The Man and the Handbag

We walked by different stores in the scorching afternoon sun looking for the perfect bag and the right seller. Dodging randy thick-muscled men who grabbed at us and over enthusiastic sales agents, we looked over the several bags on display as my friend Nneka whispered glancing at a peach leather bag with gold trimmings.
“That one is nice too but it might be expensive because the stall is by the road. Let’s go inside the market, we should find something as nice but cheaper.” I agreed. Just as we were about to make a detour into the market a middle-aged tired looking woman, dressed in a blue and yellow patterned wrapper and a white blouse stood in front of us.

The Blue House S02 E15

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“What happened?”  Banke’s mother came rushing into the sitting room. “I heard Kunle shouting at the gateman. What happened?”
Banke’s father had resumed watching the football match, tapping his foot every now and then. “That husband of hers is an ungrateful fool.”
“What happened?” Banke’s mother asked again with her hands on her hips, frowning.

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“He said that? That boy has some nerve!”
“I was shocked, I definitely made a huge mistake getting married to him. I know that now.”
“Well there’s no use crying over spilt milk, tell him I want to see him. I’ll talk some sense into him”
“Are you sure that’s a good idea Daddy?”
“Yes of course, tell Kunle I want to see him tomorrow afternoon unfailingly.”
“Alright.” Banke was glad, her Dad always sorted things out and he would again this time.

The Blue House S02 E13

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"What happened Ayodele, why did you beat your sister like this?” Ronke was appalled when she got upstairs and saw Joke’s face.
“She was rude to me.”
“And that’s why you had to beat her like this?”
“Mummy he wanted to beat Posi and he wouldn’t tell me why.” Joke was glad her mother was finally home to speak some sense into her brother’s head.
“Shut up!” Ronke had always favored her eldest child, she believed only the best of him. “Did I ask for your opinion? That’s why your brother always beats you, you don’t know when to be quiet. Don’t you know he’s a boy and you’re a girl? A girl must learn to be respectful, if you grow up like this your husband will beat you."

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“She made a fool out of me, it’s over between us.” They sat on the sofa sipping cold drinks.
“What about your kids?”
“I’m taking them.”
“And you think they’ll want to go with you after they saw you holding a butcher knife over their mother?”
Effiong hadn’t thought of that. “I’ll file for sole custody”

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“What were you thinking fighting with them, you this Igbo man? You could have died!” Helen scolded Obiora halfheartedly as he lay on the hospital bed recounting his ordeal with the armed robbers. She smoothed his hair looking lovingly into his eyes, grateful that he was alive.
“I don’t know I just lost it, you know how things have been.” Obiora looked back into his wife’s eyes equally grateful to be alive.

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Helen paced the sitting room, holding up her phone trying to get a signal. As she paced she murmured under her breath. “God please… God please”
“Mummy what is it?” Onyebuchi asked worried. “Is it Daddy?” he probed when his mother didn’t answer. Helen stopped pacing and faced her children.
“Boys, Daddy is in trouble right now. Do you remember what we said about prayer two nights ago?” the boys nodded. “Well this is one time when I need you to pray. Just pray for Daddy to be safe okay?” she resumed her pacing without waiting for their answer when her phone rang.  

The Blue House S02 E09

“Boil some rice when you get back and don’t forget to sweep the backyard, I don’t want any excuses today.” Banke said to Joy bringing out her wallet and handing her some money. “This is for your transport and lunch.”
“Thank you ma.” Joy replied curtseying. Banke pried her chain out of Teniola’s hands and reached for her handbag. ‘Err.. Aunty, there’s something I want to show you”
“What is it?” Banke asked curiously as Joy handed her the note. Shock registered on Banke’s face as she read the note, what had been going on in Mrs Afebioye’s house?
“Where did you get this?”
“I found it in my textbook last night, I lent it to Peace”
“Have you noticed anything strange going on between them?”

The Blue House S02 E08

Olayinka limped back into the bedroom from the toilet and sat on the bed watching Effiong from the corner of her eye. She now realized that they had to solve their problems not just because of their children, she didn't want their extended family members to be aware of her affair. There were people on both sides of the family who had sworn that their inter-tribal marriage would not work, she didn't want to give them something to smirk about. Effiong was taking off his clothes getting ready to take his bath and she observed him, his strong arms and smooth fair skin, she let her eyes linger on his broad chest and remembered the many nights she had lain on it.

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As soon as Helen walked in, Obiora knew that Olayinka had upset her. “What is it? What happened?”
Helen sat on the bed beside her husband wiping her eyes. “I want to ask you a question and I want you to be truthful with me.”
“Okay…”
“Do you think I’m nosy and judgemental?”
“Where is that coming from? Did Olayinka say that to you?”
“Answer the question.”

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Joke was trying hard to concentrate on the programme she was watching but she was distracted by the sight of Ayodele and Peace hudded over a textbook. He was explaining an equation to her but there was something about the way they sat and talked that just wasn’t right. She had never liked Peace although she had been with them for about seven months and now shared her room with her. Even her mother had noticed it.

The Blue House S02 E05

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Olayinka sat up in her bed crying bitterly after looking through the old pictures on her laptop. She wondered what had gone so wrong with her that made her courageous enough to go against her strong convictions on commitment and marriage. She had turned her back even on her children, and for what? A flimsy affair with a selfish man who had dumped her the moment she told him of her pregnancy.

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Kunle came out into the sitting room yawning when he saw Banke and Solape huddled over a bag containing jewelry.
“Oh I love this one!” Banke was saying as Joy came into the house.
“What is she still doing here?” Kunle said irately startling Banke and Solape. “Madam please pack your things and leave right now!”  He snapped at Solape. 

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Joy stood outside the door for a few more minutes before Peace eventually opened the door. “What took you so long?” she asked angrily bursting into the living room looking around.
“What are you looking for?” Peace asked nervously
“Who is here with you?” Joy countered.
“Nobody…”
“And why are you sweating like that?” Joy asked curiously.

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Mrs Adepetu hadn’t spent three decades teaching human psychology for her not to know that there was something wrong with her daughter’s marriage. Even Effiong wasn’t the same person she knew anymore and even though she had made up her mind not to ever interfere in her daughter’s marriage, she decided to make an exception now.

The Blue House S02 E01

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Ronke sat carelessly, her legs stretched out and yawned, this pregnancy was so tiring and she was always hungry. It was time for her to begin the dinner preparations but she was too weary to even think about what to cook. Her husband Dapo would be home soon and he would be furious if she had not prepared anything. What could they eat that appealed to her?

White Cloth

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Ayangade slapped the drum expertly accompanied by his band members, they were the best in the clan and Olanrewaju the groom's father had wanted only the best for his son's wedding. The youths and a few young hearted older folks of the household gyrated to the rhythmic beats of the band and the sonorous  voices of the "Awonlewa maidens"; it was a rare moment of entertainment which couldn't be passed up on.
Olanrewaju and his friends sat in front of the compound watching the dancers and other spectators; on one side the women of the household sat chatting about the things only women would, the groom's friends also sat on another side conversing half-drunkenly about their friend's sexual prowess and the young maidens who sat on yet another side. Palm wine and food were in abundance as only the household of Olagunju could afford. It was by all standards a successful wedding night party.
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