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Miss Independence

By Nwokocha Chidinma Grace “Where are you going to, Yemi?” Her father asked “Somewhere”, Yemi replied nonchalantly “Get back inside and remain there...” Before he could complete the statement, his daughter was out of the house and on her way to God knows where. “Yemi! Yemi! Yemi!” His voice trailed off. Mr. Roberts was worried.  Until her 20th birthday, Yemi had been his innocent daughter. He had brought her up in the right way and had provided everything she ever needed. But since her 20th birthday, she has suddenly become rebellious. She flouts his orders at will and behaves as she likes. His daughter was gradually slipping out of his hands and he needs to do something about it really quick. Yemi Roberts was the 8th and last child of Mr. & Mrs. Roberts. She was their only daughter. Her parents lavished her with so much affection and their attention soon shifted from her brothers to her. As the only girl, she enjoyed many privileges and was pampered and