Wolfax Diaries

This is close to Auntie Vivian’s experience but in her case she didn’t have a child. It was one of the best families I’ve ever seen. Her husband was a homely person. He seldom talks and accepts everything. A prayerful husband; respectful in all his doings and relationships. We all loved him until the cat was let out of the box. Uncle Henry had two families. One was with Auntie Vivian and the other was that useless lady called Salome.  Auntie Salome was Auntie Vivian’s closest friend. All the way from primary school through university they were close. They shared everything they had to the point she started sharing her friends husband.   Immediately she gave birth to the first child she disappeared into thin line. It was the third child who was a boy that broke the camel’s back. Auntie Vivian was driven out of a home she built herself and her supposed best friend took over. I told myself this will not happen in Jesus name. Nosa! I thought to myself. How on earth ...

The Ojekunle’s family accepted me with all happiness. There was always this look of heaven sent whenever I met an uncle or aunt. I thought I was the happy person; but I discovered the family was happier than me. They have always prayed for Rotimi into meting a good woman and suddenly I fell into that position. I loved them too and one thing I was sure of was; I was gone from that terror mansion I grew up from.  With Lois starting crèche today I knew for the first time I would be having some relief. Even when Lena is in school; Lois wouldn’t let you sleep else she is sleeping. I thought I was going to build my home with domestic aids but Rotimi didn’t permit that. I had to do all the work myself. But he helps sometimes though. Now the bags were packed and all set for school. Their father was dropping them off but I would go and pick them when it’s time for closing. I kissed my daughters and wished them a lovely day in school as I helped them into the back seat. I could ...