Purpose Court

24/12/2024

Right Mindset.
Right thinking

20/12/2024

At the traffic light, my patience wears thin.
Dreaming of all the places I could have been.
Staring at my number, it's never my fate,
Waiting's a skill I never planned to cultivate!

12/12/2024

Happiness and sorrow, the trouble makers of life, are like the giant of Africa arguments; everyone has an opinion, and neither side ever truly wins. In the end, virtue is simply a fancy name for managing to smile—or at the very least, not throw your shoe at someone—while surviving the mess of life.

12/12/2024

Step out today, head held high,
Chasing dreams that touch the sky.
If luck dodges, don’t you frown,
Tomorrow’s hustle wears the crown! 🎯😄
Be bold, be proud of yourself
Be loved by the smiles across your lips.

10/12/2024

07/12/2024

FROZEN SHADOWS: GRIT AND GLAMOUR 6

The tension in the room increased when she emerged from the restroom, clad in his baggy shirt, and new doubt. "The bed is yours to keep." Oscar scratched the back of his head and said, "I'll get by on the couch." " No, no. Bukunmi hastily said, "I'll take the couch," but the thought of the freezing draft slapping her spine all night made her already exhausted. They both agreed after a series of courteous rejections, with her taking the couch and him keeping the bed, which was only a few feet away in the little flat. However, the unsaid tension pervaded the air as they became comfortable. Oscar made an effort to ignore the sound of her awkwardly shifting, but Bukunmi's thoughts were racing with 'what ifs'.

The piercing sound of the fire alarm pierced the air, giving the uneasy night a sudden twist. Startled, they both leaped to their feet, their eyes meeting for a moment of mutual fear. “Now what?” Bukunmi cried. "Smoke doesn't smell!" Oscar opened the door, grabbed a jacket, and yelled. Their neighbor, an older man with wild hair, waved sheepishly as the stench of burnt meatballs filled the corridor. I apologize! "Again, I forgot the meatballs!" he exclaimed, displaying a scorched skillet. Oscar and Bukunmi exchanged glances before laughing for the first time that night. Together with the chilly beginning to their unique acquaintance, the ice between them ultimately started to melt.

07/12/2024

FROZEN SHADOWS - GRIT AND GLAMOUR 5

Oscar's sweet smile stayed in Bukunmi's head as she hesitated, holding her bag securely. "Take a stranger home?" What if he's not being sincere? She bit her lip, thinking, "What if this is just another trap?" But as reality set her, the chilling cold made her anxieties go away because she had nowhere to go, no phone, and no way to get in touch with anyone back in Nigeria. She thought, "It's better to bet on warmth than to freeze out here like a discarded loaf of bread in the snow." She let out a long sigh, nodded, and went behind Oscar, keeping a safe distance.

Oscar's humble yet comfortable one-room apartment was a bachelor's retreat, complete with a small kitchenette, a messy desk, and a faded couch. He gave her a towel and added, "Go ahead and use the shower." Bukunmi gave him a wary look, wondering if such generosity could be sincere. Her misgivings were swiftly dispelled by the warm steam emanating from the restroom. As her thoughts raced with a thousand questions, she washed away the cold and fatigue of the day. "Why am I here at all?" She shook her head, wondering if she could truly trust this man. Oscar paced uneasily outside the restroom, struggling with his own thoughts. He argued, "I should give her the couch, but I'll die on the floor, and it's freezing!"

06/12/2024

FROZEN SHADOWS: GRIT AND GLAMOUR 4

However, dreams are frequently hidden in deceit. Bukunmi found herself stranded at the airport upon her arrival in Sweden. She had no contact information, no address, and nowhere to go because the "agent" had disappeared. She clutched her lone bag and wandered the frigid streets for hours, her cheeks frozen with tears.

She didn't meet Oscar until she staggered into a train station lobby in an attempt to avoid the cold. Oscar, with a warm grin, had seen her shivering in the corner while he was waiting for his train. "You appear lost," he observed kindly. "And chilly. Allow me to assist you."

06/12/2024

FROZEN SHADOWS: GRIT AND GLAMOUR 3

A wealthy businessman named Chief Odu, who was serving food at a family meal one fateful afternoon, tasted her sizzling pot of jollof rice and was raving about it. "Who prepared this dish? "This person is someone I want to hire!" he said, rubbing his stomach. Her miracle was just one plate of rice.

Chief Odu gave her a contract to make lunch for his employees after being pleased by her culinary skills. Bukunmi gradually began making a respectable living, regaining her self-esteem, and daydreaming of prospects outside of Nigeria. After she had collected enough money, she trusted a visa agent with her hopes, promising her a job, housing, and stability in Sweden.

04/12/2024

FROZEN SHADOWS: GRIT AND GLAMOUR 1

Oscar trekked through the frozen streets of Skellefteå in the bitter cold, where the long evenings appeared to go on forever. Due to a project that was rigged to fail, he lost his job at a nearby factory, which he sorely needed, and he was left in the dark, hopeless, and desperate. He worked on menial duties during the day and felt sorrow and the icy sting of betrayal at night.

Bukunmi, a Nigerian fashionista who used to oversee the glittering lights of the most prominent runway events in Lagos, was left stranded in this icy village. When her fiancé married another lady on the same day that she had her ideal wedding and a car, her life had taken a nasty turn. She was crying and her hopes were crushed; she sought help from anyone willing to listen, only to be swindled again—this time, her passport stolen and her spirit nearly broken.

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04/12/2024

02/12/2024

No one is coming to save your problems.
Your life's 100% your responsibility.

02/12/2024

09/11/2024

DAYDREAMS AT BERGER-SUYA - 8: Things Changed
While Sule is being deported, the plane stops in France for a layover. After being mistakenly lost by airport security, Sule finds himself in Paris, free but completely lost.

A street preacher from earlier runs across Emeka while she is idly walking around. A flicker of hope is sparked when the priest informs him, "Your dreams still dey with you."

07/11/2024

DAYDREAMS AT BERGER-SUYA - 5: Clash of Fate

Sule can hardly control his feelings of joy as he senses the ship rocking hours after going into hide. But his determination begins to be put to the test by the dim surroundings and the pungent smell of onions combined with fish. "Just small suffering. Na enjoyment go follow," he tells himself.

The argument between Emeka and Musa back at Berger-Suya turns violent. As soon as Musa draws a knife, Emeka is encircled. When all looks lost, a bystander steps in and scatters the gathering. A new chapter begins when Emeka receives an apprenticeship offer from this stranger, a trader who owns a modest electronics store.