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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 10:44am On Oct 24, 2019
Ann2012:
Well done OP The thing wey Alex don see for that house ehn....
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 10:42am On Oct 24, 2019
9 -- 14
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 10:37am On Oct 24, 2019
9 - 10 -- 9 -13
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 10:36am On Oct 24, 2019
oluwadabira111:
Hello bro, pls do you have the full version of this story! if yes pls can u sell it.I need to read it finish. am tired of waiting for updates!
... Hey bro, Kindly send me a message via the email address on my profile so that we can talk.
LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 8:29am On Oct 23, 2019
cyber5:
Thanks something tells me the next update will take some time
....Lol, absolutely spot on.
LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 8:28am On Oct 23, 2019
..... I am sorry about the short break guys, but it was inevitable as I am currently working on other books too. I hope this update is enough to quench the thirst a little. We will continue tomorrow as usual. Good morning.
LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 8:26am On Oct 23, 2019
9.9

LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 8:26am On Oct 23, 2019
9.5 - 9.8
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 8:24am On Oct 23, 2019
9.1 - 9-4
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 7:18pm On Oct 20, 2019
..... Alright, that will be all for today. It's a really long update because I am not sure when next there will be another. Hopefully it won't be long. Happy Sunday to everyone. I appreciate the comments from everyone.
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 7:15pm On Oct 20, 2019
Complete cool
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 7:15pm On Oct 20, 2019
Contd cool
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 7:13pm On Oct 20, 2019
Contd
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 7:10pm On Oct 20, 2019
Chapter 8 cont'd
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 6:32pm On Oct 19, 2019
....... Good evening my fine people. I am sorry I won't be able to update today but I will do just that tomorrow. Abeg, make una no vex.
LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 9:47pm On Oct 18, 2019
theGigolo:
Then use special characters that are still legible to make sure they can't use OCR on the image
..... Thanks, how about today's update?
LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 9:46pm On Oct 18, 2019
oluwadabira111:
The new format is cool,anything that will stop plagiarism of stories is welcome! Just make it longer bro.
... Thanks. I will try to make it longer.
LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 9:45pm On Oct 18, 2019
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 9:44pm On Oct 18, 2019
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 3:26pm On Oct 17, 2019
..... Sorry about this new format folks but it's just a precaution against Plagiarists.... Make una no vex...
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 3:24pm On Oct 17, 2019
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 3:23pm On Oct 17, 2019
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 3:23pm On Oct 17, 2019
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 3:22pm On Oct 17, 2019
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 3:20pm On Oct 17, 2019
...... Chapter 8
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 7:40pm On Oct 16, 2019
Chapter 7 cont'd

......... The week went well for me because the kids were so excited and interested in learning except for Samuel who was always on punishment in the classroom or in the head teacher's office or even the director's office. Yes, the little kid was quite the nuisance I must say. Samuel would borrow an eraser or tape rule from someone but when the owner asks for his item back, he would refuse to release it and that was when things would turn sour, which was something he was already planning for anyway.

..... He will attack the person when he/she decides to use force to get their item back and that was the only language he understands – force. Most times, he is reported and dealt with by me or the teacher in charge at that moment. But sometimes it's a full fledged war and if it was between him and a few kids in class, I usually let go so that he can be taught a lesson that he can't just continue to bully people at will. Fatima, Joshua ( a very small, fragile thing who didn't seem like someone that could hurt a fly but was actually dangerous when vexed to a certain point) Blessing ( a big, tall girl who was the same height with Fatima) were the few ones that usually handled him well especially Joshua, that one would have used a book on Sam's head or any heavy thing he could find around him. Sam doesn't always mess with those ones because he knew they were more than his match.

...... Kelvin liked to pick on Samuel most times for reasons I couldn't tell yet. Perhaps, it was due to the fact that Samuel was pampered or something. He would always find ways to make the little guy angry, majorly by taunting him or making fun of him. Kelvin was actually the tallest in the class, followed closely by Fatima and Blessing but despite his height, he struggled a lot with Samuel because the little dude was extremely fast with his hands. By the time you had hit him once, he would have landed seven slaps on the face of whoever was attacking him. Kelvin wasn't skilled or smart enough to know that one had to be quick in overpowering Samuel first before attacking him else it was battle over.

