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Mother discovered that her sons Bride was her lost daughter after she noticed her Birthmark on their wedding day.

May 8, 2024February 23, 2024 by Joy Ekpouko

This was the story of an elderly woman who lost her daughter over 20 years and finally found her.

You might be wondering how it happened..

An Old woman had a son who was about to get married, he discussed it with her mother and she talked to the girl on phone. not knowing that she’s her daughter who has been missing for over 20 years.

After they both agreed to marry with the approval of both families and fixed a date for their marriage,

The old woman gladly went to her son’s marriage picturing in mind how beautiful her son’s bride could be.

Not knowing that it was her daughter that she was going to meet.

On arriving at the Occasion, both families introduced each other since they haven’t met before while the old woman went straight to embrace her daughter-in-law-to-be.

They both greeted each other while the elderly woman, out of happiness addressed her as a very beautiful lady.

While having the conversation, she noticed a birthmark on her hand which reminded her of her lost daughter.

On noticing that, she went to where the bride’s parents were sitting and inquired from them tactfully if the bride was their real daughter.

The bride’s parents were surprised on hearing the question but they told the old woman all she needed to know about their daughter, they explained how they found the little girl lost on a lonely road and adopted her.

After everything, the bride happens to be the daughter of the old woman whom she had been looking for.

When they disclosed this to the girl, she was surprised and was so delighted to meet her biological mother.

But here comes a big problem!!!

How could the marriage work?

Since they are now brothers and sisters, they can’t marry each other.

But the old woman fixed the whole situation to a happy end.

She unveiled that her son was adopted as well.

So they were not related and could proceed with their marriage.

The couple went ahead to exchange their marital vows as guests wished them a happy married life.

Light fades…

My Blood My hater Episode 1

February 22, 2024 by Joy Ekpouko

My Blood My Hater 1

Ext : UNDER A BIG MANGO TREE IN FRONT OF A HUGE OBSOLETE BUILDING… DAY

A tall dark skinny man by name MFONISO 53, is seen sitting down with his brother by name ITORO 41 drinking and talking about their immediate families under a huge umbrella tree.

MFONISO: (laughs out loudly)

My dear brother, can you imagine, my wife called me last night and told me she wants to go back to school…

ITORO:

(laughs out mockingly)

Hmm. Is she out of her mind, when things are very hard. Does she have the money to see herself through school?

MFONISO:

My brother, there is money but I think she is too old for that. I was actually thinking of enrolling my daughters in one of the secondary schools here.

ITORO:

Ah, brother, but why?

Is Imo and Uforo not too young to go to secondary school?

Hmm, am sorry to ask you all of this but I think you must be making some mistakes… Brother look around, how many graduates in this community are as rich as Eben the fisherman.

Why not look for any small thing for them to do so as to generate money for the family. Besides of what use is a female child education. (he chuckles) After wasting or spending or whatever you want to call what you do with your money. (he keeps a plastic cup down) your hard earn money on her, at the end of the day she will pack her fortunes to her husband’s home and you will be here all alone.

MFONISO: My dear brother, you see this world, as a man thinks so is he.

My two lovely daughters are nothing like those graduates who went to school and came back without any evidence or proof to show.

I believe in my daughters and I know they will surely make me proud… (touches his brother) don’t worry, you can also do the same as well.

Send your son to school, you know very well that our parents prevented us from going to school simply because of those useless stories.

ITORO:

Okay, if you say so, I will definitely think about it and make sure I will do something about it. But still, I still do not approve your opinion of sending your two daughters to school.

MFONISO:

(Looks confused)

My brother how do you mean?

ITORO:

Time will tell. Do not be confused… I think I have over-stayed my welcome. Say hello to your wife and children when they come back. Goodbye brother.

MFONISO:

(Smiles at Itoro)

Bye…. (to himself) look at him, he has been encompassed with negative thoughts, so pessimistic. I believe in my daughters, they have never failed me in anything before most especially my Imoh makara, eyen ima mmi.. God bless them for me.

Let me go in and look for what to do.

