The Choice I Made Episode 16
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Ibiso sat down and they were waiting for Godwin to say something since the elders have spoken but his face was still facing the ground because he is hiding his face from Ibiso. Ibiso has seated with them he can’t hide forever. He raised his head and greeted Ibiso. Ibiso waited for some seconds trying to remember where she knows that face from because his face looks familiar to her. She immediately recalled.
Oh, mine! Iderima Rufus? Are you the Godwin? Ibiso Surprisingly asked Godwin.
Yee yes ma. Godwin answered stammering.
Small World isn’t it? So you disappeared and reappeared when you must have noticed everything has died off? Did you get baptized or you repented and Changed your name from Rufus to Godwin? Well, I thank God for your life at least you are now doing well for yourself. I would have gotten you arrested right here and now if I had met you as a poor guy today but thank your stars you utilized all that you stole. Ibiso said.
All eyes were on Ibiso. Even Preye and her mother were surprised to discover Ibiso also knows Godwin.
My daughter, do you know him? Preye’s mother asked.
Yeah, I do. Rufus, go on. Tell them. Ibiso permitted Godwin to talk.
Godwin was taking time to talk or perhaps he doesn’t want to speak out.
Rufus here was paid to be taken care of my Dad years back when my Dad was sick and couldn’t do anything for himself. Only three months, he stayed in our family house he molested and abused my mother’s errand girl who was still in her junior class, and beat my Dad mercilessly. Made away with all my mother’s jewelry and sold all the valuable things in the house including my parent’s car. My Dad was taken to the hospital. He got well and was discharged but he didn’t live up to one month after he was discharged and died. She was still narrating the story Godwin stood up and ran to his vehicle and drove off leaving some elders he carried to Preye’s compound.
Godwin’s elders stood up and started leaving with shame.
Ehwu! So this is who my daughter would have ended up with? You see this God, he knows his true worshippers and he will never put them to shame. Preye’s mother said.
They took their time and explained to Ibiso their tradition and how Godwin can’t have the child anymore.
Mama, something very important brought me here and I’m about to travel back but since things are this way, I will step into this case and see to the end of it before I travel back. For now, I’m not going anywhere. Ibiso said.
Stanley, did you hear what those elders said? My son is the son of the soil in another man’s village. To crown it all Ibiso surface from nowhere. Almighty Ibiso! How? How did they know her? I’m losing this fight! Godwin complains bitterly to Stanley.
But Godwin that woman naked you ooh! Who is she séf? Stanley asked.
Don’t mind those things she vomited from her mouth. I left because I didn’t want to insult her because of those officers she came with. If not I for match her. Godwin said.
All the time you and match. You remember I warned you not to neglect anybody not even the poorest person. That woman that came there is made! I mean she is highly made. Did you see her cars? Guy, I nó gó fóllow yóu wàka thàt wàka again that woman fît arrest all my generations and déy nó gó sméll freedom again. But what do you intend to do now? Stanley said.
I will make Preye my wife. I will use whatever it will cost me to convince her. Maybe after three months or more, I will divorce her so that Rebecca my wife won’t suspect anything because if she does all the connections and everything are gone. Godwin said.
Hahaha! Sorry I’m laughing but it’s funny though. How do you think Preye will accept to marry you after how you have acted in her compound including the insults you rained on her and her mother? In case you have forgotten all you have said to them I will remind you because it is recorded in my head. Think of something else. Abég I dón déy gó hóuse màtch déy today nà thàt one déy me important. Stanley stood up and left.
Ibiso contacted Preye and her mother to inform Rufus (Godwin) to come with his elders in five days to take his son Victory. She told Preye’s mother not to panic she has a plan. Preye’s mother did as Ibiso told her.
Stanley, I got a call from Preye’s mother that I should come in five days with my people and take Victory. Godwin excitedly told Stanley.
Just like that? Are you sure it’s not a setup? Stanley said.
Set up on what? What else did I do they will set me up for? Godwin asked.
I don’t know but count me out. I’m not embarking on this journey of no return with you. Stanley said.
