Season 5: Changing Maria

  We were already in the train heading to Vadstena via Linkoping when Sister Eve called and asked if I was still going to Pax Marie Convent. I told her that i was already in the train heading South to … Continued

  She had landed at the Arlanda Airport Stockholm and got delayed at the immigration control. According to her, they wanted to know what she was coming to do in Sweden. After telling them she was coming for a visit, … Continued

  “When was the last time you spoke to Serena in Nigeria?” I asked. “We talk on the phone all the time. I even called and told her that i was going to Sweden. She told me that i was … Continued

  Human beings were known to translate things the way it suited their ego and personality. Dreams were dreams but there was this general notion that dreams meant the opposite. Therefore when we dreamt about a bad thing, we translated … Continued

  Maria, Precious and I went to the Reverend Father that evening. He opened and welcomed us into the already familiar sitting room in the sixth floor of the large modern building. I didn’t wait for permissions before i lowered … Continued

  “I don’t speak or understand your language Sir, I don’t live here” I said to the man who had spoken a language I didn’t understand to me. “Who is the woman with you?” he repeated his question in English. … Continued

  “Baby, Your phone is ringing” I shouted at the bathroom door. She said she would call the person back when she returned. Ten minutes later, Maria called Aunty Joy in Venice. She had called to tell Maria that her … Continued

  “I am leaving the house as soon as Aunty Joy calls from the airport. Since i don’t know how long she will stay here, i better take my bag along. I am sure she will be sleeping in our … Continued

  “We are at home now. She is here with two beautiful girls” It was a message i received from Maria. I wanted to reply and shout at her; i warned her earlier not to contact me if the situation … Continued

  “When Rita said she couldn’t walk anymore, i thought she was joking. We had stopped and rested in the sand for 30 Minutes and when we were ready to go, she sat where she was and said she can’t … Continued