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MISSING PIECE (17) "Orisi risi! Wonders will never end!", she said, clapping her hands hysterically. "Labake, for the last time. Where is my box of jewelries?" The woman asked her maid who was on her knees, crying. Labake, a young girl of about sixteen, was brought to the city after her parents were promised that … Continue reading →

MISSING PIECE (16) "Broda mi, how far with the investigation?", Olumide asked. He was the younger brother of Mr Alao and had come to pay him a visit in his office. He was taller than his elder brother and broad chested which he liked to display at every given time. He wore a blue round … Continue reading →

MISSING PIECE (15) The children got up in fear and rushed to their mother. Jacinta could not believe her eyes. Her husband was standing before her. Was he really back?  "No hugs for me?", he asked, wiping the tears from his eyes with the back of his palm. Nobody moved. He felt more guilty.  "When … Continue reading →

MISSING PIECE (14) A Week Later..... Jacinta entered the house, yawning. She was tired after the vigil in church. She had made a mental note to sleep very well before heading for her business. Thank God the children had what they would eat this morning. "Good morning ma", they chorused together.  "Good morning", she replied, … Continue reading →

MISSING PIECE (13) ".......it has not been easy since then", Armstrong said, narrating his ordeal to Sunday after been treated to a sumptuous meal from Sunday's wife. "When I heard the story, I knew you were innocent. Some of us even went to meet the boss but he told us that if we didn't mind … Continue reading →