The Abuja night was warm, the December air heavy with spice and smoke. In the Moses family garden, a bonfire crackled to life, sparks drifting into the sky. Chairs circled around it, the family gathered, laughter louder than the flames.
A JBL speaker was set at the corner, playing a perfect Christmas song that enhanced the ambience of the moment.
On the first day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree
…
On the second day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree
…
On the third day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Three French hens
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree
Ian and Sophia sang alongside the lyrics, causing Sam to roll his eyes at them.
Though he long accepted the fact that his best friend was dating his sister already, sometimes, watching them act all lovey dovey still bugged him.
'F*ck! Why am I even thinking about them?'
Kayla sat close to Sam, her head on his shoulder.
