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  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 18)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 18)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 18

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE EIGHTEEN: 💞

    Nnàm, I won’t fight it. Njideka has been my girl for nine years since she was sixteen years and none has reported her to me for flirting around or being a bad influence on others, unlike many girls in this village. She is a good girl. you both have my support.

    I’m happy to see this day today. Fidelia, thank you for listening to your children. I always tell you no place in the Bible said the single should be pressurized. Is just that you decided to dance to the tune of these illiterate village women. but that’s in the past now. Your mother has realized her mistake and admitted guilt. Forgive her my children. Ada’s Dad said.

    Shortly after the meeting Ada and her siblings went to Somto’s room to rejoice over the outcome of the meeting.

    Hahaha! Ada, the script you wrote worked. I never knew Mama could be this humble. Somto said.

    I told you people no matter her tough Mama can be she must surely feel something if we all pour our hearts. She is a human being she will feel something. But Chima, how come…

    Ada Daddy don’t go there! Bîko don’t. Chima who knows what Ada wanted to ask him interrupted her.

    Let me go and see Ifunanya. You know she doesn’t know everything we said is all planned. That girl has an unforgiving spirit before she will leave here and shot her heart against Mama as she said. I will be back. Ada said and left to see Ifunanya.

    Ifu, how are you? Asked Ada.

    I’m fine. Ifunanya answered in a deemed voice.

    I didn’t have time to talk to you before the meeting started. Come closer I don’t want to be shouting. Ada told Ifunanya who is sitting a bit far from her.

    Ifunanya adjusted and they continued with their discussion.

    Ifu, I want you to forgive Mama the way everyone has done. The deed has been done already there’s absolutely nothing anyone can do about it. You are married to your husband for four years now, you have a son for him, and you are carrying another baby for him. He takes care of you and shows you love according to what you told me. Why can’t you give him the same love back?

    I know the marriage is against your wish but you can’t keep saying you don’t feel anything for the father of your kids. At times we don’t fall in love with people immediately but when we start spending time with them we will then see the reason we should love them and also grow to love them. Four years is enough already to develop feelings for a man you share a bed with.

    Sister, you think I’m not trying to love him back? Ifunanya interrupted Ada.

    You might be trying but you are not doing it with an open heart. We all poured our hearts to Mama at the meeting but in your speech hatred is detected. You locked your heart against your husband and mama. Open up your heart and watch things flow naturally. Once you open your heart to receive the love your husband gives you that day will be the day you will give him back the same love. What you are not receiving happily can never be returned happily. Ada advised Ifunanya.

    You might be right sister. Ifunanya said.

    Oh yes, I’m always right in January. Ada said and they both laugh.

    I will try my best sis. Ifunanya said.

    I know you will but do answer your call any time we call. I will be calling to know if you are putting what I told you into practice. Ada said.

    I will sister. Thank you so much. Ifunanya responded.

    Mama, I’ve been meaning to ask, this Papa’s waist is there no treatment he’s receiving for it because he’s getting worst day by day? Ada asked with so much concern.

    My dear, I don’t know what to do to that waist. There’s where my brother director us in Abatete. They said there is the last bus stop but the price they charge is too much. Ada’s much said.

    Mama, where is Abatete? Is it far from our village?

    Is very close to Uke and Umuoji. They also have boundaries with Ogidi if you are following Onitchà Road. Ada’s mom described.

    Those places you mentioned I don’t know any of them. Mama, though everybody has spent a lot this Christmas. I will still talk to Somto about it to know how we will take Papa there. Or even if he doesn’t have once I receive my salary this month I will send it so you can take papa there bîko. That man is in severe pain. Ada said.

    Nné dàlu so ( thank you so much) that is why is good to visit home. At least you have seen your father’s condition. If I’m discussing it over the phone none of you will understand because phones lie a lot. Ada’s mother said.

    Don’t worry mama everything will be alright. Let me go and pack my things cause I will be living first thing tomorrow morning. Ada said.

    Nké onû ûtutuzi? Éche kwà’m ma îkari îba plane? (Early morning journey? I thought you would have entered the plane?) Ada’s mom asked.

    Mama, I would have used a plane oh but…

    Nne leave but. If your money has finished I will give you. Our country is terrible now. Every day on the news we hear several people being kidnappéd and Ilorin is in a distant state (My dear book for a plane) Ada’s mom said.

    Mama fear feàr! Ada said laughing but I heard you I will book a Flight. Ada accepted.

    Better oh!

    The next day Ada’s aircraft was scheduled for the afternoon and she was prepared to leave.

    Papa, I’m set to go. Ada gently told her father.

    It will be well with you my child. You will always go and come back. No evil eyes shall behold you. May what causes others” downfall never behold you. In your working place may the jealous ones not come close to you. My daughter the land of Ilorin will continue to favour you and bless you with what is your own. In Christ Jesus, I pray.

    Amen!!! Ada and her siblings said in chorus.

    Thank you, Papa. Just continue being strong for me. Ada said.

    I will nwa’m (my child) journey mercies to you. Ada’s Dad said.

    Chima, Somto, Gift, and Njideka carried Ada’s bag to the vehicle that was waiting in front of their compound to take her to Asaba airport while Ada and her mom were walking slowly in their front discussing. Ada entered in front of the vehicle as they approached. Chima was surprised that Ada didn’t cry as she always does each time she’s leaving them. He decided to make her cry a bit.

    Chai, Ada is leaving us for the city today. This house will be boring again. Ada, I’ve started missing you already.

    Chima stop na won’t you be traveling tomorrow. Ada said with a smiling face.

    I will travel na but I just wish we will stay a little bit longer together as a family. I feel like crying my sister is traveling and I don’t know when I will see her again.

    Ada burst into tears and started crying uncontrollably.

    You see what you have caused Chima. Ada, don’t mind him we will be calling you on the phone. Ada’s mom assured her.

    Sis, don’t mind Chima. He purposely did what he did. Njideka said.

    I will miss you too Ada. I will be calling you often. Gift said while Somto didn’t utter a word. He was busy looking at them performing drama but the look on his face shows he deeply misses Ada.

    Driver biko move before they give my daughter headaches. Ada’s mom said.

    Immediately the vehicle moved they all waved their hands to Ada and she waved back at them till the vehicle was out of sight they all walked back to the compound.

    Ada got to Ilorin around 5 p.m. Uju her friend and her colleague who is also her neighbor came to her house to collect palm fruit.

    Woah! U-jay, so you missed me this much. You didn’t wait for me to spend thirty minutes in the house before coming. Ada said laughing.

    Who missed you? Please give me my palm fruits, let me go. You I called several times you weren’t taking my calls.

    Ada took her time and narrated everything that has happened in the village to Uju and also apologize for not taking her calls.

    Hahaha! Do you mean all this happened in the village within this short period? Well, the way you and your brothers handled your mother is the best. Just that you have cooperative brothers unlike me if my brothers didn’t break bottles on each other then you know Christmas has not started in my compound.

    Mothers should take it easy on us we will surely give them what they desire. At times they don’t know what we have passed through in relationships. Because of pressure many guys and ladies have made up their minds not to be traveling to the village until they are ready to settle down but some parents don’t know this. Ada, I must tell you I admire your maturity, simplicity, and your calmness. I just wish I will be like you honestly because If it were to be me in the village I would have served everybody a serious warning and turned back to the city immediately. Uju said.

    My dear é nô easy all. Éhe! Let me call my people and tell them I’ve arrived Ada said. she called her mom and everybody collected the phone and spoke with her including her father.

    Haaa, see sweet family naah Uju said in admiration.

    Ehe! There’s this guy. His name is Uzodimma we exchanged numbers on our festival day. Let me call him and say hi. Ada said.

    Ada called Uzodimma immediately the phone rang he busied it.

    He busied the call. Ada told Uju.

    Oh, maybe he’s busy. So are you going to work tomorrow? Uju said.

    No way! Am I the office cleaner? My resuming work will be on the 10th. Let me rest abeg. Didn’t you cook I’m hungry. Ada asked Uju.

    I cooked rice and stew. Uju said.

    And you carried only yourself and come. What will I do with you? Please go and get some for me I’m hungry…

    Uju stood and heads to her house to get food for Ada.

    THE END!!!

    It’s a wrap!!!

  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 17)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 17)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 17

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE SEVENTEEN: 💞

    Head miss, I told Edith to follow me let’s come and see you. We are no children that go separate ways the way you want us to. I condemn what Ngozi and Nkoli did. They went far knowing fully well we are friends. We are not part of it and we didn’t know they went to such an extent until you came to my house and complained to me. I cherish our friendship a lot. Ngozi and Nkoli have separated themselves from us because we told them the truth. Let the three of us continue being friends the way we used to. Biaty said.

    Headmîss, it baffled me the way you reacted towards all of us yesterday when we are not the ones that offended you but I understand. You did what you did out of anger. Please don’t let the behavior of Ngozika and Nkolika affect our friendship. They have gone their separate ways and I want the three of us to unite again. If people stop seeing us together as friends questions will be asked and rumors will start flying about. Please we are not like Ngozi and Nkoli.

    I’ve heard what you both said. Though you two are right. You weren’t part of what Ngozi and Nkoli did but on the other hand, we are bad friends. We don’t advise each other rightly. Anytime we all seat together there’s no single good thing our gathering will produce instead we will be planning on how to spoil other people’s marriages. Why I want to distance myself is because soon our gathering might turn into an occultic meeting. By then, we will start patronizing native doctors just to bring others down. Look at all our daughters that got married none of them can be able to feed us instead they will still be coming to us to borrow salt and matches from us. I’ve been wondering since today if God is not punishing our daughters because of us their mothers. Ada’s mother said with her eye stuck in one spot.

    We think alike. Exactly what I thought last night. I’m tired of sitting in my house and also sitting in other people’s houses. Biaty said.

    I’m with you two. I’m also tired of blocking people’s blessings. Now is the best time for us to make amends because if the villagers find out we are behind some of the things happening in the village there’s nothing we will say for them to believe we don’t visit native doctors to tie people’s destines. Edith said.

    I’m happy we all agreed to turn from our old ways. Happy blessed new year to us. Ada’s mom said and they hugged each.

    Biko headmistress, give us what you are celebrating this new year with. We came to your house to eat because we know there will be enough to eat and drink. Biaty said as she opened a bottle of drink on the table.

    Days later. Ifunanya came to answer her father who sent for her but she was told it was her siblings that called her for a brief family gathering when she arrived.

    Ifunanya opened up before everybody including her parents to say why she’s keeping her distance from them. She talked about her marriage and also admitted her husband loves her and tries so much to make her happy. She also admitted up till she still doesn’t feel anything for her husband.

    The only person you would have been angry with is Mama that is sitting next to you, not we, your siblings. Somto said to Ifunanya pointing a finger to where his mother was seated. You should know better that none of us supported Mama when the whole thing started. So, enough of you hating on us that did nothing to you. We are the only family you have. If all of us had the kind of heart that you have. we wouldn’t have called you here for this meeting we will all stay and go back to our base. We called this meeting again today because I believe all of us have something to tell Mama before we all travel back tomorrow or next. Somto said.

