Category: My Name is AKA

  • My Name is AKA – Episode 64

    My Name is AKA – Episode 64

     

     

    MY NAME IS AKA

    My Name is AKA – Episode 64

    Written By Amah’s Heart.

    Our conversation continue and it was getting more better and refreshing.

    “Thank you Mr Law, you are the reason I am what I am today. God used you to push me to this greatness. I thank God everyday for making our path cross and making me find favour before you. It’s rare to see a boss that will do all you did without interior motive or without taking advantage of whoever they were rendering help…is rare but you are different and never take Advantage of me. Thank you..”

    “Your parents must be proud of you… have you told them all you’ve achieved so far and that you’re engaged to a promising young man..”

    I shakes my head sadly and briefed him that our relationship isn’t still stable. He’s already aware of my parents story and all that I faced.

    “Well, it’s very understandable. You can choose to distance yourself from them for your sanity sake. Keeping distance and supporting from afar is okay. Is your choice to update them about your new life and your choice if you want them showing up on your wedding. You’ve achieved so much all this long year without their help or applaud. They’re obviously irrelevant now but they’re sure will remain your parents…”

    Mr Law has a different opinion from what Daniel thinks.

    Daniel believe that my parents are humans and can make mistake and I shouldn’t hold a grudge too long over them. Bringing me into this life is a plus for them and God didn’t make a mistake when he choose them as my parents. It was through their actions that pushed me to a great height. Which is why we will be traveling to see them before any marriage rite can proceed.

    Mr Law thinks differently.

    He’s understanding and believe is quiet different

    “… I’m really going to miss you Aka. i do but it’s all good. Please don’t fail to ask if you need anything and if you happen to change your mind on the engagement, I will be here… waiting. Forgive me for being a little selfish but I’m trying not to cry…”

    He chuckled aloud

    I laughed along with him

    His laughter and last statement made me laugh even harder

    He gently drew me into a tight hug as our laughter died down

    “…i love you Aka and I’m seriously going to miss you..”

    He released me a little from himself

    Our emotions were running with speed 

    He kíssed me and for some strange reasons I didn’t resist.

    His breath taste of mint and I felt so charmed with the heat of the moment.

    We kíssed passionately

    He managed to unzipped my gown from the back and It slipped down from my shoulder.

    I wanted to stop but I felt so weak in his arms

    He unhooked my bra and moan as he grabbed on my bøóbs

    I wanted to scream “NO” and at same time I didn’t want him to stop

    He gently laid me down on the library floor and pulled off his shirt and shorts, he wore a white under pant which he didn’t pull off immediately 

    “Oh God, help me…I don’t want to do this to Daniel or bring shame to you. after being celibate for long..I can’t do this now. Why is this man my weakness, I want to stop but I can’t…I can’t…I can…” I prayed as we entangled on the floor

    “Wait… wait… please…” I found some kind of strength to say but I wasn’t sounding convincing.

    It came out like a møaning 

    We roughed up on the floor 

    My phone was suddenly ringing loud.

    It kept ringing quietly inside my bag but suddenly it became louder 

    My ringing tone wasn’t that loud but it unexpectedly became very loud than usual.

    “Please let me go…my phone is ringing.  Please…

    I struggled to still get free but I kept battling with the heat of passionate moment.

    Even when he sat up I was too weak to get up 

    He suddenly stood up and quickly wore his short and shirt

    I was panting hard and none of us said anything to each other.

    He picked up my bra and gown from different directions 

    He handed it back to me

    My hand was shaking as I struggled to wore my clothes.

    He came and assisted me

    I bursted into téars

    I was scared all of a sudden

    “Oh God…what have I done..?

    “Aka…Aka, please calm down, I… I’m sorry. It’s all my fault. I allowed my emotions to get the best part of me.. I’m sorry. Please… forgive me..”

    He held me to himself and I cried even more.

    “… your phone kept ringing, it distracted me from the moment. I couldn’t concentrate again…I had a strange goosebumps, the hair on my body stood. Please check who kept calling…it might be your guiding angels ready to strike me. They made me feel weird with myself…”

    I picked up my bag and checked.

    My prayer was let it not be Daniel.

    But he was

    7missed calls

    He sent a message that he was in my place

    Just like we initially agreed, he came to pick me up so that we can go see his parents.

    Oh my Jesus

    What will I tell him now

    I picked up my bag and rushed out

    Mr Law was calling me but I kept running.

    He said I should come back and take something but I kept running 

    I saw Amara downstairs

    She asked me where I have been, why my hair was rough and I was panting hard

    I had so many things to ask her too but I wasn’t in the mood.

    I ran out and got a cab that took me straight home.

    Daniel was waiting in his car when I arrived.

    “Are you okay… what happened? He asked as he came out of the car to hug me.

    He loosened up and frøwn 

    “… you smell of.. something strange. I felt like throwing up, I don’t like the feeling it gives me. Where did you go..? Aka, what happened…I have been calling and I was beginning to get worried, you weren’t taking your calls or replying your messages. Were you with Mr Law..?

    “Me? No…no… I’m… I’ so..rry..” I stammered not knowing what to say 

    He looked down at my hand and his eyes widened in shock.

    I became afraid that he saw through my fears and all that I did 

    “…Aka Wher… where is your ring..? He asked surprised.

    I quickly lifted my hand to my face

    My engagement ring was missing

    “Jesus Christ…” I exclaimed quietly.

    Daniel stares at me in disbelief.

    Just then a car pulled up and It was Mr Law

    “Jeez! Aka..c,mon don’t go rushing out like that next time. I have been calling and you refused to stop. I was more concerned with you getting hürt..”

    Daniel move close to Mr Law and I didn’t know what he was up to

    Neither Mr Law

    He sniffed Mr Law, blew air off his nose before stepping back.

    Daniel turned and looked at me with a straight dísgusted face.

    Why is Mr Law here, the problem on ground is big enough for me to handle

    Him showing up is causing further trouble for me 

    “…here, is your ring. I found it on the… the library floor. Tha… that’s why I was calling and have to come after you…” He stretched his hand towards me..”

    I hesitated out of shame. 

    I later collected it and held it in my palm.

    “I… Aka…” Mr Law wanted to say something but suddenly stopped.

    He looked over at Daniel

    “Hey… Daniel… you… hmmm..”

    “…I want to congratulate you on your engagement..”

    The tension was high

    Nobody said anything for sometime 

    Mr Law turned and walked into his car, he waited there watching us for few minutes before driving off

    Daniel and I stood speechless.

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  • My Name is AKA – Episode 62

    My Name is AKA – Episode 62

     

     

    MY NAME IS AKA

    My Name is AKA – Episode 62

    Written By Amah’s Heart.

    “I have been waiting for an hour, I was almost giving up…”

    I looked over at Ify

    “Is true Aka, he’s been here since and you’re not taking your calls too…” 

    It seems the engagement ring in my finger shun like a diamond through with the help of the bulb light reflection

    “..Oh my God…” Ify exclaimed aloud not minding that Mr Law was still there.

    Mr Law looked at her wondering why she was so alarmed all of a sudden.

    She clapped her hand excitedly

    She couldn’t contain her joy as she stared at my finger.

    I try giving her sign to cut down on her excitement but she couldn’t just stay calm.

    Mr Law followed her gaze to my finger.

    When he got the glimpse of Ify’s excitement, he stared at my hand. confusion written all over him

    He looked from my hand to Ify then back at me

    “Why is your friend suddenly excited…? He asked

    I thought he understood after seeing a ring but he obviously doesn’t or he’s trying to get me to speak on the ring.

    “I don’t know, maybe you should ask her…” I said while trying to dodge the question.

    He moved close to me, took my left hand and give it a serious look before letting go.

    “Is this a fancy ring or…oh wait! Hope is not what I’m thinking..?

    “What exactly are you thinking sir? I asked calmly.

    “Are you engaged…? He finally managed to ask.

    “Yes…I am..”

    Ify screamed excitedly again startling everyone.

    Her excitement was more than I expected

    “Oh my goodness…Aka, I’m so happy. Congratulations baby girl…” Ify said without minding if Mr Law was there.

    She took my finger and exclaimed further.

    “…It’s so beautiful, the stone may not be big but it certainly look expensive, it shun so bright like diamond crystal. Daniel went all out on this one. I knew all this your outing with him will breed something beautiful. We’ve two weddings  to plan, yours and mine. you will definitely make a beautiful bride. Any man that will be so lucky and blessed to have you as a wife, Daniel is indeed blessed… I’m so happy for you sis..” Ify said again as she threw her arms around me.

    She has totally forgotten we’ve a visitor in our means.

    But deep down I was also overwhelmed with joy

    Her excitement triggers my mood and nothing matters at that moment.

    “Maybe…I will just go..” Mr Law said as he slowly began walking out.

    I suddenly felt bâd

    He wasn’t looking happy and didn’t even congratulate me.

    I followed him outside the door 

    “Please wait..” I said

    He paused, heaved sadly before facing me 

    “Yes..? He asked with emotions in his tune

    “You came looking for me, why…? For the past three months, after the dinner that went wrong, we’ve not seen..”

    “But I have been calling, sending messages and you refused to replied or pick my calls. I apologized severally for everything that went wrong, I never planned for it to go that way but you stubbornly refused to forgive because you got Daniel as substitute…”

    Daniel wasn’t a substitute, he got me in a way that you don’t…”

    “I got you too Aka, I love you and try to prove it in different ways. I thought you loved me too? I didn’t come around since because I don’t have address of this place, it was your sister that helped me out. I don’t know how I’m feeling now or how exactly to react to your engagement. How could you do this to me…? you know how I feel about you Aka. I kept believing you will come around in your feeling and I was hoping coming here we will be able to resolve our differences..”

    “You’re only after my body Mr Law, you want me moving in with you so that you can have séx with me anytime you pleases and I won’t have a say over anything or even my body because you’re the boss and want to be seen as such always…”

    “Jeez! You’re actually blúffing. How can you think so low of me. I have women, classic big girls i can choose to have séx or do whatever with. But… you’re different, special and your thoughts occupies my mind at all time. I wanted you close because I love you and wish to see your beautiful face everyday. I don’t just want to have you in my thoughts but with me.. physically. I was even ready to get you engaged after you rejected moving in with me…”

    “…I can’t do that shít with any lady, I can’t officially ask any woman to move in with me. I will rather call anytime I need them. I wanted it to be only you in my life… just you Aka. I love you so much, can’t you see what you have practically turned me into? I don’t even know what I’m doing anymore… I’m literally going cråzy because of you…”

    He moved close and cup my face.

    Before I could step away from him he kíssed me and didn’t let go immediately

    I had to struggle free from him.

    “Why will you do that..? I shouted quietly at him.

