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MY NAME IS AKA

My Name is AKA – Episode 21

Written By Amah’s Heart. 

“..I took the money..” she said with a bit of remorse.

“Why will you do that Ify? You know that I’m not working and don’t have anyone to give me anything..”

“I only collected ten thousand Aka, I left the rest of the money for you. When I counted the whole money is about thirty seven thousand seven hundred that’s in there. You still have enough, twenty five thousand should be able to sort you..”

I scoffed at the audacity in her tone.

“Ify you don’t have any right to steal my money while I was asleep. I was too tired last night and used my bag as pillow, you had the mind to pull it off and had the effrontery to tell me that it’s only ten thousand.. Do you know how I got the money? What if is somebody’s money.. Ify..?

“I didn’t steal your money Aka, I took it and didn’t deny taking it. I know how you got it, I’m just surprised at the huge amount for one night of selling your body. I don’t need a suit Sayer to tell me that you are now into prøstïtütīon business. I saw the way you walked in tired, I saw the kind of cloth you wore and the wig too. I saw it all Aka and I’m surprised that you realize so much money just in one night job, well except if you stole your client money..”

“Point of correction, I’m not into prøstïtütīon and didn’t sell my body to any man. I could have done that because I was in desperate need but God came through for me by using the first person I went to meet to help me. It was plainly a høokup Job, I was hooked to the guy by a close ally whom I suppose to give some of the money you took. Prøstïtütīon is when you have to go marketing your body, standing by a busy street or calling out to guys to check you out. I never did any of that and God will not allow my misery to come down to such..”

“Aka, I don’t really care how you got the money. is your body and you are free to use it as you please. My only concern is that I noticed that you’re stingy, you secretly spend your money and will hardly drop a dime for upkeep of the house. You know you’re living rent free in my boyfriend’s house? We don’t collect rent from you yet when you have money, you will never contribute to anything except yourself…”

“That’s not true, I fetch water for you, Uche and I everyweek with my money. Is only when I was running out of cash, I began to fetch a little for myself. You’ve collected money twice from me to fill gas and I have also fill atleast one kg about twice. I came with so many things from the village, you and Uche gave some of it out without my knowledge and Whenever I cook, I make sure you’re and Uche eats out of it. But sometimes, the food will not even reach me twice. There’s a time I cooked rice and beans and went for job hunt, by the time I return, Uche and Leba ate all the food, I was very angry but I couldn’t do anything. I make sure I contribute my quota Ify. If you want me to start paying rent, you should’ve said so initially…”

“I’m not saying you should start paying rent, I’m only suggesting that you stop being self centered because you’re not the only one in need of money. I needed the ten thousand because I don’t have anything on me. Maybe I should’ve told you first but you will never give me anything, highest maybe one thousand naira and that’s all. If not that Uche and i are nice people, with your high level of stinginess, we would have kicked you out into the street but we didn’t. Start doing the right thing, when you keep hiding to spend your money, you aren’t wise but very føôlish. That must be the reason that your father in the village líed that he was sick just to collect more than thirteen thousand from you. That’s the best way to treat stíngy people like you…’

I walked away from her, it was unnecessary throwing words back and forth.

I felt really bad that she will say such.

I never even knew that my father was lying to be sick and I collected thirteen thousand.

I was trying to do the exact thing he failed to do as a father, by saving money for my school registration.

But each time I save, one family issue or the other will come up and I will end up spending it all and that was the reason I never went back to school

Ify said I’m selfish because I didn’t bring out all the money I have for them to spend it all. 

Who will feed me or take care of my petty expenses because she and her boyfriend will never give me a second look even if I’m dying of hunger.

We all ate everything I came from the village with and i contribute when necessary yet Ify said I wasn’t doing enough.

Despite I’m not working, she didn’t consider that.

She’s reminding me of not paying rent.

That’s very insensitive of her, I’m not surprise.

When Leba came back she called me into her room for update.

I told her that the guy gave me fifteen thousand. 

Leba said I will give her five thousand and take ten.

She was impressed.

She asked me to gist her on how I performed, I didn’t perform anything but instead of talking I only smile

She began to laugh saying I was shy of gisting her

 Leba asked to know if he needs my service again or I want a different hoøk up.

I told her I’m not doing again.

She asked to know why, I had to explain to her what happened.

Leba didn’t believe me

“You didn’t do anything and he gave you a whole fifteen thousand? Please reduce the level of your lying Aka. I’m into this game before you and I know how it goes. I only get seven thousand from last night job, it wasn’t much but very normal. sometimes I get like ten, twelve and on a rare occasion fifteen and twenty. If it’s a full booking, like two nights straight I will be coming home with twenty or twenty five thousand and if he’s stinking rich, I will get more than that. I’m gathering my money to rent a mini flat. I have even contacted an agent to start searching for house and the total amount is three hundred thousand, in a nice area. I have set aside money for furnishing. Is from this same høokup money I sent to my people. I got responsibility, is not like I have a choice or enjoying the hoøkup job but which company will pay me more than hundred thousand in a month with my school cert? I don’t even have the patient to work for anyone. I hustle legit and I’m paying my bills effortlessly…”

“… you don’t need to lie because like I already told you, I know this game more than you do and I’m yet to meet that angel that will not touch me but still pay me. Just give me five thousand my darling and keep the rest. Anytime you need a høokup Job, just let me know. I did a fine make-up for you, that must be the reason the guy couldn’t get enough of you..”

I laughed and told her that the guy said the make up was terrible 

Leba was laughing so hard

She said he was only teasing me.

I returned her cloth, shoes and other items with the five thousand that she asked me to give her

Three days later, Leba called me and said I was a liâr, she said Ify told her that I collected More than thirty five thousand that night.

I explained to her how the guy wanted me to get a phone but Ify collect ten thousand from the money.

Leba said is all good, maybe the guy wanted to keep booking me, she said I should try and get a phone quick so that I can call him.

She didn’t make any trøuble with me and that was how it ended.

I bought a small phone and a sim card.

The first person I called was mama Zaram.

(Do NOT take credit or plagiarize AMAH’S HEART STORIES)

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MY NAME IS AKA

My Name is AKA – Episode 16

Written By Amah’s Heart. 

She brought dinner but I was unable to eat. My heart was pieced and all I wanted to do is to sit there, stare at the open sky and wonder if there’s truly God up there.

“You had it full to the brim and decided to offload it on them today..” mama Zaram startled me from behind.

 she took a chair and sat beside me outside the dark sky.

The fire from the wood was burning out, she has two rechargeable lamp.

One outside one was inside the house.

Zaram was already asleep in her room.

Something as simple as rechargeable lamp, my parents couldn’t afford, they still uses a breakable globe lamp.

Except for Papa’s battery torchlight.

“Yes Mama, I couldn’t just hold it all in. I was probably out of line but I feel better letting them understand that they have hürt and broken the heart that truly cherish and cares for them..”

“… Mama, you know I love my family right? I love papa and my Mom, I love my siblings. They use to matter greatly to me before but not anymore..”

I swallowed hard, blinked back tëars and look straight into the dark bush, staring at nothing.

My left eyes hürt bâdly.

Mama Zaram applied something to the swollen part and it doubled up the pain.

Is either a stone from Papa or Uzo that landed on my left eyes and from that moment the pain never stopped traveling all over my body.

But the hürt in my heart is far bigger

“My child, you bottled up so much. You’re stronger than you think, I know ever since you returned you haven’t truly felt real happiness with your family, I know it hürt but this too will pass..”

“… you know challenging your parents wasn’t the best idea, it’s dangerous Aka but again, I like it as you bare your mind open…” she chuckled quietly.

“..I see the way you charge up there, you were hot and kept offloading fire without care. You didn’t mind the wéâpons flying all around you, even the curses. You just wanted to lay it bare, hitting the nail right on the head. I’m glad you finally cut open the chest..”

“I’m leaving this village tomorrow Mama. I no longer want to remain here, i will like to borrow your phone and call Ify so that she can forward address to me. She used to be my co worker before leaving for the city..”

Mama nodded without hesitating.

