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Ignition by nikkybeez(f): 3:47pm On Nov 11, 2016 |
Hey guys, here is another piece from me.Kindly let me know if you see the need to evaluate my work,(thanks).It's going to be a short story though and I will ensure that I update at least every 2 days. **** Grinning, Lolade hugged her teddy bear closer to her chest and sighed.She touched Mira's little blacknose and looked at it pitiable."I also know what you are thinking Mira", she said as she shook the teddy slowly.She scanned her small but moderately furnished room and once again admired it secretly. Lolade stood up from the bed and allowed her feet to dangle on the small closet attached to her bed. Gathering her thoughts, she rose towards her study section in the room and sat.Wearing a serious look, she wrote briefly inside a smallnotebook."I don't know her but I missed her".Hearing an approaching foot steps , Lolade quickly Settledback on her bed and switched off the bedside lamp."My princess, are you sleeping already? her father enquired as he opened the door quietly."Good night then" ,he said as he bent towards her and gave her a gentle peck before closing the door. Slowly, Lolade opened her eyes &nestled closer towards Mira.No matter how hectic the day had been, her father would surely find his way to her room and give her a night peck.Papa is surely the best in the world but I miss mom, she thought inwardly as pool of tears gathered in her eyes.She later said a short prayer and whisked herself off to the dreamland where her fairy friends lives. **** Fridays are always hectic at work, Debo thought as he loosened his Grey tie.Scowling, he wondered why his daughter had slept earlier than usual.The girl had always waited for his arrival, knowing that he would buy barbecued meat on his way from place of work.Dragging his feet lazily, Debo gravitated towards the well furnished kitchen and opened the large freezer to get himself a cold drink.Startled, he slammed the fridge and quickly turned to welcome the big grin he had expected to see. Dissapointed, he walked towards the dinning section and rummaged through the nylon of Suya he placed in a plate.For a moment, he had thought he felt the presence of his wife, his dead wife he corrected.Understanding her husband's habit of getting himself a chilled drink from the freezer on Friday nights, she always hide herself behind the kitchen door and quietly got him startled from behind.Debo in turn would feigned being startled and then welcome her big grin with a warm kiss. Sighing, it's 5 solid years ,5 ,he repeated since the death of Seun and yet he sometimes feel her existence in the kitchen, he concluded miserably. Seated, the Suya tasted sour in his mouth,he lifted the glass of water and gulped a large amount. The only feeling of joy in his life and home had been his 7 year old kid.Lolade, he thought as he chewed gently.The girl barely knew her own mother but had adapted to receiving a father's love instead ,except on few occasions when she had insisted on spending her vacation with his elder sister in Lagos. Debo walked away from the dinning into the bedroom and removed his clothing, he tied the slash on his robe and entered the bathroom for a quick shower.As the coldness of the water hit his body he remembered the last promise he had made to his wife on on the hospital bed as she fought for for last breath.Seun had looked into his and made himpromised to find a good mother for their daughter.It's years away now, he mused as he bit his and I am yet to find a suitable lady , Seun. **** cc:Iolite, tdemo, olanikeh, Eebrahym, Nimat 158, donkross1. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ignition by nikkybeez(f): 12:36pm On Nov 12, 2016 |
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"Good morning papa, wakie wakiee! Lolade said as she opened the blinds and let in rays of light into her father's room.The cool colour of the tiled floor blends smoothly with the brown painted room and the rich antique that rests on a wooden stool.Half awake, Debo turned dozily on bed and covered his head with the richly scented quilt.Thank God he had gone to bed decently, the girl had not considered it inappropriate to barge into his privacy. Secretly, he rechecked the slash on his robe and then feigned snoring. Lolade in her small flip flops and a short blue night gown scowled and stood on akimbo as she scanned her father."hmmmm, now let's see if papa is truly sleeping".She walked towards the large bed and punched her father lightly from behind. Sensing he was unmoved ,she started pinching him and laughed and then paused when she heard a deep groan from him.Kneeling at the bed side, she lowered the quilt from his face . "are you unwell papa?"she said with worries. "do you have malaria?".She touched his forehead," his temperature isn't that bad "she thought as Debo made another guttural sound in his throat with closed eyes. Feeling disturbed ,she suggested,"should I fetch the housekeeper papa?".Papa, a name he had gotten used to due to her love for Indian movies and had said she loved how Indian girls fondly called their father 'papa'.Hence, she had been calling him that since she turned 5.He opened his eyes slowly and saw a small dark face with a creased brow and mountain of worries written all over it.With calculated moves, he whisked her into the bed and started tickling her."papa surely knows how to get you" he repeated jokingly. She laughed playfully and gave him a punch on the chest. "common papa,that was cheating, you caught me off guard "she said as her father rolled away from the bed. "I cheated?,young lady, you cheated first , I knew you weren't sleeping last night yet I respected your wish" he remarked as he entered the toilet to urinate. "naughty papa" she said as she rolled on the bed. "naughty Lolly"he responded as he closed the toilet door knowing she hates being called that. "I am not an ice cream ".She shouted as he had expected and once again blessed his late wife inwardly for the priceless gift she had bequeathed to him. