My Journey Home….. My journey from school to Onitsha was torrid. I wished it was closer as my mind was so troubled. “What could be the cause of my sickness, “i wondered. “Obioma…..”hope you bought bread? 🍞 if not, please go back, “chukwuEmeka joked with me as he sighted me alight from the
The Blind Alley – Episode 17
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he first two-weeks of my post Enugu sojourn was spent in total seclusion. Decimating myself all by myself, nothing would give me much relief. In total annihilation, i made sure Bro. Mathew never had any access to me. I changed my SIM card and replaced it with my alternate line which he never had.
The Blind Alley – Episode 16
Debauchery…. I’d doubt if either of us slept at all through the night. Obviously, we were both pinned down by guilt, tormented, debased and devastated. A child that eventually eats of what he keeps vigil for would definitely doze off.. We have both tasted of the forbidden fruit in New Haven and we
The Blind Alley – Episode 15
The cold tears of disappointment… “if any native doctor had told me i’d be with you like this, i’d refute that claim as one of the biggest lies, ‘i said to Semi as he held me so tight to himself. It was so cold that night as it rained. Before i could say
The Blind Alley – Episode 14
The cold shower… Goodnight … It was was dark in Chimezie’s House. It’s obvious he was a chronic smoker as the entire house smells of cigarette. “Chimezie,” don’t you have fuel in your generator set?, Semi asked him from the parlour where we were seated. Don’t worry bro, NEPA would soon restore light… This
The Blind Alley – Episode 13
The Journey to New Haven With an overwhelming ecstacy written all over his face, Bro. Mathew held me by the hand as we were headed to the security post for a gate pass.. He had gone to bring his wallet but he came down with his wallet and another jacket… More like a
The Blind Alley – Episode 12
It took me approximately 1hour, 38minutes to arrive Enugu. Finding my way to Bro. Mathew’s school wasn’t very hard just as he had told me it wouldn’t. The entire atmosphere in his school was so serene. I could barely hear any noise not minding the amount of students in the school. Some of
The Blind Alley – Episode 11
The Blind Alley – Episode 11 “Dear Obioma, i’m so sorry i never had time to discuss with you. You are such a beautiful lady with a beautiful soul. The one year spent with your family was the best to have happened to me. I always will have you people in my prayers. When
The Blind Alley – Episode 10
The Blind Alley – Episode 1 0 The D-day had come for the Seminarians to be sent forth. The entire parish hall was filled to the brim. Every pius society and pius associations were dressed in their official uniform. I didn’t envisage this sort of parting ceremony for these junior seminarians….. Obviously, they were
The Blind Alley – Episode 9
“What’s Lovingitis?,” i quickly asked Onyinye. ” Lovingitis is a situation where one could be in love without even knowing she is, “onyinye tried defining whatever that coinage meant to me. Obviously, she was joking but later found out how serious I was when i kept mute for a while… “Hellooo….!!! Are you still