"A Mother's reckoning"
Oluwagbenga Abiola@oluwagbengaabiola322369
3 months ago
A Mother's reckoning
Chapter 1: "Fractured Lives"_
In the bustling metropolis of Lagos, where the sounds of honking horns and chatter filled the air, Maya's world was crumbling. Her marriage, once a beacon of hope, had become a fractured mirror, reflecting the shards of her broken dreams. Her husband, once her rock, now seemed like a stranger, his eyes cold and distant.
Maya's thoughts turned to her children, her reason for living. Aria, her eldest, was a stunning 12-year-old, with skin like polished ebony and hair like a wild tangle of black silk. Her eyes, once bright with curiosity, now seemed to hold a deep sadness, like the ocean after a storm.
Lila, her middle child, was a creative 9-year-old, with a wild spirit and a heart full of love. Her hair was a curly brown mop, and her eyes sparkled like diamonds in the sunlight. But now, her smile seemed forced, like a flower blooming in the shade.
Kael, her youngest, was a rambunctious 6-year-old, with a grin that could light up a room. His eyes were a bright brown, like the earth after a spring rain, and his hair was a messy blond mop. But now, his laughter seemed muted, like a bird with a broken wing.
As Maya navigated the treacherous landscape of her marriage, she knew she had to protect her children. She began to make plans, to weave a safety net around them, to shield them from the fallout of her fractured life.
But little did she know, the storm was just beginning. A mysterious phone call, a whispered threat, and a sense of unease settled over her like a shroud...
Written by Abiola Oluwagbenga
