TALES BY ADENIKE

~Inspired by a true life story Remi was wrong. My smile looked great. I took several crazy poses in front of the mirror and laughed. My body stilled and my laughter died as several of her words flashed through my mind. I moved towards the mirror and bared my teeth. My critical assessment of them showed one thing, they've not changed. So, what did she mean when she said I shouldn't widen my lips when I smile?  "Miss Akinrinde." Someone knocked. "Are you in there?" "Yes."  I widened my lips and frowned. I should have asked her what she meant. "Your interview is starting in fifteen minutes." I hurriedly grabbed my bag and took one last look at the mirror.  "Miss Akinrinde?" I opened the door and smiled at the lady who I'm sure Remi would be glad to meet. I widened my smile. I would do all I could to prove her wrong. The lady blinked, then smiled. "Have we met? You're smiling like we've been introduced." "...

Three years after Prince Dovian's death, there are rumours of his return all over Eritonia's capital city. Several believe the rumours, others don’t. Members of the royal family are also divided in their beliefs.  The truth about the prince can only be revealed by Drella. After all, she had witnessed the murder of Prince Dovian. (No spoilers). Get your free copy now.  

  Unbidden, I remembered Kemi calling me Jay. My brows creased. I never introduced myself to her as Jay. The only person I recently told wanted to get me arrested. I released a soft breath as realization dawned. "Oh my God! The ring!" The road chose that moment to get cleared and my phone vibrated. A tightening in my chest made me cautious. It was best I deleted the text without reading it. But—I sighed—I couldn't. Sweat broke out of my face and I returned my phone to my pocket. Kemi already got my address and was waiting for me. How did I ever forget my wallet in the bag? I glanced at the cabman. He didn't look like one to work without pay.  *** Simply put, I was at the end of my wits. Having to collect my wallet from her with the cabman watching made me uncomfortable. And having to explain Kemi's presence to my brother bruised my ego. Tola struggled with laughter when I told him the story behind my spotted suit. I clenched my hands. I wouldn't have bothered ...