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Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 3:54pm On Aug 02, 2014 |
HENROSHUN: Ohibenemma, hav bin following ur write up, I must confess ur such a gud writer. God bless ur creative and imaginative skills! Anyways I stil dey wait o! Abeg do fast come complete dis story b4 I beat sumbdy 4 here oBig thanks, glad you like it. Have you checked Online Lover? |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by HENROSHUN(m): 4:25pm On Aug 02, 2014 |
Ohibenemma:Sure I hv read it! Keep it up bro, the Lord is ur Muscle! |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Aipete2(f): 9:00pm On Aug 02, 2014 |
Lolz |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 9:27pm On Aug 02, 2014 |
SammyHoe: MY DISPLEASURE WITH LITERATURE READERS ON NAIRALAND |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 9:29pm On Aug 02, 2014 |
Update coming shortly... |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Nobody: 9:29pm On Aug 02, 2014 |
Ohibenemmaaaaaa, how tinz? |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 9:35pm On Aug 02, 2014 |
‘You won’t get it,’ she replied. ‘So, I won’t bother telling you.’ ‘Okay, you may suit yourself,’ I said civilly. I was losing control of my emotions. I knew I was, but couldn’t help it. I wasn’t a novice anymore when it came to the womenfolk. Due to my social activities, I was constantly exposed to them, and I had indulged in quite a number of flings with them. I had two steady girlfriends, each suspecting the other of having an affair with me, but my sleek tongue and firm self-control had always ensured that their suspicions never got confirmed. And now, I was falling in love with my childhood friend… Was it really love, I asked myself, or just lust. It could be mere jealousy, but why was I being jealous in the first place? ‘Why are you being dramatic?’ She suddenly asked, catching me unawares. ‘What…? Am I?’ I stuttered, composing myself. ‘Yes, you are,’ she boldly insisted. ‘You are acting like an insecure boyfriend. Is there any problem?’ ‘Yes…and no,’ I replied, then smiled mischievously. ‘You won’ get it, so I won’t bother telling you.’ I used the exact words she had earlier used. ‘If you insist,’ she said and started playing with her phone. I wanted to apologize but decided against it. I didn’t want to appear too weak – not to the little Magdalene Okegbu of those days. The driver brought the car to a halt when we got to the first park in the city and announced to us that he won’t be going beyond that point. Some passengers angrily exchanged words with him, but it didn’t change the situation. I would have joined in hurling invectives at him, but for Magdalene presence. She was already removing her luggage from the boot, which the driver had first opened, even before opening the doors. ‘But you know the driver isn’t right,’ I told her as I removed mine too. ‘He is only taking us for a ride.’ I tried unsuccessfully to hide the bitterness in my voice. ‘Arguing with him won’t change the situation,’ she said in a light tone, ‘especially when decisive action won’t be taken.’ I nodded in agreement, though I didn’t quite get her point. ‘Please, elaborate.’ I said, remembering that she would be studying political science. ‘Please, there’s no time for that. Most times we waste precious time starting what we can’t finish. It could be due to fear or just impatience, but we end up raising resistant strongholds, only to abandon them at the brink of accomplishment.’ She looked at my face and, seeing the bewilderment there, added with a smile: ‘Science student, go and read up the policy of passive resistance as applied by Gandhi and Mandela.’ I wasn’t going to take up the advice, I knew already. We were now by the roadside. I cleared my throat, aware of the rising tempo of my heartbeats. ‘Magdalene, when next would we be seeing?’ ‘I don’t know,’ she replied indifferently. ‘Maybe when we get back to school.’ ‘When will that be?’ I asked, unhappy at her attitude. She was already proving herself a hard nut. I wasn’t one to give in easily. ‘I think that should be about two weeks hence.’ ‘I can’t bear that,’ I blurted out, ‘spare me the torture.’ She laughed and fixed me an intent stare. ‘I know, if asked, you would claim to have fallen in love with me, but…that’s simply untrue…’ |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 9:39pm On Aug 02, 2014 |
‘Why would you say so?’ I demanded, making no attempt to deny her charge. Her response was a ringing laugh. ‘Okay, can I have your number?’ ‘I don’t think so,’ she replied and clutched her phone tighter. Did she think I would attempt to snatch it from her? ‘Why?’ I asked, my voice a mixture of anger and emotions. ‘Why are you acting like we are strangers?’ ‘Well, let me be frank; I don’t give out my number anyhow. I am very sorry about that.’ ‘But you gave your number to the guy who called you earlier on,’ I accused, my voice surprisingly hoarse. I didn’t know why I was losing my cool. ‘He’s my brother in Christ,’ she said curtly. ‘And I am your enemy in Christ?’ My question only drew more laughter from her. I watched with some disgust, but was determined to follow through with my plans. ‘Okay, let’s have it this way, bro,’ she quipped, ‘I will give you my number after our church service on Sunday. Will you be there?’ The proposal sounded good. It sounded easy but equally challenging. I knew she was giving me that condition because of my earlier confession about not attending any church. I hadn’t stepped my feet in any church for about ten years! I thought it over for some seconds before replying in the affirmative. She gave me directions on how to locate the address and flagged down a cab. Just as the cab moved away with her, my phone rang. It was Sonia, one of my girlfriends. The call had come at just the right time, I noted with relief. She would have been a killjoy had her call come through a minute earlier. I thumbed the answer key and lifted the phone to my ear. |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Nobody: 11:44pm On Aug 02, 2014 |
