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FIGHTING FEELINGS
I went inside our room feeling angry to a latge. extent. I know that Julia was Peter's girlfriend and could see him anytime she wishes, Infact he knew her before I then why does this bother me. My mother, Kiki and Tami were already fast asleep. It was harmmatan season and it's always cold and foggy these days. I took off my clothes, grabbed a towel and dashed out to bathe. While fetching water from our water drum into the bucket outside, I couldn't help but listened to the chuckles and laughter coming out of Peter's room. Had they made up? I thought. I hurriedly took my bath, came inside and struggled to fall asleep. I tossed from one end of the mat to the other till I realized I just hit Kiki. I couldn't help but imagine Peter and Julia in the room together, talking, reconciling, probably on the same bed. I shoved the thoughts away and began to sleep before my phone vibrated. I just got a text mesage from Layo. He wants me to accompany him to Mr. Chinedu's offi
SADUWOFettys's estranged uncle has arrived... Hope all is well.
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"Why don't you get inside, take a bath and get some rest. Am sure you must have undertaken a long journey. " I said. "My mother will be home in a while and by the time you are done bathing, I must have finished making lunch. "I added. He nodded and went inside with a little bag he held which was shaped like a briefcase. Soon, he was out in his boxers with a bucket of water heading to the bathroom. I was in the kitchen cooking and wondering why he had come all the way from the village. Was he hear to see us? Did he need anything? I thought. When my father died, none of my mothers relatives showed up. Not her two sisters or uncle Awang and his presence here today is questionable. My siblings then came back from school and I introduced Awang to them as their uncle. Tami who had always been looking for a male figure to clung on to was soon all over him and they even ate together. I told Kiki to stay at home with Tami and our uncle. I will be taking my mother's lunch
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The next day, my uncle left earlier than I imagined. Infact, he left before I woke up. After having breakfast, I counted my fees and stacked it inside my little purse. "Hold that purse tightly ". said my mother while pulling her left ear to warn me. "Those pick pockets won't see me today. " I replied with a smile. I missed my final secondary school examination last year and this year, I am determined to make amends. I won't allow any opportunity to rob me of this hard earned money that came with sweat and prayers. I heaved a sigh and announced to my mother that I will be leaving. She nodded then said "I wish you all the best. " and I dashed out. On my way out of the compound, I ran into Peter who was leaving for the construction site. We exchanged pleasantries. "Where are you heading to this morning? " he asked. "London Secondary School. " I replied. "You are registering for the final exams right? " he asked. "Yes. " I said nodding in affirmation. "I can come with you
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