“…did you know I used to wonder if Papa and mother is actually my real mother, how’s is it possible they won’t care how I’m faring? They don’t care what I feel or my happiness. They’re all about money and their own comfort, nothing about me matters to anyone…”

“They’re your real parents Aka but is obvious they’re far from carrying out their God given duty well, good parenting comes with lots of blessing and your Papa and mama doesn’t know that. There are curses, condemnation and war when parents fails to do the right thing. Whatever decision you take, I’m solidly behind you my daughter..” 

“Thank you Mama Zaram, you’re more like a mother to be than my biological mother. You maybe my step grandmother but I find solace in you. Thank you for everything…”

She pat me gently on my shoulder.

“You will be needing another plantain for your journey. your birthday plantain, almost all has ripe. I will take it to Cheke, the man has a restaurant at Abuna junction. He will buy it and the money will be included in your savings with me. I pray he buys it well..”

“…What do you intend to do with the bunch of plantain, you asked me not to sell it. I kept it in a way it won’t easily ripe but one can’t cheat nature..”

“I initially planned traveling to the city with it but I was indecisive, I needed to see if things will work out for me in this village, well is a wäste of time hoping and wishing in vain..”

“…by tomorrow, I will go to madam joint for my salary. I’m just hoping she will give it to me without further trøuble. Then I will take a night bus out of this village. I don’t want anyone to see me leaving so that they won’t report me to Papa. I also pray I won’t cause you any trøuble..”

“Akachukwu, don’t worry about me dear, I have handled bigger problems, there’s no trøuble I can’t take care off. Life dealt me a blow in the past when it took my only surviving daughter but I later got compensated with my granddaughter Zaram and her brother who is with the father. I can handle anything Aka, i won’t fail to protect you in any possible way that I can..”

“…I detest injustice and will never keep quiet over the greediness of your father. Your parents don’t know that the blessing they seek is right before them, I hope it won’t be too late when they realize the harm they’ve done..”

“…go to bed now, Zaram’s  bed is big enough for two. Don’t dwell long on your pain because soon it will only be a sad memory..”

I went to sleep and a loud noise wake me up the following morning.

“Where’s that stûpíd girl that thinks she’s grown, because I gave her the privilege to work and make money, that’s why she had the nerve to insúlt her mother and I..”

I try to open my eyes but the pain from my eyes hit me hard. My head aches bâdly

My left eye was swollen to the size of a tiny tangerine. 

There’s a swelling on my forehead which was very visible

That’s another place a rock hit me during yesterday fight with my parents.

I heard Mama Zaram saying something to Papa who’s voice remained loud.

I stepped out of the bed but felt serious dizzy

My head ach badly

I yawned tiredly before walking out of the room.

Zaram was busy sweeping the goat house.

I didn’t know that I woke up so late. 

It was almost ten o’clock.

Mama Zaram saw my face and pointed to papa, showing him what he did to me but Papa wasn’t bothered.

“Ehee! There you are wicked prodigal child. You will regret it all in this life, except my name is not Peter again. You will suffer greatly for everything you said to me. You will crawl in your knees to beg but I will never notice your existence. For looking into my eyes, without féâr causing me pain and calling me a shameless man, you will wear shame as cloth,You will eat shame as food and all the days of your life will be filled with disgrace and shame…”

” stop it! none of your cúrses will have effect on her Peter. I reject it on her behalf, I speak blessings unto her days. As an elder, who saw your prégnancy and was there when your late mother delivered you, I gave you your first birth and watched as you grew into a man, got married and have your own children. Peter, your words is an empty barrel, it will hold no water over your God given daughter. I stand for peace and won’t watch you do this évil…”

Mama Zaram with so much seriousness in her voice turned to me and said

 “…Akachukwu, the day will be good to you, the night will not bring you harm. No ill words from your father’s mouths will stand over your head. , Chukwu aju (God won’t allow such) out of anger he has spoken but out of love I have cancelled it all because love supersede hate. Love covers multitude of wrong. You will know no shame Aka. by the power of Jehovah our maker, men and women will come to your aid in times of need. In Jesus name Amen..”

Papa began to chuckle loudly

“Mama Zaram, you’re wasting your energy. I have said what I said and it will be so. She came from my loins, she was formed through me so I have a full right to bless or curse her if I wish and it will come to past. And for what she did to her mother and I, Aka is nothing to us, she’s cursed. She will walk in shame and will regret in this life. She’s excluded from my children until she bring two female goats, schnapp hot drink and two hundred thousand naira to come and beg me..”

“… well, is a good thing that she will be getting married next tomorrow because I have gone to inform Eme nwa Danfo to come on Saturday for her. I collected fifty thousand from him to make food for the guest. I explained to him that I had no money on me and needed to cook and buy drinks and he gave me the money. I have given my wife twenty five thousand from the money, that’s for cooking, I’m keeping the rest for drinks and the rest. Preparation is already ongoing..”

“… once she’s married off to Eme nwa Danfo, he should let him know that her father cúrsed her so that they can both come with the two goats, the hot drink and two hundred thousand naira to beg me. That’s the only time I can forgive, Or if Eme nwa Danfo pay handsomely for her bride price, I may consider because of that and forgive. Nothing else will make me call her my daughter or remove the curse on her head. Because, right now she’s just a walking corp until she cry and beg for forgiveness with the items I listed. If not, mama Zaram, Mark my word, Akachukwu will suffer greatly. She will be so miserable for the rest of her Life..”

My father turned and started walking away.

He suddenly turned back and said.

“… Ehee! Before I burn all your clothes and shoes, come and pack them because I have already thrown them outside. They’re close to the chicken house. I have warned my children not to go close or touch it. Amara wanted to bring it to you but I rebuked her. None of my children will touch your cursed things. Since you said what we live in is not a house, then I don’t see reason why your things should be in my house. I’m giving you just fifteen minutes and they will go up in flames. Your mother will be going to the market, you will join her to make food for your husband and his people. I can’t wait for you to be gone, to disappear because your presence is like poïsøn to my gut..”

He walked away while talking angrily.

I heaved sadly.

 mama Zaram said I shouldn’t pay him any heed.

She brought warm Waters for me to wash my face.

She examined my eye and the swell on my forehead.

She gave me a pain relieved drug before applying something to my eyes.

She used Shea butter to massage my forehead.

Zaram volunteered to go carry my things before papa will burn it.

I asked her not to bother, he can go ahead and burn them.

Zaram was repeatedly saying sorry for the pain I was going through.

I was able to reach Ify with Mama Zaram’s small phone, I begged her to send the city address and she promise to do so.

Mama Zaram made yam porridge with utazi leaf. 

I ate the little I can.

 I later freshened up and left to see madam joint for my money while Mama Zaram carried the plantain to Cheke, so that she can sell it for me.

If I collect my salary of six thousand and add to the money mama Zaram is keeping for me, I will have enough for my journey tonight.

(Do NOT take credit or plagiarize AMAH’S HEART STORIES)

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MY NAME IS AKA

My Name is AKA – Episode 12

Written By Amah’s Heart. 

“Prégnant?.. how..” my exclamations was very loud.

I remained dumb founded, quiet and confused.

“I’m pregnant, three weeks gone and I’m not keeping this child, never!  She repeated.

“I heard you the first time, you’ve repeated it three times already. My question is how?..” I replied

” How what?  Don’t you know how girls gets pregnant or you think is by eating food or maybe I drank mine from water..”

I was silent, not knowing what to reply. I haven’t been in this kind of situation before

“… I’m repeating it so that you will understand how serious I am. Is very serious and I don’t have time..”

“Oh God! Ify, I don’t know if I can do this. I have already explained to you how important the money I’m saving is to me. I’m taking extra jobs just to make up the money, I told you that I made lots of unexpected expenses. I don’t know if I can borrow you any money, please try to understand..”.

“I will pay you back, I promise.. just trust me Aka. my parents must  not know of this pregnancy, I need to get rid of it before anyone notice..”

“Who’s responsible? Is it uche?

“I wouldn’t have worry much if it was Uche. I so much love that guy, even though he had financial challenges last year, I was the one sending him money for feeding and upkeep. He is in the city and haven’t traveled home for the past five months, he’s asking me to come live with him in the city and he will secure a proper job for me but i don’t know if I’m ready for that..”

