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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by tillaman(m): 12:48pm On Mar 04, 2018
If you ain't reading this story, then you don't know what you are missing, I already knew that landlord's daughter would fvck this up for OBA!!! Good work Madame Toyin keep it coming, more strength and knowledge

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Nobody: 9:01pm On Mar 04, 2018
Thanks for the update

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Adesina12: 10:40pm On Mar 04, 2018
Here comes the broken hedge
But I am worrying how this edge will be mended
Rachealfst over to you dear
Sweetest popcorn for you

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Mcweber(m): 5:58am On Mar 05, 2018
A young lady came out.... Hmm, hope crystal won't be thinking somehow now

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Nobody: 11:02am On Mar 05, 2018
That "young lady" could be Oba's cousin, or landlord's daughter. I'm neither worried nor afraid that Crystal might suspect Oba having anything to do with the unknown lady. After all that could be to test their love, which is allowed in any relationship to make it rigid. The Love Oba has for Crystal is unquenchable, unstoppable and indisputable. Whosoever is against it, should quietly rush to any nearby army check point, select one of the soldiers and bless him with a heavy slap. whatever happens after that will be enough for him/her to realise Oba and Crystal (CRYSOBA) were meant for each other, and no impetus of crocodile dance, interference or manipulation is worthful to eliminate it.





Abeg, Toyin Taiwo (Toyin Tomatoe) well done oo.
May your inspiration never get frustrated like PHCN

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by stevodot22(m): 2:02pm On Mar 05, 2018
Hmmm, I'm loving this. I hope the landlord's daughter won't come and use her reggae to spoil Oba's blues. Thumbs up to the writer.

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by yvesboss(m): 2:48pm On Mar 05, 2018
unpredictedone:
That "young lady" could be Oba's cousin, or landlord's daughter. I'm neither worried nor afraid that Crystal might suspect Oba having anything to do with the unknown lady. After all that could be to test their love, which is allowed in any relationship to make it rigid. The Love Oba has for Crystal is unquenchable, unstoppable and indisputable. Whosoever is against it, should quietly rush to any nearby army check point, select one of the soldiers and bless him with a heavy slap. whatever happens after that will be enough for him/her to realise Oba and Crystal (CRYSOBA) were meant for each other, and no impetus of crocodile dance, interference or manipulation is worthful to eliminate it.





Abeg, Toyin Taiwo (Toyin Tomatoe) well done oo.
May your inspiration never get frustrated like PHCN

The problem is that Oba has to explain how she got the key in the first place and also, how frequent does this unannounced visit comes up

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Banje101(m): 4:53pm On Mar 05, 2018
More please
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by rachealfst(f): 4:58pm On Mar 05, 2018
[quote author=unpredictedone post=65575346]
Abeg, Toyin Taiwo (Toyin Tomatoe) well done oo.
May your inspiration never get frustrated like PHCN[ /quote]
Hello o..... Team CRYSOBA
This is hilarious! I can't stop laughing especially the army check point part.
As for PHCN, it's really frustrating.
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by rachealfst(f): 5:30pm On Mar 05, 2018
Dedication:
Ayoomolabake, ogunholla, kanta15, ndy87, bokunrawo, stevodot22, Nmaglit, seg005, phayth, timota, Ettabel195, Twenty47, mhizcutie



CRYSTAL
I remembered he told me he had sisters, maybe she's the sister.
"Oba" she called and hugged him.
"Ayo! When did you come back?"
"Not too long, my mum said you are not feeling fine. Since it's weekend I decided to come home then I can use that opportunity to see how you are faring" she explained.
One thing is sure now, she is not Oba's sister. I just kept quiet looking at the both of them. Aside the hi....hi we said to each other.
"Yes, your mum checked on me yesterday but you don't have to come all the way from Abeokuta to Lagos because of me"
"It's nothing, anything for my Oba" she said and I was like ‘my Oba'
We finally entered after their meet and greet. Oba introduced us.
"Crystal meet my landlord's daughter, Ayo. Ayo my very good friend, Crystal" he introduced.