    “Why can’t I do that? You enjoys my kíss, my touch, my body and my presence…”

    “Not anymore, that was far away in the past when I was walking in flesh, I allowed worldly desires to rule over me. I’m over it now and I’m engaged to Daniel. I will really love if you can respect boundaries moving forward, if you can’t be happy for me then leave me alone…”

    He wanted to say something but pause.

    “One thing I admire about you so much is your boldness. You’re smart and fearless, You’ve the kind of boldness I admire in ladies, very outspoken. You don’t exhibits the background you were raised or came from. You’ve a big mind of your own and whenever you put your mind to something you always achieve it… nothing deters you, you always find a way with every challenge and you’re lovable…” He said calculatively making me blush.

    “That’s one of the sweetest things you’ve said to me in a long year…”

    “…My background has nothing on me sir, I may not be able to define were I got the boldness but my outspokenness was mostly birthed from the challenges life threw at me, your late Dad was part of that journey. I knew I needed to be strong for myself, otherwise men like that will trampled me underfoot until I become useless and tired of life, I refused to let that happen and developed thick skin. Nothing gets to me… not even my parents pressure for me to marry a búlly because of their selfish interest, I stood my ground and refused. Alot of up and down makes me build a bricks wall around my emotions. I wanted to be somebody, opposite of what my parents foresaw but not until I met a kind man who was selfless and defensive of me…”

    “Who is that..I mean the man? He asked inquisitively

    “You offcourse. You used to be that man.. but..”

    “I’m still that man Aka. I’m ready to be more if you can give me a chance..”

    “Isn’t it obviously late for a chance? I asked him as I remind him that I was engaged by waving my hand.

    “You’re only engaged not married. Engagement can be broken…I understand marriage can also but that’s on a total different level. I want you in my life Aka… you don’t know how happy you make me anytime I’m with you. My heart is devastated right now and I’m only hoping you have a rethink. Have a goodnight sleep… and think it all through…”

    He walked to his car and drove off while I returned back to the house.

    “Mr Law must be shattered, I know he behaves like weather… unpredictable but he loves you..” Ify said as I stepped in.

    “…Well, Daniel beat him to it. I naturally likes Mr Law. He’s super rich, he’s a big boy yet humble enough to come looking for you, he doesn’t even care that you’re from the trenches and your background is not close to his  own or people he moves with. Love can be cråzy, but that man loves you. Probably his way of life doesn’t suits your personality but he’s real and doesn’t fåke anything. I wish he’s the one that proposed, although Daniel is great and I have met him twice and he has this peace in his eyes that quiet my spirit but Mr Law is lively and fun, he’s not going to bore you but will make sure you’re always entertained…”

    “Did Mr Law paid you to say all this nice things about him…” I asked Ify jokingly as I took off my shoes, heading to the bathroom for a shower.

    Ify chuckled but I ignored as I entered the bathroom and took a bath

    I wrapped a towel and came out

    “I have been waiting for you to come out so that i can answer your question..”

    “… Mr Law won’t stoop low to do that. As he was even waiting for you while you were gone with Daniel, I was just pitying him. It takes humility and love for such to happen…”

    “Okay, you’re right. I appreciate him waiting but I’m engage to Daniel… everyone will adjust with time. I thought you were sincerely happy for me when you saw the ring…”

    “I was… I’m very happy for you Aka, don’t get me wrong. I’m only stating the obvious fact between the two most important men in your life who truly cares about you…”

    “…do you consider the other room after marriage? I mean the tatata moment between couples…? She began to laugh at her own joke.

    I stared, waiting for her to continue. Interestingly, I wanted to know where she was headed with all this talk.

    “… Daniel doesn’t seem like he’s going to be fun in bedmatic games. And you know how much a woman’s satisfaction is paramount. If your man isn’t satisfying you, then there will be lots of problem in the marriage. It seems like you two haven’t had séx before. You might have shared kisses and all but the main thing haven’t happened…I might be wrong though. Daniel might even be a lion but he doesn’t seem so to me. The bedroom moment will be dāmn boring with such a man…”

    “Alright, I haven’t complained to you yet. Why are you bothering yourself…”. 

    “I’m just been concerned. While Mr Law will be load of fun. He will teach you different bedroom styles and take you to the climate and beyond. his touch alone will turn you on and…”

    “That’s enough, I can see that you’re a big fan of Law..” I interrupted while picking up my phone from my dresser.

    I saw a message from Amara, she said I should try to come over that she wasn’t feeling well.

    I heaved sadly wondering what could be wrong with her

    She haven’t asked me to come over before whenever she’s not well.

    I’m surprised she wants me around all of a sudden.

    Something looks fishy

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  • My Name is AKA – Episode 59

    My Name is AKA – Episode 59

     

     

    MY NAME IS AKA

    My Name is AKA – Episode 59

    Written By Amah’s Heart.

    This was no difference from other days, within this past two months I have attended a wedding and a surprised engagement for somebody close to me.

    Ify was in contact with Leba, and It was through her I knew of her upcoming wedding.

    Leba was getting married

    Who could’ve believed that the ex night worker who introduced me to my first høøkup job where I met Tobe and the first trial was also my last

    Who would believe that Leba was getting married to a pastor.

    A fine young pastor in a one of the big churches

    When Ify told me that Leba left her høøk-up job after gathering Money and renting and apartment, she used the remaining to open a fruit store 

    She started going to church, gave her life to Christ, became a worker and never went back to her old ways.

    Two years later, one of the ministers picked interest in her and how serious she was with the work of God.

    Leba was afraid to go into courtship with him due to her past.

    She opened up on her fears and the young man said he doesn’t care about her past or whatever she has done

    All that matters to him is her present and their future together if she can just let him into her world.

    And that’s how they kicked up.

    Leba was so beautiful in her wedding gown and all I did was to continuesly blink back tears

    I mean look at Leba of all people, if men were to be God she would have been cast into the abyss but grace found her and gave her a new begining

    A beautiful bride with her pastor husband who adores her and loves her truly without judging her with her past.

    It’s a testimony, I just sat there and wondered at the goodness of God.

    I waited until she was a bit free from the crowd coming to congratulate her before approaching.

    She didn’t recognize me at first until Ify reintroduced me.

    She screamed excitedly seeing me 

    She marvelled, saying small me turned out way prettier and big than expected.

    She was in awe as she stared at me not knowing my heart was filled with emotions watching her and looking back to where she was coming from.

    We hugged, took some pictures.

    I made sure I went with a nice gift

    Ify did too. 

    We presented our gifts to her.

    Leba was so happy, she introduced us to fine husband.

    She asked me if there’s any brother somewhere checking all this my full package and beauty out because she also want to attend my wedding soon.

    I didn’t know what to say as I laughed it off and told her “soon by God’s grace..”

    After two weeks, Ify got a surprised engagement from her own man.

    Michael, her boyfriend had called me after work and told me about his plans and asked me to help him perfect his planning.

    Ify wasn’t aware of the plan

    I asked her to follow me to see somebody that Saturday and she didn’t hesitate. 

    Unknown to Ify that she was going to be proposed to.

    We took her unaware and she was shocked to the bone because she never expected it all.

    Her happiness and having a future with Michael means everything to her.

    I was sincerely happy for her.

    We gist that night as she asked me to be her maid of honour

    I felt really honoured and was excited

    Ify looked back into her life, the bad decisions she made that would’ve affected her greatly if not that she made a U-turn to embrace change.

    She talked about Bosco in the village, the married man that she foolishly fell for because of money, through the connection of madam joint.

    She got prégnant and even abørted twice for Bosco.

    Working and sending money to Uche, her city boyfriend before finally decided to leave the village life, madam joint and Bosco behind to come to the city and join Uche.

    It seems like a lovey dovey with Uche at first, believing in his fake promises, and doing all sort of things just to please him.

    Getting prégnant again and wanted to keep the baby, maybe that will make Uche whom she loves so much to marry her but on the second month she sùffered a térrible m!scârriage due to stress and constant quarrel with Uche who was not ready to be a father yet.

    She resigned from her factory job and try to get another, it wasn’t easy securing another job and trying to also secure her relationship with Uche that was falling apart.

    She knew that Uche was cheating but each time she confronted him and he denies it, she was left with no choice than to believe and let peace reign due to he was accomodating her.

    A time came she could no longer pretend or lie to herself.

    She knew there was no good future with Uche and that’s when she started making efforts to break free.

    The fight and quarrels between them was becoming intense and unbearable for her.

    It was difficult at first to move out and move on because of the love she had for him, she couldn’t continue to live in denial and had to pick up her pieces and walk out.

    After she moved on, two weeks later she heard that Uche brought in another girl as his girlfriend

    Ify said she was devastated hearing that and even wanted to go back to confront him but she was too determined to leave the past where it belongs and move on.

    She went to God in repentance and began to confess all her ill deeds.

    Ify added that nobody preached to her, she just felt at that moment God is the only one she got who wouldn’t judge her or throw her out.

    Somebody she can confess everything to without the fear of anything.

    That was the turning point in her life.

    She started calling different people, seeking for job and accomodation because the ex colleague she moved in with gave her just three months to get a place of her own.

    It was the same period that it was laid heavily in my heart to call her

    It’s been about two years and we haven’t spoken.

    I was scrolling through my contact one day and came across her number

    Without wasting time I called to check up and to know how she was doing, it’s been a long while we heard from each other.

    I was just in time for the rescue.

    I newly rented an apartment and moved into a month before the call to Ify 

    We were also in need of a receptionist at work.

    Everything worked out for her good

    I asked her to move in with me, I also secured the receptionist position at my work place.

    I wrote and submitted application on her behalf and told my boss about Ify, who’s more competent than other applicants.

    My boss agreed to take her in.

    I thought Ify everything she needed to know about being a receptionist and now she’s good at her job.

    Recently my boss increased her money from forty to fifty thousand

    She couldn’t believe it, she only had a school certificate which she left in the village.

    It was through my influence she got the job 

    After they increased her salary, she was too excited

    She said some graduate are even collecting her kind of salary yet she has no single certificate but God used me to work it out.

    She had met Michael about a year ago when my boss sent her to a solicitor’s firm.

     Michael, their law firm which consist of three men are an associate to my boss.

    The solicitor firm wasn’t far from our office.

    There Ify met Michael and exchange numbers.

    Things kind of took a good turn from there.

    Michael was a good believer too and didn’t hide the fact that he loves Ify.

    They went on several dates together and not long before Michael decided to take things to another level 

    They will both make a beautiful couple.

    We had a long gist and It was refreshing going over the past and arriving at the present state while hoping for a bright future.

    I know things didn’t worked out too well after I arrived this big city alone and went to live with Ify and Uche her boyfriend.

    I know it wasn’t pleasant at all living with Ify and Uche

    Alot of things unfolded during then

    Ify taking her boyfriend side at all time with any misunderstanding I have with them 

    taking my money, food stuffs and putting up a defensive wall against me.

    I don’t blame her in anyway.

    She was only a girl in love who wants things to turn out well for her boyfriend and her but unfortunately it didn’t.

