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Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Bibi294(f): 10:13pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
My name is Bibi, I'm a graduate of Education and English from the University of Nigeria.... I'm a lazy writer and in this short story, I'm going to defile all prosaic laws and write freely.... Criticism is welcome.... Mind u, I'm a freelance writer 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by seedorfy134(m): 10:16pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
the story iz d main reason i booked!! dis place 1 Like |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by BiafranBushBoy: 10:23pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
Bibi294: Make it sweet... I can contact you tho... I gat permission? |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Bibi294(f): 10:40pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
Life of a broke naija Graduate CHAPTER ONE Walking aimlessly through the street of Ado Ekiti has become my hobby, waking up like every other tenants in my lodge, getting dressed and hurrying to catch a cab in pretence of going to work was my everyday routine. I am Aderinola, a 24- year old graduate of Psychology from Ekiti State. I grew up in Ekiti but was lucky to have schooled in UNILAG. I served in Kebbi State and if there was a profession I hated, it was teaching.... I had gotten a job to teach at a standard secondary school in Odo- Ado but being a big Unilag graduate, I could not stoop so low to teaching a group of readymade spoilt brat who were coming to school to get a WAEC certificate.... My parents were based in Ilawe Ekiti, father was a reknown and " rich farmer" and mother was a trader... But to my friends except Fiwasaye, my father was a retired "rich" soldier and my mother, a businesswoman who was based in clothing's... Yes now! My mother was a businesswoman or is there any difference between businesswoman and trader... Both r selling stuffs! And she was into clothing's too because she was selling inner wears to some local market woman in Ilawe Ekiti. I hate to admit my parents were illiterates, but they were... Stark illiterates!! My dad could speak Yoruba fluently and he could communicate in English a little but my weird mother was prone to our native dialect, she could not speak fluent Yoruba and she was never afraid to speak it not even when she came to Lagos to visit me while I was in school. After my graduation, being their only surviving and educated daughter, my parents wanted me home but I bluntly refused., not after tasting the sweet life of Lagos but after much pleas from within and without, I agreed to settle down in Ado Ekiti, the state capital of Ekiti State, the fountain of knowledge and the state with the highest number of professors... Of the greatest "ule uyi,ule eye". My parents rented a "self-con" for me in Falegan, a serene street along Ilawe road. I lived a double life, to my co- tenants, they believed I'm a lucky rich girl who worked in ACCESSBANK but truthfully, I dressed to kill. I took my time taking my bath and wearing makeup. Bet with me, I can name 10perfumes that worth #200 which had sweet scents... I used Dallas perfume and pocket perf and a couple of sprays. I possessed one thousand and one suits, suits were my favourite, ranging from skirt to trouser suits... While in the university,I was being mistaken for a banking and finance student and it went on till my graduation. Fiwasaye knew much about my second life, the pauper village girl, she was fond of calling me corporate omo oko or corporate ashewo. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Bibi294(f): 10:43pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
Should I move on |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by pweetyoge(f): 10:57pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
Please go on dear...i like ur digressions... proudly a Lioness too |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Bibi294(f): 11:02pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
My daily routine: I woke up before five every morning, pray,brush my teeth and have my bath. Making myself up was my morning duty, none of my neighbours had mistakenly seen my natural look, I concealed all blackspot and pimples, I was always looking fresh in my makeups and truthfully, most if not all of my hard earned money goes into my makeups, if I don't, how will I get more money? I rocked ombre lips better than most pro n models... After these, I go knocking on doors as I woke other tenants up before sweeping my room and veranda. If I had something to cook, better and if not, I would either eat at Mama Sikira or at Fiwa's place.. It depended on my pocket. I leave home exactly 6 in the morning alongside my neighbours if I had money and before 6 if I don't... Anyone who have ever been to Ado Ekiti will know Falegan is not far from Bank road, you don't have to pass through Ola Oluwa school... There's a shorter way of doing that*winks... I trekked down to Bank road and being a regular customer in most banks, I entered freely to check if there was any possible vacancy and sometimes to fetch customers One fateful day, it was one of the unfortunate days I trekked down to bank road, I entered into Zenith bank and sat at the reception even when I had no business in the bank premises. I was lost in my own thought of how to handle my dangling debt coupled with the fact that my carowhite cream was finished, so was my loose powder and I needed to buy a fake Brazilian hair. "Can you lend me your pen" It sounded too angelic and I thought I was in heaven. I lifted my face to meet the gaze of a young looking handsome , oh no! guy... I won't call that face that of a man. I starred straight into that eyes for some few seconds trying to fathom what planet they fell from.. The man shifted a bit and looked back trying to know if I was actually staring at something else. 7 Likes |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Bibi294(f): 11:25pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
