| LETTER OF AFFECTION |
Dear Hope,
In a thousand ways, I have let you down
In a thousand ways, I have concurred with my demons.
In a thousand ways, I have denied you your identity.
Although you are a product of the worst moments of my life, I have no one but myself to blame.I was young and naïve still; I could not look you in the eyes and take pride in my identity as a breast host.
I can not change the past or bring back the years you spent outside of my motherly love and affection.I can only take your hands and tell you how much I want to be here for you in a thousand ways🤍
YourLovelyMother
Eniola Hope Balogun
|Mr AYO BALOGUN's MANSION, FESTAC LAGOS|"Rukky enters the dining room, her expression filled with purpose."
ENIOLA:
(Excitedly getting up from her seat)
Any update?RUKKY:
Yes, dear.ENIIOLA:
Then what are we waiting for?
Please book an appointment with them today!
(She starts to leave the room)RUKKY:
Where are you going, Eniola?ENIOLA:
To the bathroom.
I can't let her see me like this.RUKKY:
Take it easy, Eniola.
They want to meet on their terms.ENIOLA:
What does that mean?RUKKY:
They will call when they are ready to meet you.ENIOLA:
Why are they doing this to me, Rukky?
I'm not asking for much, I just want to meet my daughter."Ayo enters the dining room, his presence commanding attention."
Mr A BALOGUN:
Which daughter?RUKKY:
Sir, you're back?
We didn't realize you had come in.Mr A BALOGUN:
Why would you notice I'm home when you spend half your day gossiping or engaging in meaningless conversations?ENIOLA:
(She smiles at Ayo)
Welcome, Daddy.
I assume you're here for your anniversary.Mr A BALOGUN:
Yes, my dear. You know your mother hasn't forgiven me for what happened last year.
So I promised myself I wouldn't miss today for anything in the world.RUKKY:
Aww, God, when will it be my turn?
I hope to fall in love this year. Oh.Mr A BALOGUN:
If I were both of you, I would put myself out there for marriage.
(He turns to Eniola)
Especially you, Eniola. Unless you want your grandfather to choose a groom for you.
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FESTAC
General FictionThe opening scene of the saga story depicts a rich Nigerian family, the Baloguns, enjoying a Sunday afternoon meal in the luxurious Banana Island, Lagos. Despite being a powerful player in Nigerian politics, Chief Balogun is shown to be just like an...