Christmas In The Village Episode 6

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Chinelo, I was outside, I heard when Somto was asking Gift why she was looking moody. I hope you didn’t tell Gift anything yesterday as you both were coming to where I was. Chima asked Chinelo.

Tell her something like what? I don’t understand. Chinelo asked.

Something like what you heard Mama discussing with Somto about her. Chima said.

I didn’t tell her anything. Chinelo said.

Chima! Chimaobi Nne ya!! Ada’s mom was calling Chima.

Chima went and answered. Ada and Somto were already seated there. Chima sat down too.

Chima, where did you say that girl you came home with comes from? Ada’s mom asked.

Mama, I told you she’s from Umuoma, what happened? Chima asked.

Did she tell you what happened here yesterday? Mama Ada asked.

No, mama. Chima answered.

I’m surprised she didn’t tell you. There was no type of insult that girl didn’t give to me here yesterday. I was still talking to her she walked out on me. Ada’s mom said.

Ah ah, Chinelo insulted you mama, what gave her such guts? Ada said?

Chinelo! Chinelo!! Chima called.

Yes!! Chinelo answered.

Come here! Chima said with a harsh voice.

Chinelo what made you insult Mama yesterday as we were not around? Ada asked.

Aaah!! Sis, I didn’t insult Mama ooh, mama did I insult you yesterday?

Okàna àjû’m àjûju (she’s still asking me questions) Ada’s mom said.

What did you tell Mama yesterday? Chima asked.

Mama told me to change the gown I wore yesterday and clean my makeup. I told her I have no other cloth to wear and also told her that’s how I like my makeup. I didn’t tell her any other thing. Chinelo explained.

Eerh, Chinelo you can go. Somto said.

Mama is that the insult she insulted you yesterday? Ada ask.

Ada ekwé kwà nà kà’m sî gi kitikpa gbà gî (Ada don’t allow me to use bad words on you) you are here just now and this girl ran her mouth a second time on your mother and you didn’t stand up to do something. You are here asking me if is that the insult she insulted me. Is there another way people insult people? I’m a headmistress. If my students talk to me in that manner he/she will go for suspension or tender an apology letter. Ada’s mom said.

Mama that lady is an adult and not your student. What she wore yesterday and the make-up she applied are all good for a lady. I didn’t see anything wrong with them. Ada was still talking and her mother’s phone started ringing loud.

Ada méchie ónu kà’m zaa call (Ada close your mouth let me answer the call) Ada’s mom said.

Hello, Mama Obiora.

Mama Ada, hope you remember I’m still coming to your house with my Sister’s son today. Mama Obiora said on the other side of the phone.

Oh yes, yes, yes. Ada’s mom remembered.

Ok, he is asking what is Ada doing for a living. You know men these days like ladies that have handwork or have something to do.

Eziokwû (is true) she’s working with a government. Let me give her the phone for her to tell you by herself. Ada take! Tell her the type of job you are doing.

Ada who doesn’t know what her mother is talking about or who she is talking with she refuses to take the phone from her mother. Her mother then told her friend Mama Obiora Ada isn’t close but they should start coming.

Ada don’t try this next time. How can I be handing the phone over to you and you made me look stûpîd? Ada’s mom said.

Mama why will I collect the phone, do I know what you were talking about and who you were speaking to?

That’s my friend I told you before. I told you she is coming with her sister’s son that said he wants to marry you. Ada’s mom said.

Mama, I think the meeting is over. This one is between you and Ada. Let me leave the both of you. Somto who saw the discussion had changed said and stood up.

Ada, the rest of the meeting is now between you and Mama I’m inside. Chima said as he was smiling inside.

Mama, I’m going to Chekwube’s house. Ada said as she stood up.

Going to where when your suitor is coming? Ada’s mom said.

Mama, you have your phone. When the suitor comes call me. Ada said and left.

Tomorrow is finally the almighty Umuoma day that is reigning everywhere. Hope you are attending. Chekwube asked.

I will. I’ve never attended it I only hear of it. Ada said.

Haven’t you seen the sign board they made for it? All the Umuoma artists will be present and perform live. All types of masquerades will play. I’ve attended once. Chekwube said.

Till tomorrow then. Oh, my mom is calling. Let me rush home I know why she’s calling. We will see tomorrow ok. Ada said.

It’s fine to let me walk you out. Chekwube escorts her.

