Christmas In The Village Episode 4
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Everybody happy, happy Christmas oh. Ada’s Mom shouts from the outside as she wakes up.
Ada was still sleeping and she was hearing her mom’s voice from outside. She woke up, stretches herself and opened her door, and came outside it was morning and Christmas day.
Good morning mama and happy Christmas to you. Ada wishes her mom a happy Christmas.
Where are your brothers, are they not hearing my voice? Ada’s mom asked.
Somto and Chima came out and responded to their Mom’s compliment of the season.
Mama, I wish you the very best of Christmas. Somto responded.
Best wishes to you mama. Chima said.
I thank God Almighty who kept us alive to witness this Christmas and brought you all safely for us to celebrate this Christmas as one big family. May his name be praised. Ada’s mom prays
Amen!! Ada and her siblings responded in chorus.
You all should not forget to call your younger sisters Chidiogo and Ifunanya and wish them happy Christmas. They are the first I called before waking you all up. Ada’s mom reminded them.
Ada went to her father and wished him a happy Christmas as he can’t move about.
Daddy, Happy Christmas to you. Ada said calmly holding her Dad on the shoulder.
Her father nodded his head because he is mostly weak and sick in the morning.
Ada and Njideka went to the kitchen to commence Christmas cooking. Gift, Somto’s girlfriend joined them in the kitchen. The three of them in the kitchen engaged in a discussion.
You said your name is Gift right? Ada asked Gift Somto’s girlfriend.
Yeap, I’m Gift, and you are Ada? She asked Ada.
Exactly, I’m Somto’s younger sister. Ada said.
So he told me. Gift responded.
Don’t you have an Igbo name? I love calling people by their Igbo names. Ada asked.
Well, I have a native name but not an Igbo name. I’m not an Igbo girl. Gift answered.
Bià nne iwé kwà nà iwé( come my dear don’t be offended) did you say you are not an Igbo person? Ada’s mom who was standing by the corner listening to Ada and Gift’s conversation quickly came out and interrupted them.
Yes, mama, I’m from River State but my mother is an Ibo. Gift said.
Okàyyyyy! But next time don’t call it Ibo it is Igbo. Ada’s Mom who made her okay longer as a sign of disagreement said and left.
Gîft doesn’t understand the expression on Ada’s mother’s face but Ada and Njideka understood.
Ada’s mom went to Somto to confirm if truly the lady he came home with is not an Igbo girl.
Somto, you brought nwa mba mmiri(across the water person) in my house upon all my warnings?
Hahaha! Mama which one is nwà mbà mmirî again? Somto asked.
Okay, the girl you came home with where is she from? Ada’s mom asked.
Oh! Gift? She’s a Rîver’s girl. Somto said.
Idî proud nà asî’m( you are proud to tell me she’s a River’s girl) what happened to all our village girls that full everywhere? So, if I’m not educated enough how would you have expected me to interact with your so-called Rîver’s girl with English?
Thank God you are headmistress and at least you are educated enough to interact with her. Somto said.
Somtochukwu, I hope you are not expecting me to enter a canoe or boat someday all in the name of bringing a wife. Ada’s mom asked.
Ahh! Come off it mama! Mama, this girl’s village, and the Aba people share the same boundary. Nothing like entering a canoe. Is it because you heard Rîver’s you think water filled up everywhere? Somto asked.
Make sure whatever you have with that girl isn’t serious. That’s all I will tell you for now. Ada’s mom said and angrily left.
Mama please, don’t ruin this peaceful Christmas for me. Somto said to himself and sat down.
Chima and his girlfriend were inside the room and they heard every single thing Somto and the mother discussed.
Chima, now I know why you insisted you must marry an Umuoma girl. So, your mom has been the one behind your decision. I see. How sure am I she will even like me that is from Umuoma but not the same community as you? I’m not bothered because I won’t even marry a man whose mother controls. Poor Gift. She might be somewhere feeling she has gotten the best mother-in-law in the whole wide world not knowing she’s floating. She has to know about what is been discussed here this morning. Chinelo Chima’s girlfriend said.
