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Iremide and the Ripening Mangoes

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In the bustling streets of Eko, a young boy named Iremide yearns to share the juiciest mangoes with his friends. But the mangoes are not yet ripe, and Iremide must learn to wait patiently. As he faces obstacles and learns valuable lessons, will he find a way to bring joy to his friends?

In the heart of Eko, where the sun shone bright, a boy named Iremide lived with his family. Iremide loved sharing treats with his friends, and today he had his eyes set on the mango tree in his backyard. The mangoes were still green, but Iremide was eager to pick them and share them around. " - I can't wait to taste them," Iremide said with excitement. But his mother warned, " - Patience, my dear, they are not ready yet."

Iremide decided to pick the mangoes early despite his mother's advice. He climbed the tree, but the branches were too high and slippery. " - I can't reach them," Iremide sighed. His friend, Tunde, called from below, " - Maybe we need to wait a bit more." Iremide frowned, determined to find a way to share his mangoes.

The following day, Iremide tried to pluck the mangoes with a long stick, but they wouldn't budge. " - This is harder than I thought," he muttered. As he struggled, a sudden gust of wind knocked the stick out of his hand. " - Let's try again tomorrow," Tunde suggested, but Iremide shook his head. " - I must find a way today," he insisted, feeling the urgency to succeed.

After several failed attempts, Iremide sat under the tree, feeling defeated. " - Maybe I'm not meant to share these mangoes," he said sadly. He watched the green mangoes sway in the breeze, feeling as if they were teasing him. " - I'm just not patient enough," Iremide confessed to Tunde. " - Perhaps it's time to give up," he thought, disheartened.

As Iremide sat pondering, an elderly neighbor named Baba Ade approached him. " - Why the long face, my boy?" Baba Ade inquired. Iremide explained his predicament, and Baba Ade chuckled softly. " - Patience is key, my child," he advised. " - Mangoes taste sweetest when they ripen naturally." With this wisdom, Iremide realized the value in waiting.

Days passed, and Iremide watched the mangoes slowly turn golden yellow. Finally, one sunny morning, the mangoes were ripe and ready. " - It’s time!" Iremide shouted joyfully. He and Tunde picked the mangoes, and their sweet aroma filled the air. Iremide shared them with his friends, knowing that patience made them all the sweeter.

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