The Summer Home
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On the fourth night, Miriam fell asleep on a cushion beside the glass window, curled up with a book beneath the azure glow of the LED lights.
She dreamed she was a sea creature, not a mermaid, but something far stranger. Swimming and gliding through a magical underwater realm full of colourful life. She was at home in this place. This was where she belonged.
The elation of the dreamworld turned to puzzlement when she heard a sound. Slowly, she woke up and heard an unmistakable thump.
Panic
When I saw that, I got scared and didn't know what to do; not knowing what to do, I froze. When things happen, things that can cause me to panic or risky situations out of the ordinary, I freeze. And yes, something big is going to happen in this place today and I'm in it. That furnace is going to explode at any moment and no one has been able to prevent it; that's why I'm the only human being still in this place. I'm in a panic and unable to move or do anything.
Last Market Before the War
"What are we running away from?" Greta finally hit the question. Changing the mood.
But Emil didn’t reply immediately. He stared at the statue in the middle of the square. An angel holding a broken sword, definitely because it has been weathered by too many storms. He looked around like he was avoiding something. Then he whispered,
“I dreamed of tanks last night. Tanks, from the Germans invading our city."
My Only Wish
“Tabatha, I don't think things will work out. He and I said horrible things to each other; things I never thought would come out of his mouth and mine. Please take me home, I need to think.”
Tabatha sighed and did as I asked. She was completely silent on the way. As she dropped me off at my house, she stressed to me to think things through and I just waved back. I locked myself in my room, lay down on my bed, and thought about Jeremy and how I was going to work things out with him. I was scared that my friendship with him would never be repaired.
The Big Girl Chronicles
The next day, she returned to Everyday People Mart with her list in hand, chin held up high, and a strict budget. She moved through the aisles with purpose, trying her best to ignore every item that whispered, “Buy me”. She even calculated the prices as she walked, feeling very proud of herself like she had cracked some mystery code.
She checked out with just under thirty-three thousand Naira. The cashier and Tonye exchanged nods, like two secret agents who understood the gravity of adulting.
The Whispering Ceiling
I watched as she sat quietly for some time. Her eyes perched on the ceiling. Then she looked at me. "I'll have to tell your Uncle first. He's also an engineer and might help. Your Grandpa died with too many unfinished things."
A few days later, my Uncle arrived with some tools we might need, and when I explained Papa's idea to him, we set to work. Cutting through the ceiling, and installing vents to let in air even when there was no light. We made sure to strategically place them where there will be free movement of air. We worked day and night installing insulation boards over the ceiling and walls of the whole house. Mama made sure to make our meals while we worked.
The winning ticket
The lucky man returned to his apartment and was ready to continue partying. The beers and whiskey were still flowing, and he danced to the rhythm of the blues. After all the commotion, Tom walked over to the sofa and lit a cigarette. He wanted to see the ticket of his fortune and put his hand in his pocket but found nothing. He began to search his pockets, and a horrible feeling began to rise in his stomach.
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