It was a sunny Saturday, and after doing all the chores that had seemed like they will never end, Bukunmi collapsed heavily on her bed, and lay there, staring at the ceiling, not thinking about anything, just trying to rest her back and free herself from exhaustion, maybe fall asleep while she was at that.

'Bukunmi," She heard her mother yell.

Instantly, Bukunmi's eyes shut close, as she pretended to be asleep. Whatever it was that her mother wanted from her again, she certainly ...