Chapter Sixteen

Few Months later 

Mum's death left me with a large hole in my heart but I was doing a good job of feeling up the space with sweet memories. 

My love for Kene waxed even stronger, with my feelings growing deeper. Alonge had relocated to Ogun state when he couldn't convince me to come home. He couldn't bear staying at home with just dad, it reminded him too much of all the times he spent with mum around.

I was still angry with my dad. He didn't have the right to take away the last moments with my mum away from me but I missed him and at the same time wanted to go back home. But I just couldn't, even though I have the urge to.

Kene

His name leaves a small smile on my lips and makes my heart dance in excitement, his voice alone makes butterflies swim in my tummy. He has been there for me all through, during my mood swings and what not. They say, all men have their needs and Kene was definitely