The man shook me repeatedly after seeing how blankly I was staring at him and shouted.. "Hello miss, are you alright" my heart melt. It sounded rather romantic than been worried. I came back seconds later and adjusted vehemently in my seat. "Pardon my manners" I said in my best tone "You look pale, what were you thinking of" he asked still looking worried. "You asked for a pen" I said opening my bag searching for one. I handed it over to him as I waited patiently for my Princecharming. He was not the best of all handsome men but damnit! His skin was radiant and his voice could soften a hardened stone. I waited patiently for two hours before my Princecharming appeared again. "I was worried you would have left" He said stretching his hand in a bid to return my UBA inscribed pen.. I received it two years ago while serving in Kebbi. It was the pen the manager of the bank I opened gave me, he was my man friend. "I am stranded" It slipped rather too fast that I could not control it. My Princecharming stood rooted on a spot as he checked me out from head to toe... "I thought you work here" "No, I worked with ECOBANK" "OH! The bank the Governor locked" he said out of pity. "Yes" "Let's get out of here" He said "Pardon!" It sounded more like, "let us go to my house" "Do you wanna stay here like forever" he gave me a puzzled look. I immediately stood up knowing fully well I had fumbled. This man was distracting me and I could not help it... I led and he followed closely. We got outside and I could see him more clearly, he was tall and well built... My exact type of man, he was wearing a white shirt, a black pair of trousers, a wine blazer and the sun could not have shone the way his black shoes were shining. "You stare a lot. Follow me to my car" he made to move and I follow closely behind. 7 Likes |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Bibi294(f): 11:28pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
pweetyoge: Of the greatest lionness... Whow!!! 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Bibi294(f): 11:29pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
I will stop here since people are not finding it interesting ![]() |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by saraphina(f): 11:53pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
please continue aunty.really enjoyable story. |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by ladySuperb(f): 2:37am On Dec 28, 2016 |
continue........,... me likely!!! |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by viktohmarkz(m): 8:19pm On Dec 28, 2016 |
so am gonna stick to this.... seems nice mean while check my signature to make cool cash |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Bibi294(f): 6:57am On Dec 29, 2016 |
"You stare a lot. Follow me to my car" he made to move and I follow closely behind. I followed him to his Car and we opted in, believe me, I knew I had hit a jackpot! This man was driving a G-wagon in this part of Nigeria. I started reminiscing and calculating those I was owing, my makeup kits, and all other expenses . I was lost in my thought that I did not noticed this guy had been talking to me. "Are you alright" he shook me vehemently. "Yes, I am" I shifted confortably and concentrated. "Have been asking what your name is since and u were just staring at me blankly" "Oh! I'm sorry. My name is Riri". " Is that an Igbo name?" "Shortened form of Aderinola" "Oh! I am Shina, Shinaayomi" he added quickly. "Where do you stay" "Falegan" "My parents are based here in Ado but I'm based in lag even though I'm new in Nigeria" he explained calmly "I'll be in town for some couple of months" "Oh really" I said smiling. "What are you doing in the bank" he asked "Ehm.... Ehm... I actually came to withdraw" I stammered "To withdraw? But you said you're stranded" he said confusingly. "Shina, it's a long story. Two things brought me to the bank, to withdraw and search for work. My parents promised to send me some cash today." I said soberly. That was one of the begging tactics I used on men. "Eeya. Can I take you home" "Home?" It was still some minutes to two and I am not expected to be home yet at least as a banker. I was lost in thought thinking of an excuse. "You don't want me to know your house, Aderin" He asked looking dejected. "Why not, I stay in Falegan" I said quickly as the thought of losing that handsome man crossed my mind. Shinaayomi eventually took me home and gave me fifteen thousand naira with the promise to check on me the next day. It was my happiest day. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Evakinqz: 11:10am On Dec 29, 2016 |
Truely it was. Keep it coming jor, have subscribed fully.. 5 Likes |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Evakinqz: 11:11am On Dec 29, 2016 |
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Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by ritababe(f): 11:16am On Dec 29, 2016 |
Evakinqz: I done show |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Evakinqz: 11:17am On Dec 29, 2016 |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by ritababe(f): 11:20am On Dec 29, 2016 |
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Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Evakinqz: 11:25am On Dec 29, 2016 |
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Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by ritababe(f): 11:26am On Dec 29, 2016 |
Evakinqz: isi ewu 2 Likes |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Heineken(m): 11:55am On Dec 29, 2016 |
ritababe:you care for me? Wow 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Evakinqz: 11:57am On Dec 29, 2016 |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by ritababe(f): 1:24pm On Dec 29, 2016 |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by ritababe(f): 1:25pm On Dec 29, 2016 |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Heineken(m): 1:42pm On Dec 29, 2016 |
1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by YINKS89(m): 2:36pm On Dec 29, 2016 |
Evakinqz:i don land. |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Nobody: 3:52pm On Dec 29, 2016 |
Front seat reserved |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by cherrybrown(f): 7:40pm On Dec 29, 2016 |
Evakinqz:Present |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Evakinqz: 10:49pm On Dec 29, 2016 |
YINKS89:welcome boss |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by Evakinqz: 10:54pm On Dec 29, 2016 |
cherrybrown:welcome dear |
Re: Life Of A Broke Naija Graduate ( Short Story) by KaBabs1: 3:59am On Jan 03, 2017 |
Hello bibi294, I like your story. I wonder if you're free, I would like you to write for me at a fee. The story is a children fiction and it's just 5k words. I can provide you with samples to guide you in case you've never written anything like it. If interested contact me 1 Like 1 Share |
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