SCENE(ii) ACT (1)

INT: in the parlor, a woman by name IDARA 34, is seen sitting down on a big wooden chair, peeling some oranges. her husband Itoro comes in looking miserable…

IDARA:

Awo mmi (my person), why are you looking so pale, has your brother offended you again?…

ITORO:

Ima ima mmi (my love). My brother has not done anything wrong yet but he is on the go of doing something terrible. (sits down)

Ima, can you imagine my brother planning to send his daughters to secondary school. Having finished primary session, I didn’t say anything, now he wants to further them…

IDARA:

(looks shocked)

What?

Awo mmi are u telling me the truth. Hope you aren’t lying to me at all?

ITORO:

Awo ima mmi, afo se tan diie ikotom( my love why do you always talk like this). Am telling you precisely what my elder brother who actually prevented me from going to school told me to my face without the fear of God…

IDARA:

In this world people are wicked, very wicked. (goes closer to him)

Ima, don’t worry, have you forgotten who my father is?

I’ll show them that I am the only child to chief Ekong Ntien.. This is absolute wickedness. how can your own brother be this wicked?

He stopped your father from sending you to school not contented with that he also went and claimed the whole land you inherited from your father, ima, what is happening? have we not kept quiet enough? it is high time we showed them that we are not foolish.

ITORO:

Ima, you are right (holds her hands) ima you are right. We need to do something… His children have to go through what I went through in life. (looks at his wife) ima I am ready to fight this battle.

IDARA:

(smiles devilishly)

No one messes with us and go scot free… They shall suffer it.

Light fades

SCENE(iii) act (1)

INT: A kitchen door is seen open, and a tall, quiet pretty dark woman by name UYIA 30, comes out, calling out to her two daughters whom she sends on an errand.

UYIA: Uforo! Uforo! Uforo! Imoh!

MFONISO: Honey, why are you screaming their names like that by this time of the night?

UYIA: Ah daddy, am so sorry my voice must have woken you up. But your daughters are very….

MFONISO: (cuts in) Hardworking. Don’t be saying negative things about them. so how was market today?

UYIA: Daddy, today’s market was fabulous… I thank God so much for seeing us through.

MFONISO: God really answers prayer(smiles) ehmm, that reminds me my brother came here today.

UYIA : Wow! So, you eventually didn’t go to the farm today.

MFONISO: (smiles at her) What do you know. My lovely brother came and saw me today, is that why you are jealous?

UYIA: (smiles back at him)

Am not jealous of two brothers who do not know where they are headed. Hmm, daddy, I have been longing to ask you a question concerning what you told me about that your brother, Itoro.

Mfoniso: (nods his head) Yes, go ahead. I’m listening.

UYIA: Okay, can you remember vividly when you told me how your brother was dropped out from school.

MFONISO: Yes, I do. And so, what about that?

UYIA: my question is (she swallows her spittle) why was he dropped out, what did he really do?

MFONISO: (chuckles)

My dear, my father’s friend came to our home and deceived my father not to allow us go to school… Hence I had to start up fishing job which I never used to like in order to assist my brother through primary school.

UYIA: Are you serious? how did he end up as a poor farmer?

MFONISO: My dear do not make me laugh… My brother was never serious in academics… He went and got a lady pregnant which brought about strife between our home and the lady’s home. It was…

(IMOH 15 and UFORO 15 COME IN)

IMOH: papa! Papa!

MFONISO: My pressures, you girls are back, so how was your day?

UFORO:

Papa Good evening. (goes straight to the kitchen) mama, here you go, sorry we stayed longer than necessary.

IMOH : Papa, mama bought us so many edible things today… We over fed ourselves.

MFONISO: (pretending to be surprised) Are you serious?

So your mommy bought you people plenty of eatable things without keeping my own for me……. (looks up to the cloud) oh lord are you seeing how wicked this world is.

UFORO:(cuts in) Papa, am sorry to interrupt your conversation with Imoh, I hope you don’t mind.

MFONISO: (looks at her wordlessly)

Mfon amama, do you know why you are like this, because you aren’t a straightforward kind. My dear go straight to the point and stop all of this grammar.

UFORO: (smiles and looks at her sister shyly)

Papa am here to tell you that your food is….

MFONISO:

Ready right?

UFORO:

Yes, papa… Sorry I didn’t go straight to the point papa

MFONISO:

(holds her)

It’s okay dear. (to Imoh) would you like joining me?

UFORO:

(shakes her head)

No papa, our food is in the kitchen. Don’t worry about us papa ours is readied already.

