Behind Her Smile – Episode 15
Miriam and Chioma returned to the palace. They found Esther in the backyard, muttering incoherent words. “Esther, what’s wrong with…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 12
“Michael, please nah,” Miriam pleaded for the umpteenth time, praying he’d let go of her. “I have to go before…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 17
Son, I’m happy you’re finally awake,” the Queen said, with a smile all over her face. She sat beside Michael…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 16
With a heavy heart, Chioma folded the Queen’s clothes and tossed them into a traveling bag. The Queen had refused…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 18
Good afternoon my people,” Ezinne greeted the crowd before her. “Today we are celebrating Ngala herself and we will all…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 10
Miriam!” Esther called, shaking Miriam who turned restlessly in bed. “Miriam, wake up.” Miriam woke up with tears in her…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 9
Two weeks had passed since another palace guard, Mike, suffered the same fate as Obinna, tossing everyone into wild panic.…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 13
“Esther, I have something to tell you,” Amara said, advancing toward Esther in the room. “What is it?” Esther asked.…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 14
“Is this where she lives?” Miriam asked Chioma who led her toward Ezinne’s hut. “Yes,” Chioma said. “And she already…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 8
Two days had passed since Obinna’s death. The whole palace was shaken, and no one knew what would happen next.…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 11
Chioma walked into the servants’ quarters, studying the maids as they cleaned the room. “Ella, how did you find out…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 4
“Miriam! Miriam!” Ella picked up pace, trying to catch up with Miriam as she walked along a corridor in the…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 6
“Joy, have you heard?” Angel asked Joy. The two girls were heading for the stream, with empty buckets in their…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 5
“Miriam, please take these clothes to the Prince’s room,” Chioma said, advancing to Miriam with some laundered clothes. “What?” Miriam…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 2
Sat on a stool behind the palace, Miriam mused over the news Ella had brought. Her hair danced shyly in…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 7
Queen Jaja knew this story all too well, and it was one she had hoped she would never hear again.…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 1
Story Written by MICKY MARTINS Her heart swelling with a news she could not contain, Ella raced into the room…
Behind Her Smile – Episode 3
“No, please don’t kill me,” Miriam screamed. Her feet pounded the ground, kicking dirt backward and she trudged forward, leading…