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TISHA CHAPTER 18 – ALUTA QUARTERS
Gradually, everything settles around me. The youth corpers catch their fun by going to Ife or the palm-wine joint in Abagboro, which I found amusing, because I never knew it existed. When I’m in the mood to have a refreshing, relaxing evening, I follow them. Read More
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TISHA CHAPTER 17 – SUITOR
Ajao insists I follow him home with the roast bird, sure his mother would want to appreciate me. I find nothing wrong in that and silently pray Bisi will be in front of the house. Seeing her in school has gradually become not enough. Read More
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TISHA CHAPTER 16 – BACKSTORY
I stopped going to the stream early on Saturday to respect my friendship with Ajao. I discovered the boy was quite enterprising and his stone-sling brings home birds and small animals for food. We soon establish a teacher-student relationship where he taught me to sling and I teach him English. Read More
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TISHA CHAPTER 15 – AJAO
I attend the church on Sunday morning as I normally do and sit at the back because I got there late. The fun at the Erin Ijesa was just what I needed to lift off some of my burdens. Steve and Toro quarrel throughout the fun trip and for the first night in a week, I sleep without the x-rated vocals. Read More
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TISHA CHAPTER 14 – CLASSIFIED
I remain on my back long after Ajao left, a deep longing for a rewind seated in my belly. Can I trust him to keep the secret? At least he turned and left without a word, which was as good as it was bad. Read More
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TISHA CHAPTER 13 – SATURDAY RITUAL
An inner demonic clock wakes me on Saturday morning. It’s a bit cold, and I put on my sweater. It is not logical but I wear my canvas shoes and put on a face cap.
The walk to the stream is quick, like someone is on my trail. I shut out the voices in my head and pull the face cap closer. Read More -
TISHA CHAPTER 12 – CONFRONTATION
I do my Saturday washing on Sunday night because that’s when I revive from death. Toro and Steve hang around each other and play like little kids. Jang simply stays back in Kenny’s room. So I get to enjoy the noisy vocals alone at night. Read More
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TISHA CHAPTER 11 – BACK TO THE STREAM
Horny and disoriented from a fevered sleep, I get up early and head for the stream. Fortuna is brushing her teeth right in front of her room. Just what I hate. I’m not a tidy person, but litter and dirt drive me crazy. The rains have ceased and the harmattan sets in. Read More
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TISHA CHAPTER 10 – MR. LAGOS
I don’t see Toro till the end of the day. She has vanished with Steve Eko aka Mr. Lagos. The others speculate they may have gone to ‘town’ together. I assist Jang in settling down in my room. The space is small, the bed as well, but we’re men so no problems there. Read More
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TISHA CHAPTER 9 – YANSH WAR
Mr. Akande is insufferable. Could have been better if he had anything to offer. I am beside myself with anger and humiliation as the old man inspects the yansh. I plan all the words I will give Toro. It’s just been three days since the flogging. Read More
