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|  | | Difficult Choices
After the departure of Janice the American wife, Lola does everything to erase the memory of Janice from their husband’s heart. The story is like nothing else on the market today. “Difficult Choices” is a novel that continues with the story of Olufemi, Janice and Lola. Janice falls in love with Olufemi a Nigerian who unknown to her is already married to Lola who is waiting for him to return to Nigeria. When Janice discovers the truth, she wishes she had investigated his culture before getting married to Femi. Difficult Choices is the story of an unusual love triangle.
Jide," Lola began as they entered the early morning rush hour traffic, "I don't know what to do anymore. Olu is not the same. I know that he tries to act as though nothing has happened, but I feel that he is not happy; he tries too hard to please me," Lola said sadly as her friend watched the road, trying to choose his words carefully.
"Lola, my friend, I have known Olu for many years. Since Janice left, I have been observing the two of you. I can see that things are not going well. I intend to speak to Olu when I get a chance. He is always busy these days. He seems to be lost inside | |  | | The Other Wife
What would you do if you, an American woman met, fell in love with and married a Nigerian man; and then once he’s moved you off to Nigeria, found out he is already married to a woman there? Not only that, but also you find out you are carrying his child!
In a remarkable debut novel – dramatic, eloquent, and wholly original – Wanda Arrington Akorede fuses a story that tests modern sensibility with the drama and reality of today’s African culture. She vividly brings to life the characters: two women, and one man who is eventually forced to make an agonizing and fateful choice.
I had just finished helping Joseph, the steward, dry the dishes and put them away.
"Is there anything else you require tonight?" he asked.
I told him no and went to join Ajoke and Taju Jr. watching television. I asked Joseph if he wanted to join us. As we were walking into the den, the doorbell rang. I wondered who it could be at this time of night, because the family would not return until tomorrow. Joseph opened the door and there stood a strange man, a Nigerian, tall, well dressed, and attractive, who spoke to Joseph. He appeared to be familiar with the steward. Suddenly |
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