candy:
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Mrs Seriki sat in their private living room. She flipped through cable channels and finally settled for african magic yoruba. She giggled and sneered at the scenes and actors. She was relaxed and very happy. Then she felt that thug at her heart, for the second time within the hours. Then the knot in her stomach, again. She knew it was nothing physical, it was an ominous feeling that tugged at her heart.

She turned the tv volume down and climbed the short stairs to their room. She rummaged through the drawers and found what she was looking for. A crude wooden dummy. Pulling it out, she was surprised to find its eyes open. She was almost sure its eyes were shut tight when baba handed it over to her in Kabba. She had to make calls urgently. The ominous feeling wouldn't leave.

"Madam..." She turned swiftly at the voice.
"Chief, you are back? I didn't hear you come in."
"Yea, the meeting couldn't hold, the pastor had an emergency." Chief started removing his agbada in front of the mirror. He was fond of undressing before the mirror.
"I was actually on my way out, chief. We have our own meeting at Chief Mrs Oni's residence."
"Hmmm, I was hoping for a nice afternoon with my wife. I would love to talk to you..." He said, but she was already up on her feet. The 'talk' with her can wait, she thought. She slipped her feet into a black casual slippers and didn't even bother to change out of the blue ankara she changed into after church.
"We'll talk later chief. I'm the secretary and you know that." With that, she picked her car key and half ran, half walked downstairs. Thankfully, she felt the dummy in her handbag. It would have been disastrous if she had left it on the bed out of panic;she almost did.

Sunday was Ray's day off. Ay, chief's driver drove the family on sundays. He opened the back door for her but she waved him off, "I'm driving myself." She managed a smile.

She drove about three blocks and parked the car. She brought out her phone and scrolled to baba's name.
It rang incessantly and after her fourth call, baba picked it.

"Hello, baba." She greeted in their local dialect.
"How are you, woman." Baba greeted
"Baba, I've been having this ominous feeling since my son went visiting his twin sister..."

"And you allowed him? He had eaten the forbidden, his eyes are open." Baba cut her short and told her without mincing words.

"Oh! But Adebimpe is not even in ibadan now! How is that possible?" She asked baba who sounded like he had lost interest in the conversation.
"Go ask your son what happened where he went to. There is nothing I can do until you see him. Even at that, I don't see any hope." He said and hung up on his end.

Mrs Seriki sank lower in the seat, she was sad. She started the engine and drove towards Tobi's house. Then she decided to call him even as she drove, just to be sure he was back. He picked the call, assured her he was back and she drove down to meet him. Luckily, traffic was light on sundays.

"Mum, what's going on?" Tobi asked as she rushed out of the car.
"I was on my way to a meeting, decided to check on you." She
Caught him sipping an energy drinnk on the couch, his shoes still on his feet. "Sorry the place is a mess ma." She stepped inside, he wasn't kidding about the place being a mess. She managed to create sitting space for herself by moving the clothes to one side on the sofa closest to the door.

"Tobi, how was your visit to Ade?"

"Hmm, uneventful."

"Hope you didn't eat anything there?" She asked, eager to hear a no. Tobi lowered his gaze. His eyes widened a bit, as if surprised. He turned his back to her.
"I ..."
"You what?" Mrs Seriki reached out a hand and turned him back to face her."Tell me the truth."
He folded his arms across his chest. He hated his friend for making him eat that chicken. A sinking sensation found its way at the pit of her stomach. "What have you done?" She asked.

"I didn't. Just a bite of two of fried chicken."

"Really? but you are sure his mother-in-law wasn't in the house?" She was sweating when he took a sit of water before answering.

"She wasn't there, she lives in Oshogbo. Apparently, she left yesterday."

She wasn't planning on keeping the boy for too long. At her age, she figured she didn't have too many years left and iif the boy could just love her till her death, she was willing to loosen her hold and break the charm before she died. That way, she remained happy for the rest of her life and Adebimpe could have her after that.

The warning was to ensure the boy didn't eat what his birth mother cooked. No warning against eating Bolu's food. She smiled and the smile faded again as another thought struck her...Unless...

unless... of cause the food was prepared by mama before she left
lol...captivating piece i must tell you
every morning and evening i visit nairaland only to see if candy has updated

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harjibolar10:
May God help Nigeria in fighting this
How can someone quote a write up as long as that without a word

candy:
Shout out to:

Jaymina,JoseWael,tsodjete,
Ronke001,limlim25,bolajJP007,
Xdunamis, chikkyberry, cestmoi1,fhemyxXx,emyrald91,
deain1,Rosytonia, mariemummy,Olivers2J, Sammyomotola,franklin000,
teamanbastos,MaBuk,calmdove,
sleekyshuga,stuff46,
Pelumzie,highlyfavouredo, mariaben, Almadrey,seehow,mizkeleke, hassan85,lenmafon

And ma all time faithfuls: Mariamferanmi
Stonecoldcafe,Bblacky,Jennimma,Zyzxx,
Thinezy,Boladex1,Amiablejudy,Missviva
Plaitex,Missmossy, tfabu,Manuel180,gal10,farheeda, QueenTolpatx, Queenxtar, tescoleps,debdave. Hameenat94, ruffhandu, kingphilip, D9ty7

Happy Weekend.