“If is not Uche..then who? I was still very anxious to know who’s responsible and why she’s so determined in getting rid of it.

“Bosco is responsible..”

“Wait, you mean that boy that the father owns a pharmacy shop? His name is Bobo Bosco, that’s what people calls him. His father comes to drink palmy with goat meat pepper soup at the shop? He even used give you tips, he has given me 200 naira twice as tips… remember I told you that day. But the boy is still young, maybe around your age, 18 or 19. You shouldn’t have fallen for him..”

“What are you saying Aka? I’m not talking about Bobo. The main Bosco is his father, chief Bosco. Don’t tell anyone, is Chief Bosco, Bobo’s father that’s responsible..” she said in a whisper as we walked home slowly that evening after work

“Jesus! Ify… why na? I exclaimed aloud.

“Is madam’s fault. well…I wouldn’t blame madam fully, I agree to do it ignorantly..”

“… Chief have been asking me out, he buys me things like all this big restaurant food, ice cream and chicken, anytime he drives to town he buys some things, even cream and soap for me. I wasn’t interested in him initially, despite how handsome and smart he dresses or acts he was still an elderly man and Bobo, his son is my age mate but I won’t deny that I actually likes his personality. He is so caring and even gives me money sometimes..”

“…I followed him to town twice and he slept with me in one hotel. That was late last year, I missed my period and told him he said I shouldn’t panic he will give me drugs. Aka!I was in a dëathly pâin for straight one week after taking the drugs. I promised myself to stay away from him and I actually did. He tried different means but it didn’t work..”

“… then this year, he started going through madam. I don’t know how he managed to convince madam, she began to encourage me to give Bosco a chance. She said Bosco is her good customer who really likes me and will make my life better. I bought into her idea and started seeing Bosco. The money he gave me last year and early this year I sent some to Uche and used some for myself and family. I just discovered three weeks ago that I’m pregnant again and I told him, he said I’m too naive that I need to be smart and act like a big girl..”

“…he used to give me drugs to take after we meet but I’m afraid of taking any drugs that I know nothing about and he complained that he doesn’t like using protection.. like cøndōm. He said is only small small boys that use rubber to sleep with women. He also said things like since he’s a pharmacist, he knows the right medicine to give me after the intimate moment…”

“…See Aka, I’m not going to go through that pâin like the last time, I will rather go under the knife. I was bleeding heavily, I was ill for weeks and thought my life will come to an end after taking that drug last year. God forbid, I won’t try it. I have decided to go to town and from my enquiry it requires seventeen thousand . I also want to leave for the city after that. I need around fifteen thousand to add up to my transportation to the city and I have to hold little cash in hand too…”

“… Please Aka, I need the money. I will send it back to you immediately I start work and get my first pay. I don’t want to ruine my life in this village. Chief Bosco won’t leave me alone until I’m far from him. He’s not the only one, some of this men you see around here are predators, they’re not to be trusted. I love the way you usually ignore them, I have seen them staring at you like a hawk but you hardly give any of them attention. I really admire that about you, you’re so focus in making money the hard and right way. I wish I have half of your boldness to stand up to Bosco or even warn madam to quit using me attract male customers. You’ve to also becareful before she finds another way to convince you into sleeping with men. I’m tired of this village and want to run away, start my life afresh. I need the money Aka..”

“I don’t know Ify. I’m desperately in need of money for my school. After my last pay, I had about thirty two thousand and was planning to go pay it once school resume but my father was critically ill. There was no money to take him to the hospital, my father has this serious cough that I fear every night. My mother didn’t have much, I wanted to go and get him drugs at Bosco pharmacy but my father said he has to go by himself so that he can explain his situation to them. He came back with few drugs and told me that they gave him injection and drip, the total amount for the whole medication was thirteen thousand nine hundred. I had no choice than to give him the money to go pay for his medicine. Thank God he became well again. I can’t watch my father die despite how much I sometimes despise him for his choosen way of life..”

“… there was nothing in the house, I had to give my mother five thousand to add to the feeding money she had. Mama Zaram has tried for me, I don’t want to disturb that elderly woman for money again. The only money left with me now after the expenses is around fourteen thousand. I want to keep working and saving every dime to be able to join next term, I don’t know how possible that is because the more I save, the more my family comes up with one thing or the other that I will have no choice than to spend. This my father’s sudden sickness rocked my pocket, I was in emotional pâin after the medical expenses and my father became well..”

Ify chuckled at first “i don’t know for you but this whole sickness with your father maybe a way of extorting money from you because they know that there is no other means..”

“No..no! My father maybe many things but definitely not a manipulator. He can’t be that heartless to do such to me, knowing how I so much needed the money..”

“I will ask Bosco himself, since he was the one your father went to for treatment. I will confirm from him if your father spent the whole thirteen thousand nine hundred on just drugs…”

“Is really not unnecessary. My father was really sick and Bosco treated him until he became well, there’s no need asking him again. Like I said, my father can’t swindle me off my money, isn’t the thought of such funny to you..” 

“I still want to confirm from Bosco. So, will you lend me the money or not? I need to be fast in getting rid of this pregnancy because the more I leave it the dangerous it gets…”

“… Did know You can even follow me to the city let’s work together and make some money..” 

“I just want to go to school Ify. I desperately do, that’s why I accepted to work in Mama Jekus vegetable and corn farmland for three thousand. By weekend I have another  job, I’m going to follow Nonso’s mother to go and weed her farm land. She promised to give me one thousand five hundred for a day Job. Ify, you don’t understand why I choose to work this hard instead of falling for those Madam’s customers that never stopped making dirty advances..”

“…well, I will lend you some money. Let me get home first and think about it please..” I said as we departed to our different paths.

“Think fast Aka, also think about leaving this village with me. please I don’t have time again to waste in this village

I heaved heavily as I quietly walked home.

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MY NAME IS AKA

My Name is AKA – Episode 11

Written By Amah’s Heart. 

“11..12..13..14..15..”. I stopped counting immediately I heard foot sound.

I quickly throw the money under the bed, looked around to make sure there’s nothing implicating.

My brother Uzo walked in.

“Mummy is calling you, what are you doing inside here since..”

“None of your business..” I quickly snapped out to him.

“… let’s go..” I said leading the way and hoping he will follow behind.

“Mummy is calling you to come and start cooking the Sunday rice and stew not me. I don’t have any business going with you..” he said sitting down and looking around the room.

If I leave him behind, he may discover the money that I threw under the bed, I didn’t have the time to properly hide it and won’t take the risk of leaving the room without him.

Uzo my brother had an unbridled tongue.

He talks to me any how, insúlt me and gets on my nerves each time but I always overlook.

I understand is because he thinks my presence affects his food quantity, which is not true because I make sure he is well fed. I dish large quantity of food for him and he eats to his satisfaction but each time I ask him to do house chores he will refuse and will give flimsy reasons why he can’t or point out blame to somebody else.

Obinna, my brother who follows me direct by age is fair in terms of behavior, words and approach, although he can be a little bit annoying but he will sometimes obey whenever I instruct him to do something.

Both of my brothers frustrate me, my parents aren’t left out but I’m already used to It.

Uzo, behavior seems to be getting worst and I have had enough and waiting for a perfect time to beat that spirit of disrespëct out of him.

Amara is very helpful and although she can be a bit stubborn like the boys and will even start a fight with them without considering the fact that she’s a girl.

She’s hard-working too and hardly says no to my orders except when she’s tired, she will tell me to send one of the boys instead.

I turned to Uzo after he said he had no business going with me.

“You actually do and I’m not leaving without you..” I said trying to push  him out of the room.

“Leave me alone! What are you hidding that you don’t want me to see..”

“I’m hidding your empty head in my bag..”

“… follow me so that we can both prepare the food. You’re not only born to eat, you have to also learn how to make it..”

“,I don’t have any business in the kitchen, that’s a place for women like you…”

“Your business in the kitchen starts today and I will make sure you don’t taste a grain of rice except you help out..”