    First of all, I want to thank my family for being the best so far and for the peaceful and happy Christmas celebration we had. Though the devil tried but he didn’t succeed. Mama this meeting is because of you. I want to pour my mind and I believe everyone here has one or two things to say to you. Right from the first day, I set foot in this village. It has been pressure upon pressure. Mama has been pressurizing me about getting married. She went as far as conniving with her friend to arrange a husband for me. I’ve been following you up with laughter and smile so it doesn’t get me disturbed. I only thank God I’m the type that handles pressure if not you would have gotten me depressed. Mama, before your friends you made me appear like an unlucky one for being unmarried. You made it look like I scare men away, you made it look like all the single ones will die so soon if they didn’t marry today or tomorrow yet you still select who your children will marry and who they will not. But It’s fine mama. I’m traveling back tomorrow but I want to assure you that I will not set foot in this compound again until the day my husband will find me then I will come home with him. I don’t care how long it will take but it’s my promise to you that you won’t see me again until when I will be getting married since that is what will make you happy. Ada said like she meant every single word.

    Mama, I’m also tired of bringing different women home hoping that one day you will like any of them and allow me to make her your daughter-in-law. Gift, you called Nwa mba mmiri (across the river girl) is the girl I’ve made up my mind to settle down with. But Mama since you said you won’t be alive and see that happen. You are my mother and I don’t want anything to happen to you. I’ve decided to wed Gift in the city without you beholding that day and settle down with her in the city and I promise you will never set your eyes on me or her in this life again so you live long for me and all of us. This decision I made is for your good. Somto said to his mother

    Mama, you know I’m a homeboy. There is no place I didn’t know in our village and there is no place I’ve not entered. The majority of girls I’ve had something with are mostly our town girls but in the end, it won’t turn out well of which the last I came with is from our village, and is still you Mama that said I won’t marry her your reason being she doesn’t have good character. The only girl I love wholeheartedly is not from this town and she refused to have anything to do with me because she knows how you wanted us to do all you ask of us. Mama, I would have gone to a seminary school to become a rev. Father because I’ve been rejected by the only one I love. But I don’t have the calling. Mama I’m also making you a promise that I will remain single for the rest of my life since the girl I love isn’t from our village. Chima said.

    Mama if I had known what I know today I wouldn’t have listened to you when you were pushing me around. I would have run away maybe by now I would have been a graduate or be with the one I love. I’ve been living in regret for the past four years I married who you found for me to marry. Mama I’m making you a new promise that today is the last day you will ever see me because your face reminds me a lot. Ifunanya said.

    Umu’m! unû achosirî îgbû nné ûnu égbu? (My children do you people want to kill your mother) If you all turn your back on me how do I survive without you all? I will just end my life before the people I’m living for have abandoned me. For the past few days, I’ve been regretting my decisions and actions. I should be the one advising you not to rush things in life but I failed instead I made it look like being single is a curse and forbidden. Àda’m take your time and marry a man who won’t stop your good heart from flowing. I’ve tried and I’ve seen no one can rewrite what God has written. If one’s time is not yet there is no shortcut and if we keep pushing it we will face the consequences of our actions just like I’m facing what I’ve done to Chidiogo and Ifunanya. But I know he is a merciful God. He will show me mercy on behalf of them. Somto, Gift is every man’s desire. I know all this while but I chose to sit on the truth. Any day you are ready I will go with you to bring her home even if it means swimming In the deepest ocean to get to her village I will. Chima nna’m I wish I knew the girl you said rejected you because she knows I make decisions for you. I wish to see her and tell her she’s welcome…

    Mama, she’s here. Chima interrupted his mother.

    Everyone became confused about who Chima is talking about. Ada thought maybe he has rekindled with Chinelo secretly.

    You mean is in this house? What are you waiting for? Bring her out let her come and sit us. Somto bring Gift to come and sit with us too she is already our wife. Ada’s mom happily said.

    Chima went inside and came out with the girl.

    Mama see her here. Is Njideka your house help no any other woman. Chima reintroduced Njideka to his mother.

    TO BE CONTINUED

  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 16)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 16)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 16

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE FIFTEEN: 💞

    I don’t know who Ifunanya took after with the type of heart she has. She doesn’t call her siblings and she doesn’t pick up when she’s been called. She only managed to pick up on Christmas day since then nobody has heard from her. Mama, have you spoken with Ifunanya since then again? Ada deliberately asked her mom because she knows her mother is the reason her young sister Ifunanya turned her back on them ever since she was forced to marry a popular chemist guy in their village.

    I have not. Ada’s mom answers.

    Somto, don’t you think we should go to Ifunanya’s husband’s house to see her since she didn’t come to see us? It won’t be nice if we all came home and we didn’t see our younger sister. Ada suggested to Somto.

    You people shouldn’t go. Tell your father to inform her to come. She will come once your father calls her. She banned me from coming to her husband’s house.

    Chimo!! (My God!) Mama, Ifunanya banned you from coming to see her? And you didn’t mention this to anyone or did Mama tell you something? Ada turned and asked her brother.

    I’m just hearing it for the first time. Mama, what did you do to her? Hahaha! Somto asked and laughed facing his mother.

    Let me go and tell Papa to call her because I will be traveling this weekend and we have a lot to talk about. Ada said and walked to her father.

    Ada’s mom left the gathering and went into her room and laid her back on her bed and faced the ceiling. She began to think of all the damage she has caused to her children.

    Everything I did I did all with my clear eye. Why then I’m I feeling like I was under a spell when I was doing all that? I made Chidiogo and Ifunanya marry two small boys who barely feed themselves and weren’t ready for marriage just because I want to brag as one of the women her daughters are all married. Ada would have been married by now but I insisted she marries from our village and a Catholic man. What reason have I that made me insisted he must be a Catholic man when I’m not even active in going to Church? What was I thinking God? Biaty, Ngozi, Nkoli, and Edith it will never be well with you people. You all put me in this now Ifunanya doesn’t stand my presence. I wish I can turn the hand of time but is late. But no, I will never tell anybody what has transpired between me and my friends. Ada’s mom said to herself.

    She was still contemplating her phone rang. It was Achebe her daughter’s husband. He called to inform them that he and his wife and children are coming to celebrate the new year with them. She stood from where she was lying down and went and told her children that Chidiogo and her husband are on their way.

    But why will Ifunanya stop Mama from coming to her house? Ada asked.

    As if you don’t know your mother. Possibly she might have tried to be controlling her in her husband’s house. I heard when you asked who Ifunanya took after. I didn’t want to say anything because Mama was here. I only laugh because she is Mama’s carbon copy. She took after her character and everything from Mama which was why she could be able to stop Mama from visiting her and her husband. If it was Chidiogo she wouldn’t have had such courage. Somto said.

    I can’t remember when last I and Ifunanya talked. If she doesn’t want to relate with her family all for her after all we weren’t part of the plan she married so why will she extend her anger towards us? Chima said.

    Exactly! That was my question too. I was against it when Mama told me she was getting married just immediately after secondary school. I fought against it but at some point, I withdrew so that tomorrow somebody will not say I’m the reason why she isn’t married. Mama as a headmistress suppose to know the importance of education for a girl child. She pushed Ifunanya and Chidiogo into early marriage. She would have encouraged and supported them to go to school. I wonder why they couldn’t stand and fight for themselves…

    Eeeeeh! Don’t go there, Ada. You don’t know why Mama doesn’t have full control over you, Chima and I is because we all didn’t grow under her care. Ifunanya and Chidiogo had no choice because they grew up with Mama and then none of us were doing well to see them through the university. Somto said.

    Even at that Ifunanya shouldn’t have turned their back on us because we did nothing to her. Imagine we created a family WhatsApp group I added her she exited the group immediately. Ada lamented bitterly.

    Let’s leave Ifunanya nà. She and her husband have now relocated to the city they are no more in the village they came back to the village the way we did. Somto said.

    Hahaha! Which city are they relocated to? Backyard city. There’s no single weekend you will not meet Ifunanya and her husband in their Chemist shop selling drugs. Chima said.

    Chidiogo and her husband are here let’s change our conversation. Ada said with a lowered voice.

    They welcomed Chidiogo and her husband. Chidiogo went to the kitchen and served her husband food. Despite that Chidiogo’s husband is still a young boy to Ada and her siblings but they still accord him some respect as their in-law. Ada went and brought a bottle of wine for him.

    One hour later. They all moved to the corner of the house to have a brief meeting with Achebe Chidiogo’s husband.

    Achebe, it was Ada who suggested this meeting because of what Chidiogo has told her about your present situation. You are our family and Chidiogo is our last born. She is still a small girl and our baby of the house. Despite that, she’s married to you is still our responsibility to make sure she lives fine anywhere she is. Coming to you Achebe, what are your plans? Somto asked.

    Brother…

    No brother here Achebe. Don’t address me as a brother. Learn to address as Ogo (In-law), not as Brother and Aunty. Stop being scared around us you married our sister you didn’t steal her from us. Somto corrected Achebe who address him as a brother.

    Thank you, Ogo (in-law) Achebe stood corrected as he continued. I plan to have a shop where I sell paints. Since I’m a painter. People can buy from me and still award me a contract of painting for them or even if I didn’t paint I will still sell but I’ve not seen money to do that.

    Can eight hundred thousand nairà open a paint shop for you? Somto asked.

    Very well sir!…

    Achebe call me Ogo! Somto corrected Achebe again.

    Sorry, Ogo! Eight hundred can open it. Achebe answered.

    Good! Ada here brought eight hundred thousand for you to start whatever business you want. I will be adding two hundred thousand to what she brought to make it a million naira. And also give my sister, your wife three hundred thousand to add to her foodstuffs business. Somto said

    Achebe immediately fall on the ground and started crying and thanking them. Chidiogo hugged Ada and started crying too.

    Well, I don’t have much to give because I’m also a young guy trying to survive too. I will add a hundred thousand to what my brother and my sister have contributed I’m sure it will go a long way for you and your wife. Chima said.

    Achebe was so excited that he didn’t know where to start. He proceeded towards them and hugged them one by one.

    My children you all have done well. Not all siblings can do what you people have done today. I’m so proud of you. Ada’s mom said.

    Mama your friends are here. Go and meet them so they won’t come here looking for you. Somto said calmly to his mother.

    TO BE CONTINUED

  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 15)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 15)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 15

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE FIFTEEN: 💞

    It is already the 31st day. A day before the new year. Chima brought drinks and fried meats home. He Called Ada and Somto and kneel before them and begged for forgiveness. Without wasting of time Ada and Somto forgave him.

    Chima went to his Dad and gave him his favorite drink, soya milk. And went to his mother and gave her stout the brand she likes but his mother who has not regained from the shock Uzo’s mother gave her still seated and supports her jaw with her hand.

    What is wrong with Mama, she has been quiet since yesterday. Did she tell anyone what is wrong with her? Chima who went and gave her drink asked Ada and Somto.

    I think her friends made her angry because her mood changed immediately after she finished seeing them off yesterday. Ada said.

    Ada and her siblings became one lovely family again.

    Headmîs anyî (our headmistress) Ada called her mother and started laughing at the name she called her. Mama didn’t you hear the name I called you? The name didn’t even fit my mouth. Mama, I’ve never seen you looking this dull before, what is the problem? Ada asked her mother with so much concern
    I’m fine nwa’m (I’m fine my child) Ada’s mom calmly said with her two hands folded in her front and her face glued on the ground.

    Mama, you are not looking fine to me. You are supposed to be happy that we and Chima have settled our differences but you are not.

    Ada, I will be back. Keep this drink Chima brought before it breaks. Ada’s mom said and stood up and left.

    Ada’s mom went to Biaty’s house. One of her friends, and complained to her about her encounter with Uzo’s mother and told her she is so sure it was Ngozi who went on that mission.