She didn't look like someone who wants to exchange handshake so I kept my hands where it belongs. Infact if looks could kill, I'll be six feet under already. I just ignored her, sat on one of the plastic chairs and took out the chilled bottle water I bought on our way back.
"I can see you're coming from the hospital" she already saw the customized plastic bag of drugs we got from the hospital in my hand.
"Yes, your family hospital" he said.
"How do you feel?" She asked touching him.
"Better, thanks"
"Good, let me quickly go into the kitchen and prepare you something. What do you feel like eating?"
"I don't feel like eating anything"
I don't like the answer he gave her. So I had to come in unconsciously though, because I never plan to interfere in their discussion.
"Oba you have to eat, you took only custard in the morning and you didn't finish the drink you took at the hospital" I stated.
"Okay.... I'll take anything liquid"
"Don't tell me you want to take custard again, you....
"I'll prepare swallow for you, that will give you strength" Ayo cut in, interrupting me. But I didn't care all I want is for Oba to just eat something.
"She's right Oba, swallow is better. So which one do you prefer?" I asked him.
"Anyone" he said and turned weakly on the bed.
"Let me go to my place to make it. I've checked the kitchen you don't have stew except food stuffs" Ayo offered.
"No, you don't have to that. You just came back from school go and rest. Crystal will take it from here. Thanks" he said declining her offer.
I did not bother to look into her eyes because it's sure spitting fire already infact the reply she gave Oba before leaving tells her temperature and that of a boiling water is almost the same.
____________________Toyin Taiwo





OBA
Ayo really pissed me off. What a nerve she's got. A lady is already with me and you expect me to allow you prepare some meal right in her presence! Even if Crystal is not around I still can't allow her cook for me.
"Oba you shouldn't have turned down her offer. It sounded rude" Crystal complained bitterly.
"I can't allow just any girl to cook for me. And the way the girl is even.....
"But she has your key" She cut in, sounding like a jealous lover this time.
"Crystal you need to see the way the girl was on my neck just to have my key. I had to give her because she said she likes a quiet place and would like to read and relax here when I'm not around. And I expect her to inform me first not just barge into my apartment because she has the key or because she's the landlord's daughter" I explained hoping she won't get the wrong message.
"Hmm....she said and that got me worried.
"Crystal! I called out. I left the bed and took a seat next to her. I reach for her hand and we held each other's gaze.
"Oba go lie down and relax. You just came back from the hospital"
"I need to explain....
"See you don't owe me any explanation"
"Don’t say that"
"That girl likes you"
"And I love you!" I confessed and she withdrew her hand immediately I said the L- word.
I took her hand again, she shifted uncomfortably on her seat.

"Crystal this may not be the right or appropriate time. I know I'm sick and all but I've been rehearsing this for a very long time now. Crystal I'm in love with you. If you wouldn't mind my status. I want to date you" I said pouring out my heart. She still held my gaze but said nothing.
"Crystal, say something. Please...."
"To be honest, I feel the same way but Oba....

____________________Toyin Taiwo
"No but Crystal. Forget about Ayo. I don't owe her anything. I'm just a tenant in her father's house and I don't live here for free, I pay my rent and every other bills. Worst case scenario, I'll leave this place"
“Oba that girl is obsess with you. I can't deal with someone with crazy obsession. I don't want.....
"Shh..... forget her”
"Ok. Now go and lie down boyfriend"
"Yes ma" I said and smiled.
"Is there any market close by so I can go get ingredients to make soup. So you can eat something better than the custard you took in the morning" she enquired.
"You don't have to bother, I have vegetable soup in the fridge. I made it a day before I fell sick. I intentionally not mentioned it to Ayo as I don’t want her to cook for me"
"Good, that will make things faster. Let me go prepare something for you then" she said.

Crystal opened the fridge and brought out the container where I kept the vegetable soup. She took it with her to the kitchen.
While she was in the kitchen, I took to the bathroom, I no longer feel cold so I took my bath.

Some minutes later, she was through in the kitchen. She served me semolina with the vegetable soup.
I asked her to join me but she said she wasn't hungry. I persuaded her to take a piece of meat which she eventually did with a can of malt. She made sure I ate it all and I felt refreshed. I took my drugs, I guessed the drugs and injections are at work because I started feeling dizzy. Then I slept off.
____________________Toyin Taiwo






CRYSTAL
I checked the time it's more than one hour and Oba was still sleeping. I believe it was the effect of the injections and drugs.
I used the opportunity to do the dishes and clean up the kitchen without noise in order not to wake him. While I was in the room, my phone rang, I had to go to the kitchen to receive the call in order not to disturb his sleep.

I heard a knock and I hope it's not the girl. I opened the door and speaking of the devil. She appeared before me. She stood there eyeing me from head to toe. I tried to be calm before I speak.
"Oba is sleeping" I said trying to sound friendly.
"So I can't enter! Eh!" She said clapping her hands in a mockery way.
"I'm sorry but you'll have to come back"
"Really! Can you please tell me the title of the little romance drama you are shooting right now”
"Seriously! Ok come in then and see for yourself" I opened the door wider.
"There's no point coming inside. Have him now I'll come back when you are long gone" she hissed and left.
"God! What's the meaning of all this" I said audibly to my hearing. I closed the door and went back inside.
Dad called and mum spoke to me as well. They asked after Oba and I told them the situation of things and that he is much more better than earlier when I came.

