Christmas In The Village Episode 2
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What are your plans, are you traveling for Christmas or you meant what you said? Ada asked Uju.
I mean it oh. I will be here and secure the city for you guys. I’ve already told my siblings what I’m contributing. The bag of rice, tomatoes, and oil they will be sharing with us in the office I will be sending them home and also add small money to it shikina. Uju responded.
My dear, if I had my way I won’t even think of traveling at all but I have to so I will see my Dad. He always asks of me and I don’t know if this will be the last time of seeing him. Ada said.
So, when are you traveling? Uju asked.
I don’t know yet I will call my brothers first to know when they are coming. If they are not coming then I will travel on the 30th and be back on the 5th of January. I will also call my friend Chekwube to know if she’s coming home too she’s the only friend I have in the village. Ada said.
It’s fine but any arrangement you are making you better do fast. The Christmas we are talking about is next week. At least if you are buying things you get them now. Uju advised.
I’m not carrying any loads. I will send money to my mom and my brother to get some necessary things. Let me only carry ódeshi (bulletproof) I kept in stock for my mom. Ada said and they both laugh.
Later in the evening Ada picked up her phone and called her siblings. She first called Somtochukwu her elder brother to know his plans for Christmas.
Brother Som, good evening.
Ada Daddy ya kedu(how are you)?
Fine brother, I called to know when you will be coming home for Christmas.
Nne, I wanted to come on the 24th but I canceled my plans. I don’t think I will be coming.
Why, why did you cancel your plans?
My fiancee I was supposed to come home with said she will be traveling to her maternal place. The thing just shattered my plans.
I don’t understand. Your fiancee? How did that affect your journey to the village? Where is she from? Are you planning on getting married to her this Christmas?
Hahaha, getting married kwa? She’s from our local government but not from our village. I wanted to bring her along so I will close Mama’s mouth a bit from shouting Somto get married and give me grandchildren as if the ones Ifunanya and Chidiogo gave her are not grandchildren.
Wait, so Mama does that to you too? Ada asked.
Is it today? It has been long. You didn’t come home two years ago and last year to see things for yourself. Somto said.
Hey!! This is serious. Bro, please you need to fix back your plans again because we all will be coming home on that same 24th. I believe this beat Mama is dancing to is been played by certain people around her. I have plans but it has to be when we all come home. Did you speak with Chima to know when he’s coming back?
That one? Chima village sweets like honey. I heard on the 28th is the “Umuoma Must Come Home” celebration. He will even be there before the 24th. Call him and asked him because we have not spoken for three weeks now. Somto said.
Alright, brother, I will still call you mama has been calling me since I’ve been on a call with you let me call her. Ada said.
Hahaha! She’s calling you to know if you are coming home with a man. Biko let me leave you both. Somto jokingly said and ended the call.
Ada, call her mother back. To know what she has to say this time.
Ada, I’ve been calling you but you were not picking up. Ada’s Mom complains.
They should be telling you I was on another call mama. I was on a call with Brother Somto. Ada explains.
Okay, your brother. Did he say when he will be coming home too? Ada’s mom asked.
Mama, the way he sounded I don’t think he will be coming home. Ada said.
Nsogbu adiró (no problem) it’s you that is important to me. When are you coming home? Ada’s mom asked.
I will be coming on the 31st. Ada lied to know her mom’s reaction.
Gini(What)? Inwa kwa n’ya ànwa (don’t try it). On the 28th every family will be back home for Umuoma Must Come Home Day, you will be coming home after the celebration when all the men have selected wife. What are you now coming home for? Which men are going to see you on the 31st? Don’t say that again nne. Ehe, my friend and her sister’s son living in Makurdi are also coming here on the 27th to see you and know if you match his descriptions. He wants to settle down today and tomorrow so I want you to be around before the 28th. Ada’s mom said.
Mama, I will send you some money now for you to buy the things we will be needing in the house and some of the things you need too. Ada said
Ada, why is it that anytime “husband” is been mentioned in your hearing you will change the topic? Ada’s mom asked.
Mama, I’m coming home. So, we have all the time to discuss everything. Ada said.
Ok ma, thank you for the money you said you will send. I’m waiting for it. Ada’s mom joyfully said.
The call ended Ada called Chima her younger brother to find out when he will be coming home and her friend Chekwube. The response from Chekwube and Chima made Ada happy because they both said they will be home on the 24th. Ada gave her elder brother Somto a call again and told him what she discussed with Chima and when he said he will be coming home. They both agreed they will all be coming home on the 24th.
Ada arrived in Umuoma her village on the 24th at about 4 p.m. She was so excited to behold that atmosphere in the village mostly on Christmas feast. Everywhere was noisy and people were dancing and creating music for Umuoma Must Come Home” celebration.
Home sweet home! I missed home anyways. Ada said to herself and charter a tricycle that will take her to her father’s compound. It took the tricycle driver thirty minutes to get to Ada’s compound because of the untarred bad road.
Mama! Ada screamed and called her mother who was leaving their compound with a group of women.
Her mother turned and it was Ada. She started singing for her.
Ada Nwa’m alóta oyóyo(Ada my daughter is home welcome)
She hugged her mom and they were both happy that moment.
TO BE CONTINUED
