What Could Have Been Chapter 13

I woke up feeling very light. After the discussion last night with my dad, when I got into the room, I cried for hours, releasing and purging years of anger, resentment, blame, and frustration. I was going to see Tochi tomorrow and I knew what I was going to tell him. I was still young […]

“Angela, baby. What of that guy? Tobe abi na wetin?” He definitely remembered Tochi’s name. I knew he was going to ask. We were on the way to Eliam’s school. I thought about telling him the whole truth or omitting certain things. I settled for the truth. I was tired of lying and covering up

Just like the typical Tochi, whenever he noticed me withdrawing, he intensified his efforts. Since the last call, he had been calling more often and sending me funny memes and skits. I remained cold though. I had been thinking a lot and was not totally sure, I might even regret it, but I was willing

“Mummy, I want to talk to you.” I was at home and my dad had not returned from work. Eliam was busy colouring a book if that was what you’d call what he was doing.  “I am a little bit tired, Angela. I hope it’s not too serious and won’t take too long.” “No. I

It’d been days since Zabby and I spoke about my fight with Tochi. I noticed that she only listened and validated me, nodding occasionally as I spoke, rubbing my arms, and inserting comments where necessary. I felt heard and relieved, but I was curious about what she had to say. I needed her perspective. I

“Tochi, it’s almost the New Year and we haven’t seen each other.” “See, I was about to say that you should count yourself lucky that I am a very patient man. You haven’t seen me in ten months, no sex, nothing. I haven’t seen my son either, only video calls. But you are always worth