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Patience, by Candace Arthuria Williams

23/2/2021

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TRAVEL
She is my buddy's wife. But he has always been a pig. During our schooldays, he would sneak out at night to meet Lula. He had a princess, but he coveted a sow.

Stephanie was naive. She believed every word he ever said. Or maybe she just pretended not to know. Lately, he’s been slapping her around. What kind of man could do that to an angel? Especially now that she’s pregnant.

He told me he was leaving. This morning he did. What a blessing to have a daughter. Culmination of our prayers.

Adios, sayonara, bon voyage and oink-oink, Fred.
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Pamela Kennedy
23/2/2021 03:55:43 pm

It's sad that life is like that at times, but they are blessed that Fred's gone (maybe to h*ll).

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Peggy Gerber
23/2/2021 03:56:47 pm

Good riddance to bad rubbish. So glad Stephanie and her baby are safe. Love the ending. Oink-oink Fred.

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Swapan k Banerjee
23/2/2021 04:28:50 pm

The limit of our patience will continue to be tested, Candace. But the sickle will come when its time to weed out the evil. That's firm belief. Trust.

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Marie Johnson-Ladson
23/2/2021 08:00:23 pm

Sometimes people are in a relationship and are blind to what is going on. That's why they say love is blind. Glad Stephaine had someone to step up to love and care for her and her child. Great story!

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Sue Clayton
24/2/2021 12:58:07 am

A ready made family for one; perhaps to wallow in life's pigsty for the other. Each gets what they deserve.

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Mary Wallace
24/2/2021 04:48:35 am

So glad patience paid off.

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Candace Arthuria Williams
24/2/2021 01:48:23 pm

Thank you to my homies, Peggy and Marie. And to the ever faithful, What would we do without Mary and Sue....and Pamela....and Swapan. You guys are such an encouragement.

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