    Biaty, could not believe it she had to call them all on the phone to come to her house for something important. It wasn’t up to an hour before they all gathered in Biaty’s house.

    Oh, headmîss is here before me. Headmîss that goes late in all the occasions came early today. Nawà ooh that means rain will fall. Ngozi teased headmîstréss but indirectly said the truth.

    Headmistress did not respond to the joke unlike her that would have fired back.

    Headmistress brought a complaint…

    Sorry for interrupting you Biaty. Ngozi, I should be the one to ask you this not Biaty. Ngozi, I went to Papalolo Afonta’s compound I was shocked by what his wife told me you came to her house to say. I was disappointed because I never knew you of all people could do this to me, me your best friend. Headmistress who wasn’t unsure who went to Papalolo’s compound sounded so sure because she knows someone from their cycle embarked on the mission.

    Hold it there madam headmistress! So Papalolo’s wife didn’t tell you we were two that came to her house? I and Nkoli went so why will I be the only person you are facing here? Ngozi said.

    Why will she call my name ain’t you the person that engineered everything? You suggested we go there. Nkoli confessed.

    Ngozi, you are evîl! For you to do this to your friend you are capable of anything. So this is who you are?

    Who am I? I’m asking you headmîs? What did I do to you that you have not done to other people? We all are in this together don’t forget. It is what we do to other people so why are you so pained? Oh! You want your daughter to marry a rich person when you are blocking rich men from marrying others. Lie! Lie! We all here
    our daughters who are married, married in this village. Some of our daughters, rich men once came for their hand in marriage but at some point, they withdrew from coming. I know one of us here if not two people were blocking it. Rich men come marriage will not hold but when a poor man comes marriage holds. Who is deceiving who? Let your daughter marry the way others did if she can’t let her go and buy a husband since you claim she has money.

    Ngozika, your voice is loud people are in my house they will hear what you are saying. Biaty said trying to calm Ngozi down while héadmîstress is still raising her voice to talk to Ngozi.

    People should hear me. Is that not why you called for this meeting in your house if not you wouldn’t have because this is what we do to other people’s children. Ngozi fired at Biaty.

    Please, you all should leave my house before you got me implicated. Leave, please! Biaty angrily walked all of them out.

    Now I understand the adage that says he who dines and wines with the devîl should always use a longer spoon. I should have known this before now. I’m glad this happened on the last day of the year. None of you here will remain in my life from tomorrow. Headmîs said and walked out.

    Ada’s mom got home and called everyone including Gift Somto’s girlfriend and Njideka her house help for a brief meeting. They were seated around where Ada’s father usually sits.

    I called my beautiful family together today because today is the last day of the year. I want us to do what we have been missing as a family. Chima I know you will love to attend cross-over mass but I want us all to cross over with prayer as one big family together here. We know a family that prays together stays together. So tonight we will fight against every spirit of disagreement in our family let it not cross over with us. Pray that God should expose all our unfriendly friends and make us love one another. This night every one of us will bring prayer points each. Happy new year in advance ndi nke(my people) Ada’s mom said.

    Mama because of what you just said now, chéré kwéré(wait and take) Somto puts his hand inside his pocket and brought out new currency, and started spraying on his mother. Chima joined and did the same.

    Njideka and Gift were picking up the money that was been sprayed on Ada’s mother.

    Mama, I don’t have money on me to spray on you now but tomorrow I will buy a big life turkey for you. You know it’s your favorite. Happy new year to you in advance mama. Ada said and hugged her mother.

    TO BE CONTINUED

  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 14)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 14)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 14

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE FOURTEEN: 💞

    The next day Nkoli and Ngozi went to Mama Uzo’s house for the second time to be sure they finish what they have started.

    Who is here ooh! Ngozi knocks as they saw no one in the compound.

    Mama Uzo heard the knock from the outside and came out to know who was knocking.

    My co-wife, you are at home? We were about to turn back. We thought you weren’t at home. Nkoli said.

    I’m around but I was very tired and decided to rest before I heard your Knock. Uzo’s mother said.

    Ewoo!! Sorry for disrupting your sleep. If we had known you were sleeping we wouldn’t have come. Ngozi said.

    It’s fine. I’m awake now. Uzo’s mother responded.

    My dear, we came to know if you heard what happened yesterday. Nkoli said.

    What happened where? In this our village? Uzo’s mother asked.

    Yes oooh! It wasn’t a small thing yesterday. Ûmu héàdmiss égbûsi gó onwé fá nyà nkéà. ( Headmistress’s Children almost killed themselves yesterday) nne, there is no peace in that family. No love at all. They were carrying weapons for each other. Villagers who gathered there couldn’t separate the fight. Even Ada, the one that is supposed to be a lady among them was busy acting like a màd woman yesterday. Well, I don’t blame Ada because she inherited her mother’s abnormality. She isn’t too okay in the head. Ngozi said.

    Eerm, what is your name again? Uzo’s mother asked.

    Ewo!!, you don’t know our names? Well, it’s possible because in our meeting you are abroad and we are home base. You don’t attend any of our meetings. You need to be associating yourself with people.
    Anytime you come home you try and be coming to meetings maybe once a year. I’m Ngozi and she is Nkoli. Ngozi introduced themselves.

    Thank you Ngozi and Nkoli. I appreciate the information both of are given me but I don’t need them anymore. If you both cannot come to know how I’m doing or tell me what is happening in the meeting other than bringing people’s family to me please stay in your house and let me stay in mine. I’m not a fan of gossip and I will never be one. My son is already not interested in the girl in question. Even if I see the headmistress and her daughter today or any of her sons I won’t recognize them. Please my co-wives, I’m not being harsh I’m only…

    It’s okay mama uzo we understood your point. We will be on our way now. Ngozi interrupted Mama Uzo. They stood up and be on their way.

    Ngozi, this woman insultéd us. Nkoli said.

    We all know Eziama people don’t sound normal. I’m not surprised by the way she sounded because she is from Eziama. I blame Papalolo that left our village and our neighboring village and travel to Eziama and married a lunàtîc. But after all the nonsense she vomîted, she said what we came to confirm. Ngozi said.

    What did she say? Nkoli asked.

    Didn’t you hear her when she said her son Is not interested in Ada anymore? Ngozi reminded her.

    Hahaha! Yes, I heard it! Mission accomplished. Nkoli said laughing.

    I would have loved us to go to héàdmiss’s house but I don’t know what that her daughter will say to us this time around. Ngozi said.

    Let’s go. I will love to see their faces. Héàdmiss and her daughter’s face. Nkoli said and they headed to the headmistress’s house.

    Ada, have you and the guy met again after that day? Ada’s mother asked.

    Which guy mama? Ada asks her.

    Papalolo’s son. Ada’s mom answered.

    Mama, please I don’t know who is Papalolo and his son. Ada said.

    You don’t know the guy you were discussing with at Umuoma Day. Ada’s mom reminded Asa.

    Oh! Uzordimma. What about him mama? Ada asked.

    Nothing about him ooh! Ada’s mother answered.

    She mentioned he will celebrate our win yesterday but he didn’t call or show up. Ada said.

    Does he have your number?

    We changed numbers. What’s there mama? Ada asked.

    Ada, since he doesn’t call you, call him. If Muhammad doesn’t go to the mountain the mountain will go to Muhammad. Ada’s mom said.

    Mama, where is this talk coming from? Ada asked and looked and saw her mother’s friends Nkoli and Ngozi coming. Mama, please I’m out of here I don’t want to meet your jobless friends.

    Give them a job then since they are jobless. Sit down here if they come you greet them and go. Let them not think you saw them and started running. Ada’s mom said.

    Ada did as her mother instructed.

    Headmîss, we have come to your house go and bring what you kept. Ngozi jokingly said.

    Good afternoon Ma. Ada greeted and stood up to go.

    Ada, are we the ones chasing you? Come and sit we are leaving now. We were just passing we decided to come and greet your mother. Ngozi said.

    Not at all I was busy inside. Ada said and left.

    Heàdmiss, please come and see us off. Ngozi said.

    I thought both of you came to visit me why leaving so soon? Headmistress said.

    Yes, we came to visit you but we didn’t know we will see your daughter. Please come and see us off before she will insult us. Nkoli said.

    If you people insisted ngwà let’s go. Headmistress stood up and started seeing them off.

    Héadmiss! Heádmiss! How far! You don’t want to gist us àbi? Ngozi said.

    Gist you what? Headmistress who is confused asked.

    You want to tell us Papalolo’s son has not come to your house and carried your daughter. Ngozi asked.

    Bià Ngo(come, Ngozi) I hope is not what I’m thinking. Headmistress said pointing at Ngozi.

    What are you thinking? Why are you looking at me like that? Ngozi asks.

    I think both of you know the roads to your houses from here. You both should be going home. Headmistress said.

    Oh bye-bye! Ngozi said.

    Headmistress stood and watched them head to the road to their houses. She followed another direction to Papalolo’s house to know if anything has gone wrong. She entered the compound and met Uzo’s mother outside with the Mechanic that is fixing her car.

    Dalu kwanu(well done) headmistress greeted.

    Welcome. Uzo’s mother responded looking at the headmistress to introduce herself since she doesn’t know who she is.

    You look at me as if you don’t know me. Headmistress said to Mama Uzo.

    No, I don’t know who you are. Uzo’s mother responded.

    I see. I’m headmîstress. If you have ever heard of any headmistress in this village I’m the one. There’s no other headmistress. Héàdmiss introduced herself smiling.

    Uzo’s mother hesitated a bit. She concentrates on the car they are fixing for her for a minute. You must be Fidelia too? She asked.

    Hahaha! You know me too well. I came to greet you and tell you happy new year in advance because I know how your stay in this village always be. You might be going back to the city on the 1st. Headmistress stated what she came for with a smiling face.

    Hmmm! I’m surprised you said you came to greet me. Ever since I’ve been married to this village have our paths crossed or have we gone to each other’s house to greet ourselves? It’s scary though but he that is in me is greater than he in you. But how come you don’t know that epilepsy that runs in the blood is contagious? You are not scared to step your foot into the compound of those that have epilepsy running in their lineage or you came to know if your daughter is here for you to attack my son. My dear, you vowed your daughter will never have anything to do with my son because according to what you told people that epilepsy runs in our blood and I also vowed ten thousand times that my son will never get close to your family. I was told you are a wîtch but you can only bewîtchéd the weakened souls. Now, are you going to leave my house or should I tell my mechanic to use his spanner on your head? Uzo’s mother calming said to the headmistress.

    The headmistress whose legs are stuck on the ground and heartbroken already knew where the whole talk came out from. She slowly walked out of Uzo’s compound.

    TO BE CONTINUED

  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 13)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 13)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 13

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE THIRTEEN: 💞

    I hope you have not lost your mind. Take your hands off my neck. Ada warns Chima who is holding her cloth around her neck.

    Chimaobi! It is your senior sister you are holding! What has come over you Chima, have you joined this village’s bad boys and started smoking what they smôke? Ada’s father cried out through the window.

    Somto heard his father’s voice in his sleep. He quickly woke up and met Chima fighting Ada. He rushed to separate them but Chima was proven stubborn and it led to a fight between Somto and Chima. It happened to be a big fight Ada, Gift, and Njideka couldn’t separate the fight. they shouted for help, and neighbors gathered and had the fight separated.

    Uzo, who was the girl people saw you talking with yesterday? Uzo’s mother asked.

