Christmas In The Village Episode 8
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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