...... Samuel always handled the bigger Kelvin well and it was always an encounter I enjoyed watching greatly although I always ended the fight on time before Samuel permanently leaves a scar on his opponent's fair skin because his nails even though were short were very sharp. Any tool Mrs. Arnold could use against me wasn't welcomed.

.....Physical materials that the kids could use in order to aid their understanding was hard to come by majorly because the school didn't provide for them and I didn't have cash on me to get them myself. Madam was so many things but generous especially on things she didn't have at that particular moment. There was a day I went to her office to get card boards; I took about six and I was jolted by her loud voice asking me what I was doing with cards that many. I turned to face her and answer when I noticed she was already frowning. I explained nonetheless but the frown never left her face even though she let me take it.

..... I didn't bother her again for that week for anything. I was raiding through topics on Science and mathematics and the kids were so excited when I finally brought the Avocado fruit. I eventually used that as a present to kid who won the the best handwriting for the week, quickly explaining to the surprised parent of Joshua why he had a fruit he wasn't given in school. Some parents were really meticulous with their kids activities.

.... I downloaded a few more of movies and less adult videos even though it wasn't the easiest of things to do. Though, I rarely had time to time to watch anything when I got home as I was always tired and the few hours I had left before sleeping, I used to study for my forthcoming examinations.

.... I was heading for Fatima's estate when I saw the tall teacher in front of me. It was actually the first time I would be seeing her this week. I didn't attend assembly much this week neither did I go for the teacher's assembly which was for prayer that much either. The few times I attended, I didn't see her during the meetings. Anyway, if there was anyone with an over bloated opinion of herself in that school, it was that woman. She just felt like everyone In that school was beneath her. Her mannerisms towards other teachers was annoying. Anyway, I walked faster and caught with her. She greeted me with a genuine smile and sweet Jesus, she had a beautiful one because of her rather unusual straight nose.

...."Mr. Alex, na wa for you oh. You just disappeared. Wetin happen?" She asked.

....".... Waoh, are you sure I am with Miss. Anita? The one I know will never be found dead abusing the queen's English like that." I said seriously and looked around like I was really searching for something. She laughed and playfully hit my biceps.

....."Commot joor, pesin no fit play again."

....."Naxo. Anyway, I was busy with those kids work jare. The workload in that class is tremendous and if I don't start early, I won't be able to leave on time for other appointments I have later in the day." I explained.

....." That's true. Eleven kids no be beans. You are actually the third teacher in that class since I started teaching here and mind you, I only just resumed here last term."

...."Are you serious?" I asked, completely surprised.

....."Yes, the second one that resumed this term didn't even last a week. I barely even remember what she looked like. Yes, there are things fundamentally wrong with the school but it seems all of those things are all in that class and a young man such as yourself is now the ox carrying such load. I honestly don't know how you are coping?" She asked, genuinely worried.

....."You actually care. Waoh, I am touched especially since you didn't look for me since the last time we talked a few weeks ago." I joked and she laughed out loud, pushing me into the road.

....."This man, abge commot jare. How many times you pass my class, you no even fit stop by and say hi. See you now dey complain about me." She defended herself even if I was just joking.

...."So, you no fit carry those long steps climb up come greet your brother abi?"

....."Na me say make you short." She replied, not smiling but that one enter my body sha. We talked a little after that because the conversation wasn't flowing again after her last shot at me. We went our separate ways and I headed for Fatima's place. I did my thing and got back home to find the clothes I spread outside missing. I walked back to the front of the house and walked to my apartment to find in a bucket in front of my doorstep.