Ada came in and they were already seated waiting for her. Ada sat opposite the guy that wants to marry her.

Good afternoon ma. Good afternoon. Ada greeted

Ada, how are you? Mama Obiora asked.

I’m fine ma. Ada said.

Do you still remember me? Mama Obiora asked.

Ada smiled and said no ma.

You won’t remember me because you were very small when we left for the city and your Godmother also took you ever since then you stopped coming home. Well, I guess your mother must have told you why we are here. This is my nephew nwà nwànne’m nwànyi nké obelé ( my younger sister’s son) he has seen your pictures and he likes you a lot. We decided to come today since you came back for Christmas. Mama Obiora said.

Ok, ma. Ada said.

What are you doing in the city? Mama Obiora asked.

I’m working. Ada answered.

What type of work? do you work for yourself or do you work for someone? Mama Obiora asked.

Ma, all these questions would have been more appropriate if they are been asked by the man who wants to marry me. I don’t even know his name. Let the both of us talk. Ada said.

Eeh, you and him would have talked but he is a shy person. That’s why I’m asking for him. Mama Obiora said.

Chai nwoké félé oh (Shy shy man) Mama Ada jokingly said.

Ma, please let him speak for himself. Ada said.

Ada odikwà kà idî harsh? (Ada is like you are harsh)

Ada, there’s nothing wrong if she speaks for him. The boy is like her son too. Ada’s mom said.

Ma, please you both should excuse us let’s talk and know ourselves well or is that not what you both want? Ada insisted.

Aunty, it’s okay. You both should leave us let’s talk. The guy said.

Okay oh. Mama Obiora said and they both leave.

My name is Kelechukwu Okpala but everybody calls me Kc. Kc said.

I’m Ada.

Ada nice to meet you. Kc said

Same here.

I was told you live in Ilorin. What do you do there?

I work with the government. Ada responded.

Okay, do they pay you well? Kc asked.

I beg your pardon. Ada said.

I mean how much do they pay you? Kc repeated.

They owe us a lot. Ada sarcastically answered.

Then how do you cope since they owe you people a lot? Kc asked.

Kc, I thought we are here to know each other, what has my salary got to do with this? Ada asked.

Is part of it. After all, I’m ready to make you my wife soon. Kc said.

Where do you live and what do you do for a living? Ada asked him.

I work of course. I live in Makurdi. Kc answered.

What type of work do you do? Ada asked.

I… I do business or better still I’m into business. Kc said.

What type of business? Ada asked looking straight into his eye.

Well, a man doesn’t disclose all his sources of income. Kc responded.

Kc, have my number when you are ready for us to know ourselves very well we can then meet again. Ada’s said.

Don’t worry I have your number already. Kc said.

I see… Then call me when you are ready. Ada said and was about to leave.

Don’t think you are special Ada. After all, I’m doing you a favor by wanting to marry you. Women’s time they say runs out.

The statement rang a bell in Ada’s head. Ada was tempted to give it to him back but she held herself.

Oh really, you are doing me a favor by wanting to marry me? Well, Ada does not want any man that will do her a favor. Go and look for someone else and do her a favor. Ada said and worked out on him.

Kelechukwu, what happened mama Ada asked him.

Ma your daughter is so rûde I guess that’s why she is still unmàrried by now. KC said.

Hmmm! Mama Ada, you better talk to your daughter. Men are scarce these days she better holds the one she sees tight. Ógé na agà kwà agà (time is passing) we will be on our way now. Mama Obiora said and they took their leave.

Bia Kc (Come Kc) what did you tell Ada? I know you are the one that will méss up these plans. Mama Obiora asked Kc.

I didn’t méss up anything. I only asked her how much they are paying her for me to be sure she truly has money. Kc replied.

Aaah! Why will you ask her such a question? I told you she has money. That lady you saw there is living fine in the city. Her mother only wants her to get married because her two younger sisters are married. You went there and méss the whole thing up. Ada would have been a perfect wife for you since you are làzy to provide for yourself and your mother. I wanted to speak for you you insisted we should leave both of you. I left thinking you have grown. This time around you should be one to look for a wife for yourself since you keep blowing every opportunity away. I hope you have your transport fare because I’m not going to transport you. Mama Obiora angrily said.

TO BE CONTINUED

Christmas in the village has just begun.