“My Girlfriend Of Five Years Left Me On My Graduation Day Because I Hadn’t ‘Become Something.’ Months Later, I Was Carrying Blocks For 13 Naira Each When She Pulled Up In Her New Man’s G-Wagon And Laughed, ‘Is This The Big Plan?’ She Had No Idea What I’d Just Found In A Stone On My Way Home.”

and sat staring at the table. “Ekenna, you’ve been staring at that table since I entered. What did you find?” “Just a stone.” “You brought a stone home? We have plenty of stones outside.” “I know, but this one is different. Something about it caught my attention.” “Then why are you looking at it like it owes you money?” I took it to a place where I continue reading …