“, The food isn’t yours, you’re only the cook and nothing more. Mummy will dish out to everyone after you’re done so you can’t dictate for me. I’m not going anywhere…”

“That’s alright Uzo. You just reminded me that the food isn’t mine, I was actually doing everyone a favor by preparing it, isn’t it? You’re included in the people I’m doing this huge favor right?

“You’re not doing anyone a favor Aka, you’re doing your job and also eating out of the food. You’re playing your role in this house and if you choose not to cook, Mummy will either force you to it or you will starve..”

“You’re a smart kid but is unfortunate that you didn’t apply your smartness to book because your last school report card shows you’ve been eating your brain away..”

“… well, since I’m not doing anyone a favor and I will equally starve if I don’t do the cooking right?, I choose to starve today, I’m not cooking anything…”

I went back to sit on the bed.

He stood, looking confused and ångry.

After sometime, he añgrily stormed out of the room.

“I’m going to report you to Mummy, I told you she’s calling you and you refused to go answer her because you’re hiding something which you don’t want me to see…” 

Immediately he left, I waited and make sure he was gone before I hide the money properly in it’s usual place.

Mama Zaram has given me eleven  thousand so far.

I’m really grateful for her kind heart.

Few months ago, I went to where my father used to hide his money, after Mazi Dike and Uka mentioned it.

I saw thirty five thousand and collected five thousand only and keep for myself

But my conscience wouldn’t let me be,

I felt really bad but the money is still mine so i wasn’t really stealing it.

I used those words to comfort myself but I was still feeling bād.

I confessed to Mama Zaram, hoping she will back me up but instead she condemned the act,, telling me to return back the money.

She reminded me of the bible blessings that comes doing the right thing and the consequences for wrong doings.

After her several counsel, I went back and put the money back where I took it from.

My father later told me one day that the woman that sells beer parlour close to the market square is looking for assistance, if I want to save up for my school I better I apply fast, I may qualify.

I quickly did and she said the pay will only be four thousand naira a month.

That was too small, is just like lunch money for Nunu and Molly that their Dad gives to them

It can’t do much for me, yet I had no choice than to accept it.

We’re two working for madam joint,

Ify is through with her secondary school and she’s 18 years.

Madam joint pays her 8k and she resumes earlier than i and does more work.

My madam said I will be resuming 2:30pm daily and close 7pm.

It sound fair at first until I realized that’s when the major work starts.

I will work for hours without sitting down, she’s the only lively drinking spot in my village

People come drinking and eating bush meat, goat meat pepper soup by that time.

Madam joint, like she’s usually called is a very tough woman, she warns off men making advances at me.

“Leave her alone, she’s a small girl. you’re old enough to be her father…” She will say to them, warning them off.

I spend about five to six hours at work but is better off than staying home or going to go slice vegetable for my mother’s customer.

 whenever I’m in my mum’s shop, she will disappear either to gist with her friends or to God knows where, leaving me to do all the work.

She will only show up to ask me how much I have sold since she was gone and will complain if the money is little.

My father is sobber ever since the money with him finished.

He even ask me to borrow him some money and promise to pay later but I refused.

I told him I was saving for my school and no dime is leaving my pocket for any reason.

One day, the six thousand I brought home went missing

The money belongs to Madam joints, she said I should go give it to the bush meat seller but on getting there, the man wasn’t home and nobody to give the money to, I had no choice than to take it home since I have already closed for the day.

The following day as I was leaving for work, I realized that the money that supposed to be in my bag has gone missing.

I asked around but everyone denied which wasn’t surprising

I turned the house upside down searching yet nothing.

Madam joint said she will deduct the money from my pay.

That’s almost like my two months salary.

She pays me 4k for a month, I lost 6k Which is more than a month pay.

Deducting it from my salary means I will have to work without pay for almost two months.

I was lucky enough when Ify decided to give me 3k, she was only helping me and know how much I needed the money for school.

From the savings I had at home, I brought 3k but madam joint only collected one thousand and asked me not to worry about the rest.

I was so happy and ever since then, I don’t trust anyone in my house.

I made sure I hide my money properly and I do not give no matter how much my father needed money or my mother wanted me to lend her or my siblings needed to buy something.

My money is already twenty six thousand, I just have to save few more and my school registration fee will be set.

I have worked for four months and missed two term school section.

Mama Zaram kept to her words and gives me about 3k every month.

I sometimes get tips of 100 or 200 naira, every dime, big or small goes a long way for me

I also do personal expenses from the money, like buying sanitary napkins, buying soap and Vaseline that I use with my siblings

My parents also use this toiletries I purchase with my money but I don’t mind.

I made sure there’s bathing and washing soap because if you ask my father he will complain of not having money and mother too.

They will even remind me that I’m working and should sort out some bills in the house.

I was about leaving the room that day after my encounter with Uzo, when mother walked in

“Did your brother told you that I’m calling you…? She asked angrily.

“Yes Mummy but he said it wasn’t urgent, that I should finished whatever I’m doing…” 

“Mummy is a lie..” Uzo said as he walked in

“… she refused and said you should come and do your wørst. She’s hidding something under the bed and don’t want me to see it.”

“Uzo quit lying please, I wasn’t hidding anything, you can come over and check and i can never say that to Mummy…” I said defensively

“…what do you want me to do mummy? Uzo didn’t pass the message properly..”

Uzo was arguing but mother barked out the instructions to with warning.

I quickly walked away and straight to the kitchen, ignoring  Uzo as he threw words at me.

My mother remained in the room, probably searching for whatever they think I was hiding.

I’m relieved that my twenty six thousand for my school registration is kept somewhere safe, far from where anyone will think off.

My mother easily gets angry with me this days and my father support her hurtful actions towards me because I refused to loan them my savings.

They can keep boiling but the truth remains I will not spare a dime for any of them.

I will try to contribute the little I can for the house but that’s all to It.

Just few more naira notes and going back to school will become reality for me.

If I happen to start school, i will have to work after school to be able to sort out other expenses because I can’t rely on my parents.

I don’t want to bother Mama Zaram, she have tried way too much for me, far more than the two people that gave birth to me.

I have developed a thick skin in this village, nothing anyone say or do bothers me anymore.

Not even my parents or sibling words or action.

Mama Zaram said, once my ways are upright, I shouldn’t fear any cúrse or anything because God protects those who are pure in heart.

I derive strength from her encouragement and that’s why I’m more determined than ever to make something good out of my life.

My people maybe wondering where I used to keep my money.

sometimes, i come back from work to meet my bags scattered or the room in disarray.

I know they’re probably searching for my money but they can never see it because it’s securely tied around my waist, in my undies, far from their reach.

It goes with me to anywhere..

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MY NAME IS AKA

My Name is AKA – Episode 10

Written By Amah’s Heart. 

My mother made me carry a load that’s more than my ability but I didn’t want to complain.

My head and neck hurt bâdly, I forged ahead untill I could no longer 

I was too tired while coming back that I decided to take a rest beside the small bushy road.

My mother met me resting under a large palm plantation

“You’re resting here, when I thought you’re already at home, I hope you’re not lazy because your father and I are not lazy people. Your siblings are very strong and can even run down with their loads…”

“Mummy, I just want to rest a little. The distance is much and the bag of cassava is too much for me..”

“Shút up your mouth! come and assist me bring down my own load, so that I can rest too..”

I helped her carry hers down.

She sat heavily on the ground after spreading the small wrapper she used in carrying the big bag of cassava.

She heaved tiredly

“…Chinaza and Nneka, do you remember them? They are your mates, they used to carry double of this bag of cassava and once they enter road with their load well secured on their head, you won’t see their back, they will speed up until they get home. your brothers even Amara carry more than this, you’re here complaining. It seems that the city made you very lazy…”

My mother kept ranting, I was getting sick listening to her compare me to many others children that can do way better than me.

I told her that I was done resting, I stood and got ready to carry my bag and run away from her

She asked me to help her first, as we lifted her load to her head, just then another woman, who happens to be her friend, mama Ebere dropped the firewood she went to bring from her farm immediately she saw my mother.

