MISSING PIECE (19) 9p.m........Few days later. .. "The kids asleep?", Jacinta asked. "Yes. Welcome back. How was church?" "Great! You didn't come as promised", she asked, pulling off her shoes. "No. I finished what I was doing very late at my mother's", Armstrong explained. "Okay. I need a hot bath now. I'll be with you … Continue reading →

MISSING PIECE (18) "My love, you're still awake?, Jacinta asked as she entered the house. She was extremely tired and wasn't expecting anyone up.  "I was waiting for you", he replied, standing up to hug her. "How was your day?" "Fine", she replied, yawning. He waited till she had her bath and ate. "What's wrong?" … Continue reading →

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 →