    I remember how Uche try having intimacy with me whenever Ify was on a night duty, I had to run to Leba for help.

    I slept in Leba’s room while she was out on her høøk-up night business.

    I’m happy that Ify didn’t end up with such a man who do not value her.

    Michael loves and respects her and will make sure she either gets a degree or a good skill.

    Living with Ify for the past one year, we’ve been doing everything like two sisters.

    She understand me and I also understand her better than before.

    She’s fun to live with

    We pray, sing, cook and gist together.

    We attend same church and in the same workers department in church.

    I remembered the day Mr Law invited me out for a special date

    Two months ago, it felt like yesterday when I wore one of my finest gown

    Although the gown was short, it was hanging on my thigh but I know that’s how Mr Law wanted it

    I was out to have a great evening and to please his ego

    Ify had told me that probably Mr Law wanted to propose.

    She was congratulating me in advance and calling me Mrs Law.

    She even said she will be my chief bridesmaid

    I told her to slow down first untill I return.

    I also thought that the same, I assumed he was going to ask me to marry him

     I wanted it to be like surprise and didn’t want to think much on it 

    That very evening was indeed rüined and I had to ângrily walk out on him

    I ignored his call and messages ever since.

    Asking me to move in with him was outrageous.

     But after seeing that I expected something more than such proposal, he decided to patronise me by saying I can still move in as his fiance even though he wasn’t ready to settle down yet but we can live together until he’s fully ready

    That was absurd

    He called me ill printed names just because I decided to fabricate a similar story as his about Larry who doesn’t even exist.

    I was truly hürt

    I cried my eyes out while inside the cab that brought me home

    Ify had asked to see my engagement ring immediately I entered the house and almost shouted at her to leave me alone because I wasn’t in a good mood.

    I try to calm down before telling her that there was no proposal.

    I moved on and put my attention back into my job.

    Just last week, Amara called me that she and Austin were finally getting along

    He even wanted her to teach her how to eat some local dishes 

    Amara couldn’t keep calm and decided to convey the good news.

    Which wasn’t much of a good news to me because she’s yet to make up her mind on what exactly she wants for her life

    Who she truly loves between Uche, who owns a good school and doing better than before and Austin, Mr Law’s younger brother who has a different and strange upbringing

    Mr Law is behaving alike and I don’t fully blame him for the character he exhibits sometimes.

    I felt bâd after that outing with him because I have loved him selflessly and it would have been so nice getting married to the same man that I gave my vïrginity and the only man that have seen my nâkedness.

    I thought that would’ve been so lovely to at least have a future with him

    I remember how I felt during the first time he kíssed me.

    He was a gentle Man who cares for me he stood by and defended during the drama with Tobe and Venus.

    He was really lovely and I fell in love with him even before realising it.

    He took it upon himself to sponsor me in school even without seeing my pants and It was after then our love life blossom and he gave me the kiss I have so much longed for from him.

    He made his intentions known and I couldn’t also keep my feelings.

    And it was one of those nights I decided to seal our relationship with my virginity bløød, thinking it will mean something to him.

    We had several other intimacies together after then, until his behaviour with other lady during his birthday.

     meeting Mr Lambert, his Dad and Amara also in the picture.

    So many drama took place during that period

    Mr Law drove me out after the fight

    His anger was I disrespected him and slapped his Dad.

    Maybe I shouldn’t have but I was ready to do even more just to prevent Amara from making the greatest mistake of her life with the late Lambert.

    I ran back to school and Daniel was there to put me back on track with God.

    Ever since then I have not derailed or slept with any man

    I had so much dream and thought it’s going to be great with Mr Law

    Well, not all dreams comes true.

    Daniel is still a vírgin and he’s a man. He said his body and his vïrginity belong to only his wife

    I admire that about him greatly.

    I sometimes énvy the his woman

    Such a strong stand he took over his life and body makes me look back on my life.

    I began to wish I was still keeping my body for my husband but I freely gave it all out to Law in the heat of the pleasurable moment.

    How lucky whoever Daniel will get married to is.

    She’s practically the luckiest woman to have such a lovely soul. 

    A man like Daniel is hard to find.

    I have had dreams twice about him in the past

    Maybe because I was thinking about him that period

    That could have triggered such dream.

    In the dream, we were traveling together, don’t know where exactly but I was very happy sitting beside him as we journeyed on

    The second was a picnic outing

    We went out on a picnic and sat together in this fancy, beautiful wrapper filled with fruits, food and drink 

    It was a fun filled

    I was smile awake during the second dream.

    He had said something funny in the dream that made me laugh out and i didn’t know I was even laughing in real life until Amara tapped me awake and asked me which man tickles my armpit in the dream that’s making me laugh in my sleep 

    I chuckled aloud with the way Amara said it but didn’t tell her anything about my dream.

    I tried to think less of Daniel

    I Chanel my mind on other things.

    But I can’t stop enving whoever Daniel’s wife will be.

    She will be treated like a queen.

    Their home will be super fun, blessed and filled with godliness.

    Daniel said he will be coming back in three months time and the third month is almost over yet no words from him.

    He haven’t called or message me either.

    I sent messages twice to check up last month and he replied and said he was alright.

    He didn’t mention anything about coming back again and I didn’t ask

    I never messaged him again after that.

    I moved on like I was supposed to

    Maybe I’m not very lucky with men and that’s okay.

    Whatever pleases God is also alright by me

    His time remains the best

    Let me celebrate and cheer others on while waiting for whoever God is preparing for me.

    After three months came and went, on the first week in the fourth month, Daniel called to inform me that he was back into the country.

    He arrived yesterday night and his Dad came to pick him from the airport.

    We talked so well and he informed me that his parents anniversary was next week

    He will be coming to pick me by Saturday

    But first, he will like to take me out the following day after work so that we can chill out and catch up.

    I was excited that he was in the country already.

    Catching up tomorrow, I know there will be alot to talk about

    At least I will get my worried mind free from all that has burdened me because I know a meeting with Daniel always does wonder.

    Not just now, even back in school days and I’m looking forward to it.

    I don’t have any expectations.

    He may even be in a relationship or even planning his wedding.

    That’s why my mind is zeroed from all emotional feeling.

    Like I said before, I will continue cheering for others until it gets to my turn.

    One thing I’m certain is that God will not leave me on a cross road.

    He will work it out for me at his own pace and time.

    Until then, I will patiently wait.

    (Do not take credit or Plagiarize AMAH’S HEART stories)

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  • My Name is AKA – Episode 58

    My Name is AKA – Episode 58

     

     

    MY NAME IS AKA

    My Name is AKA – Episode 58

    Written By Amah’s Heart.

    “Will you…”

    There was a phone call interrupting the moment.

    He asked me to excused him for a minute 

    He needed to take the call

    I sat impatiently waiting for him with a big smile.

    Could it be that Mr Law was about to ask me to marry him? That’s the area my mind was going.

    I couldn’t think of something else

    I love him so dearly, anytime I think I have moved past the love I have for him  and he shows up, the feeling will be renewed afresh.

    I don’t know why I feel so attracted to him and now that he’s about to ask me to marry him, I really don’t know what my answer will be.

    Probably I will ask him to give me time to think it through and I will pray about

    I just hope the thought of becoming Mr Law’s wife which is super exciting, I hope it won’t cloud up my sense of reasoning.

    He was talking with somebody, due to the way he switched into his Londoner accent I knew he must be talking to somebody over there.

    I wasn’t paying attention to him until he said ” I do June…I really do. I love you too babe..”

    My jaw dropped and my big expectant smile turned into a straight face.

    After the call, he face me again

    “Okay, sorry about that. An important friend of mine from England. I haven’t spoken to her for some days now…”

    “… so where did we stop? Oh, yeah I was about asking you something important…”

    He flashed me a smile

    I could’ve smile too but I didn’t feel like it

    Not after hearing him tell another woman that he loves her

    “Are you alright… can we proceed or is there something wrong?

    “You said you love your England friend..”

    “Oh, that shouldn’t bother you. She’s faraway in London and I’m here with you and beside we’re just cool friends. Saying I love her doesn’t mean or count much like people over here takes it… Nigerian takes it pretty serious…”

    He’s probably right and I shouldn’t take everything he says to other ladies serious.

    He lived outside here all his life, maybe that’s how things works over there

    Anyway he should go back to his proposal which is the most important thing at the moment.

    Although he’s yet to bring out a ring to make it official.

    Maybe I’m running too fast with this whole thing

    Let him just do his thing. Even there’s no ring now, I know he will get one ready in no time.

    I waited as the smile returned back to my Face.

    He continued talking.

    I wish he can talk less and get to the action part.

    “… Aka..sincerely, haven’t been with anyone woman for the past four months. I met this friend of mine back in UK and we hooked up and things got really nice along the line but she wanted me to stay back in UK with her which I don’t want to. We were together for over five months but because I refused to stay back, that bridged our relationship..”

    “… she even claimed that she was pregnant just to pin me down so that I can stay back in UK with her. I try to explain to her why it was important for me to go..I also got business in Nigeria and I have plans of taking my brother out of that country which almost corrupted his mind. Well, I know Austin was too young to be left alone, but I was hoping he will turn out great and not be influenced by ill mannered kids into drügs. I was wrong..”

    “… June is her name and she said if I leave she will abørt the baby. I told her I was going to stay untill she gives birth, I knew she was lying about the prëgnåncy but I played along. I wanted to drive her to the hospital so that we can know when she will be due for delivery but she end up saying she wasn’t pregnant, she only wanted to make me stay but since my mind was made up then she can’t be with me. She felt hürt, I was too but man gat to do what man gat to do…”

    I listened with keen interest as he speaks. My heart even skipped when he mentioned that the lady was pregnant for him.

    I relaxed back after I realized she was pranking him 

    I don’t know if he usually consider my own feelings before saying certain things.

    He said it like it doesn’t supposed to matter to me

    Like some ordinary stories.

    It’s a good thing that’ he was blunt and do not hide anything, he says it as it is but I wish he will consider a lot of things before speaking sometimes

    “… four months, almost five I haven’t touched another woman. June was the only lady I had intimacies with, no other woman. Now that I’m back, I’m hoping you and I can get more serious..”

    I nodded quietly.

    I felt disappointed

    What of the marriage proposal

    I guess he has forgotten it all because of his June.

    “…tell me the truth, how many men have you been with for the past one year that I was gone. It does not really matter how many body count you have, but for discussion sake…I still want to know..”

    I cleared my throat loudly before speaking 

    “Oh well, just one. His name is Larry, we met in church and a short relationship kicks off. He was sweet and nice and made me feel like a real woman, he was good in bed and..

    “Stopp…stop talking…”

    I pretend like I didn’t see his angry countenance or hear his hush words for me to stop

    ” Larry was so sweet and I enjoy his…”

    “Shüt it Aka…shut the fvvck up…” damnit..” he hit his first on the table.

