A Motorcycle & Kalisha’s Sister-in-law

Joe was on his way to the store to pick Kalisha up. He couldn't wait to see her face when he showed up on the motorcycle. His car was in the shop and his friend, Larry, the owner, loaned him a motorcycle. "I remember that you used to ride one before you decided to chuck it in for …

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 …

Graduation Ceremony, Hasani & Mr. Ebrahim

Photo by Monstera Production on Pexels.com I was in the study, writing in my journal. I was writing down everything that happened at my graduation ceremony on Thursday. I was so excited on Wednesday night that it took a while for me to fall asleep. The next morning, I went down for breakfast which was …

Beware and Be Steadfast

Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless;  and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you, as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things …

Jina’s 20th Birthday

"Thanks for a wonderful birthday, Leo," Jina said. It was her 20th birthday. They were spending the entire day together. So far, he had taken her to Shrek's Adventure London where they had a blast. Then, they went for lunch at her favorite restaurant. Afterwards, they went to The Luna Cinema where they watched the …

Going Natural

"Chioma, I'm thinking of wearing my hair natural like yours but, I'm not sure that it's a good idea." "Why don't you think it's a good idea, Leena?" "Most men don't seem to like black women with natural hair." "My hair doesn't bother Dushan." "When he met you your hair was natural, wasn't it?" "Yes, …

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. …

Velma and Tadeas Set a Wedding Date

"So, how did your mother react when you told her that we're engaged?" Velma asked Tadeas. "As I expected." "She objected." "Yes." "The usual reasons?" "Yes. Our age difference, your race and social status. This time she included the differences in our denominations and the children we're going to have." "What did she say about …

Arjun Considers Dating Again

Photo by sumit kapoor on Pexels.com It was early Monday morning. Only the two of us were there. Now was my opportunity to ask her to have lunch with me. I stood there watching her, nervous, scared. Since my breakup with Darshika, I haven't looked at another woman or thought about dating again. That was …