....."Rain dey fall so I help you pack Dem." I heard the voice of Mummy Michael say. I sighed and thanked her but I knew I wouldn't be spreading my clothes outside whenever I wasn't inside anytime soon since this woman was always looking for an opportunity to do something for me. I didn't like that because sooner or later, the gossips in the compound would see her helping someone she didn't like before and would surely start spreading false news around. But this woman was determined and I didn't know what she wanted from me.


....."Paapoo, paapoo ......" were the sounds that filled the air early Saturday morning. I was awoken from sleep by the strange sound and wondered if I was dreaming or someone was watching porn and had must have slept off or something.

......"sssssshhhhhh.....paapoo paapaa...." The sound picked up which meant that whoever was driving into her was picking up the pace.

"..... Korede oh, ma lo pa yan oh... (Korede, don't end up killing someone oh)" The voice of Baba Titi pierced through the silent night like an arrow and the other men with him laughed out loud. Korede? Then it clicked to my dizzy brain, Korede was the guy that was never around. He must have brought back a woman with him but I had never heard him doing something like this. Perhaps it was the reason he was always playing loud songs in the afternoon wherever he was around. But he wasn't stupid not to know that others in the house won't hear his fornicating activities. He must be doing on purpose but to what end? Who was the woman with him he wanted to embarrass this way at 12:30 in the morning?
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 8:01pm On Oct 15, 2019
Whizlight:
Thanks boss 4 d update. But can u make it 2 meals a day. Am dying of malnutrition. cry
.. Lol, I am currently working on a few things. If I see chance, I go load two updates that day.
LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op):
Chapter 7 cont'd

...... "Where are the oranges and apples I asked you guys to bring today?" I asked my pupils as I decided to teach them fractions as quickly as I could. Time was running out as the examination dates got closer. Measuration had been easy for them to grasp because I had used periods meant for unimportant subjects in my opinion, calling them useless wouldn't be too far fetched but I want to be civil. My emphasis have been on science, mathematics and handwriting, blasting them with assignments to keep what they have learnt in school stuck in their heads. The process was slow, but handwriting was becoming a favourite of theirs. It had become a competition amidst some in the class especially after I promised to give them presents at the end of the term even though I know of the prize giving event the school organizes at the end of every academic year. It was just my way of motivating them apart from the playground trick.

...... Fraction was a topic only a few really grasp in the classroom. Some didn't understand the terms proper and improper fractions so asking such pupils to interpret and solve word problems on the same topic was asking the impossible. I had to start from scratch if the aim was for them to understand anything.

......"Now, watch as I use my knife to cut my fruits." I said, deciding to demonstrate how to cut the fruits into two halves after I was satisfied with the fruits I had asked them to bring. I showed them how to do it in the safest way possible without hurting themselves. I could have easily cut their fruits for them but it was important that I let them do it so that they could understand the concept that fraction was majorly about division, nothing more.

....."Do you how I went about my own?"

....."Yes sir!" Of course they would scream that. They were obviously more interested in using the knife than noticing what I just did. I put them in four groups, then I chose a leader, one that I could trust with the knife. Giving people like Samuel and Kelvin knives was tantamount to witchcraft. I gave Fatima, Amaka, Ebun and Michael knives to use and then asked them to follow my lead.

....."What is this?" I asked, holding a fresh orange. They didn't answer but were chuckling at something, I turned to see that Madam had began her morning checks. I saw her mimicking what I was doing which was what caused the chuckling in the first place. I took a double look at her just to be sure that my eyes weren't deceiving me. Madam was on a rather short gown, just reaching mid thighs, and it clung to her rather curvy frame. Jesus Christ! What sort of school is this? I asked myself. Anyway, I wanted to greet her but she waved me off and asked me to continue what I was doing. She actually wanted to watch.

....."Pupils, we have our own audience here. Do you know who she is?" I whispered and they whispered in the affirmative, chuckling after. I did that to bring down their nerves because Madam was watching us. They may have chuckled at what she did before but deep down, they were afraid of her and which kid wouldn't be. The woman was intimidating already with her height coupled with her loud, annoying voice.