    Nne’m oh! (My mother) okay, mama, I will tell you. Her name is Adanna. She represented Ward 7 yesterday at the Umuoma Day celebration and they won. If you see her mama you will like her. Uzo said.

    No, I don’t think I will like her. Please whatever arrangement you have had with her cancel it. I don’t want to hear about her in this house. Mama Uzo said.

    Mama, what happened? You weren’t even present at Umuoma day, how come you talked about her like you know her? Uzo calmly said.

    Her mother who saw you yesterday standing with her daughter said unspeakable things about you and our family. She also said over her dead body will you marry her daughter? She added that epilepsy runs in our lineage. the most scary part of it all is that people fear her in this village because she practices witchcraft. She might go to any length for her to keep her daughter away from you. Uzo’s mother sounded so sure.

    Christ! A mother who sounded the way she did is truly a witch that doesn’t want her daughter’s progress. That epilepsy runs in our lineage. Mama, is that what the villagers think of us? Uzo asked.

    That’s what some of them believe. Said Uzo’s mother said.

    To hell with them! Mama, I say to hell with all of them. I’ve zeroed my mind from marrying from this village. They should go ahead and give their daughters to those that don’t have epilepsy running in their blood. It’s fine mama don’t feel sad. Anything they are thinking about our family is their business. We are blessed even with what they call us. All of them having nothing running in their blood are wallowing in poverty. Uzo angrily said.

    If you had married when your father brought his friend’s daughter Vivian to you to marry, me and these village women will not be having this conversation of epilepsy here and there. As an only son, you would have been married long ago but you said God’s time is the best. I saw reasons with you but Uzo I think God’s time is here. Listen, my boy, I don’t expect you to marry from Umuoma. Your father saw Umuoma women and still come to Eziama and married me. Marry from anywhere leave Umuoma women. Uzo’s Mother said.

    Mom, next year we are entering will not pass me by it’s a promise. Don’t let what that woman said bother you okay, and again Mom we are still leaving here for the City this weekend after the new year celebration. I’m tired of this village already. Uzo said.

    What else are we still doing here after the new year celebration? We are leaving. Uzo’s mother said.

    Ada’s mom who they informed where she was that her children were fighting ran home and met crowds in her compound. She chased everyone out of her compound and locked the entrance gate.

    What is the meaning of this? Why did you both disgrace me in this in this manner? You both gathered crowds in my compound to come and separate siblings fighting? Chimóo! (My God oh) which face will I use and walk in this village? Now if I’m passing they will be pointing fingers at me saying headmistress that couldn’t teach their children. Unu alaputa gó moó! ( you people have implicated me) Ada’s mom cried.

    Mama, you are crying because of what people will say. Look at my head, see what Chima your son did to my head. He hit wood on my head and you didn’t see blood gushing down? Look at Ada’s cloth, Chima nearly nakéd her. Her elder sister for that matter and you are here telling us we disgraced you. They should point their finger at you because you failed! What type of mother accommodates different girls her sons bring home every Christmas? Only your type! Somto the eldest bitterly said and walked away.

    Mama, are you happy now with what just happened? Two days to the new year this is how we are about crossing over. Ada calmly said and followed Somto.

    It would have been better if all of you didn’t come back for this Christmas. What use are you people to me? Nothing! Is just to disgrace me. Ada’s Mom said when everyone has gone.

    Fidelia, you see what you are causing in this compound you will surely see your ear with your eye. Ada’s father said to his wife.

    Uzo, I thought you said you wanted to flex Ada today and ask her out. How come you called me out for a drink? Emmy asked Uzo.

    I’m no more interested. I’ve decided to let Umuoma ladies be. When I get to the city I will look for a wife. Uzo said.

    All the best bro. You know what is good for you and I will always support you but do fast we will be getting married next year. Emmy said.

    It’s a lie!!!! Don’t tell me you are settling down soon. Uzo excitedly asks Emmy.

    Mehn, you see that Chinelo of a girl, she is everything I want in a woman. I never believed in love at first sight until it happened to me. I can’t wait to make her my wife. Emmy sounded like someone deeply in love.

    I’m so happy for you brother. Does she have any younger or elder sister? Uzo asked.

    TO Be Continued

  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 12)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 12)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 12

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE TWELVE: 💞

    Did everything later go well with you and him yesterday at Umuoma Day? Ada asked Chinelo Chima’s girlfriend.

    What are you talking about Sis? Chinelo responded pretending she doesn’t know what Ada is asking her of.

    I’m with you on this okay? I’m not asking to judge you. You can confide in me as a sis you just called me. Ada calmly told her.

    His name is Emmy and yes, everything went well. We are chatting already and he’s serious about what he’s telling me. Chinelo said.

    Which is…? Ada asked.

    He said he didn’t come for friendship or a long time courtship he said he came for marriage if I can let everything flow. Chinelo said.

    Chinelo listen, I don’t know what type of relationship you are having with Chima my brother but I know Chima isn’t serious about the relationship. I want you to place value on yourself. A man can not value you if you don’t value yourself. Traveling with a guy to his village to celebrate Christmas and new year and sleeping in the same room with him when you also know the guy doesn’t have any plans for you are so wrong. It doesn’t speak decent of you. You are very beautiful. Every day in the room you and Chima will be abusing each other. Is that the type of marriage you want for yourself? Let me ask you, did Chima tell you he will marry you? Ada asked.

    He will not marry me. There’s no single day that passes by he will not tell me he’s only dancing to his mother’s tune by keeping his town girl. Chinelo said.

    And you are still sleeping in the same room and on the same bed with him? I like you Chinelo. The only advice I will give to you is for you to pick up your bag and go back to your parents. If Emmy finds out you are in another man’s house trust me he wouldn’t have told you all that he told you. If you have searched yourself thoroughly and you feel nothing for Chima and you feel something for Emmy then go for Emmy before you lose both. Ada advised.

    Thanks, sis. You are such a lovely person. Chinelo said.

    You are welcome. Just let me know any time you are ready to leave but know I’m not chasing you away. If you don’t feel like leaving until after the new year celebration you can stay back okay? Ada said.

    No, no! Sis, I want to leave right now because Emmy said he wants to come to our compound. But sis I don’t have money to buy something for my mom as I go to visit her.

    Send me your account details I have thirty thousand for you. You can always call me cause we are family now. Ada told her.

    Chinelo was so excited. She hugged Ada and went inside the room and packed her bag and hurriedly left before Chima comes back.

    Both of you are welcome to my house. I’m so happy you both came. At least people will know I’m not in enmity with my people. What will I offer you people now? Mama Uzo said.

    No, don’t bother yourself at all we came to tell you something important. Ngozi said.

    My co-wife, yesterday at Umuoma day. We saw your son Uzordimma with Adanna daughter of Fidelia the headmistress. We were asking ourselves if his mother is at home and aware he was making this move because merely looking at them you can tell they were discussing something that will lead to marriage. We said we can’t sit and watch your only son bring curse home to you as a daughter-in-law. Nkoli said.

    My co-wife, when I told the headmistress that I saw her daughter with Uzo your son. Headmîss shouted and rejected it. She said over her déad body will her daughter marry into the family epilepsy runs in their lineage. She continued shouting your family suffers from Akwukwu that’s Epy (Epilepsy) she vomited many things from her month yesterday. She also said it was the same epilepsy that killed your husband in the city. Chai! Innocent Papalolo! May your soul continue to rest in peace. Ngozi cried.

    My dear let me even tell you. Do you know that headmîss is even a wîtch? Amuosu Abali (midnight wîtch). She kept her husband in the condition he is now. She is controlling all her children telling them who to marry and who not to marry. You know you people hardly come home to know the evil people we have in this village that’s why we are here to save your son. We used to be headmiss best of friends but we flew from her when she refused to turn from her evil ways. Nkoli continued her lies.

    Mama Uzo was dumbfounded. She was so confused that her mouth couldn’t close anymore. She was turning ahead towards the direction of Nkoli and Ngozi as they talk.

    My co-wives, I thank both of you for this information. I didn’t know that good people who protect people from falling into the fire are still in this village. God bless you both my co-wives. So some people in this village are believing it was epilepsy that kill Papalolo, my husband? No problem. Uzo’s mother said as she remembered her late husband.

    Don’t cry my co-wife. God has already used us to save you and your son from being trapped in headmistress witchery. My dear, we will be going now. Don’t worry we will be coming to spend time with you so you won’t be feeling left out in all the happenings in this village. Ngozi said and they both stood up.

    Dàlu nú ndî nwûnyé dî’m (thank you so much my co-wive)

    Ngozi and Nkoli left Mama Uzo’s compound.

    Nne biko werugodi aka (my dear please high five) Ngozi said and they high five.

    Will have shattered it. Hahaha! After all, is just what we and the headmistress are doing to other people we did to her. Is it not our children married village men and they are still living in this village with their husbands it’s now Ada’s turn that one that doesn’t have any regard for her elders she wants her to marry a rich guy and a rich man’s son. Never! She will marry what others married or remain single or better still marry outside where we will not be seeing her. Ngozi said.

    My dear, you have said it all. We will still go to Mama Uzo’s house tomorrow to know if what we are cooking is boiling. For now, let’s go and sit and cross our legs and wait for headmîss to come and gist us the marriage plans didn’t hold. Nkoli said laughing.

    Gbam! (Exactly) that marriage will not hold. Ngozi sealed it.

    My sister, it will not oh! Nkoli concurred with her and they continued going.

    Gift, you are at home. I thought you went out with Chinelo? Chima who just came back asked Gift Somto’s girlfriend about Chinelo as he didn’t see her in the room.

    No, we did not. Chinelo has gone. Gift said.

    Gone where? Chima who wasn’t observant enough to check Chinelo’s bag rushed back to the room to confirm if Chinelo has left and found nothing that belongs to Chinelo in the room. He remembered Ada once told him she will tell Chinelo to go back to her parents since he said he won’t marry her. Chima ran to where Ada is. And held her neck.

    Ada, what did you tell Chinelo and where is she? Chima asked Ada holding her by the neck so tight.

    TO BE CONTINUED

  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 11)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 11)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 11

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE ELEVEN: 💞

    Ada and the girls were still sitting on their seats when some group of young ladies came carrying plates of pepper soup and drinks and kept them on the table where Ada is seated.

    Hello, is the meats for free or for sale? Ada asked one of the ladies that brought them to their table.

    They are for sale ma’am but someone has already taken care of the bills. Here is the menu of what is available. He said you all should still order more. The lady said smiling.

    It’s okay. What you brought is already sufficient for us. Sorry, who did you say ordered all this for us? Ada asks with curiosity.

    Look at him over there. He is seated at the back of Mr Chairman. The lady said pointing towards the direction where the guy is seated but Ada could not see him.

    The guy noticed Ada was trying to behold who ordered food for them. he stood up and walked to Ada’s table. His friend also followed him.

    Hello ladies, I must confess you ladies had the best performance out there. He said.

    Thanks for the compliment. Ada said.

    The guy turned to Ada and introduced himself properly and his friend concentrated on Chinelo Chima’s Girlfriend.

    My Name is Uzo. Uzodimma in full. Can I meet you? The guy said to Ada stretching his hand towards Ada as a sign of greeting.

    My name is Adanna. Ada said and stretches her hand. Both hands met and they had a friendly handshake.

    Adanna, what a lovely name. Nice to meet you, my Princess. Uzo said.

    Same here Uzo. Ada said.

