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HOOK, LINE AND SINKER (Episode 8)

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No, she was not allergic to any fruit juice. At least, not until four years ago. She had landed in the hospital a second time and had been admitted for longer based on her request. She contacted Sharon the second day after becoming a bit stable, just to alert her and to request that she come by the hospital whenever she could. The doctors were not saying anything major, and if they were, her aunt was doing a good job at concealing it and calming her down with the stereotypical ‘you’ll be fine my dear’ response. Sharon, who was a nutritionist by profession and generally, a know-it-all person looked her in the eye one of those days  doting  aunty Dupe was not around and asked: "What exactly did the doctors say is wrong? I know first pregnancies can be tough for some people but it's the second time you're coming here in less than two months..." "I don't know. I'm just tired..." Bisola sat up on the hospital bed and reached for the bottle

HOOK, LINE AND SINKER (Episode 7)

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The next day couldn't have begun on a better note. First, it was Peju apologizing genuinely for making the call the previous night. It was rare to find Peju apologizing for anything even if she was wrong. She always found an excuse to justify her actions. Next, was a credit alert from one of the magazines Bisola wrote for as a side job. And the best part was breakfast already made by the excited bride-to-be, Peju. The usual early morning rush made it almost impossible to have a proper breakfast before going to work. "This is the best bribe ever." Bisola smiled at her cousin. She rushed her sandwich and tea and hurried out of the house with Peju. "You're welcome. Now the keys please..." Peju smiled and stretched out her hands to receive the car keys from a stunned Bisola. "Oh wow. We should fight more often..." Bisola laughed as she helped herself into the passenger's seat while Peju took the wheels. Even though Bisola loved driving, th

HOOK, LINE AND SINKER (Episode 6)

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Hello people. She's Back!  I need to apologize to everyone for going silent for almost a month now. I'm extremely sorry. A whole bunch of things came up requiring urgent attention and it was literally impossible to blog.  Big thanks to everyone that sent a message and/or called to check up on me. Hook, Line and Sinker is back on track. I am aware that many of us would need to refresh our memories on the story. It is for this reason I have dropped links to the first five episodes below.  Sit back, relax and enjoy the story. Don't forget to drop a comment after the read.  Thank you. P.S: I hope we all like the new poster for the story.  PREVIOUS EPISODES: Episode 1 ;  Episode 2 ;  Episode 3 ;  Episode 4 ; and  Episode 5 *** "Hello. Akin, right?" He stretched out his hand to shake him. "Afternoon. Yes, I'm Akin" Akin stood up from his seat as he shook hands with Marcus. "I hope you've not