They began to talk, doing their small gossip

Mother dropped back her own bag on the ground.

They talk and laugh out loud

I felt relieved that atleast mama Ebere will distract my mother from comparison talk.

I told her that I was going, she said I should run along, she wasn’t done resting and I can see she was talking with somebody.

With her assistant, I carried my heavy bag of cassava and Left her sitting there and talking with Mama Ebere.

Although the cassava was way too much for my tiny neck but I kept going

My legs were knocking on each other, my back aches, my neck has pressed down to my shoulder.

My entire body hurt bâdly, both of my hands were on the bag, I held onto it tight.

My eyes were clouding up, i was still few distance away before home.

I can no longer carry on

I’m going to faint if I don’t drop the heavy bag.

Without a care if the cassava will pieces or not, I threw it off my neck and fell on top of it trying to catch my breath and to gather the strength that have already gone out of me.

“Jesus Christ! I screamed silently

I lay there breathing hard.

“Nnem kedu..” (how’re you my lady?)  someone greeted

I turned and saw that it was one of the village rich hunter, Uka with his friend, Mazi Dike

“O di mma” (I’m alright) Good evening sir..” I replied.

“You’re the daughter of Peter, the one that returned from the city? Mazi Dike asked

I nodded.

“Chineke! (God!) You’ve grown into womanhood. A small girl of yesterday..’

“Yes o Mazi Dike, she’s the same age with Chinwe my daughter…”

“Eeh! She’s tall, robust and round, towering Chinwe. Nawa oo, she’s a big girl now..”

“She have her father’s height and her mother’s endowment, her mother is well endowed, that must’ve been the reason Peter fell for her..”

They both began to laugh

I sat on my cassava bag with my hands resting on my jaw, staring seriously at the two adult humans who wants to use me and do analysis.

I can hear my mother’s voice coming with her friend from afar.

I don’t want her to meet me there

I quickly stood, folded the wrapper round and small before placing it on my head.

“She has her mother’s fine face and her father’s long legs…”

“Peter is equally fine, is just that he can use his little change to eat ngwogwo and  drink Kai Kai..” Uka added

I stood, waiting for them to notice that I was still among them and quit talking about my family.

“Three weeks ago, we really enjoyed in his hand. Everyday he goes to Mama joints pepper soup shop, he will buy bush meat for everybody with cold Goldberg, just the way I like it..”

“Not just you, Nduka also told me he enjoyed from Peter’s giveaway. I was only opportuned once in the giveaway, I took the goat meat pepper soup and palm wine. I called him and ask him why he was spending too much money, carelessly, everyone kept hailing him and with the way they were hyping him, he’s pocket was going empty..”

“… did you know what he told me? he said I shouldn’t worry about his spending because there’s more from where the money came from. He said to me that his daughter came back with dollar. He changed the money and hide some money inside his old unused shoe so that no one will even suspect that money is there..” Uka said quietly to Mazi Dike who began to chuckle loudly..

“He’s such a foøl to disclose that, what if it gets into the wrong ear and he was robbed…

“…I hope is not stolen money. With all that you said about this Peter’s daughter, is possible she stole the dollar, I hope the owner wouldn’t come looking for it and Peter will have to vømit every dime he ate. I also hope he doesn’t come knocking on my door and asking me and everyone to pay for the drinks and meat he bought for us.

” I heard that the people that his daughter live with in the big city are very wealthy and they paid him huge amount of money when they brought her back..” Uka said

“Why did they brought her back..? Mazi Dike asked inquisitively.

“She was becoming stubborn. You know, when they ask her to do things she will rather go to meet with her friends. She almost kílled one of their rich family friend and even planned to run away after doing that but they found out and send her home..”

“That’s very bad. Children of nawadays, terrible. With this her innocent face, one wouldn’t know that she’s akpi (scørpion). How did you know all of this..?

“Whenever Peter is drunk, he talks too much. Both the reasonable and unreasonable ones…”

“…Ego and her husband really wanted to help her, they even sent her to a big man school, they use to send money to Peter every month end. did you know Ego is Peter’s distance cousin, I think from his mother’s side. Is unfortunate, now this one is back to the village to suffer…” Uka added.

“People use to say that “you don’t know what you’ve until you loose it”. She has lost paradise that many young girls are looking for because of stubbornness. I wish others will learn from her mistake…”.

I almost burst into tears but I kept swallowing hard as they finally helped me lift my cassava to my head.

I can hear my mother shouting at me and calling me lazy as she saw the men helping me with my load.

My mother began telling the men that I have already rested more than five times on the road

They all began to laugh.

That’s a big exaggeration because is only twice not upto five times.

It was very annoying 

I pretend like I can’t hear her.

I have heard enough gossip from Uka and Mazi Dike, it will last me a life time.

They didn’t even pretend, mince words and consider the fact that I was standing right there and can hear them very clear.

I sobbed quietly as I walked home with my heavy load.

Right there and then I knew I can’t stay in that house or in that village for long.

I need to find my way out of this village, even if it means searching for the remaining money in my father’s old and worn out shoe as one of the men mentioned, I will have to steal some of the money and run away from this place

Everything and everyone is chóking me. I can’t breathe in here

I’m done pretending and hoping in vain.

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MY NAME IS AKA

My Name is AKA – Episode 9

Written By Amah’s Heart. 

After eating, I packed my father’s plates and put it all together for tomorrow’s morning washing.

Here in the village, things are done differently. 

Back in the city, after every meal I make sure I wash, dry and put away every used item but not the same here.

My fsthry sat in his usual worn out cushion, some part of it is already torn.

He relaxed his head back, I know the next minute is to start snoring loudly with strong smell of alcohol filling everyone’s nostril.

The air is mostly polluted because of that, he sometimes come back drunk or filled up with whatever he ate out there, maybe in a restaurant.

I know he will soon start sleeping but before that will happen, I round up with what I was doing and move to him.

Although I was expecting him to even ask me how my day went, the outcome of today’s meeting with the school proprietress but he didn’t say a word, he didn’t mention it or even ask my Mom.

“Papa, I went to the school today..”

He looked up at me, the ray light from the big kerosene lampthan that illuminated the whole sitting room seems to be going deem.

We don’t get much electric power supply around here, there’s a particular electric pole that fell close by, it affected the power supply.

People that owns generator turns it on at night but we don’t have any.

Since it was just a room and parlour, our sitting room is just like bedroom because there’s a spring iron bed in it that makes so much noise and that’s where my father sleeps.

He will sometimes call mother to join him.

My brother’s and sister sleep on the bed in the room.

While I use a mat to lie down with my mother’s wrapper wrapped around me, in the bedroom, avoiding the mosquitoes that comes singing in my ears.

I always close my ears with my hands from the several murmuring, heavy noise from the spring iron bed that my father and mother sometimes sleep in, follows by loud snoring.

The lamp is not so bright today, I even cleaned it’s bulb before turning it on.

Maybe the kerosene in it was getting dry.

I will have to turn on the small lamp or we sleep in the dark

Everyone in this house are used to sleeping in the dark except me

No matter how low the light is, I will still want it to be burning till morning.

My father has a torchlight, that’s what we use anytime anyone wants to visit the out house either to urinâte or excretion.

“… Papa I wasn’t registered in the school.. like you said, I was told to come with you tomorrow for proper registration..”

He closed his eyes again without a word.

“… Papa..” I tapped him gently hoping he will reply me.

“What is the issue here..” he barked angrily, startling me as I take several feet away from him.

“..Are you blind, can’t you see that I want to sleep. Whatever you had to say can’t it wait till morning? 

“Sorry Papa, I thought this was the best time to..”

“To do what? To come and dustub me? Can’t I get rest in my house again? I’m begining to see reasons why Ego and Jim her husband pursued you from their home. Is this how you used to disturb them..”

I was taken aback with what he said because this isn’t the first time he will be making such remarks.

Papa and mama knows everything,

I took my time to tell them what happened and why i decided to come back home, my aunty and uncle also conceded because I guess everyone was already tired of the trending situation with Lambert.

How could papa say things like that.

“…get out of my sight and don’t you dâre disturb me next time I’m trying to rest.

