FORSAKEN BLESSING Episode 2
EPISODE 2: THE CHILD WHO BECAME LIGHT
Life was not kind to Mrs Titi.
She hawked pure water with baby Akin tied to her back.
She washed clothes for neighbors.
She skipped meals so her son could eat.
Sometimes, hunger knocked so hard that she cried silently at night. But every morning, she stood up again.
Because of Akin.
From a young age, Akin was different.
Quiet.
Observant.
Kind.
He helped his mother fetch water. He shared food with other children even when he had little. Teachers noticed his brilliance early. He always came first, even when he had no textbooks.
Mrs Titi would sit outside their room at night, watching him read under a dim lantern, tears of pride in her eyes.
“This is the child they wanted me to kill,” she would whisper.
Years passed.
Akin grew.
He earned scholarships.
He worked part time.
He never forgot his mother’s sacrifices.
One day, he stood before her and said:
“Mummy, rest. I’ll take care of everything now.”
And he did.
Akin succeeded in life. He became the breadwinner, not just for his mother, but for others too. He built her a better home. He gave her peace. He gave her dignity.
Meanwhile, Baba Samuel aged.
Work slowed down. Strength faded. Children grew and left. One day, he heard the name Akin a successful young man doing great things.
Only then did he realize…
The child he rejected
was the blessing he needed most.
But it was too late.
Because destiny does not beg.
Categorías
Read More
The other maids did not wait long. The moment I stepped into the courtyard, carrying nothing but my thoughts and an empty tray, they surrounded me like curious birds. “So?” one of them asked, lowering her voice. “How did it go?” another pressed. “Did he shout?” “Did he smile?” “Did he even let you leave alive?” I shook my head,...
If love truly announces itself, then gossip announces it louder. I didn’t realize people were watching us until they started talking. At first, it was playful jokes from fellow teachers. Then it became whispers, glances, and knowing smiles. Anytime Daniel and I laughed together or stood too close, I could feel eyes following us. One afternoon, a bold pupil asked, “Madam...
SAMUEL BANKOLE Samuel Bankole, popularly known as Samuel Banks (Arike preorder), a proud son of Ogun State from the vibrant city of Ijebu Ode, has risen as a prominent public figure, an influencer, Skit Maker and a Tiktoker with a massive TikTok following exceeding 1 million. Samuel Banks is a fast-rising Nigerian TikToker, content creator, and skit maker who became widely...
Daniel’s POV Work started faster than I expected. My father didn’t ease me in he threw me straight into meetings, documents, negotiations. Long hours. Sharp conversations. Real responsibility. At first, it felt overwhelming, but slowly, something clicked. I was learning. Not as his son.As a man. Every evening, when I got back to my apartment in Abuja, tired but fulfilled, there...
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six suspects after an attack on Police Tactical Teams by suspected armed herdsmen and militias at Agu Centre, Katsina-Ala/Ukum LGA, Benue State. The September 19 attack left three officers dead, while seven remain missing. Force PRO Benjamin Hundeyin said the suspects are assisting investigators, while CP Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari leads operations to rescue...