    “What’s the problem Mr Law..”

    “You wanna know what the dāmn problem is? Going about cheaply like a h@rlot and having séx with lorry or whatever his name is, that’s normal to you right? Do you actually consider my feelings in all this? I thought you’re the church girl and you said you also met your lorry in church too? So two church people are going about sleeping together while deceiving everyone. while he was busy screwing you, your God wasn’t watching right? Because there’s a time I try touching you and you told me how God frowns at sin and God is always watching, so was he asleep while you were with your lorry? 

    “…I expected better from you and thought you won’t hürt my feelings this way. I was only gone for a year Aka, just a year and you can’t even hold yourself until I return back. That’s why I asked you to sleep over after I returned and you declined because lorry has been satisfying you right…”

    “Okay.. enough already. I think you’ve said enough..” I said to him while trying so hard not to get angry. I was irritated as he barked at me like a child.

    “No..I was just getting started. You should be åshamed of yourself and be very sorry for what you did. We were supposed to be in a relationship or what is this thing we’re doing again called because I’m over it. I håte it when women cheat, you try to compete with a man. You just succeeded in ruining my evening Aka, I will like to go home now…”

    “Wow, this is very rich coming from a guy that said saying “I love you” to another girl whom you had intimacy with was just a harmless greeting and I don’t have any reason to be angry. Also, you said my body count shouldn’t matter right. If you want to leave then please be on your way already..” I retorted back ângrily. 

    He should just go, I was not even interested in whatever proposal he initially had for me.

    He chuckled ângrily.

    My words must have hit him hard.

    He looked at me and said 

    “I told you I had something special I wanted to say to you right? a very special request which I even intended asking before my dad’s dëäth struck..”

    I stared back at him, waiting for him to continue

    “… I was going to ask you to move in with me after graduation. To move out of your school lodge and come live in my house as my woman. I wanted you to be very close to me, taking things serious and having you any time I need you. I will offcourse pay you, so you don’t necessarily have to work except you want to learn some professional course. I just wanted to have you close as my woman but my dad’s departure took me off balance and I couldn’t say it anymore…”

    “.. Which means you would have go seeing other men, sleeping with them while I was away and while still living under my roof. Maybe it’s a good thing I never asked because I wouldn’t have been able to bear the hürt…”

    I sighed heavily, disappointed and more ângry this time

    I thought it was all a marriage proposal.

    So moving in with him was the so called special request?

    “Mr Law, listen…maybe you actually haven’t understood the kind of woman I have become. first of all there is no way I would’ve accepted the offer of moving into your house and warming your bed anytime you need me. Second, I belong to no Man, you don’t owe me Mr Law and I can do whatever I want just like you can as well because I don’t owe you either…”

    “… Thirdly, there’s no Larry…I made up the story to get your reaction. It’s  obvious that you can’t take this same bitter pill you gave out freely…”

    “You mean you didn’t sleep with him or any man..? Why will you lie… what’s that for…? He barked ângrily

    “Well, because you talked about your girlfriend June like it doesn’t supposed to matter to me. You even said she wanted to pin you down with pregnancy and you were willing to wait until she gives birth only that you knew that she was lying. You say all this without filtering words or also considering I might feel bâd. Nothing matters untill I decided to make up a story and tell you about Larry who never existed and here you’re reacting, calling me names and acting like I owe you an explanation..”

    He heaved sadly 

    “It sounded so real, I.. I’m sorry that you felt bâd about June story. I didn’t want to hide anything from you, I don’t even know how to filter stories but I will try for your sake. Also, I apologize for calling you ill names, I was really mad.. you made me so ângry with your made up Larry story…”

    “I will like to go home now, my evening is ruined…” I said using his exact words.

    “I said I’m sorry Aka. I love you..I really do love you babe. seeing you again, I..I can’t explain it but it brought me back to live. I want to be with you every minute of the day. Come spend the weekend with me…I will make it up to you…”

    “Spending Weeknd with you, does that exclude intimacy?

    “C’mon Aka, stop acting like a kid. You used to enjoy my touch and the way I made love to you, you gave me your v1rginity remember, I cherished that about you and we couldn’t get enough of each other during then. You love me Aka and wanted to always be with me. All of a sudden you change and no longer allow my touch or even my kíss. I have been with so many women but none made me feel the way you made me feel. I want you to fully be mine. move in with me… please..”

    “As what..? I mean I can’t possibly move in as your girlfriend or whatever because God frowns at sin…”

    “What do you want to move in as? My fiancé or wife…? Although I’m not ready for that but it can be arranged…”

    “Arranged… how do you mean..? I asked trying to understand his statement.

    “We can get married but you will have to give me little time to sort out things, I’m not fully ready to settle down yet but you will be living with me as my wife to be until the time is right. I’m going to get you an engagement ring to show you that I’m serious..”

    I looked on, speechless. 

    What sort of proposal is this.

    I was seriously speechless right now.

    (Do not take credit or Plagiarize AMAH’S HEART stories)

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  • My Name is AKA – Episode 50

    My Name is AKA – Episode 50

     

     

    MY NAME IS AKA

    My Name is AKA – Episode 50

    Written By Amah’s Heart.

    It’s on a weekend, I needed to finish my laundry before going to read or watch some movie.

    I suppose to go for our usual study at the cafeteria with Daniel but he called and said he was out on visitation with his Mom.

    I was done cleaning the house and cooked something for the weekend before starting the laundry.

    I was spreading my washed cloths when I heard a knock.

    Eniola walked in after I opened the gate 

    “How’re you iyawo Eni..? He called me exactly what his Mom usually refers to me

    He chuckled aloud after seeing the smirk on my face.

    I smile before telling him that his sister was in my apartment, I will go inform her that he’s around.

    She was ironing two cloths, one for me and the other for herself.

    We will be wearing to church tomorrow.

    “I’m actually here to see you mainly, I will see Dami later..”

    He began telling me what i already know.

    He wanted to take me out on a date next week Saturday and I will have to pick any place of my choice

    He will take me out on a shopping after service tomorrow, Dami will come along if I’m not comfortable with him

    He wanted me to pick a dinner gown

    He went on and on. He was good looking and just like Daniel, he was also funny.

     And at the end of his talk, I told him I have somebody already and would have consider him but it’s already late.

    He nodded quietly and said he still has faith and will keep hoping.

    Talking about Eniola, I remember how we first met 

    There are four apartment in my compound

    Four ladies used to occupy them which I’m among.

    One lady left last year after she graduated, her apartment became empty.

    No one rented until last month when a young guy came to rent it but the landlady said it’s only for female, she do not accept male occupants who may become a threat to the other female occupants.

    The young man said the apartment was for his baby sister who just got admission into the school.

    The landlady accepted and the girl moved in 

     she’s beautiful and has Amara’s exact stature.

    She’s sixteen but very intelligent for her age.

    She usually come to my apartment whenever she’s less busy, especially during weekends when I’m free

    I have been teaching her some of the things I know, putting her through with the word of God.

    Her name is Dami and her brother’s name is Eniola.

    I have met her mother about three times, she brought foodstuffs for Dami.

    Eniola was always in her company 

    I like Dami, she was always telling me so much about her brother liking me

    She said Eniola her brother who’s in his final year never stops talking about me, even their entire family already knows who’s Aka even without them meeting me physically.

    Dami said she usually tell them how caring I was

    I’m like the big sister she never had.

    Dami said Eniola only talks about how beautiful I was and wanted Dami to stylishly ask me if I have a boyfriend.

    She was cheerful and laughing all through as she asked.

    I couldn’t help but laugh.

    She reminds me of Amara. 

    I miss my sister but I have handed over to God, wherever she is I know God will watch over her

    Lambert will never get away with his s!ns.

    That’s exactly what Daniel said, he said judgement will certainly meet Lambert, he will never get away if he refuses to repent that’s if it haven’t happened already.

    Daniel said I should quit worrying about Amara, she’s safe and out of Lambert reach.

    I know he’s trying to make me feel better but he won’t understand that I can’t help but worry.

    I left vengeance for God.

    I told Dami that Jesus is my heavenly boyfriend and Daniel is my earthly Boyfriend.

    I explained it all to her and why I wasn’t interested in the worldly boyfriend anymore, I have been there and I gained nothing but hürt.

    She told me if I like the brother, Eniola who likes me so much I told her we can only be ordinary friends and nothing more.

    Eniola is a final year law student, their Mom is a cook, more like a chef but into local dishes

     She owns a big restaurant and their father is a network engineer.

    They’re four and Eniola is the third born while Dami is the fourth.

    Three boys and just one girl.

    Their Mom usually bring different meal for Dami whom they’re very protective off.

     On her last visit she brought mine along with her daughter’s own.

    She also gave me a food flask and wrapper ass gift.

    It was from her and tasted amala and efo riro soup for the first time 

    Very delicious with assorted meat.

    She said when next she’s coming, she will bring ewedu and amala for me.

    I’m eager to try it.

    Dami said I will love it

    She calls me “iyawo Eni..”

    I love the name and the unique way she usually calls me and i didn’t even bother to know the meaning.

    It was Dami I later asked the meaning and she said it means “wife.

    I laughed so much wondering why her Mom will pick such name for me.

    I flow with it and kept taking care of Dami like she was my sister.

    This was how I met Dami who became my sister and friend from another mother.

    On the Sunday, after we’re back from service, I decided to warm up lunch, I heard a knock.

    I thought it was Daniel, and went to open the door with all smile

    But shøck greeted me at the door.

    “Aka..” he said it more like an exclamation

    “Hello Mr Law…” I greeted calmly with shock written all over me

    “Can I come in..? He asked still looking at me.

    I hesitated before leaving the road for him to walk past me.

    He looked around before sitting in one of my reading table chairs

    I stood, hand akimbo

    “How’re you doing? He said calmly

    “Good! I replied dryly

    He nodded and bent his head before looking up at me

    “Your house…it looks well arranged and perfectly in order. You’ve always been a very articulated and good decor.”

    I didn’t reply immediately.

    “I wasn’t expecting you Mr Law, it’s been about five months since you kicked me out of your house..”

    “I know, that’s why I’m here..”

    “… you’re still mad at me..I guess. You really pushed me to the walls Aka, you…I wasn’t expecting all what you acted or said that day, I can’t even remember all but I sure do remember you daring me and saying I’m just like my father who goes about sleeping with young women…”

    “I wasn’t far from the truth Mr Law..” I replied and he swallowed hard, he seems like I just stabbed him

    “… your father caused a great havoc in my life after he try taking advantage of me and I refused. He’s the reason I was returned to the village and I never knew he was your father until the day of your birthday. God knows I would have avoided you like plâgue and with everything you got to offer if I had known. I know it may not be easy out there without a helper but I know with God’s help I would have be somewhere at least. It may not be to this big level but I will definitely survived…”

    “So meeting me was a cùrse…? He finally asked.