I walked away and sat down outside.

Mama who was going to the outhouse saw me

“What are you doing here..”

“Nothing, I just want to stay here small before coming inside…”

“You’re here sulking like a child because your father scolded you for disturbing him, even Amara won’t behave like you, going to wake your sleeping father..”

“He wasn’t sleeping, he just finished eating 5 minutes ago and that’s why I decided to talk to him about my school before he sleeps..”

“You’re not a kid, you’ve to be very wise at your age. You live in the big city for more than three years, much is expected from you. Is this how you used to behave when you were there?  You can’t still be acting like a child. You’re older than Obinna, Uzo and Amara, start behaving like an elder not like a child of yesterday..”

I really don’t know what warrant all this long talk from mother.

I did nothing wrong except going to talk to my father.

They never stopped reminding me how I’m the eldest and so many unnecessary things they speculate about why my rich Aunty and uncle sent me back

As my mother left to the outhouse, I returned inside to spread my sleeping mat.

I was not happy, I struggled with sleep, I stayed up staring at the low burning lamp until I finally slept off.

The following morning, I was up early to make food for the house

I called my brothers to wash the dishes that were used last night while Amara was busy sweeping the chicken house. they both started whining and complaining who will wash and who will rinse.

They ended up leaving it for me.

I had to think of what every one will eat that morning.

Especially for my siblings who were preparing to leave for school.

Down here, there’s no speacial breakfast, everyone eats whatever is available.

The leftover rice from last night couldn’t go round because my father already indicated interest in eating it that morning.

My mother asked to be given the remaining rice with it’s crumbs after I served my father, she ate it right in the pot, although I wish she left it for me.

We had small leftover bítter leaf soup that I made yesterday morning.

I boiled water and made garri.

In no time the whole garri and soup was almost gone. 

My two brothers are the real consumers in that house and they’re always hungry.

Amara joined them and didn’t eat much before leaving the food for the boys.

I had to add little water to the bottom pot, used spoon to turn it properly

Scrapping every tiny bit of soup together so that I can have something to eat.

They left for school and I was careful not to go to my father right away so that he won’t complain again that is too early.

I went to him as he was about leaving the house.

“Papa, sorry that I disturbed your sleep yesterday night. Can we go to the school today or Monday will be better?

“There’s no money for your school Aka, the whole money has finish, quit hoping on it. Beside I have already made some payment for your school..”

“You only paid one thousand to obtain the form. The whole school registration money and uniform is about twenty eight thousand naira. Is not much..”

“Twenty eight thousand is not much to you? I wonder when you turned to be a millionaire to assume twenty eight thousand is a stipend. You should have remained with Ego and her family because your coming back is an extra expenses to this family which I’m not in for..”

“Papa what are you saying, I gave you three hundred dollars, Just a month ago…” I have had enough of all this and wasn’t going to keep calm anymore.

“And so what? So many children are bringing more than that home. You refused to let me rest because you gave me dollar, what kind of child are you? is becoming very clear what Ego said about you when I called her is true…”

“I don’t care about whatever my aunty said to you over the phone. I just want to start school that’s what I’m more concerned about. The money supposed to go a long way for this family. I know how much is a hundred dollars in naira, I gave you three hundred dollars, it supposed to be more than enough to put this house in order, register me in school and also start a good business. That’s more than two hundred thousand naira papa…”

He chuckled loudly

Mama said I should keep quiet and stop sounding like a spoilt brât

She said the money is not upto what I mentioned, I assured her that it was.

“Maggi, you can see your daughter is challenging me. She has grown, is this same disrespect and stubbornness that made them send her back here. she have quickly forgotten the kind of father she has..”

“… haven’t you been feeding in this house? Eeh, Aka..anwser me.  Incase you want to know how the whole money was spent, I gave fifty thousand to your mother to buy food stuffs, I use some to pay your brother and sister school fees, use the remaining to sort out my long accumulated debt. The small money that Ego’s husband use to send to me every month, that’s twenty thousand naira, it usually goes into feeding but everything has stopped because you’re no longer living with them. They’re no more sending us anything and the money you came back with, you want me to update you on every dime..”

My mother spoke up. “You gave me forty thousand for food stuffs and when I asked you to give me small money to add to my business you gave me ten thousand Only..”

“…I told you to go register her in school before the money runs out, I hate this argument this early morning. She needs to go to school Peter. If the amount she mentioned is right then there’s no how you can spend over two hundred thousand in one month. You can’t even finish it in drinks. You need to put her in school, she can’t possibly be home. She’s the reason we have the money in the first place, her needs should be put into consideration, what if she came back empty handed..”

“Both of you should just shút up. There’s nothing I can do right now because there’s no money. even if I call Ego, she won’t pick my call because this untrained daughter of yours almost ruined their reputation..”

“Haven’t I said it enough that I was almost râpéd by their family friend. Mr Lambert is in his fifties, he has grown kids living in London and his wife left him long time ago, The man fabricated lies against me..”

“Ego said the man is stinking rich famous and kind, she said you lied against him without fear of what your lies will do to his high status in the society. She said even your friend who witnessed the whole thing said you’re a liâr..”

” … what if this Lambert likes you and want to make you his wife since his wife is no longer with him..”? 

My jaw dropped immediately he said that.

“She’s a small girl, that man should go find his size. He has the money to gather women like King Solomon, why our own Aka..” my mother chirped in.

“She’s not a small girl. Aka is fifteen going to sixteen years, beside she matured too fast. looking like a twenty years already. is better for her to marry on time because she may start looking old, like a forty years woman when she reaches twenty. This Lambert can take care of her and even you condemning me will live large like you’ve never tasted poverty. Do you know what that means, We will be in money…”

My mother sighed and told my father to stop talking rúbbish.

“You think I’m talking nonsense, I don’t blame you and your disrespectful daughter. Don’t you think that she supposed to get married so that she can assist in taking care of her siblings? My shoemaking is not bringing much, your vegetable business can’t do much either. Ego’s husband that was sending money stopped because of what she did. The money she managed to return back with, is gone and she’s asking me to give account of which i already did. There’s no money, she will have to be patient until I have money to put her in school..”

My parents began to argue back and forth

I ran out crying because I was weak to the knee hearing my father say all of that.

I sat at the backyard but I felt helpless and decided to go see my step grandmother who was still alive.

My own grandmother is late but we weren’t too close, she was mostly sick and always shouting at us for disturbing her peace. I guess is because of the sickness and there was no enough money to care for her.

She passed on when I was nine years, Amara was still very small.

My step grandma, is kind woman and patient

She always treat us like hers.

Her house wasn’t too far.

She has only one daughter who díed during childbirth.

The elderly woman has only two grand children, Zaram who’s mother díed during birth is living with her while her elder brother is with her father in a close by town.

They usually come visiting mama with goodies which she will still share with us.

My step grandmother is hard-working and owns a stockfish store.

She makes the best soup with stockfish and very welcoming.

Some of the villagers used to say that she’s a wítch and that’s why she couldn’t give birth to many children and the only one she had diëd.

But alot of other people knows that is only lies, jeâlóusy is the root of their bitterness.

Mama Zaram, like we used to call her is a respected and generous. Alot of people loves her but that never stop the jealous villagers from hating.

I explained to her what was going on, she was very comforting and I feel good talking to her.

“Mama Zaram, the sad part is that my brothers and sister school fees is just eight thousand each and my uncle used to send twenty thousand to papa every month after papa kept calling to complain to them that things are hard and there’s no means of survival…”

“… papa has no investment, nothing reasonable except for the shoemaking which he’s not even serious with. I’m so disappointed, I thought coming home was a better idea. I’m begining to regret. Maybe I would’ve remain in the city suffering and smiling. Atleast papa will still be getting his twenty thousand, I know that’s one of the reasons he’s so pained..”

“It’s all going to be alright, your father does not know that he has a expensive jewel. it saddens me that he can’t see that he’s already blessed through you. You’re a bright child and will excel no matter how much life strikes. If the going gets tough, seek the help of God, life sometimes gets tiring but those who trust in the Lord will néver be put to shame..”