MFONISO:

Okay sweethearts. Let me go in and eat cause am super hungry. (exits)

IMOH:

Uforo you know that you aren’t okay. Papa spoke directly to me not you, but why did you answer on my behalf when I wasn’t absent?

UFORO:

(laughs at her)

I knew you would go with him(chuckle) you know how stupid you can always be for Africa.

IMOH:

(furious at her)

Uforo I don’t like it when you are always making me feel like I don’t know anything and that I am really stupid.(pretends to be extremely angry) I dislike it so much, so please.

UFORO :

Imoh look, why are you like this. I was just kidding and you took it serious. For once why can’t you take joke and stop exhibiting your talent that has never changed the conditions of the family. Let’s go and eat am famished already.

IMOH:

Uforo am serious, very serious. Do not always make me feel that way, I hate it.

UFORO:

Okay, I take back everything I said, Imoh daddy sorry, are we good now

IMOH:

Yes. Let’s go and eat joor before I cast you. (they exit)

ACT (2)

scene (i)

INT: inside

INT: inside an unkempt hut, an old tall and athletic man is seen talking to some clay-made gods. He’s chanting and laughing with them. His name is Ekong 79. Idara and her husband Itoro come in.

EKONG :

(smiles at them)

Finally, you people have come back to your normal senses. I knew it that’s why I didn’t rush into doing what I might live to regret.

IDARA :

Ette, could you please at least usher us in and stop relating to us stories about how we ran away.

EKONG:

Oh am sorry. (to Itoro) young man, pull off your sandals before you come into the hut. (they enter)

Sit down, so adiaha (first daughter) what has brought you two stubborn goats back?

ITORO : Papa, we are sorry, we left just like that.. I never knew your gods was very great until Yester night when my wife, your daughter testified to me what it has been doing﹑so my wife and I have chosen to worship your god with you.

EKONG :

(laughs and chants)

My son, you have done a good job. this is the best thing to do…

IDARA :

Ette(father), do you still remember what I told you concerning my husband’s brother?

EKONG:

Yes, adiaha Ette (nods his head)

Do you people want him dead?

ITORO:

(all of a sudden)

No no.. He is still my brother

IDARA:

(to her husband)

Ima, calm down, killing your brother is the only solution to our problem.

He has stood between us and our destination for a very long time, it is time we eliminated him from this planet earth. By now at your age, people should be coming to you for help not your brother. My dear we have lost all the chances to them, lets stand up and face it.

ITORO:

okay, let’s start with the wife.

IDARA:

No, we should start with your brother, your brother is the head of the family, so for us to destroy the home we should start with him…

EKONG:

I have heard you all and I will do precisely what you want me to do.

Light fade

Scene (ii)

ExT: School compound

Imoh and Uforo are seen reading their books at the school’s canteen. When their best friend RITA 14, walks in and buys them snacks. While they were eating, the son of Eben PAUL 17; comes in with his friends to catch fun.

PAUL:

(To one of his friends)

Ettebom, why you go talk that kind thing, my papa wealth no be my own so na im make me wan study hard, I wan make my papa dey proud of me guy, you don’t get?(to the lady in charge of the restaurant), madam good afternoon..

Madam:

Afternoon, Eben enye, nkpo abadie ? (Son in-law how things?)

Paul: Ma, am fine. Please ma I need five plates of pepper soup rice, five bottles of Guinee’s malt and five sachets of water.. Thanks ma.

FRIEND 1:

Paul the Paul. You can enjoy for the world o

FRIEND 2:

I tell you, if no be for Paul I no sabi who 4 recognize people like us for this school.

PAUL:

Guys lets please stop speculating on that headline. Tomorrow we are writing English test. Donald, have you read?

(DONALD 17, is busy looking at Rita and her friends when STEVE 18 calls him)

STEVE: Donald! Donald! Donald!

(all the guys laugh)

DONALD:

Sorry, I was.

PAUL:

You were obviously looking at some j s s1 girls. Guy how is it doing you? Look, because of you I received a slap from a cheap worthless bitch last term, no no I don’t want that to repeat itself again.

DONALD:

Paul will you please drop all this shit, we are human beings not sticks, we have feelings.

