Short Story: BP4 Flashcards
What happened as they approached the front door, side by side?
The lady informed Abaeze of the poor state of her house
What did Abaeze notice in front of her house?
The lady’s flower bed filled with bright pink ixora flowers
What happened when she opened the door?
The two were confronted with a foul smell of dirty clothes and blood?
What did Abaeze do upon entering the house?
Abaeze squinted his eyes and held his breath
What did the lady make once in the house?
A glass of Zobo, a traditional Nigerian drink, for the two of them
What did Abaeze tell the lady whilst drinking?
About his life
What did the man say to the lady about his life?
He was a former businessman and was in cue at the embassy to apply for a visitors visa to surprise his wife in America
What did the man describe proudly and happily?
The life he shared with his wife
What did Abaeze and his wife do together?
How they always travelled, how she always cooked his favourite foods, how they always laughed.
What did the lady do when the man was describing his wife?
The lady sat there, silently.