She went inside and brought out three thousand, she gave it to me and asked me to hold onto it until the next market day, if she sells more stock fish, she will give me more money until the money for school is completed.

I didn’t want to collect it but she insisted and asked me not to tell my father or even my mother because they will take and spend it as usual.

I hugged her tight.

She asked if I have eaten and I told her that I have.

I left with a lighter heart.

I saw my mother approaching, she said she’s been looking for me.

Mother told me that I will have to follow her to the farm that morning to uproot some cassava for garri preparation, since what we have is almost gone.

I left with my mother to the distance farm land to get the cassava after properly hidding the money under the bed.

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My Name is AKA – Episode 5

Written By Amah’s Heart. 

“I’m not going back, I want to go home..” I finally summoned courage and said and I stood headstrong on my word

I knew that saying such will land me in trøuble but I refused to waver.

I’m not backing down no matter what comes out of it.

“What did you just say..? My aunty asked, pretending like she didn’t hear me well

I cleared my throat loudly and repeatedly said.

“Aunty, I’m sorry but i have to disobey just this once, I have never gone  against your words or argue with your orders. I’m an obedient girl and my parents raised me well but since nobody wants to listen to me, I just have to look out for myself..”

“…my both parents are still alive, I want to go back to them, I’m not going back to Uncle Lambert house…”

“…I just explained what transpired in his house, how he has been making strange advances at me for a while now, I was afráid going to his house but nobody was willing to listen to me, I took a friend with me to his place but as my friend and one of his domestic boy went to the kitchen, uncle Lambert said I will be cleaning his room, on getting to the room he began to touch me inappropriately, I told him to leave me to do my job, I even said I will tell my uncle and aunty and he said nobody will believe me..”

“… and he’s obviously right because no matter how many times I said this, none of you believe that your favorite,  uncle Lambert is capable of such évil, you want to cover him up, I’m not surprise at all, I know if It was Nunu or Molly, you will definitely take this up untill the truth surface. You all won’t hesitate to dig up the truth and expose this culprit..”

“You really got some nerve, your guts needs to be unwinged you daughter of a nobody, stúpíd girl..”

My Aunty stood up and try to sláp me but the camouflage human among them, in the person of Lambert stopped her.

“Is okay Aina, she’s just naive and misled. I’m afraid she’s probably moving with group of kids that are dëcéiving her…”

“.. I will forgive her for everything she said because of the Love I have for this family. is actually painful, so painful that my good deed will turn out bād…”

“I’m very sorry Lambert, so so sorry. I know this is dirts to your person and reputation. I never knew that this girl is capable of such évil accusations..” my uncle said before Turning to me.

“… Aka, we took you in as ours, cared for you, food on your belle, shelter and even pays school fees every term for you. How could you do this, lie against a good friend of this family because you begged him for money and he refused and while he was trying to advice you, you angrily pushed him and he fell..”

“,I didn’t just fall because of her pushing..” Lambert interrupted

“… something slipped me right down and at that moment my Life flashed before me. I was in shock on the ground for about five minutes and when I finally recovered she was gone, I checked and realized that it was the banana peel she ate and left on the ground that brought down…”

“Hey! This girl is capable of kílling, imagine what she went to do because she was given freedom to come clean your house, this is why is not good to help the poor. She even have the nerve to start talking trash..hey! Human being..” my aunty kept exclaiming angrily.

“She had requested for the banana, after I asked her if she had eaten and she said she was hungry but will rather take money instead of food. I even asked my domestic staff to prepare something for she and her friend. But Aka refused and it was until I was pointing out the important places in my room I needed her to tidy because she came late, my boy has already cleaned almost the entire house. Aka surprised me and you can ask my boy or even her friend if any of what I said is a lie. I’m a very important person and I will not want anything that will ruine my reputation..”

“We understand that very clearly and so sorry for everything. She’s always acting like she can’t hürt a fly in the house, unknown to us that she’s a viper, very dangerous girl and is not even safe for her to live with us again..” my aunty said

“No, no.. I’m not asking you to drive her away, I only want her to be cautioned. My reputation is on the line, let me put it to you that Aka can make a very good actress, she surprised me today.”

“Uncle Lambert, so how did you get out and come down here without Aka seeing you leave..” Molly whom I thought was watching her favorite Barbie show on her iPad said while looking up at Lambert.

“Stay quiet or better go to your room when adults are talking. This is not a kid discussion so quit bothering everyone..” Nunu warned her sister while demonstrating with her phone in hand.

“Why are you also here Nunu, when you’re not yet an adult? I’m eight years and will soon be nine, I’m not a kid. If I’m not meant to be here then that includes you too, beside uncle Lambert can explain how he left the house unnoticed. Aka doesn’t like lying, she said so herself…”

“Shush your childish mouth Molly, don’t talk when adults are having discussion that doesn’t concern you. I’m thirteen and that makes me old enough to be here. And your question is irrelevant because your Aka, the common maid you always support went to steal from Uncle Lambert but get caught in the trap and she’s a big liár, Hope all this will make you have a rethink when next you want to defend a commoner…”

Their father asked them to keep quiet and go to their room

Austin wasn’t home, if not he would have joined the gang to condemñ me.

Mr Lambert asked that Nunu and Molly to stay back so that he can explain to them clearly.

“She asked for money and I said I was going to give her after she is through with the cleaning. She went to the fridge in my room and took apple and banana without my permission but I didn’t take offense since she’s from here. After I left Aka to clean my room, I returned back and saw that she was busy searching my bedside cabinets for money. I try to advice her because I’m sure she must be getting the wrøng advise either from school somewhere, Aka became angry and said she wasn’t cleaning the room anymore, she pushed me aside and that was when the banana peel she dropped on the floor sent me crashing down, my glass bedside table that I got from Paris, is very fragile and have been with me for ten years, sadly it broke into pieces. The saddest part of this whole thing is that Aka left me struggling with my life and went to the kitchen to eat. She initially said she was not hungry but after the incident..”

He sighed sadly, shakes his head.

This whole lie came out very smooth in his mouth. He must’ve properly cooked it up on his way here or planned it ahead.

. Lambert is indeed a wícked man.

“…did you all know that they were busy eating and making serious noise in my kitchen when I walked out of the house unnoticed? I drove out with my driver, I stopped to quickly see my doctor at the hospital. After the check up, I felt relieved when he assured me that there’s no serious hürt. He took care of the little wound I sustained and gave me some pain relief, I felt fit again. I decided to drive by myself down here, thinking she was already home…”

“… The main purpose of her coming to my place is still not fulfilled. That’s why I wanted her to come over, maybe by tomorrow to finish up with the cleaning

“Sorry uncle Lambert..” the kids chorused.

“We can’t stop apologizing for Aka’s attitude. Please my friend, don’t take it to heart..” my uncle said

“Once she’s done cleaning your place tomorrow, she’s going back to the village. I can’t live with such maid, who knows what next she will do, causing problem for us or even running away with our money. Before my help will turn to my doom, she will have to go back to her wretched parents…” My aunty said añgrily.

“Aka, com’on kneel down and apologies to Lambert, ask for his forgiveness and make sure you remain on your knees until he forgives you..” my uncle barked at me

“Uncle, he’s lying. I have been here for three years and you all knows that I’m not capable of any of what he mentioned, I haven’t stolen anything in my life before. I have already said the truth, please don’t send me back to his hy. Mr Lambert wanted to râpé me, I’m not lying. None of what he said is true. He was touching my bréâst and..”

My Aunty angrily rose up from her seat, pounce on me like a prey, the next thing is double slap on my face

She kicked and hit me none stop until I was on the ground.

Her husband asked her to let me go

“Mummy beat her very well..” that’s Nunu’s voice.

Lambert was acting like a savior telling them to stop beating me.

I was left with injuries

I was forced to apologise to Lambert.

Mr Lambert said such accusations I Iabelled on him is huge, if care is not taking he may even get me arrested.

my aunty said he can go ahead and lock me up.

My uncle told his friend that it haven’t gotten up to involving the police.

“..since there’s a witness, the friend Aka went with to your place we should go get her since she stays not too far from here. Atleast the girl will get to say all that happened..”

