Chapter 16
By
Rejoice Igbinovia Aluyi
......I couldn't believe the content of the message..it reads...
I thought you were different and well mannered,since you have shown who you are,I do not want to ever see you in my house,you can keep what you stole too...
I was shocked,at first I thought she probably had sent me a wrong message, probably it was meant for someone else,so i started calling her,so she knows it was me she had sent the message to,I called and called and called but she wasn't picking,at this point I became worried.. could anything be missing,but I am certain I didn't take anything apart from the ones she had asked me to,what could she be talking about,I thought confused....
I couldn't place my hand around the situation,I had to tell father....
I showed him the text message I had received from Mrs Johnson....
My daughter did you take anything you weren't supposed to,he asked me politely...
No father I didn't,I replied almost in tears....
It's okay, it's okay my child, tomorrow you'd go to her house and tell her you didn't take anything from her house.father said....
I was unease all through the day,I couldn't place my hand on the situation,I was certain I didn't take anything from Mrs Johnson's place but the text was confusing, couple with the fact that she wasn't picking my calls.
Could it be mother had taken anything,after all she's the only one I know who thinks taking what doesn't belong to her is taking and not stealing....
No no no,I don't think she'd do that,I mean she can't possibly embarrass herself and I like that,I believed....
The Next day,after my morning chores,I had my bath and got ready to go to Mrs Johnson's place....
Mimi was sleeping,I decided to rush to Mrs Johnson's place before she wakes up.....
Only father knew where I was off to...
I got to her place in less than 45 minutes..
I knocked at the gate and the gatekeeper opened....
Goodmorning sir I greeted...
Eheennn,how may I help you,he asked...
Aha,I was here yesterday with my mother to see Mrs Johnson, am here today to see her too,I said..
You are no longer welcomed here, neither are you allowed to go inside,he said....
I don't understand,what do you mean I am no longer allowed inside,I asked him confused....
My Friend you are no longer allowed inside, before you will still the building,he added....
Excuse me sir,what are you talking about,and please I am not a thief,I said....
You are not a thief, okay,so na who come steal madam pikin favourite jewelry wey she put for cupboard wey only you enter,na so una go dey take una hand trowey beta wey dey come una way.,you get luck say Madam like you,by now,you for dey one police station dey cool off,the man said....
Sir,I really didn't take anything from madam's house, please let me in,I pleaded....
Madam is not home,she travelled,and even if she's available,she definitely wouldn't see you,carry yourself commote for this gate,the gatekeeper said shutting the gate and leaving me all by myself outside...
I gently walked away,I was lost in thought of confusion,I didn't steal any jewelry,I didn't take anything from that box and that I was certain....
There is only one person who had wanted the golds in that box,and that's mother...
I arrived home,father was with Mimi, while mother was having a nap on the couch all in the living room...
Kor daddy obowa,kor mummy Obowa,I greeted...
Obokian ovinwen, welcome,how did it go,were you able to speak with Mrs Johnson and explain yourself,father asked...
No father,he wasn't home,he had travelled,the gatekeeper said she wouldn't even see me If she was home,that I should thank my stars she didn't throw me behind bars,I was accused of stealing her daughter's favorite jewelry, but father I didn't,I said .....
Mother had opened her eyes,but she didn't say a word,she was pretending to be focused on the TV.....
Or mother did you by any chance took the golds? I asked...
Are you stupid,is there anything wrong with you,you foolish child,mother said in anger standing up to leave the sitting room ...
Mother,did you take the jewelriesssssss,
taarrrr she Interrupted me with a sound slap...
How dare you insult me,do you think I am a thief like you, you shameless good for nothing,I told you to take one or two gold,and you refused, claiming holier than thou,not knowing you are a professional thief,you better bring the money you got from selling the golds, foolish girl,she said about walking inside the bedroom,when father spoke....
Itohan, why would you raise your hands on a nursing mother,what is wrong with you,father quarried,but mother hissed and walked inside....
I continued visiting Mrs Johnson's house to know if she was back,I needed to see her,I wanted to let her know I was innocent, the gatekeeper kept embarrassing me each time I visited....
Haven gone for a couple of times and meeting her absence,I decided to move on...
Nathan was calling saying he needed money to sought school stuff,mother wouldn't stop complaining and accusing me of being responsible for her son's misfortune...
If not for you that came into my life's son,he wouldn't be suffering like this,my brother would have made sure of that,now because of a useless girl like you who wouldn't close you leg, chasing after a boy,my son would have been fine.... you had better resume your so call business so you would have money to send to my son,she said angrily.....
Itohan,do not forget Esohe didn't rape your son,he brought her to this house,and took advantage of her in her helpless situation,also it is not her duty to train your son in school, Nathaniel had all the chance to work and serve up money before going to school, but he didn't,and now you are frustrating a poor child over what's supposed to be our duties as parents..I was grateful when your brother promised to sponsor Nathaniel in school,but that doesn't mean I wouldn't have sent my son to school if he hadn't promised to, it's just unfortunate that my life took a new turn,you that is speaking,what have you done to assist your son or this family,you have refused to do any business,and has refused to look for a job either,you are shifting the burden of this house to a poor child, who's almost as young as your daughter,if you and your daughter are half as hardworking as Esohe,I am sure Nathaniel wouldn't lack in school, neither this home,but no, Esohe is here to do everything,you should be ashamed,father angrily said....
Edosa,you are talking to me like this in the presence of this thing,I mean, Nathaniel and I are supposed to be your family and priority,why would you choose a stranger over us,mother asked angrily....
You are even more stupid than I thought,,you call the mother of your granddaughter and supposed wife of your son stranger,she is a family,and I am on the side of truth.....
Oh so this is it,ahaaa,you,you witch,you see the spell you have cast on my husband it will soon fade,if you want peace in this house,you would resume that stupid business of yours,so you can send money to my son in school, else,you would wish you never saw someone like me in your whole miserable life she said...
Indeed I had promised Nathan I'd assist him in his education,my baby is doing great,I am in perfect condition,it was high time I resumed my business,I thought...
The next day,I told father I wanted to resume my business,my daughter, you are Just 17,you don't need to over labor yourself,so you don't become older than your age,again it's been just three months you had your baby,I mean do you think you are strong enough for business,he asked concerned...
Father,you know you worry too much about me,mother may not always use the best approach when talking,but she is sometimes right,we need money in this house, Nathan needs money in school, i am strong, Eloghosa is a peaceful baby,I think it's time to resume, also,I wouldn't want to loss my customers,I said.....
Esoheeeeee,you always think about everyone else but yourself,I really wish that sometimes you'd think about yourself,,you are a blessing to me and this family,I only wish my son is deserving of you,father said...
I hugged him tightly......
But my daughter,where would you get money to begin your business again, your mother has finished all the servings you had, and even the monetary gifts given to the baby,he said...
Father,I know mother is careless with money,and bringing all of my servings out wouldn't be a nice idea,so I was making daily contribution for a day like this, I pay 200 daily,and I think I have about five months with the woman,which is 15,000 ,I also have about seven thousand Inside,I believe that will be enough to begin,i said....
Esohe,indeed according to your name you are a free gift to me and my household,father said hugging me ...
I took the money from the woman the next day,and in three days I was ready to resume my business......
To be continued
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