.....My joke turned their attention back to me and I continued with my explanation.i asked my question again,

...."A whole." They replied.

...."Good, now I want the leaders in each team to cut the fruits in front of them into two equal halves. Do so after watching me." I took my knife and divided the orange expertly. The leaders watched me and mimicked me almost perfectly. Fatima struggled and I was surprised. Clearly, she doesn't do much in the kitchen at home then.

...."Very good. Now how many piece of the orange that was whole is in front of you now?" I asked.

..."Two."

...."Good. Now, pick up the markers in front of you and draw big letter X in front on top of one of the orange piece." I demanded after putting a marker each in front of the leaders. They did as I asked, expecting more from me.

...."Now, how many pieces of the orange has an X in on its surface?"

..."One."

... "One? One out of?"

.... "One out of two." They chorused.

.... "Are you sure?" I asked, frowning like they were wrong.

..... "Yes. It is one out of two." They chorused, smiling.

.... "Do you now understand?" I asked, satisfied with how good the teaching was. They chorused yes. I expected madam to leave after that but she instead walked into the class, stating that she wanted to learn. The children laughed at that while I was busy watching as each humongous cheek of my madam's derriere bounce as she took unhurried steps to sit at the back. Her ass should be at 46 - 50 inches around and still looked ridiculous despite her height.

.... I quickly turned away and acted like she wasn't in the classroom. We moved from 2 pieces to four and later to ten. Marking up to seven pieces of the fruit and later ten of it, to bring it back to a whole. I sharply used that opportunity to guide them in interpreting word problems before I ended the lesson, giving them classworks and assignment. I quickly took the knives from the leaders and they all returned to their seats. Madam stood up after to leave, giving me a big smile before leaving the class. I smiled back and watched her swaying hips for a while before returning my knives to my bag. She wasn't the prettiest woman, infact she wasn't pretty but damn it, she was well crafted. Her husband surely hit jackpot in his younger days with her.

...... I stayed longer than desired in school before heading to one of my private lesson homes because I was downloading a few things. My phone storage was already full which meant that I needed more storage. A pendrive should do the trick until I had enough on me to get a system. I quickly moved to Fatima's place which was my other private lesson homes. I sat her down and we gisted a little about school before we started work. Did I say that their house was a beautiful semi-detached duplex? Her parents weren't at home although I had seen them around before. Both were tall so it wasn't suprising that their kid was taking after them.

..... It was fun teaching Fatima, although I was always careful not to play with her too much. She talks a lot and liked touching people a lot too. I had seen her mother's violent temper before, ripping one of the pre School teachers apart because her daughter's food flask was missing. I didn't want her wahala and quickly took my leave once I was done with my job. She has three kids by the way, all girls.

.... I bought #200 bread and beans as I was too tired to cook. I greeted those I saw in front of the house when I came in and cared less if they replied my greeting or not. I decided to have my bath first before eating and went to the back of my window to get my bucket when I noticed that my backyard was very clean. It was well swept. I knew the woman sweeping the house never touches my space even though she was paid to do that. My dustbin too was well arranged and properly tied. Who could have done this? It was at this time Mummy Michael decided to pass through wearing one of her colourful leggings. She greeted me, smiling and walked past, swaying her hips heavily. I didn't need anyone to tell that she was the was the one who did the sweeping. Which kind of wahala be this one now? This woman was coming on me strongly.


†****..... I know teaching isn't anyone business but I can't write about a character who is a teacher and not write about him teaching. But not to worry folks, such updates will be few but vital to the story. Tomorrow, we will continue with the main plot. ****†
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 6:25pm On Oct 14, 2019
Whizlight:
Hmmm. I think wanking is worst 4 alex ooo
..... Hmm, okay oh.
LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 6:24pm On Oct 14, 2019
oluwadabira111:
Mr solo abeg come and continue!
..... I don update oh
LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 6:24pm On Oct 14, 2019
Chapter 7

...... "Sex isn't plug and play folks, don't be deceived......" Were the words I heard immediately I was allowed into the house by the maid. She asked me to sit and wait for her madam in the Yoruba language. I was shocked at first when I saw the house and assumed that it was a rented apartment, a duplex by the way but it was too big and wide to be a single building of just that. I would surely get to the root of that later but my God, the house was majestic. I couldn't believe that this kid lives in this kind of home, no wonder he was so lazy.

