This seemed to placate the old beggar. He took her by the hand and led her through the crowded bar and out the back door. The bush outside was cold, dark and dirty, filled with rubbish. As soon as they were outside the door, Fayemi pushed her up...
Abike took a deep breath, reminding herself of Fayemi’s beautiful letters. Love is blind, and his heart was beautiful. He was her one true love. She tentatively approached his table and started to sit down opposite him, her eyes wide as she...
Sweetest Abike, Very soon, I will pluck the flower of our love, and we will be together. Alas I am unable to come to you at the palace, but perhaps you could come to me. I will be waiting tonight at the Segun’s Palm Wine Joint. Find the blue rose...
Sweetest Princess Abike, You have stolen my heart, my sweet cherry pie. I love you more than anything in this world. I would give you the stars in the sky. You will taste so good when we finally are together. Love always, Fayemi “He’s so...
