Daily Stories

©️ Opeyemi Akintunde As inspired by the DEEP ONE Imade’s POV “Did you arrive safely?” Teju’s message stayed on my screen longer than I intended. “Safely.” I locked my phone and dropped it beside me on the bed. The room felt larger now. Too large for one person who was meant to be two. I…

©️ Opeyemi Akintunde As inspired by the DEEP ONE Imade’s POV We landed just after sunset. The city welcomed us with golden lights and warm air… the kind that clings softly to your skin, like it’s saying stay a while. I stood up slowly, adjusting my bag, suddenly aware that whatever started in the air…

©️ Opeyemi Akintunde As inspired by the DEEP ONE Imade’s POV “So…” he said after a short pause, his lips curving into a gentle smile.. “I guess this is the part where we introduce ourselves like normal people.” I laughed softly. “Yes. That would help.” I replied “I’m Daniel,” he said. “And you are…?” “Imade.”…

©️ Opeyemi Akintunde As inspired by the DEEP ONE Imade’s POV We exchanged our polite apologies … soft voices, careful smiles …but our eyes did most of the talking. Then we both walked into the VIP waiting lounge. I felt it almost immediately. His gaze…Not intrusive…Not rude. Just… present. Like warmth on skin. I tried…

©️ Opeyemi Akintunde As inspired by the DEEP ONE Teju’s POV She really left. The door had closed. The silence that followed was louder than any argument we had ever had. I lay on the bed… then turned. Then turned again. I stared at the ceiling. At the wall. At the door. Any moment now……

©️ Opeyemi Akintunde As inspired by the DEEP ONE Teju’s POV “Hello mummy, good morning ma.” I heard Imade’s voice ring loudly. “Please mum, Teju told me you said we are not having our honeymoon again. Mummy, what exactly do you want from me? You said I should marry him …I have married him. Now…

©️ Opeyemi Akintunde As inspired by the DEEP ONE Teju’s POV I woke up late. Very late. 11:25 a.m. I checked the other side of the bed. Imade wasn’t there. I sat up immediately. Again? Last night she had been at the pool with Beauty. Then she returned, suddenly ready to offer what she had…

©️ Opeyemi Akintunde As inspired by the DEEP ONE.. Teju’s POV When I came out of the bathroom, I stopped short. Imade was dressed for intimacy. Not accidentally. Not casually. Intentionally. The lights were dimmed. Her hair was loosened. Her clothes …carefully chosen. The kind meant to invite, not just exist. For a split second,…

©️ Opeyemi Akintunde As inspired by the DEEP ONE Teju’s POV “Teju… oh my! Feels good to see you too!” Beauty said, acting as though the fifteen minutes we spent together earlier hadn’t happened at all. The switch in her behaviour was suspicious. I quickly assessed the situation. She obviously didn’t want Imade to know…

©️ Opeyemi Akintunde As inspired by the DEEP ONE “Imade!” she screamed. I froze. Who was this beautiful work of art calling my name with so much enthusiasm? “Hiii…” I replied, forcing a smile while my facial expression added, “Sorry… do I know you?” She caught it instantly. “Beauty… Rainbow College!” My entire brain shut…