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                                                                                                                         SISI EKO The Driver walked closer to Abigail and took a look at her for a moment. He took of his shade and smiled. Are you Abigail?" He enquired. Abigail stood still and responded with a nod. Then he stretched forth his hand.  "I'm Banky, the Banker." The young man said as they shook hands. Abigail lightened up. "Okay, you're welcome." She replied. "Well, Chief sent me to give you an amount of money so can we go inside?" Banky said. "Sure!" Abigail replied as she turned around and led the way.  ************* Abigail's  Mother was quite w...
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                                                                                                                                   SISI EKO. Abigail laid on the bed and stared at the ceiling.  She was quite motionless as she pondered over the conversation she had just had with her mother over the Phone coupled with the demands on her to permanently join the Dance Troup.  Abigail had become apprehensive over her Father's ultimatum.  She definitely did not want to miss out on Chief's mouth watering proposal. Abigail thought she had so much she wanted to achieve that she needed more time to take a definite decision.  She knew s...
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                          SISI EKO. Abigail's Mother was in the kitchen roasting some plantains. She sang as she placed them on the grill one after the other.  Then her husband walked in.  He stood and watched his wife for a while as she continued singing, unaware of his presence. Then, Abigail's Father moved closer as he cleared his throat severally.  Immediately, his wife turned around.  "Ahan! Papa Abigail, I no know say, you don enter kitchen o!" She exclaimed, quite surprised.  "Well, I really need to talk to you about this Abigail's issue." Abigail's Father said. Abigail's Mother turned down the fire and paid close attention to her husband.  "Papa Abigail, I dey hear you." She replied.  "The Ajibades called me today, they will be visiting in two days time." Abigail's Father said. ✍          (The Story Continues..) Written by Ejiro Em...
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                        SISI EKO. "Abigail henceforth, your movements will be with tight security measures." Chief replied as he headed out of the house and drove off.  For a moment Abigail was distraughted as she flung herself on the couch.  She pondered over what Chief had stated. Despite his benevolence, Abigail had become weary of Chief's endless monitoring! More than ever before, Abigail had become desperate for her freedom, however she wasn't so sure how she would survive without Chief's constant provision. Then she remembered the Dance Troup. Abigail wondered what they could be up to.  Then she dialed Samuel's number. "Hello Abigail!" He responded. "Hello Samuel, how are you?" Abigail responded.  "We are fine..hey! We did not see you the other day, what happened? Aren't you interested in the Dance Troup again?" Samuel inquired.  Abigail hesitated. ✍         ...