Christmas In The Village Episode 18
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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!!!
