My Life: Episodes 5 ********** The next morning after breakfast, I told the woman my story. She intoduced herself as Lina, she was touched by my story. She offered me a job as her househelp which I readily accepted. Lina was a wonderful woman in her early thirties. She lived alone in her mansion, though I wondered why. She treated us as a family, enrolled Eniola into school and all. ****** Life went on sweetly for us, weve spent almost 8 months with Lina. I was in my room one day counting my savings, Lina paid me really well and I also make some money out of the money for house upkeeps. One..two..three... I counted the naira notes loudly. I summed it up. One hundred and fifty thousand? I gasped I shook my head disbelievingly and recounted the money again. Wonderful! I exclaimed. So Tejumola Benson can have this huge money? I asked myself again. I did some dance steps happily. I heard someone giggling, I turned to see Eniola, she must have been watching for long now. You, why are laughing like that.? I feigned a frown. Nothing. she laughed some more. come here I beckoned to her, and walked towards me. I held her gently, looking at her all over, my baby was growing fast. Mummy, why are you looking at me like that? she was smiling, her dimples showing. I shook my head gently, she looked just like David, her eyes, the lashes, the thick hair, those lips... Mummy! she pouted. Sorry I said absent mindedly, tucking my savings under my pillow, Id take it to the bank tomorrow. Sorry! Eniola mimicked me. She reminded me of my past trouble making. hey! Dont be like mummy! I chided her. She laughed again. here lil princess I placed her on my laps. She froze momentarily. Mummy? Am I a princess? she asked looking confused. Yea baby. My daddy is a King? she asked innocently. Yes. I laughed. Wow! she jumped off my laps. mummy why dont I see him? He doesnt like me? she asked again. Your daddy loves you I wasnt sure I said that. Ive never seen him before, has he seen me before? her voice was low. Now, baby, thats enough. I tried to hold her. Mummy, I wish I can see my daddy, my friend in school have a daddy, he buys her icecream...and... her voice trailed off in despair. I was shocked, Eniola has never spoken that way before. I was short of words.. Eniola, go and play! I told her, atleast to end this discussion. No mummy, I cant play. her eyes glinted, I saw the pains in there. Baby..whats going on..? I whispered, Mummy, I want to tell you something... she searched my eyes. Talk, mummy is listening. she hesitated. Cmon sweerie.. I urged her. Mummy...Its Akpan.. she started. Akpan? Akpan was Linas gateman. I sensed trouble. Mummy? Im listening, baby talk to mummy. I assured her. he use to catch me if Im playing. she flipped. Catch you? As how? i was confused. He use to hold me and tell me to come and play with him, he use to rub my head and....she hesitated. Baby, go on, I was losing my patience. She didnt speak again, she had fear written all over her face. baby mi, tell mummy I said soothingly. I...I...today in the morning..he catch me again...he now put his hand inside my pants...it pain me very well...I now started crying...he now say I should not tell my mother she concluded. I couldnt believe what I heard...the whole world came to a stand still... I looked at Eniola, her face full of sorrow and pain, that look was to much for a five year old. Mummy sorry.. she sniffed I never noticed she was crying. Akpan dared took advantage of my daughters innocence. Na curse?!! Akpan! I yelled as I stamped out of my room. Akpan o...where are you Murderer! Mummy! Eniola tugged at my skirt. I didnt look at her, I would show Akpan he tampered with my Jewel....Ill castrate him *********** Akpanu oooo, where are you? I yelled as I sauntered towards his room at the gate. Akpan bo si ta ooo, I say come out here! The unsuspecting Akpan rushed out holding his shorts loosely. Wetin happen na? he frowned. I didnt reply, instead I drag his shorts down leaving him unclad except for the singlet he was wearing. He stood rooted to the spot, too astonished to speak. Oshi! Omo olori buruku! Shameless ! How dare you prey on my daughter? I screamed and clapped my hands. Rubbish! he replied pulling his shorts up. What did you just say? I say rubbish! Carry your bastard pikin comot ma see road jare! he retorted. I landed him threw slaps in quick successions. You called my daughter a bastard abi? You must show me you werent born a bastard too! Agbero! I said as I rushed towards his guard room I emerged with a stick and kpo! The stick landed on his head. He screamed and fell down. Oshi! I charged at him a cars horn blasted at the gate. I knew too well it was Lina. Akpan crawled to open the gate, holding his head. I pounced on him again after he opened the gate. Lina rushed out of her car towards us. I was sitting on Akpan, feeding his face with slaps and fists. Stop that! Lina shouted. I didnt oblige, instead I took hold of Akpans balls. He screamed loudly. I didnt let go, he started speaking in tongues. Whats wrong with you?Lina pulled me off him. I didnt reply, I was breathing heavily. the both of you should meet me inside. she instructed before walking into the main building. ********** I explained everything to Lina, but Akpan denied it all. He told her I attacked him after he refused to succumb to my seductions. I gaped at him, bruises and swells all over his face, his forehead was bleeding. He would never forget Tejumola all through his life! Tejumola, Im suprised at you. Lina began How could you come so low? Ma, you believed him? my lips quivered of course i do! she snapped. My eyes almost popped out. Ive been living with Akpan for ten years now, i dont think Akpan can do such. He is well- brought up... she began I swallowed hard and exhaled. Its in my interest to protect my gate-man, you nearly killed him! she emphasised the kill In that case, Im gonna pay you off. she said carelessly. I bit my tongue, I stopped myself from apologising. Tejumola isnt that cheap. heres fifty thousand naira, you have to leave now, you can go elsewhere, where they can gulp down your attitude. She concluded opening her handbag. I collected the money, murmured a thank you, and made to go out with Eniola on my shoulder, I stoped at the exit on impulse Ma, I really want to appreciate you for what youve done so far, youve tried... I sighed. Its just that, Tejumola wont sit back and watch some slum prey on her daughter... I shook my head. May God bless you, for all youve done, may he reward you abundantly. I concluded with tears streaming down my cheeks. Linas lips moved but no words came out, she was full of pity and regrets. I didnt wait to hear what shed say, I walked out. Mummy sorry Eniola sniffed as I packed our few belongings together. Eniola, can you do mummy a favour? I asked without looking up. Uhm! she whimpered. Mummy wants you to stop crying, okay? Please my one! I pleaded with her. But youre crying too.. she said amidst tears. Okay, mummy wont cry again. I turned to her wiping my tears. Now do the same. I forced a smile wiping her tears. I wont cry again. she smiled reassuringly. I shook my head gently. I love you mum she said throwing her arms round me. I love you my one and only. I patted her head. We need to leave now. I rose from my squatting position. Ive already made my plans. Ive made few friends, so Id go to them now, Id get an apartment before the week runs out, Id get a shop and start selling provisions. Atleast two hundred thousand naira would do, I assured myself as I and Eniola walked towards Bolas place. I and Bola have become so close within those few months. Bola welcomed us, she was homely in her one room self contained apartment. She promised to help us get an apartment within a few days time. I glanced at Eniola, she looked calm. For once I never regretted my actions, I would do even more than that to protect my child. Thats why my name is Tejumola now. I smiled inspite of myself. Eniola smiled too, she was watching me. I hugged her, our bond was too strong. Episode 6 @7pm
Posted on: Sat, 02 Aug 2014 16:01:15 +0000
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