That your mother left your father when you were very young doesn’t mean you should hate every other girl. Common try falling in love and let go off this reading of books all the time…

PAUL:

I am disappointed in you. (to other guys) see what I told you about… This guy is obsessed with women. Am leaving.

MADAM:

Ebe , aren’t you eating again?

PAUL:

No ma, but please do serve them.

UFORO:

Lemme meet the lady in charge of the canteen (as she stands up to meet the woman, she bombs into Paul and her drink spills all over his shirt) oh am sorry, so sorry.

PAUL:

(extremely furious at her for not watching)

Are you mad?

are you insane, haven’t your parents taught you how to turn around when eating, I can see you lack some home training.

IMOH:

Senior, she just told you she is very sorry. (tears roll down her cheeks) why did you abuse her like that, it’s an accident and anyone could do it..

PAUL:

(moved closer to Imoh )

what do you mean by that, do you think am stupid, I didn’t see how she stood up from her seat and hastened towards me without watching? Please spare me that.

UFORO:

Who do you think you are as to insult me simply because my drink accidentally spilled on your shirt. You are so arrogant and self-centered. (she goes down and cries incessantly)

RITA

Senior, you of all people. why you so differ from your father, why are you so arrogant… I am disappointed in you, is this how you will make your father proud of you.

DONALD:

girl, enough

do you know whom you are speaking to in that manner?

RITA:

I careless about whom am talking to. The person we all used to admire has turned out to be the one who has just showed us how crazy he can always be and has likewise justified the saying ‘never judge a book by its cover.

I used to think he was the best not knowing he’s the worst (tears drip down) she is my friend (to Paul) a girl who is also struggling to make her parents proud just like you. (she cries out to her friends)

STEVE:

Paul, why are you so quiet?

Why aren’t you saying anything?

Say something paul! Say something.

DONALD:

He is not happy at all, so let him be

PAUL

What class is that girl whose drink spilled on me by mistake?

FRIEND 1:

Are you just realizing that?

PAUL:

I need to apologize to them (to his friends) I need to tell them how sorry I am (to Donald) am sorry friend, you were right about me, am so naughty, arrogant and selfish (tears drips down) how could I have done such a naughty thing without a second thought, how?

FRIEND 2

Don’t cast the blame on yourself friend, you are a nice friend, and so caring.

PAUL:

No Man, am not… You heard those girls right?

(to himself) I just messed up their sweet day. (to his friends) I screwed up.

MADAM:

Paul it’s okay, I believe you can make it up to her by doing what your spirit tells you to do…

Go to her and tell her to her face you’re sorry. I believe she will definitely forgive you, I know Uforo, she comes here all the time to read and to eat, actually she is not always like that, she shouted at you out of frustration and pains. I heard that her father was taken to the hospital and that his condition is critical and her mom is dying…

DONALD:

Ehyaah!

I feel like telling them sorry too.

PAUL:

(to the lady) what did you say her name was again?

MADAM:

Uforo.. Uforo MFONISO Isong

PAUL:

Guys am coming, please go back and eat, I got this one…

STEVE:

Are you sure it is okay?

I mean is it okay with you to go see them alone?

PAUL:

Yea… I committed it. It is my cross to carry. Thanks friends. (exits)

To be continued…………

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MY BLOOD MY HATER EPISODE 3

February 22, 2024 by Joy Ekpouko

MY BLOOD MY HATER

(A tall guy by name MKPONNAM 22 comes out from the kitchen)

MKPONNAM: (slaps Uforo and the water falls from her head) How

dare you talk when my mom is

talking?

Are you mad, is it because your foolish father sent you to school

and as such you think you should talk to

people however you like. Is that it. I wonder where you will go

now that your father is gone.

UFORO: (tears roll down her cheeks) What did I do to you now?

Why have you slapped me for what I didn’t do? Why?

ITORO: Go and fetch the water… Leave them alone Uforo.

UFORO: (cries deeply as she carries the gallon away) Daddy! Daddy mmi o!

Why did you choose to leave me so soon?

What were you thinking when you left me? Mommy, how about you?

Are you happy that I am going through all this? Imoh (she smiles) can you still recollect how much I told

you that I hate uncle’s family.

I knew they were never good people (tears roll down her cheeks) he has sold all the lands and has made

himself the landlord of papa’s houses. Papa I know you are seeing me, why not take me with you, why

not save me from this injustice world… I long to be with you people, am not joking, I hate the people am

seeing around me and my spirit does the same thing.

