Ordeals Of Life - Episode 4
Please don't mind some of my typography errors. And i hope you like the book.
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Janet was bubbling with activities as she bust into their splashly furnished sitting room.
She greeted her father who was talking on phone absentminded.
She return to her father when she heard something about Anambra.
Dad, are we travelling to Anambra this week? Joyce asked rhetorically.
Yes dear, and am really sorry for just telling you, your mum will explain more to you.
Janet left angrily cuz she have a party to attend in the week end, and this trip to Anambra will is an hindrance already.
She went straight to her mum, ask her angrily of what she heard was true.
She was disappointed when her mother accepted.
My dear, we will be back in 3 days.
Uncle Micheal, your father's brother will have his wedding anniversary this weekend it we have to make things up with him because we were unable to attend his wedding.
Janet just comply and go with us, we set for the journey after your brother arrive from Nairobi tomorrow.
Okay mum, Janet said disappointed.
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Joyce carries the biggest travellers bag while Achiebe carries the smaller one.
MR TEACHER was already at their small MAZDA CAR.
They have a party to attend in Anambra, and it really an opportunity for Joyce and Achiebe.
they've never been to Anambra, not for once.
Mama walk fast if you don't want us to get their in the night.
Achiebe warned.
They set for the Journey.
Achiebe and Joyce makes the journey lively with their jokes and quarrel.
Everyone enjoyed the journey except mama who was thinking of how to sell market and get cash from mama Jumbu.
She don't even understand most grammar they speak during conversation and that really bored her.
They arrived safely at Anambra.
Joyce couldn't hide her feelings and bust out her love for the city.
The dim light with the hibiscus flower that surrounds a house in the street they drove past.
Achiebe makes a joke about a woman that was shouting at her sun, and everyone was laughing. suddenly.......
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I hope you love this one, comments please.
All episodes of this story can be found here >> https://www.ebonystory.com/story/ordeals-of-life
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Nice start but it's too short
Hellen, the next episode won't be short... Trust me. And thanks for the comment
unfortunately I mind the errors if they become too many..this is an international platform so please be mindful and read over your work before you post
Amma, thanks. You are the best.
thank u too Temitope