    “No Mr Law, it’s not a cùrse rather it’s a blessing. I really appreciate you and will never stop appreciating you for taking me in, giving me a good job and caring for me like you did…God has purpose for everything and his ways are higher than ours…”

    “Did I ever take advantage of your innocence during those times or requested you pay with your body…?

    “You never did sir..” I replied calmly.

    “So why are you so mâd at me, why do you have to make such an expensive utterance, saying I behave exactly like my father…birds of same feather. You disrespected me so much Aka and I was húrting for a long time even after you’re gone. I began to question myself, maybe I let down my guard by falling in love with you…”

    We both became quiet

    “What of my sister, what did your father did with her. What became of her..or he’s still draining off her young bløød with his lies. I have nightmares sometimes knowing that my sister is with your father. What he couldn’t succeed doing with me, he’s doing it to Amara. I just wanted to take her away but you pushed me off like a críminal. I…I can’t stop blaming myself for bringing my sister to this city and to your house…”

    “… you can do anything with me, I wouldn’t care but definitely not with my sister. all I wanted was to protect her from men like your Dad…”

    “Your sister is safe with me Aka. she was determined to follow my Dad but I cautioned her, I refused my Dad taking her and we had a serious verbal fíght. The following day he ângrily left my house, exactly around 11am, I was called from the hospital that he had an accident. I thought it was just a minor injury until I got to the hospital.m”

    “… Aka, all your anger will melt away at the sight of my father in that hospital bed. He had lost so much bløód and I was told later he fractured his spinal cord, I thought it’s something a physio therapist can quickly fix but it’s far beyond that..”

    “… My Dad is pâralyzed from his waist below. Some organs in his system aren’t functioning well. Is been a terrible months, I haven’t I had time to do anything. The doctor said after six months he will be on a wheel chair so that he can go outside for some sunlight and fresh air, right now he’s bedridden. I have put everything in place and the whole bills is choking, well.. the good thing is that he got some money which I’m equally channelling into the hospital bills…”

    ” oh Jesus! I’m sorry Mr Law. I know I’m ângry… very ângry over everything that unfolded between your father and i but I never wish him to go through such pâin. I can’t even imagine the great Lambert himself living the rest of his life on a wheelchair and going in and out of the hospital for continues check up..”

    “… Mr Law, so you mean my sister is working for you all this months? Your father didn’t touch her…”

    “Yes, she’s safe, I can assure you. I will go to any level to protect her because of you. I wouldn’t allow any harm come to her…”

    “…I believed everything you said that day about my Dad because I know my father like the back of my hand…”

    “…I told him during our fight that the reason my Mom left him was because of his wømanising nature which he supposed to have dropped off but now he’s not only after big ladies but also small girls. I told him he was Indeed shameless and I håte the fact that he was my father. My mother left him, relocated to USA while we’re still young, got married to another man. My Dad comes visiting us in the UK once in a while but I have never fully forgiven the fact that he was the reason our family became divided…”

    “… Don’t get me wrong, I love my Dad and still do but I despise his lifestyle Aka. I’m not anything like him and hate to be compared to my Dad. I may not be perfect with the way I handle things but that’s who I am…”

    “… I have every right to change women as I please but that’s not my line. I dated Yvonne before she went back to her ex. Sincerely I don’t fancy Emily but she’s one girl that won’t give up no matter how  ângry I get, no matter how i bark at her. I might have reacted in a way you don’t like that day, but I was out to have fun and only wish you have joined but I didn’t want to force you beyond your will..”

    He heaved and became silent.

    “… i love you you Aka, know that right?

    I nodded quietly before going to hug him like I used to do.

    He held me tight, whispering how much he has missed me

    He pulled my chin up and we uses eternity to just stare at each other.

    He tries to kíss me but a knock on the door interrupted the moment.

    My instinct tells me it might be Daniel who said he will be coming over after service to take me out for a movie.

    (Do not take credit or Plagiarize AMAH’S HEART stories)

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  • My Name is AKA – Episode 50

    My Name is AKA – Episode 50

     

     

    MY NAME IS AKA

    My Name is AKA – Episode 50

    Written By Amah’s Heart.

    It’s on a weekend, I needed to finish my laundry before going to read or watch some movie.

    I suppose to go for our usual study at the cafeteria with Daniel but he called and said he was out on visitation with his Mom.

    I was done cleaning the house and cooked something for the weekend before starting the laundry.

    I was spreading my washed cloths when I heard a knock.

    Eniola walked in after I opened the gate 

    “How’re you iyawo Eni..? He called me exactly what his Mom usually refers to me

    He chuckled aloud after seeing the smirk on my face.

    I smile before telling him that his sister was in my apartment, I will go inform her that he’s around.

    She was ironing two cloths, one for me and the other for herself.

    We will be wearing to church tomorrow.

    “I’m actually here to see you mainly, I will see Dami later..”

    He began telling me what i already know.

    He wanted to take me out on a date next week Saturday and I will have to pick any place of my choice

    He will take me out on a shopping after service tomorrow, Dami will come along if I’m not comfortable with him

    He wanted me to pick a dinner gown

    He went on and on. He was good looking and just like Daniel, he was also funny.

     And at the end of his talk, I told him I have somebody already and would have consider him but it’s already late.

    He nodded quietly and said he still has faith and will keep hoping.

    Talking about Eniola, I remember how we first met 

    There are four apartment in my compound

    Four ladies used to occupy them which I’m among.

    One lady left last year after she graduated, her apartment became empty.

    No one rented until last month when a young guy came to rent it but the landlady said it’s only for female, she do not accept male occupants who may become a threat to the other female occupants.

    The young man said the apartment was for his baby sister who just got admission into the school.

    The landlady accepted and the girl moved in 

     she’s beautiful and has Amara’s exact stature.

    She’s sixteen but very intelligent for her age.

    She usually come to my apartment whenever she’s less busy, especially during weekends when I’m free

    I have been teaching her some of the things I know, putting her through with the word of God.

    Her name is Dami and her brother’s name is Eniola.

    I have met her mother about three times, she brought foodstuffs for Dami.

    Eniola was always in her company 

    I like Dami, she was always telling me so much about her brother liking me

    She said Eniola her brother who’s in his final year never stops talking about me, even their entire family already knows who’s Aka even without them meeting me physically.

    Dami said she usually tell them how caring I was

    I’m like the big sister she never had.

    Dami said Eniola only talks about how beautiful I was and wanted Dami to stylishly ask me if I have a boyfriend.

    She was cheerful and laughing all through as she asked.

    I couldn’t help but laugh.

    She reminds me of Amara. 

    I miss my sister but I have handed over to God, wherever she is I know God will watch over her

    Lambert will never get away with his s!ns.

    That’s exactly what Daniel said, he said judgement will certainly meet Lambert, he will never get away if he refuses to repent that’s if it haven’t happened already.

    Daniel said I should quit worrying about Amara, she’s safe and out of Lambert reach.

    I know he’s trying to make me feel better but he won’t understand that I can’t help but worry.

    I left vengeance for God.

    I told Dami that Jesus is my heavenly boyfriend and Daniel is my earthly Boyfriend.

    I explained it all to her and why I wasn’t interested in the worldly boyfriend anymore, I have been there and I gained nothing but hürt.

    She told me if I like the brother, Eniola who likes me so much I told her we can only be ordinary friends and nothing more.

    Eniola is a final year law student, their Mom is a cook, more like a chef but into local dishes

     She owns a big restaurant and their father is a network engineer.

    They’re four and Eniola is the third born while Dami is the fourth.

    Three boys and just one girl.

    Their Mom usually bring different meal for Dami whom they’re very protective off.

     On her last visit she brought mine along with her daughter’s own.

    She also gave me a food flask and wrapper ass gift.

    It was from her and tasted amala and efo riro soup for the first time 

    Very delicious with assorted meat.

    She said when next she’s coming, she will bring ewedu and amala for me.

    I’m eager to try it.

    Dami said I will love it

    She calls me “iyawo Eni..”

    I love the name and the unique way she usually calls me and i didn’t even bother to know the meaning.

    It was Dami I later asked the meaning and she said it means “wife.

    I laughed so much wondering why her Mom will pick such name for me.

    I flow with it and kept taking care of Dami like she was my sister.

    This was how I met Dami who became my sister and friend from another mother.

    On the Sunday, after we’re back from service, I decided to warm up lunch, I heard a knock.

    I thought it was Daniel, and went to open the door with all smile

    But shøck greeted me at the door.

    “Aka..” he said it more like an exclamation

    “Hello Mr Law…” I greeted calmly with shock written all over me

    “Can I come in..? He asked still looking at me.

    I hesitated before leaving the road for him to walk past me.

    He looked around before sitting in one of my reading table chairs

    I stood, hand akimbo

    “How’re you doing? He said calmly

    “Good! I replied dryly

    He nodded and bent his head before looking up at me

    “Your house…it looks well arranged and perfectly in order. You’ve always been a very articulated and good decor.”

    I didn’t reply immediately.

    “I wasn’t expecting you Mr Law, it’s been about five months since you kicked me out of your house..”

    “I know, that’s why I’m here..”

    “… you’re still mad at me..I guess. You really pushed me to the walls Aka, you…I wasn’t expecting all what you acted or said that day, I can’t even remember all but I sure do remember you daring me and saying I’m just like my father who goes about sleeping with young women…”

    “I wasn’t far from the truth Mr Law..” I replied and he swallowed hard, he seems like I just stabbed him

    “… your father caused a great havoc in my life after he try taking advantage of me and I refused. He’s the reason I was returned to the village and I never knew he was your father until the day of your birthday. God knows I would have avoided you like plâgue and with everything you got to offer if I had known. I know it may not be easy out there without a helper but I know with God’s help I would have be somewhere at least. It may not be to this big level but I will definitely survived…”

    “So meeting me was a cùrse…? He finally asked.

    “No Mr Law, it’s not a cùrse rather it’s a blessing. I really appreciate you and will never stop appreciating you for taking me in, giving me a good job and caring for me like you did…God has purpose for everything and his ways are higher than ours…”

    “Did I ever take advantage of your innocence during those times or requested you pay with your body…?

    “You never did sir..” I replied calmly.

    “So why are you so mâd at me, why do you have to make such an expensive utterance, saying I behave exactly like my father…birds of same feather. You disrespected me so much Aka and I was húrting for a long time even after you’re gone. I began to question myself, maybe I let down my guard by falling in love with you…”

    We both became quiet

    “What of my sister, what did your father did with her. What became of her..or he’s still draining off her young bløød with his lies. I have nightmares sometimes knowing that my sister is with your father. What he couldn’t succeed doing with me, he’s doing it to Amara. I just wanted to take her away but you pushed me off like a críminal. I…I can’t stop blaming myself for bringing my sister to this city and to your house…”

    “… you can do anything with me, I wouldn’t care but definitely not with my sister. all I wanted was to protect her from men like your Dad…”

    “Your sister is safe with me Aka. she was determined to follow my Dad but I cautioned her, I refused my Dad taking her and we had a serious verbal fíght. The following day he ângrily left my house, exactly around 11am, I was called from the hospital that he had an accident. I thought it was just a minor injury until I got to the hospital.m”

    “… Aka, all your anger will melt away at the sight of my father in that hospital bed. He had lost so much bløód and I was told later he fractured his spinal cord, I thought it’s something a physio therapist can quickly fix but it’s far beyond that..”