..... The living room was divided into segments or perhaps sections, seeing that where I was seated was the first room one enters when entering the house and of course was separated from the rest of the living room by a door. The maid had changed the channel to super sports bliz after welcoming me so I couldn't tell the channel those words were aired from but they were very powerful and occupy my thoughts but that didn't stay for long because Tolu soon burst into the room, nearly running into me. He was strangely excited and I never thought he liked me this much with the way he hugged my legs.

.... Grandma soon joined as she scolded her grandson for running off the way he did, as he could have slipped on the beautiful tiles. I greeted Grandma and quickly noticed that she wasn't fluent in the Queen's tongue so I did my best to converse with her in Yoruba. The conversation wasn't flowing because I wasn't a good a speaker of the language, which was quite intentional but I got most of what she was trying to tell me or perhaps what his mother had directed her to tell me.

.... Apparently, Tolu wasn't very good in maths and had issues remembering anything that had to do with Mathematics and calculations. Although, I remember him being able to recount the movies he has watched flawlessly so he didn't have memory issues. It certainly had to do with his interests and how he was taught. I promised that I would do my best but I had to be given free reign on how best to handle him. She frowned a little after that but I assured her that I knew her Grandson's condition and shouldn't be spanked. She relaxed afterwards and spent the next ten minutes telling me stories about how much the boy has suffered, blah, blah, like that was my problem currently.

.... She left soon and I asked Tolu if they had any boards. He replied in the affirmative and I decided to set camp outside so we could be a bit more free to do learning and minimise distractions from the TV and what of you. I asked him about school that day, just to get him in the mood to learn and he said that it wasn't fun because he couldn't use the playground. I told him that he could once he gets better with his handwriting. That said, we started work.

..... I began with skip counting from 2 and we stopped at the 6 times table that day. It was a boring cycle with that skip counting but was highly recommended because that was the foundation of mathematics. After which I explained what I had taught them in class that day in mathematics and to my joy, he recounted the lesson really well. I then watched him do his other assignments guiding where absolutely necessary before taking my leave. I was offered dinner but I humbly refused, lying that I was filled already. Tolu walked me to his gate and waved goodbye. The lesson had started well, tomorrow will see at another estate not far from my place.

.... My mind drifted back to those words that sex wasn't plug and play as a lot of naive first timers assumed it to be. Love, marriage or whatever reason one indulges in it will not save anyone from the hazards of it if one wasn't looking out for himself. I knew for certain that one thing that scared the shitt out of me was sexually transmitted diseases. After watching Baba Titi openly weeping just so that he could take a piss was enough to kill sexual encounters with a stranger but what makes a stranger different from a loved one was the emotional bond.

.... Unfortunately, that bond doesn't protect against infections so my safety rests on my initiative and not any bond. After all, it is said that even your boo had a boo, perhaps the case with a lot of so called married folks; certainly the case of Daddy Michael and who knows the wife too. Although I wonder where I am in all of this? The fall guy or the rebound! What do I want the most? A relationship or a lover? My body was going to explode at some point and I wanted it to with someone I could trust. So who could I trust with the safety of my body; a single woman or a so called married one?

.... Jesus, I was already contemplating sex outside marriage. What was wrong with me? I shook the evil thoughts off my head. I conquered against Ellen and my step mom. I will conquer this too. Although, I was still with my Dad when those temptations came about but now it was different. I lived alone and that changed things completely.
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LiteratureRe: Choices: Another Perspective by solomonbrown64(op): 8:13pm On Oct 13, 2019
Whizlight:
(In brizzy vioce) dis my left eye i take dey watch u
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