    I will love to see you after the celebration I hope that will be possible. Uzo asked.

    Sure, it will be possible. Ada said.

    Please, don’t break my heart by going without seeing me. Uzo said.

    Break your heart so soon? Ada said and they both burst into laughter.

    Uzo and his friend went back to their seat.

    Headmîss, I saw your daughter Ada discussing with the Son of Papalolo, who died of epilepsy in his car in the city. One of Ada’s mom’s friends gossiped about Ada with her mom and her friends.

    Which Papalolo? Is it Papalolo Àfonta? Mama asked.

    Do we have two Papalolo in this village? One of the women asked.

    Papalolo never died of epilepsy in the city. He was poîsonéd in the meeting he attended with his friends and died in his car while driving home. Mama Ada explained.

    What are you defending? Who in this village doesn’t know akwukwu (epilepcy) runs in their family? because he is with your daughter probably you have started thinking about marriage that is why you are arguing about it. One of the women.

    Leave them alone let them be. Ada’s mom said.

    Am I holding them? I’m not but I’m only telling you what you, headmîss will say if they were to be another people. Meanwhile, I hope you have told your daughter to come and apologize to us. Ngozi one of the women said.

    She said you both should come to her table for her to apologize. Ada’s mom who never wanted to tell them this angrily spilled it out because of what they are saying about the guy that finds her daughter.

    Imagine the insult! No, you would have told us to go and apologize to her instead. I’m out of this table this gathering is turning into a witchcraft gathering. Ngozi said and stood up.

    Wait for me nne. I’m Leaving with you. One of the women said and left with Ngozi.

    Mc immediately announced Ward 7 as the winner of the dancing competition. Ada with Chekwube and the rest of the girls joyfully came out for the last jubilation. All the Ward 7 that were present at Umuoma day including Ada’s family all came out and displayed dancing madnéss because Ward 7 has never brought a trophy home. Ward 7 was recognized by many that didn’t know they have people.

    After the celebration, Chinelo quickly sneaked out of the arena and went and met with Uzo’s friend who introduced himself to her as Emmy. She and Emmy exchanged contact and they got along immediately.

    Ada, I’m so proud of you and the girls. Honestly, I never knew Ward 7 has beautiful ladies like you. Uzo said.

    Oh yes, they do. We have been hiding our dancing skills all this while. Ada teased and they both laughed.

    Ada, I will like us to go somewhere and continue the celebration. I want to celebrate your win properly. I don’t mind if you bring the girls along. Uzo said.

    Wow! That sounds so nice but is already getting dark. I don’t keep late nights. Can we leave it till tomorrow? Ada asked.

    Perfect! I love that. Ladies don’t suppose to keep late nights like men. It is not safe out there for them. Uzo said.

    Yeah, but nobody should keep late nights. Our country is not safe for both men and women. Ada said.

    You are very positive my Princess. You are not only beautiful but also intelligent. Uzo said smiling.

    Oh please! Ada almost felt shy.

    Can I drive you home, I came with my car. if you don’t mind. Uzo offered.

    No, thanks. I’m here with my brothers and we have already sent for the driver that will take us home. Ada said.

    I will surely love to see you again Ada. Uzo gently said.

    Sure, you will. We have each other’s contact. Ada reminded him.

    Dalu kwanuooo (well done oh) headmîss’s friends Ngozi and Nkoli greeted Ada and Uzo and walked away.

    TO BE CONTINUED

    Do you think that relationship will hold? Let’s see how it goes.

  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 10)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 10)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 10

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE TEN: 💞

    Whose Idea was it that we should go and greet nwà headmîs (heardmîs’s daughter)? Nkoli one of the women asked.

    It was my idea. What happened? Biaty asked.

    How come everybody is keeping quiet after greeting her, I’m I the only one she talked to in that rude manner? Nkoli asked.

    Biaty busted into laughter.

    My dear, you are not the only one. She said my husband is the lucky man that will marry her as his second wife. Didn’t you see as I came back I drank a bottle of water to flush the insult out but the insult digested instead of blushing out? It pained me. Ngozi said.

    They all confessed what they received from greeting Ada and they decided to change their seat to the front where they won’t be seating close to Ada.

    Not long Ada’s mom came and seated with her friends. She apologized for coming late and also for what held her. The woman didn’t allow her to land well they angrily told her how Ada her daughter insulted them one after the other. Ada’s mom couldn’t believe Ada said things like that to them.

    When you people got there, did you see any alcoholic bottles on their table because she doesn’t take alcohol let it not be she took one and it was dealing with her. Ada’s mom said.

    You should go and ask your daughter that. It is none of our business if she is under the influence of alcohol or not all we know is that she must apologize to us for the insult she threw at all of us. Biaty said.

    That is a must. She must apologize to each of you but please let’s not celebrate Umuoma day with a frown face. Once the celebration is over she must come and apologize I must make sure of that. Ada’s mom assured her friends.

    Everywhere was lively. Different sounds of drums were playing in the background. The Mc was calling the ladies from each particular ward to come and represent their wards by presenting any dancing step of their choice.

    Alright ladies and gentlemen. Without wasting our time I will be calling on ward 1 single ladies of Umuoma to come and show us that dancing step they are reserving for their wedding day. I bet you that somebody’s future husband is already seated here and he’s waiting for her future wife to come and shàkîé ûkwû (to come and shake waste) hahaha! Remember this trophy on the Chairman’s table belongs to any ward that comes first. Ok, let’s go! Ward 1 quickly step forward and showcase your dancing step and while they are coming Ward 2 please get ready we don’t have time. Mc announced.

    As ward 1 has started dancing. Chekwube went to Ada to inform her they will be dancing for their ward which is Ward 7.

    Ada, get ready will be dancing for our ward. Chekwube said.

    Hahaha! What’s our ward’s number? Ada laughed and asked.

    Ward 7. The dance doesn’t take time two minutes we are done. Chekwube said.

    I hope I can be jumping up and down since I don’t know how to dance. Ada asked while still laughing.

    Babe, we are not targeting that trophy over there because I know no matter how much you and I dance we can never earn it. We are only representing our ward to get recognized. I don’t think anyone from our ward will join us because for the past two Umuoma’s Day celebrations our ward has not participated due to no one coming out. Just tell your brother’s girlfriends too to join and represent the ward I’ve told my cousins to join us and they agreed. Chekwube said.

    But my brother’s girlfriends are not from our community. Ada said.

    Yes, I know. It doesn’t matter. They will just dance and go. My cousins are not from our community but they will join us. Chekwube explains.

    Immediately Ward 6 stepped out to present their ward. Chekwube waved a hand to Ada. Ada and her brother’s girlfriends came over to where Chekwube is. Ward 7 was called Ada and Chekwube danced majestically as they lead the dance. Many from the back stood up to know which people are representing Ward 7.

    Ewooh! Héàdmiss is that not Ada your daughter dancing? Biaty said.

    Ada’s mom looked and it was Ada dancing. She was so overwhelmed that she danced and join them just to spray her money. She was drawing people’s attention as she shouts: Ada nwà’m! Turu ugó! Ada Obodo Oyibo’m turu ugó! (Ada my daughter thumbs up) Somto and Chima stood up and went and sprayed money on the girls despite they didn’t budget for it. Chima’s friends couldn’t sit down and ignore Ada’s moves despite Ada’s thought that she isn’t a dancer. She has this pattern of moves her body makes as she dances. They stoop and rain money on Ada. People stood and started spraying money on Ada and the rest of the girls. Their dance lasted long cause they pulled the crowd. Their dance took 10 minutes and they went back to their seat when the mc called the dance off.

    I can’t believe we did it. Chekwebe said to Ada.

    Ada was smiling and about to respond her mother interrupted.

    Che-ché, I’m so proud of you. Thank you for taking this shame off from Ward 7. I know you made this dance possible. Thank you so much. Ada’s mom told Chekwube

    You are welcome, mama. Chekwube said.

    Ada, I want to see you in camera. Ada’s mom called Ada aside.

    Ada followed her and they shifted a bit.

    Ada, you made me so happy today. Are you not seeing how I’m smiling? Ada’s mom said.

    How mama? Is it because I danced what’s there? Ada said.

    Don’t you know you have sampled yourself before Umuoma men? They will know you are still single. Don’t be in a haste to go home because some of them will be looking forward to talking to you. Ada’s mom happily said.

    Mama is that all? Ada asked.

    No, that’s not all. My friends told me how you insulted them but I’ve forgiven you because you made me proud. Now, follow me let’s go so you will apologize to my friend. Ada’s mom said.

    Mama, you want me to apologize to your friends? Do you know what they asked me? Well, mama if you truly want me to apologize to your friends tell them I said they should come to my seat let me apologize to them one by one because I was on my seat they came. See where I’m sitting. Bring them there. Ada said pointing to the direction she seats.

    Umuoma day continues…

    TO Be Continued

  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 9)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 9)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 9

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE NINE: 💞

    Ada, are you serious that you won’t be attending Umuoma Day? Somto asked.

    I will attend. I was only giving Mama the answer she wasn’t expecting. Ada said.

    Ada’s response to her mom that she won’t be attending Umuoma Day made her so restless. She came to Ada to tell her the importance of attending.

    Ada Bekee, I know you might be thinking the reason I want you to attend Umuoma Day is because of finding a husband. Far from it. I’ve stopped. I want you to attend so you will see what you will gist your friend about in the city. At least you will witness your festival for once…

    Mama, I will attend. Ada interrupted her mom.

    Chima, I heard when you were telling your friends to call you for directions when they get to our junction. If they get to the junction they should tell bike people they are going to headmis’s house. None of the bike that doesn’t know here by the name. Ada’s Mom said.

    Yes, I’ve already told them that. Chima answered.

    Hours later, everybody got prepared for Umuoma Day. Somto made an arrangement for Sienna that took them to the big field where the celebration is taken place. Each table has four chairs around it that will accommodate four people. Ada and the rest of the girls are seated on one of the round tables while Somto is seated with Chima and his friends. Chekwube who came with her sister and cousins came and greeted Ada and she pointed to where they are seated and went back to her position.

    Aunty, you see those four women at our back? Don’t turn and look at them now because they are looking towards here. They are Mama’s friends. They are the people pushing Mama around while their children are nothing to write home about. You can slowly turn around now and look at them. Njideka told Ada.

    Look at those girls that walked in, that tall one must be Ada, the headmistress’s daughter. One of the women gossips.

    Yes, she’s the one. Look at Njideka Mama’s house girl sitting there. Second woman gossip.

    I’ve not seen her very well like this. She is so beautiful. The third woman said.

    Let’s go and greet her so we will take a clearer view of her face. The fourth woman said.

    Hell no! Greet her for what! is she our mate? She should be the one to come here and greet us. One of the women said.

    Don’t misunderstand me Nkoli. She doesn’t know us but we do know her. We will go and introduce ourselves as her mother’s best friends she will then be the one to greet us. One of the women explains.

    Biaty is right. At least let’s see what her face looks like. She might be faraway beauty that when you come close to her she’s face will look like Ntooor(ugly) one of the women said and they laughed.

    How do we go? Are we going together or one after the other? One of the women asks.

    We are going one after the other. One of the women responded.

    Okay, Biaty, you that suggested should take the lead we will join you. One of the women said.

    Their voices were so audible because of the loudness of the music playing. Ada and Njideka whose minds were there heard all their conversation without them knowing. Ada was waiting for them to come to know the type of greeting they are coming with. Biaty, one of the women stood up and proceeded towards Ada.

