iStock Image Abebi was preparing her first lesson for Becket. She was beside herself with excitement. She couldn’t wait to see him. They were going to have…… Read more “The First Lesson”
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Saturday Morning
Weeks had passed and by now his hair had grown back at the sides. It was early Saturday morning. He hadn’t slept well and after tossing and…… Read more “Saturday Morning”
Anele and Hasani
I’m a young South African Muslim woman in my last year at the University of Cape Town. I’m studying. It was there that I met Hasani, a…… Read more “Anele and Hasani”
Rehema’s Story
Getty’s Image I was sitting in my room thinking how lucky I was to be here in London. It seemed like just the other day when my…… Read more “Rehema’s Story”
Dinner, the Casino & Flamenco Dancing
“So, did you and Josephine have a good time last night?” “Well, she took me to Columbia, a Spanish restaurant. The food was great. I had the…… Read more “Dinner, the Casino & Flamenco Dancing”
Sarifina Calls Maxime Again
Sarifina lay in bed, feeling depressed. Who was the woman who answered Maxime’s phone and why was she so rude to her? She didn’t even ask if…… Read more “Sarifina Calls Maxime Again”
Sade Tells Dae What Happened
“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…… Read more “Sade Tells Dae What Happened”
Michelle’s Afternoon in the Museum
Michelle was reading a very interesting but strange book. The room suddenly tilted to one side and the people poured out was the first line which had…… Read more “Michelle’s Afternoon in the Museum”
An Ultimatum
I was in my office when Cordelia walked in. I stared at her in surprise. I wasn’t expecting her. She hadn’t called to let me know that…… Read more “An Ultimatum”
A New Lease on Life
Some years ago, I was down in the dumps because I found out that my girlfriend, Rachel was cheating on me. I was hurt and livid. After…… Read more “A New Lease on Life”
Notes to Women 