I felt better atleast I told Eliza what happened and she knows some of this things. 

It will be my word against Lambert.

I hope Eliza will stick to the truth.

(Do NOT TAKE CREDIT OR PLAGIARIZE AMAH’S HEART STORIES)

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MY NAME IS AKA

My Name is AKA – Episode 5

Written By Amah’s Heart. 

“I’m not going back, I want to go home..” I finally summoned courage and said and I stood headstrong on my word

I knew that saying such will land me in trøuble but I refused to waver.

I’m not backing down no matter what comes out of it.

“What did you just say..? My aunty asked, pretending like she didn’t hear me well

I cleared my throat loudly and repeatedly said.

“Aunty, I’m sorry but i have to disobey just this once, I have never gone  against your words or argue with your orders. I’m an obedient girl and my parents raised me well but since nobody wants to listen to me, I just have to look out for myself..”

“…my both parents are still alive, I want to go back to them, I’m not going back to Uncle Lambert house…”

“…I just explained what transpired in his house, how he has been making strange advances at me for a while now, I was afráid going to his house but nobody was willing to listen to me, I took a friend with me to his place but as my friend and one of his domestic boy went to the kitchen, uncle Lambert said I will be cleaning his room, on getting to the room he began to touch me inappropriately, I told him to leave me to do my job, I even said I will tell my uncle and aunty and he said nobody will believe me..”

“… and he’s obviously right because no matter how many times I said this, none of you believe that your favorite,  uncle Lambert is capable of such évil, you want to cover him up, I’m not surprise at all, I know if It was Nunu or Molly, you will definitely take this up untill the truth surface. You all won’t hesitate to dig up the truth and expose this culprit..”

“You really got some nerve, your guts needs to be unwinged you daughter of a nobody, stúpíd girl..”

My Aunty stood up and try to sláp me but the camouflage human among them, in the person of Lambert stopped her.

“Is okay Aina, she’s just naive and misled. I’m afraid she’s probably moving with group of kids that are dëcéiving her…”

“.. I will forgive her for everything she said because of the Love I have for this family. is actually painful, so painful that my good deed will turn out bād…”

“I’m very sorry Lambert, so so sorry. I know this is dirts to your person and reputation. I never knew that this girl is capable of such évil accusations..” my uncle said before Turning to me.

“… Aka, we took you in as ours, cared for you, food on your belle, shelter and even pays school fees every term for you. How could you do this, lie against a good friend of this family because you begged him for money and he refused and while he was trying to advice you, you angrily pushed him and he fell..”

“,I didn’t just fall because of her pushing..” Lambert interrupted

“… something slipped me right down and at that moment my Life flashed before me. I was in shock on the ground for about five minutes and when I finally recovered she was gone, I checked and realized that it was the banana peel she ate and left on the ground that brought down…”

“Hey! This girl is capable of kílling, imagine what she went to do because she was given freedom to come clean your house, this is why is not good to help the poor. She even have the nerve to start talking trash..hey! Human being..” my aunty kept exclaiming angrily.

“She had requested for the banana, after I asked her if she had eaten and she said she was hungry but will rather take money instead of food. I even asked my domestic staff to prepare something for she and her friend. But Aka refused and it was until I was pointing out the important places in my room I needed her to tidy because she came late, my boy has already cleaned almost the entire house. Aka surprised me and you can ask my boy or even her friend if any of what I said is a lie. I’m a very important person and I will not want anything that will ruine my reputation..”

“We understand that very clearly and so sorry for everything. She’s always acting like she can’t hürt a fly in the house, unknown to us that she’s a viper, very dangerous girl and is not even safe for her to live with us again..” my aunty said

“No, no.. I’m not asking you to drive her away, I only want her to be cautioned. My reputation is on the line, let me put it to you that Aka can make a very good actress, she surprised me today.”

“Uncle Lambert, so how did you get out and come down here without Aka seeing you leave..” Molly whom I thought was watching her favorite Barbie show on her iPad said while looking up at Lambert.

“Stay quiet or better go to your room when adults are talking. This is not a kid discussion so quit bothering everyone..” Nunu warned her sister while demonstrating with her phone in hand.

“Why are you also here Nunu, when you’re not yet an adult? I’m eight years and will soon be nine, I’m not a kid. If I’m not meant to be here then that includes you too, beside uncle Lambert can explain how he left the house unnoticed. Aka doesn’t like lying, she said so herself…”

“Shush your childish mouth Molly, don’t talk when adults are having discussion that doesn’t concern you. I’m thirteen and that makes me old enough to be here. And your question is irrelevant because your Aka, the common maid you always support went to steal from Uncle Lambert but get caught in the trap and she’s a big liár, Hope all this will make you have a rethink when next you want to defend a commoner…”

Their father asked them to keep quiet and go to their room

Austin wasn’t home, if not he would have joined the gang to condemñ me.

Mr Lambert asked that Nunu and Molly to stay back so that he can explain to them clearly.

“She asked for money and I said I was going to give her after she is through with the cleaning. She went to the fridge in my room and took apple and banana without my permission but I didn’t take offense since she’s from here. After I left Aka to clean my room, I returned back and saw that she was busy searching my bedside cabinets for money. I try to advice her because I’m sure she must be getting the wrøng advise either from school somewhere, Aka became angry and said she wasn’t cleaning the room anymore, she pushed me aside and that was when the banana peel she dropped on the floor sent me crashing down, my glass bedside table that I got from Paris, is very fragile and have been with me for ten years, sadly it broke into pieces. The saddest part of this whole thing is that Aka left me struggling with my life and went to the kitchen to eat. She initially said she was not hungry but after the incident..”

He sighed sadly, shakes his head.

This whole lie came out very smooth in his mouth. He must’ve properly cooked it up on his way here or planned it ahead.

. Lambert is indeed a wícked man.

“…did you all know that they were busy eating and making serious noise in my kitchen when I walked out of the house unnoticed? I drove out with my driver, I stopped to quickly see my doctor at the hospital. After the check up, I felt relieved when he assured me that there’s no serious hürt. He took care of the little wound I sustained and gave me some pain relief, I felt fit again. I decided to drive by myself down here, thinking she was already home…”

“… The main purpose of her coming to my place is still not fulfilled. That’s why I wanted her to come over, maybe by tomorrow to finish up with the cleaning

“Sorry uncle Lambert..” the kids chorused.

“We can’t stop apologizing for Aka’s attitude. Please my friend, don’t take it to heart..” my uncle said

“Once she’s done cleaning your place tomorrow, she’s going back to the village. I can’t live with such maid, who knows what next she will do, causing problem for us or even running away with our money. Before my help will turn to my doom, she will have to go back to her wretched parents…” My aunty said añgrily.

“Aka, com’on kneel down and apologies to Lambert, ask for his forgiveness and make sure you remain on your knees until he forgives you..” my uncle barked at me

“Uncle, he’s lying. I have been here for three years and you all knows that I’m not capable of any of what he mentioned, I haven’t stolen anything in my life before. I have already said the truth, please don’t send me back to his hy. Mr Lambert wanted to râpé me, I’m not lying. None of what he said is true. He was touching my bréâst and..”

My Aunty angrily rose up from her seat, pounce on me like a prey, the next thing is double slap on my face

She kicked and hit me none stop until I was on the ground.

Her husband asked her to let me go

“Mummy beat her very well..” that’s Nunu’s voice.

Lambert was acting like a savior telling them to stop beating me.

I was left with injuries

I was forced to apologise to Lambert.

Mr Lambert said such accusations I Iabelled on him is huge, if care is not taking he may even get me arrested.

my aunty said he can go ahead and lock me up.

My uncle told his friend that it haven’t gotten up to involving the police.

“..since there’s a witness, the friend Aka went with to your place we should go get her since she stays not too far from here. Atleast the girl will get to say all that happened..”

I felt better atleast I told Eliza what happened and she knows some of this things. 

It will be my word against Lambert.

I hope Eliza will stick to the truth.

(Do NOT TAKE CREDIT OR PLAGIARIZE AMAH’S HEART STORIES)

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