    Ada, how are you? I’m one of your mother’s friends. Best one at that. We seated at your back waiting for your mother to come and join us.

    Ada stood up and hugged and greeted her.

    My baby, you are looking so beautiful but my throat is drying when are they bringing wine for us? Biaty asked.

    Does it mean there is nowhere they sell wine in this our village or do you lack money to buy one? I have one thousand in my bag let me give you to buy wine for yourself. Ada who understood what the woman meant sarcastically answered as she deeps her hand inside her bag to bring out the money.

    Eerm, that was not what I meant but don’t worry. I don’t need your money to buy a drink. Let me go back to my seat. Biaty shamefully said and went to where they are seated.

    How did it go? I saw when she put her in her bag, did she want to give you money. One of the women asked.

    Yes, she wanted to give me five thousand but I told her we are much that she should give us all together. Biaty said because she didn’t want to receive the insult alone. She wants the insult to go around.

    One of the women stood up as she heard money and walked to Ada. She introduced herself and Ada stood up and greeted her.

    Tell me who is the lucky man that has found an Angel like you? One of the women asked.

    Ma, your husband would have been the lucky man but he’s taken time to make me his second wife. Ada said and the woman calmly walked back to her seat without uttering a word again.

    Ngozi this one your face is like this what did she tell you? One of the women asked.

    Nothing, I just remembered a beautiful and respectful girl like her is still not married. She lied.

    The third woman stood up to go and greet Ada.

    Ehe, if you get there ask her when she is bringing marriage wine for us. Biaty told her.

    Leave that one to me I know how I will present my words. She responds.

    She went to Ada and introduced herself too Ada still stood up and greeted her.

    These village men are all so blind. Why do they still leave a precious jewel-like you to remain in the market? She asked.

    Ma, I don’t just know but I know the day I will marry all the women pushing my mother about will all dîe that day. Ada responded.

    Later Nne… The woman said and danced back to were they seated pretending she is not pained.

    The last woman Nkoli stood up and went. She introduced herself the way others did Ada stood up and hugged her and greeted her as usual.

    My daughter you are looking so takeaway but make sure your beauty catches one of the men that full here. She said.

    Ma, there’s no man here that my beauty will catch except your husband. I’ve been searching for him with my eye but I’ve not seen him. Where is he ma? Ada asked.

    She went back to her seat. They all seated quietly looking for who will break the silence amidst them and talk about what they saw where they went to greet Ada.

    Umuoma Day celebration continues.

    TO Be Continued

  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 8)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 8)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 8

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE EIGHT: 💞

    Later that night Ada, woke Chidiogo up from sleep to have a sisterly discussion with her.

    Idiogo, I want you to tell me the truth. What were you discussing with Mama? What was she warning you not to tell me? Ada asked Chidiogo.

    Sister nothing. Chidiogo answered feeling drowsy.

    Ada tapped her again to make sure her eyes are fully open as she repeat the question.

    Sister I can hear you na. Chidiogo calming said.

    Tell me, are you facing domestic violence in your marriage? Does Achebe(her husband) maltreat you? Ada asked.

    No, sister Achebe is not like that. He doesn’t beat me. He has never raised his hands on me ever since we got married. But he always reminds me am the one that pushed him into getting married when he was not ready. For the past four months now nobody has ever called him for work. He has not been bringing money for food I’m the one doing all that from the foodstuffs business Mama borrowed me fifty thousand to start. That’s where we have been feeding from but the business has gone down. Chidiogo said.

    You said Mama borrowed you fifty thousand? Ada asked.

    Yes…

    Is she requesting you pay her back? Ada asked.

    She used to but since I don’t have a cell phone anymore she hardly sees the means to ask me about it. Chidiogo said.

    What happened to your phone? Ada asked.

    I sold it. Please don’t let anybody know even my husband doesn’t know I sold it. I told him I lost it to one of my customers that came to buy something. Chidiogo said.

    What of your children, why didn’t you come with them? Ada continues with her questions.

    They are with their father. Chidiogo answered.

    As small as they are you left them for their father to take care of. Ada asked.

    Sister, my husband helps me with chores in the house without being asked. At six months he has started taking care of them. The children are used to him more than me. He does everything perfectly. His problem is when he has no money or job to do he will remind me of how I’m his problem. He said he will come with the kids to greet you. Chidiogo said.

    Do you think your husband can handle business if money is given to him? Ada asked.

    Very well sister. I know my husband too well. He has been wanting to start up a paint business but there is no money. Sister, he can. Chidiogo said.

    Okay then. Let’s see how it goes. You can go back to sleep. Ada said.

    The next morning Ada’s mom woke up so early and sat close to Ada’s door. Ada was surprised to see her Mom sitting next to her door with her plastic chair.

    Mama good morning. Ada greeted her mother.

    Ada Américà’m! Adaoma! Ada Obodo oyibó. Ada nà erî ûkwu anû. Nne good morning to you and how was your night? Ada’s mom rains praise on Ada.

    Ada hesitated to answer because both of them know they have an unsettled case.

    Mama, I slept well. Ada answered.

    Happy “Umuoma must come home day” you know is today. All of us will be going there by two because that is the time everywhere becomes lively.

    Oooh! So all these early morning praises from Mama are just to make me attend Umuoma Day? Mama will never give up anytime soon but I will surprise her. Ada thought in her mind.

    Okay, mama. Ada said and left.

    Ada, please anything you girls are preparing today please include my friends. I invited two of my guys here today for Umuoma Day. Chima told Ada.

    That’s not a problem. Chima what’s your plan for Chinelo, are you marrying her or you are passing time with her? Ada asked

    Ada ibià kwà(Ada you have come) what brought this question this early morning? Chima asked.

    Answer my question. Ada insisted.

    Ada, you know nà. Chima said.

    I don’t know anything Chima just answer what I asked you. Ada said.

    Well, I’m not marrying her I…

    Don’t go further. You have said what I wanted to hear. She has to leave here and be useful to herself. She won’t cross over next year here. Enough of all this mama’s tune you all are dancing to without realizing you are hurting others. Ada said and walked away.

    Ada make sure you don’t tell her anything ooh. Chima said.

    Chidiogo, I hope you didn’t tell your sister anything. Ada’s mom asked Chidiogo.

    I didn’t tell her anything mama. Chidiogo answered.

    So, she didn’t ask you after hearing my conversation with you yesterday? Ada’s mom asked.

    She asked me but I refused to tell her. Chidiogo lied.

    Good! Go and get a broom and sweep out this sand. Ada’s Mom told Chidiogo.

    Ada oh! Ada mummy ya. Ada’s mom called Ada.

    Mama, you called. Ada Answered.

    Yes, you are in the kitchen, what do you want to prepare? Ada’s Mom asked.

    Jellof rice. Ada said.

    Okay, leave it for Chidiogo and Njideka and those girls to prepare so that the fire won’t affect your skin. Ada’s Mom said.

    How mama? Haven’t I been cooking with firewood before? Ada asked.

    Yes, but today is Umuoma Day. I want you to look the way you looked the first day you came back. Ada’s Mom explained.

    Mama, I’m not attending Umuoma Day…

    TO BE CONTINUED

  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 7)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 7)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 7

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE SEVEN: 💞

    Ada, come back here I’m talking to you. If you move an inch while I’m still talking to you I will tell you that okra doesn’t grow more than the owner. I’m asking you, what did you do to Kelechukwu? Mama asked

    Mama, I think I’ve kept quiet enough since the past few days I came back but Mama let what happened today not repeat itself. If you are the one telling your friends or your friends telling you to look for a husband for me let it stop today because any other person I will see here will not like my reaction towards him. Ada issues a warning.

    Ada, I hope you are not issuing me a warning. Ada’s Mom asked.

    Mama if you call it a warning so be it. I’ve gotten it up to my neck. Imagine someone telling me he’s doing me a favor by coming to marry me all because of how desperate you made me look before them. Now every Tóm, Dîck, and Hàrry want to marry Ada. Ada said raising her voice.

    Yes, at times men do women a favor by marrying them. That’s why a man can marry more than one wife. He marries one and does the other one a favor by marrying them because the other one might end up being unmarried if the man doesn’t take her as his second wife. Ada’s mom quotes.

    Is that so? I hope you are listening to yourself. Mama, I wonder how you made it to the position of headmistress. I do reason what you teach your students. Mama, you don’t deserve to be called a headmistress because your teachings are utterly meanîngless and ûseless.

    A heavily padded slap landed on Ada’s face.

    I’ve become a teacher even before I gave birth to you. I’ve been awarded twice not once for being the best among other teachers… Ada’s mom was still talking Ada walked out on her to answer her father who has been calling her to leave her mother.

    Fidelia! Fidelia!! one day you will see what you have done to yourself by pushing these children against their wishes. Ada’s Dad who is unable to stand up throws words to Mama through the window.

    Barthó! Bartholomew!! tell your children the truth since they listen to you. If you are scared of them because of the little, little things they give to you I, Fidelia is not. Mama Ada throws her words from her ends.

    Somto who went on a stroll with his girlfriend came back and met Ada’s sitting with their father with her eye looking teary asked and Ada told him everything.

    Mama is now taking this too far. Do you know I followed that Awàra tiny Bush Road? I saw Mama Emma and Emma blocking the road. I asked them Mama Emma told me it was Mama that came to her house and told her people passing through her farm are breaking her cassava stem simply because Ada and I followed through the bush yesterday instead of following where she told us to follow. Adanne, kwanu it’s okay. I thought we agreed to be laughing over Mama’s habit of asking us to get married until when we are about to go back we will have a meeting with her. Brighten up your face. Somto said holding Ada’s shoulder.

    I don’t know what has come over your mother. Unfortunately, she allowed all these village women her Children are better than, to be pushing her around. One day she will see what she did to herself. Clean your face my daughter and go to your room before people coming in will see you like this. Ada’s Dad said.

    Ada hearing what her father said about people pushing her mother about went to Njideka her mother’s house help to find out who are those women her father talked about.

    Aunty, you will know them. That day you came back they were the people you met with mama. That is what they do in this village forcing their sons and daughter to get married. The tall fair one Mama Chinedu insisted Chinedu will go to seminary school because people are already calling her Nné father (mama Father) Chinedu ran away for over five years now and nobody has seen him. Njideka narrated to Ada.

    I wasn’t observant enough to recognize them. Any time any of them comes let me know… I heard a sound of a bike at the gate. Go and check who he dropped. Ada told Njideka.

    Njideka went and it was Chidiogo Ada’s younger sister. Ada’s mother also came out to know who came. Ada came out when the voice she heard greeted her mother sounds like her sister’s voice.

    Hey! Sister Ada ooo!! Chidiogo shouted as she saw Ada and they both hugged.

    Chidiogo what is happening to you? You are looking so pale and dark. Are you alright? Ada asked with so much concern.

    Was there a time Chidiogo has a big body before or fair like an albino? Ada’s mom asked Ada and took Chidiogo inside.

    Ada gazed at her mother as she hurriedly took Chidiogo inside. She walked away knowing fully well she still have time to talk to her sister because Chidiogo is not looking like someone leaving soon.

    Why did you come without informing me? Ada’s mom asked Chidiogo.

    Mama my phone is faulty. Chidiogo said.

    Why didn’t you call with your husband’s phone? Ada’s Mom Asked.

    Does it make any difference mama?

    If you asked me sîlly questions I will use my back on your face. Ada’s mom angrily said.

