"So why did you call me here madam Lydia?"Nicole asked rudely as she adjusted her self on the chair she was sitted on in Lydia's shop."Look you hate Amarachi as much as we do. The only way we can get rid of her is if we work together"Lydia retorted back.She turned to face Ogechi who was sitted next to her and gave her a soft smile."Hmm. I do hate that girl to be honest with you. She is so nosy and greedy. I mean Jordan is mine. I dreamt of having me since we were kids. We practically grew up together. I was the one groomed for him and I won't sit and watch a useless orphan snatch him away from me"Nicole spoke solemnly, eyes burning with hatred for Amarachi.Lydia and Ogechi chuckled to each other. Nicole was really their lucky charm to get rid of Amarachi. It seemed she hated Amara more."I understand you"Lydia began with a composed face."We hate her so much. We took her in after her usele

AMARACHI   I yawned lazily and dragged my feets outside the house, holding a broom in my hand. I had woken up later than usual and I just wanted to do my house chores and possibly go to the shop. The shop.It's been long I went there.   I remembered how Jordan saved me when aunty Lydia almost beat me to death. A weak smile appeared on my lips as I recalled the event that brought us together.A tear drop slipped out of my eyes."Stop crying Amarachi. You made the decision so stop crying"I admonished myself.I walked outside but was surprised to see that the compound was swept. My brows pulled together in surprise and shock.Who could have swept it?I heard some one singing in the backyard. I quickly scurried there.I met Ogechi washing clothes and I spotted a pot on the stove.

AMARACHI   I walked to an unknown destination, brushing off tall grasses and shrubs from my path. To be honest I had no idea of where I was going or how I found myself in this dense forest but I somehow felt safe.It felt like someone was waiting for me as I kept on walking.I could hear sounds of birds chirping. It made me feel happy and somewhat secure. The breeze blew eagerly as I kept on walking.  Suddenly i spotted someone sitting down on the grass, her back turned against me. Her thick afro swaying in the direction of the wind. She was singing.             I knew that voice. It sounded so familair like I've heard it before.I steathily walked towards the woman, making sure not to startle her.It felt like I knew her.But as clumsly as I was, i stepped on a branch which made her stop singing. She turned to face me and

AMARACHII assisted Tolu and her mother in setting up dinner on the dinning table. There was no way I could think of being idle and not doing anything, especially towards the family that just took me in.Dinner was a time for me to get to know each of them. Their oldest child,a boy, Ayo, really reminded me of Nonso. I missed him so much but at the same time, I didn't want to go back.I had gone through hell and almost died.Now I'm in this place, in the new state and it seems like God has given me another chance to start over my life.I was finally free from aunty Lydia and her schemes. Finally I could start over.But Jordan. That name rang in my head suddenly. Would i ever get to see him again?My first love got ripped away from me even before we had the chance to blossom."Amarachi"Tolu said snapping me out of my thoughts.I immediately r

AMARACHI   I sat in the parlour discussing with Tolu while her parents discussed in the dinning room. They had been discussing for a while now in their yoruba dialect and I really hoped it was nothing serious."Amarachi to be honest I am so happy you are here. You are like the sister I've always wanted"Tolu said giggling.I was also happy to be with her to be honest. I've stayed with them for about a week now and I truly enjoyed every moment of it."I am happy to be with you too Tolu. To be honest I am grateful for everything"They never treated me like I was an outsider, I was always treated like a family member.Tolu and Ayo treated me like I was their sister whilst their parents treated me like I was their own daughter.I truly didn't miss the life I left behind. Apart from occurring reverie concerning Jordan, I truly didn't miss that life. Was i