THE BREAK OFF When Love, Distance and Trust Collide A Novella by David Bokolo Can love survive distance when trust begins to disappear? Originally written in 1987 and reconstructed decades later, The Break Off is a compelling Nigerian novella about love, commitment, distance, suspicion, and the choices that can change two lives forever. Collins and Ejiro are deeply in love and appear to have a future together. But when Collins, a young detective, receives a transfer from Warri to a new posting near Asaba, their relationship is confronted with an unexpected challenge. Collins believes their love can survive the distance—and hopes that Ejiro will eventually agree to build a future with him. But Ejiro is reluctant to leave behind the life she knows. As distance grows between them, unanswered questions begin to multiply. Small changes become causes for suspicion. Silence becomes increasingly difficult to explain. And what once seemed like a secure relationship slowly begins to reveal unexpected cracks. Set against the distinctive atmosphere of 1980s Nigeria—cassette music, modest homes, police investigations, friendship and the everyday hopes of young people—The Break Off is both a story of its time and a timeless exploration of the human heart. This is not simply a story about betrayal. It is a story about two people who love each other, yet discover that love, by itself, may not always be enough. When trust is broken, what remains? The answer is left for the reader to discover. The Break Off: When Love, Distance and Trust Collide is a poignant story of love, fear, choices and heartbreak from Nigerian author David Bokolo.