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22. MAMA'S CALL
Author: Oluwafunmito Star 2020-10-29 12:56:54
Mothers and their worries about issues, she just closed from work and was heading towards the garage when her mother's call came in. She rejected the call, making a cognitive note to call her when she gets home.
When she got home, she placed a call over to her mom.
"Good evening maami, I was heading home when you called. I had to end your call to call you back." She explained to her mother."Adesewa." Her mother calls her by her middle name, sh
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