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was going to Makarfi plaza, what were you doing there?", Mr. Obed, F

a book titled "The Smart Money Women" when her fat

xion. Fola's mother on the other hand was dark in complexion. She is a b

nd her complexion and skin type from her

an open day event where parents usually visit the school and are taken to their children's respective classes t

sing with her form teacher, a classmate of hers named Lizzy whispered

r. "You know she just got married and I was unable to att

yam Alabi?",

s the one",

ryam is also

tied the knot with her

waiting for?", he

ated from high school the same year. Maryam is 25 and she is 2 years older than me. I am st

d I can't keep you in my house forever. It's high time

her father was always i

wants to get rid o

nd to achieve before getting married. For now, my education is my top priority and

for you already, have you

ere joking", Fola said

to take up your academic expenses so

eone I don't know or love and definitel

ou are being childish and insensible

his is not so

o oppose me?", he

ad, b

called from behind,

daughter", Mr. Obed said an

a sad face and Mrs. Obed beck

d Fola's room an

ur father especially when he is angry. You know how ill- tempered h

me off. It seems to me like he can't wait to just

is what I intend to let you know. It is not your father's fault", Mr

of our relationship. I love him and I know he loves me too even though he doesn't show it. Deep down, I didn't want him to bring in a new wife but because I did not want to be a selfish being, I supported him. Your father's friend, Mr. Garba, who works with NNPC and who is now a politician, convinced him from taking another wife. I remembered him telling your father that he gave birth to his only son after 10 years of marria

ar. We were left with only this house which your father almost sold but I was totally against it. We pleaded with Mr. Garba to help your father secure a job which he did but the pay was little. We were unable to recover our lost asset and your father refus

th to a girl who we lost to measles at the age of 2. During your sister's birth, I had some complications so the doctor advised me to

visit. You were 9 years old then and he said Mr. Garba told him that since I haven't been able to produce an heir for him, he should consider Olamide as his heir on the condition that you will be betrot

betrothed?",

son. It is more like a promise that is meant to b

alls me his wife?

u ever since you were born. His late mother's na

usband for me when I was a child without my

an do about it. I am so sorry for keeping it away from you all this while. I never liked the idea and I have

hing?", Fola sobbed, moving

d to Mr. Garba. Like I said, yo

come up with something?

hat your father doesn't need Olamide to be heir, but the more I think of it, the more absurd it sounds. It is obvious

, Fola weeped unable to co

ght from the beginning. Maybe I should give child

mum, don't do that. Your life is at

want to do t

with it than lose you", she replied wip

ive, Mr. Garba was in a way working in my favour because this engagement was meant to st

e way out?"

I saw him was when he graduated from the University and that was before

Fola ex

r mother as

want to start suppo

should get to know each other.... who knows maybe you can

in frustration while her

aid to Fola and engulfe

best. I know you don't believe i

right", Fola replied sarcastically whil

that hurts.

oo will get along well enough and you will learn to love each other but if he

you m

aying for the best. Also, be strong and ready my dear. Your father's persistence

my", Fola

God bless you", her m

spered. "Bless you

t each other