candy:
Shout out to:

Jaymina,JoseWael,tsodjete,
Ronke001,limlim25,bolajJP007,
Xdunamis, chikkyberry, cestmoi1,fhemyxXx,emyrald91,
deain1,Rosytonia, mariemummy,Olivers2J, Sammyomotola,franklin000,
teamanbastos,MaBuk,calmdove,
sleekyshuga,stuff46,
Pelumzie,highlyfavouredo, mariaben, Almadrey,seehow,mizkeleke, hassan85,lenmafon

And ma all time faithfuls: Mariamferanmi
Stonecoldcafe,Bblacky,Jennimma,Zyzxx,
Thinezy,Boladex1,Amiablejudy,Missviva
Plaitex,Missmossy, tfabu,Manuel180,gal10,farheeda, QueenTolpatx, Queenxtar, tescoleps,debdave. Hameenat94, ruffhandu, kingphilip, D9ty7

Happy Weekend.

candy:
Shout out to:
Jaymina,JoseWael,tsodjete,
Ronke001,limlim25,bolajJP007,
Xdunamis, chikkyberry, cestmoi1,fhemyxXx,emyrald91,
deain1,Rosytonia, mariemummy,Olivers2J, Sammyomotola,franklin000,
teamanbastos,MaBuk,calmdove,
sleekyshuga,stuff46,
Pelumzie,highlyfavouredo, mariaben, Almadrey,seehow,mizkeleke, hassan85,lenmafon
And ma all time faithfuls: Mariamferanmi
Stonecoldcafe,Bblacky,Jennimma,Zyzxx,
Thinezy,Boladex1,Amiablejudy,Missviva
Plaitex,Missmossy, tfabu,Manuel180,gal10,farheeda, QueenTolpatx, Queenxtar, tescoleps,debdave. Hameenat94, ruffhandu, kingphilip, D9ty7
Happy Weekend.

Jennimma:
Happy weekend to you dearest candy. This update got me laughing out loud. Voodoo just lost its potency. Lwkmd.

Alezy:
well said. Anything voodoo neva last 4 long, there must be an xpirin date. Lemme use dis opportunity 2 say congrats on the jst concluded miss NL. I followed all the way but i was just a guest then. Nw dat i decided 2 create an account, jst tot i said congrat.

candy:
Shout out to:

Jaymina,JoseWael,tsodjete,
Ronke001,limlim25,bolajJP007,
Xdunamis, chikkyberry, cestmoi1,fhemyxXx,emyrald91,
deain1,Rosytonia, mariemummy,Olivers2J, Sammyomotola,franklin000,
teamanbastos,MaBuk,calmdove,
sleekyshuga,stuff46,
Pelumzie,highlyfavouredo, mariaben, Almadrey,seehow,mizkeleke, hassan85,lenmafon

And ma all time faithfuls: Mariamferanmi
Stonecoldcafe,Bblacky,Jennimma,Zyzxx,
Thinezy,Boladex1,Amiablejudy,Missviva
Plaitex,Missmossy, tfabu,Manuel180,gal10,farheeda, QueenTolpatx, Queenxtar, tescoleps,debdave. Hameenat94, ruffhandu, kingphilip, D9ty7

Happy Weekend.

Jennimma:

Awwwww...thank you dearie. Welcome to NL,officially.

Calmdove:
Candy tnks 4 d update

zyzxx:
I like ur moniker "calmdove"

candy:
Shout out to:

Jaymina,JoseWael,tsodjete,
Ronke001,limlim25,bolajJP007,
Xdunamis, chikkyberry, cestmoi1,fhemyxXx,emyrald91,
deain1,Rosytonia, mariemummy,Olivers2J, Sammyomotola,franklin000,
teamanbastos,MaBuk,calmdove,
sleekyshuga,stuff46,
Pelumzie,highlyfavouredo, mariaben, Almadrey,seehow,mizkeleke, hassan85,lenmafon

And ma all time faithfuls: Mariamferanmi
Stonecoldcafe,Bblacky,Jennimma,Zyzxx,
Thinezy,Boladex1,Amiablejudy,Missviva
Plaitex,Missmossy, tfabu,Manuel180,gal10,farheeda, QueenTolpatx, Queenxtar, tescoleps,debdave. Hameenat94, ruffhandu, kingphilip, D9ty7

Happy Weekend.

candy:
Shout out to:

Jaymina,JoseWael,tsodjete,
Ronke001,limlim25,bolajJP007,
Xdunamis, chikkyberry, cestmoi1,fhemyxXx,emyrald91,
deain1,Rosytonia, mariemummy,Olivers2J, Sammyomotola,franklin000,
teamanbastos,MaBuk,calmdove,
sleekyshuga,stuff46,
Pelumzie,highlyfavouredo, mariaben, Almadrey,seehow,mizkeleke, hassan85,lenmafon

And ma all time faithfuls: Mariamferanmi
Stonecoldcafe,Bblacky,Jennimma,Zyzxx,
Thinezy,Boladex1,Amiablejudy,Missviva
Plaitex,Missmossy, tfabu,Manuel180,gal10,farheeda, QueenTolpatx, Queenxtar, tescoleps,debdave. Hameenat94, ruffhandu, kingphilip, D9ty7

Happy Weekend.