(she bombs into Paul, who wasn’t looking too)

Oh, am sorry.

PAUL: It’s okay. (looks up) Your face looks familiar can you please remind me of where that was, cause I

know we have met.

UFORO: It’s me Uforo.

PAUL: Yes yes yes, Uforo, the girl who drained me with her drink.

UFORO: Senior, it was a mistake, I didn’t me…….

PAUL: It’s okay. Am so sorry for what I did. And am so sorry for your loss too… So how have you been

and how is your sister Umoh right?

UfORO: Imoh.. She died at the hospital.

She couldn’t make it.

PAUL:

Oh my God, what a pathetic story. I am so sorry. So where are you headed?

UFORO:

To the stream to get some water.

PAUL: Would you mind if I accompany you to the stream.

UFORO: (she smiles) senior thank you…

PAUL:

My name is Paul Ekarika Eben. I do believe you know my father. Common let’s keep walking, it’s late

already. (they continue moving)

Do you know how to swim?

UFORO: No senior, how about you?

PAUL: Yea I do, but it is actually hmm… Am wordless.

UFORO: (smiles at him) apparently you have not swim before.

PAUL: Says who?

Okay, to be honest I hate going closer to water. My spirit hates water eh.

UFORO: (laughs at him)

Has anyone ever told you that you look very scary?

PAUL: (surprises) No. How?

UFORO: (looks at his eyes)

Your pupils are milky and scary. Maybe that’s probably why your spirit doesn’t seem comfortable each

time you draw closer to water. In order for you not to be taken into the stream by the mermaid, your

spirit develops this dirty fake hatred for it. (looks at him and chuckles)

PAUL:

You are very pretty whenever you smile

I actually doubted your friend when she told me about you. So tell me, how are you feeling now?

UFORO: better than before. There is the stream, senior can you please help take the water.

PAUL:

Uforo please do not send me this one, I can do any other thing for you but not taking water from the

stream…

Uforo:

Senior please (she kneels down jokingly) senior please.

Paul:

what the heaven are you doing (holds her up) okay I will, please stand up before I too go on my knees

for you…

Uforo:

You see, you can be so gentle when you want to.

Paul: (goggles at her) Hmm.

I can’t believe that just came from you…

Uforo: yea, certainly. It came from me.

Paul:

It’s getting gloomy already. Let’s start going home.

Uforo:

Alright. Thank you so much.

Paul:

You are welcomed.

Light fade

Scene II

at school Paul and Rita are seen studying together at the library, Paul looks quite disturbed, he finds

it difficult to assimilate. Uforo comes in smiling at them.

Paul: (to Rita)

Are you okay with the life you’re living?

Rita:

Senior I don’t get you…

Paul:

There is this girl my father wants me to marry. I don’t like her, not in the least…

Uforo:

Have you talked with your father about your feelings towards her?

Paul

(buries his head in his palms)

Uforo, you think I haven’t tried, I have. I have spoken with the girl’s father and guess what the idiotic old

fool told me to my face…

Uforo:

No no no Paul, I won’t have you insult a man who is old enough to father you. Try to get rid of such habit,

it does not befit you at all.

Paul:

Am sorry I called him names but I am so crazy at the man. I just don’t know why my father and the

damsel’s father keeps insisting that I take the girl to the altar before going into higher institution. Ufo

look at me very well, am I not old enough to make decisions for myself. Do I look like a tissue that can be

used and dumped anyhow?

Rita:

Paul, stop complaining, stop it. Just relax, relax. I think the best thing for you to do is make enquiries

about the lady.

Paul:

(looks angry)

For what?

Tell me Rita for what?

I don’t like that girl. She is narky, nasty, irritating and extremely horrible to be with.

Uforo:

Hmm. My brother life isn’t easy. I actually came to tell you guys that I have secured a job.

Rita:

(looks at her amazingly)

Are you serious?

Oh my God, darling am so happy for you (hugs her)

Uforo:

Thanks dear. Without you guys on my side it wouldn’t have been easy for me. (she looks at Paul who isn’t

showing any signs) Paul, aren’t you happy for me?

Paul:

My dear am sorry, I just don’t know what is wrong with me. So tell me where precisely did you find the

job and what kind of job is it?