    Mama I didn’t even come to see you I came to see if Sister Ada will give me money to restart my foodstuffs business n buy me a new phone

    I didn’t even come to see you. I came to know if sister Ada will give me money to restart my foodstuffs business and buy a new phone. Ada’s mom mockingly repeated what Chidiogo said. Make sure you don’t open your mouth and tell her any other thing other than what you told me you came for. All the time you keep collecting when will others start collecting from you?

    Weldon mama! Wonderful speech. Ada who stood by the side and heard all the conversation between her mom and Chidiogo said raising her voice.

    TO Be Continued

  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 6)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 6)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 6

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE SIX: 💞

    Chinelo, I was outside, I heard when Somto was asking Gift why she was looking moody. I hope you didn’t tell Gift anything yesterday as you both were coming to where I was. Chima asked Chinelo.

    Tell her something like what? I don’t understand. Chinelo asked.

    Something like what you heard Mama discussing with Somto about her. Chima said.

    I didn’t tell her anything. Chinelo said.

    Chima! Chimaobi Nne ya!! Ada’s mom was calling Chima.

    Chima went and answered. Ada and Somto were already seated there. Chima sat down too.

    Chima, where did you say that girl you came home with comes from? Ada’s mom asked.

    Mama, I told you she’s from Umuoma, what happened? Chima asked.

    Did she tell you what happened here yesterday? Mama Ada asked.

    No, mama. Chima answered.

    I’m surprised she didn’t tell you. There was no type of insult that girl didn’t give to me here yesterday. I was still talking to her she walked out on me. Ada’s mom said.

    Ah ah, Chinelo insulted you mama, what gave her such guts? Ada said?

    Chinelo! Chinelo!! Chima called.

    Yes!! Chinelo answered.

    Come here! Chima said with a harsh voice.

    Chinelo what made you insult Mama yesterday as we were not around? Ada asked.

    Aaah!! Sis, I didn’t insult Mama ooh, mama did I insult you yesterday?

    Okàna àjû’m àjûju (she’s still asking me questions) Ada’s mom said.

    What did you tell Mama yesterday? Chima asked.

    Mama told me to change the gown I wore yesterday and clean my makeup. I told her I have no other cloth to wear and also told her that’s how I like my makeup. I didn’t tell her any other thing. Chinelo explained.

    Eerh, Chinelo you can go. Somto said.

    Mama is that the insult she insulted you yesterday? Ada ask.

    Ada ekwé kwà nà kà’m sî gi kitikpa gbà gî (Ada don’t allow me to use bad words on you) you are here just now and this girl ran her mouth a second time on your mother and you didn’t stand up to do something. You are here asking me if is that the insult she insulted me. Is there another way people insult people? I’m a headmistress. If my students talk to me in that manner he/she will go for suspension or tender an apology letter. Ada’s mom said.

    Mama that lady is an adult and not your student. What she wore yesterday and the make-up she applied are all good for a lady. I didn’t see anything wrong with them. Ada was still talking and her mother’s phone started ringing loud.

    Ada méchie ónu kà’m zaa call (Ada close your mouth let me answer the call) Ada’s mom said.

    Hello, Mama Obiora.

    Mama Ada, hope you remember I’m still coming to your house with my Sister’s son today. Mama Obiora said on the other side of the phone.

    Oh yes, yes, yes. Ada’s mom remembered.

    Ok, he is asking what is Ada doing for a living. You know men these days like ladies that have handwork or have something to do.

    Eziokwû (is true) she’s working with a government. Let me give her the phone for her to tell you by herself. Ada take! Tell her the type of job you are doing.

    Ada who doesn’t know what her mother is talking about or who she is talking with she refuses to take the phone from her mother. Her mother then told her friend Mama Obiora Ada isn’t close but they should start coming.

    Ada don’t try this next time. How can I be handing the phone over to you and you made me look stûpîd? Ada’s mom said.

    Mama why will I collect the phone, do I know what you were talking about and who you were speaking to?

    That’s my friend I told you before. I told you she is coming with her sister’s son that said he wants to marry you. Ada’s mom said.

    Mama, I think the meeting is over. This one is between you and Ada. Let me leave the both of you. Somto who saw the discussion had changed said and stood up.

    Ada, the rest of the meeting is now between you and Mama I’m inside. Chima said as he was smiling inside.

    Mama, I’m going to Chekwube’s house. Ada said as she stood up.

    Going to where when your suitor is coming? Ada’s mom said.

    Mama, you have your phone. When the suitor comes call me. Ada said and left.

    Tomorrow is finally the almighty Umuoma day that is reigning everywhere. Hope you are attending. Chekwube asked.

    I will. I’ve never attended it I only hear of it. Ada said.

    Haven’t you seen the sign board they made for it? All the Umuoma artists will be present and perform live. All types of masquerades will play. I’ve attended once. Chekwube said.

    Till tomorrow then. Oh, my mom is calling. Let me rush home I know why she’s calling. We will see tomorrow ok. Ada said.

    It’s fine to let me walk you out. Chekwube escorts her.

    Ada came in and they were already seated waiting for her. Ada sat opposite the guy that wants to marry her.

    Good afternoon ma. Good afternoon. Ada greeted

    Ada, how are you? Mama Obiora asked.

    I’m fine ma. Ada said.

    Do you still remember me? Mama Obiora asked.

    Ada smiled and said no ma.

    You won’t remember me because you were very small when we left for the city and your Godmother also took you ever since then you stopped coming home. Well, I guess your mother must have told you why we are here. This is my nephew nwà nwànne’m nwànyi nké obelé ( my younger sister’s son) he has seen your pictures and he likes you a lot. We decided to come today since you came back for Christmas. Mama Obiora said.

    Ok, ma. Ada said.

    What are you doing in the city? Mama Obiora asked.

    I’m working. Ada answered.

    What type of work? do you work for yourself or do you work for someone? Mama Obiora asked.

    Ma, all these questions would have been more appropriate if they are been asked by the man who wants to marry me. I don’t even know his name. Let the both of us talk. Ada said.

    Eeh, you and him would have talked but he is a shy person. That’s why I’m asking for him. Mama Obiora said.

    Chai nwoké félé oh (Shy shy man) Mama Ada jokingly said.

    Ma, please let him speak for himself. Ada said.

    Ada odikwà kà idî harsh? (Ada is like you are harsh)

    Ada, there’s nothing wrong if she speaks for him. The boy is like her son too. Ada’s mom said.

    Ma, please you both should excuse us let’s talk and know ourselves well or is that not what you both want? Ada insisted.

    Aunty, it’s okay. You both should leave us let’s talk. The guy said.

    Okay oh. Mama Obiora said and they both leave.

    My name is Kelechukwu Okpala but everybody calls me Kc. Kc said.

    I’m Ada.

    Ada nice to meet you. Kc said

    Same here.

    I was told you live in Ilorin. What do you do there?

    I work with the government. Ada responded.

    Okay, do they pay you well? Kc asked.

    I beg your pardon. Ada said.

    I mean how much do they pay you? Kc repeated.

    They owe us a lot. Ada sarcastically answered.

    Then how do you cope since they owe you people a lot? Kc asked.

    Kc, I thought we are here to know each other, what has my salary got to do with this? Ada asked.

    Is part of it. After all, I’m ready to make you my wife soon. Kc said.

    Where do you live and what do you do for a living? Ada asked him.

    I work of course. I live in Makurdi. Kc answered.

    What type of work do you do? Ada asked.

    I… I do business or better still I’m into business. Kc said.

    What type of business? Ada asked looking straight into his eye.

    Well, a man doesn’t disclose all his sources of income. Kc responded.

    Kc, have my number when you are ready for us to know ourselves very well we can then meet again. Ada’s said.

    Don’t worry I have your number already. Kc said.

    I see… Then call me when you are ready. Ada said and was about to leave.

    Don’t think you are special Ada. After all, I’m doing you a favor by wanting to marry you. Women’s time they say runs out.

    The statement rang a bell in Ada’s head. Ada was tempted to give it to him back but she held herself.

    Oh really, you are doing me a favor by wanting to marry me? Well, Ada does not want any man that will do her a favor. Go and look for someone else and do her a favor. Ada said and worked out on him.

    Kelechukwu, what happened mama Ada asked him.

    Ma your daughter is so rûde I guess that’s why she is still unmàrried by now. KC said.

    Hmmm! Mama Ada, you better talk to your daughter. Men are scarce these days she better holds the one she sees tight. Ógé na agà kwà agà (time is passing) we will be on our way now. Mama Obiora said and they took their leave.

    Bia Kc (Come Kc) what did you tell Ada? I know you are the one that will méss up these plans. Mama Obiora asked Kc.

    I didn’t méss up anything. I only asked her how much they are paying her for me to be sure she truly has money. Kc replied.

    Aaah! Why will you ask her such a question? I told you she has money. That lady you saw there is living fine in the city. Her mother only wants her to get married because her two younger sisters are married. You went there and méss the whole thing up. Ada would have been a perfect wife for you since you are làzy to provide for yourself and your mother. I wanted to speak for you you insisted we should leave both of you. I left thinking you have grown. This time around you should be one to look for a wife for yourself since you keep blowing every opportunity away. I hope you have your transport fare because I’m not going to transport you. Mama Obiora angrily said.

    TO BE CONTINUED

    Christmas in the village has just begun.

  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 5)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 5)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 5

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE FIVE: 💞

    The next day Ada and her brother Somto decided to go to their maternal home to go and greet their uncles and also visit Chekwube on their way back who came back very late the previous day.

    Mama, is Peter still driving Keke? Somto asked her mother.

    Yes, what happened? Ada’s mom responded.

    Mama, please give me his no let me call him to come and take us to Amani. Somto said.

    Ah ah, where are you people going, I thought you people are going to my father’s compound to greet Onyeoma and Onukwube, my brothers. Why are you looking for Keke that will take you there? My father’s compound, you can call someone’s name from here, and the person there will answer you is what you want to charter a keke for. Ada’s mom said.

    Mama, are you saying we should trek from here to Àmáni community? Somto asked.

    Somtochukwu, is it far? Have I ever entered keke to Amani before? Lee îmi, Lee onu( a stone throw) this is Christmas we are celebrating. Both of you should use this opportunity to walk down the village and see people and people will see you too. Copy from Chima your brother. He has gone to the village town hall where Emenike is launching his song today. I was thinking that’s where you both are going tomorrow you will go to Amani. Ada’s mom said.

    Mama, please give me the no I’m the one paying him not you. Somto said.

    Somto adighi’m énye (Somto I’m not giving) if you two can not trek to Amani then go in take off your clothes and sleep because that’s the only thing you two came to the village for. Ada’s mom insisted.

    Hahaha! Somto please let’s go. I think there’s one tiny road there that will take us to Amani market. Let’s follow through the bush is not far. When we get to Amani market we will enter a bike or kéke. Ada said and they both left.

    These children still remember this awarà tiny bush road. I will go and tell Mama Emma to block his farm the way she used to that all this Christmas children will break all her cassava stems. Ada’s mom said to herself.

    So, mama practically wanted us to trek from here to Amani, and by the time we will get there, we will be sweating like a Christmas chicken they want to slaughter. Somto said.

    That’s our mother for you. Thank God my friend Chekwube is back. From tomorrow I will start going out for Mama to be happy. Yes Somto, I remember you told me about your girlfriend from our local government you wanted to come home with that later traveled to her maternal home. How come this Rivér’s girl Gift, you came home with? Ada asked Somto.

