Hasani’s Shocking Announcement

"Mother, you'll be pleased to know that Anele and Mr. Ebrahim are getting married." "How do you know that?" "Malik found out from her cousin, Idris and he texted me." "When is the wedding?" "I don't know. I haven't replied to Malik's text as yet." "You're upset with your father and me, aren't you?" "Yes. …

Hasani’s Regret & Anele’s Future with Mr. Ebrahim

Hasani watched Anele and her friend, Dimah talking. He was tempted to go over and say hello but he wasn't sure that he should now after meeting Mr. Ebrahim at the graduation ceremony. It had been a blow when his mother had later told him that Mr. Ebrahim and Anele were courting each other and …

Dinner With Mr. Ebrahim

Photo by Monstera, Pexels Tonight I was meeting Mr. Ebrahim for dinner. It's fine for Mr. Ebrahim and me to have dinner alone at the restaurant because we will be in public but I can't ride in his car. That's why my father is going to drop me off at the restaurant and pick me …

The Disturbance

PHOTO PROMPT © David Stewart They all heard the commotion down below but no one stirred.  No one wanted to get involved.  The world was a dangerous place.  It wasn’t wise to be a good Samaritan.  The yelling of the perpetrators and the cries of their victim would eventually die down.  No need to call …

Another Marriage Prospect for Anele

Pexels Image I stood at the window, looking out. I was still reeling over the fact that it was over between Hasani and me. If it weren't for his parents, we would probably have gotten engaged. "I know you are still upset over Hasani but you need to get over it. He wasn't the one …

Dinner With Hasani & His Family

Pexels-Monstera Tonight I was going to have dinner with Hasani and his family. I'm excited and nervous. I hope everything goes well and that they like me. Hasani had called me over the weekend and told me that his parents wanted to meet me. "Are you nervous?" he had asked. "Yes, I am." "Don't be. …

Fatimata’s Story

I married Qasim after I graduated from university. We met through my uncle. Qasim was his friend. They have known each other for years. They used to work together and then, Qasim moved to another company where he's now the director. He is an older man. There is about a twenty year age difference between …

Finally…

Image by Muhammad-taha Ibrahim Naomi sat there, beaming. Finally, after trying for a long time, Yasir and she were going to have a child. They had been married for ten years and had tried and tried to start a family but were unsuccessful. He wasn't the problem and she feared that she was barren like …

Sarika Attends Saanvi’s Dinner Party Alone

Sarika walked in, feeling self-conscious. She was tempted to turn around and leave. If only Trishan could have come with her but he had to work late. He encouraged her to go to the dinner party. "You know that Saanvi will be disappointed if you don't go," he told her. Saanvi was her cousin. "Here …

The Housekeeper

It started with her being his live-in housekeeper. She had migrated from Lusaka, Zambia and needed a job. She saw an ad in the newspaper for a living housekeeper and she went to apply in person. The interview was to be held at the detached home in London. When she showed up, he answered the …