Uforo:

good questions.

The job is situated here.

Rita:

I don’t grab, can you be more specific. Where precisely?

Uforo:

Here in school.

At the school canteen. She has finally agreed to employ me and guess what?

Paul:

how much is your salary?

Rita:

I don’t know why I can’t guess. So don’t keep asking me to guess.

Uforo:

five thousand naira monthly.is it okay?

paul:

It’s something closed to being cool. Make sure you start saving for your own good.

Uforo:

Thank you. she has given me a free room very closed to the canteen and finally, I have got a second plan

to execute…

Paul:

(hisses her)

Why a second plan when you are already making it.

Rita:

Yea Ufo, Paul is right.

Why do you need a second plan when you have just landed yourself a new job?

Uforo:

(chuckles)

life isn’t the way you guys think, I can’t just work there, I need to do something else so as to see myself

through school. I don’t want to end up here, after my secondary sessions, I would make sure I get jamb

form immediately. My brother, I want to make my parents and my lovely sister proud of me wherever they are…

Paul: (looks at her compassionately).

okay, what is it you really want to do?

Uforo:

(looks at them pitifully)

I had a dream last night and in that dream it was raining heavily. My aunt came out and told me to go

and fetch water unlike the real her, she doesn’t like rain water at all. So in that dream I got outside to

fetch the water I saw my father in white, he was drained with blood instead of the falling rain, he was

trying to tell me something but couldn’t, it actually seemed like his throat was closing up and blood was

gushing from his mouth. (tears rush down her eyes) He was seriously crying and looking at me

pityingly. (wipes her tears with her left palm) I went inside the rain, tried touching him but couldn’t. And

all of a sudden my sister in white tapped my shoulder and when I turned towards her direction, I saw

her, she was so beautiful, much more beautiful than when she was alive, she smiled at me and vice

versa. She sat me down in the rain and told me she has never left my side. She said so many nice things

about me. It was so real that I thought I was dead. She told me to start selling and that I will definitely

derive pleasure from it and it will surely help me, she put out her hand and handed me some money. I

was about counting the money when I was woken up by the voice of my aunt.

(she smiles) can you imagine, on my way coming to school I met a middle age woman who looked so

much like my mother, she gave me twenty thousand naira. After which, she told me sorry and that she

believed in me and my abilities, she left. I was so surprised and wordless. I still do not know what she

meant by she believed in me and what I can do.

Paul:

My dear, your deceased parents and your sister love you so much, and what they couldn’t achieve

because of death you will certainly achieve all of it. I think I have ten thousand naira in this my school

bag, my uncle in the city gave it to me to get a new school material set. But I was thinking of giving you

the money seriously. Immediately the money got into my hands, your name began ringing in my head,

you guys may not believe me but am dead serious.

Rita:

That’s by the way, we aren’t doubting you. (to Uforo) My dear, I don’t know what to say at all, but I want

you to know that we are always here for you. I also want to support you with five thousand naira (brings

out the money and hands it over to her)

Uforo

Thank you so very much, you two.

Thank you for standing by me regardless of my dreadful plight. thanks to you two for your contributions,

I really do appreciate it with a tender heart (laughs) so, Rita, where did you get this money?

Paul:

Yes, Rita, tell us and do not lie, who gave you this money?

Rita:

(tears flow down from her eyes as she stands up and moves forward backing Paul and Uforo) Am

married off to an old man with six wives and ten daughters who are older than I am.

Uforo:

(looks at her shockingly. she walks up to her)

What do you mean?

Rita:

You should know. My father has been collecting money from this right from when my mother gave birth

to me, and I never knew. I won’t be able to further my education anymore. He wants me to give him a

male child (to Uforo) life is not fair, life is killing me (she cries and goes down to her knees) Uforo I feel

like killing myself. The money I gave to you was my savings, I have saved that money for my new school

material set.

Paul:

(holds her up and cuddles her)

Rita dear, it’s okay. Am sure everything will be fine ok.

Uforo:

Oh my God, am so sorry dear. Don’t worry God will visit you.

Rita:

He has even given twelve pieces of land to my father already. And tomorrow he will come and get me

(she cries out loud)

Paul&Uforo:

(in unison)

Tomorrow?

Paul:

Why tomorrow?