I will not even ask you to follow me. I don’t know if it is your present there that has been causing me bad luck. Godwin said.
So, you mean Godwin has a son outside and he has been going behind me to marry the girl and take the boy? Rebecca Godwin’s wife asks Stanley.
Everything I told you is what happened. I didn’t add my own nor do I subtract. Stanley made it clear to Rebecca.
You will take me to the girl’s place the day he will be going there to claim the child. Rebecca said.
No, I can’t. Do you want Godwin to know I betrayed him? No, I won’t take you there. Stanley refuses.
I thought you said you needed two million for the information. I have to confirm that what you are saying is the truth. So, Complete your job and have your money. Rebecca said.
Five days later, Godwin and three of his elders arrived. Preye’s elders are also present. Ibiso arrived this time around with four police offers. Godwin’s wife and Stanley arrived. Godwin felt like running away but the thought of taking Victory keeps him strong.
I’m glad everyone turned up here for today’s meeting. Rufus, this gathering is not called by Preye’s people. I called for it. I have been told everything and how tradition has already taken care of the fight you are starting with this family. I have one question for Preye and if she accepts then you can have her and the boy later. Preye Dawari will you marry Iderima Rufus? Ibiso asked Preye.
Aaah! Aunty noooo! I cannot marry him. Preye answered.
You heard her loudly. Now we will proceed to the police station for the conclusion. You and your elders will sign an undertaking that should anything happens to Preye, her mother, and Victory you all should be held accountable for it and that you will stay far away from this family, most especially Victory. Officers come and do your job let’s go to headquarters.
Godwin quickly led to the ground immediately he heard what Ibiso said and held her leg and started begging her.
Sister Ibiso, please you can’t do this to me nà please I beg you. This boy is my only hope and happiness, please. I’m sorry for all the threats I made. Mama, I’m sorry. You know me mama was I like this? I was provoked thinking I was doing the right thing. Sister Ibiso I’ve changed. I swear to God I’ve changed. Godwin cried uncontrollably.
Officer, come and get his hands off my leg before he pushes me down. Ibiso called officers.
They went to the station and Godwin signed. Ibiso, Preye, and her mother headed home. Godwin’s wife collected her car key from Godwin and told him to trek home Stanley wanted to enter Godwin’s wife’s car and collect his two million.
Common will you get out of this car? Birds of the same feathers. Trek home with your friend. As for you Godwin, how sure I’m not suffering because of what you have done to so many people? Be coming home first we have a lot to settle. Rebecca said and zoomed off.
My fathers and mama. I will introduce myself again. My name is Ibiso Dokubo. I’m a medical Dr. The other day I came, something brought me here before I saw you were in the middle of a serious discussion. I came to let you know I want to take Preye away from this village. I want to sponsor Preye’s education abroad. Where she will study medicine and work and be making money for herself. She’s almost of the same age as my girls and I want her to attend the same school they attend. Preye is smart and intelligent and I want to bring out the best in her. Mama, you will choose if you will come down to Port Harcourt and start up a frozen business or if you will stay back in the village I choose any business of your choice but I will prefer you come to Phort Harcourt city because of Victory he deserves quality education which I will take care of everything. And to all the elders here I will give you all the sum of three hundred thousand naira each for advocating for this poor family…
God of the poor and the widow! No time you came that will ever be too late. I saw something in this God that made me put all my trust in him. I have never seen riches in my life neither do I know any rich man or woman that will come to my rescue but I keep standing strong in your words and always say to myself I don’t know how my God will do it but I know he will surely do it. Preye’s mother cries and she is kneeling for God.
Mama, it’s okay stop crying. God still answers prayers. Stand up, mama.
Blessing and the rest of the girls were sentenced to five years imprisonment. Ferdinand was sentenced to thirty-five imprisonment. Preye’s mother and Victory relocated to Port Harcourt City. Victory was enrolled in one of the best schools in Port Harcourt. and Peye’s papers are almost ready for her to travel abroad for her studies.
THE END…!!!
