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Shards in Eternity Chapter 1 : A Shy Encounter
The sun was setting gently, painting the sky with a warm palette of colors as Olufèmi, a reserved young man, strolled slowly through the park in front of the supermarket from which he had just emerged. He was tall, handsome, and dressed in a brown sweater, well-fitted jeans, and shoes that perfectly matched his outfit. His hair was neatly coiffed, as if he had just come from the barber's. He had always been shy, preferring the company of his books to that of people. He had more friends on social media than in real life, and when it came to social networks, he simply read posts, occasionally liked them, or observed online conversations, but he had never mustered the courage to initiate a conversation with the people he saw online. He spent most of his time in his room, but on that evening, after finishing some shopping for his mother, something was about to change.As he wandered among the trees, he noticed a beautiful young girl sitting alone on a bench. Her hair shone like gold in th
Shards in Eternity Chapter 2
Olufèmi and Olushola continued talking. They talked about many things. The discussion soon moved on to various themes. They discovered each other through their opinions. They were still at it when Olushola received a message notification. She turned on the screen of her cell phone, then smiled without revealing the content of the message to her interlocutor. As she chatted with him, she packed her belongings into her leather handbag. Olushola was dressed in a blue oval dress. She wore brown ballet flats and a bracelet bearing the initial « J ». She was a magnificent beauty, especially with the golden braids on her head. In fact, Olufèmi wondered how it was possible for her to be alone as he passed through this place. "Surely an arrangement on God's part", he said to himself. "I'm sorry, but I have to get back. It's getting late." Said the girl, looking a little disappointed. "Oh, I haven't seen the time. Sorry." Olufèmi pressed his connected watch and he'd just re
Shards in Eternity Chapter 3
"Knock knock knock, I'm home !" chirped Olushola into the apartment she'd just entered. She stepped through the large carved oak doors of her family home, a stately manor nestled in the heart of a large estate. Inside, the entrance hall opened onto a grandiose space adorned with gold-veined white marble, reflecting the light from the crystal chandeliers that hung majestically from the vaulted ceiling. Imposing, finely sculpted columns supported the second-floor balcony, adding a touch of grandeur to the whole. Luxurious Persian rugs covered the floor, and on either side, large wooden doors led to the different rooms of the house. Footsteps echoed up the marble staircases, each step adorned with a delicate motif. The banisters were made of finely wrought iron, with floral motifs and elegant scrolls. The subdued light from the chandeliers diffused a warm glow over the first-floor landing. As Olushola walked down a corridor, the soft sound of her footst
Shards in Eternity Chapter 4
A few days had passed since that memorable evening, and Fèmi and Shola had found the way to bump into each other on several occasions, as well as spending long hours chatting behind the screen of their telephones. Shola was an inexhaustible source of inspiration for Olufèmi. She had a passion for art and encouraged him to explore his own creativity, something he had never really done before. Under her influence, Fèmi began sketching and painting small canvases, discovering a new world of expression. His life was no longer summed up in watching manga, films and series all day long. He now spent time researching and learning about art and creativity. At first, he did this more to please Shola, but as time went by, he became really interested and used every day to learn new things about art. Shola, for her part, had also begun to immerse herself in the imaginary world of reading, and she also took advantage of breaks at work to watch a few episodes of manga. Until a few
Shards in Eternity Chapter 5
A few minutes later, he finished what he had to do, took his leave of his mother and went to his room. He quickly read the messages Shola had left him, then threw himself on his bed to better enjoy the discussion. He took a deep breath before deciding to call her instead of continuing with the messages. "Hello naughty witch, are you asleep yet ?" Shola laughed on the other end of the line in a rather tired voice. "No, I'm not. I'm facing a job that's tiring me out right now. I'm exhausted, but I'm keeping my spirits up for now." "If you need a good coffee, let me know and I'll make you an expresso !" Said Fèmi, clearing his throat. He texted Shola a teacup emoji. "Fèmi, if you ever see me, you'd better run." Both laughed. "You know, Shola, there's a modern art exhibition opening in two days at a gallery in town. I was wondering if you'd like to go together ? I thought it would be a nice opportunity to spend some time together and appreciate art. Es
Shards in Eternity Chapter 6
Fèmi made his way through the crowd, tray of snacks in hand, staring rigorously at the young man next to Shola. He'd just left his seat for a few minutes to grab some snacks, and was surprised not to see her alone when he returned. Indeed, he'd noticed them for a while now when he'd been at the waiter's table and occasionally turned around to keep an eye on her. He wondered who this daring young man was who was so close to her. There Shola was, deep in conversation with a young man he'd never seen before. What struck him was the closeness between them. The stranger had his hand resting a little too familiarly on Shola's shoulder, and their faces were very close, as if absorbed in their conversation. A wave of jealousy and concern washed over him, but Fèmi took a deep breath to keep his composure. He knew he had to handle the situation tactfully. And in any case, she didn't owe him any explanations. There was really nothing official between them. Instead of rush
Shards in Eternity Chapter 7
Shola walked through the mess to join her sister across the room on the balcony. Adoukè was wearing white panties and a slightly transparent purple top. She had tied up her gorgeous hair and put on wireless headphones, sipping a bottle of Coke and contemplating the view of the city.- Shola: So, madam, a little show on the horizon ?- Adoukè: I forgot to subscribe to Canal+ Comédie.- Shola: I can offer you the Evasion+ package as earlier if you like.- Adoukè: Tchrummm ! Where have you been ? And who was that guy who dropped you off ?- Shola: Phew ! Give me a break, detective. Are you investigating me now? Adoukè didn't answer, just watched her sister slowly and steadily from head to toe. Shola was wearing a beautiful tight brown dress. It went very well with her caramel complexion. She had carefully arranged her braids and put in a butterfly-shaped accessory to keep them in that state and at the same time act as an embellishment. She wore her round glasses and held
Shards in Eternity Chapter 8
It was around 11:20pm. Fèmi was lying on the floor in his street, his home just a few blocks away. He had been badly banged up, thank God it wasn't critical wounds. He was still taking his time to realize what had just happened when one of the neighborhood elders noticed him. Immediately, he ran to him and came to his assistance. Fèmi was bleeding from some wounds he had sustained. The young man carrying him finally managed to take him home. His mother went into a state of shock when she saw her son in such a state. It was a terrible blow for Fèmi. His father had died when he was 3. He was part of a large team of journalists. One day, returning from an assignment, he and his team had been involved in a traffic accident between a truck and their car. They were 5 of them on board, and Fèmi's father was the only one to die. The others were rushed to hospital and, as their injuries were not critical, they managed to escape with only minor after-effects. Fèmi's chil
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