    “… My Dad is pâralyzed from his waist below. Some organs in his system aren’t functioning well. Is been a terrible months, I haven’t I had time to do anything. The doctor said after six months he will be on a wheel chair so that he can go outside for some sunlight and fresh air, right now he’s bedridden. I have put everything in place and the whole bills is choking, well.. the good thing is that he got some money which I’m equally channelling into the hospital bills…”

    ” oh Jesus! I’m sorry Mr Law. I know I’m ângry… very ângry over everything that unfolded between your father and i but I never wish him to go through such pâin. I can’t even imagine the great Lambert himself living the rest of his life on a wheelchair and going in and out of the hospital for continues check up..”

    “… Mr Law, so you mean my sister is working for you all this months? Your father didn’t touch her…”

    “Yes, she’s safe, I can assure you. I will go to any level to protect her because of you. I wouldn’t allow any harm come to her…”

    “…I believed everything you said that day about my Dad because I know my father like the back of my hand…”

    “…I told him during our fight that the reason my Mom left him was because of his wømanising nature which he supposed to have dropped off but now he’s not only after big ladies but also small girls. I told him he was Indeed shameless and I håte the fact that he was my father. My mother left him, relocated to USA while we’re still young, got married to another man. My Dad comes visiting us in the UK once in a while but I have never fully forgiven the fact that he was the reason our family became divided…”

    “… Don’t get me wrong, I love my Dad and still do but I despise his lifestyle Aka. I’m not anything like him and hate to be compared to my Dad. I may not be perfect with the way I handle things but that’s who I am…”

    “… I have every right to change women as I please but that’s not my line. I dated Yvonne before she went back to her ex. Sincerely I don’t fancy Emily but she’s one girl that won’t give up no matter how  ângry I get, no matter how i bark at her. I might have reacted in a way you don’t like that day, but I was out to have fun and only wish you have joined but I didn’t want to force you beyond your will..”

    He heaved and became silent.

    “… i love you you Aka, know that right?

    I nodded quietly before going to hug him like I used to do.

    He held me tight, whispering how much he has missed me

    He pulled my chin up and we uses eternity to just stare at each other.

    He tries to kíss me but a knock on the door interrupted the moment.

    My instinct tells me it might be Daniel who said he will be coming over after service to take me out for a movie.

    (Do not take credit or Plagiarize AMAH’S HEART stories)

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  • My Name is AKA – Episode 49

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    MY NAME IS AKA

    My Name is AKA – Episode 49

    Written By Amah’s Heart.

    I left my lecture hall and proceeded to take a bike home.

    Tifo and Mimi asked if I was okay because I was quiet all through the week.

    This was the second week of school resumption yet I can’t seem to get over all that’s being going in my life 

    “Alot is going on with me and I don’t wish to talk about it..” I replied quietly.

    They asked if it was over a man, they wanted to know if I was súffering from break up fever and I to told them is far more than they can imagine.

    Tifo asked of Daniel, she wanted to know if we’re still close like we should to be.

    I dismissed her inquisitiveness by telling her that we’re cool.

    We later departed to our different home directions

    I heard someone calling my name, when I turned it was Daniel.

    I waited by the side of the road.

    “Hey..Aka, are you alright..”

    “Yea.. I’m fine..”

    “But you don’t look fine. I saw you last week and asked you how your holiday went and you heaved and said you will rather not talk about it. Are you ready to talk now..”

    “I don’t know Daniel. I have a whole lot going on and really don’t know what to do..”

    “You can talk to me Aka. I told you even if we didn’t end up together, you made your choice and I respect it all. I respect you and I respect your choice and will never stop caring about you. I can’t avoid you because you choose another over me…”

    “… can we go sit somewhere and talk… please..”

    I nodded as he took my hand into his and led me to a cool cafeteria

    He asked what I will love to take but I assured him that I’m totally fine.

    I don’t even have appetite for anything, it was already 4pm and I haven’t eaten anything since morning 

    Daniel ordered for snacks and drinks for two.

    “I remember how helpless you felt when you had that lecturer’s trouble? You were crying under the tree, thinking God has forgotten you not knowing God had answered but your faithlessness was delaying your miracle from getting to you, it was in that hopeless situation that we met and what seems like a mountain was leveled to nothing..”

    “Yea, I remember..” I said with a smile.

    “It’s there anything dífficult for God to do..? None that I have heard or seen..”

    “… God is not a man that he should lie, he’s not a man that fail in his words, he’s not a man that disappoint and will never be a man that uses your past síns to hurt you….”

    “… he’s a loving father and all he wants is for you to trust him. How much do you trust God Aka?

    I remained quiet because I haven’t really been doing that.

    “…do you trust him only when the going is good and everything is in your favour? You question and distance yourself from God whenever things aren’t going the way you want..is that how you trust and serve him? If you have a child who only recognises you as her Mom only when she gets her needs met and when you don’t get some of her request done, she goes into rivalry, insùlting and distancing herself from you, calling you a w!cked woman..how will you feel..?

    “I will definitely feel bâd and disappointed..” I replied.

    “Exactly, although we disappoint God many times but he remained a loving father, he’s arms is open always, ready to welcome us anytime we realize our fault and decide to return back…”

    “… God is our heavenly father. He’s not like our earthly father, the Bible said if you ask your earthly father for a bread does he gives you a stone instead? if  you ask for fish do you get a sérpent? No, it’s not possible but even if it was possible and we get disappointed by our earthly parents, God is not like them and will never do that to his children..”

    “My sister is somewhere, I don’t know and no day passed without thinking about her. I have prayed to God not to punish me this way. I just want Amara to be safe…”

    “What happened to her? Was she kidnåpped?

    “Not really, she actually made a grâvy choice. I brought her to the city so that she may get a better life, I even enrolled her in a fashion school and she also attend a short time learning. I paid for all this expenses from my savings and thought all is well. I invited her to my boss birthday but when my boss father who’s not only a wømåniser but he targets at young naïve girls, he once try to r@pe me in the past but God saved me from him. My sister fell for his tricks, lies and even insulted me because I try to save her from Lambert. She said horrible things to me and reminded me of the hurtful encounter I had with my parents in the past. I was angry and slapped her and they whiskey me away like cr!minal. Is almost two months and I haven’t heard anything from her..”

    I wiped out a tear drop

    “How about your boss, he likes you right? What’s his stand ? What did he say concerning his Dad..?

    “He…he did nothing. Truthfully, we were in a kind of relationship. I thought he truly loves me and cares about me. He was the first man that showed me love without demanding for anything. I fell over hill in love with him Daniel. I’m sorry but I don’t want to hide anything from you..”

    “Is alright Aka, continue please..”

    “I don’t know what exactly is the problem, he used to truly love me and never hides it. He is very temperamental, he gets angry real quick and can be very jealous too. I did everything possible to avoid triggering his bad side but he húrts me and acts like is nothing. He goes about having fling with another girl, she was around during his birthday, she was literally all over him and when I complained he said I was bringing negative energy on his day. The girl even slept over in his room that night and he acts like I don’t have the right to complain over how he choose to live or act around his female friends. He asked his security to kick me out during altercation with my sister and his father…”

    “…I called Nneka, my senior colleague to know about Amara but Nneka told me she dropped her resignation the following day after I left. She’s out to start a new life with her man and planning towards her wedding too. Sylvester is the second person I could have called but his number is not reachable. Nneka said his phone fell inside water and spoil and he’s planning on getting another. The two new girls that was employed, I don’t have their contact. Amara has a phone, I gave her a small phone but her number has been off ever since, she even left the small phone charger in my school lodge.  I’m worried sick about her… Daniel, that’s what I’m facing right now and there’s no one to help me out of my misery…”

    “Well, except God. I feel in my spirit that your sister will be alright. Focus on your race and leave her to run hers. She will learn the lesson and become wiser. Life is a great teacher.. you know right? If one fail to learn from people’s experiences then life will dealt them a heavy blow that they will have no choice than to learn in a hard way. You did your best to warn her but you were fighting it carnally. Take it to God in prayer and that burden will be lifted off…”

    “I have prayed and presented it all to God but nothing is comforting. Maybe God distanced himself from me…I haven’t really been the daughter he should be proud of..”

    Daniel heaved and became silent

    “Sorry for this question I’m about to ask, but have you and your boss…

    “…I mean did you have any intimacy with your boss? Did you engaged in any primarital s3x..? Daniel asked quietly.

    I became silent

    “You don’t need to answer if you don’t want to Aka. my apologies for asking..”

    “…did you inform your parents about your sister..?

    “,I told Mama Zaram, she’s the only woman that acts like a mother to me. Mama Zaram said I should let Amara be, she asked me to take care of my own self, focus and never forget God. That I shouldn’t let Amara’s situation bother me because my sister knows exactly what she’s doing and have made her choice. Despite I want to find comfort in that, I just can’t. I brought her to this city, she’s my blood sister and I was supposed to protect her from prédators like Mr Lambert but I failed. If I have left her in the village I wouldn’t have anything to worry about, but she calls with different sād stories everytime, saying I should please rescue her so that she can come join me in the city. She promised to abide by my rules and never to go against my orders…”

    “… I wanted her to be protected and have a better life so that men like Eme nwa Danfo, another egoistic man won’t take advantage of her. I know I tried to be a good sister but it’s all in vain..”

    “I understand how you feel Aka, quit worrying please, God is in control and you know I will always love you and will be available if you need me..”

    “Thank you Daniel for not giving up on me. God will bless you…”

    He nodded with Amen.

    “Will you at least start coming to the Bible study and fellowship again..?

    “… Take your rightful place as the daughter of God, resist the dev!l, the tormenter of men and he will flee from you, give no room anymore for the Wicked, take your stand and raise your liberty of authority which Christ Jesus has given unto you, no power of darkness can stand the light of God in you. You’re a child of the most high, act like it, do not wallow in your pity and stop giving room for the devil to dribble with your heart..”

    Every word from Daniel hit me hard and I decided to truly return back to God fully and not give anymore room for the dev!l 

    I started attending fellowship.

    Daniel was mostly busy with his different school work because he will be graduating soon but he still make out time to be at the fellowship.

    He began to groom my spirit man, my spiritual growth went back to hot like it used to be initially 

    Not cold or lukewarm.

    Daniel was a good teacher and I follow through with his every teaching.

    We used to pray together and commit Amara unto God’s care.

    Daniel said he feels in his spirit that Amara is alright.