Oba stirred from sleep. I sat on the bed and place my hand on his forehead to feel his temperature which is now normal. I smiled as he opened the eyes.
"How long did I sleep?" He asked.
"Almost two hours"
"That’s long, so you are just here all alone. I'm sure I've bored you"
"Don't worry about me, you need that sleep. How do you feel now?"
"Much better, all thanks to you"
"I'm not the doctor or the nurse who treated you"
"You know what I mean"
"Anyways, Ayo came by to check on you" That was all I said, I left the melodrama part.
"Ok. When are you leaving, today is third Saturday, you should be hanging out with your girlfriends"
"So you still remember my schedule?"
"I was once your driver Crystal, so I know all your daily routine" he said.
"Then I need to change my routine, so you won't start stalking me" I said playfully and he smiled.
"Thanks so much, I know the reason why your friends adore you. You are a friend everyone would long to have in their lives"
"Don't flatter me. I plan to stay with you all day, so I already talked with my friends. They know I won't be coming" I informed.
He thanked me again and we got talking. I prepared a warm beverage for him to take his four hourly drugs.
By 6pm, Oba insist I leave that it’s getting late.
"Ok ooo, I'll leave but at least let me make dinner for you before leaving"
"I'm much better, I'll get myself something to eat"
"No, I won't take that. What do you want for dinner?"
"I don't know"
"You see, you don't know and you want me to leave. Oba talk, what should I prepare"
"Don't worry, I'll eat agidi"
"Do you have it here"
"No, I'll go buy it"
I told him to describe the place to me after much persuasion. The place was down the street, so I bought some agidi for him. I kept it in the fridge and reminded him to go to the hospital the next day for his treatment. I left his house around 6:30pm.
I got home to an empty house. Mum was still with Dad. I changed and went downstairs to check out what's going on at the Supermarket and pharmacy. I don't know why I kept remembering that girl's rude attitude and I don't like that I'm feeling that way.
I decided to stayed at the pharmacy a bit and went back into the house. Not too long when I got in, mum arrived too.

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by timota(m): 5:52pm On Mar 05, 2018
Nice write up ,
scanned through looking for error ,found none then moved on till another day.More grace.
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by olatex25(m): 6:24pm On Mar 05, 2018
hmm.....
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by peejaylemmy(f): 6:27pm On Mar 05, 2018
Alwayz longing for an update,nice write_up Rachealfst more data to ur fone.

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Nickibeauty(f): 6:35pm On Mar 05, 2018
lovely update

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by bokunrawo(m): 7:36pm On Mar 05, 2018
Thanks for the dedication @ Rachelfest, ure d best swit@

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by cbella(f): 7:49pm On Mar 05, 2018
Love sick....smh! Now he's better lol grin

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Nickibeauty(f): 8:53pm On Mar 05, 2018
cbella:
Love sick....smh! Now he's better lol grin
dearie when should we expect something more interesting like no more room for love
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Pinkfeet: 10:22pm On Mar 05, 2018
thanks for the update.
Crystal don't be border about Ayo

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Gody05(m): 12:23am On Mar 06, 2018
u are really trying oo miss toyin tomatoe, look at how u brought that girl 'ayo' back to life with being an antagonist. crystal will now be like, i left big men for an average guy because of love and here am fighting with a kid that should be my 3rd younger sibling.. nawa oo. Bravo, u got massive talent and i pray God will lift you higher IJN

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Nobody: 6:19am On Mar 06, 2018
Thanks for the dedication @Rachaelfst more grace to carry on.

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by kaytolee(m): 7:27am On Mar 06, 2018
Gody05:
u are really trying oo miss toyin tomatoe, look at how u brought that girl 'ayo' back to life with being an antagonist. crystal will now be like, i left big men for an average guy because of love and here am fighting with a kid that should be my 3rd younger sibling.. nawa oo. Bravo, u got massive talent and i pray God will lift you higher IJN
exactly...
this ayo go get waala ooo...thanks for d update

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by queenitee(f): 8:16am On Mar 06, 2018
This Ayo girl is trying me o

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by skubido(m): 8:34am On Mar 06, 2018
Don talk ham say na landlord pikin cuz na only she get Oba key.. Tank God say she no spoil Oba show.


