Jason was in his living-room, sitting on the floor, looking over a music sheet while having a cup of hot Kenyan yellow tea. It was 7:15 so it was too late to call his father. It was after mid-night there. He would have to call in the morning. He had exciting news to tell him… Read More Jason’s Announcement
“What’s the matter?” Dae asked me. It was six fifteen in the evening and I was at his flat. After school, I had gone to the library where I spent at least two hours, doing my homework and studying until it was time for me to come and see him. I was still smarting from… Read More Sade Tells Dae What Happened
It was in between classes and I was hanging around in front of the lockers. To pass the time before my next class, I decided to look at the photos I had taken of Dae. I didn’t hear Veronica and Radika as they walked up behind me and peered over my shoulder so I was… Read More With Friends Like These…
“I got a very exciting assignment,” Chioma told Dushan. They were at his flat and had just finished having dinner which he had prepared earlier that day. He was an excellent cook. “Oh. What’s the assignment?” He looked at her and it occurred to him that she didn’t seem excited at all. “I get to… Read More Buenos Aires, Here We Come
“What were you thinking, Tadeas?” “Mother, did you just drop by so that you could scold me for having dinner with Velma at Claridge’s? “What happened with Briony?” “I stopped seeing her. It doesn’t make sense to continue seeing her when I want to be with Velma.” “Velma. Isn’t she your supervisor?” “Yes.” “Isn’t there… Read More Having Words
Ede was looking out the window when she saw Hank drive up. Immediately her heart began to beat faster. “Pastor Hank is here,” she told her grandmother. “Good. I’m looking forward to meeting him.” Ede went to answer the door. Hank’s face broke into big smile when he saw her. “Good morning, Pastor Hank.” “Good… Read More A Day in Ouidah
It was the end of the first day of another year of university. It was great to be back. Professor Joe Warren was always happy to be back at Stanford, walking down the corridors and into classrooms, seeing old and new students. He had been at this university for twenty years and he planned to… Read More Another Year of University
Jason glanced at his watch. In a few minutes, he, Michelle and a few other colleagues would be heading out of the office to have dinner at Hong Kong Kitchen. He pulled on his jacket and then went over to his desk to power off his computer before locking his drawers. Michelle stood at the… Read More Dinner with the Group
“When it comes to abuse, you believe there’s no way out. There is always help. There is always a way out.” ― Rev. Donna Mulvey It’s hard to believe that Christian women are in abusive marriages but it is true. “Bible verses are often used to justify domestic abuse, such as those that refer to male… Read More Spousal Abuse
He was on his way home when he got the call. He eagerly answered it, his heart racing. “Hello, Jabulani.” “Hello, Doctor. I’ve decided to accept your offer to sponsor me.” He didn’t realize that he was tense until he felt himself relax as relief washed over him. “I’m so happy to hear that. When… Read More Jabulani’s Choice
Notes to Women 