They should give you some times to make your own decision. (he stands up) I hate this world, (to Uforo)

You see, have you seen how crazy and stupid some people can be simply because of money (he laughs)

Oh God, rescue us, we are another Daniel’s in the dens of the lion.

Rita:

Hmm. I have to go home now.

Uforo:

Oh no, do not leave me behind, have you all of a sudden forgotten that we go home together. How is it

doing you.

Paul:

Leave her, na she wan go cook for her visitors

(they all laugh together)

WHEN LOVE HAPPENS 1

February 22, 2024 by Joy Ekpouko

WHEN LOVE HAPPENS chapter 1

when love happens is one of my original play.

There lived three friends Mike, Moses and Miracle (M3).

Mike was tall, chocolate skin and muscular, Moses was cute but

short, Miracle was fair, tall and slim.

These three have been friends since childhood that everybody

who knew them started calling them M3.

M3 were so closed that they never wanted to separate from one

another even their parent never tried to separate them.

M3 have been together until university level.

In the university, Mike studied computer science, Moses

marketing while Miracle studied Law.

At the end of their study year, Mike was able to obtain a master

degree scholarship to study in India best Institution of

Technologies.

Miracle was called to bar immediately he completed his education

and Moses went into digital marketing businesses.

Few years later, Mike was through with his Masters and decided

to come back to the country.

Even when his parent asked him to stay over there and start a life

maybe go for doctoring, he said No.

On reaching the country, he now decided to bring up a business

idea during his sit out with his friends. Which they all agreed to it.

A month later, Mike being good in his field, decided to build a site

with the niche m3gist and later shared

responsibilities between his friends.

Moses was in charge of the marketing, advertisement, promotions

etc.

Miracle was in charge of the latest trending in national and

international news and Mike was in charge of the maintenance

and also programming tutor.

A year later, their m3gist website started gaining popularity they

then went further and rented a building to use as a company.

With this, they started helping people running local businesses in

their city by registering their businesses, products with m3gist for

advert.

Mike, Moses, Miracle founders of m3gist marketing group of

companies was recognized all over the world.

Mike being the brain behind m3gist, tall and handsome guy, he

could get any lady he decides with that, he believed that there is

nothing like love without money.

His friends tired talking him out of his flirting life style but it was

in vain.

One day they were having lunch in a restaurant when a lady

walked up to their table and said “Hello handsome” when they

looked up Mike discover that she was referring to him so he

looked at his friends and later turned around and smile at the

lady and said, “Hello beautiful”.

Am Sandra she said and I’m Mike. So, Mr. Mike do you mind we

speaking on phone?

Then handed over her card to Mike before Mike could respond.

Then he said sure who with his right senses wouldn’t call a

beautiful damsel like you. They both smile and held hands for a

minute then left.

(Immediately she left)

Mike discovered that his friends were starring at him with surprising eyes, he then laughed and said what?

Am I the one that went for that one or she came to me? Guys see

that’s life, when you are tall, cute and rich, love is very simple to get.

Miracle: (to mike) you better be careful because being cute and

rich does not prevent disease when it comes knocking.

(they all laughed and started eating their launch)

Miracle was really disturbed by his friend’s life style he then

decided to discuss it with Moses so that they can make a plan on

how to make him stop.

(That evening, they went to Mike’s apartment while chatting and

watching India love movies, an idea came into Moses head and he

spoke out)

Mike, have you ever stick with one lady up to a month before?

Moses asked.

On hearing the question, Mike laughed, Of course not… why

should I be wasting my time

while there are other ladies out there waiting for their own share

of this (he touched his body).

Miracle and Moses decided to use his statement to their own

advantage knowing very well that Mike doesn’t like losing to

anyone when it comes to challenges.

So they said Mike if you date a particular lady for at least two

months, we will give you 10% of our share of the company.

But he laughed then stir at them and said you are kidding? Then

he discovered that they were not smiling so he said, you guys are

not kidding?

We are serious but it’s okay, we already knew you can’t do it.

(he was mute for some minutes)

He said, but two months is too much now….

Miracle: So do you agree or you are backing out?

Mike: No I agree, perhaps 10% from you both will go a long way.

But I got to choose the lady I want. Do you guys agree with me?

Miracle and Moses: (both agreed) you are the boss.