    I believed him and know whatever that’s entrusted in God’s care is safe.

    I’m better than I was and very focused than I used to be.

    (Do not take credit or Plagiarize AMAH’S HEART stories)

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  • My Name is AKA – Episode 35

    My Name is AKA – Episode 35

     

     

    MY NAME IS AKA

    My Name is AKA – Episode 35

    Written By Amah’s Heart.

    He glared at me from a distance as I approached him

    “You fvvcking brought a man to my house? Are you nüt?

    I tried to speak but he shút me up again and then went with so much rage..

    “.. I’m asking you a question, are you dümb. Why the héll did you bring a man to my house Aka? 

    “… girls from the slum will always abuse every privilege they get. Are you kidding me right now, so you actually brought a man here, you had no fear.. dâmnít..”

    “Is not true sir. I never….” 

    Venus try to cut me shút immediately I try to speak.

    “Sir, You can ask Kamp and the security guy at the gate. This isn’t about håté or jealousy like she usually use to insúlt me, I actually warned her. She spend all night and all day chatting and talking with the same guy. She goes to see him and will spend all day with him during her off days. I was actually concerned and had to change our working time but that still didn’t stop her from inviting him over. I was surprised at the effrontery but I guess it’s because of the privilege you gave her sir, I’m very sure she wouldn’t have done this if she feârs your orders or respect you…”Venus said to Mr Law who añgrily stared at me with disgust.

    “Venus is lying sir, he’s my lesson teacher and cam..”

    “So you’re also scrëwing your lesson teacher? Just like the case of Tobe. Tobe mentioned prøstïtütīon and hoøkup and I was dámn mad at him, i decended on him for attaching you with such but now you’re begining to give me reasons to regret my actions..”

    “…You bunch of women are just the same everywhere. You will choose if you want to work here or you want to be going around sleeping with men. If I ever get another complain about you again, you will definitely be leaving my house. I can’t accommodate unrepentant høokup girl in my house. So think about this and make your choice on what exactly you want to do..”

    “…if you choose to stay here, I don’t want to see you leaving the gate except on official reasons but if you choose to make money out of your body then pick up your pieces and get the héll out of my house today, I don’t want to see you around my property. Hope I’m clear..?”

    My head was bent, I kept swallowing hard, the hûrt choke at my throat.

    I was fighting real hard to remain strong, I don’t want Venus especially to see my tears, she will feel so victorious

    I also don’t want Mr Law to see the íll impact of his words.

    He will misinterpret my tears and will feel I was guilty as accused.

    I kept my head down as I stared at my feet, trying not to look up as I struggled with my own emotions.

    My heart felt so heavy and I know alot of things have been said about me before, my aunty Ego and her family, Lambert case finally sent me home, back home where l thought I will be safe, my parents and siblings accused, labelled and wanted to turn me into a money making machine, I escaped and was faced with so much painful lonely life until Mr Law offered to help. 

    Getting here, I thought I will atleast feel safe, he has never used such hurtful words on me before except today.

    I understand he’s not the kind of man that one can mess around with but he went beyond the board today because of Venus.

    It hurt so much and all I wanted to do was to go and hide somewhere and cry.

    This is exactly what Venus have been fighting and working so much on.

    Her évil plan finally paid off

    Congratulations to her.

    “… hope I’m clear..? Mr Law barked, bringing me back to reality.

    I couldn’t speak, if I dâre open my mouth I may end up crying aloud.

    I nodded and mutted a quiet “yes sir” while I continue to look down at my feet.

    Tears drop at my feet, my nose was running but I sniffed it back.

    “Raise those head of yours, look into my eyes and answer my question young woman..” Mr Law ordered angrily.

    I had no choice than to raise my head.

    My eyes was already red from how much I have been fighting to hold back the tëars.

    “Ye..yes sir..” I replied as the tears freely run down without control.

    He stood watching me as I turned to leave

    “Who said that you can go, did I ask you to go..? He asked but no anger dictated this time in his tune, he said it with an eyebrow raised.

    “I…op..pologiese Sir.” I took a deep breath, wiped off my face and nose and stood

    Avoiding their serious stare, I looked at nothing

    “Aka… uhmm..” he wanted to say something else

    He swallowed loudly

    “…You can go..” he finally said

    I nodded as I quietly turned and walked away.

    I silently cried as I walked to the backyard to sit alone

    I just wanted to be all by myself with no one knowing exactly where i was.

    I sat on the ground, close to a wall and allowed the tëars to Flow.

    It wouldn’t have pained this much if Mr

    Law picked up a stick and flogged me rather than those húrtful words

    If things were as I initially envisioned it, I suppose to be back with my parents and siblings

    Going to school, looking forward to finishing my senior year and writing my Waec exam

    Even if they couldn’t do anything for me again, atleast finishing my secondary school would have been great 

    I will be so grateful for that, I will get a job and start saving towards university but I will continue to hold them dear for sponsoring me to the secondary school level.

    Why do life have to be so unfair? What did I ever do wrøng to deserve this kind of treatment.

    I try to be a good person but each time I’m pushed to the edge.

    I want to vent out my ánger, I want to scream, life is just unfair.

    I did nothing to all this people that want me gone from this earth, none of them knows what I have been through

    None of them understand my pâin or how much I really want to disappoint those who labelled me a failure.

    I’m not happy, life is throwing hard pebbles on me without considering the fact that I’m only a human, a weak one who breaks down every now and then

    I don’t have anyone or anything to fall back to if things goes wrøng.

    I only got myself and Mama Zaram who is the only person who has truly cared for me.

    Is tiring, everything is getting me tired.

    Is not easy and I don’t know how much I can take before I lose it all.

    I know I’m still a teenager but the kind of trøuble I have seen in this my age makes me wonder how my adulthood will be

    Just thinking about it alone scares me greatly.

    “Aka..Aka! Where are you..? I can hear someone calling me from a distance.

    That must be Nneka.

    She wasn’t around yesterday when I got the news of somebody looking for me at the gate.

    She would have spoken in my defense but sometimes, she tries to avoid trøuble from Mr Law by saying nothing untill she’s asked.

    “…Aka, where are you..? 

    She was talking to somebody, she asked the person if they saw me

    I wanted to respond but I just wanted to really be alone.

    “…Finally, this is where you’re hidding…” She found me after a long search.

    “… there’s no where Sylvester and I haven’t searched for you. Even Kamp looked around and inside the pool..”

    I chuckled 

    “What will i be doing in the swimming pool and around the pool..? I asked wiping off my face with the hem of my gown.

    “I don’t know, we’re just checking in an unexpected places. Sylvester even checked in the kitchen cabinet and inside pots but you’re not there..”

    I began to laugh. That really cracked me up.

    “You’re here crying, that Venus girl will be happy that she finally succeeded. You’ve always been strong, why did you break down today..”

    “Mr Law believed her and refered to the incident of Tobe and said I should choose between prøstïtütīon and working for him. That hûrt so much..”

    “Yeah, you’re right. I will  be broken too if such was said to me. You have every reason to cry but enough already. Your face, your eyes is all swollen from crying. I know it’s not just the words, it’s the journey and obstacles like this, it néver stops right? Mr Law asked of you earlier, he wanted to see you in his library but I told him that I don’t know where you are, I couldn’t find you and he said we should go search for you. You don’t have to cry anymore, is okay…I guess he regret saying those words to you. I’m sorry on his behalf..”

    I nodded as wiped off another tears.

    “.. you know I admire your kind of strength,  Sometimes I cry too, despite how strong I seem, I usually breakdown in my quiet time. Do you know what it feels like to be reminded that you’re approaching your forties, never being married, no kids and the kids that you watched grow are getting married, giving birth and you’re just like a god mother, without having any one of yours. I try to wave it off so that it doesn’t bother me, I want to focus on the bright side but different things will always remind me that I’m a failüre because I don’t meet up with the society requirements. You won’t understand how much that hurt..”

    “I’m sorry that you’ve to go through all of that. That’s an emotional battle but you managed to appear strong, unbothered, fearless and a great coordinator. I know you will make a good Mom and a wonderful wife. Thank you for giving me hope even when you’re feeling hopeless. You’re a great friend and I’m happy to have you in my Life..”

    She wiped off her own tear, laugh a little and said with a smile

    “,Yeah, maybe I will start charging you for every time I have to cheer you up, if you pay twice, you will learn not to allow people’s hurtful words and actions cut you too deeply. If I was dwelling on people’s hurtful words, I would have wrinkled off or taken pø!son to end it all..”

    “… let’s go before all this our over sweet friendship talk begin to rot my teeth..”

    I begin to laugh as she dragged me up from the ground.

    “Have you eaten, is already late. Go and take a shower and get something to eat. When you see Venus, flash her a fake smile and don’t make her glory over your hurt.. alright..”

    I nodded as we walked back to the house.

    (Do NOT take credit or plagiarize AMAH’S HEART STORIES)

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  • My Name is AKA – Episode 26

    My Name is AKA – Episode 26

     

    MY NAME IS AKA

    My Name is AKA – Episode 26

    Written By Amah’s Heart

    I heard my name while I was cleaning the upper staircase that morning

    I abandoned everything I was doing and rushed down

    Mr Law voice can be very loud and there’s a bit of ánger I dictated in it.

    “Good morning sir..” I greeted

    “When last did you visit my library..? He asked, obviously ångry

    “I..uhmm..I haven’t been there since this month..” 

    “Why haven’t you been there? I went in there this morning and was greeted by cobwebs and dust. That place haven’t been cleaned in a long while, I want to know why..?

    “I’m sorry sir I..”

    “I don’t want sorry, I want an explanation. The books have turned into spider din because nobody dim it fit to clean it. The last time I checked, that supposed to be your job and the reason why you’re here..”

    “I’m so sorry sir! I was careful going in there because you warned me not to be seen in certain places in…”

    “Shùt the fvckk up! I remember everything I said and I specifically told you that you can be in those specified places whenever you want to clean them. I didn’t restrict your going to do your normal cleaning or did I..?

    “No Sir, you didn’t. I’m sorry.. please forgive me. I will go and tidy it up right away..”

    I try to leave but he stopped me with a another hard voice.

    “Hey you! Hope you like your job here? 

    “….Do you want to continue your job here because if this rúbbish repeats itself, I won’t think twice before replacing you with another competent person..”

    I apologized again with a bow before leaving.

    I spent all morning and afternoon cleaning the library.

    I make sure I cleaned each books one after the other.

    I haven’t really taken my time to clean the library, it was indeed dusty and I understand his anger.

    I try as much as possible to avoid all those places he said he does not want to see me in

    The gym, the swimming pool, his relaxing section and the bookplace

    I usually clean the gym daily because I know he visits there often, I also tidy up his resting corner and the pool too.

    The library, since Mr Law travels alot, No one goes in there and is mostly locked.p

    I used to totally forgot that such place was even parts of the house.