You better respect yourself. Just comport yourself let’s celebrate this Christmas in peace and leave here in peace too. Let what Mama and Brother Somto discuss here not get to Gift’s hearing because if it does you won’t like what I will do to you. Mpama! Chima warns Chinelo.
All for you. Chinelo said and started pressing her phone.
Njideka! Njideka oh!! Ada’s mom calls.
Mama, you called me Njideka answered.
Yes, is Chima’s girlfriend in the kitchen with you people? Ada’s mom asked.
No, Mama. Nobody has seen her this morning. Says Njideka.
Okay, you can go.
Ada’s Mom went straight to Chima’s door and knocked. Chima opened the door.
Chima I thought you came back with somebody yesterday. She asked.
Yes mama, did anything happen? Chima asked.
No, nothing happened. Bia( come)
Ada’s mom called Chima out so Chinelo won’t hear what she will be asking him.
Why is the person you came back with not in the kitchen with others? She asked.
Mama, she’s coming. Chima answered.
What is her name and where did she come from?
Her name is Chinelo. She’s from Umuoma too but she is from the Nnéodo side. Chma said.
Okay, she’s one of us let her come out and assist Ada in the kitchen. Ada’s mom said.
Mama anû gó’m (mama I’ve heard. Chima said and headed to the room to call Chinelo.
I’ve heard don’t tell me anything. Chinelo who was peeping through the door heard what Choma’s mother told him. She shut Chima up before he could say anything.
Chinelo came out with a skimpy skirt she is wearing and met Ada’s mom eating meats Ada gave to her.
Mama good morning. Chinelo greet her and was about to walk to the kitchen side but Ada’s mom called her. She wasn’t surprised she called her by her name because she heard when Chima told her her name.
Ma, Chinelo answered her and proceeded a little bit to her.
Wait, let me bring a wrapper for you to tie. What you are wearing is too short. Ada’s mom told her.
No, don’t worry mama. I won’t be comfortable tying a wrapper. I’m more free like this. Chinelo said boldly as she said n headed to the kitchen.
Ada smiled over Chinelo’s response to her mother.
No, this girl can’t be from Umuoma. Umuoma ladies don’t act the way she acted. Ada’s Mom said to herself.
It wasn’t up to four hours. Ada and the rest of the girls finished cooking they all ate and freshened up. Ada decides to catch some sleep since their generator is on and the ceiling fan is blowing. Ada slept a bit and remembered Chekwube is not yet back at that moment. She called Chekwube and she told her their vehicle kept spoiling but they are coming slowly. There was a knock on the door. Ada opened it and it was her mother.
Ada, won’t you stroll out today so you will see people and people will see you too? Ada’s mom said.
Ada understood what her mother meant but she act like she doesn’t.
Stroll where again under this hot sun again mama?
Ada, men can’t break through the door and see you. You have to walk to the junction and come back that’s how it is done.
Hahaha! God, my mom has come up with another one this 25th day. Mama, you want me and the children to be parading on the road today looking for who will dash ûs Christmas money. Mama, if I want to go out I will go out you are not the one to tell me where and when to go. Ada said and wanted to lie down back her mother followed her inside the room.
Ada, you mean you don’t have anywhere to go today? Her mother asked as she seated on the bed.
Mama, I’m having a headache already. I came back to have some proper rest not walking around the village if I will going out I know when to.
Ada, go to people’s compound we are on good terms with and greet them so they won’t feel you came back and hide inside. Ada’s mom keeps pushing to know if she can convince her.
Mama ooooh! Until I see your friend’s children that will come here to greet you. Besides, today is for children. Adults stay and enjoy themselves with their families today. Outings start tomorrow. Mama biko leave my room and go and be with your husband.
TO BE CONTINUED