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WHEN LOVE HAPPENS 3

February 22, 2024 by Joy Ekpouko

WHEN LOVE HAPPENS 3

when love happens 2

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During that evening, Kristina sat out with her friend Sarah having fun when Krish Kristina’s twin

sister walked in)

Krish: Oh my God, am so tired. Hey babes what are you ladies up to?

Sarah: welcome boss madam you have finally decided to come back.

Kristina: (laughed) don’t mind her, she came back late to avoid cooking, lazy girl.

Krish: hahaha, my dear you see me so? I am going to marry a rich man so I will have house maid

as many as I want.

Sarah: Amen oh.. abi those maids are not humans like you. crazy girl.

They all laughed as the discussion continued……

Kristina: speaking of marrying a rich man. Guess who came to the bakery today?

Sarah and Krish: who?

Kristina: Mr. Michael Sharks the…..

Sarah: (cuts in) the co-founder of M3groups of companies?

Krish: shut up!!! Oh My God!!! Did you speak with him?

Kristina: well, he…… we talked and he….

Krish: (cut in) and he what……? Gist me babe fast now…

Sarah: Ah Krish easy na why your body dey hot? how will she gist us while you are not allowing her to speak.

(all laughed)

Kristina: we spoke for about 30 minutes or there about. Then he demanded for my contact.

Krish and Sarah: and???

Kristina: I gave it to him.. is just contact now right?

Krish: my dear that’s a big catch even if is not just contact, you are in the right track…

Kristina: but you know that……(call entered her phone) speaking of the devil

Krish: pick it up.

(after the phone conversation ended)

Krish: and so???

Kristina: he asked me out for dinner tomorrow.

Krish: Girl!!! I’m telling you not as a friend but a sister, don’t lose this opportunity because as

you can see like play, you have made it.

Kristina: you know I don’t believe in that shit call love that’s why I don’t go into relationship

with any man except my bakery. And also woman, the last time I checked you were my sister

not my friend.

Krish: hahaha okay. But don’t lose this.

Kristina: come on girl, he is a slut everyone knows about this. Just that he is a billionaire that’s why many ladies keeping falling for him.

Krish: that’s the thing. We know that he is a womanizer, but girl, that guy has everything to

keep a woman comfortable for life. Perhaps, who cares about what he does at night as long as

you are getting your share of the cake isn’t it Sarah?

(Sarah looked at them but said nothing)

Kristina: what’s wrong Sarah?

Krish: Don’t tell me you fell in love with Michael. Did he break your heart?

Kristina: hahaha silly girl. When will you ever change?

Sarah: of course not. I’m not in love with Mike.

Kristina: then what is it? Talk to us.

Sarah: okay if you want to. Its about my brother.

Kristina: what about him? Is he okay?

Sarah: yes he is okay. Just that he enjoys disgracing our family name and I hate it when people call him names.

Kristina: oh so Mike reminded of him? I get it.

Krish: sorry girl we didn’t know that the discussion will remind you of your brother.

Kristina: what have your family say about his case? But I hope is really not bad like Mike?

Atleast you guys have a better home upbringing.

Sarah: (smiles but say nothing)

Krish: Is your brother cute? No offenses.

Sarah: yes, he is.

Krish: all he needs is a strong lady like Kristina that will should him what it means to be in love. And once he have

that, I’m sure he will change.

Sarah: I guess so..

Kristina: are you guys kidding me right now? You know I don’t believe in that thing call love.

Sarah: I don’t want you to love my brother, I just need a good friend that can set him straight.

Kristina: and how do you know that your brother that likes women will not try to put me on his bed?

Krish: you can resist him. Or you call me, I will come and break his teeth.

Sarah: hmmm… my brother can do anything else but he can never force a woman into bed

against her will… I will pay you

Kristina: what about Mike? what will I do about him?

Krish: shine eye Mike is just hit and run… everybody knows what he is capable of doing with

anything on skirt.

Kristina: abi you are right.

Sarah: she is not right.

Kristina: what do you mean?

Sarah: everyone is wrong about Mike.

Kristina: So everyone is wrong and you?

Krish: he told you about himself in your vision that he is different?

Sarah: hmmm

Kristina: how do you know that what people say about him is wrong?

Sarah: (mute for some minute) I know because he is my brother…

(TO BE CONTINUED)

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