Oh my God... I came late,the first sit has been occupied.U have a nyce story here Btw u need to space your work to make it more cashy |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by iceberylin(m): 12:47am On Aug 03, 2014 |
this section is filled with Romantic stories... Nobody writes Thriller and Conspiracy SMH... *walks out Disappointed * |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Aipete2(f): 1:49pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
Women trafficker or wat cn we call it |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by 123gist(m): 3:37pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
Lover boy come and chop knuckle! |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 1:16pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
missyhorlah: Oh my God... |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 1:16pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
missyhorlah: Oh my God...Thanks for dropping by and thanks for your comment. So sorry my response is coming a bît late, twas due to the expiration of my subscription package which I decided to tarry in rectifying as it occurred some hours before my exit to the REDEMPTION Camp. Got back today and should be subscribing tomorrow. *cashy?* I don't get your meaning, ma'am. |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 1:41pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
123gist: Lover boy come and chop knuckle!Chop knuckle? Na boiled or fried one? |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 1:43pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
Aipete2: Women trafficker or wat cn we call itI no understand you oh! Just back from the RD Camp, updates coming tomorrow. |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 1:46pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
iceberylin: this section is filled with Romantic stories...Eyah, so sorrie about that... |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Nobody: 4:06pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
Ohibenemma:sorry,I meant catchy How was d convention . Hope u prayed for us? |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Flakkydagirl: 4:49pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
Thanks to God you're back........... Would you please update? |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by eunisam: 5:59pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
I was here! |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 6:06pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
missyhorlah: sorry,I meant catchyThe convention was splendid, my best so far! I seriously prayed for all my friends, you inclusive... |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 6:09pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
Flakkydagirl: Thanks to God you're back...........I'll be subscribing and doing so tomorrow. |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 6:14pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
eunisam: I was here!Thanks for coming aboard... |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 6:19pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
SammyHoe: Ohibenemmaaaaaa, how tinz?I gentle O! You? |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Nobody: 6:20pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
Ohibenemma: I silent |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 6:22pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
SammyHoe:Lol...it sometimes pays to be... |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Nobody: 6:25pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
Ohibenemma: Abi nah |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Nobody: 7:00pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
Ohibenemma:thanku |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Aipete2(f): 7:11pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
Ohibenemma:RD? Am sha waiting |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 7:36pm On Aug 10, 2014 |
Aipete2: RD? Am sha waitingRedemption Camp, I mean. |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Ohibenemma(m): 8:09am On Aug 12, 2014 |
I am sorry for failing to meet up. It's due to my phone screen suddenly going blind on Sunday night. I left it at home when going to the camp for charging reasons and plugged it on my return, intending to insert my sim after it was charged. I was surprised to meet a dead screen when about to sleep that night. The keypad tones are on, and even the alarm on which it was preset, but not the screen. Kinda confused at the moment... I'll see what can be done... |
Re: Magdalene* - A Short Story. by Aipete2(f): 9:22am On Aug 13, 2014 |
Ok o. We've heard u |
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