MISSING PIECE (12) (Knock on the door) "Come in!" She opened the door and entered. He sat on the immaculate bed, grinning widely. She didn't really like him, but he suited her purpose just fine. She beamed at him. He rose up to hug her. "I'm so glad you made it. I thought you were … Continue reading

MISSING PIECE (11) He opened his eyes. Where am I? The place was familiar. He'd been here before. And who was that strange man that time? How come he was here now? He tried to raise his right hand a bit but it was tedious. His body was in excruciating pains. He saw a woman … Continue reading

MISSING PIECE (10) "So, James, to what do I owe this visit?", Mr Alao asked after exchanging pleasantries. "Well, still on the case. It'd interest you to know that Armstrong is now missing", DPO James said. "Really?" "Yes. It's either he's gone hiding or gone to do something fishy", the DPO proposed. "Hmm.....why don't we … Continue reading

MISSING PIECE (9) "Pastor, help me! He has done what I was suspecting he would. Where will I go? What will I tell our children?", Jacinta wailed, handing the letter to the pastor. Pastor Kalu read it. "That's enough. Stop crying, you don't need all these", Mrs Kalu comforted. "Sister Jacinta, we can't be sure … Continue reading

MISSING PIECE (8) The whole house reeked of cigarettes and alcohol. Could it be....  She rushed to the room and there he was. "I can't believe it! You also smoke and drink?", she asked. He didn't reply nor acknowledge her presence. Thank God she'd sent the children over to her mother-in-law's. What if they had … Continue reading