December came with no excitement for Kamsi. She did not know the days or dates any longer and that did not bother her.

Her life seemed to be paused. She was stuck without a plan for a way forward or what next. The emptiness of the house during work days was not favoring her and Maka came, a constant reminder of her imperfect life.

She felt a little happiness and also hurt as she sat on the bed and watched Maka try to zip her travelling bag which was stocked with onions Genevieve got her saying it was cheaper in Abuja.

"I'm tempted to leave these onions, " Maka said....