I did one final crosscheck of our daily activity log to be sure I hadn’t missed any pending emails, returned books or requests from members. Everything looked perfect, so I shut down the computer with a satisfied nod and headed into the changing room. After taking off my work vest, I neatly folded it intoContinue reading “PART 10: The Watch My Grandmother Left Me”
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PART 9: The Watch My Grandmother Left Me
I woke up the next morning feeling like somebody had used my head to play football all night. Between Susan’s betrayal, Nancy’s confession, the existence of a secret group I never knew about and the whole Kemi Kuti situation, my brain couldn’t take it anymore. Still, life no dey wait for anybody and bills certainlyContinue reading “PART 9: The Watch My Grandmother Left Me”
PART 8: The Watch My Grandmother Left Me
As I dragged Nancy into my room, my eyes immediately landed on the complimentary card lying innocently on my bed. Jesus! I quickly sat on it before Nancy could notice anything. Thankfully, she didn’t seem to detect my very suspicious movement because she simply sat beside me on the bed and crossed her legs. IContinue reading “PART 8: The Watch My Grandmother Left Me”
PART 7: The Watch My Grandmother Left Me
I sat on my bed for a while after Nancy walked away, contemplating whether to simply sleep and forget everything or finally confront her. Because honestly, why? Why was I still tolerating all these? The same Nancy that wasn’t even contributing to rent. The same Nancy whose dirty linens I had washed more times thanContinue reading “PART 7: The Watch My Grandmother Left Me”
PART 5: The Watch My Grandmother Left Me
When an unexpected journey filled with friendship, betrayal, hidden family secrets, and the mystery of a long-forgotten legendary artist changes the course of a young woman’s life, you know you’re in for a thrilling ride.The Watch My Grandmother Left Me is a heartwarming story about legacy, self-worth, and the surprising ways destiny finds us. MyContinue reading “PART 5: The Watch My Grandmother Left Me”
PART 3: The Watch My Grandmother Left Me
“Girl, your grandma left you a fortune. My dad has a whole museum of Ari’s collection and he’d love to meet you.” “Huh?” My face scrunched up in confusion. “Like from where to where? How did ‘meet her dad’ enter this conversation?” The silent dialogue in my head made me miss her next line untilContinue reading “PART 3: The Watch My Grandmother Left Me”
PART 2: The Watch My Grandmother Left Me
I was literally fuming because I felt insulted. So I turned to my other friends in the group and asked, “Didn’t you both hear what Susan said to me? Or are you all just going to act like it’s okay for her to talk to me like that?” Then Nancy rolled her eyes and saidContinue reading “PART 2: The Watch My Grandmother Left Me”
The Watch My Grandmother Left Me
Yesterday, my friends invited me to a long-overdue hangout. I was initially hesitant to attend due to my limited financial resources, which I felt my friends often overlooked. It has been two years since I last purchased new clothes, hair, or accessories. I also did not want to feel out of place in the group.Continue reading “The Watch My Grandmother Left Me”