The Waiting Series #Episode 2 Wheels of Faith (a short story) Photo by Lum3n Beauty in chaos “Oh, sorry… I’m Tolu. Toluwani Obim. I’m currently part of a project for young people battling with suicidal thoughts.” “Oh, wow, that’s a lot. Okay…?” She hoped he got the message. Why are you calling me? Who gave you my number, and why are you calling today of all days? Please, can you go straight to the point already! “I saw some of your art works at Twains store yesterday.” He sounded impressed. “I believe your artwork would surge many damped hopes.” Valery chuckled. Yeah right. Like it is surging mine right now. Holding the phone with her right hand, she tossed some empty cans in the waste bin with the other. “Our team would love to work with you on a current project, if that’s fine?” Like a flash, memories of Seye flooded her again. From the voice, she could guess his age. Another young man interested in her artwork. Nah , she th...
The Waiting Series #Episode 1 Wheels of Faith (a short story) Come daughter, walk on water Valery crept under the duvet like a refugee. Her room was in complete disarray. Her heart too. Her room looked like it had been under a siege. Her drapes hung quiet. Everything was still, except her heart. When, just when? Maybe when you’re 32! She wondered if the last thought was hers. What difference did it make anyway? She was still here, as single as the hot dog in the sausage Mide bought her on their last date. The date had gone well until he went cheap. “Valery, it’s been what now? Two months, yeah, two months!” He had this mischievous smile on his face. “Okay…?” She pushed the plate away slightly. Mide leaned closer, “You are everything I desire. Your beauty melts me so bad.” He helped tuck one of the braids behind her ear and then slowly let the tip of his fingers run through to the small of her back. His touch made an impact. She stuttered trying to speak. “Urgh…How?” He smiled sheep...