be home all day and I asked if I could come the next day but she said all her family will be at home so she won’t be able...
Bleeding Heart THE WRITER ISAAC ANUBI BLEEDING HEART EPISODE 3 On Sunday during the sermon, we chatted on 2go and I asked her if we should meet after the sermon but she suggested we meet after the announcement and I obliged. After the announcement, I went outside only to meet her waiting for me....
Bleeding Heart THE WRITER ISAAC ANUBI BLEEDING HEART EPISODE 2 I had a friend Shola Olagoke. We were more like twins cos we did everything together, everybody knew us. If you are looking for him and you find me then you’ve seen him and vice versa. One day we were at his place and I told him...
Bleeding Heart THE WRITER Anubi Segun Isaac is a student at National Open University, Nigeria, studying Computer Science. He is single. He loves reading, listening to music and travelling. BLEEDING HEART is his second story on Guest Writer series after he completed The Klever Magg’s REWA Creative Writing Course. His first story was LOVE CHANGES, available on this...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN FINAL EPISODE TWO MONTHS LATERKobina was alone in the office doing some paperwork concerning some cartons of beef and sausages he had cleared from the Ports when a young man visited him.“How may I help you,” he asked trying to place him. He seemed familiar. “My...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN Episode 19 Kobina cursed under his breath, put Joan down gently and threw open the door angrily.He was speechless as he stared into the eyes of Aku and Naakpe.He gaped at them and looked over his shoulders to look for Aba but she had...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN EPISODE 18 Kobina Ferguson was a contented man. Life was good and he found out that he had a knack for business. He rented a small office space at the Harbour Business Area and mounted the 20-foot freezer he had acquired on hire-purchase. He...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN EPISODE 17 MONDAY MORNING Kobina came awake with a proud smile playing at the edges of his lips. He had had a dreamless night and the possibility of having a well prepared home-cooked breakfast got him to wake up early. He was gradually being domesticated...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN EPISODE 16 And so at exactly 1:00pm, the bus went to pick them up. There were three other men, all whites and their female partners. In about an hour’s time, they had gotten to the Beach Resort. They mounted their canopy, brought out a...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN EPISODE 15 For the very first time in her life, Maame Efua woke up with no house chores; sweeping of the compound, fetching water or hearing the strident sounds of cock crows. But she woke up early and cleaned the already neat kitchen making it...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN EPISODE 14 Maame Efua, Aba Joan’s mother, oblivious of the cold war between her daughter and Kobina, had been calling to check up on Kobina; and so when she complained of problems with her sights on one of those occasions, he offered to take...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN EPISODE 13 ONE MONTH LATER Kobina Ferguson’s life settled down into a calm routine which was beneficial business-wise but he wasn’t exactly a happy man. His frozen foods business was booming. He had gotten in touch with some suppliers in Germany and had been getting his...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN EPISODE 11 A WEEK LATER Naakpe was a very excited person that sunny morning. She had just received the good news about her UK based uncle procuring a visa for her to join him in London, and she just couldn’t wait to share the news...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN EPISODE 10 The following day, after breakfast consisting of etsew and groundnuts soup, which Maame Efua had insisted Kobina should have before his departure, she held both of his and her daughter’s hands and spoke with deep emotions. “Thank you both for making my birthday a...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN EPISODE 9 Kobina went through the working week with a cheerful disposition. Even his side business was booming. He had now added Swedish sausages and canned beans to the ever-growing list of things he sold to the large number of the expatriate community in Takoradi and...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN EPISODE 8 Kobina slowly came awake, after more than 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. He looked dazedly at the sleeping Mimi and checked the time on his phone and saw that it was almost 4:00 a.m.He dressed up and quickly but quietly left the house.He got...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN EPISODE 7 Kwamena Nkuto was in a jubilant mood. After he and Felicia had jubilated over the news of Kobina Ferguson’s removal from the Club, he decided to go home early to his usual joint to celebrate more; and so while walking on his way...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN EPISODE 6 Joan slowly came awake and found to her consternation that she was lying in the arms of Kobina; at least her back was. She found out too that she had strayed into his side of the bed and that his left arm was flung...
The Good Man THE WRITER SAMUEL COBBY GRANT THE GOOD MAN EPISODE 5 There comes a moment in a man’s life when he must take a decisive action that could take him to the next level in life. Kobina Ferguson felt that time was now. He had been thinking of furthering his education… like registering for that...