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ignition by nikkybeez(f): 10:36am On Nov 15, 2016 |
***** Tinuke flipped through the magazine pages and a particular fashion tips caught her attention. "Corper Tk, i will soon be through with this hairdo, no vex ".Tinuke nodded approvingly and smiled at the hairdresser. Returning her gaze to the magazine, an Assasin Creed sweater caught her interest. "eight thousand naira? she murmured as she searched for other fashion items.Satisfied,she put down the magazine and examined her environment. Ibadan is actually a peaceful state to undergo one's National Youth Service , she decided.Its her third month in the city and she had already been enveloped in the warmth of the friendly people of the city.She had entered the Nysc camp In Iseyin disoriented.Although not as a result of the fatigue from her journey from Edo but because of the heavy ache in her heart, an ache that could only be understood by those that have been jilted. Yes, jilted of a four year relationship. That Same day at the camp she had met Eniola, who had ensured she participated actively in all the camp activities and hence, they had bonded like sisters and eventually they found out that their place of primary assignment is in Ibadan.For the past three months they had been living together in their rented apartment comfortably. Today, Eniola had gone to get few food items from the market and instead of brooding alone in the house, she had bought a fashion magazine on her way to the hairdresser's place. Tinuke had preferred Mama T's salon to others because of its closeness to her apartment and at the same time because of the kindness and generosity of the light skinned woman in her late thirties. Sighting the vehicle from afar, Mama T smiled and knew she would get paid heavily for attending to her approaching customer. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Ignition by nikkybeez(f): 11:31am On Nov 15, 2016 |
**** Lolade got down from the vehicle and grinned, she had told her father she preferred to be carried to the Salon in his newly acquired Toyota Venza.She walked towards MamaT's salon and straightened her pretty pink short gown.Glancing back, Lolade watched her father maneuvered the vehicle into a comfortable parking space before dashing into the salon. "good afternoon MamaT",she greeted. "afternoon sweetie", the woman said with a flashed smile." "you are yet to finish loosing your hair ?" Seated,"papa did not allow me to finish it because he needs to go to somewhere which I think is very urgent, she responded casually. Debo strolled inside the salon in a white Tshirt and a three quarter blue jean as the car keys dangled in his fingers he walked up to MamaT, greeted her and then discussed when he would pick up his daughter.He flashed a look around the salon and his gaze rested on a black beautiful smooth face adorned with a stubborn chin who was busy with her phone.He studied her for a few seconds before responding to a question that was directed at him. "sure my dear". Frowning, Lolade walked up to him. "which one is sure again papa, I was asking if you wouldn't be late on your way back and you said sure?". "Sorry Kiddo, he said as he ruffled her loosened part of hair " papa won't be late "and then he moved out of the salon in few strides. **** Lolade watched with fascination as Mama T straightened Tinuke's long natural .Mesmerized, she moved closer to Tinuke."Auntie, you have a very long and beautiful hair, can I touch it? "of course you can", she replied all smiles as her gaze clashed with the girl's cute face. "so what can I do to make my hair much more longer than yours?". Chuckling, she scanned Lolade's hair ,"nothing my dear just allow it to grow naturally". "Lola ,come and have your seat and allow Tokunbo to help you loosen your hair" said MamaT. "but you will be the one to plait it ma because papa said you know how to handle my hair better than the apprentices".Mama T laughed as she continued with Tinuke's hair,"atigbo o, iyawo daddy". 