Bold: A Novel

In the beginning, the Badeye family was a happy one by every standard. They were quite comfortable. After completed studies and working stints in both England and America, the lovely couple had saved and acquired substantial domestic possessions before relocating to Nigeria with their two adorable children, Jimmy 18 and Yvonne 16. Close family relations like Mrs. Ebie, Jones Badeye's older sister, his eldest brother Ogaga and Elvis, Cordelette's two freshly married brothers and Tulani her only sister had contributed in no small way in getting them adjusted to their Nigerian heritage, society and environment. Together, they invited friends, their extended and other family members, attended social gatherings, functions, ceremonies as well as generally spent quality times together whenever the need arose. As oversees returnees, the Badeyes courted the respect of everyone. It was also of worthy note that while abroad they had related extensively with the Nigerian communities over there. This got them fairly adequately prepared for what they met back home, subsequently. Though, not quite all of it.