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"You know how satan was walking in circles when Jesus was being crucified? That how stalkers are."—Ngozi.

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Ngozi's POV:

Everything was refreshing like it used to be when we came back. Big smiles smeared on their faces as they rummaged over the things bought for them. Adaobi's twirl of happiness, The twins' excited howls, the nostalgic howls of emotion. My heart was lightened.

"Mommy, I'd miss you when I go to school." Adaobi cajoled her siblings into proclaiming the same thing.

I laughed even though my eyes moistened and that has gotten to me. After undressing and showering, my eyes wandered towards the open cupboard where Ike kept...