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Mercy had a life that many envied. She was a successful accountant who was quickly climbing the corporate ladder. She was somewhat of a celebrity, not only in her office but also in her profession. Her boss would always pick her to attend…
There are only so many secrets you expect your partner to keep, a few traits that could go unnoticed in two years. But nothing prepares you for when the secrets come to light, and you have to wonder if the person in question, is the same…
Michelle called late in the afternoon to invite me to Nakuru for this fun, spontaneous enjoyment that would fill my pockets at the end of the weekend. We had done this before, so, I was pretty pumped when she mentioned that I will be paid…
Sam was this dashing man who looked good in almost everything he wore, even in his work uniform. We met in school, he was on the security detail at the school where l I taught French. Police officers are rarely my type, but something about…
I was feeling nauseated when we got back from the party that evening, and I assumed it was the liquor. We were out celebrating his new job, so we had too much to drink. I threw up almost an hour later, and I felt whole again. Tom had…
Sabina is the seventh lady we have hired since the birth of our firstborn, Lawal. She started work two months before she turned eighteen, and it rattled me a little bit. Recently admitted to the bar, upholding the constitution has suddenly…
Today on Pearls And Heels we catch up with Abigail Nyaguthii Maina. Abigail Nyaguthii Maina is a creative person who does many things. She describes herself this way. “I am the last born in a family of 5 and an aunt to 12 nieces and…
The silence between Mark and Maya was loud, especially with the scandal the two lovebirds had at hand. Maya had been grilling Mark for some time now, with Mark keeping his cool and holding his ground. Cheating and telling the truth do not…
Dating can be challenging under any circumstances, but when someone has been cheated on in a previous relationship, it can bring a unique set of difficulties to the table. Being cheated on can have a significant impact on a person’s…
When you need to get in shape, starting a diet is a big lifestyle change that many people attempt. However, it’s easy to get caught up in diet culture habits like calorie-counting or constantly scrutinising your body. Even after you’re…
It took Lilly two hours to send that message. She had battled with the decision because she knew how Zach would react. He always acted defensive any time she brought up the topic. Nonetheless, she needed to speak up because she loved him.…
Ever since I started dating at 18, I had never had a fulfilling relationship. Every guy I would date possessed one quality that I liked and one serious issue. Now before you think I’m a perfectionist, most of the flaws they possessed were…
Your wedding day is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life. It’s especially a big deal for the bride, so Emma was caught off guard by the events of that day. Emma was worried that the wedding vendors would get something…
I had the biggest crush on this beautiful girl I used to see every day in my office building. I couldn’t contain my excitement every time I saw her and I would walk to my office with a bounce in my step. Finally, I mastered the courage to…
I thought we were past “testing” women by taking them to a kibanda (an eatery usually in a tin shack). There’s nothing wrong with going to eat in a kibanda. I’m a regular at the kibanda near my workplace. However, if you want to make a…
Grooming is attempting to create a relationship with a child or young person to sexually assault them. In other instances, they get children to commit crimes or join a cult or a terrorist organisation. The perpetrator manipulates the child…
We met at the local supermarket and I offered to help her take her body lotion of choice from the upper shelf. Her shy smile and slow speech endeared her to me, so I asked for her phone number when she lined up behind me at the cashier.…
She’s frowning by the bakery aisle, looking like a child that has been told a hard no. If she were a child, like my little angel Laura, she’d be sprawling on the floor, screaming and demanding whatever it is that she wants. Parenting has…
“Anita. Anita! Ani!” Mama’s voice called from the window. I woke from my deep slumber and tiptoed between my two siblings to open the door for her. Her voice was laden with pain, the kind of pain you experience when salt has been sprinkled…
This was the third time Pete had tried to call Fiona, whose phone seemed to be in the Himalayas mountains, a place too far to answer a call because the girl wasn’t picking up her phone. At a time when his heart was beating at a rate faster…
Phishing (pronounced fishing) is an attack that attempts to steal your money, or your identity by getting you to reveal personal information. These emails are often in pursuit of information like your credit card numbers, bank information,…
A report published by the World Health Organisation found that consuming less sodium could save seven million lives by 2030. Salt is a main source of flavour for most recipes worldwide. Countries are yet to establish lower sodium…
Alice had two goals when she went to campus; get a degree and get a husband. At least, that’s what her parents told her. Since she studied far from home, she mostly dated men from different tribes. Even though she enjoyed their company,…
When Maggie started her small, online business. She didn’t think much of it. It was a way for her to earn some passive income and keep herself busy as she found a more permanent job. However, luck didn’t seem to be on her side since she…
