AMAKA RICHARD:
I arrived home late in the evening due to the traffic. My son was already fast asleep on the bed, when I came into the room.
I didn't meet Maureen's mother in the living room, and so Maureen and I went to her room for me to unwind and have my bath.
"Welcome, Amaka. How was work today?" Maureen asked me as I undressed out of the corporate wear that I had worn to the office.
My mind was in turmoil. How do I begin to start explaining to Maureen about all that has happened today?
"Amaka?" Maureen called my name again, and I jolted out of my reverie.
"Yes, what did you say?" I asked her as she stood there dressed in a green nightdress, and she sighed and walked up to meet me.
"Where was your mind? I was asking you a question right now, and you appeared lost. What were you