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Ignition by nikkybeez(f): 2:14pm On Nov 17, 2016 |
***** Eniola opened the pot of vegetable to perceive it sweet aroma and satisfactorily, she swallowed the scent."Yes, who is it?, she responded as she covered the stew and then gravitated towards the door. "my goodness! ",she screamed excitedly as she received a warm embrace from Kingsley and his friend, Dayo.This is indeed an August visitor Eniola said as she gestured them inside the room. Pulling apart the yellow plastic chairs, she offered them a seat."kingsooo, how you day na? but nawao, una no fit call before coming, she asked teasingly. "no vex ko, we decided to get you guys surprised" hmmm," Dee1, how parol na ? said Eniola. "my sister, he no easy to serve person fatherland, nysc na wash jae ,only the 3 weeks camp make sense but since na call of the country wetin man pikin fit do ".They all laughed at Dee1's remarks as Kingsley quietly surveyed the creamy painted room with well equipped household items. "so what should I offer you guys" "anything is good ,said Dayo. "anything like fried ants? she smiled as the gently opened door interrupted their conversation. Quietly, Tinuke entered into the room and gave the guys warm handshakes. "corper Tk how you day, enquired Kingsley. "am fine. Dee1, its good to see you", she said. "Thats a lovely hair you have on you".Sensing her friend's discomfort ,Eniola quietly gave her excuse andushered her friend into the kitchen.A quick look at the duo reveals two beautiful women in their mid twenties, while a closer look shows a dark skinned Eniola with an average stature and a cute dentition.Tinuke on the other hand is a slightly fair skinned lady with an hour glass figure and cute lips.Tinuke's natural hair swung on her shoulder and she used her hand to tuck an escaped hair behind her ear.Her slim but beautiful face spoke volumes of questions to her friend as she watched her friend prepared semo for their visitors. "you don't have to stare at me all day sugar helping me with the dishes will be a good idea, and how about we let go of the questions and answer sessions until our guests are long gone, she said conclusively. "and if the entertainer is not careful, she may end up being a roasted beef remarked Tinuke as she adjusted Eniola's attachments that swung towards the burning gas. **** later in the evening, they were both cleaning up the kitchen when Eniola decided to have a chit -chat about their guests. "T.k, am being serious here, they didn't call before coming, I swear".Chuckling, Tinuke continues to mop the kitchen floor. "I know Dayo has been on your neck since the camp days and i see no reason why you have to be uncomfortable around him". "says you", Tinuke murmured. Eniola paused and dropped the dish she washing into the sink and turned towards her friend."my dear, you are so beautiful in and out and just because a buffon, does not give a hoot about your feelings anymore doesn't mean it is the end of the world". "That hurts". "I know it does, said Eniola."The more reason I need you to gather yourself together". Squeezing the water from the mop stick into a separate bucket, Tinuke leveled her gaze to her friend and demonstrated the O.K sign with her fingers. "Tk, it seems you don't get it, you are too pleasant to be unnoticed" "does that mean you find me appealing too?" "my friend go and empty the bin "Eniola said with rolled eyes as she returned to to her chores."yeye girl, allowing praises to to get into her thick skull. Picking up the waste bin and mop stick ,Tinuke pinched her friend from behind with the mop stick. Startled, Eniola picked up the spatula from it stand and waved it In her face."see this corper o, said Tinuke."with this display of attitude are you sure you can withstand 16 years jail terms for same sex affair, because if i am not mistaken,you are looking for every means to start an affair with me, she said as she hurriedly opened the kitchen door and ran off."swine, her friend shouted after her and slammed the kitchen door before bursting into a laughter."Tk sha, she concluded as she shook her head. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Ignition by nikkybeez(f): 3:50pm On Nov 17, 2016 |
common guys no feedbacks at all? I guess the story is not interesting. |
Re: Ignition by donkross1(m): 7:07pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
nikkybeez: Hello Nikky |
Re: Ignition by Afz9095(m): 9:23pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
Nice start , I believe it will be a good story......... WELLDONE MA 1 Like |
Re: Ignition by nikkybeez(f): 8:30pm On Aug 19, 2017 |
donkross1:.Hi donkross1, nice to hear from you. |
Re: Ignition by EmperorLee(m): 9:24pm On Aug 20, 2017 |
nikkybeez: Same here dear. How's Gbolagun ![]() How have you been really ? 1 Like |
Re: Ignition by EmperorLee(m): 9:25pm On Aug 20, 2017 |
Afz9095: My brother from old times. |
Re: Ignition by nikkybeez(f): 8:40am On Aug 21, 2017 |
EmperorLee:I am fine Emperorlee smiles, Gbolagun day o. |
Re: Ignition by Gabrendo(m): 11:09am On Aug 21, 2017 |
Nice start. Can wait to see how it goes. But a little edit will do, to make it more pleasant to read. |
Re: Ignition by EmperorLee(m): 3:37pm On Aug 21, 2017 |
nikkybeez: Good. Just came to drag you out to complete this fine story. It seems we have company now so please, proceed. |
Re: Ignition by Afz9095(m): 6:51pm On Aug 21, 2017 |
EmperorLee:Oga mi, the greatest Don..... long time...... wetin dey xup |
Re: Ignition by EmperorLee(m): 8:04pm On Aug 21, 2017 |
Afz9095: Baba mi i dey. Long time, you still dey hear from all those our gang that year? |
Re: Ignition by Afz9095(m): 8:31pm On Aug 21, 2017 |
EmperorLee:Boss, na me and myself i see,i no dey active for Nl dat much |
Re: Ignition by EmperorLee(m): 9:08pm On Aug 21, 2017 |
Afz9095: Eeyah. Good old days sha. |
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