Tanks a lot 4d update oo. God will continue to bless u nd strengthen u dmore... U too much

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by linacyndy22(f): 8:44am On Mar 06, 2018
Wooooow this is superb�� more grace 2 u ma'am like ur writeup more updates pls�

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by linacyndy22(f): 8:46am On Mar 06, 2018
[quote author= this Ayo self I don't like her character habaaaaaa is it by force

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by rachealfst(f): 8:50am On Mar 06, 2018
Gody05:
u are really trying oo miss toyin tomatoe, look at how u brought that girl 'ayo' back to life with being an antagonist. crystal will now be like, i left big men for an average guy because of love and here am fighting with a kid that should be my 3rd younger sibling.. nawa oo. Bravo, u got massive talent and i pray God will lift you higher IJN
Amen!!! Thanks so much. You already knew what's going on in Crystal's mind. Thanks for following......

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by oakinrefe: 9:26am On Mar 06, 2018
Nice work dear, more ink to ur pen

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by bigbauer(m): 10:03am On Mar 06, 2018
Hello NairaLanders, I'm in urgent need of a driving Job as a live in driver. I've been driving for over five years, mostly long distance Covering Uyo, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, Cross River, Abuja, Lagos etc. My vehicle went bad and have gulped a whole lot of money in the space of 4Months. I have ringed the bus (Fiat Ducato aka Boxer) thrice and the all failed at the spot. Finally the mechanic is saying I should buy a new engine after I have spent almost double the cost of an engine. Having a family of a wife, 2Children male and female 5and 2years respectively I need a job to be able to handle my responsibilities as a husband and father, think school fees, feeding, clothing, shelter etc. Getting a job is much more better than begging for money, else I would've begged for money to buy the engine. I am ready to move to any location (I'm moving alone) The pay is important, but the work environment is of greater importance, I need a Christian family to work with. I'm not a saint, but I know the value of a good name, and I protect my name with all of me. please help a brother out. Reach me via 0.8.0.5.7.5.0.5.4.0.4(Whatsapp line) or 0.8.1.6.5.5.8.0.6.6.7

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Horlar995(m): 10:34am On Mar 06, 2018
bigbauer:
Hello NairaLanders, I'm in urgent need of a driving Job as a live in driver. I've been driving for over five years, mostly long distance Covering Uyo, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, Cross River, Abuja, Lagos etc. My vehicle went bad and have gulped a whole lot of money in the space of 4Months. I have ringed the bus (Fiat Ducato aka Boxer) thrice and the all failed at the spot. Finally the mechanic is saying I should buy a new engine after I have spent almost double the cost of an engine. Having a family of a wife, 2Children male and female 5and 2years respectively I need a job to be able to handle my responsibilities as a husband and father, think school fees, feeding, clothing, shelter etc. Getting a job is much more better than begging for money, else I would've begged for money to buy the engine. I am ready to move to any location (I'm moving alone) The pay is important, but the work environment is of greater importance, I need a Christian family to work with. I'm not a saint, but I know the value of a good name, and I protect my name with all of me. please help a brother out. Reach me via 0.8.0.5.7.5.0.5.4.0.4(Whatsapp line) or 0.8.1.6.5.5.8.0.6.6.7


So Na only Christian family u fit work with?? Issokay!
Ride on with ur job hunting..........
Never knew employees are now discriminating too.... I taught it was only employers that always do so.....
May God help you brother........ SMH

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by cbella(f): 10:47am On Mar 06, 2018
queenitee:
This Ayo girl is trying me o

She's another Beatrice in the making.... Just like her mom, history might repeat itself.

When I see over obsessive women like this then I begin to boil.

Oba too is so foolish to give out his key and can't put Ayo in her place from the beginning.

Crystal with a calm and good personality is about to enter something called relationship....... Chaiii

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by bigbauer(m): 10:48am On Mar 06, 2018
Horlar995:



So Na only Christian family u fit work with?? Issokay!
Ride on with ur job hunting..........
Never knew employees are now discriminating too.... I taught it was only employers that always do so.....
May God help you brother........ SMH

I'm sorry if you take it as discrimination, however compatibility describes it better.
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by cbella(f): 10:55am On Mar 06, 2018
Nickibeauty:
dearie when should we expect something more interesting like no more room for love

Lol! How did you know I was the one. Chaiii who can help me change my name on NL lol.
Pearl05 I beg talk to her for me, biko.
Story is ready but for now let's concentrate on Crystal and Oba's ministry. grin

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