#stage-play

THE FRACTURED BLISS 5

THE FRACTURED BLISS 5

On the day of the court hearing, everything went on smoothly but there was a mild drama in court. All parties involved were present. Ada and Bishop as the accused on one side while Bayo was at the other end with his family. The presiding judge came in with a stern face and took her seat. As the case was being called, she hushed the clerk.

Judge: I am very interested in this…

THE FRACTURED BLISS 4

THE FRACTURED BLISS 4

Three hours later, the police arrived. Mr. Fakumo was placed on Intensive Care Unit, while Mrs. Fakumo was treated for bruises. The police asked a question and Bishop answered immediately

Bishop: It’s a case of domestic violence

Police: and you are?

Bishop: Friend of the family and neighbour (pointing at their neighbour)

The police got their address and promised to come as…

THE FRACTURED BLISS 3

THE FRACTURED BLISS 3

Later that evening the children were seated watching tv. Bayo was at the dining reading a book when Ada’s phone rang. She ask to know who was calling and her husband responded that it was Bishop. She screeched from the kitchen to the dinning and wrestled the phone from her husband.

Bishop: Ada Owerri

Ada: good evening (she giggled while she went back to the kitchen)

Bishop:…

THE FRACTURED BLISS 2

THE FRACTURED BLISS 2: FRIDAY NIGHT 09/05/2012

Bayo called at about 8pm that he was in town and on his way home but stuck in traffic

Bayo: My love

Ada: what now?

Bayo: can you please prepare a hot meal for me?

Ada: at this time of the night? Am tired

Bayo: please am hungry and crave for a decent meal. Not that Okpa and Abacha

Ada: what would you love to eat?

Bayo: How about semovita

Ada: I’ll get…