    It was even Nneka that reminded me of it two months ago and I gave it a thorough cleaning and locked it back up and ever since then, I forgot again.

    I didn’t even know that he goes in there to read sometimes.

    The key to the library is two, one is with Mr Law and the other is hanged in the key box.

    Library is written in it for easy identification.

    I felt really bad that the place was indeed dusty.

    After sweeping, I mob up the place and make sure the whole book shelf with it’s book were properly cleaned.

    In the process of cleaning, I was going through some of the books and they’re quiet intriguing.

    Some are philosophy, historical, political and science books were also included.

    There are few fictions too but very bulky, they’re not like the Nigeria type I was already used to.

    They’re mostly foreign and I later saw some African books in there

    The likes of Chinue Achebe’s books, things fall apart. Chiamanda Adichie, half of a yellow sun and Amah’s Heart, The priceless one.

    The Priceless One by Amah’s Heart got my interest that I read three chapters of it while standing and relaxing my back on the wall.

     I couldn’t drop the book down, it was so interesting.

    Is something that I can fully relate to and I was too eager to know what happened to the school girls in secret cøurt.

    I heard someone calling my name and I rushed to dropped back the book at it’s position.

    It was Nneka who was wondering why I have been for over four hours.

    After two days, I told Nneka I was going to clean the library.

    I went in there, dust off as usual and rush to carry the priceless one by Amah’s Heart.

    I hide at a corner, sat and began to read

    I was really taken by the book, i wasn’t ready to drop it down until I’m done with it.

    I got to the part were Shalewa was mishandled by Sandra and the rest of the dynamite squared, I began to sigh sadly.

    Just then I read the part that Harriet, the fearless one arrive and caught them on a video after challenging them and threaten to expose them.

     I scréämed “yes, perfect… that’s it! go girl, Harriet my girl..”

    “Who’s there..? A strong voice startled me.

    I heard a foot sound approaching.

    That was Mr Law

    “I’m døom, he will såck me today, what am I supposed to do now..”

    I was shaking as I held the book while crawling out of my hidding place.

    “…oh God, he warned me, he told me that he does not want to see me here except when I’m cleaning. Now, he will finally dismiss me. Where will I get another Job as this one..?

    This was my ninth month here, is not even upto a year and I will be sacked

    I don’t even have a place to go to or a Friend to run to for shelter.

    I have saved enough money, but getting an accomodations will take it all.

    I have about one hundred and twenty thousand in my bank account

    I can only get the type of Uche and ify’s kind of room but I will still need money to buy bed, cooking item’s, foodstuffs and so many other things.

    I suppose to have more than that in my account but I used part of the money for important thing.

    I have been saving so well but is not enough to get me started with the outside world.

    I desperately need this job and can’t afford to loose it now.

    I don’t even have a phone yet, I planned to get one soon but I keep postponing because I don’t have anyone that’s constantly calling and if I want to make a call, either I use Nneka’s phone or that of Sylvester.

    There’s a landline and Mr Law said we can use it but I’m scâréd of touching it.

    I spoke with Ify the other day and she told me that she wasn’t with Uche, she was squatting with a friend and even though she’s not comfortable but she’s praying to gather money to get her own place.

    She was the one that informed me that getting a room is above a hundred thousand and that includes the agent and agreement.

    She asked me about my job and I was too excited and told her that the job is a gift from God

    She pleaded with me to make sure I inform her anytime Mr Law needs another domestic staff.

    Ify was doing two jobs according to her but is never enough.

    She advised me to hold onto my job tight because there’s no job outside.

    I already know that, I know the kind of trøuble I went through before I was able to meet Mr Law who  gave me this job willingly

    I can’t afford to loose it now.

     I attended private coaching for three months when Mr Law was away on those his numerous journey.

    With the help of Nneka, I paid for this private academy tutor 

    I attended it for three months and my academic life really improved and got better too

    It was worth it all and I never miss any assignments or homework.

    I have more text books and novels than I initially had.

    I’m aiming to get into high institution in the nearest future

    Going back to secondary school wasn’t in my interest anymore and I heard that Mr Law will be traveling in about two months, I planned to upgrade my tutorial lessons

    But all my academic ambition, my life goals will be put on hold because Mr Law will dismiss me today.

    (DO NOT TAKE CREDIT OR PLAGIARIZE AMAH’S HEART STORIES)

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  • My Name is AKA – Episode 25

    My Name is AKA – Episode 25

     

    MY NAME IS AKA

    My Name is AKA – Episode 25

    Written By Amah’s Heart

    “Over there is the pool, as you can see is clean because I pay the pool guy to make sure it remains tidied both when I’m around or away…”

    “Yes sir..” I replied again that’s has been virtually my whole reply as he took me around.

    “You’re not allowed close to my private corners, my pool, my gym, my study or my relaxing place, except you’re asked to clean or you see the need to tidy it up. Do you understand..?

    “Yes sir..”

    “Is a good thing I have a chef, I don’t need you to cook, your only work is to work wherever you’re needed. If you’re called to laundry, you’ve to do it well like your life depends on it. If you’re asked to sweep or clean, make sure you put your best to work. I håte idleness and låzïness, stick to your job and I don’t want to complain over anything not being done right. Do you understand?

    “Yes sir…”

    “Is not just repeating yes sir to my orders, I want you to ask questions wherever you do not understand, tell me anything that’s confusing, point out something I haven’t introduced or mentioned to you, remind me whatever I missed out, stop following me like a slave and chorusing yes sir to everything…”

    “… you’re not my servant, you’re my worker and I’m your boss. This is not a military regime or a directorship. Feel free to ask questions wherever you’re confused. I’m available from now to six more months. I will be off and on to my family house within this period but that shouldn’t stop you in carrying out your duty effectively…”

    “Yes sir..” I said absent minded.

    He turned and looked at me with a frown

    “…no sir, i mean I understand everything you said and will definitely ask if the needs arises. Ms Nneka already put me through some of this things” I replied.

    “Good. That will be all then. since you don’t have anything doing this evening you can go to the kitchen and ask chef Sylvester for your food after which you’re free to return to your room..”

    “Thank you sir..I appreciate” I replied before turning to leave, be called me back.

    “Hey you! Aka… Make sure all the dishes are washed, cleaned and put away before you go to bed. Sylvester will also help out in that area but you’re equally his kitchen assistance and remember your work is generally everywhere. If you don’t have idea and what a maid does you are free to ask Nneka or read up on it. there’s a small TV in the boysquatter sitting room, you are free to watch in your leisure time..”

    “Sure sir, thank you…”

    “Sylvester,  Nneka the housekeeper and Duke the gate man said you’re doing well. I didn’t get any negative news about you after I return, no complain at all and that’s a relief and I hope you keep it up that way..”

    “,I will. Thank you sir..”

    He shakes his head “must all your replies be yes sir, I will sir, sure sir, you sir, okay sir.. sir…sir..sir huh? 

    I kept mute

    “.. don’t get me wrong, I’m very okay with your sir whatever but I also want you to know that sometimes, you can reply me with my general name. Mr law is the name some of my workers call me. Is that clear..”?

    “Yes sir. I mean law, Mr law..” I stammered, cónfused on which to use

    He chuckled, waved me off to leave, I quickly did.

    After I was done with my entire job for that evening, I went to my room

    My room is very comfortable, it has an in-built tøilet and a bathroom.

    There’s a big wardrobe space for me, my bed is a student size bed with two comfortable pillows.

    It feel like a home for me, even though I know I’m only a worker here.

    I haven’t had such a luxury and I’m almost at my third month in this house, I’m enjoying my job.

    After I called Mr Law, last two months, he sent address and asked me to resume right away and without wasting time I hurried to the address.

    He didn’t have time to take me round or introduce anything to me, he told me he was traveling again and will do proper introduction when he returns but Nneka will show me around.

    He travelled again after a week and said he wasn’t going to stay long

     he stayed for two months before coming back.

    While he was away, there wasn’t much to do and there was no need for extra expenses because almost everything was provided 

    The other workers were very nice and friendly, we all related well and each person has a room in the quarters, which was beside the main building.

    Nneka who’s in her late thirties and told me that Mr Law is very easy to work with, I shouldn’t be scâréd of his behavior or domeneering attitude.

    If I can obey his orders and do everything he ask me to, then I won’t have any prøblem with him.

    She also mentioned that Mr Law is not very familiar with the country because he lives most of his life outside and his family are still outside while some are in Nigeria.

    One of his parents, either his Mom or father is living in the country and he always go visiting.

    Nneka said she was the first employer after Mr Law bought his house last year but the only issue is that he’s hardly around.

    I was elated, so free and happy in my new home and job.

    I don’t even have much to do, I sometimes spend alot of time watching television.

    I wasn’t expecting any payment but after the first month, I was given twenty thousand.

    I couldn’t believe it because it felt like twenty million.

    I didn’t even do much yet I was paid

    Nneka said, Mr Law asked her to give me twenty thousand and on his return, my salary will be normalize, which means there maybe more.

    I hugged Ms Nneka, thanking her repeatedly.

    She was just laughing at my excitement

    I decided to follow Nneka to the market one day, I purchased about six different academic book

    I bought some novels too because I love reading.

    I got few new cloths and foot wear.

    I stopped by the barber to trim my hair, to make it very low and neat.

    Somebody took my phone charger back at Uche’s place before I came to work for Mr Law, I couldn’t charge my phone or get pin charger for it, I was still talking about getting a charger when the phone fell off from my pocket while I was climbing the stairs one day, during my first week at work, to go clean Mr Law’s balcony

    That was how the phone smáshed.

    Everything scattered, even the Sim card went missing.

    I didn’t even fright, I packed it and trashed.

    The only number I have in my head is Mama Zaram

    I speak with her with Nneka or Sylvester’s phone.

    I updated her about my God given job and how excited I was.

    She was equally happy for me and wish me the best.

    After Mr Law returned, which was after two months, he informed me that my salary will be thirty thousand naira and I will have to create a bank account for it.

    I almost scréämed, it was too much.

    Maybe he just want to help me because the work I do is not even upto ten thousand a month, yet he feed me, takes care of toiletries and I have a very comfortable place to sleep,

    A whole room to myself.

    He paid me twenty thousand naira for two months and said that since he’s back, he will start paying me my real salary.

    I didn’t expect this kind of miracle, I felt like the luckiest girl alive.

    This is my third month, it’s still feel like a miracle.

    I’m saving and also studying in my free time.

    My life is getting back to normal and this kind of opportunity can only come from God.

    As I lay, facing the ceiling in my room with my belly filled with food and my heart filled with gratitude.

    I have an unfinished novel beside my bed.

    I’m not yet in the mood for tonight’s reading, I just want to reminiscing over my past life and thank God for his many kindness.

    It may seem early to others but I’m counting my blessings as each day comes by and hoping nothing goes wrøng.

    (Do NOT take credit or plagiarize AMAH’S HEART STORIES)

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