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THE OTHER GENDER 2

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Photo by  Sofia Sforza  on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/@raisedheroes (Continued from part 1) As Seth Collins approached the judge, she initiated a line of questioning, to which he testified comprehensively. To this day, I still question whether I indeed carried out all the actions the judge mentioned and what exactly Collins attested to. Persisting, the judge posed another inquiry to Mr. Collins, asking bluntly, "Is Mr. Philip Oyelu responsible for all these allegations?" Collins promptly affirmed, "Yes, he is." With little discourse or reflection, the judge tacitly conveyed her belief in Mary's statements.   "Approach, Mr. Philip," the judge commanded. As I complied, I scanned the courtroom, realizing I was the only male present besides Emeka and Collins Seth.   The judge proceeded, declaring, "We will not be hearing from you anymore, as the newly elected president has already deemed you guilty."   In disbelief, I exclaimed, "Is the p

THE OTHER GENDER 1

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(Photo by  Sofia Sforza  on Unsplash) https://unsplash.com/@raisedheroes A Collobaration with Adebanjo Abiola Deborah (email-  abioladeborah123@gmail.com; Instagram- @biiolar) (The Present) I awake to the bright morning; I yawn and stay back on the bed; stretching my bones for few minutes. My face turns to the ceiling which is coated in a white color. I pause for a moment, my eyes still fixed on it; it reminds of Lilian my only child; {it has always been her favorite color}   Some voices outside the window draw my attention. I rise to see what’s happening. I can see two people; a male and a female, exchanging words.   “You idiot, don’t you have manners?!! Didn’t you see my tomatoes before running your useless car over them?!”   “Madam, don’t annoy me this morning o!, you purposely spread your goods on an area where vehicles pass, why won’t I run over it mistakenly?” He fires back; anger building within him.   As I try to understand what exactly is happening or about to happen, she brin