    Oh, Mmesómma? She is there in her maternal home. Both of them are my girlfriend. I met Mmesómma before Gift. I won’t lie to you Gift is every man’s desire. I love her though but I can’t marry her because of where she’s from. Somto said.

    Somto you don’t love her because if you do you wouldn’t have said what you said now. Somto, you better not let Mama make decisions for you or marry to make Mama happy. You are the one that will spend the rest of your life with your wife you are not marrying her to keep for Mama. I remember what Papa told me when Mama refused I won’t marry Christ my second suitor when I was in my early 30s. Papa told me that love is a traveler that takes one far in search of his or her soul mate. I would have listened to Papa but I said let me make Mama happy for the last time. Had it been I know what I know now I would have followed my heart but I still don’t regret it because everything happens for a reason. So my dear brother, if you have searched your heart thoroughly and Gift is the one for you bring her home properly. I don’t like the way you are coming home with different girls. It doesn’t speak well of you. Now Gift was supposed to follow us but you are avoiding being asked who is she again because she’s not the one they know you with. Ada advised Somto.

    Ada Daddy ya! I’ve heard what you said, my Princess. Somto said and they kept walking.

    My dear what’s your name again? Ada’s mom asked Chinelo Chima’s girlfriend.

    Chinelo, mama. Chinelo answer.

    Ehe Chinelo, where are you going to with all this makeup you are applying on your face? Ada’s mom.

    Mama I want to stroll I’m so bored at home. Chinelo answered.

    Ohh, you want to stroll with all this make-up you are applying on your face. Nné oriká fichanata ( my dear is too much, clean them a bit) I hope this cloth showing your breàst is not what you are wearing out. Ada’s mom asked.

    Mama this is how I wear my makeup. As for my cloth, nothing happened to it. Is just the way I’m seated made it look like this. If I stand up it will adjust. Besides it’s Chima that bought it for me this Christmas. Chinelo explained.

    My dear, you will not dress like this and leave my house. I’m a headmistress. Ezigbóte onyé nkûzi malû îfe ôna àkuzi( a confirmed teacher that knows what she’s teaching) what you are wearing is what I condemn and teach against. You can’t give me and my family a bad name by dressing like this. Ada’s mom said.

    Mama, I don’t have any other cloth to wear. Chinelo said and was still doing the make-up she was doing.

    If you don’t have another cloth then sit down. After all idighî agbà kà idàta égo (you are not looking for a husband) Ada’s mom said.

    Chinelo stood up and went inside to get her handbag. Gift calmly followed her and asked her if they were still strolling because of what their mother in law to be said.

    Do you still want us to stroll or do you want us to stay back in the house? Chinelo asked Gift.

    Sure, I want us to but what Mama is saying she sounds like she means it. Gift said.

    Gift, the only thing that will make me not to leave this house today is if you don’t want us to go out again but if it is because of what Mama said I didn’t hear her. Go and wear your shoe let’s go. Chinelo said.

    They both got prepared and were about to leave. They both went to where Ada’s father was sitting to tell him they were going out.

    Daddy, we are going to the town hall where they are lunching music today. Chima is there he asked us to come. Chinelo said.

    Okay, nwà’m ( okay my daughter) Ada’s father responded.

    Daddy, do you drink yogurt I will buy it for you when coming back. You know it cools ulcers. Chinelo asked.

    Oh, my daughter! Thank you so much. If you see soya milk you buy that one for me I love it better. Ada’s father said.

    Okay, Daddy, I will make sure I look for it and buy it for you. Chinelo said and they went to Ada’s mom to tell her.

    Mama, we are going to the town hall for the launch. We will be coming back with Chima any time it closes. Chinelo said and they left.

    Mama Ada was so speechless and weak. She couldn’t believe Chinelo wore the same cloth with that same heavy makeup on her face despite all her warnings.

    God fórbid! I will never have such a girl as my daughter-in-law. She is not fully married and it’s like this. Never!

    TO BE CONTINUED

  • Christmas In The Village (Episode 3)

    Christmas In The Village (Episode 3)

    Christmas In The Village Episode 3

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    🙋🎉🎈 Christmas In The Village EPISODE THREE: 💞

    This episode is all about Ada and her Sibling’s arrival…

    Abuchi come that keke napep that entered headmîs’s compound, did you see who was inside? Mama Philo One of the village neighbors who saw when the tricycle carrying Ada pass asked Abuchi who was coming towards the headmistress’s(Mama Ada)house.

    Yes, it was Ada. Headmîs’s daughter. Abuchi answered and continued going on his path

    Mama Philo immediately went inside to gossip to Mama Nico who came back.

    Eweh! Nico, kudu nne gi (Nico where is your mother)? Ehe nne Nico(mama Nico) did you know who just arrived now? Ada! Headmis’s first daughter. Keke just dropped her now nów in my front. Mama Philo said.

    Ada returned? Please let’s go and be the first people to greet her so she will do Christmas for us if will leave it till tomorrow other people will go and shorten the money for us. Mama Nico suggested.

    Okwa eziokwu( is true) let’s carry all these children and go so everyone will get their shares.

    Mama Philo and Mama Nico got to headmîs’s compound in five minutes.

    Kpai-kai Mmadu anokwiaa eh? (Knock knock! Is somebody around?) Mama Philo knocks.

    Mama Philo. Mama Ada calls her.

    Headmîs good evening. We were outside, and a keke napep entered here. We asked Abuchi, Mmadueke’s son he told us it was Ada that came back. So we said let’s come and greet her oh nà otegó aka (it’s been a long) Mama Philo said.

    Nne unû melû ofumà (My dear you people did well) Ada come oh you have visitors already. Mama Ada Calls.

    Good evening Ma’s. Ada greeted them as she came out.

    Ada Imanû fà? (Ada hope you know them) This is Mama Nico nya Nicolas (that’s Nicolas) Wife of Ekpunobi that patches tires at that junction. And this one is Mama Philo, Patrick’s wife. Patrick died gbó-gbó ( Patrick died a long time) I don’t know if you hear of Patrick onyé egbé(Patrick the gûn man) he used to mount burial gûns at funerals. Philo is married now and she gave birth to these small boys. Mama Ada explains to Ada while pointing at them one by one.

    Okay, you people are welcome. Thanks for coming to see me. Ada said.

    Nnó nwa’m (welcome my daughter)

    Everywhere became silent as Mama Philo and Mama Nico were still smiling at Ada. Ada who doesn’t understand village patterns was also standing with a bit of a confused smile on her face. Ada’s mom understood why the women came but she doesn’t know how to tell Ada what they came for in their presence she now broke the silence.

    Mama Philo, why did you leave this children’s hair like this? It’s due and Christmas is tomorrow. Is this how they will carry their hair tomorrow?

    Nne Ekwunà ifé ifû (My sis don’t say what you saw) I took them to a barbing saloon and they said is seven hundred each person. Something of three hundred before. I took them back. They should go Christmas parade tomorrow any money they make I will use it to barbe their hair. I’m the one doing it by myself but because of Christmas, I want them to look neat. Mama Philo said.

    No mama, don’t wait until they bring money tomorrow before they have their hair cut. What if they didn’t bring home up to the amount? Wait I’m coming. Ada said and went in and brought three thousand and gave Mama Philo. It’s getting dark they should go and barbe now if possible. Echî fà bià kà’m gbàlu fà Christmas (Tomorrow they should come let me do Christmas for them) Ada said.

    Mama Philo and Mama Nico were so excited. They greeted her and left.

    Mama Philo, this Ada is so beautiful, tall, and has a nice shape. mama Nico said as they are heading home.

    Yes, she resembles her father. Kàdy was a fine and tall man those days if not that sickness kept him in this condition. Headmîs is not as fine as her husband. Mama Philo said.

    What business does she do in the City? Mama Nico asked.

    I heard she does Akwuna (próstitute)in Lagos. Mama Philo said with a calming voice.

    Which Lagos again? Ada has been living in Ilorin all her life ever since her Godmother took her with her when she was small and still lives there and her graduation from the University. Mama Nico said.

    Oh, is true oh! You see people are bad that’s what I heard. Mama Philo said.

    Hmmm, see my armpit there’s nothing there oh. Mama Nico said and they silently walked home.

    But Mama why do you always talk about who got married and who doesn’t, What does Philo getting married has to do with what you were telling me when those women were here? Must you rub everything on your face mama? Ada asked her mother

    Ôginikwa kà’m rubu nà my face? (what did I rub on my face) I was telling you to get familiar with the people I was describing to you. Mama Ada said.

    Mama, you and I know I don’t know who is Philo, Nico, Patrick. Everybody you mentioned there I didn’t know any of them. Mama, I was with Papa when you called me out. Ada said and was About to enter inside.

    Ehe! I thought you said your brothers are coming back today. Why are they not here yet? Mama Ada asked.

    Didn’t they tell you they are coming back today? Ada asked her mother.

    Ada is back, we have started doing gwàm gwàm gwàm (Ada is back we have started riddles) Ada’s mom said and they both laughed.

    I called them, Brother Somto is closed. Chima’s line is not connecting but he’s on his way too. Ada said.

    I don’t know why these children like night journeys eh, look at you that came from a far place and you got here before them that are living within. Ada’s mom said.

    I took a flight mama. Ada said.

    Even at that, They would have gotten home if they had left early. Is it, not Aba and Onitsha here? Stop supporting your brothers on this night movement it’s not good. Ada’s Mom warns her.

    I’m not supporting them I’m only telling you so you will take it easy on them when they come. That reminds me, Chekwube is also coming back. She would have come back today but she couldn’t meet up. She’s entering the night bus. She will get here tomorrow. This night journey you are talking about just reminded me. Ada said.

    Who is Chekwube? Okay! Okay! Che-Che nwà bé Okwosa( Che-Che daughter of Okwosa) is she married now? Ada’s mom asked.

    Mama please I’m going inside. Ada said and went inside to be with her father.

    It wasn’t up to fifteen minutes. They heard a sound of a vehicle in front of the compound. Ada’s Mom called Njideka her house help to go and check who is at the gate. She went and it was Somto and Chimaobi and their girlfriends they usually come home with She opened the gate and the driver drove in.

    Wooo!! Neé kwà umunném ooo! ( Wooo!! See my brothers) Ada jumped on them and crossed her hand around their neck as she stood in between them.

    Adam! Inà amà só mmà ( My Princess you keep looking so beautiful) Somto her elder brother praises her.

    Wait, I’m coming let’s offload what’s inside the vehicle. Chima said.

    Omekà Nna ya(his father’s replica) Ada’s mom hails Somto.

    Mummy moóh! Somto called her mother and they hugged each other.

    She turned to Chima and hail him too!

    Papa’m! Ada’s Mom calls Chima.

    Nne mû ôma (my sweet mom). Chima called her and they hugged each other.

    Nnó nû (you both are welcome) but how come you both came home together? Ada’s mom asked Somto and Chima.

    I saw Chima at our junction. We picked him up. Somto said.

    Mama, no light? everywhere is looking dark. Chima asked.

    No light oh for the past five months now. Ada’s mom responds.

    Nawà oh! Njideka get me the fuel container let me follow this vehicle to the junction and buy fuel. Chima said.

    Bobo, as if you knew I can’t stay without light this night. Ada said.

    Adamma mu!!!! Somto praises Ada again.

    Chima followed the driver to the junction to get fuel.

    TO Be Continued