When I came back to the living room, Amanda and Bimpe were already there, they’ve changed their outfits and they were smiling broadly with glints in their eyes. ‘What did I miss?’ I asked. ‘Well the Lagos state governor just declared June 12 a public holiday, and it falls on Monday!’ Tony informed …
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4GIRLS, 4BOYS, 1WEEKEND. 7 (+18)
…A knock on the door interrupted me this time, Amanda went to answer the door and behold, our princes stood at the door. ‘Welcome to the lioness den, please come in if you’re brave enough.’ Amanda told them. The guys; led by Tony, followed by Lekan, Habib and …
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The week went by full of activities and frenzied excitement. We all took time to visit the saloon and we pampered ourselves. You could hardly find any of my friends without their blackberrys, they smiled often and I was glad to see them happy again. Amanda brought clothes, shoes, bags and accessories home for …
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Today was hectic; it took me close to six hours to drive home after I left Demola and the other guys at The Place. I was so tired. I hoped the girls were still up because I couldn’t wait to hear what they had to say after I sent each of them their weekend …
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I scrolled on and stopped at the photo of a beautiful man. ‘Wow.’ I said and looked at my friend. ‘Please tell me he’s for me.’ I asked eyeing him. ‘Asewo buruku. Anyway, because I know you very well, I went out of my way to find you your perfect match and yes, he’s …
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I quickly signed on some of the documents I have on my table, commented on some and made corrections to those that needed to be re-typed by the secretary. I stood up and took everything with me as I headed for the secretary’s office, which was, adjacent my boss’s office. ‘Dupe dear, how are …
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Just before I lose myself in my thoughts, let me tell you about us. My name is Sandra, and Koyin, Amanda, and Bimpe are my friends. We are all in our late twenties and we live together in a three bedroom flat. Koyin and I have a room to ourselves while Bimpe and Amanda …
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‘No no and no, I can’t take it anymore, this is so disgraceful, that bastard, can you believe the way he treated me?’ I sat there filing my nails, my feet tucked under me as I listened to my friend rant on. ‘This time, it’s over, I can’t continue like this, I won’t go back …
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I CHALLENGE YOU TO BRING IN 5 PEOPLE IN TO READ TODAY! Sunday came too soon for Funmi and Seyi but it was a weekend to remember and cherish forever. They have come to pick up the kids who were happy to see their parents but also sad to leave their doting grandparents. Seyi and …
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Everything that has a beginning must have an end and so SPIKES and SPARKLES hat come to an end. I thank God for this gift. For the talent to join A and B together and turn it into something people enjoy. I thank you all for reading because if you are not reading, I …
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Funmi put her arms around her husband and smiled at the girl in front of them. ‘Babe, this is Bimbo. Bimbo, my wife.’ Seyi shouted wrapping his arm around Funmi too. Funmi said into Seyi’s ear, ‘Go baby, I got this.’ She turned to Bimbo still smiling, ‘If you will excuse me, I will …
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A call on call waiting was disturbing her conversation with her dad. ‘Okay daddy, I will see you on Sunday. Bye.’ Just as she was ending the call a text message came in. It was from BIMBO SUGARBERRY! Even with all her suspicions about her husband, she has never gone through his phone but …
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Ngozi watched both of them, something has changed, they were smiling, holding hands and exchanging secret smiles and look. Hmmmmmm! Something surely happened! She was happy for them. She decided to start by teasing them. ‘So, I see you guys were too busy to send me the songs you have chosen. I would like …
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